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Robert Gentry will be the grand marshal of the Marthaville Good ‘Ole Days Parade. Gentry isbeing recognized for his part in founding the Grave of the Unknown Confederate Soldier and theRebel State Historic Site. This photo was taken at the fourth memorial event at the Grave of theUnknown Confederate Soldier May 30, 1965. From left are Maj. M.L. Burns and his cannon firingteam from NSU; State Sen. Sylvan Friedman of Natchitoches, Sabine Parish Sheriff T. M. Phillips,U.S. Rep. Speedy O. Long, Sabine Judge John S. Pickett Sr., La. Tech President Dr. F. Jay Taylor,Gentry, KWKH News Director Ed DeForest, (partly hidden), J. B. Jackson and Joe Amos McFerrin.See Good Ole Days Story Page 1A.

List of candidatesfor NSU presidentgrows from 9 to 12

One man died and one wasseriously injured in a planecrash in Natchitoches about11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17.

Thaddeus T. Longlois, 83 ofNatchitoches died when theCessna Sky Hawk struck sev-eral trees andcrashed in asoybean fieldbehind ahouse in thePan AmSubdivision.

The otherperson in theplane, JackMcCain Jr., 80,was seriously injured andwas taken first toNatchitoches RegionalMedical Center and the air-lifted to University Health inShreveport.

McCain was reported tohave sustained cuts to hisface and lips, fractures to hisface and several broken ribs.Several teeth were knockedout.

It was reported that theplane left the airport with noproblems but began to shakewhen it reached about 400

feet. McCain tried to returnto the airport but crashed.

The Natchitoches PoliceDept. began receiving calls at11:08 a.m. that the plane hadcrashed.

Longlois was a barber at ACut Above barber shop onSouth Drive.

McCain is an owner ofMcCain Auto Supply and aformer City councilman.

One man died and one was seriously injured when thisplane crashed into a soybean field behind a house in the PanAm Subdivision Sunday morning.

Man dies in plane crash Sunday morningafter attempt to return to airport fails

Longlois

The Marthaville HeritageSociety’s Good Ole DaysFestival has chosen to honorRobert Gentry by naming himgrand marshal of the festivaland parade Sept. 19-20.

Gentry, a Marthavillenative, is founder of the Graveof the Unknown ConfederateSolider and Rebel StateHistoric Site at Marthaville.

Parade Director KarenRawls and Festival DirectorFuzzy Hennigan, delivered theinvitation in person to Gentryand wife Laurie in an after-noon brunch Aug 12.

With the help ofMarthaville native Dr. ThomasHennigan, Gentry attendedNorthwestern StateUniversity in Natchitoches inthe 1960s. While pursuing ajournalism degree, Gentrywrote about an unknownConfederate soldier who waskilled in unusual circum-stances near Marthaville andburied by the Barnhill familywho lived nearby.

The article Gentry wrote forhis feature writing class ran innewspapers across the South,prompting Gentry to hold amemorial service to theunknown soldier June 24,1962. That first event began a50-year tradition of memorialprograms and was the impetusfor his founding of Rebel Park.

Through the work ofGentry and others, continualimprovements were made tothe park, and more and morepeople became interested andvisited the area. In addition,Bluegrass and Country Musicfestivals, gospel programs andfox hunts were held at the parkfor more than 50 years. Morethan a dozen members of theCountry Music Hall of Fameappeared at the park underGentry’s direction. With Gov.Edwin Edwards’ help, Gentrytransferred park ownership tothe Louisiana State ParkSystems in 1978.

After devoting more than 50years toward the growth and

developmentof Rebel Parkand producingnumerous pro-grams there,Gentry hadhis own“ F u n e r a lFete” at thepark Oct. 30,2011. Edwardsdelivered the eulogy andCountry music entertainerGene Watson and his FarewellParty band performed a con-cert to mark the occasion.

Gentry, born Jan 5. 1940, is ajournalist, photographer,preservationist and treefarmer. He is a Marthavillenative, son of the late Mr. andMrs. E. E. Gentry and wasgraduated from MarthavilleHigh School in 1958.

Gentry worked as a journal-ist at the NatchitochesEnterprise and theNatchitoches Times while

Good Ole Days Festival will recognize man whocatapulted Confederate grave to State area

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Deputies take little timearresting 3 for burglary

Natchitoches ParishSheriff ’s Deputies arrestedthree men Aug. 15 in con-nection with a residentialburglary near the Clarencecommunity according toNatchitoches ParishSheriff Victor Jones Jr.They are:

•Otis Jamarious SneedJr., 34, of the 1400 block ofLa. Hwy 1225, charged withone count of SimpleBurglary.

Sneed has three otheropen felony cases of simpleburglary and two posses-sion of CDS Schedule IIarrests pending inNatchitoches Parish.

•David James Houston,46 of the 300 block ofGreenville Drive, Clarence,one count of Simple bur-glary.

•Steven CornesliusCrumbler, 31. of the 100block of La. Hwy 1225,Clarence, one count of sim-ple burglary.

All three men werebooked into theNatchitoches ParishDetention Center.

Deputies responded to areported residential bur-glary in the 100 block ofOakley Jones Road nearClarence Aug. 14 wheresomeone gained forcedentry through a window ata residence. They rook aRemington .22 caliber rifle,Remington .270 caliberbolt-action rifle,Remington 12 gauge shot-gun, Ruger .22 caliber semi-automatic pistol, Marlin 30-30 caliber lever action rifle,

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Each year many people areinjured or killed in motorvehicle crashes in Louisiana.Natchitoches Parish ranks inthe top 25 parishes in totalfatal and injury crashes.Impaired driving and failureto use seatbelts are the twoleading causes of injuryand/or fatality crashes acrossthe state.

As the Labor Day holidayapproaches the NatchitochesPolice Department is increas-ing its efforts to identify andapprehend those drivers thatare impaired, either by alco-hol or by drug use, in supportof the national “Drive Soberor Get Pulled Over” campaignfrom Aug. 15-Sept. 1. This willbe accomplished through theuse of additional patrols dedi-cated to this goal and throughthe use of sobriety check-points. Please remember todrink responsibly and havesomeone else drive.

These additional effortshave been made possible by agrant from the LouisianaHighway Safety Commission.“The Natchitoches PoliceDepartment wants everyoneto have a safe Labor Day holi-day,” said Capt. Brad Walker.

NPD stepping upidentification ofimpaired drivers

There will be a DWIcheckpoint somewhere inthe City limits Saturday,Aug. 23 after 6 p.m.

NPD to haveDWI checkpoint

BATON ROUGE – A total of12 candidates will be consid-ered when the NorthwesternState University PresidentialSearch Committee meets onThursday, Aug. 21, to selectsemi-finalists.

Search firm R.H. Perry andAssociates added three candi-date applications today aftercommittee membersexpressed a desire for a largercandidate pool.

“This is a healthy part ofour search process,” saidUniversity of LouisianaSystem President andNorthwestern SearchCommittee Chair Sandra K.Woodley. “Monday was thefirst time we saw any applica-tions, and while the caliber ofcandidates is very impressive,search committee memberswanted a slightly larger poolfrom which to select for inter-views.”

All applications go throughthe search firm, so committeemembers do not have access tothe full list of applicants fromwhich to submit a differentrecommendation.

According to the consul-tants, there were 60 inquiries,32 nominations, and 41 com-plete applications. Of the 12recommended candidates,three have been or are cur-rently presidents or chancel-lors and nine have senior leveladministrative experience.

The 12 candidates are listedbelow in alphabetical orderwith the highest degreeearned and most recent posi-tion noted:

•Lisa Abney (Ph.D. –University of Houston),Provost and Vice President ofAcademic and StudentAffairs, Northwestern StateUniversity

•Betsy V. Boze (Ph.D. –University of Arkansas),Senior Fellow, AmericanAssociation of State Collegesand Universities (formerPresident and Professor, TheCollege of the Bahamas)

•Ron D. Dempsey (Ph.D. –Southern Seminary), VicePresident for Advancementand University Development,Southern Polytechnic State

University•Christopher J. Galligan

(Ed.D. – University ofHartford), Vice President forInstitutional Advancement,Central Connecticut StateUniversity

•Eugene A. Gilchrist (Ph.D.– State University of NewYork at Albany), GeneGilchrist Consulting (formerExecutive Director,Milwaukee Regional MedicalCenter and Associate VicePresident for Health Affairs,University of Louisville)

•James B. Henderson (D.M.– University of Maryland),Chancellor, Bossier ParishCommunity College

•Michelle R. Johnston(Ph.D. – Mississippi StateUniversity), Senior VicePresident for AdministrativeAffairs, University ofMontevallo

•Robert C. Mock, Jr. (Ed.D. –University of Arkansas atLittle Rock), Vice Presidentfor Student Affairs,University of Kentucky

•Linda K. Rinker (Ed.D. –Columbia UniversityTeachers College), Provostand Executive Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs,Davenport University

•Andrew Rogerson (Ph.D. –The University of Stirling),Provost and Vice President ofAcademic Affairs, SonomaState University

•Marwan A. Wafa (Ph.D. –Clemson University), ViceChancellor and Dean, IndianaUniversity-Purdue UniversityColumbus

•Renva H. Watterson (Ed.D.– University of Arkansas),Interim President, GeorgiaHighlands College

The names of Abney,Galligan and Rogerson havebeen added since Monday.

The consultants will attendThursday’s committeemeeting to provide addi-tional information aboutthe candidates. Thursday’scommittee meeting will bewebcast live ath t t p : / / s t r e a m i n g .louisiana.gov.

WEATHER

The Parish Councilscrapped a plan Monday nightthat could have pumped $8.5million into a road mainte-nance program.

The proposal was part of theright-sizing program throughthe La. DOTD that would havetransferred designated statehighways into the parishmaintenance system. Parishroads would have beenrepaired prior to the transferand the Parish Council wouldhave been credited for 40 yearsof routine and capital mainte-nance, or the $8.5 million.

The program was designedto appeal to parishes withenough money for day-to-daymaintenance but not large cap-ital improvements. The ParishCouncil would have made thedecision on the priority ofroads repaired before the swap.

Particularly vocal againstthe plan was Parish Councilmember Chris Paige in whosedistrict Payne Subdivision islocated. Payne Subdivisioncould have been pushed to thetop of the priority list with allroads receiving work.

The plan would not havegone into effect for 2 years.

The La. CommunityDevelopment Block Grant ear-lier this year turned down anapplication to repair PayneSubdivision Roads. TheLCDBG Block Grant was for$16 million state-wide andreceived 181 applications. Theapplication for PayneSubdivision ranked number90.

It was unclear why Paigewas opposed to waiting twoyears for the transfer to beginand money to start flowing.The defunct Police Jury ofwhich he was a member for 19years did little or no work inthe subdivision.

The Rev. Steven Harrisasked what the possibility wasof getting money for PayneSubdivision should the ParishCouncil vote to enter the trans-fer program.

Director of Highways NickVerret pointed out thatalthough LCDBG turned downPayne Subdivision, the trans-fer program would ensure thatPayne Subdivision would havegotten resurfacing within thefirst 2 years and possibly in thefirst year of the program.Verret said he was having diffi-culty understanding why therewas opposition to a programthat would help PayneSubdivision. “What is your

suggestion for finding money,”Verret asked Paige.

Paige said an “option” forfunding road maintenance inPayne was a tax, just for thatdistrict, similar to one in St.Martinville. He said it was atax only for that district andballot only in that district.“That’s where we’re headed,”Paige said.

There was then discussionabout what happened to moneythat Paige said was designatedfor work in Payne Subdivisionby the Natchitoches ParishPolice Jury that was replacednearly 3 years by the ParishCouncil form of government.The Rev. Carl Means, who livesin Payne, said former policejuror Tom Collier said themoney “went somewhere else”although Paige said he didn’tknow because that was not hisdistrict in the police jury butwas Collier’s district. He hadno explanation of what moneywas designated nor what hap-pened to it.

Salter asked ParishPresident Rick Nowlin toresearch police jury records ofthe meetings in which thefunding for Payne was dis-cussed.

Salter questioned if thesame scoring process for fund-ing was used for PayneSubdivision as was used forfunding a project in the CedarBend Subdivision.

Nowlin will research therecords of the supposed fund-ing and where it went althoughit was during the police jurytenure.

More opposition to thetransfer plan materializedwhen Parish Council memberRodney Bedgood questionedwhether the transfer programwould be beneficial to ruraldistricts. Bedgood said therewas the possibility three coun-cil members could have thedeciding votes on where themoney would be spent andthey might vote for City pro-jects.

Other residents expressedsconcern that the ParishCouncil would be able to mainState roads that were swappedand taken into the mainte-nance system.

Clyde Masson and JohnMasson both live on La. Hwy.491 in the Cloutierville areaand opposed the transfer. “TheParish Council doesn’t needthe road. The ditches are bad.We’ve had enough problemswith the State,” Clyde Masson

said. John Masson echoed those

sentiments. He said the Statemessed up the ditches and theParish did not have the moneynor manpower to maintainthem properly.

Elaine Smith lives on La. 493that she said was the gatewayto Kisatchie Forest. She pre-sented a petition with 200 sig-natures opposing the transfer.Smith said there were severalbusinesses on the road includ-ing La. Crawfish, Bennett andAxom air conditioning busi-nesses in addition to trafficfrom three school buses, FedEx, 18-wheelers and other gen-eral travel. “It’s stood for 54years and we don’t want to goback to mud and dirt.”

Mary Walker lives on La.Hwy. 3279 and presented a peti-tion with 99 signatures oppos-ing the transfer.

The Marthaville contin-gency of residents includedDanny Hall, Jody Woodard,Mervin Birdwell, SteveBirdwell and Amy Vercher, allof whom either live or haveproperty on La. Hwy. 1221.

Hall drew laugher when hesaid he would “like to comparepotholes” with Means. He sug-gested the Parish Councilbuild rapport with the peopleof the Parish and fix one roadat a time, maintain it and prop-erly grade the dirt to the cen-ter of the road so the waterwould drain off.

Vercher built her home on aLa. Hwy. 1221 instead of onParish Road Pete Carroll, thatshe knew would not get propermaintenance.

Council member RickyLaCour said he knew therewas opposition to the transferplan but suggested that the pri-ority list could be changed.“Why give that money away,”LaCour asked.

The final vote was fiveagainst with President AaronJohnson saying it could bebrought up again but as a dif-ferent proposal.

Verret said there were notime constraints and theParish Council could considera new plan.

Nowlin thanked everyonefor attending the meeting andsaid he was there to supportthe Parish Council’s decision.

John Williams lives onLonglois Hill in Flora andasked for maintenance on aculvert. He said the road wassinking and residents couldnot get in and out when thereis a big rain.

Verret said it would go onthe maintenance list.

The Parish Council appoint-ed James R. Wagley to the FireDistrict 10 board.

MICHAEL CHARLESBOUCHIE

Michael Charles Bouchieentered into eternal rest onAug. 15, 2014 at the age of 59.He was preceded in death byone brother, Stephen Bouchie,and his maternal and paternalgrandparents.

Services will be at 10:30a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 ATMinor Basilica of theImmaculate Conception, onSecond Street.

Visitation will be Fridayfrom 5-7 p.m. at Blanchard St.Denis Funeral Home with aRosary at 7 p.m.

Michael Bouchie is knownas Pops to his six children,

Mike, Tim and wife Melony,Tara and husband Sean,Anne, Ben, C.J. and to JohnDagen and wife Miriam, whowere also his family; he isknown as PopPop to hisgrandchildren, Kendall,Kayleigh, Ellie, Seth, andAshton; and simply as Mike tothe love of his life, BrendaKojis Bouchie; his parents,Charles and Mary AnnBouchie; and his brothers,David Bouchie and his wifeLisa, Jim Bouchie and hiswife Charla and Tom Bouchieand his wife Cindy. Mike alsoboasts a large extended familyof beloved aunts, uncles,cousins, nieces, nephews, andmore.

Mike was born in St. Louis,Mo., to Mary Ann and CharlesBouchie. He moved with hisfamily to Louisiana in 1970.He completed high school atBolton High School inAlexandria and enlisted in theU.S. Air Force. After servingfour years, he was honorablydischarged and returned toAlexandria. While inAlexandria, he met and mar-ried Brenda, continued towork on his degree, and beganhis career in broadcasting.While building their family,Brenda and Mike lived in sev-eral cities in Louisiana, set-tling in Natchitoches in 2005.

After working as a radioD.J. while completing his col-lege degree, Mike began a suc-cessful career as a salesman,first in all fields of broadcast-ing: radio, cable, television,and newspaper, and finishingwith his brother, David, in theHV/AC field. His final posi-tion was with the Alexandriabranch of the R.E. MichelCompany.

Michael was always deeplyinvolved in whichever com-munity he was living. Hisinterests and altruistic effortswere numerous and verydiversified. Most recently,Mike was active as a lector inhis parish of the MinorBasilica of the ImmaculateConception, president-elect ofthe Brother’s KeepersMotorcycle Group, member ofthe Knights of Columbus, anda volunteer firefighter withDistrict 6 Fire District. Mikeloved his entire family most ofall.

Pallbearers for the servicewill be Mike’s own young men— sons, Michael, Timothy,Benjamin, C.J., son-in-law,Sean McConathy, and son-by-choice John Dagen. Intermentwill follow at Memory LawnCemetery in Natchitoches,LA.

In memory of Mike, dona-tions may be made to theCovenant House atwww.covenanthouse.org.

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The City of Natchitoches will hold a public hear-ing at 4:30 PM on Monday, August 25, 2014, at theNatchitoches Arts Center, 716 Second Street,Natchitoches, Louisiana. The purpose of the pub-lic hearing is to obtain views and opinions on theproposed plans for the Town South and Pan-AmSubdivision access road. All interested citizens ofthe City are encouraged to attend this meeting.

Parish Council dumps road swap plan;Council person says tax ‘option’ for Payne Sub.

In Memory of Billy Todd VossJanuary 2, 1970 – August 23, 2008

God closed your eyesand took your hand,

And left us to try andunderstand others aretaken, this we know,

But you were ours, andwe loved you so.

You’ll be in ourthoughts everyday.

In our hearts you willalways stay.

A silent prayer and teardrop too,

We will always loveand rememeber you.

You are loved with alonger than forever love.

-Mama, Grandma, & Uncle

THAD LONGLOISFuneral serviceS for Mr.

Thad Longlois will be at 10a.m. Friday, Aug. 22 at theFirst United MethodistChurch of Natchitoches withthe Rev. Doug deGraffenreidofficiating.

Burial will be in WeaverCemetery in Flora under thedirection of Blanchard St.Denis Funeral Home.

The family will receivefriends from 5-8 p.m.ThursdaY at the CrossroadsSanctuary located within theFirst United MethodistChurch of Natchitoches.

Mr. Longlois passed awaySunday, Aug. 17, 2014 as aresult of tragic plane crash.

He was born Nov. 10, 1931 toPhilmore and Nora ClarkLonglois in Natchitoches. Hegrew up in Flora and was a1948 graduate, the last gradu-ating class to attend 11 years.

He then attendedShreveport Trade School,acquiring his barber licensein 1950 and began workingalongside his father, a long-time barber in Natchitoches.He proudly served in the U.S.Air Force from 1950–1954.During his lifetime, heenjoyed bowling, was active inthe Flora Rodeo and an avidsquare dancer with his wife.He was a member of the FirstUnited Methodist Church. In2005, he earned his pilot cer-tificate after studying for

many hours. He is survived by his wife of

63 years, Patsy LeRoyLonglois; two sons, Marc andhis spouse Kevin Morrissey ofMoreno Valley, Calif., andVictor Longlois and his wifeToye of Shreveport. He wasblessed with three grandchil-dren, Dylan Longlois ofAustin, Texas, Kasey Longloisand Ashley Longlois both ofShreveport; and a great grand-son, Jaxson Christie ofShreveport.

He was preceded in deathby his parents, and a son,Scott Kevin Longlois, whopassed away in 1990 at the ageof 28.

Those honored to serve aspallbearers include BobbyNowlin, Roger Fedieu, RossDesadier, Stephen Nix, BillyJoe Harrington and MarkSwafford.

Memorials in Thad’s namemay be made to the FirstUnited Methodist Church ofNatchitoches, 411 2nd Street,Natchitoches, LA 71457.

The Natchitoches RotaryClub is sponsoring “Make aDifference Week” in this areaOct. 21-27.

“The main goal of the pro-ject will be to help other inour community by puttingyour cares on hold for oneday to care for someone else,”said chairman Jimmy Berry.

Rotarians are hoping com-munity groups, businesses,civic groups and individualswill perform random acts ofkindness. Examples are visit-ing a nursing home, taking ameal to someone who is ill ora shut-in, cleaning trash,doing chores for the eldery orinfirmed such as mowing,assisting in a pet rescue pro-ject, driving someone to thedoctor or grocery and similaractivities.

“Through doing one ormore of these activities, wehope that you will realizethat it’s really better to givethan to receive,” Berry said.

He is asking that groups orindividuals who will coordi-nate the activities to registerwith the Rotary Club by call-ing him at 357-8546 or byemailing at [email protected]

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attending Northwestern State.He graduated with a journal-ism degree and went to Manyin 1964 to become editor/pub-lisher of the Sabine Index forthe late Charles Cunningham,his friend and mentor. UnderGenty’s leadership, the Indexwas regarded as one of thebest newspapers in the state.He sold the paper in 2011 andretired from active journal-ism.

Throughout his career,Gentry has been a communityleader with service to theLouisiana Press Association;Sabine River Authority;Louisiana Commission onArchives, History andManagement; the ShreveportMunicipal AuditoriumMuseum; the Louisiana StateExhibit Museum; PeoplesState Bank and the U.S.National Weather Service. I

n 1962, Gentry foundedRebel Park in Marthaville; in1978 he transferred ownershipof the amphitheatre, museumand gravesite of the UnknownConfederate Soldier to theState of Louisiana Parks sys-tem.

Over the years, Gentry alsofounded the Many Pawn Shop,Sweet Dreams Publishing Co.,the Robert Gentry Museumand Gentry Enterprises,which handled rental proper-ties and various other endeav-ors.

In 2013, Gentry was honored

by the Sabine Hall of Fame asits 16th annual inductee. Hewas named a “Master FolkArtist” by Northwestern StateUniversity’s LouisianaFolklife Center and awardedthe “Friends of Gov. Earl K.Long” recognition by theLouisiana Political Hall ofFame for handling PublicRelations in Long’s final cam-paign for governor.

In addition to working withLong, Gentry held similarpositions with Rep. Harold B.McSween and Rep. Gillis W.Long.

He first met Gov. EdwinEdwards over 45 years ago,and they have remained closefriends. Gentry’s significantpolitical, country music andhistorical collections arearchived at Louisiana State

University, Baton Rouge,Shreveport; and at CammieHenry Research Center,Northwestern StateUniversity.

Gentry is married to the for-mer Laurie Sky and theyreside in Many. He continuesto purchase gold, silver, coinsand Indian artifacts and toconduct research. He writeshis longstanding, weekly“Observations” column forBDC Radio.com, where it ispublished online eachWednesday morning. The cou-ple also travels.

Gentry is the father ofAngela Collins of Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; Jody Gentry ofShreveport; Amber Gentry ofBossier City; and Verity Bell ofShreveport; and grandfatherto five.

NATCHITOCHES – Mid-cen-tury architecture onNorthwestern StateUniversity’s campus is nowincluded in a newNorthwestern State UniversityHistoric District. A presenta-tion was held Monday in thegymnasium of the LouisianaSchool for Math, Science andthe Arts to announce theexpansion, which includes theoriginal Normal Hill HistoricDistrict with the inclusion ofstructures built between 1884and 1955.

The original Normal HillHistoric District, which con-tains the oldest portion of theuniversity’s campus, is setaround the three monumentalGreek Revival columns thatsurvive the original Bullardmansion. The new districtincludes Warren Easton Hall(1928), Russell Hall (1937), theAlumni Center, (1927), the LeeH. Nelson Hall (Women’sGymnasium) (1923), VarnadoHall (1939), the Infirmary(1920), LSMSA gym (1929),LSMSA’s main building (1938),LSMSA Music and Arts build-ing (1938), Morrison Hall (1950),Fournet Hall (1950), Familyand Consumer SciencesBuilding (1950), NesomNatatorium (1939), A. A.Fredericks Fine Arts Center(1940), Caspari Hall (1939),Trisler Power Plant (1939),Print Shop (1955), the Columns(1832), Northwestern StateCollege gate (1944), NSU entrygates (1910), Normal Hill Quad(1913) and theFournet/Morrison/FACS quad(1950).

The Northwestern StateUniversity Historic Districtincludes examples of BeauxArts, Colonial Revival, Tudor

Revival, Jacobean andCollegiate Gothic architecturalstyles of the late 19th centuryas well as Early 20th CenturyAmerican, Commercial Style,Modern, Campus Modern andArt Deco of the 20th century.The properties included areassociated with events thatmade significant contributionto the history of the university.

The LSMSA gym, whichwas built by Louisiana StateNormal, later used byNatchitoches High School andis currently used by LSMSA,was selected because of his-toric interest: a recessed sec-tion above the gym’s main dooris the only place on campus thedesignation “Louisiana StateNormal College” still appears.

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Robert Owsley for District Judge: The Most Experienced Candidate in the Courtroom, An Active Partner in Our Community

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“Thank you for the opportunity to earn your support for District Judge. I intend to continue working hard every day to meet every citizen in Natchitoches Parish to discuss issues that most important to our community.

As your next judge, I am committed to applying the laws set forth by people of Louisiana in a consistent, fair and prudent manner. I offer my professional experience and qualifications, my independence from political parties and my passion for the law to the

citizens of Natchitoches Parish. I ask for your consideration, vote and support for District Judge.” --Robert Owsley

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ChristianHusband and father22 years experience practicing lawSpecializes in family law aand civil litigationPro-bono attorney of the yyear, 2005-2012Lay person of the year, Kiwwanis Club of Natchitoches, 2012Youth soccer coach, 9 yearss, Natchitoches Youth Soccer LeagueCoach, NSU Middle Lab softball teamMember, Natchitoches Arrea Chamber of CommercerrParishioner, Immaculate CConception ChurchJuris Doctor, Tulane Univversity School of LawBachelor of Science, Louissiana State UniversityNo political party affiliatioon - Independent

NOTICEA written examination will be givenin approximately sixty (60) days,on a competitive basis to approveapplicants for the purpose of plac-ing names on the competitive em-ployment list for the class of PoliceCommunications Officer in accor-dance with the provisions of theMunicipal Fire and Police CivilService Law and the rules of theNatchitoches Municipal Fire andPolice Civil Service Board. Appli-cations may be obtained from theCentral Fire Station located at 578Second Street or online atwww.ose.louisiana.org. Go to“testing and employment”. Readthe application thoroughly, and fol-low directions. Completed appli-cations and the requiredattachments must be mailed toP.O. Box 1426, Natchitoches, LA71457. The deadline for acceptingapplications is Monday, Septem-ber 22, 2014; at 4:30 p.m. Ap-proved applications will be notifiedof the exact date, time, and placeof the examination at least five (5)days prior to the examination date.

Officials from Louisiana’s Division of Historic Preservation, administrators and local preser-vationists witnessed the presentation of an official listings certificate that designates por-tions of Northwestern State University included in the expanded Northwestern StateUniversity Historic District. From left are Kirk Cordell, executive director of the NationalCenter for Preservation Technology and Training; NSU President Dr. Randall J. Webb,Sharon Gahagan, chairman of the Historic District Commission, Dr. Patrick Widhalm, exec-utive director of the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts, and project coordina-tor Tom Whitehead.

