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Early VotingFor the December 6, 2014

ElectionNovember 22, 2014 – November 29, 2014

The Registrar of Voters for Grant Parish has

announced that Early Voting in Person for the

December 6, 2014 Election will begin Saturday,

November 22, 2014 through Saturday, Novem-

ber 29, 2014.

Any person who is qualified to vote may vote

during the early voting period. Photo Identifica-

tion is required for early voting as well as at the

polls. For more information, please call the Reg-

istrar of Voters Office at 318-627-9938.

Early Voting dates for the December 6, 2014

Election:

Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014….8:30 am – 6:00 pm

Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014…CLOSED

Monday, Nov. 24, 2014…8:30 am – 6:00 pm

Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014…8:30 am – 6:00 pm

Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014…8:30 am – 6:00 pm

Thursday, Nov. 27…Closed State Holiday

Friday, Nov. 28…Closed State Holiday

Saturday, Nov. 29…8:30 am – 6:00 pm

Rita Rachal, Registrar

Tammy Seal, Chief Deputy

Grant Parish Police Jury urges immediate congressional action on

Payment in Lieu of Taxes funding

Washington, D.C. - The Grant Parish Police Jury joined the National Association of

Counties (NACo) in urging members of Congress to approve Fiscal Year 2015 funding

for the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program (PILT) and Secure Rural Schools and Com-

munity Self Determination Act (SRS) both of which enables counties and parishes to

provide vital services to residents and visitors to America’s public lands. The Police Jury

is calling on Senator Mary Landrieu, Senator David Vitter, and Congressman Vance

McAllister to secure immediate funding for the PILT and SRS programs before the year’s

end.

The PILT and SRS funding are a vital part of the Grant Parish’s road and bridge main-

tenance program. “Congress ust fund PILT and SRS before the end of the year,” said

Arnold Murrell, President of the Police Jury. “The Parish delivers a large number of serv-

ices to support the public lands within our boundaries. From trash collection to road

maintenance, from search-and-rescue to fire protection, parish services allow us to enjoy

public lands safely. The PILT as well as the SRS program helps to make those and other

services possible.

Nearly 35% of Grant Parish is comprised of federal lands. This year, the parish re-

ceived SRS payments of $162,000 less than the previous year. This funding represents

40% of the parish’s road and bridge fund budget. The PILT payment of $52, 195 repre-

sents 4.1 percent of the parish’s general fund budget.

Without PILT and SRS funding, parish and local property owners would be burdened

with funding vital public services related to federal public lands beyond the means of the

local tax base.

“Without swift congressional action, our districts and communities across the parish

could face devastating budget shortfalls or tax increases to support mandated parish

services”, said Murrell. “Our parish provides ongoing services for federal public lands,

and members of Congress must support these services.”

The PILT program provides $437 million to approximately 1,900 counties, parishes,

and other local governments to offset forgone tax revenues due to the presence of sub-

stantial acreage of federal land in their jurisdictions. Despite not being able to collect

property taxes on federal lands, parish governments still provide important services for

their residents and visitors to pulic lands, including solid waste disposal, law enforcement,

road and bridge upkeep and emergency medical services.

In September, NACo held a briefing with a bipartisan group of lawmakers on Capit0l

Hill and launched an online action center with national and parish-specific information

about the PILT program. The online hub features detailed profiles for the 1,126 individual

counties and parishes that receive more than $10,000 of PILT finding, key facts and data

points and tips for spreading the word via social media.

For more information, visit http://www.naco.org/PILT

Cleaning up Grant Parish

By Britton Carroll

The Grant Parish Police Jury has

been working for several months to try

to bring an end to illegal dumping in

South Grant Parish by installing secu-

rity features at the Highway 1241

dumpsite. As many of you know and

can agree, litter and illegal dumping

have become a big problem.

In order to stop this problem, the

Police Jury has approved the use of a

gate on the Highway 1241 dumpsite

as well as the use of a 24-hour sur-

veillance system. The gate will be

open from daylight until dark, every

day of the week. Exact hours will be

from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.These hours will

change as daylight hours increase so

that everyone has a chance to dump

their garbage while there is daylight.

This daytime only operation will pre-

vent any illegal nighttime activity.

The surveillance system will have

multiple cameras in order to display

several angles of the dumpsite. Any il-

legal activity can be viewed live, as it

is happening, from the Police Jury

Maintenance Office. The information

will be backed up in a secure location

so that any information which is cap-

tured cannot be destroyed. If illegal

activity is captured by the surveillance

system, the information will be for-

warded to the local authorities.

The gate at the 1241 dumpsite will

begin opening and closing on Decem-

ber 1st. This will give residents time

to learn about the new hours and ad-

just accordingly. However, the cam-

eras are already operational and will

catch any illegal activity that is occur-

ring. The site is equipped with special

cameras able to easily read license

plates which will allow us to issue ci-

tations to any out of parish dumpers.

Therefore, Rapides Parish residents

who dump here in Grant Parish will be

given tickets.

I have pushed hard for measures

such as these to clean up Grant

Parish and to reduce costs to Grant

Parish resulting from out of parish

dumping. I know the change may be

difficult for some, but I hope the effort

is successful in cleaning up Grant

Parish. I appreciate all those who put

forth the effort to clean up the litter in

our parish. Let us to continue to work

together to make Grant Parish a clean

place to live.

Mason Holloway, son of Mikel and

Katherine Holloway, killed this doe on 11-

11-14 while hunting with his dad on a pri-

vate lease in Grant Parish. He is

8-years-old.

A party honoring Marie Blackwell on her 90th birthday was hosted

by Sonny and Shirley Tyler at their home in Colfax on Sunday, No-

vember 16th. The Tyler’s children and friends helped prepare a won-

derful meal for all the relatives, friends and neighbors of Mrs. Blackwell

who were in attendance. Everyone also enjoyed the music provided

by Tim and Shonda. The photo above left to right: The Tyler’s, Mrs.

Blackwell, and her neighbors.

GP Republican Party Host Ralph AbrahamStory by Trevor Fry

On Friday, November 14th, the Grant

Parish Republican Party hosted a Meet &

Greet with Dr. Ralph Abraham (pictured

in photo) at the Community Room in the

Bentley United Pentecostal Church.

Abraham is a Republican candidate for

the 5th Congressional District seat, and

faces a runoff on December 6th against

Democratic challenger Jamie Mayo. In-

cumbent Vance McAlister was defeated

in the November 4th Primary. Pastor

Bruce Maxwell and Associate Pastor

Randy Briggs were in attendance, and

Party Chairman Trevor Fry introduced

Abraham. Abraham proceeded to give a speech about what he intends to do to

shake up Washington, spending considerable time attacking the deficiencies of

the Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”). The purpose of the Meet & Greet was

to give guests an opportunity to visit with the candidate one-on-one and get on a

first-name basis with the man who in all likelihood will be the new Congressman

for our district. The audience was receptive to Abraham, not surprising since

90% of Grant Parish voters went Republican in the November 4th Primary. Abra-

ham is certainly well rounded having been a pilot, soldier, veterinarian, and a

physician. Despite all of the abbreviations behind his name representing his pro-

fessional qualifications however, Abraham comes across as an ordinary citizen

from small town USA who wants to bring common sense back to Congress.

Mark your calendars for Grant ParishChristmas Activities!

CHRISTMAS PARADE ANNOUNCEMENTPearl Harbor Day, Sunday December 7, 2014

Downtown Colfax, 2:30 pmTHE RED, WHITE AND BLUE CHRISTMAS PARADE

Sponsored by Colfax Lions ClubHonoring Veterans and the

Christmas SeasonWelcomed Participants are Veterans, Churches, Public Officials,

School Organizations, Antique Cars, Antique Tractors, Seasonal or Patriotic Floats, Decorated Bicycles

Special Veteran RecognitionParticipation is Free

For an Application, Emailcolfaxlionsclub@gmail.com

or pick up application at Dixie Pharmacy in Downtown Colfax

Town of Pollock “Santa in the Park”Santa Claus will make his first yuletide season appearance in the Town of Pollock on

Saturday, November 29th, in Foster Park. Parents are invited to bring their children for

a visit with Santa from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Each child will have an opportunity to

visit with Santa Claus and have a free photo in Santa’s lap.

As is tradition each year, Mayor and Mrs. Scott will officially light the Town of Pollock’s

Christmas tree and Christmas lights. Please come and enjoy the festivity of the Christ-

mas season with family and friends at “Santa in the Park”.

VILLAGE OF DRY PRONG CHRISTMAS PARADEDECEMBER 13, 2014 @2:00 P.M. LINE UP IS AT 1:00 P.M.

IF INTERESTED CONTACT VILLAGE TOWN HALL @318-899-5341GRAND MARSHAL GENE HUDNELL AND AFTERWARDS YOU CAN FOLLOW

SANTA TO THE PARK FOR HOT CHOCOLATE AND COOKIES

More to come.......___________________________________________

VA Health Care for Homeless VeteransThe Alexandria VA Health Care System’s Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV)

program strives to provide exceptional service to our Veterans. In several years, our pro-

gram has received no formal complaints by our Veterans, which demonstrates satisfaction

with services provided by ensuring that the VA’s Core Values of Integrity, Commitment,

Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence are met with each Veteran. The HCHV program prides

itself in the quality of services provided to each Veteran along with an awareness of this

population’s needs. Do you have question/concern about your care? Call 318-466-2773

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New Beginning GumboNew Beginning Apostolic Ministry will be having its Annual Free Gumbo Giveaway on

Saturday November 22, 2014 @ 11AM. All residents of Montgomery, LA are inviting to

come and get a bowl of hot and delicious gumbo!! The Church is located at 910 Caddo

St. (second building down from Montgomery Library).

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Thanksgiving..... November 27, 2014

NOMINATIONS ARE BEING TAKENFOR THE 2015 LOUISIANA YOUNG

HEROES AWARDSA lot of attention is given to the young people

who get into trouble or underachieve in school, but

often the students who do exceptionally well in the

classroom or make a huge difference in their com-

munity do not receive the recognition they de-

serve. That’s why LPB and the Rotary Club of

Baton Rouge created the Louisiana Young Heroes

Awards. Now in its 20th year, the awards honor in-

spirational students in grades 7-12 who have ex-

celled in the classroom, served their community,

or shown great courage in overcoming adversity

in their lives.

Nominations are now being taken for the 2015

Louisiana Young Heroes Awards. Students must

be enrolled in a Louisiana school (public, private

or parochial) or be homeschooled, and cannot be

older than 19 years of age.

Some of our former Young Heroes have over-

come physical handicaps, raised money for charity

– or started their own charity, cared for family

members, assisted hurricane victims, and even

saved lives.

Nomination forms can be downloaded from

LPB’s website (www.lpb.org/heroes) or submitted

through the online form. Letters of recognition,

newspaper articles, copies of awards, and other

supporting materials should be sent to support the

nomination. Remember – the panel of judges get

to know the student solely through the material

submitted with the application.

Students who have been nominated in past

years may be re-nominated for this year’s awards.

Previous winners are not eligible. The deadline for

entries is Friday, February 6, 2015. Winners will

be announced on the air and on the LPB website

on Friday, March 6, 2015.

Louisiana Young Heroes Day will be Monday,

April 27, 2015. The Young Heroes will be treated

to a day full of activities including lunch on the

grounds of the Governor’s Mansion. The day will

culminate in a banquet that night at the Renais-

sance Hotel in Baton Rouge.

The awards are co-presented by the Baton

Rouge Rotary Club. Underwriters for the Louisiana

Young Heroes Awards are Acadian Companies

and CenturyLink. Check out the Louisiana Young

Heroes Facebook page: lpb.org/heroesfb.

For more information, call Margaret

Schlaudecker at (800) 272-8161, ext. 4276 or

(225) 767-4276, or email kids@lpb.org.

Pollock Airport Fly In

Last Saturday, Novemebr 15, Pollock Airport was host to a civilian fly in.

Over 30 airplanes of all descriptions made their appearance at the airport

throughout the day. Some pilots even put on flying demonstrations that were

crowd pleasers. Pilot Joe Beck and others who fly out of Pollock Airport were

also on hand to talk with vistors and those who like airplanes. The day was cold,

too cold for the open cockpit ultra-lights to fly, but people came out to see the

airplanes anyway.

The food was good and folks enjoyed hot food on a cold day with airplane

engines roaring in the background. It was a great day for the old airport and

those who have worked so hard to restore it to its place in aviation sunshine.

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Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrests Report for

November 10, 2014 thru November 14, 2014

Lorenzie Murphy, Jr., 65, Contempt of Court, GPSOZachary Seals, 29, Fugitive, GPSOShaun Webb, 50, Issuing Worthless, Checks (Felony), GPSOJameson Barton, 25, Violation of Probation/Parole (Felony) GPSOLenot Simmons, 67, Simple Burglary – Immovable Structure, Obstruc-tion of Justice – Evade Legal Process (Misd), Simple Criminal Damageto Property (Misd), Criminal Trespass, Theft of Copper or other Metals(Misd), Theft of Goods (Felony) GPSOLashonda Walker, 37, Simple Burglary – Immovable structure, Theftof Copper or other Metals (Misd), Criminal Trespass, Simple CriminalDamage to Property (Misd), Obstruction of Justice – Evade LegalProcess (Misd), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misd)Parker Slavent, 22, Contempt of Court, GPSOJonathan McMahan, 23, Contempt of Court, GPSOJoshua Piercy, 18, Disturbing the Peach – Offensive, Derisive, Annoy-ing Words to Another (Misd)John Hodnett, 25, Fugitive, Illegal Possession of Stolen Things(Felony), GPSOJasmine Matney, 27, Violation of Probation/Parole (Felony) GPSOBrian Mercer, 46 Contempt of Court, GPSOAntoine Hagan, 20, Illegal Possession of Stolen Things (Felony), CPDGreg Guillory, 49, Contempt of Court, GPSORicky Patterson, 67 Contempt of Court, GPSOStephanie Jones, 44, Contempt of Court, GPSODillion Brumfield, 22, Violation of Probation/Parole (Felony), Posses-sion of Marijuana 3rd and Subsequent Offenses (Felony)Christopher Jones, 50, Possession of Amphetamine 200 to 399Grams (Felony), Illegal Carrying of Weapon Pen:Use Weap/ViolentCrime or CDS (Felony), Obstruction of Justice- Evade Legal Process(Misd), GPSO

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Navigators for a HealthyLouisiana

@ the Grant Parish Library (Colfax)

December 4, 2014 - 10:00am December 5, 2014

(By Appointments Only)Vicki Witty is a Certified Navigator

in helping to understand the Afford-able Care Act’s new marketplace

and the Special Enrollment qualifi-cations.