Jessica Richardson, National Register coordinator forLouisiana’s Division of Historic Preservation, presented anofficial listings certificate to Northwestern State UniversityPresident Dr. Randall J. Webb that recognizes the expandedNorthwestern State University Historic District. Portions ofthe campus included in the District are the original NormalHill, as well as structures built between 1884 and 1955 recog-nized by the National Register of Historic Places, as deter-mined by the U.S. Department of the Interior and theNational Park Service.

NSU Historic District recognizes structures

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S t o e g e rLuger .22 cal-iber revolver,RG .22 caliberrevolver, CZ.32 caliberr e v o l v e r ,Mossberg 20-gauge pumpaction shot-gun, jewelry,approximately $400-$500 dol-lars in change and clothingitems valued over $8,000.

Deputies processed the

scene andwithin fourhours identi-fied thosearrested ass u s p e c t s .D e t e c t i v e salso learnedthat some ofthe stolenitems hadbeen sold in the Natchitochesarea.

They arrested the suspectsthe next day. Det. Darrel

Winder, leadcase agentsaid most ofthe stolenitems wererecovered.

W i n d e rwas assistedby the NPSOP a t r o lD i v i s i o n ,Chief Investigator GregDunn, Assistant ChiefReginald Turner and Det.Derrick Sowell.

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The City will give a 10-year tax exemption toa company that will rehabilitate a 50-unitapartment complex that is classified as afford-able housing.

The City Housing Authority will transferownership of Fairgrounds Road Apartmentsat McDobson Way to Edgewater FairgroundsLLC that will rehab the units that were built inthe late 1970s an early 1980s. They were lastrefurbished in the 1990s but no federal moneyhas been available since then.

Edgewater will spend $500,000 to redo the

apartments spending $10,000 on each unit.Although Edgewater will pay no taxes on theunits for 10 years, there is no loss to the Cityincome because the units are already tax-exempt.

The units will have high efficiency windows,new air conditioners and heating units, alearning lab, free internet, computer stations,pavilion, picnic tables and grills.

There will be no increases in rent but theunits will have a 30 percent increase in energyefficiency.

Company will rehab affordable apartments

Alumni and friends are invited to join theSpirit of Northwestern Demon Marching Bandas they participate in the 2015 St. Patrick’s DayParade in Dublin, Ireland. The 8-day tour is$2,500 per person and includes airfare, twomeals per day, accommodations and somesightseeing tours in and around Dublin. Thetour will depart from Houston on March 15 andreturn March 22.

Northwestern State’s marching band wasinvited to participate in the parade, a highlightof a four-day St. Patrick’s Festival in Dublin.More than 500,000 people view the parade onthe streets of Dublin and thousands morewatch on television. The parade includesinternational and Irish marching bands, per-formers, dancers and street theatre companieswith colorful costumes, flamboyant perfor-

mances and outstanding musical talent.In addition to the St. Patrick’s Day parade,

the package includes tours of Dublin, TrinityCollege, the National Museum of Ireland, ArdsPeninsula, Mount Stewart House and Gardens,Giant’s Causeway, the walled city of Derry,Galway, the lakes of Sligo, the summit ofKnocknarea, Rathburn Farm and the Cliffs ofMoher with free time for individuals to exploreon their own.

The trip is optional for band members. Noband or university funding is provided and thecost is being paid for by individual members.The NSU band will receive no financial benefitfrom the trip.

For more information, contact Dr. JeffMathews, director of bands, at (318) 357-4450 ore-mail [email protected].

Demon Marching Band going to Ireland

While hopes are high forturnout this fall, a new reportfrom the Center for the Studyof the American Electoratesuggests that Louisiana’smidterm face-offs mayamount to nothing special interms of votes cast.

Compared to 2010, the 25states that have already con-ducted statewide primariesthis year experienced adecline in turnout to the tuneof 3.5 percent. Of the 25, onlythree had higher figures thanfour years ago.

Yet there are too many mov-ing pieces to make the com-parison perfect here andLouisiana arguably has one ofthe most competitive Senateraces in the nation to help gen-erate excitement among vot-ers — not to mention ratherjuicy congressional races onthe eastern side of the state.

The possibility of an unde-cided balance in the upperchamber after November iswhat makes the Bayou Stateso special, with its last-in-the-nation pre-Christmas runoff.Louisiana voters could literal-ly choose which way the U.S.Senate leans.

Of course, if the Senatemakeup is somewhat clearerafter the November primaries,and Sen. Mary Landrieu, aDemocrat, and CongressmanBill Cassidy, a Republican,ride off toward a Decemberrunoff as expected, excite-ment could wane inLouisiana.

But any guess as to the par-tisan makeup of the Senate isspeculation at this point. Ifnothing else, the findings inthe new report underline howimportant the ground gameswill be for the campaigns andparties in Louisiana.

On the Democratic side,officials are continuing aprocess implemented yearsago that moves the party fur-ther away from last-minuteefforts to get out the vote.

For many elections, a latefocus on the ground was ahallmark for Louisiana Dems,but that isn’t the case now,they contend, as voters whowere cultivated during thelast presidential election arebeing convinced that there’splenty of action on themidterm ballot.

The focus these days is lesson voter registration andmore on maintaining qualitycontacts.

“It’s not enough to show upthe month before the electionand ask for their vote,” saidKirstin Alvanitakis, commu-nications director forLouisiana Democratic Party.

Sources close to theLandrieu campaign saythey’re relying heavily on ametrics-driven system, build-ing off of the so-called “bigdata” push overseen byPresident Barack Obama’steam.

“In particular, you canexpect them to zero in onwhite women, specificallyindependents,” said a consul-tant. “The old system ofbringing a box of checks and abox of t-shirts to New Orleansto hire as many election-dayworkers as possible, and doingnothing else, isn’t going towork anymore. They knowthis.”

Republicans, who werebehind the data curve inrecent presidential elections,have invested millions inLouisiana building a modelbased on precinct captainsand capturing voter informa-tion early in the field.

The project, more recentlydubbed GeauxRed, has beenchugging along for more thana year and has already identi-fied more than 1,000 captains,said Jason Doré, executivedirector of the LouisianaRepublican Party. LikeDemocrats, they’ve estab-lished field offices around thestate.

“The key has been keepingin contact with these voterswithout burning them outwith too many emails andphone calls,” he said. “There’sa real vacuum for this workand we’re filling it. Longterm,we’re laying the foundationfor future races for governorand president.”

While super PACs and out-sider groups have yet to co-optthe ground game in a mean-ingful way as their own, someorganizations, like the conser-vative Americans ForProsperity, are indeed makinga go of it. Political observersexpect AFP to be out andabout on election day.

The organization alreadyhas one field office in BatonRouge, where it is headquar-tered, and one each in NewOrleans and Lafayette. There’salso a satellite office inShreveport.

Additionally, religious lead-ers around the state are eagerto get involved in the groundgame and motivate theirtroops.

“We understand that thethree equal branches have notbeen treated as equal as theyshould be and we all realizethat it may be up to the Senateto ratify the next member ofthe Supreme Court,” said asource involved with faith-based politics. “The nationteeters on just a one-vote mar-gin on the court. Louisiana’snext senator could make thedifference in who getsappointed.”

Anti-Common Core law-makers head to Oklahoma

As the courts hash out theattempts to preserve andshelve Common Core inLouisiana, a group of six statelawmakers are planning anAug. 22 trip to Oklahoma tomeet with their counterpartsand strategize for the 2015 reg-ular session.

The legislators, allRepublicans, want to exploreoptions for replacing CommonCore with educational stan-dards that are state-con-trolled. In June, Oklahomabecame the third state to with-draw from Common Core.

The lawmakers participat-

ing in the visit include Rep.Brett Geymann, R-LakeCharles; Rep. Cameron Henry,R-Metairie; Rep. Lance Harris,R-Alexandria; Rep. KennyHavard, R-Jackson; Rep. BobHensgens, R-Abbeville; andRep. Rogers Pope, R-DenhamSprings.

This is the same group oflawmakers that recently andunsuccessfully sued the Boardof Elementary and SecondaryEducation andSuperintendent John Whitefor not following proper guide-lines when Common Core wasimplemented in Louisiana.

Regardless of the outcomeof other legal action,Geymann said the Legislaturewill have to replace CommonCore or try once again to buryit.

“Either way we are dealingwith related legislation in thespring,” he said.

Once the lawmakers have aplan for the session, Geymannsaid it might be presented tothe governor.

“Maybe we’ll see if we canget a buy-in from the adminis-tration,” he said, adding thatthe anti-Common Core billsdebated during the recent ses-sion will be married withwhat is learned in Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma repealallowed new standards to bedeveloped and prohibited thestate from ceding control overassessments. It also created asupposed firewall from federaloverreach and allows for theuse of paper and pencil tests ifonline testing creates prob-lems for students.

Angelle exploringelection angles

What is Public ServiceCommissioner Scott Angelleof Breaux Bridge going to do?The Republican has beenrumored to be consideringeither the governor’s racenext year or the contest forlieutenant governor, a post heonce filled on an interimbasis.

If he can unify theAcadiana vote, a region whereother major candidates haveyet to surface, he could be aformidable contender.

When asked by LaPoliticsabout his plans, Angelle hint-ed at a decision being madesooner than later.

“September is a great timein Louisiana with hunting,football, food and festivals,”he said. “It’s also a great timefor political announcements.”

Supporters are said to beencouraging him toward thegovernor’s race, where theysee an opening for a conserva-tive who would not only carrya large regional base, but alsosuccessfully court whiteDemocrats and moderateRepublicans.

They Said It “I was impressed that

somebody older than me isstill in politics.”

—Austin Mayor LeeLeffingwell upon declaring“Edwin Edwards Day” recent-ly, in The American-Statesman

For more Louisiana politi-cal news, visitwww.LaPolitics.com or followJeremy Alford on Twitter@LaPoliticsNow.

EditorialThe Natchitoches TimesSection A, Thursday, August 21, 2014

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.Article I. The Bill of Rights (Declared in force December 15, 1791.

Write: P.O. Box 448,Natchitoches, La. 71458Fax: 318-352-7842Drop-off: 904 SouthDrive, NatchitochesCall: 318-352-3618 or318-352-5501We reserve the right to edit forcontent and length. Lettersmust be signed. Commentsmade in signed columns, car-toons and letters to the editorare the opinions of the author.

The selection of a new president at Northwestern StateUniversity will have an immense impact on the school, commu-nity and region for years to come, and people that care aboutNSU and Natchitoches should monitor and participate in theselection process.

That process moved into high gear this week with a reportfrom the firm that conducted the national search for applicantsand the meeting in Baton Rouge today of the PresidentialSearch Committee that will review the company’s recommen-dations and develop a list of finalists for the position.

The Search Committee held public meetings on theNorthwestern campus several weeks ago to obtain input on thequalifications and criteria to be used in seeking applicationsfor the presidency, and the application process was openthrough July.

It is appropriate that the Search Committee is comprised notonly of members of the University of Louisiana System Boardof Supervisors but also of representatives of the NSUFoundation, the Alumni Association and the university’sFaculty Senate and Student Government Association.

Dr. Sandra Woodley, president of the University of LouisianaSystem that serves as Northwestern’s governing board andchair of the Search Committee, has encouraged input and par-ticipation from the public in the selection process, and that isimperative.

Today’s meeting in Baton Rouge is open to the public andmay be viewed on a live webcast. That webcast and the reportand recommendations from the search firm will be availablethrough the University of Louisiana System website atwww.ulssystem.edu.

Northwestern has been the economic foundation ofNatchitoches and the surrounding region for 130 years but hasexperienced the most challenging period in its history in recentyears as a result of deep reductions in state funding, higheradmission standards and other factors.

Enrollment has declined by more than 1,500 students over thepast decade, and there have been reductions in academic pro-grams and personnel to help balance the budget. Increasedfunding is also desperately needed for facility and infrastruc-ture improvement.

The new president will inherit not just those challenges butalso an institution with a rich history and heritage, a positivestatewide and national image for educational excellence andstrong support from alumni and community, government andcivic leaders.

It is essential for students, faculty, alumni and otherfriends and stakeholders of the university to participate in theprocess of selecting a new president for this school that is soimportant to this community, the region and the state.

Letters to the Editor

Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell’s reputa-tion over the years for taking a stand on issues and makinghis position clear regardless of how many feathers it mightruffle seems to have put him in good shape for re-election innext year’s campaign.

Lou Burnett’s Fax-Net Update publication cites a new pollby The Kitchens Group which concludes that Campbell hasthe most favorable image of any political figure listed in thesurvey, including Gov. Bobby Jindal and U.S. Sens. MaryLandrieu and David Vitter.

Campbell had a favorable rating of 59 percent and just a 15percent unfavorable rating across his District 5 PublicService Commission area that includes 24 North Louisianaparishes. A majority of voters agreed that he would stand upfor what he feels is right even against powerful opposition.

The 59 percent favorable rating and extensive campaignfunding will make it difficult for any challenger to defeatCampbell, who served in the Senate for two decades and is inhis second six-year term on the Public Service Commission.

It is obviously noteworthy here that Campbell is aNorthwestern graduate who has a home in NatchitochesParish.

Future of Northwestern restson selection of new president

Stand on issues and reputationput Commissioner in good light

Ground game, turnout could decide Senate race

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On Aug. 11,Mayor Poseyand the CityCouncil passeda proclamationhonoring allteachers ofNatchitochesParish for the2014-2015 acade-mic school year.

“All teachersin Natchitoches Parish fillmany roles as listeners,explorers, role models, moti-vators, mentors and put incountless hours to help stu-dents achieve their dreams,”Posey said.

“The City of Natchitocheswants to express our grati-tude to the educators ofNatchitoches Parish who seekto offer pupils a thirst forknowledge, a solid education,and the inspiration to achieveand excel throughout life.

“On behalf of Mayor LeePosey, the Natchitoches CityCouncil, and the City ofNatchitoches Employees wewant to thank you teachersfor making a difference in thelives of our children and ourcommunity,” Posey said.

“To teach is to touch a lifeforever.”

Resolution No. 079 of 2014Proclamation honoring the

teachers of NatchitochesParish for the 2014-2015 acade-mic school year

Whereas, NatchitochesParish is home to more than500 teachers, serving 15schools; and

Whereas, education is alifelong process that benefitsindividuals and entire com-munities and countries andhelps lay the foundation forthe future; and

Whereas, teachers are thekey to building and maintain-ing our future through theirdedicated efforts to ensure ourchildren learn the knowledgeand skills needed to be collegeand career ready; and

Whereas, teachers fillmany roles, as listeners,explorers, role models, moti-vators, mentors and put incountless hours to help stu-dents achieve their dreams;and

Whereas, we express ourgratitude to the educators ofthe Natchitoches Parish whoseek to offer pupils a thirst forknowledge, a solid education,and the inspiration to achieveand excel through life; and

Whereas, to teach is totouch a life forever, thank youfor making a difference in thelives of our children and ourcommunity; and now,

Therefore, be it resolvedthat, I, Lee Posey, Mayor, andthe Natchitoches City Council,do hereby honor the Teachersof Natchitoches Parish for the2014-2015 academic schoolyear and recognize the effortsof educators in our parish,and honor their dedication,professionalism and commit-ment to the students theyteach in Natchitoches Parish.

Mayor andCity Councilrecognizeteachers

Posey

Resolution079 of 2014

NATCHITOCHES – Fifteenemployees of Weyerhaeuserand a member ofNorthwestern StateUniversity’s EngineeringTechnology Department areparticipating in a precisionmaintenance training sessionpresented by ReliabilitySolutions, a company thatdelivers training tailored to thespecific needs of manufactur-ing companies. The session isthe result of an agreementbetween NSU and RS in whichthe company uses NSU facili-ties while allowing NSU facul-ty, staff and students to auditthe sessions.

The Weyerhaeuser employ-ees represent five differentplants from three companydivisions in three differentstates. Curtis Desselles, anNSU instructor, is also partici-pating.

“They are doing simula-tions of what takes place in theactual manufacturing settingsto gain real knowledge forhands-on application of princi-ples they are learning,” saidBob Edwards,maintenance/engineeringmanager at Weyerhaeuser-Dodson. “We are producingpeople who are doing morethen just learning theoreticalknowledge.”

The partnership could growexponentially, Edwards said,and is part of the company’s“economic thinking” that willmeet the needs of manufactur-ing jobs coming to Louisiana.

RS Instructor Gary

Chandler of Norwood hasmore than 30 years experiencein manufacturing and has beenan instructor with RS since2008. Precision maintenance,he said, corrects faults andmaintains machine capabili-ties.

“We are showing them howto tweak the machines to makethem run better and makethem last longer,” Chandlersaid.

“This is just one way NSUis contributing to economicdevelopment in Louisiana,”said Dr. Ali Ahmad, head of

NSU’s Department ofEngineering Technology. Theinitiative aligns with NSU’sefforts to match a trained work-force with high-paying jobsavailable in high tech manufac-turing. Long-term, the pro-gram could create a hub oftraining for many high-techmanufacturers in partnershipwith NSU.

This week’s students com-pleted training Aug. 15. Thenext session will be in Octoberwith employees representingnine Weyerhaeuser plantsfrom five states.


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Congratulations to the very first PBIS Star Students for the year at L. P. VaughnElementary/Middle School. They showed good character during the first week ofschool. On front row from left are from Malaya Bernstine and Ana Balthazar. On middlerow are Anthony Benning, Tylaisia Caldwell, Terianna Willis, Olivia Below and AleciaLacour. On back row are Logan Collinsworth, Jazmine Booker, Na’riaya Sowell, DeitraJackson, Shirley Hughes and Jamiyah Armstrong.

Under the leadership of NatchitochesParish School Board President Carl Means Sr.an organizing committee has announced plansfor the School Employee Rally Saturday, Aug.23 at the NCHS gym.

The them for this year’s event, which isdesigned to recognize school board employeesalong with setting a spirited tone for the begin-ning of the school year will be “Together We

Go Further.”School system employees and their families

will be guests for the event from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.and will include motivational words, food, fel-lowship and entertainment.

The event will be fully funded by donationsfrom the community. To support the event con-tact LaCarsha Babers at 238-4421 or MaryMeans at 352-9102.

NHS Pet of the Week:Rusty may look at littlegoofy, but he is just tryingto figure out if you areready to play. He loves torun and wrestle. Rusty is aTerrier/Cur mix bornaround April 23. He willmake a wonderful familypet and with his wrestlingskills and will probablymake a good guard dogtoo. If you would like tomeet Rusty, contactShannon at 357-9300 Ext.222 Monday throughFriday between 8 a.m. and4 p.m. or write [email protected] an application. The feeto adopt Rusty is $100.

School Board to hold employee rally

Jon Grafton, Executive Director of the England Airpark, shared the Fort Polk ProgressCommittee message with the Natchitoches Rotary Club concerning the Army’s proposalto reduce troops at Fort Polk. He cited the key role of Fort Polk in readiness training, thelow cost and versatility of operations, as well as the economic impact to the region. Heclosed his presentation with a call for everyone to demonstrate their support for Ft. Polkby going online to https://www.englandairpark.com , elect the box “Save Fort Polk”,and sign the petition. He emphasized that feedback during this limited public responseperiod can make a difference. From left are Rotarian Tommy Melder, AirparkDevelopment Manager David Broussard Jr., , Grafton, and Rotarian Henry Kinburger.

Weyerhaeuser technician Chris Rozell of Idabel, Okla.,Curtis Desselles, instructor in Northwestern StateUniversity’s Department of Engineering Technology, andJames Cutchall of Athens, also of Weyerhaeuser, participat-ed in precision maintenance training at NSU. The sessionwas presented through a partnership between NSU andReliability Solutions, a company that delivers training tai-lored to specific needs of manufacturers.

Weyerhaeuser participates in training

Sheriff Victor Jones metwith Bernard Johnson, presi-dent and founder of theRichard Johnson RegionalImprovement Foundation, todiscuss his commitment toassist with cleaning and clear-ing of a 3.6-acre lot in PayneSubdivision.

Purchased by Johnson, whodonated the lot to the founda-tion for a community park, theland will be transformed intoa park to better the communi-ty. J.C. Bridges designed thepark layout and the founda-tion is hoping to secure grantsto help fund this project.

Jones and Johnson believethe creation of such a parkwill benefit the community, asit will give the youth a safeand positive place to play, ulti-mately decreasing juveniledelinquency in the area. Thepark will have a walking trail,which will also promotehealth and fitness.

Jones and members of thefoundation, The Rev. SteveHarris, Alma Clark,Gwendolyn Ratliff andAltorio Holden, will coordi-nate a date to begin the secondphase of cleanup for the prop-erty.

Anyone interested in volun-teering or donating, can con-tact Bernard Johnson at 318-332-5551.

Foundation gathers support for park project

Sheriff Victor Jones surveys the plot of land in PayneSubdivision that needs to be cleared of trees and under-brush before work on the park can begin.

Sheriff Victor Jones and Bernard Johnson discussed plans toclean up the future location of a park in Payne Subdivision.

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Dear Annie: My husbandand I recently purchased anew home. It took us a whileto reach this point. In thecourse of trying to purchase,we were offered help by agood friend, “Mary,” wholives 1,500 miles away. Maryreferred us to her mortgagelender, also 1,500 miles away.We engaged the lender, whoworked hard, but things did-n’t move as quickly as weneeded, and we lost a largedeposit on the house, alongwith the costs of an appraisaland inspection. This was

money we could ill-afford.We recently found another

house and used a local mort-gage lender. Everything wentsmoothly, and we’ll be movingsoon. Here’s the problem:Last month, Mary called tochew me out because we did-n’t use her mortgage person. Itold Mary that we lost a lot ofmoney due to that person’sinability to help us, and we’vemoved on. Mary was meanand nasty and hung up on me.I haven’t heard from hersince.

Mary and I have knowneach other for 30 years, andwe’ve been through a greatmany of life’s ups and downs.She’s like a sister to me, andour husbands get along well,too. I was astonished that shewould be so obtuse aboutwhat we’d been through.Mary often reacts like thiswhen she’s angry, but I won-

der why it’s up to me to makethe effort to fix things. ShouldI reach out to her? It saddensme that such a longtimefriendship would end thisway, but I’m ready to let it go.— Arizona

Dear Arizona: Mary iswhat we call high mainte-nance. She is emotionallydemanding, cuts you offwhen you don’t put her firstand then forces you to do thehard work of repairing thefriendship. Over time, thisbehavior becomes tiresome,and we don’t blame you forhaving had enough. Marylives 1,500 miles away.Consider distancing yourselffrom the friendship, bit bybit. Let Mary make the nextmove, whenever that is, andyou can maintain the level offriendship that best suits you.In the meantime, please try tofind new friends in your cur-

rent location.Dear Annie:

“Heartbroken” says she is inher mid-50s and hasn’t beenintimate with her husbandfor several years.

She wonders whether herhusband just doesn’t careanymore. My wife could havewritten that.

For the past three decades,my wife had no problemputting our relationship lastbehind the kids, her job, hermother and her hobbies. Nowthat the kids are grown, hermother has died and she’sretired, she’s dumbfoundedas to why we don’t have a clos-er relationship.

I made a commitment“until death us do part,” andI’ll keep it. But after tryingunsuccessfully for years tobuild a deeper relationship(including counseling), Ideveloped other interests. If

my wife is feeling our rela-tionship is emotionallyempty, it’s because this is therelationship she built. Youreap what you sow. — MovedOn

Dear Moved On: Weunderstand why your mar-riage has reached this point,but your unwillingness togive your wife anotherchance indicates that you arepunishing her for the damageshe caused. It is counterpro-ductive to let the marriageslowly die rather than askyour wife to come with youfor counseling to repairthings. We’re talking aboutthe rest of your life. You canstill have a rewarding mar-riage, but you both have towork on it. Now is youropportunity. Finally.

Dear Annie: I found theletter from “A.” so refreshing.The mother told her son that

certain events require a per-sonal phone call instead of atext message, and then he didit. What magic did she use?Communication. She toldhim calmly what she wanted,it was reasonable, and he didit.

People can’t read yourmind. Stop acting affrontedand insulted or stewing inyour own replay of pastevents, and communicatecalmly. — Not Karnack

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Candidates turn out Wednesday for opening day of qualifying for November election

Candidate for district judge in Division A Desiree Dyessqualified Wednesday morning, accompanied by sister,Angelique Freel, and niece and nephew, Jacob and Corinne.

Robert Owsley is seeking the district judge’s seat in divisionA of Tenth Judicial District Court. His wife, Kathy, accom-panied him Wednesday morning during the first hour ofqualifying that continues through Friday.

Clerk of Court Louie Bernardgreeted candidates qualify-ing Wednesday morningincluding Lala Sylvester whowas the first to qualify at 8a.m. Sylvester is running forthe seat in District B.

Randy Williams is a candidate for City Marshal. His friendand campaign worker Shane Butler accompanied Williamsto qualify.

Westin Key hands o the forms and cash fee to Clerk of CourtLouie Bernard so that his dad, Tim Key, can qualify to runfor City Marshal. Key’s wife, Lauren was with her husbandand son.

Kevin Stafford qualified torun for City Marshall takingthe field to three candidates.Qualifying continuesthrough Friday.

Shelia Cagle gets instruc-tions from Clerk of CourtLouie Bernard as she quali-fied for Justice of the Peacein Ward 3 that includes Flora,Provencal, Marthaville,Powhatan and surroundingareas. Cagle has been justiceof the peace in Ward 3 for 18years.

Gahagan Lee qualified to runfor re-election as mayor ofAshland. Lee qualified torun for his fifth term.Signing him is was ChiefDep. Clerk of Court LindaCockrell.

In a bit of a surprise, TommyO’Con qualified to run forconstable of Ward 3 in theRobeline area. O’Con hasserved as mayor of Robelinefor the past 32 years and willseek a new job in November.

Stanley Salter is not runningfor office. Instead, he filledin for Mike Hilton, who isrunning for re-election to theNatchitoches Parish SchoolBoard in District 4. State lawallows for another person topresent a notarized affidavitand qualify for a candidate.

Rhonda Roge qualified forFred Gahagan who is run-ning for City Judge. Gahaganhas held that office for thepast 30 years.

Harry Graham is running forre-election to District 2 onthe Natchitoches ParishSchool Board. He is seekinghis third term.

Dep. Clerk of CourtMachelle Dowden regis-tered Donna Masson.Masson qualified to run forher second term on theNatchitoches Parish SchoolBoard in District 11,

The Rev. Steven Harris, pas-tor of Abundant LifeInternational Ministry, qual-ified to run for theNatchitoches Parish SchoolBoard seat in District 8. Thisis Harris’s first fun for office.

Clerk of Court Louie Bernardsigned in George Rhymes,the Natchitoches ParishSchool Board member fromDistrict 1. Rhymes is seekinghis re-election to his secondterm.

By LaMar GaffordSports Editor

T h eL a k e v i e wGators heldtheir inau-gural “Meetthe Gators”presentationAug. 15 to afull crowdinside theschool’s cafe-teria.

Lakeview head coachFreddie Hallman talked tofans and parents as he intro-duced the players and coach-es that will be representingthe school for the upcomingseason.

“This is something I’vebeen doing everywhere I’vebeen as a head coach,”Lakeview head coach FreddieHallman said. “It’s just some-thing I’ve done because a lotof these fans don’t knowthese kids when the helmetsare off and know what theylook like. This is an opportu-nity to introduce them andtalk about what the upcomingseason is supposed to be look-ing like.”