If you reside in Grant, Concor-dia, Winn, Catahoula, LaSalle, and

St Landry parishes, she will beable to educate you on how the lawaffects you and/or your small busi-ness…as well as help you obtaincoverage if you qualify for special

enrollment.Call 318.627.9920

for additional informationAre You Ready For Open

Enrollment 2015?The Healthcare Marketplace

Open Enrollment begins on Novem-ber 15 and the Grant Parish Libraryoffers the following as a part of ourLearning-N-Library series; Who:Wesley Watkins, UDB Insurance, heis an independent agent represent-ing various products such as health,life, dental, vision, criticalillness/cancer and disability for allsize businesses as well as individu-als and families at the Grant ParishLibrary on Thursday, November13th at 10 a.m. Questions about theAffordable Care Act and the Insur-ance Marketplace.

Raffle Tickets for $100 The Grant Council on Aging is hav-ing a Raffle for a Cool $100.00 tohelp support Home-Delivered andCongregate Meals!!! Tickets are$1.00 a piece or 6 for $5.00; Draw-ing will be on December 15, 2014.

LAST TRAINING UNTIL SUMMER OF 2015

Agents, Coordinators and ContactsA Level one 4-H Shooting Sports

Training will take place on Decem-ber 6, 2014 in Pollock at GrantWalker Educational Facility, 3000Highway 8, Pollock; A twelve-hourcourse will be taught to adults 21and older in one of the disciplines;Shotgun, Rifle, Archery, MuzzleLoading, Pistol, Hunting and Coor-dinator; Cost: $40; You must attendthe full 12-hour course to be certi-fied. A discipline may be canceled ifnot more than three people are reg-istered for it. All registration feesmust be paid in advance. Class willstart Saturday morning at 8 a.m. forall disciplines; Meal and snacks pro-vided. To become a instructor youcannot be convicted of any feloniesor wildlife violations in the past 5years. Background checks will beperformed before you teach 4-HYouth. For more information callDavid Boldt at (225) 578-2196.

VA Health Care for Homeless Veterans

The Alexandria VA Health Care Sys-tem’s Health Care for HomelessVeterans (HCHV) program strives toprovide exceptional service to ourVeterans. In several years, our pro-gram has received no formal com-plaints by our Veterans, whichdemonstrates satisfaction with serv-ices provided by ensuring that theVA’s Core Values of Integrity, Com-mitment, Advocacy, Respect, andExcellence are met with each Vet-eran. The HCHV program prides it-self in the quality of servicesprovided to each Veteran along withan awareness of this population’sneeds. Do you have question/con-cern about your care? Call 318-466-2773.

Narconon Narconon would like to remind fam-ilies that the use of addicting drugsis on the rise, take steps to protectyour family from drug use. If youknow anyone who is struggling withdrug addiction get them the helpthey need.Call for a free brochure on the signsof addiction for all drugs. Narcononalso offers free screenings and re-ferrals. 800-431-1754 or DrugAbus-eSolution.com

ADDICTION COUNSELINGNarconon can help you take stepsto overcome addiction in your family.Call today for free screenings or re-ferrals. 800-431-1754

LETTER TO THE EDITORS: Dead Cougar Found in Calcasieu ParishThe Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) responded

to a report of a dead cougar along LA Hwy. 12 in Calcasieu Parish westof Dequincy. The animal was found late afternoon on Friday, Nov. 7.

A necropsy performed by LDWF staff determined that the cougar wasa 70-pound adult that had been declawed on all four paws. Decomposi-tion made the immediate exact age and cause of death more difficult todetermine. However, the cause of death remains under investigation. Theorigin of the cougar is unknown at this time.

There are no personal captive cougar permits currently issued in thestate due to public safety concerns, therefore it is unlawful for anyone topossess a cougar in Louisiana, other than a certified zoo.

The mountain lion, cougar, panther or puma are names that refer tothe same animal. Their color ranges from lighter tan to brownish grey.Cougars in Louisiana are protected under state and federal law. Anyoneconvicted of killing a cougar in Louisiana could face civil restitution of upto $4,351 and federal citations with additional fines and penalties.

To report information related to the dead cougar found Nov. 7, contactLDWF’s Enforcement Division Lake Charles office at 337-491-2580.

Anyone with any information regarding persons owning a pet cougarshould call LA Operation Game Thief, inc. at 1-800-442-2511. Callers mayremain anonymous and may receive a cash reward.

To report verifiable sightings of cougars with photos, tracks or scat,please call Maria Davidson at 225-931-3061, or contact Robert Gosnellat 225-763-5448 or rgosnell@wlf.la.gov

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The Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office recovered astolen truck and stolen oxygen tanks and arresteda Colfax man for the thefts. John Melvin Hodnett,25 years old, of 11448 Hwy. 71, Colfax, was ar-rested for 6 counts of Illegal Possession of StolenThings. The Sheriff’s Office received a report ofoxygen tanks lying near the edge of a road and,after investigating, deputies discovered that theyhad been stolen along with a vehicle from Rapi-des Parish. The investigation led to Hodnett’shome and the vehicle was recovered and Hodnett

was arrested.

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Frigid Temperatures Bring ConcernsState Fire Marshal shares tips on staying warm while

avoiding harm.

Baton Rouge, LA – As colder weather settles across Louisiana this week,the State Fire Marshal wishes to remind everyone that the improper useof heating equipment such as portable space heaters, is a leading causeof residential fire deaths.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), approx-imately one-half of fires during the months of December, January and Feb-ruary are associated with home heating appliances with half of thoseresulting in deaths. The main culprit: placing flammable items too closeto heat sources such as electric/gas heaters, fireplaces and wood stoves.

To help families stay warm while preventing fires this winter, the StateFire Marshal encourages residents to follow these safety tips:

• Adopt a “3 Foot Rule,” where children and/or flammables are kept morethan three (3) feet away from any heat source.• Avoid using your kitchen oven to heat your home.• Have chimneys and heating equipment cleaned and inspected annuallyby a qualified professional.•If using a chimney, ensure that you have a spark preventing screenplaced in front of the chimney.•When using a wood or gas burning fireplace, properly install and maintaina carbon monoxide detector. Remember: Carbon Monoxide is known asa “silent killer” because it is odorless.•When leaving a room or going to bed, make sure to turn off all portableheaters.•Test smoke alarms monthly. Immediately replace batteries if needed.“

Fire safety only works when we remain vigilant and knowledgeable asto how fire starts and taking steps to prevent it from starting,” said StateFire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning.

If you or a loved one cannot afford a smoke alarm, the State Fire Mar-shal strongly encourages you to participate in the Operation Save-A-Lifeprogram where local firefighters and/or fire prevention personnel will installa free smoke alarm in qualified homes.

You can find out more by either contacting your local fire departmentor by going to the State Fire Marshal website at www.lasfm.org and click-ing on “”Fire Is Everyone’s Fight™” and then on “Operation Save A Life”to complete the application.

It should be noted that the “Fire is Everyone’s Fight™” is a partnershipprogram created by the United States Fire Administration and is imple-mented by participating agencies with the focus of lowering the numberof fire deaths and injuries nationwide. The Louisiana Office of State FireMarshal is proud to be involved in this great effort and more informationon how you can become a partner will be available in the coming days.

Dear Editor:Once again the Mayor and staff of the Town of Colfax, the City, Parish

and State police, along with many others have managed the Pecan Fes-tival to a rousing success.

While there are many people responsible for the smooth operation ofthe Pecan Festival there are some who deserve mentioning.

I lost my wallet with just a few dollars, my identification and a bankcard. Sheriff Steve McCain's staff returned the wallet with everything stillinside.

It's a testimony to the better angels of our nature that the wallet wasfound and or turned in by or to Sheriff McCain's staff, and Officer DonnaBryant went out of her way to return my wallet.

Thank you, Officer Bryant, and thank you to all the City, Parish andState Police who always provide a safe place for families to recreate dur-ing the Pecan Festival, can't wait till next year.

Regards,Damian BrumleyMontgomery, LA 71454

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An observant Grant Parish Sheriff’s de-tective arrested two people after noticingthem near an abandoned house. After in-vestigating, it was discovered that Lenot“Donnie” Simmons and LaShonda Walkerhad broken into the home and stolen anumber of items from the house and hiddenthem in nearby bushes. They also had bro-ken off metal fixtures and copper from thehome. It was discovered that Walker alsohad crystal methamphetamine and smok-ing devicesthat are com-

monly used for narcotics. Lenot “Donnie”Simmons, 67 years old, of 2109 ShreveportHwy., Pineville, was arrested for FelonyTheft, Simple Burglary, Theft of Copper,Criminal Trespassing, Criminal Damage toProperty, and Obstruction of Justice.LaShonda Walker, 37 years old, of 409 Hud-son Creek Road, Colfax, was arrested forSimple Burglary, Theft of Copper, CriminalTrespassing, Criminal Damage to Property,Obstruction of Justice, Possession of Crys-tal Methamphetamine, and Possession ofDrug Paraphernalia.

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Congratulations to Laysha Wilson! Laysha is the winner of the flatscreen TV raffled off by Jason Smith with Wilkins Insurance Agency.The free raffle was held during the Colfax Elementary School Fall Fes-

tival and the Colfax Pecan Festival.

FACES AND FACTS TELL THE STORY OF DISABILITY

By Tina Pennington Social Security District Manager in Alexandria, LA

November is Family Stories Month. Every family has stories—storiesare a great way to carry on family legacies, pass lessons on to future gen-erations, and share what is important to your family with the rest of theworld. Your family stories may include ones about the birth of a child, serv-ing in war, helping people in need, or the deaths of loved ones.

We’d like to share some stories about what it means to receive disabilitybenefits from Social Security. And we have a website that does just that:The Faces and Facts of Disability, ready for you to explore at www.so-cialsecurity.gov/disabilityfacts.

Learning the facts and hearing people’s stories about disability allowsfor a fuller understanding of what is perhaps the most misunderstood So-cial Security program.

The Social Security Act sets a very strict definition of disability. To re-ceive disability benefits, a person must have an impairment expected tolast at least a year or result in death. The impairment must be so severethat it renders the person unable to perform not only his or her previouswork, but also any other substantial work in the national job market. SocialSecurity does not provide temporary or partial disability benefits. Becausethe eligibility requirements are so strict, Social Security disability benefi-ciaries are among the most severely impaired people in the country andtend to have high death rates.

In addition, Social Security conducts a periodic review of people whoreceive disability benefits to ensure they remain eligible for disability. So-cial Security aggressively works to prevent, detect, and prosecute fraud.Social Security often investigates suspicious disability claims before mak-ing a decision to award benefits—proactively stopping fraud before it hap-pens. These steps help ensure only those eligible have access to disabilitybenefits.

If you want to learn more about what happens behind the scenes whensomeone applies for disability benefits, watch our seven-part video serieson the process at www.socialsecurity.gov/socialmedia/webinars. Please read and watch some of the stories about real cases of peoplewho have benefited from Social Security by visiting the Faces and Factsof Disability website at www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityfacts.

Family and personal stories are great ways to discover important truths.

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"Give thanks for a little and you

will find a lot."

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FACEBOOK TRAINING OFFERED TO LOCAL BUSINESSES NOV 22The North Delta Regional Planning & Development District, Inc. is offering Facebook training for local businesses on November 22 at the Grant

Parish Library in Colfax, Louisiana. The training will provide business owners with several best practices that can be used to reach more potential

customers using Facebook. Space is limited. Registration is required. Classes begin at 9 a.m. and end approximately at 11 a.m. To register, please

call North Delta at (318) 341-2094.

InstructionsVersion 1: Add frozen spinach and artichokes to large saucepan over medium heat and sprinkle with just a bit of salt. Place cashews in food processor or blender and grind until cashews become a flour, then begin to pour in olive oil until creamy. (Like a super creamy cashew butter.)

Once spinach is completely thawed and warm, drain the excess water from the pan and add spinach and artichoke to a large bowl. Add creamy cashews and seasonings to bowl and mix thoroughly.

Version 2: Follow all steps above. Add 2 oz room temperature goat cheese to your cashews, spinach and artichoke mixture. Mix well to combine.

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Louisiana pecan industry still

catching up from 2011 drought SHREVEPORT, La. – As the weather cools off and the holidays

get closer, “we buy pecans” signs are cropping up at gas stations and

small stores along Louisiana highways.

Pecan harvest started about three weeks ago and will run through

late December, said LSU AgCenter pecan specialist Charlie Graham.

He expects about 15 million pounds of pecans to be harvested in

Louisiana this year.

Improved varieties of pecans are fetching $2.80 to $3 per pound,

which is “very good,” Graham said. Natives, which make up most of

the Louisiana crop, aren’t faring as well, selling for between 40 cents

and 60 cents per pound.

Graham said growers are still trying to catch up from the 2011

drought, which harmed pecan size and quality. Much of the crop that

year was sold as pieces for lower prices.

While native Louisiana pecans have high oil content and good flavor,

they sell for lower prices because of their smaller size, Graham said.

Louisiana is one of few states where pecans are native. Georgia,

the No. 1 pecan-producing state, grows mostly the improved varieties.

Graham said Louisiana growers are gradually planting more im-

proved varieties, like those grown in trials at the AgCenter’s Pecan Re-

search and Extension Station. They not only produce larger pecans,

but also can provide resistance to a fungal disease called scab.

Scab pressure has been light this year, Graham said, but developing

resistant varieties is still important. The disease causes black lesions

to form on pecans. If scab infection occurs early in the growing season,

nuts can fall from the tree too soon, resulting in partial to total crop loss.

Insects haven’t been much of a problem this season either — yet.

“We’re waiting to see about stinkbugs,” Graham said. “They move

into pecans after soybeans and cotton are harvested. You don’t know

how much damage they’ve done until you shell the pecans.”

Stinkbugs pierce the shells of pecans and feed on the kernels, leav-

ing behind black dots. Pecans with stinkbug damage sell for lower

prices.

Pecans contributed nearly $7.8 million to Louisiana’s economy in

2013. Pointe Coupee is the top-producing parish and where the state’s

largest shelling plant is located.

Most people grow pecans on a small scale and sell them either lo-

cally or to a processing plant, where they are treated with heat or chlo-

rine and then shelled.

“We don’t have a lot of large orchards in Louisiana,” Graham said.

“We have a lot planted as five- or 10-acre plots. People tend to use it

for extra income or vacation money.”

The nature of the industry makes it is hard to tell exactly how many

pecan producers there are or how many acres they grow. Graham es-

timates state pecan acreage is about 20,000 acres.

Louisiana has ranked fifth or sixth for U.S. pecan production in recent

years. Georgia, New Mexico, Texas Oklahoma and Arizona are other

top pecan-producing states.

The United States ranks No. 1 in world production for pecans. The

nuts have become a novelty in China, which has been buying between

60 million and 100 million pounds of American pecans since 2009, Gra-

ham said.

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DEQ sends reminder about open burning

regulationsBurning waste causes air pollution and the open burning of certain

materials is prohibited in Louisiana. There are also local ordinances per-

taining to what can and can’t be burned. If you have a trash pile and burn

household waste, construction debris or anything other than vegetative

matter, you are violating the law. Under Title 33, section 1109 of the

Louisiana Administrative Code, “no person shall cause or allow the burn-

ing of waste or other combustible material on any property owned by him

or under his control.”

Some materials that should NEVER be burned are:

Plastic and other synthetic materials

Tires and other rubber products

Paints, household and agricultural chemicals

Asphalt shingles, heavy oils, wire

Newspaper, cardboard and other paper products

Buildings and mobile homes

Outdoor fires pollute the air, can be toxic and can make it difficult to

breathe. Citizens can call DEQ to report illegal open burning at 225-219-

3640 or toll free 1-888-763-5424 call the DEQ regional office that serves

your parish. You may call the regional office for any environmental issue

or complaint with the information below:

· Northwest Regional Office in Shreveport / Larry Baldwin – Regional

Manager 318-676-7227 -- Parishes served: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo,

Claiborne, De Soto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Webster

· Northeast Regional Office in Monroe / Larry Baldwin – Regional

Manager 318-362-5439, Monroe and 318-487-5656, Pineville – Parishes

served: Avoyelles, Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin,

Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Rapi-

des, Richland, Tensas, Union, West Carroll and Winn

· Southwest Regional Office in Lake Charles / Billy Eakin – Regional

Manager 337-491-2667 – Parishes served: Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu,

Cameron, Jefferson Davis and Vernon

· Southeast Regional Office in New Orleans / Mike Algero – Regional

Manager 504-736-7717 - Lafourche, 985-532-6206 – Parishes served:

Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. John the

Baptist, St. Charles, St. Tammany, Terrebonne, Washington

· Acadiana Regional Office in Lafayette / Billy Eakin – Regional Man-

ager - 337-262-5584 – Parishes served: Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia,

Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary and Vermilion

· Capital Regional Office in Baton Rouge /Bobby Mayweather – Re-

gional Manager - 225-219-3600 – Parishes served: Ascension, Assump-

tion, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe

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Pasture preparation starts now, experts say It’s not too early to start preparing spring pastures by attacking weeds

and addressing fertility issues, LSU AgCenter experts advised Thursday

(Nov. 6) at a beef cattle producer program.

LSU AgCenter weed scientist Ron Strahan said good rainfall didn’t just

benefit forage. “It was a great growing season for weeds,” he said. “I ex-

pect a bumper crop of weeds this year in our pastures.”

Good rainfall resulted in a thinner waxy layer that usually coats leaves

of weeds, making it easier to control with herbicides, Strahan said.

He said buttercup weeds are already starting to bloom, but the plants

can be killed now with 2,4-D, sprayed at the rate of a pint per acre. The

cost is about $2 an acre.

He said 2,4-D should be applied early on newly emerged thistles to be

effective. Grazon Next, Grazon P+D or Chaparral can also be used.

It’s also a good time to kill Chinese tallow trees, or chicken trees, using

Tordon RTU. An axe can be used to hack into a tree, and the chemical

can be directly applied to the cut. One hack should be made for every 3

inches of diameter of a tree, he said.

But Strahan warned that the chemical could also kill nearby desirable

trees.

Strahan said Virginia buttonweed, long a problem in lawns, is becoming

more of a problem in pastures. He said it can be controlled with two ap-

plications of Cimarron Max, six to eight weeks apart.

LSU AgCenter soil scientist J Stevens said a proper soil nutrient plan

for a pasture must start with soil testing to determine what should be

added to the soil.

Some fertility problems can be detected visually, he said. Bermuda-

grass with reddish or purple leaves is indicative of a phosphorus defi-

ciency, while a stunted appearance and yellowish color in the leaves in

the bottom of the plant would be a nitrogen deficiency.

Failure to replenish sulphur can cause forage leaves in the upper part

of the plant to have a slight yellow cast.

Soil pH levels can be just as important as nutrient content, however,

Stevens said. If soil is too acidic, microbes that help release nutrients in

the soil organic matter will not be active.

The problem doesn’t just affect pastures. “There are a lot of 4.5 to 5

pH soils used for soybeans, and they are barely getting their money back,”

he said.

Vince Deshotel, LSU AgCenter county agent in St. Landry Parish, said

historic record cattle prices could last for several years. “It’s pretty exciting

to be in the cattle business right now.”

Deshotel said the LSU Master Cattle Program will start a new class

beginning May 15 at the Dean Lee Research Station at Alexandria. The

cost is $125.

Mike Dominque, owner of Dominique’s Stockyard where the meeting

was held, said even lower-quality cattle are bringing good prices.

“Enjoy it while it lasts, and I think it will last awhile,” Dominque said.

He said cattle should still be castrated and vaccinated to bring top dol-

lar

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AGCENTER TO HOST TIMBER

TAX WORKSHOPSThe LSU AgCenter will host two timber tax workshops to provide those

in the industry with the latest information.

The meetings will be held on Nov. 19 in Baton Rouge and Nov. 20 in

Pineville, said LSU AgCenter area forester Brian Chandler.

“The workshops are designed to educate forest landowners, foresters,

tax preparers and others on the many special issues of timber taxes,”

Chandler said. “It will help attendees understand the unique timber tax

rules.”

Workshop topics include key concepts of timber taxes – expense de-

ductions, basis and record keeping, timber casualty losses, reporting tim-

ber sale income, planting-cost deductions and reporting cost-share

payments.

The speaker will be USDA Forest Service timber tax expert Linda

Wang.

“Participants will receive a workbook loaded with information, including

presentation materials, example worksheets, sample federal forms and

other readings,” Chandler said.

A fee will cover the costs of the handouts, refreshments and lunch. The

registration deadline is Nov. 7.

More information about the workshops and registration forms are avail-

able for each session. For the Nov. 19 event, contact Brian Chandler at

225-683-3101 or bchandler@agcenter.lsu.edu. For the Nov. 20 session,

contact Robbie Hutchins at 318-767-3968 or rhutchins@agcenter.lsu.edu.

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IT’S TIME TO CHECK YOUR HEALTH CARE

COVERAGE FOR 2015By Bob Moos/Southwest public affairs officer/U.S. Centers for

Medicare & Medicaid ServicesNow’s the time to check your health care coverage for 2015 or sign up

for the first time.

More than 7 million Americans, including 101,778 Louisiana residents,

got coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace during the pro-

gram’s first open enrollment period a year ago.

This year’s marketplace open enrollment begins on Nov. 15.

If you bought a health plan last year, you’ll want to review it to make

sure it still meets your needs. Every year, insurers make changes to pre-

miums, out-of-pocket costs and benefits. Look for a letter from your insur-

ance company explaining how your costs and benefits may change for

2015.

Even if you’re satisfied with your current coverage, it’ll be smart to log

into your marketplace account at www.healthcare.gov and update your in-

formation on household income and family size. You may also contact the

marketplace call center at 1-800-318-2596 to do that.

Updating your personal information is important, because you may be

eligible for lower costs than last year. Eighty-eight percent of the Louisiana

residents who signed up during the first enrollment period qualified for

help with their premiums. That help reduced their costs by 76 percent on

average.

Generally, if you bought a plan last year and do nothing this year, you’ll

be automatically re-enrolled. Yet as tempting as “doing nothing” sounds,

you could be missing out on a better deal.

Nationally, 25 percent more insurers will offer coverage through the

marketplace in 2015. By comparing all the available plans in your area at

www.healthcare.gov, you may find one that saves you more money, offers

more services or includes more doctors in its network of providers.

The open enrollment season runs until Feb. 15. But if you want any

changes in your coverage to take effect on Jan. 1, you must act by Dec.

15.

Like last year, this year’s open enrollment gives the uninsured the

chance to obtain coverage through the marketplace. The private health

plans all cover a comprehensive set of benefits, including doctor visits,

hospital stays, preventive care, pregnancy and prescription drugs.

Health plans sold through the marketplace must treat you fairly. Insurers

can’t deny you coverage because you have a medical issue, such as can-

cer or diabetes. Nor can they charge you more than they would someone

who’s in good health.

By completing an application at www.healthcare.gov, you’ll find out if

you qualify for savings you can use right away to lower your premiums

and out-of-pocket expenses. The application has been streamlined since

last year so that it requires less time and work from most new enrollees.

The marketplace simplifies your shopping for coverage by letting you

make convenient comparisons of health plans. You’ll get a clear picture

of what benefits you’d get and what premiums and deductibles you’d pay.

Then you can enroll in the plan that best fits your needs and budget.

If you expect frequent doctor visits or need regular prescriptions, you

may want to pick a plan that has higher monthly premiums but pays more

of the costs when you require care. If you don’t foresee many visits

through the year, you may prefer a plan with lower premiums.

Also, before you buy a plan through the marketplace, check whether

your doctor is in the plan’s network. Your out-of-pocket costs will be lower.

The most direct way to find out is to call the insurance company’s cus-

tomer service line. You can get the number through www.healthcare.gov.

The website has been improved over the last year so that it can better

accommodate the heavy demands that will be placed on it as millions of

consumers shop, compare and enroll. If you like, you’ll be able to access

the website on your cellphone and sign up for coverage.

At the marketplace call center, an additional 1,000 customer service

representatives have been hired to assist consumers who call 1-800-318-

2596. You can also visit localhelp.healthcare.gov/ to locate the organiza-

tions in your community that will assist you in signing up for coverage.

For most people, the open enrollment period from Nov. 15 to Feb. 15

is the only time during the year when you can buy health insurance

through the marketplace. So don’t delay. Start shopping today.

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St. Jude Children’s Hospital Benefit

8th Annual Cruisinn’ Southern Style

Car and Motorcycle Show

November 21 & 22, 2014

Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville, LA

Show off your ride during our Classic Car Show

Car show contestants are offered a special room rate

and the first 100 entries receive a Car Show T-Shirt. For

more information and pre-registration to the Car Show,

contact Joe Pharis at 318-715-6017, Jarriot Robinson at

318-623-9899, Mike Leduc at 318-346-6367 or visit

www.Southernstylecruisers.com

Fruit, vegetable growers hear about

practices, productsBATON ROUGE, La. – Proper record keeping is essential for vegetable

producers to verify their compliance with new Good Agricultural Practices

(GAPs) and Good Handling Practices (GHPs), LSU AgCenter food safety

specialist Achyut Adhikari told a recent meeting of Louisiana fruit and veg-

etable growers.

While not regulations, GAPs and GHPs are market-driven certification

programs that serve as guidelines for minimizing food safety hazards, Ad-

hikari said.

The U. S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service cur-

rently provides auditing services to verify growers follow the practices they

claim, he said. Although voluntary, the program is frequently used by grow-

ers and packers to meet requirements of retail and food service buyers.

The standards are extremely different than practices only 20 years ago,

said Joseph Ranatza, of Belle Chasse. His Star Nursery sells citrus,

mostly satsumas and navel oranges, and vegetables to Walmart, Winn-

Dixie and Whole Foods.

“All chains want certification,” he said. “If you’re not certified, they won’t

buy from you.”

Ranatza invested $50,000 in order to reach Primus GAPs certification,

which is recognized in the U.S.andr throughout the world, he said.

Certification is part of global food safety, Ranatza said. “It’s absolutely

valuable.”

Record keeping is necessary to verify that activities have happened,

Adhikari said.

“Keeping proper paperwork can satisfy 65-85 percent of the require-

ments of a GAPs audit,” he said. “If you don’t write it down, it never hap-

pened.”

The program is voluntary, Adhikari said. “If you don’t want to be audited

or registered, you can audit yourself and assure all these practices have

been followed.”

AgCenter plant pathologist Melanie Lewis Ivey explained the workings

of the IR-4 project, a national program designed to help get approval of

lower- or reduced-risk crop protection products for specialty crops.

IR-4 is a collaborative effort that includes many state agricultural ex-

periment stations and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to assure avail-

ability of pest management products for specialty crops, she said.

Crops are divided into 21 groups, such as root and tuber vegetables,

root and tuber greens, bulb vegetables and fruiting crops, Lewis Ivey said.

Non-vegetable crops include citrus, pome fruits and stone fruits.

Because the goal is to obtain EPA registration for conventional products

and biopesticides, growers need to be active in obtaining registration for

a particular crop, she said. “It’s stakeholder driven.”

New herbicide combinations that include glyphosate combined with ei-

ther 2,4-D or dicamba are coming on the market for agricultural row crops,

said AgCenter pesticide safety education coordinator Kim Pope.

This is important because these products could create problems for

sensitive fruit and vegetable crops, she said. They’re “auxin mimics,”

which imitate natural hormones in plants and cause plants to “grow them-

selves to death.”

She cautioned the fruit and vegetable growers to talk with their neigh-

bors to assure the neighbors are aware of the sensitive nature of the fruit

and vegetable crops. “Controlling physical drift is critical to protecting sen-

sitive crops such as vegetables,” Pope said.

AgCenter fruit and vegetable specialist Kiki Fontenot reviewed the re-

sults of the spring 2014 tomato and pepper variety trials.