Freeman highlighted hisintroduction of the team by

first presenting the sevenseniors who will lead theteam.

Montez Pikes, JaylanAllen, Jaquarious Ardison,Davian Andrews, DeAnthonyBrown, Donta Turner andJuron Supalo will hope to putthe Gators right back into theLouisiana High SchoolAthletic Association(LHSAA) Class 2A playoffsafter missing the nod by merepercentage points last season.

“We have a long ways to goto get where we need to be at,”Hallman said to the crowd.“For us to be competitive, it’snot just about just coachingthese guys and coaches, butit’s also about coaching theseparents to understand what itmeans for us to be likeCalvary or West Monroe.”

While introducing theplayers, Hallman also intro-duced his coaching staff,which is a mix of new coach-

es and holdovers from the oldstaff.

Kendrick Moore, TonyRainey, Lawrence Seawoodand Brian Ross remain on theGators’ staff, while BeauTravis, Lavance Williams,Philip Ponder, Ryan Wilmoreand Hallman’s son, Cam, arethe new additions.

Hallman also handed outawards to six players who didnot miss a practice during thesummer and fall periods.

The six players---Allen,Pikes, Turner, DeMichaelPikes, Austin Nelson andJaquan Chism--were giventhe title as Hallman’s Heroesfor their perfect attendanceand leading by example.

“Ideally, you always antici-

pate and would have loved forit to be 20-25 of those awardsgiven out, but it’s a start,”Hallman said. “We’re tryingto build continuity and stabil-ity and if you give themanother year, that kids willunderstand and know what toexpect. Hopefully in the yearsto come, it gets better.”

While their plans for par-ticipating in a jamboree haveyet to be announced, theGators will prepare for theseason with a scrimmageagainst Ringgold set for 6p.m. Friday.

Lakeview will open its sea-son Sept. 4 when they face fel-low Natchitoches Parish rivalSt. Mary’s at Turpin Stadiumin the “Battle of the Red”.

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Thursday, August 21, 2014


LaMar Gafford, Sports Editor(318) 352-3618

email: [email protected]

THURSDAYFootballNSU mock game, 6 p.m.

FRIDAYFootballHuntington @ SMH, 5 p.m.Ringgold @ Lakeview, 6 p.m.NCHS @ Capt. Shreve, 6 p.m.SoccerLa. College @ NSU, 7 p.m.

On deckBy LaMar GaffordSports Editor

After beinglimited aweek earlierin their firsts c r i m m a g e,t h eNorthwesternState Demonswere givenmore of achance toshow what they could do.

The Demons’ second prac-tice Aug. 16 featured ninetouchdowns in 120 plays andplenty of big plays for thedefense as they continue tomake way to the regular sea-son opener Aug. 28 againstMissouri State.

“I though that today wasgreat with a good crowd,”Demons head coach JayThomas said. “Everybody’sexcited about the season, justlike us. I thought the scrim-mage went really well acrossthe board. Thought it was wellbalanced, but we have to con-tinue working on tackling.The offense did a great jobrunning the football, we hadsome good passes in there.”

NSU went more in-depth inthe practice that includedgoing over late game situa-tions that saw the team score atouchdown in both situations---including a 20-yard touch-down by junior wide receiver

Ed Eagan in the corner of theend zone to end the practice.

“We ran the stutter [route]and I knew it was going to becoming to me, so I tried to goat it full speed and make theplay,” Eagan said.

The Demons’ passing gameopened up in the scrimmage,throwing for 363 yards andfour touchdowns, while com-pleting 32 of 52 passes at a 61.5

percent clip.Senior quarterback Zach

Adkins had a decent day com-pleting 16 of 25 passes for 170yards and two touchdowns.

Yet, with the aerial attack,NSU threw three intercep-tions during the day as well---two of those going to sopho-more safety Adam Jones.

“We practice forcingturnovers,” Jones said. “We

knew they were eventuallythey were going to pile up forus as along as we keep run-ning to the ball.”

While the “Purple Swarm”defense could not hit the quar-terbacks, they still made theirpresence known with con-stant pressure including aJones diving interception dur-ing one of the two-minutedrills.

“We had a slow start and wejust came together,” juniordefensive lineman LeroyArmstrong said. “We have tofight hard, play our blocks andbe smart with our reads. It allcame together at the end.”

While the Demons passingoffense and defense excelled,the running game was alsoeffective.

Despite averaging just 2.9yards per carry, the NSU run-ning backs scored four timesas Ronald Green led the waywith 56 yards and two trips tothe end zone on nine carries.

“We went into the scrim-mage situation and it was hitor miss,” Demons offensivecoordinator Ben Norton said.“We didn’t quite run the balland get the yardage we want-ed on first and second down,so we had some third-and-longsituations.”

Yet, they also showed theirtoughness with senior GarrettAtzenweiler delivering somepunishing runs at the expenseof the Demon defense.

“We’re learning our lessonon hitting ‘Big Atzy’ outthere,” NSU defensive coordi-nator Mike Lucas chuckled.

While school does not beginat NSU until Aug. 25, theDemon football players havegotten in the flow this weekwith a “mock school” week.The highlight of the week willbe a “mock game” tonight at 6p.m. at Turpin Stadium.

Thomas

Hallman

Northwestern State defenders find out that tackling senior running back GarrettAtzenweiler is not an easy task during the Demons’ second scrimmage Aug. 16. The runninggame was strong as it was responsible for four of the nine touchdowns scored in the game.

Photo by Gary Hardamon/NSU Photographic Services.

The Titans ‘02 travel softball team participated in the 12U FASA Team Appreciation tour-nament in Shreveport Aug. 9-10. The team won all seven of its games en route to the cham-pionship. On first row from left are Izzy Peluso, Ashley Gurley, Maddie Cory, Sara Holt,Reagan Davis. On second row are Maria Bienvenu, Jamie Fielder, Meredith Matt, LaurenBass, Bell Etheridge and Victoria Parrie. On third row are Coaches Anthony Parrie andChris Cory.

The Titans also had four players on their travel team fromNatchitoches and all four attend St. Mary’s School. Eachplayer started in the team’s championship game withMeredith Matt on the pitching circle, Maria Bienvenu atthird base, Reagan Davis at second and Izzy Pelusopatrolling left field. The Titans will play next in LakeCharles Aug. 23. From left are Peluso, Davis, Matt andBienvenu.

Demons’ offense storms back with air, ground scores

The Many Tigers will hosttheir second Red Out gameSept. 19 against the LoyolaCollege Prep (Shreveport)Flyers at 7 p.m. in TigerStadium.

All money raised for theevent will come from sellingshirts commemorating theevent and will go to theChildren’s Heart Foundationto increase the public aware-ness of congenital heartdefects and Childhood HeartDisease.

The shirts are $15 and areavailable in all sizes.

For further information,visit the “Red Out for CHDs”event page on Facebook.

Many to playLoyola in RedOut game

Lakeview fans, parents come out to ‘Meet the Gators’

Lakeview principal William Hymes talks to fans about theupcoming season during the school’s inaugural “Meet theGators” presentation Aug. 15. From left are Hymes andLakeview head football coach Freddie Hallman.

Photo by Kevin Shannahan.

Lakeview cheerleaders show their school spirit for fans dur-ing the event. Photo by Kevin Shannahan.

Provencalto host tourneyfor scholarship

The Provencal LittleLeague Field will host theinaugural Double K MemorialScholarship FoundationSoftball Tournament Aug. 22-23 in honor of Kelcie Vercherand Kaitlyn Rachal.

Cost for the tournament is$150 and is limited to 12 teamsmaximum.

The scholarship is namedafter Vercher and Rachal,who tragically were killed inSeptember 2011 after a caraccident claimed their lives.

Money raised from thetournament will go to thefoundation that will help aida 2015 graduating senior thatmeets those qualifications.

For further information orto make a donation, contactCrystal Bonds at (318) 554-8469or Tori Bonds at (318) 609-1157.

Team Wes will host a co-edsoftball tournament Aug. 22-24 at Highland Park in honorof Wes Rollo with proceedsgoing to the St. JudeChildren’s Research Hospital.

Registration for the double-elimination tournament willbe $150 per team and eachteam will be limited to fivehome runs per contest. Withan additional $10 before firstpitch of each game, a teamcan purchase an additionalfive home runs.

Concessions and t-shirtwill be sold and the top threeteams will receive t-shirtsbased on their final rankings.

The tournament is alsoaccepting sponsorships thatrange from the $50 Partnersin Hope sponsorship to the$500 Platinum sponsorship.

Co-ed tourneyto benefit St.Jude Children’s

The Natchitoches YouthSoccer League will conductregistrations for theupcoming season Aug. 16and Aug. 23 at the FirstPresbyterian Church from9 a.m.-1 p.m.

All youth must have abirth certificate providedby their parents and youththat are 4 years old by July31 are eligible to play.

Registration for youthages 4-10 is $55 and the costis $75 for those 11 years orolder.

Ve r s a t i l eNorthwesternState receiverand record-setting returnspecialist EdEagan hasearned a thirdspot on the2014 CollegeF o o t b a l lPerformance Awards WatchList, being included among30 contenders for the NationalAll-Purpose Performer of theYear honor at the Division IFCS level.

Eagan had a sensational 20-yard touchdown catch, leap-ing in the corner of the endzone and snagging a perfectlythrown Zach Adkins throw, tocap the Demons’ two-hourscrimmage Saturday inTurpin Stadium. NSU wentthrough a light workout

Sunday and opens the seasonAug. 28, at home againstMissouri State.

Eagan was first ranked bythe CFPA among the top 40kick returners in FCS, andthen the top 34 punt return-ers, late last month.

Eagan, a New Orleans-HolyCross product, was picked byleague coaches for thePreseason SouthlandConference Team as a returnspecialist.

He is a starting receiver forthe Demons and made 46catches, tops on the team andthe fifth-best single-seasontotal in school history, lastyear. His 585 yards receivingwas second on last year’steam behind 2013 senior LouisHollier.

In two years, he owns a 9.0punt return career averagewith a 50-yard touchdown last

year against Langston.He has a career 23.5 aver-

age on kickoff returns,including an 82-yard TD as afreshman against SamHouston State. He set single-season school records with 34kickoff returns and 798 yardslast fall. With 1,080 careerkick return yards, he is justover halfway with two sea-sons remaining to topping theschool record of 2,084 yardsby Phillip Harvey from 2009-12.

Earlier this summer,Adkins and senior corner-back Imoan Claiborne werelisted on the CFPA Watch Listfor their positions.

N S UDirector ofA t h l e t i c sGreg Burkejoined theTim BrandoShow in stu-dio Aug. 15 todiscuss thec o n s t a n t l yevolving col-lege athletics landscape withparticular focus on the rela-tionship between FBS andFCS programs.

Burke, the 2010-11 presidentof the Football ChampionshipSubdivision AthleticsDirectors Association, waspositive about the currentassociation between the twolevels during a 12-minute con-versation with Brando, one of

the most highly-regardedbroadcasters covering collegesports. The Shreveport nativeand resident is a nationalcommentator for Fox Sportsafter 18 years with CBS Sportsas the studio host forSaturday college footballgames.

The contention that therecent vote for autonomy inNCAA regulations for schoolsin the Southeastern, Big Ten,Big XII, Atlantic Coast andPac 12 conferences will resultin less or no opportunity forregular-season contests in allsports against smallerDivision I programs such asNorthwestern State doesn’thold up, Burke told Brando.

“We need those footballguarantees and we need those

basketball guarantees,” Burkesaid. “The BCS shoveledmoney our way which helpedus out with FCS football tele-casts and getting us a lot ofexposure. At the same, and Isay this modestly because Ihave a lot of friends at thatlevel in the top 60 (now gener-ally referred to as the schoolsin the ‘Power Five’ confer-ences), they need us too. Theyneed the games. I think we’regood for each other.”

In June, Burke attended theNational Association ofCollegiate Directors ofAthletics convention inOrlando, Fla. along with 85-90athletic directors across alllevels and said he came awayconfident with the future ofcollegiate athletics as an FCS

program.“I did get the feeling that

something needed to changeand I think we all agreed, butI didn’t get the feeling wecouldn’t all still exist togetherstill,” Burke said. “There areother issues across the land-scape of Division I; the trans-fer issue I think is very impor-tant; the scholarship limit isvery important.

“We were assured by someprofessionals I really respectthat those things were notgoing to change. If somehowwe can all blend that into thecost of attendance and if thetop 60 want to do it, they can. Idon’t think the sky is falling, Ithink college athletics stillhas a great future.”

Burke, who has studied cost

of attendance and the idea ofpaying players for over adecade, said he believes thereis an undervalue of benefitsstudent-athletes currentlyreceive from their respectiveinstitutions.

“We have a young man onour football team, ImoanClaiborne, senior cornerback,first-team preseason All-Southland Conference fromAlexandria and he was inter-viewed at media day and theyasked him about the cost ofattendance and getting paid,”Burke said. “His responsewas, ‘I’m getting a lot already.There wasn’t an expectationon my part that I should getany more.’ Imoan, by the wayis married and has a two-year-old daughter.”


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After a refreshing day off,the Northwestern State foot-ball team began its “mockschool week” schedule withan FBI class Monday before atwo-hour later afternoonworkout in full pads as theDemons cleaned up miscuesfrom Saturday’s major scrim-mage.

Classes at NSU start nextMonday. Next Thursday, theDemons open the season athome against Missouri State.Coach Jay Thomas is givinghis squad morning meetings,activities and seminars in thesame time windows as classperiods, then working in theafternoon with the samegame-week routine the teamuses all season long.

The workdays start thisweek with FBI class – anabbreviation for “footballintelligence” covering thegamut, including reviews ofrules and on Monday morn-ing, an introduction toschemes used by MissouriState.

Coaches reviewed gametape of Saturday’s scrimmagein position meetings, and hadmore highlights than lists ofcorrections to make.

“We did a lot of good things,but our kickoff coverage need-ed work and we got that cor-rected today,” said special

teams coordinator AugustMangin. “(Punter) AndyWickman looked pretty goodtoday. The day off yesterdayreally helps kickers and pun-ters.”

Defensive coordinator MikeLucas said it was easy to seewho stepped to the fore on thePurple Swarm unit.

“I was really happy withthe pass rush we got. Ourfront guys did a great jobputting pressure on the quar-terback,” he said. “MarionChapman at linebacker had agreat day and is really knock-

ing the rust off after missinglast year. Adam Jones is show-ing us the move from line-backer to free safety was theright thing to do. Two inter-ceptions, athletic plays, madewith the skills you don’t coachand boy, you enjoy seeingthem put on display.”

Ben Norton, the Demons’offensive coordinator, foundmuch to like watchingSaturday’s tape, but pre-dictably, if Lucas was pleasedwith the pass rush, the passprotection was not up to par.

“We got very good play at

quarterback and runningback, wide receivers are doinga great job, and our tight endsare making strides. In theoffensive line, we have someshuffling going on, someinjuries at that position, creat-ing inconsistency and we’vegot to fight through and getbetter play after play,” saidNorton.

“Zach (Adkins, the Demons’returning starting quarter-back) had a great day, made alot of good plays. He handledthe offense well, made a lot ofplays in and out of the pocket,and was under tremendouspressure from the defense,which was very tough to han-dle,” said Norton. “All the run-ning backs did good and it’seasy to see we’re well stockedthere.”

Lucas said he is feeling con-fident about the progress thedefense is making, just over aweek away from the opener.

“We’re getting better everyday, and there’s no questionwe feel a lot better than we dida week ago,” he said. “Wewatched a lot of tape onMissouri State today. Theyhave a very athletic quarter-back and our guys know we’vegot to be very good nextThursday night.”

Monday’s competitive 11-on-11 period was a goalline sit-

uation that Lucas believes willbenefit the team throughoutthe season.

“We got to work against thepersonnel groupings we’ll seeagainst teams in our league,”he said. “We put the ball downon the 4 and got after it, andour guys did a good job.”

While the team didn’t havea workout Sunday, the coach-ing staff met and shored updepth chart assignments. Thatallowed Mangin to move for-ward with special teamsassignments.

“It helps greatly. Gettingsome of those guys’ roles bet-ter defined, changing themfrom the ‘on the border’ sta-tus, allows us to get our teamslined up and have guys knowwhat we’re asking of them,”he said.

The Demons will work outin shoulder pads Tuesdayafternoon, then go through amedia training sessionTuesday evening featuringDemon Sports Networkannouncers PatrickNetherton and TonyTaglavore. Netherton is asocial media expert whileTaglavore, who has his ownmarketing firm, has twodecades of television sportsand news experience and willcoach the Demons in inter-view skills.

A $10,000 giveaway high-lights NSU’s inaugural“Games & Fame” event to behosted by the DemonsUnlimited Foundation Aug.23, and proceeds from theevent will benefit NSU’s stu-dent-athletes, coaches andstaff by providing funds tobe used for scholarships,facility enhancements anddaily operating costs.

For $100 per ticket, fanswill have a chance at takinghome the $10,000, which willbe offered in the form of a“reverse raffle” at the Aug.23 event from 6-9 p.m. inPrather Coliseum.

All entries will be placedinto the drawing, and eachticket pulled will be elimi-nated. Fans who choose toupgrade to a $125 raffle tick-et will have a one-time“reentry” for the grandprize. Also, prizes will beawarded to the first ticketpulled as well as every 20thticket.

Each raffle ticket alsoserves as admission for twoto the “Games & Fame”event. Fans will enjoy a tail-gate-style atmosphere withgames, entertainment, foodand more surrounding the$10,000 giveaway.

Small silent and live auc-tions will also be part of theevent. The attire is casualwith shorts, T-shirts andsandals appropriate.

Additionally, fans willhave the opportunity to takepictures and visit with NSUcoaches and student-ath-letes. Success on the playingsurfaces, in the classroomand in the community dur-ing the 2013-14 seasons willbe a focal point of the eventwith a myriad of trophiesand awards on display.

“Each of the 14 Division Isports at NSU achieved greatthings in the past year andit’s important to showcasethese accomplishments,”said Greg Burke, NSU’sdirector of athletics. “Whilepointing out great thingsover the past year, this eventwill also help raise much-needed funds to sustainmomentum and help reachthe next level of success.”

During the reverse raffle,the holders of the final fivetickets drawn will have thechance to negotiate a split ofthe $10,000. Any holder notpresent will be assumed tobe “all or nothing” with nosplit, but majority vote ofthose present will prevail.

If no agreement isreached among the final fivewinners, another ticket willbe drawn to eliminate onecontestant and negotiationsand drawings will continueuntil the $10,000 giveawayhas been completed.

Tickets can be purchasedby calling 318-357-5251 or bycontacting AssociateAthletic Director AdamJonson [email protected]. Moreinformation is available atNSUDemons.com/win10k.

Demons’reverse raffleto give prizes

Eagan

Eagan named to third spot on CollegeFootball Performance Award watch list

Northwestern State starts ‘mock school week’ after day off

Northwestern State senior quarterback Zach Adkins looksfor an open receiver during training camp.

Photo by Gary Hardamon/NSU Photographic Services.

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Northwestern State’s Burke talks college athletics on Tim Brando Show

Under the leadership ofNatchitoches Parish SchoolBoard President Carl MeansSr., an organizing committeehas announced plans for thesecond annual SchoolEmployee Rally Saturday,Aug. 23, at NatchitochesCentral High SchoolGymnasium from 10 a.m. - 1p.m.

The theme for this year’sevent, which is designed torecognize all school boardemployees along with settinga spirited tone for the begin-ning of the 2014-15 school year,will be “Together We GoFurther.” School systememployees and their familieswill be guests for the event,which will run from 10 a.m.until 1 p.m., and will includemotivational words, food, fel-lowship, and entertainment.

“My heart is overwhelmedwith gratitude toward theentire Natchitoches Parish

School staff for theirendurance, dedication andcommitment, standing underpressure an taking care of ourchildren throughout theschool year,” said Means,who spearheaded thefirst employee pep rally a yearago. “I wanted to have anevent to show the staff justhow much they are valued andappreciated.”

The event will be fullyfunded by donations from thecommunity. Individuals andbusinesses interested in sup-porting the event should con-tact LaCarsha Babers at 318-238-4421 or Mary Means at 318-352-9102.


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Natchitoches Parish School Board and Committee MemberRuss Danzy and his wife Rosemary Danzy made a $300donation to the Natchitoches Parish School Employee PepRally. On front row from left are Ralph Wilson, AnitaDubois, Joella Wilson, Danzy and Heather Martin. On backrow are Chris Post and Carlos Donaway. The pep rally isSaturday at the NCHS gym from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Natchitoches Parish School Employee Pep Rally CommitteeMember and business owner of Campti 1 Stop CarlosDonaway, makes a $500 donation to the Natchitoches ParishSchool Employee Pep Rally. From left are Ralph Wilson,Anita Dubois, Joella Wilson, Donaway, Chris Post andHeather Martin.

Natchitoches Parish School Board and Committee MemberTommy Melder and his wife Brenda Melder made a $250donation to the Natchitoches Parish School Employee PepRally. From left are Melder, Anita Dubois, Chris Post,Heather Martin, Joella Wilson, Carlos Donaway and RussDanzy.

Attorney Robert Owsley makes a $200 donation to theNatchitoches Parish School Employee Pep Rally. From leftare Owsley and Committee Member Heather Martin.

Attorney Desiree Dyess makes a $250 donation to theNatchitoches Parish School Employee Pep Rally. From leftare Committee Member LaCarsha Babers and Dyess.

Pep rally organizersplan morning of fun,activities to show appreciation to employees

Natchitoches Parish Supt.of Schools Dale Skinner willspeak to the Kiwanis Club ofNatchitoches at the NSUComplex on Hwy. 1 BypassThursday, Aug. 21 at noon. Hewill present his vision, goalsand plans for the school year.Call LaCarsha Babers formore details at 238-4421.

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New Light BaptistChurch Family will holdRevival Services Friday, Aug.22 at 7 p.m. Guests includePastor Ocie Charles and theUnited MBC family onWednesday, Pastor Aill Harrisand the Abundant Life Churchon Thursday and PastorRandall Gipson and the UnionHill Baptist Church on Friday.

Pentecost BaptistChurch, 9425 Hwy. 1 South inNatchez, will celebrate theanniversary of Rev. Joe Sr. andDorothy Williams with threenights of festivities. The cele-bration begins Friday, Aug. 22at 7 p.m., followed by MinisterAggie Baber and theTabernacles of Love ChoirSaturday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. AnAll Gospel Musical will climaxthe event Sunday, Aug. 24 at 3p.m. with Rev. Ali Harris Jr.and the Abundant Life Choiralong with the NatchitochesParish Detention CenterChoir. For information call318-357-8711.

Bethel Baptist ChurchFamily will celebrate Friendsand Family Day ProgramSunday, Aug. 24 at 3 p.m. withguest Rev. Ardonul Brinsonand the St. Mary BaptistChurch family.

St. Savior Baptist Churchwill celebrate Family andFriends Day Sunday, Aug. 24 at2:30 p.m. with Rev. GeorgeKirts of Mt. Sinai BaptistChurch in Campti.

Jabez MBC will hold aMission Service Sunday, Aug.24 at 3 p.m. with Rev. OtisCorley and the ChocktawIsland Baptist Church. Fortransportation call 472-6700 or581-3389.

St. Matthew BaptistChurch will host the ProdigalSoldiers Ministries Aug. 24 at2:30 p.m. in Creston. Guestsinclude eight-year-old Rev.Levart Leonard of Ruston, theyouth choir of St. PeterBaptist Church of Campti andCaroline Baptist Church ofSaline. The PSM is a group ofdisciplined disciples who usetheir gifts and talents to reachout to a world that is hurt andlonging for truth. For informa-tion call 932-6943 or 609-3988.

Zion Baptist Church willhost an Evening of SongFriday, Aug. 29. For informa-tion contact Pastor BrotherAdam Joplin at 423-9283 orMusic Director BrotherFerrell Marr at 352-2879.

Coldwater BaptistChurch, 6558 Hwy. 6 in theHagewood community, willhost “Sunday Singing” Aug. 31at 6 p.m. The FBC in Robeline,Marthaville and the OldPisgah Baptist Church willcollaborate to conduct the ser-vice. Snacks and refreshmentswill be provided.

Gilgal MBC will celebratethe 18th anniversary of PastorLamar and Elect Lady Sis.Rose Richardson Sunday, Sept.28 at 2:30 p.m. with guestspeaker Rev. Elbert Demery Jr.of Evergreen Baptist Churchand music by their MaleChorus.

Operation ChristmasChild will host a countdownevent Monday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.at Westside Baptist Church tomotivate, encourage and offerinformation about OCC. Forinformation and reservationscall 471-9415 or 352-2383.

Newly established in theNatchitoches area, theUnited Baptist TheologicalSeminary and Bible College

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Happy BirthdayTierra S. Jackson

Love,mom and dad

Amelia and RobertJackson

and grandparentsStanley and Lora Sarpy

Natchitoches Trio vacation out westDenise Bailey, husband

Grant and sister DonnaGreene went on a 2-weekvacation from July 29-Aug.12. The trio flew into SaltLake City, Utah, and rented acar to drive over 2,600 miles,visiting three national parksspread across four states.While in Utah, the grouptook a tour of Temple Squareand Big Cottonwood Canyonand attended a performanceby the Mormon TabernacleChoir.

In Montana they visitedYellowstone National Park,viewing nature’s creationsincluding Old FaithfulGeyser, Grand PrismaticSprings, the petrified tree,Old Faithful and RooseveltLodge, and the GrandCanyon. “The tree is the onlyupright petrified tree I’veever seen,” said Bailey. “Wealso saw several herds ofbison and elk and a grizzlybear as well as a black bear.We drove to WatertownGlacier International PeacePark, which is just over theCanadian border in theprovince ofAlberta. Amazingly, theCanadian border agent notonly knew how to say‘Natchitoches,’ he knew allabout it because his brotherdid mission work in the cityback in the 70s. What a smallworld!”

In Gardiner, Mont. theytook a five-mile horsebackride and an eight-mile whitewater rafting trip down theYellowstone River. In thetown of Whitefish they drovethrough Glacier NationalPark to see the remainingglaciers, expected to disap-pear within the next 15 yearsand drove the length of theGoing to the Sun Road.

“We had an amazingtime,” said Bailey. “We sawbeautiful landscapes andwildlife, met friendly peopleeverywhere we went, and arevery grateful for our GPSthat helped us navigate those2,600 miles in a rental car.”

The “Going-to-the-Sun Road,” completed in 1932, is theonly road that runs through Glacier National Park in Mont.Named a National Historic landmark and a Historic CivilEngineering Landmark, the narrow and winding roadspans 53 miles across the width of the park. Prior to its con-struction, traversing the park took three to four days.

Grant and Denise Bailey and Donna Greene, all ofNatchitoches, took a trip out West to visit YellowstoneNational Park. Established March 1, 1872 by the U.S.Congress and President Ulysses S. Grant, Yellowstone isconsidered the first national park in the world.

The Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone, named for itsstriking prismatic coloration, is the largest hot spring inthe U.S. and the third largest in the world.

Denise Bailey stands in theforeground with the GrandTeton National Park fillingthe skyline. Located 10miles South ofYellowstone, the parkreaches across 310,000 acres.

Laura Lavespere celebrated her 90th birthday with friends and family Sunday, July 20 atMerci Beaucoup Restaurant. On the front row surrounding Laura are Carol Hebert,Chandler Hebert, Anne Marie Hebert and Gracie Hebert. On the back row from left areAmanda Hebert, Jason Hebert, Bob Hebert, Charlotte Mobley, Sonny Lavespere, RebeccaLavespere and Aimee Lavespere. It was truly a joyous occasion!

The Louisiana SportsHall of Fame and NorthwestLouisiana History Museumwill present “An Evening ofArt,” Tuesday, August 29from 6 - 8 p.m. The event willcelebrate Natchitoches Artin August with an evening ofpainting and fun. ArtistLucretia Glorioso will guideparticipants through the

process of painting theirvery own work of art, remi-niscent of Natchitoches folkartist Clementine Hunter, totake home. All supplies areincluded in the $35 registra-tion fee. Light refreshmentswill be served. Reservationsare required and space islimited. For informationcontact 318-481-5070.

Museum to offer art classGlorioso’s painting style reflects scenes from the area.

The Natchitoches HighSchool, Class of 1964 ReunionCommittee will host a 50 yearreunion Friday-Sunday Aug.29-31. There will be a fish fryon Friday night at theKnights of Columbus Halland a cocktail buffet onSaturday at Maglieux’sRestaurant. The activitieswill begin at 6 p.m. bothnights. Friday night willinclude a memorial table fordeceased members. Saturdayactivities will include tours ofthe Louisiana Sports Hall ofFame and History Museum,Fort St. Jean Baptiste, the oldNatchitoches High Schoolbuilding, and downtownshops.

Members will compile a“Bio” book entitled “WhatHave You Been Doing for the

Last 50 Years?” It will includeshort stories of classmates’lives since high school. Yellowor pink slips will be forthcom-ing for grammatical or liter-ary lapses due to the passingof time, as per our dear MissRobson.

Planning committee mem-bers are Linda CataneseCockrell, Sandra McCainHines, Julie Hughes Callihan,Judy Blocker Hardee,Margaret Ann Carroll, JudyCummings Worsham,Kathleen SolomonMcFarland, CynthiaStephens, Gloria KileCannaday, Jerry McWherterand Danny Methvin. Forinformation e-mail [email protected] or goto the official Facebook page,“NHS Class of 1964.”

Class of 1964 to hold reunion

By Henry “Buddy” Maggio This article is based on a

large stock ranch that waspurchased in Texas prior tothe Civil War by Jean Baptisteand Phanor Prudhomme wholived on Oakland Plantation.It sheds light on a small Texasledger, a stock raiser, oil dis-covery and how a town inTexas got its name.

Listed are a few selectedentries from the ledger a’srecorded by Jean Baptiste andPhanor Prudhomme.

The first reads: “DebitJanuary 1852, by purchase of3,200 acres of land in NavarroCounty on Richland Bayouand Pine Oak Creek - cashpaid $2,400.” As one willnotice the price is .75 centsper acre. The ranch was locat-ed seven miles East ofCorsicana, Texas. HenryWarren Powell was hired tomanage the ranch.

The 1850 NatchitochesParish Census lists Powellwas living in the Calvin areawith his wife and children.The census was taken beforeWinn Parish was createdfrom Natchitoches Parish in1851. Powell moved his family

to the Texas ranch in 1852. The following are addition-

al entries from the ledger:“July 11,1852. Expenses fromdriving 315 head - cows,steers, calves .... March 25,1855. To Lafleur for carryingpapers to Powell. April 16 - Tothe same for 13 days going andcoming at $1 a day. Sept. 21-Expenses for driving 23 head -to wit 14 mares, four colts,four little mules and one bull.Oct. 30 - To Lafleur 35 days at$1.50. Expenses to drive 311head horned stock, four hiredhand’s and Powell $200. July1856 - For Felix Metoyer -horse $125.

October 15, 1857 - To Powellto pay taxes, attorney, etc.Expenses to drive 47 steers$100.42. By two slaves sent tothe Vacherie to stay there$1,800. By 32 mares and 14foals $1,260.

Nov. 14, 1862 - To Powell forCounty and State taxes $40.38.War Taxes 1862, $84.73. Thewar tax was paid inConfederate money. The fol-lowing entries were made ona page titled “Notes andRemarks.”

April 21, 1858. “In the spring of 1856 great

many calves were frozen todeath. There was the eighth ofMarch, a Northern that lastedeight days.”

May26 “I owe the Society 17 and a

half steers I made come bySeneca Pace when I had sentmy blacks to Texas and threecows and three calves. I hadtaken 35 (illegible) and sixcows.”

“We are giving a quarter ofthe calves to Powell to occupyand keep the Vacherie. It isagreed between Powell andus, that if we lost the

improvements on the landthat we have lost, we wouldgive him $1,200 to indemnifyhim.”

The 1870 Navarro County,Texas census list H. W. Powellas a Stock Raiser, age 54, wife,Louise, age 47, children,Emily 17, Remy 16, George 14,Phanor 12, and Annie 10.

As previously mentionedthe war tax was paid withConfederate money. When theCivil War ended in 1865,Confederate money wasworthless. The South’s econo-my was in shambles, Slaveryhad been abolished. Taxeswere high and paid in U. S.currency.

The Corsicana VisitorsGuide reads: “In 1894, oil wasdiscovered by accident onlyblocks from Corsicana’s busi-ness district as drillers werecompleting an artesian wellto expand the city’s water sup-ply. Within six years, 500 wellsoperating within the city lim-its were producing 800,000barrels annually, makingCorsicana the site of the firstcommercial oil field in Texas.

Powell, Texas is locatedseven miles east of Corsicanaon Highway 31. Quoting a his-torical marker located inPowell, Texas titled “ThePowell Oil Field” it reads:“One of the world’s mostpetroleum fields discoveredin 1905, developed in threeperiods. A number of earlyshallow wells (800 - 1,000) inNacatosh sand ..... Are stillproducing....In 1924, Powell,Texas ran over 40 million bar-rels.”

The 3,200 acres bought byJean Baptiste and PhanorPrudhomme on RichlandBayou is now part of the

Richland - ChambersReservoir, and the thirdlargest lake in Texas covering44,752 acres.

In “A Personal Recollectionof the History and People ofPowell, Texas,” by HowardJackson he states, “I was toldthat Powell got its name froma Mr. Powell, one of the earlycattlemen (brand ‘P’). Thelocation was first calledPowell Switch, where penshad been built for cattle load-ing.” Henry W. Powell died in1898 and is buried inOakwood Cemetery,Corsicana.

My thanks to DaisyPrudhomme and KathleenBatten whose generositymade this article possible. ToCarolyn Breedlove for trans-lating the Texas Ledger fromFrench to English. To DianeGunter for her help withresearch. SOURCES:

Navarro County TexasGenealogical Society Library,Corsicana, TX. “A PersonalRecollection of the Historyand People of Powell, Texas”by Howard Jackson. 1978.

“History of Calvin,Louisiana,” Masters Theses,by W. E. Carpentor, Jr. 1977.NSU.

will offer classes everyMonday and Tuesday from 6-9p.m. at Evergreen MBC, locat-ed at 8360 Hwy. 71 in St.Maurice. Classes are open tothe public regardless of eth-nicity and denomination.Late registration ends Sept. 2.Registration fee is required toenroll. The degrees offeredare bachelor of theology,bachelor of religious educa-tion, master of theology, mas-ter of religious education andmore. For information, callDr. Doris Small at 318-554-9434or Rev. Elbert Demery Jr. at318-652-2109.

New ProvidencePrimitive Baptist Church,located on Hwy. 154 inRinggold, will host the SacredHarp Singing Saturday, Sept.

6. Singing will begin at 10a.m. with a pot luck lunch atnoon. For more informationcontact Peggy Ray at 318-932-5494.

United MBC of Natchezwill hold a Helping HandProgram for Deacon ClarenceJones Sr. Saturday, Sept. 13 at7 p.m. Guests include theUnited MBC Choir, Big Showthe Quartet Boys of Zwolle,the New Disciples ofNatchitoches, MichaelBenjamin “Little Sugar,” theChosen Voices of Ruston,Ron-lyn and TCS ofNatchitoches and the SingingStars of Natchitoches. Forinformation call 352-1692.

Calvary Baptist Church,312 Hwy. 3191, will celebrate

62 years with an OldFashioned Homecoming ser-vice Sunday, Sept. 14 at 10:30a.m. Brother Allen “Bubba”Walker of

New Beginnings BaptistChurch in Daingerfield,Texas will speak at the event.Walker and his wife Brendaare Natchitoches natives. Forinformation call 352-5017.

Christian BaptistChurch, 315 North St., willcelebrate its Choir’s anniver-sary Sept. 12-14. Pre musicalswill be held Friday night a 7p.m. featuring theNatchitoches ParishDetention Center Choir.Saturday, beginning at 6:30p.m., Jody and Company ofWinnfield will entertain the

gathering. On Sunday at 3p.m. the event will culminatewith the saint Savoir BaptistChurch of Cane River withPastor, Rev. Henry Edwards.For information call 471-3194.

Zion Baptist Church willhold a Missions ConferenceThursday-Sunday, Sept. 18-21.For information call 423-9283.

A grief support groupmeets the fourth Thursday at5:30 p.m. in the church hall atSt. Anthony of Padua at 911Fifth St. in Natchitoches.Anyone experiencing a lossmay attend.

United MethodistChurch in Montgomery hasAA meetings Wednesdays at 7p.m.

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Mitchell-ShirleyHaley Elizabeth Mitchell and Mark Anthony Shirley II

Haley Elizabeth Mitchell of Robeline and Mark AnthonyShirley II of Natchitoches announce their engagement andapproaching marriage Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. Brother T.J.Boyd will officiate the ceremony.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Terry and CindyMitchell of Robeline. She is the granddaughter of GuinGray and the late Earl K. Gray Sr. of Natchitoches and AltonMitchell and the late Susie Thibodaux of Robeline.

The groom-elect is the son of the late Mark Shirley I andDeAnna and Ron Jones of Natchitoches. He is the grandsonof the late Roy Gene and Edlyn Shirley of Natchitoches,Vernell and Jim Keedy of Natchitoches and Dalton andJoAnn Lofton of Birmingham, Ala.

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Sis. Ronda Helaire, Sis. Clotell Jackson and Bro. ElijahMcGaskey donated water to the Council on Aging onbehalf of Golden Star Chapter 62.

The Association for thePreservation of HistoricNatchitoches presented itsTri-Centennial Exhibit, MissCammie’s Dinner Table, at theLemee House Saturday, Aug.9. Visitors were treated to acollection of original AlbertaKinsey paintings from theThomas N. WhiteheadCollection and the MelroseCollection, and first editionsigned books of writers thatworked and visited MelrosePlantation during the eraCammie Henry owned thePlantation.

The exhibit displayed anumber of items from the per-sonal collection of Pat andJuanita Henry includingweavings created on thelooms at Melrose by Mr.Henry’s grandmother,Cammie Henry. Also fromtheir collection were prizedfamily portraits and otherunique artifacts.

The exhibit also featuredseveral full-page articles fromthe 1920s that appeared in theNew Orleans Times-Picayuneand the Dallas Morning Newstelling the stories of the artcommunity existing atMelrose during the first halfof the 1900s.

“Cammie Henry opened

her home to the creative artsand supported a thrivinggroup of individuals thatwent on to have a great influ-ence on the heritage ofLouisiana and beyond,” saidGary Cathey, APHN tri-cen-tennial chair. “Those individ-uals were instrumental in thebeginning of historic preser-vation of our state’s mostimportant historic sites. And,many of the historical bookswritten at Melrose continue tobe sources for scholars today.”

During the exhibit theAPHN accepted a donation ofa beautiful oil painting bylocal artist Ellen Howell.Howell has often made homesof historic interest the sub-jects of her paintings, and thepainting she donated was ofthe Lemee House in springwith the azaleas in full bloom.

“Melrose and the APHNhave a long history of sup-porting the local art commu-nity in Natchitoches, and weare honored to accept thisdonation from such a respect-ed artist,” said APHN presi-dent Dr. Vicki Parrish duringthe presentation ceremony.

Molly Dikerson, APHNfacilities director added,“This painting will be hung inthe Lemee House and greatly

enjoyed by all our visitors.”Howell, an NSU graduate,

studied and exhibited inEngland, Wales, andLouisiana, and is a past mem-ber of the Natchitoches ArtGuild. Her paintings alsoinclude traditional still life oilpaintings and nature scenespainted on wooden tie slabs.She currently works andexhibits her paintings in TresBien Antiques on Rue StDenis in Natchitoches. Shealso wrote and illustrated,“I’m Something, Too!” and

illustrated, “Poor Jack” and“The Outcasts” by localwriter George Rhymes.

The exhibit marks theeighth monthly Tri-Centennial Exhibit for theAPHN. Ron McBride, Tri-Centennial Manager said,“The APHN continues to set astandard that is unparalleled.We are so fortunate to includethese monthly events in ourSecond Saturday offerings asthey are spectacular. I learnso many new things about ourhistory from these exhibits.”

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Tri-Centennial event highlights influence of Melrose art community

Dr. Vicki Parrish shows visitors the actual tablecloth used byCammie Henry on her table. Henry would invite guests tosign the tablecloth and later she would embroider the nameswith colorful thread. Viewing the tablecloth from left areChrissy Henry; Joseph Henry, Cammie Henry’s great-greatgrandson and Joe Henry, Cammie Henry’s great grandson.

Cammie Henry’s family attended the APHN Tri-CentennialEvent Saturday when a number of artifacts from the family’sprivate collection were on display. From left are JuanitaHenry; Pat Henry, Cammie Henry’s grandson; MollyDickerson and Dr. Vicki Parrish.

Local artist Ellen Howell presented an original oil paintingof the Lemee House to be added to the APHN Collection.From left are Edgar and Joy Gaddis, parents of the artist;Howell; Alexa Boyett and Carolyn Stothart, aunts of theartist.

The public perused an interesting and educational display ofphotos, paintings, weavings and signed first edition booksthat were created at Melrose during the life of CammieHenry.

Rock and Roll Hall ofFamer and former ElvisPresley lead guitarist, JamesBurton, will present theJames Burton InternationalGuitarist Festival, Aug. 22-24in Shreveport. One constantin every festival is the bandJohnny Earthquake and theMoondogs.

"I love Johnny Earthquakeand the Moondogs and loveplaying with them and theyare the only band to havebeen invited to perform ineach of my festivals,” saidBurton. "They are always somuch fun and great, profes-sional musicians as well. Thefolks at our festival alwaysenjoy hearing them.”

The Moondogs will per-form with Burton as part ofhis 75th Birthday Celebrationon Friday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. atthe Red River Entertainment

District in downtownShreveport. The event is freeand open to the public.

There are several festivalrelated events on Saturday,Aug. 23, culminating in themain concert at the HistoricMunicipal Auditorium. Thisyear's concert features TraceAdkins, Vince Gill, PaulShaffer of the DavidLetterman Show, and Wilsonof the rock group Hart,Jimmy Vaughn, and manyothers.

All proceeds from the tick-et sales and other moneyraised at the festival will ben-efit the James BurtonFoundation, which buys andgives free guitars to childrenin schools, sick children inhospitals, and to woundedveterans and their families.

Rodney Harrington ofNatchitoches, lead singer of

The Moondogs, serves on theboard of directors on theJames Burton Foundation. " Iam very proud of the work wedo with James' foundation,"says Harrington.

"We have provided hun-dreds of guitars for childrenand veterans and have evenstarted music programs inschools that previously hadnone. Also, it is also a thrillto get to play music with thelegendary James Burton andwe are honored and humbledthat we are the only group toplay at every one of his festi-vals.”

Tickets are available forthe Saturday night show atthe festival and may beobtained through ticket mas-ter. For more information goto James BurtonInternational Guitar Festival2014 or call 318-425-5000.

Cane River Stitchers willmeet Monday, Aug. 25 at theFirst Presbyterian Church,114 Bienville St., at 10 a.m.Tammy Smith, a young localentrepreneur, will present theprogram. She is a designerand seamstress who will rep-resent LaLa Land Girly Stuff,handmade, funky, fun stuff forgirls. She will review the his-tory and current informationof her business and alsoexhibit some of her compa-ny's items. In addition, Smithwill display jewelry that shemakes. Interested personscan attend and consider mem-bership in Cane RiverStitchers. Contact BeverlyHarrell at 357-9416 for moredetails.

The Louisiana SportsHall of Fame and NorthwestLouisiana History Museumwill present “An Evening ofArt,” Tuesday, August 29 from6 - 8 p.m. The event will cele-brate Natchitoches Art inAugust with an evening ofpainting and fun. ArtistLucretia Glorioso will guideparticipants through theprocess of painting their veryown work of art, reminiscentof Natchitoches folk artistClementine Hunter, to takehome. All supplies are includ-ed in the $35 registration fee.Light refreshments will beserved. Reservations arerequired and space is limited.For information contact 318-481-5070.

Fort St. Jean Baptiste willoffer a lecture on “FromFortress of Louisburg to Fort

Mobile” Saturday, Aug. 23from 10-11 a.m. For informa-tion call 318-357-3101.

A Back to DanceWorkshop will be heldSaturday, Aug. 23. CindySeaton Dance Academy, locat-ed at 511 A South Jones St. inWinnfield, will be hosting aone day dance workshop offer-ing classes in Jazz, Hip Hop,Lyrical and Contemporarydance. Classes are open to alldancers from any studio agesix and up. The instructors forthis workshop will be KatyKress, Emanuel Washingtonand Michael Gasper. “Theworkshop costs $75 if regis-tered before Aug. 18 and $115after. “

The Natchitoches MeatPie Festival Beauty Pageantwill be held on Sept. 6. Thetheme is “CelebratingNatchitoches’ Tri-Centennial.” Boys 0-4 yearsand girls 0-23 can compete fortitles to represent the MeatPie Festival. There will alsobe categories for ages 24 andup. Contact the director formore information. Thepageant entry fee is $45. Boys0-4 years and girls 0-10 yearswill wear Sunday best, whileages 11 and up will wear for-mal attire. Miss Meat PieFestival will receive a $500scholarship and a free entry toLAFF Queen of Queenspageant. The Kings andQueens will represent theirtitles at the annualNatchitoches Meat PieFestival Sept. 12-13. For infor-mation, contact Alisa at 318-

315-0280, Courtney 318-602-8682 or Tammy at 318-658-8211.

Fort St. Jean Baptiste willhost Bocce Ball games, open toall ages Saturday, Sept. 6, from1-4:30 p.m. For informationcall 318-357-3101.

The Natchitoches MasterGardeners will host a Lunchand Learn Series Wednesday,Sept. 10. The theme is“Louisiana Super Plants”with Allen Owings, a stateornamental specialist and aprofessor at the LSUAgCenter, from noon “ 1 p.m.at the Natchitoches ArtsCenter. For information con-tact 318-357-2224.

NEWS ENTERTAINMENT HAPPY BIRTHDAY for

Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014:This year you could alternate

between nurturing and critical. Ifpeople start acting a little crazyaround you, it might be in directresponse to the mixed vibes you’resending. Try to get some feedback.You are unusually creative and fullof energy. You will enter a new 12-year luck cycle in late spring. Ifyou are single, others want to getto know you. Be careful whenmeeting new people, as you couldencounter someone who is emo-tionally unavailable. Get to knowsomeone very well before youdecide whether to commit. If youare attached, the two of you willenter a special period that bringsyou very close together. Acceptand respect your differences. CAN-CER can be clingy.

The Stars Show the Kind of DayYou’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive;3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You might feel caught

between doing what you wouldlike to do and doing what needs tobe done. Recognize manipulationfor what it is. You might not wantto play with those who are deeplyembedded in this type of behavior.Tonight: Choose a favorite stress-buster.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Your ingenuity will

come forward and eliminate a dif-ficult situation. You could be tootired to keep dealing with otherswho complicate your life. Givesome thought to establishingstronger boundaries. You knowwhat you want. Tonight: Join afriend at a favorite spot.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Stay anchored when deal-

ing with a domestic matter. Yourability to convert a difficult situa-tion into one that is easier could bechallenged. Be patient when deal-ing with others. Your fuse could beshort, especially with an associate.Tonight: Defer to someone else’sideas.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH You finally will feel

more up to snuff, only to have aloved one become touchy and with-drawn. You might need to let thissituation work itself out. Try notto be so uptight; instead, go off andchoose an activity that you enjoy.Tonight: What would you like todo?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH So much is going on behind

the scenes that you could be over-whelmed. You know what youwant, and you know where you areheading. Pulling back might be theonly smart response for now. Itwon’t be long before you feel morein control. Tonight: Do your thing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH A discussion can be put

off only for so long. Your creativi-ty will feed naturally into your day.What you see happen could pleaseyou, even though you might nothave anticipated that reaction.What you were concerned aboutwon’t be an issue now. Tonight: Amidweek break.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)HHH A loved one could become

very demanding regarding a finan-cial concern. The two of you clear-ly do not share the same values,and it will become very evidentwhen money is involved. Tonight:Be willing to clear out extra work,even if it takes you all night.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)HHHHH You might feel as if you

are caught between a rock and ahard place. You need to rethink aproblem and come to a decision.Your ability to negotiate a differ-ent solution will emerge once youdetach. Take a walk to clear yourmind. Tonight: Choose a favoritemental escape.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You could be over-

whelmed by all the choices anassociate presents. Somehowyou’ll need to figure out how tomake a decision. Understand thatmoney doesn’t have to be the dri-ving force. Take your time, andlook at the big picture. Tonight:Make it easy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)HHHH You will be in the mood to

do less and let others carry more oftheir weight with a project.Fortunately, they will be up for tak-ing on more responsibility. It isimportant to prove to yourself thatyou can relax and assume a differ-ent role. Tonight: Keep it light andeasy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH You’ll see a personal

matter differently from how anassociate sees it. Sometimes dis-cussing one’s personal problemswith others does provide a freshperspective, but this might not bethe case for you. Only you candecide that. Tonight: Schedule amessage.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You’ll become more

resourceful in spite of someonewho keeps saying “no.” Don’twaste time feeling disappointed.There is an easier solution; yousimply haven’t found it yet. Keepdiscussions open until you canbypass this obstacle. Tonight: Actas if there were no tomorrow.

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Summer Happenings

Daniel C. McDonald hasbeen named assistant directorof bands at NorthwesternState University.

McDonald brings morethan a decade of experience toNorthwestern State as part ofthe band programs at theUniversity of Washington,University of Connecticut andon the high school level.

“Dan comes to us highlyrecommended by the directorsof two of the most highlyrespected band programs inthe country, the University ofConnecticut and theUniversity of Washington,”said Northwestern StateDirector of Bands Dr. JeffMathews. “His diverse back-ground includes experienceswe considered highly valuableto our situation here at

Northwestern State. I have nodoubt Dan has the talent andwork ethic to enable the Spiritof Northwestern to continueits tradition of excellence.”

McDonald has been at theUniversity of Washington forthe past three years whileworking toward a Doctor ofMusical Arts degree. He wasworked with the Husky athlet-ic bands, wind ensemble, cam-pus band and brass band.

McDonald is a graduate ofthe University of Connecticutwhere he earned a Bachelor ofArts in Music and a Master ofMusic in Conducting. He wasgraduate assistant to thedirector of bands for twoyears where McDonald assist-ed in teaching rehearsals,selected repertoire, conductedrehearsals and performances,

recruited per-sonnel, assist-ed in leader-ship training,coordinatedand directedpep bands,p e r f o r m e dadministra -tive duties,coordinatedoffice staff and arrangedmusic for multiple sport ath-letic bands. McDonald alsoworked with the symphonicband and concert band.

He also taught inConnecticut at Hall MemorialSchool, Ashford School,Rockville High School andThe Norwich Free Academywhere the marching band wasa two time state champion andNew England champion.

McDonald

NSU names new assistant director of bands

$10 off registrationBallett, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Mommy & Me, Acro, Stretch, and Competition Teams

Local band to play at Burton Guitar festival


Monday, Aug. 28The time for the Provencal

Fall Fest Pageant has been setback to 6 p.m.. It was sched-uled at 2, but due to many con-testants being involved incheerleading, the time waschanged. There is a footballgame that day and the girlsneed to have time to get homeand get ready for the pageant.Thank you, Kaycee Powell forsharing this with me.

There is still time to regis-ter as the cut-off date is Aug.23. Contact Dustie Litton at663-9758 or Kaycee at 332-5911.

Speaking of the Fall Fest,the event will be Nov 7-8.Activities will begin Friday at6 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m.Vendors are asked to be set upSaturday morning. However,

they can also set up and sell onFriday night. The parade willbe at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Spaces to rent are 12 foot by12 foot for $25 each or $30 withelectricity and water. Due dateto enter for a space is Oct. 25.Tammy Graves at 663-9984 orDanny Graves at 652-3265 arethe contacts for informationand forms.

There is a softball tourna-ment this weekend. It is thefirst Double K MemorialScholarship SoftballTournament. It is Aug. 22-23and will be at the ProvencalLittle League Field adjacent tothe school. It is in honor ofKelcie Vercher and KaitlynnRachal.

Contact Tori Bonds at 609-1157 or Crystal Bonds at 554-8469.

Robeline Heritage Festivalis Sept. 13.

Happy birthday to RedScarbrough. He was treated tosupper at Fisherman’s Gallyby Mary and Wanel Brister forhis day. Miss Mary said hetook her out to lunch for hersand she wanted to take himout. I say that he has never

taken me out for lunch and weare going to have to remedythat. I have celebrated a lot ofbirthdays without a meal withMr. Red. And, Mr. Red, mybirthday is the day beforeMary’s.

I don’t know how manyknow Mr. Red, but I am sureeveryone in town knows him.He is a hard worker in the FallFest. He has been a friend tome since before I moved hereand I enjoy our talks.

Ladies Night out is gettingcloser. It is Aug. 28 and startsat 5 p.m. This is the first everat Harmony Baptist and weare getting ready. ConnieRockwell, Nell Kay and CarolWarren have done a fantasticjob. There are many, manydoor prizes to be given away.Many of the gifts were boughtand many were donated. MaryBrister is going to work regis-tration with me outside in atent and we are hoping it willnot be raining and maybe a lit-tle cooler.

SALT will meet Aug. 27 at 2p.m. in the NatchitochesParish Courthouse.

We are slowly progressing

on the new home. I sold the gasstove last week and had thatarea to clean out. Then onSaturday, we moved out therefrigerator so I could cleanthere and paint that area.Since I bought a new fridgelast year we are not keepingthe one in there. I do not wantto deal with gas since it willhave to be propane. We do planon taking our gas heater forbackup and will deal with that.Hopefully, we will get the stovewired in and air conditioninggoing this week.

The next big project will bechanging out the furnace, butthat can be done once we aremoved. Two rooms left to paintand carpet to clean.

Does anyone have a smallpiece of land for sale in thisarea? My adopted child andfamily need a place to put thismobile home. They really needto buy since they want to addon to the mobile home. I reallywould like to have them closeras I sometimes go and sit withthe children when doctorappointments have to be kept.

Village council meetingsare on the fourth Tuesday of

each month so that means thisnext Tuesday at 6 p.m. thecouncil should be meeting.

Timber rattlers are movingso be cautious. I turned on ournew road last week and therewas a dead one stretched outon the road. It was dead. Itshead and rattlers had been cutoff.

That evening we went outthere and there was a hugesnake on the road. The deadone was gone. I ran over thenew one but it crawled back inthe woods. The next morningthere was another onestretched across the road. Itwas smaller than the one theday before. I ran over it but itwas already dead. It soon dis-appeared.

I think the turkey vulturesmust have taken them. It justseems surreal that three werein the same place. I have beentold the timber rattlers willtravel for five or more miles tohibernate. I just ask they stayaway from me. Send me yourpictures and I will put inpaper, but I do not like them.