The 2014 trials evaluated the same varieties as 2013 and compared

the results. The top three 2013 tomatoes, in order, were Tribute, Tribeca

and PSO15122935, while the top three in 2014 were PSO1522935,

Amelia and Tribute. All scored well on consumer taste tests, she said.

Top peppers in 2013 were, in order, PSO9941818X5R, Red Bull and

Flavorburst. The top three peppers in 2014 were Olympus, Islander and

Summer Sweet 8610.

NOVEMBER 20, 2014Page 5 THE CHRONICLE

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By Jessica Wright

Jay Vee Music Review

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Grant Parish in October as the

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ported 11 home and 2 land sales

in the parish during the month.

This compares to 7 home sales

and 6 land sales a year earlier, in

October 2013. Last month's home

sales were:

Bentley110 Hughart Rd /$335,000/

($4,000)

6807 Hwy 8 /$133,000/ ($4,000)

Colfax807 6th St $121,90/ ($2,500)

401 2nd St/$57,000

Dry Prong7265 Hwy 123/$165,000/($4,000)

163 Gore Rd/$62,900

Montgomery2061 Hwy 71/$89,000/($3,558)

104 Kirklin/$75,000

Pollock153 Kirby Ln/$171,500/($5,042)

102 Hart Ln/$103,900/($4,000)

228 Windy Wood/$15,000

The amounts in brackets

represents seller concessions,

generally a seller's contribution to-

ward closing costs, and reduces

the amount actually received by

the seller.

In addition to the home

sales, a 17 acre parcel of property

on Garza Road, Pollock, sold for

$58,000, or $3,412 an acre, and a

1.57 acre lot on Highway 1230,

Georgetown, sold for $6,500.

A GREAT IDEA:

A central Pennsylvania home

builder, Keystone Custom Homes,

has come up with a novel idea to

reach out to engaged renters and

other first-time home buyers. Key-

stone, along with Wells Fargo

Bank, is encouraging engaged

couples to list on their gift registry

a Wells Fargo account where de-

posited funds can be designated

for a down payment on the cou-

ple's first home.

The couple can use the

funds in this account to purchase

a new home - and it doesn't even

have to be a Keystone home.

However, they are obligated to use

Wells Fargo as the lender.

I have to compliment Key-

stone and Wells Fargo for coming

up with this program. Most cou-

ples just starting out don't own a

home, nor do they have the re-

sources to make the down-pay-

ment required to purchase a

home. Anything the real estate and

lending industries can do to assist

these couples to buy a home is a

win-win for all concerned. It is

going to be interesting to see if this

program spreads to other markets.

I believe it will.

$195MM FOR MEGA-

MANSION: A Beverly Hills estate

known as Palazzo di Amore was

recently listed for $195 million. If

you're like me, you are having dif-

ficulty envisioning what could pos-

sible warrant a price tag of $195

million. Well, permit me to en-

lighten you.

The estate consists of

several buildings totaling 53,000

sq ft of living space on 25 acres.

There are 12 bedrooms and 23

bathrooms. The home includes an

entertainment center separate

from the 35,000-square-foot main

house, and it features a bowling

alley, a theater that can accommo-

date up to 50, and a disco/ball-

room with a rotating dance floor.

Yes, there is a pool, a 128-foot-

long reflecting pool.

Ed Stewart lives in Grant Parish

and is a licensed real estate agent

in Louisiana and Florida. He is as-

sociated with Keller Williams Re-

alty Cenla Partners in Alexandria,

telephone (318) 619-7796. Each

Keller Williams Realty office is in-

dependently owned and operated.

Send your real estate questions to

Ed at the Chronicle, or email him

at chronicle1876@yahoo.com.

Melissa FerrickThe Truth Is

Melissa Ferrick is honest, bru-

tally honest in her music. Her lat-

est, “The Truth Is” is a raw, rootsy

record set to a sweeping Ameri-

cana/alt-country soundtrack that

layers pedal steel guitars and

background harmonies into some

of the lushest, brightest songs of

her 20-year career; special guests

include fellow Berklee alum Paula

Cole and Rose Polenzani. Signed

to Atlantic Records in the mid-

‘90’s, Ferrick was part of a new

wave of alt-rock females—includ-

ing artists like Liz Phair and PJ

Harvey—who sang about woman-

hood with sharp, unchecked hon-

esty. Morrissey proved an early

champion when he personally in-

vited her to tour as his opening

act. Ferrick eventually went on to

found her own label and release a

string of albums and EP’s (more

than 16 to date) in which she

played almost every instrument

herself. She tours regularly and

plays to packed houses across the

U.S. Her new album has a raw yet

revealing feel to it. “Pity Song” is

one of those tell like it is songs.

On “Wreck Me, “ Ferrick puts it all

on the line. I get the feeling that

Melissa Ferrick has a few things to

say. And in her effort to say it, she

pulls us all in with great songs.

She is not a copy cat or cookie

cutter artist. This artist will ab-

solutely blow you away with her

honesty and raw appeal. “Over-

board” is a guitar driven upbeat

song. (One of my favorite on the

record.) Ferrick has herself quite

a following, as she does upwards

of 100 shows a year. After one lis-

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The Computer GuyTV Time - Or Is It?

You'll see fantastic deals on TVs

this holiday. However, if you look

closely you'll notice the deals are

on low-end TVs - screens less than

48 inches, off-brand manufacturers

and lower specs like 60Hz refresh

rate or no Internet connection. The

TVs from major manufacturers like

Sony, LG and Samsung with 48+

inch screens, 120Hz or 240Hz re-

fresh rates, 4K resolution, Internet

apps and other advances are just

as expensive as ever. Expect to

pay north of $1,500.

Most stores wait until just before

the Super Bowl to drop the prices

on the high-end models.

If you're after a cheap second

TV, this is a good time to buy. To re-

place your main living room TV,

however, it's a better idea to wait

until late January. Don't forget that

4K TV prices are still dropping rap-

idly - some 40-inch screens are

dipping below $1,000 - so every

month you wait to buy gets you

closer to affording the latest and

greatest TV technology.

Buyer beware: Most stores will sell

you a cheap TV and then try to

make the money back with expen-

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Don't fall for it; cheaper cables

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NOVEMBER 2014 ACTIVITIESThursday, November 3th

Business Meeting at this Office- 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 12th

Double Box DayFood Bank & Food For Seniors Boxes Pickup

Colfax at Grant Parish Civic Center -7:30 a.m,- 9 a.m.(Colfax Pickup- please come into Civic Center to sign paper)

Verda at Verda Baptist Church- 9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. Pollock at Pollock Town Park- 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Dry Prong at First Baptist Church- 9:00 a.m. - 10 a.m. (No Bags or Boxes will be given out in December)

Tuesday, November 18th Food Bank Bag Pickup-----8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ONLY

Colfax, Montgomery & Verdaparticipants will pick up bags

Grant Council on Aging Office, 706 Maple St., ColfaNpvember 27th & 28th

WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

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Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It centers around being thankful.

I decided that I would make a Thanksgiving blessing chex mix. The recipe

seemed simple enough. I went to the store for ingredients. Things were

easy to locate except one. For some odd reason I couldn't find candy

corn. It was essential for the recipe because it represented the pilgrims

only have five kernels of corn for that harsh winter. I looked high and low.

Still the candy corn couldn't be found. I asked the saleslady "Where is the

candy corn?" She informed me that the candy was no longer for sale. It

was a seasonal item. I was in dismay. However could this be, I was upset.

It was the main center for the mix. I made a emergency call to my mom

and sister Linda. They were shopping downtown. Linda went into several

stores looking for the needed item. Sadly the candy corn was no where

to be found. However she did get a lead that there might be some candy

corn at a pharmacy store. She didn't have time to check out the lead. We

are going to visit the store on Monday. Hopefully they will have the con-

vent item. I couldn't believe that after Halloween candy corn is no longer

in stock. Don't they know it is needed for a Thanksgiving mix. Despite this

hiccup, I love Thanksgiving. Some of the best things happen around

Thanksgiving minus the missing candy corn.

1. My mother cooks the yummiest food. Blessed that I don't have to cook.

That is not my talent.

2. The orange, yellow, and brown fall theme are so colorful. I love the

darling scarecrow. pumpkins, and leaves.

3. Chilling out with family and no one breaks into a argument, fight, or

crazy meltdown. That is a miraculous Thanksgiving.

4. The leftovers, for some odd reason Thanksgiving dinner always taste

best the second time around.

5. My son Sammy loves being off from school. He is happy the entire

holiday.

6.The dogs Suzy and Fluffy are on their best behavior. Mainly they want

the meaty turkey leg.

7. I have faith. I will find candy corn and make the Thanksgiving chex

mix. I am determined.

I wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.

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LOUISIANA!

Remember the days when candi-dates for U.S Senator or Governorwould speak to thousands of support-ers at weekend rallies all overLouisiana? Huey Long was the mas-ter, mainly because he promised he’dgive voters just about anything theywanted. A long line of colorful politi-cians followed in Huey’s wake. Butthose days seem to be long gone andforgotten.

Governor Jimmy Davis could drawa crowd on parish courthouse steps byblaring out a chorus of “You are MySunshine.” Gov. John McKeithen wasin high cotton while giving stumpspeeches on the back of a pickuptruck. Edwin Edwards would mesmer-ize crowds in south Louisiana with hisCajun humor. Senators like RussellLong, Bennett Johnson and JohnBreaux, though not as flamboyant, stillcould both draw and relate to largecrowds of voters all over the state.

Fairs and festivals used to be hugedraws for statewide candidates. JohnKennedy kicked off his run for the pres-idency before a crowd of over 200,000at the Crowley Rice Festival back in1959. It was an absolute must for as-piring governors, U.S. senators, and

other statewide offices to attend theFrog Festival in Rayne, the CrawfishFestival in Beaux Bridge, the Natchi-toches Christmas Festival, the PeachFestival in Ruston; the list goes on andon.

If you missed it from the bombard-ment of TV ads, there’s a runoff elec-tion going on in Louisiana for U.S.Senator. You sure would not be awareof this contest if you relied on eithercandidate showing up to “press theflesh,” and network with constituents atmany of the large gatherings that hap-pen every weekend this time of year.What happened to all the direct contactwith voters?

To back up my point, I made a crosssection of phone calls across the state.From Kentwood to Morgan City, BelleChasse to Homer, and from Lutcher toLake Providence, the message was al-most always the same. The two candi-dates for U.S. Senator have been,almost without exception, no shows inthese local communities. Retail poli-tics have been put on the back burner.It’s all about television, paid for prima-rily by out of state special interestgroups.

Incumbent Senator Mary Landrieuand run off challenger Dr. Bill Cassidyboth seem to feel that the return is notworth their political investment to at-tend these annual gatherings, particu-larly in smaller communities. Theirview is that they can get to the publicon TV, and not spend the time with vot-ers at the local level. I would respect-fully disagree.

You can get a lot of bang for yourbuck by getting out among the locals.And in this day of growing socialmedia, your contacts actually grow anumber of times more than the crowdin attendance. Everyone now carriestheir cell phone cameras for “selfies”with friends as well as celebrities. At-tending a festival can produce photosgalore on Facebook, Twitter, and othersocial Internet outlets, as well as goodfodder for the candidates to circulatethemselves.

Landrieu particularly has lost a great

deal of goodwill by her failure to bemore in touch on the local level. Parishofficials tell me they rarely if ever hearfrom the senior Senator. Her col-league in the senate, David Vitter, hasbeen much more active in travelingwith local officials and networking atthe parish level, even before he ex-pressed aspirations to run for gover-nor. Vitter has regularly held town hallmeetings and constituent telephoneconferences for a number of years.

Cassidy has failed to seize the op-portunity to build a strong base in thevoid left by Landrieu. He announcedalmost two years ago, then proceededto spend the next year and a half rais-ing campaign dollars, primarily fromout of state PACs.

Both candidates may think that dol-lar raising for TV spots makes goodpolitical sense. But it is a slap at theirconstituents, and unhealthy for ademocracy. Louisiana deserves bet-ter. Maybe we do need a third choice.In Nevada, if voters don’t like theirchoices on the ballot, they can vote for“none of the above.” If candidatesdon’t care enough to visit local commu-nities, is that an option for Louisiana?

********“ Imagine if you won the election butlost to ‘None of the Above’. Wouldn’tthat make you re-think your positions?”Jesse Ventura

Peace and Justice

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No clout, no vote

Sam Hanna, Jr.

Though it would appear thehandwriting is on the wall,Sen. Mary Landrieu has ig-nored calls for her to bail out ofthe Senate race and has refo-cused her campaign towardan all-out, scorched-earth at-tack of her opponent, Republi-can Congressman Bill Cassidyof Baton Rouge. You probablyhave already seen Landrieu’snew television commercial, theone showing Cassidy strug-gling a bit to find his way in aspeech before a group of con-servatives. The TV spot is ir-relevant, but it serves as areminder of what politiciansare capable of when their po-litical careers are hanging inthe balance. The word des-perate comes to mind. Always

a fighter, though, Landrieufaces the toughest challengeof her political life, or what’sleft of it. Having drawn some42 percent of the vote in lastweek’s primary, Landrieu, alife-long Democrat, cannot ig-nore the fact that Cassidy andanother Republican, RobManess, garnered some 55percent of the vote in the Nov.4 primary. Presumably,Maness’ vote will trend to Cas-sidy in the December run-off.While the Landrieu campclaims its core base of support— the African-American vote— didn’t turn out in the primaryin sufficient numbers, TeamLandrieu apparently believes itcan turn the tide in December,or reach the magical figure of50 percent plus one vote.Stranger things have occurredin Louisiana, especially in NewOrleans where at one time itwas rather common for a voterto cast multiple votes on Elec-tion Day. This isn’t 1996,though, or the year Landrieuwas first elected to the Senateon the strength of the African-American vote in the Big Easy,and my fellow Louisianiansdon’t appear to be impressedwith Landrieu’s persistentclaim that her clout in Wash-ington matters. Which itdoesn’t in light of the Republi-cans taking control of the Sen-ate in last week’s elections.That means come Jan. 3 whenthe new Congress takes officeLandrieu — even if she’s re-elected — won’t chair the Sen-

ate Energy Committee be-cause her party will becomethe minority party in the mostinfluential legislative body inthe world. And that, myfriends, means even the mostjunior member of the Senatefrom the Republican Party willyield more influence than anyDemocrat, including Sen.Harry Reid of Nevada, the out-going Senate Majority Leader.So much for the clout argu-ment. While it might be tempt-ing for Cassidy and hiscampaign apparatus to startcrowing, they would be wisenot to take Landrieu lightly.She’s been counted out beforeand lived to serve another day.Besides, she earned her repu-tation the old fashioned way.In other words, friends wererewarded and enemies werepunished. Lots of them. Thatmeans Cassidy and anyoneremotely associated with hiscause — whether it’s the stateRepublican Party, the nationalRepublican Party or one ofthose super PACs — shouldleave no stone unturned,spare no expense and by allmeans, take no prisoners.After all, in politics you onlykick a man when he’s down.In this case, the man is awoman.