Pat and Dewayne Maddoxhave sold their home in Flora

and are moving to a lake housethey purchased in February inthe Jonesboro area. Pat wasthe postmaster here until herearly retirement. We willgreatly miss this couple asthey are a big part of ourchurch family. Pat also workedvery hard in the Fall Fest. Shereally did work hard and itwas tough to replace her.

She had taken it over whenthere was no longer any leaderand did a great job. She want-ed to spend more time withDewayne when he was in fromhis job. He works in a foreigncountry on an oil rig. Oftenwhen he is in, he has to attendschools for his job. This freedher up to travel with him.

Fifth Sunday Singing willbe at 5 p.m. Aug. 31. It is host-ed this time by Provencal FirstBaptist Church and the wholecommunity is invited.Harmony Baptist andBellwood Baptist are alsoinvolved.

Provencal Free Methodistmay have a new pastor. I hearda rumor over the weekend andwill let you know for sure nextweek.

PROVENCAL NEWS

By Dottie

Gill472-3842

Monday, Aug. 18We had a great day at

Bellwood Baptist ChurchSunday. Starr Wyatt, one ofthe youth Sunday Schoolclass teachers, made an icecream cake for everyone toenjoy; during the worshipservice, Blake Matkin andHunter Masters showed offtheir skills by reciting everybook of the Bible in order;Lindsey, Trinity, and JesseWyatt sang us a great song,“This Is The Day”; BrendaCook brought special musicas well singing “I Can OnlyImagine”, and Bro. RogerMatkin brought a great mes-sage on he power of prayer,which brought a lot of peopleto the altar.

That evening, DavidMasters made the decision to

follow Christ. What a greatday. Join us next Sunday tobe a part of the great thingshappening at our church.

Some of the members fromthe Adult Ladies SundaySchool class of ProvencalFirst Baptist, traveled toWest Monroe Saturday tovisit with one of thir mem-bers, Connie Rachal.

She now lives there in anassisted living facility. Wehad a wonderful day with herand helped her celebrate herbirthday Aug. 17.

Thanks to her daughter,Kaylee Rachal Conlay, forhelping arrange and todaughters Donna Wink andKim Vancena in Monroe.

The Operation ChristmasChild Countdown Event willbe at Westside BaptistChurch Monday, Aug. 25beginning at 6 p.m. Come jointhem for food, fun, and fel-lowship as they encourageeveryone to get their shoe-boxes ready to send out. Ifyou put information aboutyourself and a picture in abox, you may get a letter andpicture back of one of thechildren who has received a

shoe box. I know of differentones in the area that hasreceived such a letter.

It is heart warming toknow that a child has beenmade happy and has had theopportunity to learn aboutJesus’ love for them and thatothers care.

Harmony Church is hav-

ing Ladies Night at theirchurch Thursday, Aug. 28with the meal beginning at 5p.m. I know some of theBellwood ladies are planningto attend and are really excit-ed about it. It is such a goodthing for Christian Ladies tobe able to get together forgood, clean fun which is also

inspirational and encourag-ing.

Thank you HarmonyChurch ladies for doing thisfor our local communities.

The Community FifthSunday Singing will be held

at Provencal First Baptistthis month Sunday, Aug. 31beginning at 5 p.m. The areachurches that are included inthis singing are ProvencalBaptist, Harmony Baptistand Bellwood Baptist.

Family and friends give birthday wishes; Sunday school class provides cake and ice cream

Connie Rachal, seated, enjoyed her birthday with friendsfrom Provencal Sunday School Class, On front row from leftare Leona Tolar, Dottie Smith, Mary Ann Miller and LisaJackson. On back row are Barbara Gandy, Stella Crowley,Patsy Johnson and Dolly Dupree.

Connie Rachal, seated, enjoyed her birthday with grandchil-dren, Dillon and Gracie Conlay and on back row, daughters,Donna Wink and Kaylee Conlay

BELLWOOD NEWS

By Shirley O.Rachal

472-9175

Get ready for Fall Fest Pageant in Provencal and Ladies Night Out, softball tourney

Monday, Aug. 18Good Ole Days Parade

Director Karen Rawls andFestival Director FuzzyHennigan announced Aug. 12that Marthaville native RobertGentry, founder of Rebel Park,Home of the UnknownConfederate Solider, has beenselected as this year’s paradegrand marshal. Gentry andhis wife Laurie were trilledand accepted the honor.

Gentry is married to theformer Laurie Sky and theyreside in Many. He continuesto purchase gold, silver, coinsand Indian artifacts and toconduct research. He current-ly writes his longstanding,weekly “Observations” col-umn for BDC Radio.com,where it is published onlineeach Wednesdaymorning. The couple alsodoes a lot of traveling.

Gentry is the father of four,

Angela Collins of Fuquay-Varina, N.C; Jody Gentry ofShreveport; Amber Gentry ofBossier City; and Verity Bellof Shreveport; and grandfa-ther to five. Over the years, hehas maintained his old homeplace in the BethanyCommunity and continues tospend many enjoyable hoursthere.

The Marthaville Class of1954 is busy with their classreunion that they will haveSept. 18. Class members areGarland Knott, James

Birdwell, J.W. Bailes, BobbyBallard, Betty Berly Stevens,Delores Birdwell Feazell,Jerry Callens, Barbara DansSmith, Terry Dixon, BettyFree Inman, Virgie Free Lee,James King, GeorgiaBrewster, Charles Hightower,Dale Rains and Arden Settle.

Deceased class membersare Billy Carroll, TommyEason, Ronald Dyson, SybilHightower Roberts, SybleNelson, Paul McPhearson,Roy Rawls, Wayne McFerren,Benny Ross, W.F.Tatum, Ray

Wyatt, Johnnie Smith Durr,Joy Nell O’Brien, Doris LockeGray, Betty Greer Graves,Alma Parks Gooden, CloyParker, Frankie Hennigan andSidney Moore. One classmember they are trying tolocate is Vera Stringfellow.

The reunion will alsoinclude the Classes of 1953and 1955. I know these nameswill bring back so many mem-ories of days that are longgone and it will make youremember someone that youhave not thought of for many

years. The reunion will beThursday at Rebel State Park,from 9 a.m.- 5p.m. For moreinformation call BobbyBallard at 472-5281 or DeloresBirdwell Feazell at 601-988-4244.

Marthaville Good Ole Daysfestival is now less than amonth away. Deadline for theprogram book will be Aug.27. Size ads are 1/4 page, $25,3/4 page, $75, 1/2 page, $50 andfull page, $100. Send your adand check to: MarthavilleHeritage Society, 2014 FestivalProgram Book, P.O. Box 182,Marthaville, La 71450.

Also the 2014 MembershipDrive is going on, $5 is all ittakes to be in the know and bea member of our MarthavilleHeritage Society.

MARTHAVILLE NEWS

By DonnaDyson-Horn472-6396

Good Ole Days committee announces grand marshal; classmates meet for reunion

From left are Jimmy Long Jr., Laurie Gentry, Trina Edwards,Former Gov. Edwin Edwards, Robert Gentry and Speaker ofthe House Representatives Joe Salter were on the stage atRobert Gentry’s “Funeral Feat.” It was in October of 2011.

Members of the Marthaville High Class of 1954 met for their 50th reunion at the home ofWayne McFerren in 2004. From left are McFerren, Bobby Ballard, Johnnie Smith Durr, ArdenSettle, Dale Rains, J.W. Bailes, Barbara Dans Smith, Betty Berly Stevens, Delores BirdwellFeazell, Virgie Free Lee and Garland Knott.

Long time friends RobertGentry and Donna DysonHorn talked after the“Funeral Fete” for Gentry.

Monday, Aug. 18This is the hottest month of

the year. Soon we will be into

fall. There is still plenty to bedoing such as canning fruitsand vegetables or fishing out onthe area bayous and rivers.

I understand that the fish arereally biting at one of the lockand dam sites in Coushatta. Afriend of mine said Saturdayshe caught a bit of everythingand got a bucket full.

Kids are back in school hit-

ting the books. So parents, toplay a part n your child’s edu-cation, find ways to keep themlearning more. Ask questions ifthere is something they don’tunderstand. In other words,take time out of your busyschedule to spend some timewith them.

Happy birthday to EllisTaylor Jr., Rhegan Hymes,

Debra Jackson, Lee Franklin,Marcus Blake, Adam Newton,Tony Leone, Bessie Winn,Carolyn Wolf, Mary AliceJackson and Carneilous Clark.We are wishing you all manymore. Our prayers to the sickand shut-ins. A prayer to Lola V.Turner who was hospitalizedlast week at NatchitochesRegional Center.

We are praying for a speedyrecovery . Our prayers to theRodriguez family in the time ofsorrows. Mrs. Rodriguezpassed away Sunday inCalifornia. Her daughter Ednawas by her side. We are foreverpraying for you all. She willtruly be missed.

The St. Mark Baptist Churchof Allen reminds all that they

will have the 144th churchanniversary Sept. 7 at 2 p.m.Guests will e pastor Eddie Rossof Zion Chapel Baptist Churchof Coushatta with the theme,“And the People had a Mind toWork.” Everyone is invited.Rev. William Clark is pastor ofthe church at 485 Allen BeulahRoad. Don’t forget to check onthe elderly neighbors and besure they have a way to keepcool and have plenty of wateran liquids.

POWHATAN NEWS

By JohnnieTaylor

352-4371

Fall approaching but still plenty of hot weather left writer says

Monday, Aug. 18 Well another week has just

flown by, I got up Saturdaythinking it was Friday, wentmost of the day before I foundout it wasn’t. Hey, getting olderis not for the weak minded, Itell you, I try to stay on my tiptoes to stay ahead, yet, still fallon my bottom! welcome to oldage.

I had taken pictures of somefriends of mine, (misplaced)everything, it was okay,because she thought I hadalready put it in last week, sowe are both on the same trail.

Guitarist and singer FayeCarson’s sister, WandaDeslappes, a strong fiddle play-er blessed us with her rendi-tions and the other sister,Carline Horton, couldn’t singdue to a recent surgery. Thesegals are gearing up for a good

playing time at the next jam orbluegrass program. Whichreminds me, some of us arethinking about putting on ablue grass jam out on BlackLake.

All of Black Lake residentswho had a garden or moaningand missing all those good veg-gies that were so plentifulbefore all this crazy hot weath-er hit us.

We had 100 days over 100degrees, and we are going tosurpass that this year. I believethat. I hate to use up water try-ing to save plants and see themdie anyway.

Billy Martin, Wayne and Iwent to Union Hill BaptistChurch in MontgomerySunday and had a delightfultime praising and worshipsinging. Hopefully we will goback again soon.

We red necks out here in theBlack Lake Area certainlywant to keep our rights to hav-ing guns, to be able to protectour private properties, stopabortions, maintain andimprove our rights to our reli-gious beliefs. Why do we have tosit back and allow some athe-ists to complain about having

our prayers in schools, ballgames, or any other function.

We have always been proudof our religious heritage, neverhaving to apologize or be silentbut had freedom to pray outloud or silently as one saw fit.People wake up. Don’t let thishappen in our schools and com-munities. Speak out for ourLord and Savior. The UnitedStates was built on religiousstandards, always had a prayersaid before any public or pri-vate function. Just do some-thing. Our freedom has beenthreatened enough as it is,don’t let someone take Godaway from us.

Which brings me to this mat-ter. My hat is off to you, Mr. JimMc Crory for your article inthe “Dear Editors” section oflast week’s paper. If you missedit, be sure to go get a paper, clipit out and post it on your refrig-erator. Read it every day, as Iplan to do.

We have to take our countryback folks. The Lord is nothappy with us sitting on ourmouths or sticking our headsin the sand!!

If you don’t know anythingabout the Teen Challenge

Program, you would have beenblessed and informed at theWMU Meeting held atChristian Harmony Baptistchurch Aug. 14. The WMUladies put on a grand affair ofawesome delectable salads anddesserts before the meeting.Then about 20 ladies gave us agreat view of theirtalents/dancing. They beganby giving an account of whatTeen Challenge is all about.This is a faith-based non- prof-it program supported by dona-tions,(Ronald Reagan, GeorgeBush, John Ashcroft, to name afew supporters) helping thoseaddicted to drugs, alcohol, orany other life threateningaddictions to become success-ful Christians able to functionin society. Believe me I justcried to hear the heart wrench-ing stories told, yet refreshedand exhilarated and rejoicedknowing they had risen abovethe miry clay that they werestuck in.

It’s shocking to hear testi-monies that parents, spousesand others could do such horri-ble things to another human,bringing them down to the low-est of lows. I am so thankful

that this program has been ineffect for many years.

If you’re in Winnfield, stopoff at the Grace Thrift store onthe main street. You’ll appreci-ate knowing that donations aregoing for such a wonderfulcause. Buy something, you’llbe helping to save a persons life.

Also, in last week’s paper,there was a form to fill out and

send to the US ArmyEnvironmental Command inFort Sam Houston, Texas tohelp save Fort Polk. We reallyneed to fight for this base to bekept open. It’s part of our safe-ty in this area. If you threwaway the paper, go to the news-paper office, get a copy fill itout, send it off soon. God BlessAmerica!


BLACK LAKE NEWS

By Frannie

Blackmon332-3772

Fiddle player performs; fight for the freedom to pray; send petition for Fort Polk

Monday, Aug. 18Aug. 5 is a date the

Fairview Alpha family willnever forget. In 1998, thecommunity lost Ray Cason toa tragic boating accident.Well loved and well remem-bered, his family and thecommunity gradually movedon.

Then, 25 years later, Aug.5, 2103, the community lostone of it’s own again, Ray’sgrandson, Hunter Cason, toan ATV accident.

The irony of the same datea quarter century apart doesnot go unnoticed.

Hunter was laid to rest atDavis Springs Cemetery nearthe grandfather he neverknew. On the one-yearanniversary of his loss, com-munity members numberingover 50 gathered at the ceme-tery to release balloons inHunter’s and Ray’s memory.

Hunter’s grandmother,Linda Sue Cason Smith, said,“People began to gather andmore and still more. A groupof Hunter’s friends he playedball with from Natchitochescame. Each child was given aballoon. There was probably50 or so there. We all stoodthere around Hunter’s monu-ment with our balloons andCorey (Hunter’s dad) spoketo everyone about their loveand support of his family.Then Hunter’s Uncle Joshy(Cason) prayed the sweetestprayer.”

The balloons werereleased and everyone stoodand watched until they dis-appeared into the heavens.

The family appreciates allthe love and support from thecommunity.

Davis Springs MethodistChurch will also supportanother one of their own,this time with a benefit toassist with expenses for a

bone marrow transplant forGinger Giddings of FairviewAlpha. The event will beSaturday, Aug. 23 starting at11 a.m.

Fried fish plates consist-ing of fish, fries, hush pup-pies and dessert will be $8.Pre-orders and deliveryavailable. Plates will beready at 11 a.m.

Activities will include alive auction, cake walk, toywalk, water slides and more.Auction begins at 2 p.m.Local churches will performthroughout the day. Bring alawn chair.

T-shirts are $15. To ordershirts or plates call 932-3114or 469-4369.

Giddings was diagnosedwith Multiple Myeloma in2009. She will have the trans-plant at M.D. Anderson fol-lowed by a 3-4 month hospitalstay. She is married toJohnny Giddings and theyhave two sons, Johnny Rayand wife Haley and Robertand girlfriend ChelseySullivan. The joys of her lifeare her grandchildren,Maggie and TuckerGiddings.

Cindy Fredieu and clan hitthe lake last weekend for anend of summer family camp-ing trip. All the grandkids

and cousins hit the beacharea at Grand Bayou Lakeand plenty of water fun.

Sounds like a good way towrap up the summer.

Fairview’s “National

Geographic” photographer,Barbie Stewart, has had herlens aimed at all creatureslarge and small. I call herthat because the majority ofher photos are of animals,florals, sunsets and nature.Most of the bugs and insectand creepy crawlies we justoverlook. Barbie doesn’t.She sees the beauty and hasthe patience to get someincredible shots. Maybe one

day her photos will find theirway to National Geographic,but for now, I’m thrilled to beallowed to share them withyou.

FAIRVIEW ALPHA NEWS

By JuaniceGray

476-2392

Family and friends commemorate tragic events of Aug. 5 with balloon release

The Fairview community released balloons in memory of Hunter and Ray Cason Aug. 5.Hunter, 12, was lost in an ATV accident Aug. 5, 2013. The grandfather he never knew, Ray,was lost in a boating accident Aug. 5, 1988.

Cousins Maggie Giddings and Chloe Adams pick the seedsfrom watermelon slices.

Cousins Maggie Giddingsand Braden Adams have end-of-summer fun in the pool. Bella Frederick shows off her

“Grand” catch. She caught thestringer while fishing with hergrandmother, BeatriceWilliams. They went to heruncle’s pond in May at thefirst of summer. Her parentsare Robert and WilletteFrederick.

Tucker Giddings cools off in the water and mud of the lake.

I almost butted this swarm of bees while picking peaches.They broke away from mother hive cause it was over popu-lated.

Natchez holds council meeting as new Mayor announces Village can no longer pay some bills

Monday, Aug. 28Happy birthday wishes are

extended to Anna Forest andDeReginald McDaniel Aug. 24;Eric Berryman Aug. 25;Thomas Steele V. Aug. 26;Marianna Dorsey Aug. 27;Steven Solitaire Aug. 28; andAlex Steele Aug. 29.

The Village of Natchez metAug. 1at the Natchez TownHall beginning 6:05 p.m. Allvillage officials were present

including Mayor RosiaHumphrey, Alderman JoeWalker and myself, SheliaJohnson. Visitors from thecommunity were TashaMcHenry, Viola Porter, DorisHoover, Billy Carter, AnnieHelaire, Abraham Helaire,Jeffery Hoover, McKindleyHoover and MoniqueHamilton.

The meeting was called toorder, prayer was led in uni-son and the adoption of theprevious month’s agenda andminutes dated Aug. 7.

Under old business wasthat the Village of Natchez isin a deficient and there is nobudget to be discussed.

Mayor Humphrey statedthat the Village could nolonger pay the employees thatworked for the Village. These

employees are from the previ-ous administration such asWilliam Allen, Clave Davis,etc.

New business was next onthe agenda. Mayor Humphreystated that she recentlyattended a meeting honoringDr. Randall Webb and spokewith several dignitaries fromCDC and that gave are willingto give the Village some work-ers for six months.

It was also note that anoth-er grant is available to us andshe is looking into. An LGBGgrant of $15,000 for renova-tions of the building –Natchez Town Hall is anothergrant that is worthy of check-ing into.

There were several com-ments made under publiccomments.

One of the guests at themeeting announced that anafter-school program will beoffered to the communitymembers in the second weekof September.

The homework after-schoolprogram is free of charge.Morning Star Baptist willassist with funding at cur-rent.

The program will be from3-6 p.m. Monday throughThursday with students from6-18 years old. Remember thatthe program is initially forthose students with home-work.

Community member BillyCarter addressed the issue ofan unattended lot next door tohim. This issue was presentto the previous administra-tion. Mayor Humphrey stated

that she will review the ordi-nance for lot cleaning andcheck into handling thisissue.

Community memberJeffery Hoover suggested thatwe contact the La. HighwayDept. about grass on the high-way.

Chief of Police GeraldJohnson was not present atthe meeting. It was stated thathe was attending training.Discussed were his internetaccess as well as dumpingtrash on the banks of theriver.

If caught, you will be fined.At this time, AlderpersonJohnson stated that the trashon the corner of Main Streetand Sam Clark Road was aeyesore. It was again statedthat if caught littering, you

will be fined. Several commented on

issues with the sewer depart-ment. It was stated by MayorHumphrey that the City ofNatchitoches will assist incutting grass at the oxidationpond for a one-time agree-ment due to our machinerynot working properly.

She also stated that she willget with Mr. Clave Davis,maintenance supervisor, fromprevious administration andbring the information back tothe council.

The financials were cov-ered and Alderperson Walkermotioned to accept the payingof the bills for the month.Alderperson Johnson second-ed the motion. The meetingwas adjourned at 7:05 pm.

NATCHEZ NEWS

By Shelia

Johnson354-1644


Monday, Aug. 17There is an enormous

amount of aquatic growth inBlacks Lake. There has beenno drop in over 2 weeks andthere is some salvania in thearea but mostly just hydrilla.They also say there is no prob-lem launching your boat butthe boat shed is on dry groundand cannot be used.

Well, the scheduled towncouncil meeting was called offan has not at this time beenrescheduled. I have beeninformed that Rev. RolandThomas will be on the ballotfor Campti mayor. I guesswe’ll know for sure after thisweek.

My girls, Toni and Glenda,

were so excited to get off toHouma this weekend to seeToni’s children Matt,Samantha and Jonathan.They will return Monday.

The Mark Fernbaugh fami-ly returned from vacationingin the Northwest. They alsovisited family members inthat area.

Ernest and Clettis Self justreturned from vacation.

All you school children,your vacation is over and it’stime to get to work. My prayeris that everyone will do thebest they can in whatever theyundertake and that all will besafe.

Our Sunday school teacherwas back with her usualgusto. She has battled highblood pressure. She feels nowthey have found the right com-bination of medicine.

I have a special little guy towish a happy birthday to.Calvin Grim will be 9 Aug. 23.His parents will have a partywith a water slide.

Dusty and Rodger Grims

are dear friends of the ErleRoy family and they plan to bethere.

Calvin and AveriannaSlaughter have the samebirthday.

The fifth Sunday singing isAug. 31. Music director DoyleWaddle asks that you contacthim if you want to be on theprogram. There will be nopreaching, just the song ser-vice and dinner after that.

There will be no eveningservice.

We got a new member inour Rebekah Sunday SchoolClass, Martha Smith.

The Baby shower sponsoredby the United Baptist womenSunday drew quite a crowd.Nikki Harper is the grand-daughter of Larry andMartha Smith and they bothhave large families. Shereceived many lovely and use-ful things.

Our youth director and hiswife’s daughter was born thefirst of the week but that’s allI know.

Our Super Stars program isorganizing and needs work-ers. Contact Alyssa Wright orBecky Honzell.

CAMPTI NEWS

ByMarie Walker

476-2231

Aquatic growth takes over Blake Lake; birthday boy enjoys water slide

Family and friends were atCarter Vanderwater’s sixthbirthday party at the home ofhis grandparents, Randy andDarlene Roy. His birthdaywas Aug. 11.

This is a view of Black Lake from a private ramp and canalon the northwest bank near Country Heaven.

This aquatic growth is north and west of the Hwy. 9 Bridge.

Monday, Aug. 18Clara Springs will sponsor a

Ministers Day starting Sundayevening, Aug. 31 and Monday,Sept. 1. This is open to all areaministers and their families.Cabins are available for bothnights for free. Just call aheadto make reservations to stay.The number to call is 318-796-3875.

The swimming pool will beopen, putt-putt equipmentready and bait for fishing willbe waiting for you on the pier.There will be a barbeque mealat noon Monday.

Fourth Friday fish fry atClara Springs will be Aug. 22.The cooks are First BaptistChurch Converse. Come join

them for some really good fishfor only $9 for adults and $5 forchildren.

The Greenwings of DucksUnlimited met last Saturday atthe local shooting range tolearn more about the conser-vation, restoration and man-agement of wetlands and asso-ciated habitats for NorthAmerica’s waterfowl and tocompete in sporting events.

Ariana and Jordan Rachalcompeted with their friends;Ariana won a Mossy OakDaisy Powerline 35 dualammunition BB or pellet gunin the older girls competition.There were lots of fun-filledevents for the children led byvolunteers.

Last Tuesday night theNatchitoches AssociationWMU met at ChristianHarmony Baptist Church.Bro. David Matlock welcomedeveryone and blessed the food.Then we had a delicious mealof soup and salads furnishedby all the churches that werepresent. Then we returned tothe meeting room and listened

to the songs and praises of theguest, Teen Challenge. Thefirst song was called “I AmRedeemed.” A few of TeenChallenge did a skit; some ofthem gave their testimony.

Teen Challenge is a non-profit 501c3, faith based treat-

ment facility, providing resi-dential care to men andwomen with alcohol, drug andother life-controlling prob-lems. The length of the resi-dential program is 12 to 14months.

Teen Challenge accepts

men and women ages 17 and upfrom all walks of life. Theyprovide food, shelter, ChristianEducation, Biblical counsel-ing, recreation work experi-ence and vocational training.

Louisiana Teen Challengedoes not receive local, state orfederal funding. They are sup-ported by donations only.

The United States Air ForceBand of the West Brass in BlueConcert will be in concert at7:30 p.m. in the Magale Theateron Northwestern StateUniversity campus Aug.

27.The District EightExecutive Board will meet atthe Mission Office at 6 p.m.Aug. 28

The Cane River ZydecoFestival will be Aug. 29-30 onthe downtown riverbank.

Westside Baptist Churchwill have its OperationChristmas Child countdownevent Monday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.There will be food, fun and fel-lowship. RSVP by Aug. 24 toBrenda Ingram at [email protected] or call471-9415.

Teen Challenge sang “I am Redeemed” at the NatchitochesAssociation WMU.

Adriana Rachal shot in the Greenwings Ducks Unlimitedshoot Saturday.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

By Liz Durr

352-8898

Old Bethel writer announces details of Ministers Day at Clara Springs, other events on calendar

Events and meetings thatappear in this column areopen to the public.

The Natchitoches Parish 4-H Foundation deer corn raf-fle for 1 ton of deer corn isunderway and the drawingwill be Oct. 3. Tickets are $5each and can be purchased atthe LSU AgCenter office at624 Second St. or by calling357-2224 or 332-7274.

The Natchitoches Hope forPaws meets the firstThursday of each month at5:30 p.m. at the NatchitochesArts Center, located at 716Second St. For more informa-tion, email Hope For Paws [email protected]. The meetings areopen to the public.

The City of NatchitochesRecreation Dept. presentsan After School TutoringProgram at the John BelowCenter in Breda Town. Theprogram is free to anyonebetween the ages of 5-12. Theprogram days and times areMonday-Friday from 3-7 p.m.For more information, callRegina Layton at 318-357-3891.

The Natchitoches ParishHousing Authority takesapplications Mondays andWednesdays from 8-11 a.m.

The Natchitoches 911Commission meets the thirdTuesday of each month at 2p.m. in the Parish Councilroom on the second floor ofthe courthouse.

The Powhatan VolunteerFire Dept. District 10 meetsthe first Wednesday of themonth at 7 p.m.

The Master Gardeners ofNatchitoches meet at the

Arts Center the secondWednesday of every month.The meeting begins at 10 a.m.with refreshments at 9:30.Guests are welcome.

The Natchitoches KiwanisClub meets Thursdays atnoon at the NSU RecreationComplex at 6604 Hwy. 1Bypass.

The Natchitoches RotaryClub meets Tuesdays at noonat the Natchitoches Inn. Forinformation call 357-8573.

The St. Denis DuplicateBridge Club meets Mondaysand Fridays at 12:45 p.m. atthe Council on Aging, 1016Keyser Ave. Call 352-4675 formore information.

The Col. Samuel D. RussellCamp 1617, Sons ofConfederate Veterans meetsthe second Tuesday eachmonth at the NatchitochesArts Center at 7 p.m. Anyoneinterested in war betweenthe states can attend. Formore information, callRobert E. Porter at 352-7941.

Cane Country Fly Castersmeet the second Tuesday ofeach month at WestsideBaptist Church in the FamilyLife Center. CCFC is a non-profit organization foundedin 2010. The club is dedicatedto the education of fly-fish-ing as well as warm, cold andsaltwater fishing. For moreinformation, call BurleyJohnson at 471-5049.

Natchitoches Chapter No.13, Order of the Eastern Starmeets the second and fourthTuesdays of the month,January through Octoberand the second Tuesday ofthe month in November andDecember at 7 p.m. A potlucksupper begins at 6 p.m.

The Professional Civil LawNotaries Association(PCLNA) meets the secondTuesday at the Southern HillsBusiness AssociationConference Center at 9701Baird Road in Shreveport.Sign in starts at 6 p.m. withthe meeting starting at 6:30p.m. There is no charge. Formore information call 742-8330.

The Natchitoches ParishCouncil on Aging holdssenior bingo Mondays andFridays at 9 a.m. at the COAOffice. Quilting is everyThursday at 9 a.m. Chair aero-bics is every Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday at10 a.m. The third Saturday ofevery month a senior dance isheld from 8-11 p.m. in theSenior Center Building atCOA. Admission is $5 for thedance. The second Tuesday ofevery month a senior break-fast is held at 9 a.m. Call 357-3250 for details.

Relay For Life team captainand committee meetings areheld the second Thursday ofeach month from 4:30-5:30 p.m.in the Christus CoushattaBoardroom.

The Natchitoches HumaneSociety (NHS) will meet thefourth Thursday of everymonth at 6:30 p.m. at theNatchitoches Arts CenterBuilding, 716 Second St. Themeeting is open to the public.

The Natchitoches HumaneSociety hosts a pet adoptionday on the second Saturday ofevery month, weather permit-ting, at Tractor Supply at 345South Dr. Pets will be avail-able for adoption from 9 a.m.-1p.m.

Natchitoches Hope forPaws is running low on daily

supplies and is in need ofPedigree puppy and Pedigreeadult dog food, large trashbags, collars of all sizes andvolunteers. Email [email protected] or message them onFacebook to make donationsor to volunteer.

Robinsons Rescue, a low-cost spay and neuter providerin Shreveport, will partici-pate in SSNIP, a program thatprovides financial assistanceto low-income families whocannot otherwise afford tospay and neuter their pets. AllNatchitoches, Caddo, Bossierand Sabine parish residentsmeeting income requirementsare eligible. Householdincome documentation, evi-dence of parish residency anda photo ID are required. Formore information, call 861-0181.

The Boys and Girls ClubBoard of Directors meets thethird Wednesday at noon inAlliance Compressor confer-ence room.

The Natchitoches ParishCouncil seeks seniors 55 orolder to serve as volunteers inthe community. Contact TheNatchitoches Parish CouncilOffice of Community ServiceRetired and Senior VolunteerProgram (RSVP). Call 357-2203for more information.

Items for deployed militarytroops can be dropped of atany of the four Bank ofMontgomery Branches. Theproject continues year-roundwith boxes to be prepared forHalloween and Christmas.The Shreveport Chapter ofOperation Support OurTroops (OSOT) needs helpwith their on-going collectionof items that can includeinstant hot chocolate mix/cof-

fee/tea, tuna in foil packs,instant oatmeal/grits, Ramennoodle and instant cup-a-soupin any flavor except pork,chocolate candy, especiallyHershey’s Kisses, white tubesocks, artwork made byschool children and notes orletters.

Natchitoches Habitat forHumanity can benefitthrough donations of alu-minum cans at McFarlandRecycling. Anyone turning inthe cans can tell the attendantthey want proceeds donated tothe organization.

The Truth or ConsequencesAlcoholic Anonymousgroup meets three days aweek. Monday meetings arefrom 8-9 p.m. and Friday meet-ings are from 8-9 p.m. atChrist the King LutheranChurch. Sunday meetings arefrom 2-3 p.m. at the Center forAddictive Disorders onMedical Drive.

The Natchitoches Centerfor Addictive Disorders istaking referrals for the inten-sive outpatient adolescenttreatment program. Servicesare available forNatchitoches, Sabine and RedRiver parishes. Group will befrom 5-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday at the NatchitochesCenter for AddictiveDisorders. For more informa-tion call Tangela SmithMaxwell at 581-1753.

Narconon, a non-profitorganization dedicated tohelping those with drugaddictions, offers free screen-ings and referrals by calling 1-800-431-1754 or emailingDrugAbuseSolution.com.Narconon reminds familiesthat abuse of addictive phar-maceutical drugs is on therise.

There will be anAlcoholics Anonymousmeeting Wednesdays at 8 p.m.at St. Joseph Catholic Hall at119 Talley Street in Campti.

The Natchitoches Group ofAlcoholics Anonymousmeets at the First UnitedMethodist Church officebuilding (rear entrance) onRegan Street Mondays at 7p.m. (Big Book Study);Tuesdays at 8 p.m. (Call-From-the-Floor); Thursdaysat 7 p.m. (Step Study);Saturdays at 10 a.m. All meet-ings are open to visitors andeverybody with a desire tostop drinking. Wednesdaynoon meeting and Fridaynoon meeting are at TrinityEpiscopal Church. Call 357-1331 for more information.

Family and Friends, a sup-port group for significantothers of addicted persons,meets each Monday from 6-7p.m. at the Center forAddictive Disorders.

The Real People Group ofNarcotics Anonymous meetsMondays and Wednesdaysfrom 8-9 p.m. at Christ theKing Lutheran Church onRoyal Street, Fridays from 7-8p.m., and Sundays from 6-7p.m. at the Center forAddictive Disorders at 212Medical Drive.

Open Arms Group ofNarcotics Anonymous meetsMonday through Friday fromnoon-1 p.m. Tuesday from 7-8p.m. and Saturday from 7-8p.m. in the basement of theBen D. Johnson Auditorium.

United Methodist Churchin Montgomery will have AAmeetings every Wednesday at7 p.m. Open to everybodywith the desire to stop drink-ing.

Events

DEADLINE NOTICEAll persons or organizationsplacing legal advertisements,notices, minutes, etc., are here-by notified that deadlines forgetting the material to theNatchitoches Times for publi-cation are as follows: for theTHURSDAY paper the noticemust be in the Times officeBEFORE 4:00 p.m. Monday,and for the WEEK-ENDpaper, the material must be inthe Times office BEFORE4:00 P.M. on Wednesday.

PUBLIC NOTICES FOR8/21/14

NOTICE OF SPECIALELECTION

Pursuant to the pro-visions of a resolution adoptedby the Board ofCommissioners of FireProtection District No. 9 of theParish of Natchitoches, Stateof Louisiana (the "GoverningAuthority"), acting as the gov-erning authority of FireProtection District No. 9 of theParish of Natchitoches, Stateof Louisiana (the "District"),on May 20, 2014, NOTICE ISHEREBY GIVEN that a spe-cial election will be held with-in the District on TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 4, 2014, andthat at the said election therewill be submitted to all regis-tered voters in the Districtqualified and entitled to vote atthe said election under theConstitution and Laws of theState of Louisiana and theConstitution of the UnitedStates, the following proposi-tion, to-wit:

PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL)

Shall Fire Protection DistrictNo.9 of the Parish ofNatchitoches, State ofLouisiana (the "District"), levyand collect a special tax of fourand ninety-seven hundredths(4.97) mills on all propertysubject to taxation in theDistrict (an estimated$206,255 reasonably expectedat this time to be collectedfrom the levy of the tax for anentire year), for a period of ten(10) years, beginning with theyear 2016 and ending with theyear 2025, for the purpose ofconstructing, improving,maintaining and/or operatingfire protection facilities in andfor the District, including,without limitation, purchasingfire trucks and other relatedequipment, building fire sta-tions and obtaining water forfire protection purposes?

The said special election willbe held at the followingpolling places situated withinthe District, which polls willopen at six o'clock (6:00) a.m.,and close at eight o'clock(8:00) p.m., in accordancewith the provisions of La. R.S.18:541, to-wit:

POLLING PLACES

Ward Precinct Location02 04 (IN PART)Bishop Friend Parish Hall,2443 Hwy. 1226, Pace

02 06 (IN PART)Campti Police Jury VotingBuilding, 1017 Hwy. 71 North,Campti

02 07 (IN PART)Clarence Town Hall, 6004Hwy. 71, Clarence

02 08 Old CityBank Building, 211 EdenbornStreet, Campti

02 09 FairviewSchool, 1439 Hwy 71 Campti

The polling placesset forth above are hereby des-ignated as the polling places atwhich to hold the said election,and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners,respectively, shall be thosepersons designated accordingto law.

Notice is furthergiven that a portion of themonies collected from the taxdescribed in the Propositionshall be remitted to certainstate and statewide retirementsystems in the mannerrequired by law.

The said specialelection will be held in accor-dance with the applicable pro-visions of Chapter 5 andChapter 6-A of Title 18 of theLouisiana Revised Statutes of1950, as amended, and otherconstitutional and statutoryauthority, and the officersappointed to hold the saidelection, as provided in thisNotice of Special Election, orsuch substitutes therefor asmay be selected and designat-ed in accordance with La. R.S.18: 1287, will make duereturns thereof to saidGoverning Authority, andNOTICE IS HEREBY FUR-THER GIVEN that theGoverning Authority will meetat its regular meeting place,the Campti Fire Station, 218

Edenborn Street, Campti,Louisiana, on TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 18, 2014, atSEVEN O'CLOCK (7:00)P.M., and shall then and therein open and public session pro-ceed to examine and canvassthe returns and declare theresult of the said special elec-tion. All registered voters ofthe District are entitled to voteat said special election andvoting machines will be used.

THUS DONE ANDSIGNED at Campti,Louisiana, on this, the 20thday of May, 2014.

ATTEST:/s/ Billy FredieuChairman

/s/ Mark FernbaughSecretary#290-14 8/21, 28 & 9/4, 11***

ADVERTISEMENT FORBIDS

The NatchitochesParish School Board willaccept sealed or INTERNETbids for the project until 2:00PM on TUESDAY, SEP-TEMBER 9TH, 2014 at theoffice of the PurchasingManager, 310 Royal Street, orat HTTPS://centralauction-house.com. (Bidders needingassistance with on line biddingshould call the CentralBidding help line. All paperbids shall be plainly marked"SEALED BID - ROOFREHABILITATION OFFRANKIE RAY JACKSONTECHNICAL CENTER."All bids received must havethe contractor's license num-ber on the outside of theenvelope. Any bid receivedafter closing time will bereturned unopened. Bids willbe publicly opened and readaloud this same date and timeat the office of the PurchasingManager.

Sealed proposalsshall be addressed to theNatchitoches Parish SchoolBoard, Office of Purchasing,310 Royal Street,Natchitoches, Louisiana71457, for the ROOF REHA-BILITATION OFFRANKIE RAY JACKSONTECHNICAL CENTER asdescribed in the Specificationsand Drawings. The ContractorClassification for this projectis BUILDING CONSTRUC-TION OR ROOFING.

If a NONRESI-DENT CONTRACTOR bid-ding on public work in theState of Louisiana is domiciledin a state that provides a per-centage preference in favor ofCONTRACTORS for thesame type work, then everyLouisiana resident CON-TRACTOR shall be grantedthe same preference overCONTRACTORS domiciledtherein whenever the NON-RESIDENT CONTRACTORbids on public work inLouisiana (LA RS 38:2225). ACONTRACTOR who is aNONRESIDENT of the Stateof Louisiana must attach acopy of their State's law con-cerning preferential treatmentand their State's percentage ofbid preference. This informa-tion shall accompany CON-TRACTOR'S bid proposal.

When a participat-ing political subdivision lets acontract for a public worksproject that is to be adminis-tered by or paid for, in wholeor in part, by said political sub-division's funds, the governingauthority of the political subdi-vision may require, as a condi-tion of letting the contract, thatnot less than eighty percent(80%) of the personsemployed in fulfilling thatcontract be residents of theState of Louisiana (LA RS38:2225).

Copies of theSpecifications and ContractDocuments are on file andopen to public inspection atthe Natchitoches ParishSchool Board, Office of thePurchasing Manager, 310Royal Street, Natchitoches,Louisiana 71457.

A set of plans andspecifications may be obtainedfrom the ENGINEER -COTHREN, GRAFF,SMOAK ENGINEERING,INC., 6305 Westport Avenue,Shreveport, LA 71129 uponreceipt of payment in theamount of THIRTY DOL-LARS ($30.00) per set.Checks should be madepayable to CGS ENGINEER-ING, INC. A digital version ofthe plans and specifications inPDF format may be obtainedfrom the Engineer at nocharge.

Deposits on the firstset of documents furnishedbona fide prime bidders willbe fully refunded upon returnof the documents no later thanten days after receipt of bids.On other sets of documentsfurnished to bidders, theamount of 0 DOLLARS ($0)(the deposit less the actual costof reproduction) will berefunded upon return of the

documents no later than tendays after receipt of bids. Norefund will be made to non-bidders or sub-bidders.

Each bidder mustdeposit with his/her bid, secu-rity in the amount, for and sub-ject to the conditions providedin the Information for Bidders.Sureties used for obtainingbonds must appear as accept-able on the Department ofTreasury Circular 570.Contractors submitting bidselectronically shall be requiredto obtain a digital signaturecertificate prior to submittingtheir bid. The required bidbond may be submitted onlinethrough Central Bidding ordelivered to the NatchitochesParish School Board in asealed envelope, properlyidentified, prior to time of bidopening. A NON-MANDA-TORY PRE-BID CONFER-ENCE will be held August19th at 10:00 a.m. at FrankieRay Jackson Technical Centeroffice at 1621 Welch Street,Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Additional itemsrequired to be submittedwith the Bid and Bid Bondare: Corporate SignatureAuthority (when applicable),and Certification ofContractor's Active License(LA. R.S. 37:2163).

The NatchitochesParish School Board reservesthe right to reject any or allbids.

NATCHITOCHES PARISHSCHOOL BOARD

By: Michael Milner Title: Purchasing Manager#421-14 8/7, 14, 21***

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be receivedfor Northwestern StateUniversity by the NSUPurchasing Office, Room 104,St. Denis Hall, NorthwesternState University, Natchitoches,Louisiana 71497 until 2:00pm, Thursday, September4th 2014

SEALED BID #7490—Voluntary StudentInsurance

Specifications may beobtained by e-mailing yourcompany name and address [email protected] andrequesting a bid package. Bidswill not be accepted after hourand date specified and will bepublicly opened at the hourspecified in the BusinessAffairs - Purchasing Section,St. Denis Hall, NorthwesternState University, Natchitoches,Louisiana. The right isreserved to reject any and allbids and to waive any infor-malities.

Evidence of authority to sub-mit the bid shall be required inaccordance withR.S.38:2212(a)(1)(c) and/orR.S.39:1594(C)(2)(d).

DALE MARTINDIRECTOR OF PURCHAS-INGCARL JONESVICE PRESIDENT OF BUSI-NESS AFFAIRS & CON-TROLLERNORTHWESTERN STATEUNIVERSITYAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITYUNIVERSITY#431-14 8/14, 21, 28***

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids for construction ofthe following project will bereceived at the Office of theRed River WaterwayCommission, located at 5941Hwy 1 By-Pass, Natchitoches,Louisiana, mailing address: P.O. Box 776, Natchitoches,Louisiana 71458, until 2:00P.M. September 11, 2014, atwhich time and place bids willbe publicly opened and read.In accordance with Act No.590 of the 2008 regular ses-sion of the LouisianaLegislature, bids may be sub-mitted electronically atwww.bidsync.com. TheRRWC will not be responsibleif the bidder cannot completeand submit a bid electronicallydue to failure or incompletedelivery of the files submittedvia the internet. No bids willbe received after 2:00 p.m.

Name of Project:Shreveport Riverview PhaseII

Project:Red River WaterwayCommission Project No. 13-03

Area: C a d d oParish, Louisiana

Contracting Agency:Red River WaterwayCommission

Estimated Cost:$990,000.00

Proposal Guaranty: 5% oftotal bid amount (including allalternates if applicable)

Project Manager:Mr. Colin S. Brown, P.E.P. O. Box 776Natchitoches, Louisiana71458-0776

Phone 318-352-7446

Plans:$25.00/CD (no refund)

Pre-Bid Conference: A Non-Mandatory pre-bidconference will be held onSeptember, 03 2014 at 10:00A.M. at Sci-Port DiscoveryCenter’s Ground FloorConference Room, located at820 Clyde Fant Pkwy,Shreveport, LA 71101.

Plans and specifications can beviewed at www.bidsync.com.However, in order to submit abid and have it accepted, com-plete bidding documentsMUST be obtained from theOffice of the Red RiverWaterway Commission.RRWC shall maintain the offi-cial record list of prime bid-ders. Bidders MUST registerwith RRWC as a prime bidder.This will be required to assuredistribution of additional bidinformation if required.

Bids must be submitted on theLouisiana Public Works BidForm and Bid Bond (Section00300 of the Specifications),provided by the Commission,must be prepared in accor-dance with Section 102 of the2006 Louisiana StandardSpecifications for Roads andBridges and must include allinformation required by thebid form. No bids will be con-sidered by the Red RiverWaterway Commission unlessthey are filed within the timestated, in a sealed envelope,and the sealed envelopeaddressed to the Red RiverWaterway Commission, P.O.Box 776, Natchitoches,Louisiana 71458-0776, withSEALED BID, RRWC PRO-JECT NO. 13-03, theContractor's name,Contractor's license number,address and bid openingtime and bid date clearlymarked on the outside. Bidforms will not be issued laterthan 24 hours prior to the timeset for opening bids.Contractors that wish to sub-mit electronic bids will becharged a fee by BidSync. Inaddition, contractors shall berequired to obtain a digital sig-nature certificate prior to sub-mitting bids online. The bidbond required for this projectmay be submitted online. Ifelectronic bidding is utilized, abid bond, if not submittedelectronically, must be deliv-ered by the Contractor to theRRWC in a sealed envelope asspecified above prior to thedate and time of bid opening.

Failure to comply with theserequirements will result inrejection of the bid. BidPackages are available at RedRiver Waterway Commission,or will be mailed to prospec-tive bidders upon request, tele-phone number 318/352-7446.Each bid shall be accompaniedby either a certified check,cashier’s check or a bid bondguaranteed by a surety orinsurance company meetingthe requirements of La. R. S.38:2218, in an amount equal to5% of the total bid amount,including all alternates. Thecertified check, cashier’scheck or a bid bond must bemade payable to “State ofLouisiana, Red RiverWaterway Commission”.The checks shall be forfeited,or the amount of the bid bondshall be paid, to theCommission if the bidder failsto make the required Paymentand Performance Bond, fails toexecute the contract, or fails tocomply with any provisionnecessary for execution of thecontract required in connec-tion with the bidder’s bid.

If the proposal guarantysubmitted by a bidder is inthe form of a bid bond, thisbond must be similar in allrespects to the form of the"Bid Bond" sheet includedin the Bid Package. The bidbond must be signed by theauthorized officer, owner orpartner of the bidding firm, oreach firm representing a jointventure; and must be counter-signed by a person who isunder contract with the suretycompany or bond issuer as alicensed agent in this state andwho is residing in this state.

Each bidder represents that hisbid is based upon the materialsand equipment described inthe bidding documents.

The contract will be awardedto the lowest responsible bid-der without discrimination ongrounds of race, color, sex, ornational origin. Disadvantagedbusinesses will be afforded fullopportunity to submit bids.

In the bidding documents,whenever any particular mate-rials, processes, and/or equip-ment is indicated or specifiedby patent, proprietary, or brandname, or by name of manufac-turer, such wording shall bedeemed to be used for the pur-pose of facilitating descriptionof the materials, processand/or equipment desired, andshall be deemed to be followedby the words “or approvedequal”. “Approved equal”clauses do not permit biddersat their discretion, to selectsubstitute materials, processesand/or equipment in lieu ofthose specified or indicated.

Bidders desiring to quote onmaterial, methods or equip-ment other than those speci-fied in the Bid Package ordrawings comprising a partthereof, or in a previouslyapproved Addendum, may doso only by submitting a writtenrequest to the Project Manager

for approval. Such requestshall be submitted no laterthan ten (10) days prior to datefor receipt of bids and shallinclude a complete descriptionof the proposed substitute,name of the material or equip-ment for which it is to be sub-stituted, drawing, cuts, perfor-mance and test data and anyother data or information nec-essary for a complete evalua-tion.

If the Project Managerapproves a proposed substitu-tion, such approval will be setforth in an Addendum issuedto all bidders prior to bid open-ing. No other approval is valid.

The Bid Package may be seenat the RED RIVER WATER-WAY COMMISSION office,5941 Highway I Bypass,Natchitoches, Louisiana71457. Upon request, theExecutive Director or a mem-ber of his staff will show thework site. Bidders must satisfythemselves by personal exami-nation of the site and locationof the proposed work, exami-nation of the drawings andspecifications, examination ofthe details and requirements ofthe work, and the accuracy ofthe estimate of the quantitiesof the work, and give theProject Manager written noticeof all conflicts, errors, or dis-crepancies that bidder has dis-covered in the Bid Package.

Prior to award, the successfulbidder will be required to pro-vide a Non-CollusionAffidavit (00415-1), anAuthorization Form (00415-2), a Felony ConvictionAffidavit (00415-3), an affi-davit stating that the contrac-tor has verified that allemployees are legal citizens orlegal aliens using the E-VerifySystem (00415-4), and aCertificate of Contractor’sActive License (00415-5). Thesuccessful bidder will berequired to sign the contractand submit the Payment andPerformance Bond as requiredby the Red River WaterwayCommission. Copies of thecontract and bond are providedin the Bid Package.

Mailing address and/or phonenumber to request the BidPackage is Red RiverWaterway Commission, P. 0.Box 776,Natchitoches, Louisiana71458-0776; (318) 352-7446.

No bidder may withdraw hisbid within forty-five (45) daysafter actual date of the openingthereof, except as prescribed inR.S. 38:2214c. As requiredunder LA R.S. 37:2163, thisproject is classified asGeneral BuildingConstruction

Specific ContractRequirements• The contract timewill be 150 calendar days.• Liquidated Damageswill be $330 per calendar dayfor each day construction isnot complete beyondSubstantial Completion.• A 5% retainagewill be withheld from eachprogress payment.• Contractor responsi-ble for all costs associated withconstruction permit fees,including review cost by city.• Contractor to pro-duce and retain on site aSWPPP document for reviewby local authority.

Required ConstructionMilestones• Toilet RoomFoundations to be completewithin 30 days• Green RoomFoundation, including walkand stairs, to be completewithin 45 days• Both the ToiletRoom and Green RoomBuildings to be SubstantiallyComplete within 90 days

The right is reserved toreject any and all bids andwaive any informalities.

Kenneth P. GuidryExecutive DirectorRed River WaterwayCommissionNatchitoches, Louisiana

Sherri H. LeBas Chair PersonRed River WaterwayCommissionNatchitoches, Louisiana#432-14 8/14, 21, 28***


Sealed proposalsshall be addressed to the Cityof Natchitoches, Office of theDirector of Purchasing, 1400Sabine Street, Natchitoches,Louisiana for the TEXASAND PACIFIC RAILWAYDEPOT – DRAINAGE ANDPAVING (BID NO. 0550) asdescribed in the Specificationsand Drawings. The ContractorClassification for this projectis BUILDING CONSTRUC-TION

The City ofNatchitoches will acceptsealed or internet bids for theproject until 2:00 PM onTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER11TH , 2014 at theoffice of the Director ofPurchasing, 1400 SabineStreet, or at HTTPS://bidex-press.com. (Bidders needingassistance with on-line biddingshould call the Bid Expresshelp line at (888) 352-2439).

All paper bids shall be plainlymarked "SEALED BID –TEXAS AND PACIFICRAILWAY DEPOT –DRAINAGE AND PAVING(BID NO. 0550)." All bidsreceived must have the con-tractor’s license number onthe outside of the envelope.Any bid received after closingtime will be returnedunopened. Bids will be pub-licly opened and read aloudthis same date and time at theoffice of the Director ofPurchasing.

If a NONRESI-DENT CONTRACTOR bid-ding on public work in theState of Louisiana is domiciledin a state that provides a per-centage preference in favor ofCONTRACTORS for thesame type work, then everyLouisiana resident CON-TRACTOR shall be grantedthe same preference overCONTRACTORS domiciledtherein whenever the NON-RESIDENT CONTRACTORbids on public work inLouisiana (LA RS 38:2225).A CONTRACTOR who is aNONRESIDENT of the Stateof Louisiana must attach acopy of their State's law con-cerning preferential treatmentand their State's percentage ofbid preference. This informa-tion shall accompany CON-TRACTOR'S bid proposal.


Copies of theSpecifications and ContractDocuments are on file andopen to public inspection atthe City of Natchitoches,Office of the Director ofPurchasing, 1400 SabineStreet, Natchitoches,Louisiana 71457.


Deposits on the firstset of documents furnishedbona fide prime bidders willbe fully refunded upon returnof the documents no later thanten days after receipt of bids.On other sets of documentsfurnished to bidders, theamount of 0 DOLLARS ($0 ) (the deposit less the actualcost of reproduction) will berefunded upon return of thedocuments no later than tendays after receipt of bids. Norefund will be made to non-bidders or sub-bidders.

Each bidder mustdeposit with his/her bid, secu-rity in the amount, for and sub-ject to the conditions providedin the Information for Bidders.Sureties used for obtainingbonds must appear as accept-able on the Department ofTreasury Circular 570.

Additional itemsrequired to be submittedwith the Bid and Bid Bondare: Corporate SignatureAuthority (when applicable),Certification of Contractor’sActive License (LA. R.S.37:2163), and AttestationClause for Past CriminalConvictions (LA. R.S.38:2227).

The City ofNatchitoches reserves the rightto reject any or all bids.

CITY OF NATCHITOCHES

By: /s/ Lee PoseyTitle: Mayor#434-14 8/14, 21, 28***


Sealed proposalsshall be addressed to the Cityof Natchitoches, Office of theDirector of Purchasing, 1400Sabine Street, Natchitoches,Louisiana for the TEXASAND PACIFIC RAILWAYDEPOT – BUILDINGREPAIRS (BID NO. 0552) asdescribed in the Specificationsand Drawings. The ContractorClassification for this projectis BUILDING CONSTRUC-TION

The City ofNatchitoches will acceptsealed or internet bids for theproject until 2:00 PM onTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER11TH , 2014 at theoffice of the Director ofPurchasing, 1400 SabineStreet, or at HTTPS://bidex-press.com. (Bidders needingassistance with on-line biddingshould call the Bid Expresshelp line at (888) 352-2439).All paper bids shall be plainlymarked "SEALED BID –TEXAS AND PACIFICRAILWAY DEPOT –BUILDING REPAIRS (BIDNO. 0552)." All bidsreceived must have the con-tractor’s license number on

the outside of the envelope.Any bid received after closingtime will be returnedunopened. Bids will be pub-licly opened and read aloudthis same date and time at theoffice of the Director ofPurchasing.

If a NONRESI-DENT CONTRACTOR bid-ding on public work in theState of Louisiana is domiciledin a state that provides a per-centage preference in favor ofCONTRACTORS for thesame type work, then everyLouisiana resident CON-TRACTOR shall be grantedthe same preference overCONTRACTORS domiciledtherein whenever the NON-RESIDENT CONTRACTORbids on public work inLouisiana (LA RS 38:2225).A CONTRACTOR who is aNONRESIDENT of the Stateof Louisiana must attach acopy of their State's law con-cerning preferential treatmentand their State's percentage ofbid preference. This informa-tion shall accompany CON-TRACTOR'S bid proposal.