Sam Hanna Jr. can be

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najr@samhannajr.com.

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Bruce was a devoted andloving husband to his wife of

29 years, Jill Hammons; a proud and caring father tohis children, Aaron and Alicia DeLong; a proud grand-father to his four grandchildren and an amazing babybrother to Kathleen Thom, Ernie and John Hammons,Ward Blackwell, and Lou Hammons Craig.

Funeral services for Bruce were held at 11:00 amFriday, November 14, 2014, at Mulhearn FuneralHome in West Monroe. Interment followed on Satur-day at 11:00 am at Pollock Cemetery in Pollock.

If inclined, honoring donations may be made to thenon-profit group Discovering Downs Syndrome withNortheast LA or to any local, no-kill animal shelter.

Nelva Wallace McKay Services for Mrs.

Nelva Christine WallaceMcKay were held at2:00 p.m., Thursday,November 13, 2014 atBig Creek BaptistChurch on Dyson CreekRoad, Pollock, withReverend David Guillotofficiating. Burial fol-lowed in Big Creek

Cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Brothers,Pineville.

Mrs. McKay, 83, of Pollock passed away Tuesday,November 11, 2014 at Woods Haven Nursing Home,Pollock.

She was a member of Big Creek Baptist Church.Mrs. McKay was one of the pioneers of the Big CreekCommunity along with her husband, Elton McKay.During her life she was a postmaster, school busdrive, homemaker and loving mother.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62years, Elton C. McKay; parents, Elisha and HazelMarie Heathcock Wallace; sister, Faye Hennigan

Those left to cherish her memory include her sons,Wayne McKay, Marshal McKay & wife, Lee Ann;daughters, Colleen McKay Hebron and husband,Dave, Chris Ann McKay Cole and husband, Joe;brothers, James Elton “Herb” Hennigan, Leslie Eu-gene “Puck” Hennigan, Thomas Edward “Tom” Hen-nigan; sisters, Patsie Jo Hennigan Rowzie, Carol AnnHennigan Robertson; nine grandchildren, Connie He-bron Cameron, Davy Hebron, Kelly Hebron Skye,Molly Jane McKay Ivy, Waylon Barkley McKay, KandeDenise McKay Perkins, Matthew Lance McKay, Jesse

Austin Cole, Joseph Lee Cole; seven great grandchil-dren and two great great grandchildren.

Pallbearers honored to service were Thomas Hen-nigan, Herb Hennigan, Josh McKay, Jesse Cole,Austin Franks, Bradley Perkins and Matthew McKay.

Memorials may be made to Big Creek BaptistChurch Building Fund, c/o Chris Ann Cole, P. O. Box1925, Jena, LA 71342.

Glynda Hudson Scott Services for Mrs. Glynda Hudson Scott were held

at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2014 in theChapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville with ReverendHuey Tarpley and Reverend Joe Hoover officiating.Burial was in Pollock Cemetery.

Mrs. Scott, 80, of Pollock passed away Sunday,November 9, 2014 at La Maison Leisure Living Home.

She was of the Baptist Faith and loved sewing andquilting.

She was preceded in death by her parents,Charles Eugene and Mathilda Wiley Hudson; broth-ers, George Hudson, Mitchell Hudson, Hayden Hud-son, Melvin Hudson and Rhawden Hudson; sisters,Alma Gallender and Arillia Deville.

Those left to cherish her memory include her hus-band, James M. Scott of Pollock; son, James GregoryScott and wife, Patsy of Denham Springs; daughter,Marlene Scott Monk and husband, Harold of DenhamSprings; brothers, Carlton Hudson, Spencer Hudsonand Cameron Hudson; sisters, Florence Moulard andBeatrice Williams; grandchildren, Melody Monk Ray(Jason), Megan Monk, Macy Monk, Sarah Scott,James Matthew Scott.

Pallbearers were her nephews.

Ellis Ray Walker, Sr. Funeral services for Mr.

Ellis Ray Walker, Sr. wereheld on Wednesday, No-vember 12, 2014 at 10:00AM at Hosanna BaptistChurch with the ReverendsBennie Hollingsworth andJimmy Harris officiating. In-terment followed at Rest-land Memorial Gardens,Pollock, La. under the di-rection of Rush FuneralHome, Pineville. La.

Mr. Walker, 80, enteredeternal rest on Sunday, November, 9, 2014 at his res-idence in Ball, La.

He was a native of Alabama. He was a faithfulmember of Hosanna Baptist Church where he servedas a Sunday School Teacher. He was a U.S. Air ForceVeteran, serving his country proudly in the KoreanWar. He loved gardening and farming.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Felix andElizabethWalker; his sister, Lonnie Wyl Noles.

Those left to cherish his memory include his lovingwife of 53 years, Joyce Dunn Walker of Ball; his sons,Ellis Ray Walker, Jr. of Ball, Steven Bryan Walker(Stephanie) of Poteet, Texas; his daughter, MarianDupre (Pete) of Bentley, La.; his sister, Lurlene Pierceof Roanoke, Alabama. Also survived by 10 grandchil-dren and 2 great grandchildren.

New Beginning Apostolic Ministry will be having its Annual Free Gumbo Giveaway on SaturdayNovember 22, 2014 @ 11AM. All residents of Montgomery, LA are inviting to come and get a bowlof hot and delicious gumbo!! The Church is located at 910 Caddo St. (second building down fromMontgomery Library).

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Monday-Saturday 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Sunday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

627-2295

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David & Diane Maxwell- Owners

Clean Restrooms

CLTCC Partners with AFCO Industries to meet

Workforce DemandThe Workforce Development and Enterprise Services Division partnered with AFCO Industries to develop a 40-

hour MIG (Aluminum) welding training course to prepare students for immediate employment opportunities with AFCOIndustries. All training was conducted at the AFCO plant, located here in Alexandria from 3:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. for fivedays. The company provided all materials, supplies and personal protective equipment for the students. AFCO alsopaid the students $10 per hour while participating in the training course. CLTCC provided an instructor and identifiedfour students with the following qualifications:

• Basic welding knowledge and skills acquired in previous welding training classes taken at CLTCC• Ability to pass a drug test• Obtained at least a Bronze on the Workkeys Assessment

Upon completion of the training program, the four students were hired through Remedy Staffing for a ninety-dayprobation period with an immediate salary increase to $12 per hour. Once students are officially hired by AFCO Indus-tries, their salaries will increase to $14.75 per hour with full benefits. Richard Bruce, a participant of the training programand second year Welding Technology major, says, “It was a great experience and a great opportunity to start my ca-reer.” AFCO Industries President Don Fowler was very happy the class was a success and commented, “These stu-dents are confident and have a very positive energy. CLTCC has done a great job preparing them for this opportunityand from early reports; all indications are these candidates will be acceptable AFCO employees.

Central Louisiana Technical Community College continues to work with business and industry to help meet theirworkforce needs and provide opportunities that enhance the community while promoting economic development. Forcustomized workforce development needs, please contact the CLTCC Workforce Development and Enterprise ServicesDivision by calling Remus Jones, Workforce Solution Coordinator, at 318.487.5443 ext. 1123 or email to

remusjones@cltcc.edu

“These Things Money Can’t Buy” By: Alma “Sis” Whitstine 1963

God gave us little children That laugh & play

He gave us the flowersThat bloom in May

These things that He gave usMoney Can’t Buy

God gave us the rainbowThe stars in the sky

God gave us the mountainsThe lakes and the seasHE gave us the blue sky

The forest of treesThese things that He gave us

Money Can’t BuyGod gave us the sunshine

The moon up on high God gave us Lord Jesus

His only sonWho died on the Cross

For the sins we have doneThese things that He gave us

Money Can’t BuyGod gave us salvation

A home up on high.

NOvEMbER 20, 2014Page 7 THE CHRONiCLE

Hudson Creek Baptist Church

344 Hudson Creek Rd, Colfax, LA 71417 Pastor:

Dr. Calvin Cantrell Music Director: Steve Honey-

cutt. Meeting Times: Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Church 11:00 a.m.

United Pentecostal Church of Montgomery

Sunday 10 am, Sunday evening 6 p.m. for Praise

and Worship and Wednesday night at 7 p.m. If you

need a ride pleasecontact Pastor Donald Givens at

646-3877 or 646-2897.

Colfax Baptist Church

Join the friendly family atmosphere. Sunday school

9 a.m., Worship at 10 a.m. Wednesday Colfax

Baptist Church has noon lunch and Bible Study, in-

cluding Team KID (Pre-K-6th Grade) and Youth

Discipleship beginning at 5:30.

Apostolics of Grant Parish

Pastor Lane Creech and church family invite you to

worship with them each Sunday at 10 a.m. Sunday

school; 11 a.m. Morning worship and 6 p.m.

Evening worship and Wednesday at 7 p.m. The

church is located at 8744 Hwy 8 in the Bethel Com-

munity. Visit the church website at www.apostolic-

sofgrantparish.com

Hebron Baptist Church

Hebron Baptist Church of Dry Prong invites you to

join us for our 9 a.m. Contempory Worship Service.

Sunday School at 10 a.m. Traditional Service at 11

a.m. each Sunday. Bible Study at 5 p.m. & Evening

Worship at 6 p.m. On Wednesday we have AWANA

& Youth at 5:30 and Prayer Meeting at 6 p.m. Pas-

tor Travis Sanders. We are located on the Verda

Hwy. 899-5449.

Fairfield Pentecostal Church

Pastor Elmer and Sis. Mundy and the entire church

membership welcome you to visit us at one of

scheduled services. We meet Wednesday at 7

p.m.; Sunday Morning at 10 a.m. and Sunday Night

at 6 p.m.

Northside Baptist Church

Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m.

and Wednesday night prayer service at 6 p.m. 330

Bienville Street, Mongomery.Phone: 646-2266.

Mount Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church

Sunday at 9 a.m. Prayer; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School

and 11:00 Morning worship; Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Prayer meeting and Bible Study on Thursday 5

p.m. CommunityOutreach Prayer- HUD Loop;

(318)627-5711; Pastor, Elder Walter G. Williams.

The Rest Church, Montgomery

Come See For Yourself at The Rest Church, Mont-

gomery, locatedat 749 Franklin Street & Corner of

Kimble (2 block behind Dollar General); Sunday

Service at 2 p.m. Tuesday nights service at 7 p.m.

Pastor Wade Rachal; for more info (318) 794-6346.

Dry Prong House of Praise

Pastor Kenneth Hyde. Services Sunday 10 a.m.

and 6 p.m. Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Friday prayer

at 7 p.m.

Iatt Baptist Church

Pastor Terry R. Smith, 382 Iatt Church Rd., Verda;

Services Sunday school at 10 a.m.; Morning wor-

ship at 11 a.m. Sunday evening services at 5 p.m.

New Beginning Apostolic

Ministry 910 Caddo St., Montgomery; Service time:

Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Sunday Midday

service at 12:30 p.m.; Bible study Wednesday 7

p.m. Pastor Amos Brown, 318-730-6705.

Pollock United Methodist

Debbie Hancock, Pastor. Worship 11:00 AM. Choir

Practice, 6 PM Wednesday. United Methodist

Women meet at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday

of each month. Bible study 6 p.m. Sunday. 1941

HunterStreet in Pollock.

Nantachie United Pentecostal Church

Pastor Nathaniel Young Sr. welcomes you and your

family for fellowship. Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wednesday at 7 p.m. (318) 646-2377. 3938 US

Hwy 71, Montgomery, La.

D’artigo Church of God

D’artigo Church of God is pleased to welcome Bro.

Bill Bausman as our new Pastor, along with his

wife, Sister Ellen Bausman. We invite former and

present members, friends and members of the

community to come and worship with us. Sunday

school at 10 a.m. and Church service at 11 a.m.

D’artigo Church of God is located at 464 D’artigo

Road, Colfax.

Colfax Christian Women

Worship Meeting 2nd Tuesday of every month at 9

a.m. at Colfax Baptist Church, Faircloth St., Colfax;

“Where Christina Women enjoy good fellowship

and join in prayer for the entire Grant Parish Com-

munity.” Please come and join us.

New Beginning Apostolic Outreach Ministry.

Thursday Night-Bible Study at 7 p.m.; Sunday

school 10 a.m. and Sunday service at 12:30 p.m.

Pastor Amos T. Brown; Caddo Street, Montgomery.

Bentley Baptist Church

Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday service 11 a.m.

Sunday evening worship 5 p.m. and Wednesday

prayer meeting ,6:30 p.m.

Victory Church

Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Bible

Study on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. 2.5 miles south of

Montgomery in the old Union Grove church build-

ing.

Colfax United Methodist Church

407 Main Street. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Sunday

Fellowship 10 a.m. Sunday school (all ages) 10:30

am (318) 627-3603

Mt. Zion United Methodist Church

Service at 9:30 a.m. Montgomery United Methodist

Church. Sun. school, 10 a.m.; Worship, 11a.m.

Atlanta Methodist Church.

Sunday school at 11 a.m. and Worship service at 5

p.m.

Liberty Chapel United Methodist Church

In Williana Pastor Debbie Hancock. Services: 9:30

AM with Sunday School to follow the worship serv-

ice. Bible study, 5 p.m.

Serving the Catholic Community

Serving Grant and LaSalle... Fr. Antonio Velez,

Pastoral Administrator for both St. Mary Roman

Catholic Church, 1515 N. 2nd Street, Jena and St.