Copies of theSpecifications and ContractDocuments are on file andopen to public inspection atthe City of Natchitoches,Office of the Director ofPurchasing, 1400 SabineStreet, Natchitoches,Louisiana 71457.


Deposits on the firstset of documents furnishedbona fide prime bidders willbe fully refunded upon returnof the documents no later thanten days after receipt of bids.On other sets of documentsfurnished to bidders, theamount of 0 DOLLARS ($0 ) (the deposit less the actualcost of reproduction) will berefunded upon return of thedocuments no later than tendays after receipt of bids. Norefund will be made to non-bidders or sub-bidders.

Each bidder mustdeposit with his/her bid, secu-rity in the amount, for and sub-ject to the conditions providedin the Information for Bidders.Sureties used for obtainingbonds must appear as accept-able on the Department ofTreasury Circular 570.

Additional itemsrequired to be submittedwith the Bid and Bid Bondare: Corporate SignatureAuthority (when applicable),Certification of Contractor’sActive License (LA. R.S.37:2163), and AttestationClause for Past CriminalConvictions (LA. R.S.38:2227).

The City ofNatchitoches reserves the rightto reject any or all bids.

CITY OF NATCHITOCHES

By: /s/ Lee PoseyTitle: Mayor#435-14 8/14, 21, 28***

NOTICE OF SPECIALELECTION

Pursuant to the pro-visions of a resolution adoptedby the Board ofCommissioners of FireProtection District No. 2 of theParish of Natchitoches, Stateof Louisiana (the "GoverningAuthority"), acting as the gov-erning authority of FireProtection District No. 2 of theParish of Natchitoches, Stateof Louisiana (the "District"),on May 1, 2014, NOTICE ISHEREBY GIVEN that a spe-cial election will be held with-in the District on TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 4, 2014, andthat at the said election therewill be submitted to all regis-tered voters in the Districtqualified and entitled to vote atthe said election under theConstitution and Laws of theState of Louisiana and theConstitution of the UnitedStates, the following proposi-tion, to-wit:

MILLAGE RENEWALPROPOSITION

Shall Fire Protection DistrictNo. 2 of the Parish ofNatchitoches, State ofLouisiana (the "District"), con-tinue to levy and collect a spe-cial ad valorem tax of sevenand eight hundredths (7.08)mills on all the property sub-ject to taxation within theDistrict (an estimated $67,200reasonably expected at thistime to be collected from the

levy of the tax for an entireyear), for a period of ten (10)years beginning with the year2015 and ending with the year2024, for the purpose ofacquiring, constructing,improving, maintaining and/oroperating fire protection facili-ties and equipment in and forsaid District, including payingthe cost of obtaining water forfire protection purposes?

The said specialelection will be held at the fol-lowing polling places situatedwithin the District, which pollswill open at six o'clock (6:00)a.m., and close at eight o'clock(8:00) p.m., in accordancewith the provisions of La. R.S.18:541, to-wit:

POLLING PLACES

Ward - Precinct - Location

02 02 READHIMERCOMMUNITY REC CTR,1055 HWY. 09, READ-HIMER

02 03 GOLDONNACITY HALL, 3159 MAINSTREET, GOLDONNA

02 04 (IN PART)BISHOP FRIEND PARISHHALL, 2443 HWY. 1226,PACE

02 05 (IN PART) CRE-STON POLICE JURY VOTBLDG, 5189 HWY. 09, CRE-STON

The polling placesset forth above are hereby des-ignated as the polling places atwhich to hold the said election,and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners,respectively, shall be thosepersons designated accordingto law.

Notice is furthergiven that a portion of themonies collected from the taxdescribed in the Propositionshall be remitted to certainstate and statewide retirementsystems in the mannerrequired by law.

The said specialelection will be held in accor-dance with the applicable pro-visions of Chapter 5 andChapter 6-A of Title 18 of theLouisiana Revised Statutes of1950, as amended, and otherconstitutional and statutoryauthority, and the officersappointed to hold the saidelection, as provided in thisNotice of Special Election, orsuch substitutes therefor asmay be selected and designat-ed in accordance with La. R.S.18:1287, will make due returnsthereof to said GoverningAuthority, and NOTICE ISHEREBY FURTHER GIVENthat the Governing Authoritywill meet at its regular meetingplace, the Central Station, 116Vine Street, Goldonna,Louisiana, on THURSDAY,DECEMBER 4, 2014, atSEVEN O'CLOCK (7:00)P.M., and shall then and therein open and public session pro-ceed to examine and canvassthe returns and declare theresult of the said special elec-tion. All registered voters ofthe District are entitled to voteat said special election andvoting machines will be used.

THUS DONE ANDSIGNED at Goldonna,Louisiana, on this, the 1st dayof May, 2014.

ATTEST:

/s/ Mary Harford Chairman

/s/Pam NoblesSecretary#436-14 8/21, 28 & 9/4, 11***

PROCEEDINGS OF THECITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OFNATCHITOCHES, STATE

OF LOUISIANA,REGULAR MEETING

HELD ONMONDAY, AUGUST 11,

2014 AT 5:30 P.M.

The City Council ofthe City of Natchitoches metin legal and regular session atthe Natchitoches Arts Center,716 Second Street,Natchitoches, Louisiana onMonday, August 11, 2014 at5:30 p.m.There were present: MayorLee Posey, Councilman AtLarge Don Mims, Jr.,Councilman Larry Payne,Councilman Dale Nielsen,Councilman David Stamey ,Councilwoman SylviaMorrow

Guests: EricBerryman and ColemanColbert, Adam Jonson andJoshua McDaniel –Northwestern State UniversityAthletics

Absent: NoneMayor Lee Posey

called the meeting to order andwelcomed everyone for com-ing. Michael Braxton wasasked to lead the invocationand Councilman Nielsen wasasked to lead the pledge ofallegiance.

Mayor Posey thencalled for the reading andapproval of the minutes for theJuly 28, 2014 meeting. Mr.Mims moved that we dispensewith the reading of the minutesand approval of same.Seconded by Mr. Stamey. Theroll call vote was as follows:

Ayes: N i e l s e n ,Mims, Stamey, Morrow

Nays: NoneAbsent: PayneAbstain: None

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Mayor Posey recog-nized two individuals, EricBerryman and ColemanColbert, for their outstandingcourage when coming to theaid of fellow citizen CarolynRoy during an armed robberyis 2010. These two men sawwhat was taking place andcould have easily walkedaway. They not only stoppedthe perpetrator from harmingMs. Roy, but followed him tohis residence as he fled thescene. From there they waiteduntil law enforcement arrivedand could take over. DistrictAttorney Van Kyzar thankedthe two men for working withlaw enforcement and stated theperpetrator has received 99years in prison. Mayor Poseythen read a letter from Ms.Roy thanking the City PoliceDepartment for their efforts inthis case from start to finish.

The following Resolution wasintroduced by Mr. Mims andSeconded by Mr. Stamey asfollows, to –wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 079 OF 2014

PROCLAMATION HONOR-ING THE TEACHERS OFNATCHITOCHES PARISHFOR THE 2014-2015 ACAD-EMIC SCHOOL YEAR

W H E R E A S ,Natchitoches Parish is home tomore than 500 teachers, serv-ing 15 schools; and

WHEREAS, educa-tion is a lifelong process thatbenefits individuals and entirecommunities and countriesand helps lay the foundationfor the future; and

WHEREAS, teach-ers are the key to building andmaintaining our future throughtheir dedicated efforts toensure our children learn theknowledge and skills neededto be college and career ready;and

WHEREAS, teach-ers fill many roles, as listeners,explorers, role models, moti-vators, mentors and put incountless hours to help stu-dents achieve their dreams;and

WHEREAS, weexpress our gratitude to theeducators of the NatchitochesParish Education System whoseek to offer pupils a thirst forknowledge, a solid education,and the inspiration to achieveand excel throughout life; and

WHEREAS, toteach is to touch a life forever,thank you for making a differ-ence in the lives of our chil-dren and our community; and

NOW, THERE-FORE, BE IT RESOLVEDTHAT, I, Lee Posey, Mayor,and the Natchitoches CityCouncil, do hereby honor theTeachers of NatchitochesParish for the 2014-2015 acad-emic school year and recog-nize the efforts of educators inour parish, and honor theirdedication, professionalismand commitment to the stu-dents they teach in theNatchitoches Parish EducationSystem.

This Resolution wasthen presented for a vote, andthe vote was recorded as fol-lows:

AYES: N i e l s e n ,Mims, Stamey, MorrowNAYS: None

ABSENT: PayneABSTAIN: NoneT H E R E U P O N ,

Mayor Lee Posey declared theResolution passed by a vote of4 Ayes to 0 Nays on this 11thday of August, 2014.

LEE POSEY, MAYOR

Mayor Posey statedas the new school year startswe just wanted to tell teachershow much we appreciatedthem. I encourage you tothank an educator when yousee them throughout the year.This will be presented to theteachers of NatchitochesParish at an event later thismonth.

The following Resolution wasintroduced by Mr. Nielsen andSeconded by Mr. Stamey asfollows, to –wit:


P R O C L A M A T I O NDECLARING AUGUST 28,2014 AS “NSU FOOTBALL -WHITE OUT DAY” IN THECITY OF NATCHITOCHES

WHEREAS, theCity of Natchitoches is filledwith ardent fans and support-ers of the Northwestern StateUniversity football team theDEMONS; and

W H E R E A S ,Thursday, August 28, 2014 isNatchitoches ParishAppreciation Night at TurpinStadium; and

W H E R E A S ,Northwestern State Universityfootball team kicks off its five-game home schedule with a 6

p.m. contest against MissouriState; and

WHEREAS, theCity of Natchitoches encour-ages all citizens, businessesand organizations to supportthe Demons on August 28,2014 by wearing white on theofficial “White Out” game;and

WHEREAS, NSUPresident Dr. Randall Webb,Head football Coach JayThomas would appreciate city-wide support and attendance atday-long activities, pre-gameshow, and the opening game.

NOW, THERE-FORE, BE IT RESOLVED, ILee Posey, Mayor, and theCity Council of the City ofNatchitoches, do hereby pro-claim August 28, 2014 as:

“NSU FOOTBALL – WHITEOUT DAY”

in the City of Natchitoches andurge all residents to supportthe DEMONS.


AYES: P a y n e ,Nielsen, Mims, Stamey,Morrow

NAYS: NoneABSENT: NoneABSTAIN: NoneT H E R E U P O N ,


LEE POSEY, MAYOR

Mayor Posey intro-duced Adam Jonson andJoshua McDaniel fromNorthwestern State Universitywho were present to receivethe proclamation. AdamJonson, Associate Director ofAthletics, stated August 28thwill be the first home game forNorthwestern State Universityand will begin at 6 p.m. Weare working with the area busi-nesses and Chamber ofCommerce to help make this adaylong event by encouragingeveryone to wear white for thisgame. He stated NSU haspartnered with a couple oflocal non-profit organizationsto offer $10 tickets in additionto the regular $15 tickets. Ifyou purchase your tickets fromCASA or the Women’sResource Center, half of theprofits from those tickets willgo to those organizations.Mayor Posey encouraged theCity of Natchitoches to partic-ipate in this event and supportthe Demons.

Mr. Mims made amotion to add Resolution No.84 of 2014 to the agenda andwas seconded by Mr. Nielsen.The roll call vote was recordedas follows:


NAYS: NoneABSENT: NoneABSTAIN: None

The following Resolution wasintroduced by Mr. Nielsen andSeconded by Mr. Stamey asfollows, to –wit:

RESOLUTION NO 084 OF 2014

RESOLUTION APPROVINGIN PRINCIPLE THE TERMSOF A PAYMENT-IN-LIEU-OF-TAX ARRANGEMENTIN CONNECTION WITHTHE ACQUISITION, REHA-BILITATION AND LONG-TERM OWNERSHIP BYEDGEWATER FAIR-GROUNDS LLC, OF ANAFFORDABLE HOUSINGCOMPLEX KNOWN ASTHE FAIRGROUNDS ROADAPARTMENTS AND PRO-VIDING FOR OTHER MAT-TERS RELATING THERE-TO.

WHEREAS, theFairgrounds Road HousingCorporation ("FRHC"), aLouisiana non-profit corpora-tion and instrumentality of theCity of Natchitoches, State ofLouisiana (the "City") hasheretofore assisted in thefinancing and refinancing ofan affordable housing complexconsisting of approximatelyfifty (50) single-family hous-ing units located in the City at425 McDodson Way, andknown as the FairgroundsRoad Apartments (the"Project"), through theissuance of its bonds, includ-ing (i) Tax Exempt First LienRevenue Refunding Bonds(Fairgrounds Road Apartments- Section 8 Assisted Project)Series 1999A and (ii) TaxableFirst Lien Revenue RefundingBonds (Fairgrounds RoadApartments - Section 8Assisted Project) Series 1999B(collectively, the "Bonds");and

WHEREAS, theBonds were issued pursuant toa Trust Indenture dated as ofApril 1, 1999, by and betweenFRHC and The Bank of New

York, as Trustee (the"Indenture"), and the proceedsof the Bonds were loaned byFRHC to Fairgrounds RoadRedevelopment PartnershipLimited Partnership pursuantto a Loan Agreement dated asof April 1, 1999, to financeand/or refinance the Project;and

WHEREAS, FRHCand the Natchitoches HousingCorporation have found anddetermined that it would be intheir best interest and in thebest interest of the City and itsresidents, to transfer owner-ship of the Project toEdgewater Fairgrounds LLC, aLouisiana limited liabilitycompany (the "Company"), orits assignees approved by theCity, so that the Company mayrenovate, rehabilitate and rede-velop the Project, and continueto operate the Project as a low-income housing project bene-fitting residents of the Cityunder a new HousingAssistance Payment (HAP)Contract between theCompany with the UnitedStates Department of Housingand Urban Development("HUD"); and

WHEREAS, in con-nection with the execution ofthe aforesaid new HAPContract, it is a requirement ofHUD that the Companydemonstrate a high degree ofcommunity support from theCity in the form of tax abate-ments, capital improvementfunds, or similar contributions,and the City has agreed to pro-vide such community supportin the form of a payment-in-lieu-of-tax ("PILOT") incen-tive pursuant into which advalorem taxes on the propertywould be abated and a PILOTpayment made by theCompany in lieu of such taxesfor a period of twenty-sixyears from completion of therehabilitation of the Project;

NOW, THERE-FORE, BE IT RESOLVED bythe City Council of the City ofNatchitoches, State ofLouisiana, acting as the gov-erning authority of the City,that the City approves in prin-ciple the acquisition of theProject by the IndustrialDevelopment Board of theCity of Natchitoches,Louisiana, Inc. (the "IDB"), anon-profit public corporationand instrumentality of the Citythat has been organized and isexisting pursuant to Chapter 7,Title 51 of the LouisianaRevised Statutes of 1950, asamended (La. R.S. 51:1151, etseq.), and the lease by the IDBof the Project to the Company(or the Company's assigneesapproved by this City Council)pursuant to a "LeaseAgreement" or similar agree-ment (the "IDB Lease"), withthe effect that the Project willbe owned by the IDB andexempt from local propertytaxes. The IDB Lease willprovide, among other things,that the Company will makean annual rental payment tothe IDB, in lieu of local prop-erty taxes, beginning onDecember 1, 2015, equal toSeven Thousand Five HundredDollars ($7,500), and will con-tinue making an annual rentalpayment due on eachDecember 31 through andincluding December 31, 2024,equal to 103% of the amountso paid in the immediately pre-ceding tax year (the "PILOTPayments"), provided that theannual PILOT Payment shallnever exceed the amount oflocal property taxes that wouldhave been payable if the prop-erty had been subject to suchtaxes. The PILOT Paymentswill be paid over by the IDB tothe City to be used by the Cityfor lawful corporate purposes.Final approval of the IDBLease and the PILOTPayments will be by resolutionof the Board of Directors ofthe IDB.

BE IT FURTHERRESOLVED that this CityCouncil, upon the advice ofcounsel, will cooperate withthe Developer with such addi-tional permits, approvals andagreements, including thegranting of any required servi-tudes or street dedications nec-essary to effect the renovation,rehabilitation and redevelop-ment the Project as has beendescribed by the Company,such actions to be taken bysuch subsequent resolutionsand/or ordinances as may berequired by law or the CityCharter.

BE IT FURTHERRESOLVED that a real neces-sity exists for the employmentof special counsel in connec-tion with the negotiation,approval and implementationof the aforesaid IDB Lease andPILOT Payments, and accord-ingly Adams and Reese LLP,New Orleans, Louisiana, arehereby employed as SpecialCounsel to the City and to theIDB to do and to perform com-prehensive, legal and coordi-nate professional work of a tra-ditional legal nature withrespect to the foregoing. Thefee to be paid Bond Counselshall not exceed an amountbased on the AttorneyGeneral's then current BondCounsel Fee Schedule andother guidelines for compre-hensive, legal and coordinateprofessional work in theissuance of revenue bondsapplied to the total acquisitionand rehabilitation cost of theProject, together with reim-bursement of out-of-pocketexpenses incurred andadvanced in connection withthe issuance of the Bonds,

such fees to be paid on behalfof the City and the IDB by theCompany. In the event that theProject does not proceed tocompletion, said special coun-sel shall be entitled to reim-bursement of their out-of-pocket expenses incurred inconnection with the Project,and legal fees at an hourly rateto be agreed upon between theCompany and said counsel;any amounts to be paid pur-suant to this sentence shall bepaid on behalf of the City andthe IDB by the Company.





LEE POSEY, MAYOR

Mayor Posey stated we wereapproached by EdgewaterGroup to purchase theFairgrounds Apartments andmake the necessary upgradesby adding $10,000 per unit toprovide better living condi-tions. This is a federal taxexempt project so we will notreceive any taxes on this. Thiswill help the HousingAuthority and our citizensbecause it is no loss of income.Mr. Corkern approached thepodium stating it is a win foreveryone. It is a win for theHousing Authority becausethere is no money from thegovernment to rehabilitatethese apartments, butEdgewater will make that pos-sible. The Housing Authoritycannot increase the rent and itis currently too low to be ableto receive the funds needed tomake repairs. Edgewater willnot get the increase in the con-tract from the federal govern-ment if their commitments arenot fulfilled. If Edgewatercannot get an increase in hous-ing assistance it would not beeconomically feasible for themand therefore they would notbe pursuing this. Ms. Morrowstated we have several citizensin the community cannotafford a higher rent. Mr.Gurkin with Edgewater statedthere will be no impact on rentto the residents as they pay amaximum of 30% of theirincome. He stated these prop-erties are in great shape.Edgewater will be able to putin high efficiency air condi-tioners, high efficiency win-dows, cabinets, full staffingwith resident services, laundryon site, learning lab with staffat least 40 hours a week, fit-ness room, and internet com-puter stations. Ms. Morrowasked if playground equipmentwould be included. Mr.Gurkin stated the answer isclearly yes. We are putting apavilion with picnic tables,cast iron grills, and communi-ty gardens at other apartmentsaround.

The following Ordinance wasIntroduced by Ms. Morrowand Seconded by Mr. Payne asfollows, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 030 OF2014

AN ORDINANCE AUTHO-RIZING THE MAYOR OFTHE CITY OF NATCHI-TOCHES TO AWARD THEBID FOR (2) AUTOMATICTRANSFER SWITCHES

(BID NO. 0549)

W H E R E A S ,Resolution No.049 of 2014was passed by theNatchitoches City Council onJune 9, 2014 authorizing theMayor to advertise for bids for(2) Automatic TransferSwitches (Bid No. 0549); and

WHEREAS, this bidwas advertised in theNatchitoches Times on June14th and June 21th, 2014, inaccordance with law; and

WHEREAS, twobid proposals were receivedand opened as follows:

(1) Stuart C. Irby Co.,Shreveport, LA....$81,116.50

(2) B.S.I. Co.,Shreveport, LA....$81,849.90

WHEREAS, onJune 23, 2014 the appointedcommittee of Pat Jones,Director of Finance; Edd Lee,Director of Purchasing; DonMims, Councilman at Large;and Bryan Wimberly, UtilityDirector; reviewed the bid pro-posal for (2) AutomaticTransfer Switches (Bid No.0549); and

WHEREAS, theabove appointed committeemembers unanimously recom-mend the City award the bid tothe lowest bidder, Stuart C.Irby Co., of Shreveport, LA inthe amount of $81,116.50.

NOW, THERE-FORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Honorable Lee Posey,Mayor, is hereby authorized,empowered and directed tosign any and all documentsnecessary for acceptance ofthis bid.

THIS ORDI-NANCE was introduced onJuly 28, 2014 and published inthe Natchitoches Times onAugust 2, 2014.

The above

Ordinance having been dulyadvertised in accordance withlaw and public hearing had onsame, was put to a vote by theMayor and the vote wasrecorded as follows:



Mayor Lee Posey declared theOrdinance passed by a vote of5 Ayes to 0 Nays this 11th dayof August, 2014.

LEE POSEY, MAYORD O N

MIMS, MAYOR PRO TEM-PORE

Delivered to the Mayor on the12th day of August, 2014 at10:00 A.M.

The following Resolution wasintroduced by Mr. Payne andSeconded by Ms. Morrow asfollows, to –wit:


A RESOLUTION AUTHO-RIZING THE MAYOR TOADVERTISE AND ACCEPTBIDS FOR THE TEXASAND PACIFIC RAILWAYDEPOT – DRAINAGE ANDPAVING PROJECT

(Bid NO. 0550)

WHEREAS, theCity wishes to advertise forpublic bids for the Texas andPacific Railway Depot –Drainage and Paving Project(Bid No. 0550); and

WHEREAS, sealedproposals shall be addressed tothe City of Natchitoches,Office of the Director ofPurchasing, P. O. Box 37,Natchitoches, Louisiana71457 or received at the city ofNatchitoches PurchasingDepartment, 1400 SabineStreet, Natchitoches,Louisiana, and

WHEREAS, theCity of Natchitoches willaccept sealed and electronicbids for the project until 2:00pm on Thursday, September11, 2014 at the office of theDirector of Purchasing, 1400Sabine Street, and

WHEREAS, bidswill be publicly opened andread aloud at 2:00 pm, onThursday September 11, 2014held at the above mentionedoffice of the Director ofPurchasing, and

WHEREAS, uponreceipt of proposals, the com-mittee members consisting ofPat Jones, Director of Finance;Edd Lee, Director ofPurchasing; Randy LaCaze,Director of CommunityDevelopment, CouncilwomanSylvia Morrow and RandalSmoak, Engineer withCothren, Graff, SmoakEngineering, are to review andmake a recommendation of thebids received.

NOW, THERE-FORE, BE IT RESOLVED bythe Council of the City ofNatchitoches, in legal sessionconvened, that the honorableLee Posey, Mayor, be and ishereby authorized, empoweredand directed to order the publi-cation of the above bid.





LEE POSEY, MAYOR

Mayor Poseythanked Cynthia Sutton andthe Cane River NationalHeritage Area for their effortsand interest in the depot.There was funding for thisproject at one time, but thefunding went away becausethere was not a project thatcould be moved forward bythe State of Louisiana. Weappreciate CRNHA leveragingmoney along with the State tomake this project happen. Theoutside of the depot will berehabilitated along with aneducational kiosk that willshow the history of the depot.Cynthia Sutton approached thepodium and stated this projecthas been a long time comingand has been for the residentswho have wanted this for along time. She stated this pro-ject is a huge passion of hersand has worked on this projectevery day for 6 ½ years. Thisis not the final product, butwhat we can do with themoney we get our hands on.This will preserve the buildingfor another 10 years at least.This plan stabilizes the build-ing, completely does therestoration on the outside ofthe building, and cleans up thelot by putting new asphalt andnew parking spots. Securitycameras will be put up inhopes of discouraging the van-dalism that has occurred. Thisproject will be funded bymoney set aside by the statelegislature, CRNHA, andmoney leveraged by a smallgrant through RepresentativeCox. Edwin Creighton thenapproached the podium onbehalf of the AfricanAmericans for African

American Museum Rail DepotProject. Their group is inter-ested in using a portion of thedepot for an African Americanmuseum. They are trying togauge community support tohave a museum in this space.He asked if the Council wouldbe willing to look at their planto use the museum to tell therich history of the AfricanAmerican community in thefuture. All members of theCouncil welcome Mr.Creighton and the group topresent their plan. Mr. Stameymentioned the only concern iswhere money will come fromto continue this venture andwe will have to reach out forfunding. Mr. Nielsen statedthe depot is one of his favoritebuildings in the city. It is inmoderately/fair shape consid-ering how long it has beenaround. He is excited to seewhere it is headed at this point.Shirley Small-Rougeau statedthere are things we can do nowwithout outside funding. Shethen stated the grass wasrecently cut, but it doesn’t lookacceptable with the dock doorwide open. Mayor Posey stat-ed the building will still besecured, but the work will bestarting very quickly once thebids go out. Ms. Morrow stat-ed Mr. Ed Ward with the BlackHeritage Committee will becoming with some money tohelp fund this project and willpresent their plans as well.

The following Resolution wasintroduced by Mr. Stamey andSeconded by Mr. Payne as fol-lows, to –wit:


A RESOLUTION AUTHO-RIZING THE MAYOR TOADVERTISE AND ACCEPTBIDS FOR THE TEXASAND PACIFIC RAILWAYDEPOT– BUILDINGREPAIRS PROJECT

(BID NO. 0552)

WHEREAS, theCity wishes to advertise forpublic bids for the Texas andPacific Railway Depot –Building Repairs Project (BidNo. 0552), and

WHEREAS, sealedproposals shall be addressed tothe City of Natchitoches,Office of the Director ofPurchasing, P. O. Box 37,Natchitoches, Louisiana71457 or received at the city ofNatchitoches PurchasingDepartment, 1400 SabineStreet, Natchitoches,Louisiana, and

WHEREAS, theCity of Natchitoches willaccept sealed and electronicbids for the project until 2:00pm on Thursday, September11, 2014 at the office of theDirector of Purchasing, 1400Sabine Street, and

WHEREAS, bidswill be publicly opened andread aloud at 2:00 pm, onThursday, September 11, 2014held at the above mentionedoffice of the Director ofPurchasing, and

WHEREAS, uponreceipt of proposals, the com-mittee members consisting ofPat Jones, Director of Finance;Edd Lee, Director ofPurchasing; Randy LaCaze,Director of CommunityDevelopment, CouncilwomanSylvia Morrow and RandalSmoak, Engineer withCothren, Graff, SmoakEngineering, are to review andmake a recommendation of thebids received.

NOW, THERE-FORE, BE IT RESOLVED bythe Council of the City ofNatchitoches, in legal sessionconvened, that the honorableLee Posey, Mayor, be and ishereby authorized, empoweredand directed to order the publi-cation of the above bid.