Edward Catholic Chapel, 2711 Hwy 8, Fishville.

Mass Times at St. Mary: Sunday at 11AM and at

St. Edward, Saturday Vigil Mass 5PM and Sunday

Mass 9AM. Confessions before all Masses. For

more information go to www.stmaryscatholic-

church.org or www.stedwardscatholicchurch.org.

To contact our office please call 318-992-1019 or

email us at stmary1@centurytel.net.

. Victory Temple Holiness Church

1015 Main Street Colfax, Sun. School, 10 a.m.Sun.

noon; Bible Study Wed. 6:30 p.m.;

Victory Christian Outreach Center

3335 Jackson Street, Alexandria: Sun. Praise, 6:30

p.m.; Ministers/Brethren Bible Class First & Fourth

Mon. each month. Our Weekly radio broadcast air

Sat.,12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. on KAYT 88.1

Bethel Baptist Church Services

Pastor Carl Guide, 8789 Hwy 8, Colfax, La. 71417

(318) 627-3131; Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.; Morn-

ing worship at 10:45 a.m.; Bible Study (all ages) 5

p.m. and Evening worship at 6 p.m. Wednesday

Bible study & Mission classes at 6:30 p.m. and

Wednesday Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Montgomery Pleasant Hill Baptist Church

Pastor Andre Haynie, Sr.; Sunday at 10 a.m. Wor-

ship; Wednesday night Sunday School Bible Les-

son at 6 p.m.; Sunday morning Prayer Service at

9:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

St. Joseph Catholic Church, 801 3rd St., Colfax;

Masses: Saturday at 4 p.m.; Sunday at 11 p.m.;

Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at 10 a.m.; Re-

union Nursing Home Friday at 6 p.m. Confessions

and Rosary half an hour before every Mass. Ado-

ration of the Blessed Sacrament after 6 p.m. Mas-

son First Fridays; Mass on First Saturdays at 8 a.m.

Alternately at each church. Pastor: Father to Fa-

ther Blake Deshautelle. Directory is 318-627-

3952.

St. Patrick Catholic Church, Montgomery

St. Patrick Catholic Church, 624 Rowena Street,

Montgomery; Masses: Sunday at 9 a.m.; Second

Tuesday Mass at 9 a.m. and other Tuesdays at 5

p.m. Confessions and the Rosary half an hour be-

fore every Mass. Adoration of the Blessed Sacra-

ment after 6 p.m. Mass on First Saturdays at 8 a.m.

Alternately at each church. Pastor: Father Blake

Deshautelle. Directory is 318-627-3952.

Hargis Baptist Church

Hargis Baptist Church, 1313 Hwy. 122, between

Verda and Montgomery; Sunday school at 10 a.m.

Morning worship at 11 a.m. and Evening worship

at 6 p.m. Prayer Meeting on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Interim Pastor Rev. Keith Manuel.

Selma Methodist Church Services,

Georgetown

Selma Methodist Church offers Sunday Services

every Sunday. Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m. with

Worship following at 10:45 a.m. Mont-

gomery First Baptist Church

Join us for worship at Montgomery First Baptist

Church for Sunday school at 9:45 p.m. Church

service at 11 a.m. Sunday evening and Children’s

Bible Drill at 6 p.m. Prayer meeting and Children’s

Bible Drill Wednesday at 6 p.m. First Baptist

Church is located at 739 Old Jefferson Highway,

Montgomery, La.

Liberty Christian Church

At Liberty you will find friendship, understanding

and encouragement to you and your family. We

may not know all the answers, but we know the

One who does. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and

Sunday Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. . For more

information about us, see www.LibertyChris-

tianUS71.org

Verda Church of Christ

Join us for services at Verda Church of Christ, 2157

Hwy 122, Verda at Sunday Morning Bible Study at

10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Evening

Worship at 5 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study

at 7 p.m.

Christway Church

Sunday School - 10 am Worship 11 am Sunday

evening Bible Study - 6 pm. Wed Bible Study - 7

pm. Delbert R Cates, Pastor 899-5006christway-

church4u.com email - brodcates@yahoo.com

Oak Grove Baptist Church,

194 Oak Grove Church Rd., Worship services at

10:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m

Zion Hill Baptist Church, Williana

Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Sunday school-

adults and children; No evening service Sunday

night. Wednesday night service at 6:00 pm. We

hope you will come and join in with us. Everyone is

welcome at our regular Sunday a.m. service at Zion

Hill Baptist Church, Williana, 3744 Hwy 167, Dry

Prong.

The Small In Yard Church, Montgomery

(John 6:44) Whom he send; Will come; Jesus is

sending from all across the USA to The Small In

Yard Church, Whispering Pines, Montgomery,

Louisiana; Maybe you need a word: Call 318-646-

3491 or Come or Email: atneeduGod.aol.com Pas-

tor/Sister Juanita

Dry Prong Assembly of God

17739 Hwy. 167, located immediately north of

Grant High School. Services- Sunday School at 10

a.m. Worship Service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kevin

Cook.

Victory Church Services

Victory Church dedicates Sunday morning to

building individuals, families, and ministries that will

witness to all creation; Sunday school at 10 a.m.

with Preaching services at 11 a.m. Wednesday

evening at 7 p.m. Bro. Alan Dick leads our Bible

Study; Victory Church is located two miles South of

Montgomery on Hwy 71, turn right at the Union

Grove Cemetery Sign; Second Tuesday of each at

7 p.m. Victory Church Ladies.

Summerfield Baptist Church

Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Morning worship at 11

a.m. and Evening worship at 6 p.m. Wednesday

Prayer Meeting & Mission Classes at 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Gregg Griffin, 171 Summerfield Road, Col-

fax, LA 71417

We Walk By Faith Church

Sunday Services at 10 a.m. and Bible Study at 6

p.m. Wednesday evening; We Walk By Faith

Church is located off Hwy 8 at 122 Oak Grove

Church Road, Bentley; Pastor Ron Denmon

First Baptist Church of Dry Prong

You are invited to join us for worship on Sunday

at 8:50 a.m. Sunday school (Nursery provided); 10

a.m. Morning Worship (Nursery provided); 5 p.m.

Discipleship Training; 6 p.m. Evening Worship;

Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. Children’s Activities and

6:45 p.m. Adult Prayer Meeting at First Baptist

Church Dry Prong, 920 Hwy 167, Dry Prong; Pas-

tor Lloyd Whitman- 899-3371

Montgomery United Methodist Church

Montgomery United Methodist Church, on Caddo

Street, Sunday morning at 10 a.m. for Sunday

school and at 11 a.m. Sunday Worship service.

Also we have AA Meeting each Wednesday at 7

p.m. Pastor DeeAnn Johnson welcomes you to

come worship with us.

First Baptist Church Pollock

Join us for worship at First Baptist Church Pollock

where we value the expository preaching of God’s

word. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m. Sunday school;

10:45 a.m. Morning worship- Children’s Church;

Sunday evening 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting – Youth

service; Wednesday evening 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible

Study, Youth Bible Study and Bible Drill (Pre-K –

6th) Sermon videos can be viewed on YouTube.

Search “fbcpollock”

Big Creek Baptist Church

1255 Dyson Creek Rd. Pollock, La. Pastor David

Guillot, Sunday School: 10 am - Worship service:

11 am - Wednesday prayer service: 6:30 pm

Montgomery Church of Christ

Montgomery Church of Christ Sunday: Bible Study

at 10 a.m. Worship Service at 11 a.m. and Evening

Service at 5 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study at 7

p.m. Casey Clement, Minister 870-279-2237 St.

Mary African Methodist Episcopal Church

Sunday Church school at 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. and

Sunday Worship service at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday

Prayer/Bible Revival- 6 – 7:30 p.m. and WMS at

7:30 – 8 p.m. Rev, Curtis Ray Fields, Pastor,

KRAMERFUNERAL HOME

Affiliated with Kilpatrick Life Insurance Company

128 Second Street • Colfax

Phone: 318-627-3511

At Home in Colfax

Bruce E. HammonsBruce Elliot Hammons

passed away Tuesday, No-

vember 11, 2014, at the age of

61. Bruce was born in Augs-

burg, Germany on August 1,

1953, to Ernest Ware and Lu-

cille Blackwell Hammons. He

grew up in Pollock, Louisiana,

and moved to West Monroe

as a young man.

Bruce was a devoted and

loving husband to his wife of

29 years, Jill Hammons; a proud and caring father to

his children, Aaron and Alicia DeLong; a proud grand-

father to his four grandchildren and an amazing baby

brother to Kathleen Thom, Ernie and John Hammons,

Ward Blackwell, and Lou Hammons Craig.

Funeral services for Bruce were held at 11:00 am

Friday, November 14, 2014, at Mulhearn Funeral

Home in West Monroe. Interment followed on Satur-

day at 11:00 am at Pollock Cemetery in Pollock.

If inclined, honoring donations may be made to the

non-profit group Discovering Downs Syndrome with

Northeast LA or to any local, no-kill animal shelter.

Nelva Wallace McKay Services for Mrs.

Nelva Christine Wallace

McKay were held at

2:00 p.m., Thursday,

November 13, 2014 at

Big Creek Baptist

Church on Dyson Creek

Road, Pollock, with

Reverend David Guillot

officiating. Burial fol-

lowed in Big Creek

Cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Brothers,

Pineville.

Mrs. McKay, 83, of Pollock passed away Tuesday,

November 11, 2014 at Woods Haven Nursing Home,

Pollock.

She was a member of Big Creek Baptist Church.

Mrs. McKay was one of the pioneers of the Big Creek

Community along with her husband, Elton McKay.

During her life she was a postmaster, school bus

drive, homemaker and loving mother.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62

years, Elton C. McKay; parents, Elisha and Hazel

Marie Heathcock Wallace; sister, Faye Hennigan

Those left to cherish her memory include her sons,

Wayne McKay, Marshal McKay & wife, Lee Ann;

daughters, Colleen McKay Hebron and husband,

Dave, Chris Ann McKay Cole and husband, Joe;

brothers, James Elton “Herb” Hennigan, Leslie Eu-

gene “Puck” Hennigan, Thomas Edward “Tom” Hen-

nigan; sisters, Patsie Jo Hennigan Rowzie, Carol Ann

Hennigan Robertson; nine grandchildren, Connie He-

bron Cameron, Davy Hebron, Kelly Hebron Skye,

Molly Jane McKay Ivy, Waylon Barkley McKay, Kande

Denise McKay Perkins, Matthew Lance McKay, Jesse

Austin Cole, Joseph Lee Cole; seven great grandchil-

dren and two great great grandchildren.

Pallbearers honored to service were Thomas Hen-

nigan, Herb Hennigan, Josh McKay, Jesse Cole,

Austin Franks, Bradley Perkins and Matthew McKay.

Memorials may be made to Big Creek Baptist

Church Building Fund, c/o Chris Ann Cole, P. O. Box

1925, Jena, LA 71342.

Glynda Hudson Scott Services for Mrs. Glynda Hudson Scott were held

at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2014 in the

Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville with Reverend

Huey Tarpley and Reverend Joe Hoover officiating.

Burial was in Pollock Cemetery.

Mrs. Scott, 80, of Pollock passed away Sunday,

November 9, 2014 at La Maison Leisure Living Home.

She was of the Baptist Faith and loved sewing and

quilting.

She was preceded in death by her parents,

Charles Eugene and Mathilda Wiley Hudson; broth-

ers, George Hudson, Mitchell Hudson, Hayden Hud-

son, Melvin Hudson and Rhawden Hudson; sisters,

Alma Gallender and Arillia Deville.

Those left to cherish her memory include her hus-

band, James M. Scott of Pollock; son, James Gregory

Scott and wife, Patsy of Denham Springs; daughter,

Marlene Scott Monk and husband, Harold of Denham

Springs; brothers, Carlton Hudson, Spencer Hudson

and Cameron Hudson; sisters, Florence Moulard and

Beatrice Williams; grandchildren, Melody Monk Ray

(Jason), Megan Monk, Macy Monk, Sarah Scott,

James Matthew Scott.

Pallbearers were her nephews.

Ellis Ray Walker, Sr. Funeral services for Mr.

Ellis Ray Walker, Sr. were

held on Wednesday, No-

vember 12, 2014 at 10:00

AM at Hosanna Baptist

Church with the Reverends

Bennie Hollingsworth and

Jimmy Harris officiating. In-

terment followed at Rest-

land Memorial Gardens,

Pollock, La. under the di-

rection of Rush Funeral

Home, Pineville. La.

Mr. Walker, 80, entered

eternal rest on Sunday, November, 9, 2014 at his res-

idence in Ball, La.

He was a native of Alabama. He was a faithful

member of Hosanna Baptist Church where he served

as a Sunday School Teacher. He was a U.S. Air Force

Veteran, serving his country proudly in the Korean

War. He loved gardening and farming.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Felix and

ElizabethWalker; his sister, Lonnie Wyl Noles.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving

wife of 53 years, Joyce Dunn Walker of Ball; his sons,

Ellis Ray Walker, Jr. of Ball, Steven Bryan Walker

(Stephanie) of Poteet, Texas; his daughter, Marian

Dupre (Pete) of Bentley, La.; his sister, Lurlene Pierce

of Roanoke, Alabama. Also survived by 10 grandchil-

dren and 2 great grandchildren.

GRANT PARISH CHURCH DIRECTORY

In My Judgment“Reflecting The

Holiness of God, Restoring The

Validity of Scripture And,

Rediscovering The Dignity &

Sanctity of Preaching”

Dr. Earl D. Young Sr.

Whenever we talk about death,

many feel that it is a morbid or un-

beneficial reality. Hollywood and

entertainers have dramatized it so

much until death looks spooky,

scary and to a great degree forbid-

den. And yet for the child of God,

death to a great degree is our

friend, deliverer and worthy to be

welcomed when the time comes to

meet such encounter.

The Bible gives death so much

of a normal and casual tone that it

is referred to as sleep. Sleep is

both normal and casual. If you

consider the process of sleep it-

self, it is not painful at all. You may

be in pain before you go to sleep

and you may be in pain when you

wake up but the actual transition to

sleep itself is not painful at all.

Therefore, it death in scripture

is styled as sleep, there are certain

things that we can glean from this

reality. One (1), again sleep itself

is not painful; two (2), nobody re-

ally knows when they actually go

to sleep; and three (3), nobody re-

ally wakes up exactly the same

way they were before they went to

sleep.

In Luke 16:19-31, we have a

ppicture and a true story of what

happened when tow people died;

the reason that it is a ture story is

because proper names were used

in the narrative. Whenever, our

Lord used the verbiage “a certain

man or place”, He is using the

story as an example or illustration

to drive home a point. However,

when propernames are used as

the case here, the story really hap-

pened and it is used to teach a les-

son or validate a point.

In the text that we have brought

under submission for allowable

observation, we will zoom the

camera in on a casual and cursory

glance at lessons that can be

gleaned. The Word of God is so

practical and timely, it is as if the

author was there when the events

happened or it looking down

through the visage of time and the

halls of predated history and telling

us the facts.

For the child of God, death is

the ultimate healing and the trans-

porting from earth to heaven.

What is so amazing to me is “all

who do not die of an accidental

death, die of a nutritional de-

fieiency; meaning you get old, sick

and die. My question is: “If this is

the case, why do we put so much

emphasis on physical healing

today?” The prosperity gospel and

the charismatic movement have

an earthly and limited view of life

and Christianity. I recently heard

a preacher from say, “You are not

suppose to be sick”. Guess what”

One day, if he does not have an

accidental death, he will get old

and die, guaranteed! Since death

is the result of sin and if the death

on the cross eradicated all sin and

sickness, why do we still die? I

have not been home in two years

but I will be home preaching an

Annual Tea, November 16, at 3:30

at the Civic Center. I hope to see

you there. God Bless!

CHRONICLE DEADLINE

MONDAY

NOON

R e v i v a l !Liberty Christian Church

4280 Hwy 71, Colfax, LouisianaPastor: Rev. Leonard Free

NOVEMBER 21 - 23, 2014Friday & Saturday 6:30 p.m. - Sunday 10:45 a.m.Sunday - Baby dedication and Potluck Dinner!

Evangelist: Rev. J.R. LeeFormer Pastor, New Prospect Baptist Church

Music Evangelist: Bro. J.R. Brister, Worship Leader, Liberty Christian Church

november 20, 2014Page 8 The ChroniCle

Public Notice NOTICE OF

PUBLIC MEETINGThe Grant Parish Housing Au-

thority will hold a Public Meeting on

January 8, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the

Grant Parish Housing Authority Of-

fice, 1370 Hwy 3098 Georgetown,

La., to receive comments on the

2015, 5 Year and Annual Plan Doc-

uments outlining Capital Expendi-

tures to be completed.

All documents are on display at

the office of the Housing Authority,

1370 Hwy 3098 Georgetown, La.

Monday through Friday, between

the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm

.

Village of Creola

Municipal Minutes

Public Meeting

November 10, 2014Mayor Alena Aycock and Council

of The Village of Creola, Parish of

Grant, State of Louisiana, met in

their regular meeting place, the

Creola Town Hall, at 6:00 p.m. on

the 10th day of November, 2014.

The meeting was brought to

order by Mayor Alena Aycock who

led the pledge of allegiance fol-

lowed by a moment of silence.

The following members were

present: Mayor Alena Aycock, Al-

derman Danny Moore, Alderman

Calvin Vogel, and Mayor Pro-Temp

Linda Gammons. Also present: Vil-

lage Clerk Haley Johnson.

Members absent: Attorney Brian

Mosley and Sergeant Johnny

Chelette.

Village Clerk Haley Johnson did

roll call.

A quorum was present, the

agenda of meeting posted Novem-

ber 7, 2014.

Mayor Alena Aycock opened

meeting with a period for public

comments.

October 13, 2014 minutes pre-

sented to council; Alderman Danny

Moore made a motion to approve

the minutes as written, seconded

Mayor Pro-Temp Linda Gammons,

Yeas 3; Nays 0; accepted.

Old Business:

Mayor Pro-Temp Linda Gam-

mons made a motion to approve

the bills, seconded by Alderman

Calvin Vogel, Yeas 3; Nays 0; ac-

cepted.

New Business:

Village Clerk Haley Johnson pre-

sented the council the steps to

change the Chief of Police position

from an elected position to an ap-

pointed position. After the discus-

sion, the council decided to vote to

pass a Bill for this change in posi-

tion. Alderman Calvin Vogel made

a motion to pass a Bill to make the

Chief of Police an appointed posi-

tion versus an elected position,

seconded by Mayor Pro-Temp

Linda Gammons, Yeas 3; Nays 0;

accepted.

Open Discussion:

Motion to adjourn, made by Al-

derman Danny Moore, seconded

by Alderman Calvin Vogel, Yeas 3;

Nays 0; accepted. Meeting ad-

journed at 6:20 p.m.

Minutes approved by:

Alena Aycock

Mayor

Minutes prepared by:

Haley Johnson

Village Clerk

Town of Colfax Minutes

November 11, 2014

Colfax, LouisianaThe Mayor and Board of Alder-

men of the Town of Colfax,

Louisiana, met this date in regular

session at the City Hall meeting

room, 1208 Main Street, Colfax,

with the following members pres-

ent: Mayor Ossie Clark, Aldermen

Gayle Tyler, Alan Futrell, Lourain

Lacour and Lorraine Sapp. Absent:

Alderwoman Cora Reed

Mayor Clark called the meeting

to order and Alderman Tyler gave

the invocation.

Jim Verzwyvelt with Pan Ameri-

can Engineers reported:

1. The Town sent a letter to the

State asking to change the

2013/2014 LGAP Grant from re-

pairing natural gas lines in the Rock

area to repairing a 3” steel gas

valve at the railroad crossing on

Main Street (Hwy 8). A response

should be forthcoming.

2. The 2014/2015 LGAP Applica-

tions are due in December.

On motion of Alderman Futrell

seconded by Alderman Lacour and

unanimously carried the following

resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BY

THE MAYOR AND

TOWN COUNCIL

TOWN OF COLFAX, LOUISIANA

Whereas, the Town of Colfax

has been informed that the State of

Louisiana, Division of Administra-

tion, Office of Community Develop-

ment will be accepting applications

for FY 2014/2015 Local Govern-

ment Assistance Program (LGAP);

Now Therefore Be it Resolved,

that the Mayor is hereby authorized

to submit an LGAP Application for

(to be determined by Mayor) and to

execute all assurances and certifi-

cations reuired for the application’

and,

Be it further Resolved, that the

Mayor is hereby authorized to work

with the Town Engineer, Pan Amer-

ican Engineers, Inc. on the devel-

opment of the LGAP Application;

and

Passed, approved and adopted

this 11th day of November, 2014.

Ossie Clark, Mayor

Donna Tyler, Clerk

CERTIFICATE

I, Donna Tyler, Clerk of the Town of

Colfax, certify that the above and

foregoing constitutes a true and

correct copy of the Resolution

passed and adopted by the Town of

Colfax on November 11, 2014.

_______________

Donna Tyler, Clerk

Mayor Clark read the following :

Notice of Public Meeting: concern-

ing the 1% sales tax election to be

held on December 6, 2014 (notice

to be published 11/13/14):

Notice of Public Meeting

Notice is hereby given that in the

event the voters approve the levy of

a 1% sales and use tax at the De-

cember 6, 2014 election, the Town

Council of the Town of Colfax, State

of Louisiana (the “Town”), plans to

adopt an ordinance providing for

the levy of said sales and use tax

pursuant to said voter authoriza-

tion, at its meeting on Monday, De-

cember 15, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at the

Town Hall, 1208 Main Street, Col-

fax, Louisiana.

It was moved by Futrell, sec-

onded by Lacour, and unanimously

approved, that the following ordi-

nance be introduced:

ORDINANCE

An ordinance providing for the

levy within the Town of Colfax,

State of Louisiana, effective April 1,

2015, of a one percent (1%) sales

and use tax (the tax) upon the sale

at retail, the use, the lease or rental,

the consumption, and the storage

for use or consumption, of tangible

personal property and upon the

sale of services in said Town and

for the assessment, collection, pay-

ment thereof and the dedication of

the proceeds of said Tax, said Tax

having been authorized at a special

election held in the Town on De-

cember 6, 2014.

And that a public hearing be held

on Monday, December 15, 2014,

starting at five o’clock (5:00) p.m.

with regard to the proposed adop-

tion thereof.

Mayor Clark read the following

‘NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF

ORDINANCE”;

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF

ORDINANCE

Notice is hereby given that the

following entitled ordinance was in-

troduced at a meeting of the Town

Council of the Town of Colfax, State

of Louisiana, on Tuesday, Novem-

ber 11, 2014, and laid over for pub-

lication of notice:

ORDINANCE

An ordinance providing for the

levy within the Town of Colfax,

State of Louisiana, effective April 1,

2015, of a one percent (1%) sales

and use tax (the Tax) upon the sale

at retail, the use, the lease or rental,

the consumption, and the storage

for use or consumption, of tangible

personal property and upon the

sale of services in said Town and

for the assessment, collection, pay-

ment thereof and the dedication of

the proceeds of said Tas, said Tax

having been authorized at a special

election held in the Town on De-

cember 6, 2014.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER

GIVEN that the Town Council will

meet on Monday, December 15,

2014, at five (5:00) o’clock p.m., at

the Town Hall, 1208 Main Street,

Colfax, Louisiana, at which time

there will be a public hearing on the

adoption of the aforesaid ordi-

nance.

Donna Tyler Clerk

Ossie Clark Mayor

On motion of Alderman Lacour

seconded by Alderman Tyler and

unanimously carried the following

resolution was adopted:

Town of Colfax, Louisiana

Resolution

Now Therefore Be It Resolved

by the Mayor and Board of Alder-

men of the Town of Colfax

Louisiana that the “Louisiana Com-

pliance Questionaire: for the year

June 30, 2014, is hereby adopted.

Ossie Clark, Mayor

Attest

Donna Tyler, Town Clerk

CERTIFICATE

I, Donna Tyler, Town Clerk for the

Town of Colfax, Louisiana, do

hereby certify that the above reso-

lution is a true and correct copy of

the resolution adopted by the

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

meeting in regular session on No-

vember 11, 2014.

Donna Tyler, Town Clerk

Alderwoman Lacour thanked the

town employees for fixing the pot-

holes on Park Lane.

On motion of Alderman Futrell

seconded by Alderman Tyler and

unanimously carried the minutes,

accounts payable, financial state-

ments and adjustments were ap-

proved.

On motion of Alderman Tyler sec-

onded by Aldermen Futrell, Lacour

and Sapp, the meeting was ad-

journed.

Ossie Clark, Mayor

Attest: Donna Tyler, Town Clerk

LOUISIANA

DEPARTMENT OF THE

TREASURY

NOTICE OF NAMES OF

PERSONS APPEARING

TO BE OWNERS OF

ABANDONED OR

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

IN GRANT PARISHThe names listed below have

been reported to the Louisiana De-

partment of the Treasury as being

persons possibly entitled to un-

claimed funds subject to the provi-

sions of LSA-R.S. 9:151-181,

Uniform Unclaimed Property Act.

Most of these funds are cur-

rently in the custody of the

Louisiana Department of the Treas-

ury and will remain until such time

as a valid claim is made. There is

no expiration date for making a

claim; however, proof of ownership

must be submitted before the funds

are released. You may expedite

your claim by sending a legible

copy of your driver’s license and

any other information that will posi-

tively identify you as the rightful

owner of the property.

Information concerning the de-

scription of the funds or company

that remitted the funds may be ob-

tained by contacting the Unclaimed

Property Division at 1-888-925-

4127 or 225-219-9400, Monday

through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to

4:30 p.m., or by writing to State

Treasurer John Neely Kennedy,

Louisiana Department of the Treas-

ury, Unclaimed Property Division,

P.O. Box 91010, Baton Rouge, LA,

70821-9010. Visit

www.latreasury.com for a complete

list of names.