LEE POSEY, MAYOR

The following Resolution wasintroduced by Mr. Mims andSeconded by Mr. Stamey asfollows, to –wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 081 OF2014

A RESOLUTION AUTHO-RIZING THE MAYOR OFTHE CITY OF NATCHI-TOCHES, LEE POSEY, TOEXECUTE A TERMINA-TION OF LEASE AGREE-MENT ON BEHALF OF THECITY OF NATCHITOCHES,TERMINATING THATLEASE IN FAVOR OF MED-TRANS CORPORATION, OFA PORTION OF LOT 1A OFTHE NATCHITOCHESREGIONAL AIRPORT ASSHOWN ON THE AIRPORTLAYOUT PLAN OF APRIL27, 2001, BY ALLIANCEINCORPORATED ANDFURTHER PROVIDINGFOR ADVERTISING ANDAN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, theCity of Natchitoches (some-times hereinafter “City”) is the

owner of those lots shown onthe Airport Layout Plan ofApril 27, 2001, which said lotsare available for lease, andmore particularly is the ownerof Lot 1A as shown anddepicted on the Layout Plan,said Lot 1A being approxi-mately a 11,737 square footarea; and

WHEREAS FUR-THER, the City entered into aLease Agreement with Med-Trans Corporation (sometimeshereinafter “Med-Trans”), of aportion of that property shownand depicted as Lot 1A on theLayout Plan as well as accessto the associated asphalt apronand parking area; and

WHEREAS FUR-THER, the terms of that leasewere for a five (5) year period,with consideration of OneThousand Five Hundred andno/100 ($1,500.00) Dollars permonth, all as set forth in theLease Agreement by andbetween the City ofNatchitoches, and Med-TransCorporation; and

WHEREAS FUR-THER, for business reasons,Med-Trans has requested anearly termination of the LeaseAgreement, and has offeredthe City the sum of $7,000.00in exchange for an early termi-nation of the LeaseAgreement.WHEREAS FURTHER, theAirport Manager has recom-mended that the early termina-tion of the Lease be granted asthe consideration for the earlytermination will reimburse theCity for certain improvementsmade by the City at the requestof Med-Trans, and he is furtherof the opinion that the proper-ty can be leased to anotherentity; and

WHEREAS FUR-THER, the City Council hasconsidered the request of Med-Trans and is of the opinion thatit is in the interest of the Cityto allow the early terminationof the Lease Agreement inexchange for the considerationoffered; and

NOW THERE-FORE, BE IT RESOLVED bythe City Council in legal ses-sion convened as follows

(1) That the City Council ofthe City of Natchitoches doeshereby approve the termina-tion of that Lease Agreementwith Med-Trans Corporation,in exchange for the considera-tion of $7,000.00.

(2) That the Mayor, LeePosey, be and he is herebyauthorized, after due proceed-ings had, and after the legaldelays have run, to execute theattached Termination of LeaseAgreement on behalf of theCity of Natchitoches,Louisiana.

(3) That the City Clerk beauthorized to advertise thisproposed lease in accordancewith law.

THIS RESOLU-TION was introduced on thisthe 11th day of August, 2014.





LEE POSEY, MAYOR

The following Resolution wasintroduced by Mr. Stamey andSeconded by Mims as follows,to –wit:


A RESOLUTION DESIG-NATING FRIDAY, AUGUST29, 2014 AS AN OFFICIALHOLIDAY FOR THEEMPLOYEES OF THE CITYOF NATCHITOCHES FORTHE YEAR 2014

WHEREAS, theMayor and City Council of theCity of Natchitoches appreci-ate the hard work of theNatchitoches City Employees;and

WHEREAS, toshow appreciation for the ded-icated efforts of our CityEmployees, the Mayor andNatchitoches City Councilwish to declare, Friday, August29, 2014 as an official CityHoliday for 2014.

NOW, THERE-FORE, BE IT RESOLVED, byMayor Lee Posey, that Friday,August 29, 2014 be declaredan Official Holiday for theCity of NatchitochesEmployees.





LEE POSEY, MAYOR

The following Resolution wasintroduced by Ms. Morrowand Seconded by Mr. Payne as

follows, to –wit:


A RESOLUTION COMMIT-TING FUNDING FOR THETEXAS & PACIFIC RAIL-ROAD DEPOT PROJECTFP&C PROJECT NO. 50-MK9-07B-03

WHEREAS, theCity of Natchitoches desires toimplement the Texas & PacificRailroad Depot project, FP&CProject No. 50-MK9-07B-03;and

WHEREAS, theState of Louisiana through theDivision of Administration hasprovided Capital Outlay fund-ing for the project in theamount of $196,000.00; and

WHEREAS, theCity of Natchitoches has bud-geted funds in the amount of$45,000.00 in the City GeneralFund budget effective June 1,2014 to address this fundingrequirement; and

WHEREAS, theTexas & Pacific RailroadDepot project is in the bestinterest of the City and willguarantee that the Depot willbe preserved to be enjoyed byfuture generations.

NOW, THERE-FORE, BE IT RESOLVED bythe Council of the City ofNatchitoches, in legal sessionconvened, that the City hasbudgeted the required fundsfor the project and that theHonorable Lee Posey, Mayor,be and is hereby authorized,empowered and directed toexecute any and all documentsrequired to complete this valu-able project.





LEE POSEY, MAYOR

The next scheduledCity Council meeting will beMonday, August 25, 2014.The City of Natchitochesoffices will be closed onMonday, September 1, 2014 inhonor of Labor Day.

Ms. Morrow thenstated she will be hosting aBack to School Bash for thestudents at the MLK Center onFriday afternoon at 4 p.m. Wewill be servicing the Boys andGirls Club, but we haveenough supplies if other stu-dents come out. She will behosting a voter registration forthe parish of Natchitoches onSeptember 5th. We want tomake sure people are regis-tered to vote because everyvote counts.

Mayor Posey statedthe Recreation Department ishosting a Back to School Bashon the riverbank this Saturday,August 16th starting at 9:00a.m.

With no further dis-cussion, the Mayor made amotion for adjournment andall were in favor.

The meeting wasadjourned at 6:38 p.m.

LEE POSEY, MAYORD O N

MIMS, MAYOR PRO TEM-PORE#439-14 8/21***

PUBLIC COMMENTNOTICE

USDA-Forest ServiceKisatchie National ForestKisatchie Ranger District

Natchitoches Parish,Louisiana

The Forest Service is propos-ing to use both dormant andgrowing season prescribedburning on the KisatchieRanger District of theKisatchie National Forest,Natchitoches Parish,Louisiana during Fiscal years2015 through 2025. Vicinitymaps showing the location ofthese proposed burns areattached.

Our proposal is needed inorder to implement the direc-tion given in the Kisatchie’sRevised Land and ResourceManagement Plan (Plan). Theproposed actions would occurwithin areas allocated by thePlan for emphasis of red-cock-aded woodpecker habitat(Sub-management areas[SMAs] 5CL, 11DL, 11DS);restoration of native plantcommunities (SMAs 3BL,3BS); and wilderness manage-ment within the KisatchieHills Wilderness Area(Management area 13). Thefollowing actions are pro-posed:

1. Use prescribedburning in FY-2015 throughFY-2025 on approximately18,098 acres in Compartments2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 40, 48, 52, 53, 54,58, 59 and 66 during the dor-mant season (mid-Septemberthrough mid-March) to reducefuel buildup, improve wildlifehabitat, and to re-establish nat-ural community composition,structure, and ecologicalprocesses.

2. Use prescribedburning in FY-2015 through

Public



Garage Sale

***1 DEADLINE***Weekend (Saturday/Sunday) Ads due by noonThurs.; Nakatosh Chiefads due by noon Thurs. (forthe following week);Thurs. ads due by 4:30Monday. Holiday dead-lines may vary. Call 352-3618.

8/21/14

EVERYDAY LOWPRICES Johnson’s CornerHwy. 6 East, Natchitoches,Friday-Sunday; & AntiqueHouse, 2765 Hwy. 71,Campti. Monday-Saturday,318-476-3295

GARAGE SALE 1318Virginia Avenue,Natchitoches. Sat, Aug. 23,7a-until

GARAGE SALE 210Tammy Lane, Sat, Aug. 23.6a-12p. Clothes, shoes,purses, whatnots and otheritems.

GARAGE SALESaturday, Aug. 23, 7am to12 noon at 426 Adelaide.

MOVING SALE 258Twin Lakes Drive,Natchitoches. Sat. Aug. 23.8a-5p. Furniture, rugs,comforter sets, curtains,dishes, tools, clothes, etc.

RUMMAGE SALE Potsand pans; fishing rods $9,Microwaves $14; Misc.tools; box deals. It’s DollarDays, Johnson’s Corner,318-476-3295.

Land

HUNTING LAND 2 1/2acres interest in 11 1/2acres on tract, timber, gooddeer hunting. Deer standson site. Call 318-652-4133leave message.

LAND OWNERSLouisiana Wildlife andFisheries is seeking tolease grain fields for publicdove hunts. Call (318)487-5885.

For Sale

NEW SKIRTING JOBSmaterial and installation.Example: 16x80, averageheight 35”- $950.00,KROK extra.Manufactured Home Re-levels: Singles- $375.00,Doubles- $550.00; Over 35years experience. Licensedand Insured. FREE ESTI-MATE. Call Mark at 318-472-6800

RUSTON PEACHESAND PRODUCE will behere every Thursday, 8a.m. till sell out, KeyserAvenue, in front of 1stFranklin Financial.

NOW OPEN at LesterFarms. Call 1-800-256-3276

PURPLE HULL PEASavailable at Oak GroveGreen Market, 2017 TexasSt. 238-7333.

Services

FOUNDATION REPAIRAND LEVELING Forhouses and trailers. Call forestimates H. Lindsey, Jr.@318-518-3647 or 318-518-5881

GLORIA’S CLEANINGSERVICE Houses, trailers,churches, move-in, move-out and any type of com-mercial cleaning. Mobile318-471-8491.

INDOOR/OUTDOORBUILDERS LLC, LarryHarper. Fencing, remodel-ing, room additions, ceram-ic tile, vinyl siding, cementwork, drainage installation,general repairs. Phone481-4603 or 352-9192.

STAN’S LAWNSERVICE Call for freeestimate. 318-880-1201 or318-356-0188 and leavemessage.

STEVE’S WASHERS352-7773. We now repairfront load washers & dry-ers. 15 years experience.P.S. We want your oldappliances.

WILSHIRE WOOD-WORKS: From designthrough installation, yourlocal full service source forkitchen and bath cabinets,closets, custom furniture,counter tops, and more.5206 Hwy 1 North, next tothe bowling alley. 318-354-2175

Mobile Homes

2 BR MOBILE HOMEnear Saline. Must bemoved, $1,500. Call 318-395-2240 or 318-475-1181.

2013 CLAYTON HOMEFOR SALE - 16 X 80 - 3Bed - 2 Bath with vaultedceilings and upgrades. Paid$40,000, asking $38,000.Call Sarah for details @(318) 471-5628.

TRAILER SPACE forrent. Electric hook-up, nat-ural gas hook-up, highspeed internet hook-up.Call Rex Fair at 318-352-4222 or 318-663-8812.

Real Estate

HOUSE FOR SALE BYOWNER 809 WhitfieldDrive. 3BR/2BA, office,playroom, new appliances,hard wood floors. 1822 sq.ft.. 318-294-7960.

FOR SALE BY OWNER148 Michelle Drive PayneSubdivision. Brick Home,4BR/1.5 BA, fenced inbackyard. $40,000 w/$20,000 down. Ownerwilling to finance remain-ing balance plus interest.Serious inquiries only; Call652-0331 or 652-0388.

FOR SALE BY OWNER3 Bedroom, 2.5 bath, sun-room, 2.5 car garage, sit-ting on 2 acres, surroundedby large oak trees,$189,700. (5) additionalacres for sale. 318-277-6572.

FOR SALE BYOWNER/AGENT Home,built in 2003. 835Whitfield Drive, St. Clairsubdivision. 3BR/, 2.5BA,2,098 sq ft. living area.Steel frame, tile/hardwoodfloors. Fenced. $239,000.Call 318-525-5988. (Notlicensed in LA)

HOME AT 140 MARIEST., Point Place - Newlyrenovated, this brick homehas 1,315 SF, with 3bed-rooms and 1.5 baths. Newinterior/exterior paint,ceiling fans, lighting, andmuch more. Priced at$120,000. Let us show youhow to buy this home withonly $500.00. Call BobbyMcIntosh, Broker/Ownerof Realty USA, Inc., at318-354-1200. View pho-tos at www.realty-usa.net.

HOME AT 188 CELINADRIVE/ PLANTATIONPOINT SUBD. - Largebrick home with 2,228square feet of living area, 3bedrooms and 2.5 baths.Priced at $275,000. Let usshow you how to buy thishome with only $500.00.Call Bobby McIntosh,Broker/Owner of RealtyUSA, Inc. today at 318-354-1200. View photos atwww.realty-usa.net.

HOME FOR SALE - 172PLANTATION POINTVery large brick home with4,455 square feet of livingarea, 6 bedrooms and 4.5baths. Priced at $335,000.Let us show you how tobuy this home with only$500.00. Call BobbyMcIntosh, Broker/Ownerof Realty USA, Inc. todayat 318-354-1200. Viewphotos at www.realty-usa.net.

RENT TO OWN -OWNER FINANCINGALL CREDIT WEL-COMED Newly renovatedhouse at 1503 Dixie St.3BR/2BA Very nice. 318-505-7467

For Rent

1 BR, 1 BATH, CABINHas washer, dryer, stoveand refrigerator.Furnished. $550/month.Call 318-332-0729 or 601-488-6233

1601 WESTCOURTDRIVE - 2BR/1BA, brick,CA/CH. No Pets.Available Now. $675rent/$675 deposit. 318-352-1020.

2 BR, 1BA MOBILEHOME ON PRIVATELOT Close to doctors andhospital AND WALMART. $450/M, plus$250/D. One child only.ABSOLUTELY NO PETS!352-6995, 318-591-5280.,318-521-3089. Leave mes-sage.

201 B JOHNSON LOOP,Natchez, Louisiana. 3 BR,$415/month, $400/deposit;Call 318-581-0182

2BR. HOUSE, ALSO,Shaded Lot for yourmobile home. Both closeto city. NO Pets. 352-3692before 7 p.m.

2BR/1BA SMALLHOUSE, VERY PRI-VATE W/ PATIO Brandnew washer/ dryer/ Refrig./Dishwasher/ stove/Microwave/ Central AC/heat. Granite/ tile. NOSMOKING/Pets, 5’x10’store room. $950/mo, plusdeposit. Serious inquiriesonly. One year lease. 352-2639 or 471-7789. Leavemessage if no answer.

3 BR 2 BATH MOBILEHOME for rent in aHidden Hills. New carpet,flooring, and paint. 550deposit and 550 a month.Call 787-1442 if interested.Available now.

3BR, 2 BATH DOU-BLEWIDE CA/CH,$700/month, $700/deposit.Call 318-427-6986.

3BR/2BA OPEN FLOORPLAN Front/back porch,large kitchen, living room.534 HWY 504, Lot 16.$750/m, $500/dep. 318-527-6809

4 BR, 3 BATHDoublewide, centralair/heat. $800 month, $800deposit. One year leaserequired. Call 318-427-6986.

APARTMENT FORRENT, 2 BR, 1 BATH,$680 month, $300 deposit,includes utilities. Call 318-581-3624.

BRICK 2 BR, 1 bathDuplex. CA/CH, Privateyard, near NSU, with car-port, $600 month, plusdeposit. Available now.Call (337) 842-6128.

CHARMING 2 Bedroom,1 bath apartment.Washer/dryer included.No Pets! $750/month,$750/deposit. Call 572-0377

FOR LEASE Office at506 Front Street. 1200sq/ft. 972-741-2996

LARGE COMMER-CIAL LOCATION 1500SQ.FT . Large parking lot.1540 Texas St. Avail Oct.1. $1200/m. $600/dep.CROWS PROPERTIES,LLC. 352-1048 OR 352-4763.

LIKE NEW 2 Br, 1 BathTownhouse, KeyserAvenue past Walmart.Washer, dryer hookups,stove, dishwasher, nice,$675 a month, $500deposit. Call 318-623-2047

MOBILE HOMES inHwy. 6 park; Mobile homeon river Shoreline Drive,for 1 or 2 people,$650/month. 352-4714.

MOVE IN SPECIAL:DON’T PAY AUGUSTRENT JUST PAYDEPOSIT TO MOVEIN! 1BR/1BA home at210-A 5th Street .$350/mo.3BR/1BA home at 817Merilyn. $750/mo.Eligible for housing assis-tance. Call RhodesProperties at 318-238-3733

FY-2025 on approximately78,485 acres inCompartments 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36,37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45,46, 47, 49, 50, 51, 55, 56, 57,60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 67, 68,69, 70 and 71 during a com-bination of the growing sea-sons (mid-March throughmid-September) and dormantseasons (mid-Septemberthrough mid-March) to dis-courage the development ofoff-site understory vegetationand to re-establish naturalcommunity composition,structure, and ecologicalprocesses, and for RCW habi-tat improvement.

For additional information onthis proposal or a copy of itsenvironmental assessment,contact the Kisatchie RangerDistrict at the address andphone number given below.Comments on this proposalshould be sent to: DistrictRanger Michael Dawson, 229Dogwood Park Rd,Provencal, LA 71468; or e-mail [email protected]; orphone (318)472-1840.

The comment period ends onSeptember 22, 2104.#440-14 8/21***

PUBLIC NOTICEOF

INTENT TO SUBMITPERMIT APPLICATION

PARISH OF NATCHITOCHESNATCHITOCHES

PARISH LANDFILL

NATCHITOCHES,LOUISIANA

NATCHITOCHESPARISH, LOUISIANA

Notice is hereby given thatthe Parish of Natchitochesdoes intend to submit to theDepartment of EnvironmentalQuality, Office ofEnvironmental Services,Waste Permits Division, anapplication for a permit tooperate a Type III construc-tion debris and woodwastedisposal facility inNatchitoches Parish, Range8W, Township 9N, Section 1,which is approximately 3miles north of Natchitoches,Louisiana.

Comments concerning thefacility may be filed with thesecretary of the LouisianaDepartment of EnvironmentalQuality at the followingaddress:

Louisiana Department ofEnvironmental QualityOffice of EnvironmentalServicesWaste Permits DivisionPost Office Box 4313Baton Rouge, Louisiana70821-4313

#441-14 8/21***

NATCHITOCHESPARISH PORTCOMMISSIONJULY 21, 2014,

REGULAR MEETING

Present were RalphIngram, Dan Simmons, andNettles Brown,Commissioners. WilliamAllen and Luke Frederickwere absent from the meet-ing. Also present were RobertBreedlove, ExecutiveDirector of the Port, MickeyChambers, Assistant to theExecutive Director of thePort, and Mark A. Begnaud ofMcCoy Roberts & Begnaud,Ltd., legal counsel to theCommission.

A motion was madeby Mr. Simmons, secondedby Mr. Brown and duly car-ried to approve the minutes ofthe June 16, 2014,Commission meeting.

As part of theDirector’s Activity Report,Mr. Breedlove reported: 1)barge tonnage is behind lastyear, but frac sand and rockbarges have started comingin; 2) the Port’s auditorreported he lost hisoffice/home to a fire and hasfiled a request for an exten-sion of time within which tocomplete his audit of thePort’s finances. The legisla-tive auditor has requestedinformation related to theaudit; 3) a company is inter-ested in moving pipe throughthe Port. Terral River Serviceis working on rates to handlethe pipe. Construction of thepipeline is scheduled to beginin November; 4) subscrip-tions to the WaterwaysJournal are expiring and thePort will renew the subscrip-tions; 5) he will be attendingthe Louisiana ForestryAssociation Convention inAugust and the NationalWaterways Conference annu-al meeting in September.Both convention and annual

meeting are being held inShreveport; and 6) the RedRiver Waterway CommissionPorts Committee met lastweek and he updated theCommittee on the Port’s pro-jects.

Also, as part of theDirector’s Activity Report,Mr. Breedlove reported: 1)that he met with KCS regard-ing supplying rail service tothe NorthPort tract and possi-ble expansion due to ADA’sprojected increase in railusage; and 2) the State islooking at issues related toport funding that will includerail handling facilities.

A motion was madeby Mr. Simmons, secondedby Mr. Brown and duly car-ried to accept the Treasurer’sReport for June, 2014, a copyof which was available forreview. Income increased lastmonth due to receipt of anannual payment fromKisatchie Chips. Also, thePort should be receivingincome from frac sand andfrom ADA for outside stor-age.

In Old Business,Mr. Breedlove stated: 1) theprospect for Project Skate,Biomass, plans to fund theentire project. The lease withBiomass would only be forthe plant site. Biomass indi-cated it would negotiate forthe conveyor corridor at alater date; 2) the prospect forProject Fuel, Cool Planet, willprobably not start on itsAlexandria facility untilSeptember/October of 2014.This means negotiations maynot start related to theNatchitoches site until 2015;and 3) Project Panama, asawmill operation, is trying toget its Southeast Louisianafacility tied down and itspotential project at theNatchitoches Port is on holdfor now.

Also in OldBusiness, Mr. Breedlove stat-ed the Port is looking atopportunities for funding foran ADA expansion, includingPort Priority, LED, RRWC,possible bond sales andFederal government grants.The Port has been working(preliminarily) with engineersregarding warehouse con-struction issues. The Port iscurrently waiting on informa-tion from ADA regarding itsneeds for the warehouse andrail scale. The Port continuesto work with KCS regardingthe increase in rail needs.

Also in OldBusiness, Mr. Breedlove: 1)stated that 60 trucks wereused to offload frac sand froma barge over the July 4thweekend; 2) reviewed withthe Commission the ware-house lease between the Portand Terral related to fracsand. Terral is asking for anoption to extend if tonnageamounts are reached. Terralproposes 50,000 ton mini-mum to extend. The frac sandcompany estimates a 100,000ton minimum. The Port willrequest a 100,000 ton mini-mum; and 3) stated that thePort is looking into the possi-ble lease of truck scales foruse at the Port.

In New Business, amotion was made by Mr.Brown, seconded by Mr.Simmons and duly passed toadvertise a notice of intent tolease to Biomass pursuant toLa.R.S. 33:4717.2.

A motion was madeby Mr. Brown, seconded byMr. Simmons and duly car-ried that the meeting beadjourned.#443-14 8/21***

The following resolution wasoffered by Dan Simmons, andseconded by Bill Allen at aduly scheduled meeting heldon the 18th day of August,2014.

RESOLUTION OF THENATCHITOCHES

PARISH PORT COMMISSION

RESOLUTION APPROV-ING LEASE OF 75.00

ACRES, MORE OR LESS,TO BIOMASS POWERLOUISIANA, L.L.C. ATTHE NATCHITOCHES

PARISH PORT SITE

WHEREAS, theNatchitoches Parish PortCommission (the "PortCommission") has beenengaged in negotiations withBiomass Power Louisiana,L.L.C. ("Biomass Power") forthe lease of a site for anindustrial site at theNatchitoches Parish Port;and,

WHEREAS, pur-suant to the proposed lease,the Port Commission hasfully reviewed and approvesof a lease of a 75.00 acre siteat the Natchitoches ParishPort to Biomass Power foruse as an industrial site. Theinitial term of the lease willbe for a term of thirty (30)

years, with an option, whichwould have a term of fifteen(15) years. As considerationfor the proposed lease,Biomass Power shall pay thePort Commission a base rentof $12,500.00 per month forthe leased premises. BiomassPower shall also pay through-put fees in the amount of$0.85 per ton for the first551,150 tons, and $0.50 perton for any tonnage over551,150 tons, during the firstfull year of operation with aguaranteed minimum tonnageof 551,150 tons. During sub-sequent years Biomass Powershall pay throughput fees inthe amount of $0.85 per tonfor the first 826,725 tons, and$0.50 per ton for any tonnageover 826,725 tons with aguaranteed minimum annualtonnage of 826,725 tons; and,

WHEREAS, theproject will bestow a signifi-cant economic impact onNatchitoches Parish and sur-rounding parishes and willnecessarily result in the cre-ation of a significant numberof additional jobs in the area;and,

WHEREAS, thePort Commission has com-plied with all requirements ofLa. R.S. 33:4717.2 and otherapplicable law related to theproposed lease.

NOW THERE-FORE, be it hereby resolvedthat the Natchitoches ParishPort Commission, pursuant tothe authority vested in it byLa. R.S. 33:4717.2, enter intoand/or ratify, as necessary, alease, a copy of which is onfile at the office of the PortCommission at 5690Highway 486, Building 1,Campti, Louisiana 71411, fora 75.00 acre site at theNatchitoches Parish Port toBiomass Power Louisiana,L.L.C. for use as an industrialsite. As consideration for theproposed lease, BiomassPower shall pay the PortCommission a base rent of$12,500.00 per month for theleased premises. BiomassPower shall also pay through-put fees in the amount of$0.85 per ton for the first551,150 tons, and $0.50 perton for any tonnage over551,150 tons, during the firstfull year of operation with aguaranteed minimum tonnageof 551,150 tons. During sub-sequent years Biomass Powershall pay throughput fees inthe amount of $0.85 per tonfor the first 826,725 tons, and$0.50 per ton for any tonnageover 826,725 tons with aguaranteed minimum annualtonnage of 826,725 tons.

BE IT FURTHERRESOLVED that RalphIngram, Jr., President of theNatchitoches Parish PortCommission be, and herebyis, authorized to execute theabove and foregoingdescribed lease, an extract oflease and any other documen-tation related to said lease onthe Port Commission's behalf.

Upon this resolu-tion being submitted to avote, the vote thereon was asfollows:

Yeas: DanSimmons, Bill Allen, NettlesBrown

Nays: NoneAbsent: Ralph

IngramThis resolution was

declared adopted on thisday of , 2014.

Nettles Brown, SecretaryLuke Frederick, VicePresident#444-14 8/21***

NOTICE OF PUBLICHEARING

The Natchitoches ParishPlanning Commission willhold a public hearing onMonday, September 8, 2014at 5:00 p.m. in the ParishCouncil Board Room locatedon the 2nd floor of the ParishCourthouse, 200 ChurchStreet to hear any commentsor objections from the follow-ing application:

Tonya D. Masson_Rezone595 Hwy. 478 . located in sec-tion 10, T8N, R7W inNatchitoches Parish to B-2for operation of a farm relatedauction.

For more information pleasecontact Greg Lemoine at theParish Planning CommissionOffice at (318) 352-2714.#446-14 8/21, 23 & 9/6***

NOTICE OF PUBLICHEARING

The Natchitoches ParishPlanning Commission willhold a public hearing onMonday, September 8, 2014at 5:00 p.m. in the ParishCouncil Board Room locatedon the 2nd floor of the ParishCourthouse, 200 ChurchStreet to hear any commentsor objections from the follow-ing application:

Louisiana HeartlandProperties_Rezone 985 Hwy.504. located in section 24,T9N, R8W in NatchitochesParish to B-3 for continuedoperation of a conveniencestore.

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Separate sealed bids for the UNIT MODERNIZATIONS Project, Project No. LA-48-P115-501-13/14 will be received by the Natchitoches Housing Authority at theHousing Authority Office, 536 Culbertson Lane, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457,until 3:00 PM, MONDAY, September 15, 2014 and then at said office publiclyopened and read aloud. The Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Agreement Be-tween Owner and Contractor, Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and PaymentBonds, Drawings and Specifications, and other contract documents may be ex-amined at the following location:

ALLIANCE DESIGN GROUP1439 CENTRE COURT, STE 301

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Copies may be obtained at the office of Alliance Design Group upon payment ofa $100.00 deposit for each set; Deposits will be refunded to bonafide prime bid-ders who return the documents in good condition to the offices of Alliance DesignGroup no later than 10 days after the receipt of bids.

The OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or allbids.

Bidders attention is particularly called to the fact that this project is funded by theU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and certain requirementsas to conditions of employment, minimum wage rates to be paid under the con-tract, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 as amended,Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, certifica-tion of Non-Segregated Facilities, and Executive Order 11246, as amended, willbe requirements of this contract.

Each Bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount of 5% of his totalbid, in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bid-ders. No bidder may withdraw this bid within 45 days after the actual date of theopening thereof.

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