Allen Ernestine 133 Harper Road

Dry Prong La

Altenberger Vernon W 1909

Walker Ferry Rd Pollock La

Ambrose Brian K 905 7Th St Col-

fax La

Ameritech Construction Llc 235

Dyson Creek Rd Pollock La

Ammons Jason P O Box 893

Montgomery La

Aycock Brett P 108 Reichardt Rd

Pollock La

Aymond Jimmy 4180 Harrison-

burg Rd Montgomery La

B A Construction Llc 236 Amberg

Road Georgetown La

Bailey Kenneth Box 113 Colfax La

Ball Steven M 8898 Hwy 165 Pol-

lock La

Barker Rodger D 202 Slayter

Nichols Road Dry Prong La

Barnes Annie 1007 Church St Col-

fax La

Barrett Joshua 759 Parsonage Rd

Colfax La

Barrett Wendi 759 Parsonage Rd

Colfax La

Baum Larry A 2174 Walker Ferry

Road Pollock La

Benjamin Mary 184 Benjamin Rd

Pollock La

Bergeron Diana 509 Walnut St

Colfax La

Binns Timothy 3591 Highway 8

Pollock La

Blackhawk Relief Systems Llc

10148 Hwy 165 N Pollock La

Blake Marc B 153 Greer Rd Pol-

lock La

Blalock Susan Po Box 184

Georgetown La

Bonner Maria Est Of 3299 Hwy

524 Pollock La

Bonner Mark A 441 Springhill

Loop Pollock La

Boyett Jordan 181 Hardwater

Lake Rd Pollock La

Boyett Jordan L 181 Hardwater

Lake Rd Pollock La

Bradhead Dana 422 Walker Ferry

Rd Pollock La

Brasher Terry 154 Killian Rd Pol-

lock La

Brawner James T 8896 Highway 8

Colfax La

Brimer Bobby Po Box 236 Bentley

La

Brooks Patricia A 7880 Ridge St

Pollock La

Brossett Leo 854 Springhill Loop

Pollock La

Brossette Angela 1271 Main

Street Colfax La

Brown Dymetris 110 Hud Loop

Apt 110 Colfax La

Bruce George S 379 Maxwell

Crossing Rd Georgetown La

Bryant Justin L 2211 Rock Hill Rd

Dry Prong La

Burch Brittany L 1001 Donaldson

Rd Dry Prong La

Burch Victoria R 3375 Dyson

Creek Rd Dry Prong La

C&C Auto Sales 9643 165

Poolock La Pollock La

Calk A W 120 Hl Newton Rd Dry

Prong La

Carnahan Reginald 413 Lake St

Colfax La

Carrillo Nyssa 1239 Main St Col-

fax La

Carter Tina 169 Smith Hill Road

Georgetown La

Chatelain Brandi L 270 Brunson

Rd Dry Prong La

Chelette Lacy M 111 Paul St Dry

Prong La

Chisum Madlon Po Box 12 Dry

Prong La

Church Of God State Camp 6778

Us Hwy 165 Pollock La

Clark Lacey 1340 Bledsoe St Pol-

lock La

Coburn James 1002 E Nantachie

Dr Montgomery La

Collins James R Jr 1400 Grays

Creek Rd Dry Prong La

Cooper Alton G 112 Kirby Rd

Montgomery La

Corp Fairway L 9522 Hwy 165

Pollock La

Coutee Tony 137 Joanne Dr Dry

Prong La

Crooks Jody 1685 Hardwater

Lake Rd Pollock La

Crump Gary 306 Hwy 3130 Dry

Prong La

Cunningham Tony 2094 Rock Hill

Rd Dry Prong La

Curtis Ruth P O Box 292 Pollock

La

Daigrepont Darrell 8744 Hwy 165

Pollock La

Daniels Beverly 614 Hyde Land-

ing Rd Dry Prong La

Danielson Craig 838 Iatt Dam

Road Colfax La

David Merrell Jr & Patrice Merrell

9632 Hwy 123 Dry Prong La

Davis Betty 301 Hwy 500 George-

town La

Davis Rosa 2735 Overton St Col-

fax La

Decote Derek 565 E Meade Rd

Pollock La

Delaney James M 218 C Rachael

Road Pollock La

Delrie Deanthe Po Box 209 Bent-

ley La

Delrie John Po Box 209 Bentley

La

Dement Tracy D 203 Faircloth St

Colfax La

Denmon Jeremy L 166 Bruce Rd

Dry Prong La

Denmon Karin R 166 Bruce Rd

Bentley La

Despinos Wrecker Service 717

Main St P O Box 293 Colfax La

Dewitt Daniel T Rt.1 Box 472 Pol-

lock La

Dixon Steven 8389 Hwy 165 Pol-

lock La

Doran Kassidy D 918 Hwy 167

Pollock La

Doucet Phillip C 431 Brister Loop

Bentley La

Drillen Laughn 8 Jennifer

Prospect La

Durham Deborah 999 Lincecum

Church Rd Pollock La

Dyer Donald 6005 Highway 123

Dry Prong La

Edwards Occerita 420 Iatt St Col-

fax La

Ehrman Barbara 712 Morris Ln

Colfax La

Ellcey Frederick S Iii 7548 High-

way 165 Pollock La

Faircloth Charlotte M P O Box

851 Montgomery La

Fazekas Nancy Po Box A Dry

Prong La

Ferrier Regina 2757 Hwy 122 Unit

Garage Montgomery La

Figueooa Jaun 110 Golden Ln Apt

D Pollock La

Foster Jeannine D 310 Airbase Rd

Pollock La

Fradello Sandra 200 Irene Dr

Pineville La

Fredieu Joseph B 391 North Jef-

ferson Montgomery La

Gagnard Jessica 169 Jason Delrie

Rd Colfax La

Gatlin Jamie L 1702 River Rd Col-

fax La

Gauthier Larry J 233 C Rachel Dr

Pollock La

Gauthier Savanah 2209 North St

Pollock La

Gencie Bonnette G 1209 Main

Street Colfax La

Gibson Fogelman Rep Group Po

Box 520 Colfax La

Glenn Patrick H 319 Fire Tower Rd

Colfax La

Goodrich Regina A 315 Robert-

son Rd Ball La

Goudeau Jack A Jr 166 Rock Hill

Rd Bentley La

Grant Service Center Po Box 225

Bentley La

Green Shani 3892 Highway 500

Georgetown La

Hall Dora B 701 Cypress St Colfax

La

Hamilton Gerald 449 Lake St Col-

fax La

Hammons Ernest W 124 Reed

Oak Loop Pollock La

Hawthorne Joseph 2393 Highway

8 Pollock La

Hawthorne Orvey 1370 Highway

3098 Apt A5 Georgetown La

Hebert Jacob Po Box 121 Dry

Prong La

Hernandez James C 141 Oliver

Chelette Rd Montgomery La

Hill Lancy E Iii 901 5Th St Colfax

La

Hodges Gordon Po Box 175

Montgomery La

Hodges Mattie Po Box 175 Mont-

gomery La

Hoerer Clifford Martin 3000 Hwy

8 Pollock La

Holden Shelby 1308 Hooper Rd

Pineville La

Holmes Corey L 2467 Highway 71

Montgomery La

Hoover Joe R Po Box 100 Bentley

La

Hoover Norma Jean Po Box 100

Bentley La

Hubertz Iii 3 Lawrence P O Box

332 Montgomery La

Hunt Wilbur E Tic C/O Winnie S

Roberts315 Tison Rd Colfax La

Irby Katherine L 1370 Highway

3098 Apt B4 Georgetown La

Isaacs Natalie 190 25 Woodhull

Ave Dry Prong La

Jayj Leslie A 114 Rock Hill Rd

Bentley La

Johnson Patrick 600 7Th St Col-

fax La

Johnson Richard E Jr 869 Grays

Creek Rd Dry Prong La

Johnson Shari L 112 Maid Marien

Dr Dry Prong La

Johnson Travis 936 Hooper Rd

Pineville La

Jones Hilton L C/O Hilton L Car-

olyn T Jones 21005 Highway 167

Dry Prong La

Kendrick Helen 448 Lincecum Vil-

lage Rd Georgetown La

King William C 9104 Highway 165

Pollock La

Knight Mary 3420 Dyson Creek

Rd Dry Prong La

Kyger Christina C/O Robert

Kyger 14 King Richard Rd Dry

Prong La

Lacour Charles R Jr 482 Highway

1240 Montgomery La

Lashley Bobby 1073 Mars

Hillchurch Rd Montgomery La

Lasyone Audrey 848 Iatt Dam Rd

Colfax La

Lee Lowtell L 771 Lemoine Cutoff

Rd Colfax La

Lee Michael J 112 Oak Run Trail

Ball La

Lionberger Todd 212 Bazar Rd

Montgomery La

Magee Joseph K Po Box 44 Pol-

lock La

Manasco Rodney A 7808

Springhill Rd Pollock La

Maxwell Jason Po Box 153 Pol-

lock La

Mcbride David M 1429 Green

Acres Dr Ball La

Mcbride Elissa G 1429 Green

Acres Dr Ball La

Mcdaniel Matt 409 Highway 471

Atlanta La

Mcglothlin Benfordine G 405 Cy-

press St. Colfax La

Mcgraw Jeana M 220 Spencer Dr

Pineville La

Means Aaron Po Box 141 Colfax

La

Means Beatrice Po Box 141 Col-

fax La

Meherg Gerald Rt 1 Box 93A Dry

Prong La

Meherg Lou Rt 1 Box 93A Dry

Prong La

Metzger Daniel F Po Box 685

Montgomery La

Meyer Deborah 216 Spencer Dr

Pineville La

Miller Gary R 1015 Highway 158

Colfax La

Milton Katherine 158 Prospect

Church Rd Dry Prong La

Morgan James 990 Highway 1241

Dry Prong La

Morrill Lorene Po Box 521 Mont-

gomery La

Newton Gracie 1301 Donaldson

Rd Dry Prong La

Oglesby Harmon 130 Langwood

Dr Montgomery La

Perkins Scott C 248 Ripple Lane

Colfax La

Perry Jimmie 21459 Highway 167

Lot 17 Dry Prong La

Phillps Joshua 189 Carl Jones Rd

Dry Prong La

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 171

Pleasant Hill Rd Pollock La

Pulaski Corey L 287 Sherwood

Drive Dry Prong La

Pulaski Kayce D 287 Sherwood

Drive Dry Prong La

Rachal Kayla 163 Nelms Loop

Colfax La

Ratcliff Michael 196 Willett Loop

Drive Dry Prong La

Relish Frank B 658 Kateland

Road Colfax La

Richard Gerard 3680 Highway

167 Dry Prong La

Richard Gerard 1103 6Th St Col-

fax La

Richards Frances E 258 Gator-

hole Rd Dry Prong La

Roberts Paul D 1025 Second St

Dry Prong La

Roberts Winnie S Tic C/O Winnie

S Roberts 315 Tison Rd Colfax La

Ross Emily 323 Walker Ferry Rd

Pollock La

Roussell Troy 165 Hunter Ridge

Road Pollock La

Rubino Teresa 149 Walker Gravel

Pit Rd Dry Prong La

Rusk Gregory Jason 7208 High-

way 8 Bentley La

Russell Angela 423 E Meade Rd

Pollock La

Russell Glen 423 E Meade Rd

Pollock La

S & J Heating & Cooling Llc 105

Country Lane Dry Prong La

Sanburn Bradley A 9522 Hwy 165

Pollock La

Sanchez Jamanca Elsy 681 Mag-

nolia Park Rd Dry Prong La

Sandifer Sandy 624 Lemoine Cut-

off Rd Colfax La

Scott 3892 Highway 500 George-

town La

Seals Choey H 281 Tommy Smith

Rd Bentley La

Seals Clarence Po Box 43 Bentley

La

Seals Dawn Redd 969 Grays

Creek Rd Dry Prong La

Seals Edna B 1113 Wilson St

Montgomery La

Sellers Heather D 396 Race Track

Rd Dry Prong La

Sergent Nakita 604 Mary St Colfax

La

Shader Erika N 160 Long Rd Pol-

lock La

Shoemaker Kathrine 780 Old Jef-

fersonhwy Montgomery La

Smith Doyle 563 Hwy 472

Georgetown La

Smith Lee R Rt 2 Box 544 Colfax

La

Smith Marilyn 307 Park Ln Colfax

La

Solitaire Constance 471 Kateland

Rd Colfax La

Spencer Sonya 9552 Highway

165 Lot 18 Pollock La

Standrie Joseph D 9552 Highway

165 Lot 5 Pollock La

Swafford Celeta Loretha 334

Bush Road Colfax La

Swd Transport Inc 119 Newman

Wainwright Rd Pollock La

T Sapp Kerrell 169 Duffy Ln Mont-

gomery La

Thompson Sheila J 194 Eagle

Point Dr Colfax La

Thomson Kisses 484 Bagdad

Loop Colfax La

Tolbert Alysia N 126 Peters Rd

Colfax La

Ulmer Jesse W Po Box 547 Mont-

gomery La

Vincent Brandy 174 Alma Dr Pol-

lock La

Wahlder Ilana 21459 Hwy 167 Lot

22 Dry Prong La

Wahlder Michael M 21459 Hwy

167 Lot 22 Dry Prong La

Washington Katina L Po Box

4443 Colfax La

White Joel 7305 Springhill Rd Pol-

lock La

Wiley Jerry Po Box 264 Dry Prong

La

Williams Annie 358 Bush Rd Col-

fax La

Williams Dennis R 1333 Hooper

Road Pineville La

Wilson William 1017 Hwy 524 Pol-

lock La

Wofford Denver 514 Claudes Rd

Colfax La

Wooley Sonny 235 Bodie Landing

Rd Pollock La

Yargo Angela B 101 Sherman

Laird Rd Bentley La

Yargo Charles D 101 Sherman

Laird Rd Bentley La

Youngblood C Ms 303 Oak St Col-

fax La

november 20, 2014Page 9 The ChroniCle

Public NoticeO K General Store Inc. is apply-

ing to the Office of Alcholol & To-

bacco Control of the State of

Louisiana for a permit to sell bever-

age of high and low alcohol content

at retail in the parish of Grant at the

following address: 9029 Highway 8

Colfax, La. 71417.

O.K. General Store Inc.

David W. Maxwell-- Owner

Amelia Diane Maxwell--Owner

The following resolution was of-

fered by Mr. Brandon DuBois and

seconded by Mr. Don Arnold:

RESOLUTION 27-2014

A resolution of intention of the

Police Jury of the Parish of Grant,

State of Louisiana, to create a fire

district in said Parish, describing

the boundaries thereof, ordering

and directing the President to give

due notice of the proposed creation

of said fire district and providing for

the hearing of any and all objec-

tions to the creation or boundaries

thereof.

WHEREAS, the Police Jury, act-

ing upon its own initiative, desires

to issue notice o its intention to cre-

ate a fire district in the hereinafter

described territory of the Parish of

Grant, State of Louisiana, which will

include the Town of Montgomery, in

the manner provided by Part 1,

Chapter 7, Title 40 of the Louisiana

Revised Statutes of 1950, and

other constitutional and statutory

authority supplemental thereto:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE-

SOLVED, by the Police Jury of the

Parish of Grant, State of Louisiana,

acting as governing authority of

said Parish:

SECTION 1. That in compliance

with the provisions of Part 1, Chap-

ter 7, Title 40 of the Louisiana Re-

vised Statutes of 1950, and other

constitutional and statutory author-

ity supplemental thereto, it is the in-

tention of the Police Jury to create

a fire district (the “District”) within

the Parish of Grant, State of

Louisiana, which Fire District shall

comprise and embrace all of that

territory within Ward 7 of the Parish,

including the Town of Montgomery,

to-wit:

Begin at a point marking the in-

tersection of the Northern boundary

of Louisiana Township 8 North and

the thread of the Red River, said

point located in Section 2, Town-

ship 8 North, Range 6 West, Grant

Parish Louisiana and also being

the POINT OF BEGINNING of Fire

Protection District No. Two of

Grant Parish, Louisiana;

Thence proceed due East along

the Northern boundary line of

Township 8 North to a point of inter-

section with the centerline of North

Hargis Road, said point being in

Section 1, Township 8 North,

Range 5 West, Grant Parish

Louisiana, thence turn right and

proceed in a southerly direction

along North Hargis Road continu-

ing south when said road crosses

La. Highway 122 becoming the

South Hargis Road and following

the centerline of South Hargis

Road until its intersection with Stin-

son Road and continue due south

along the centerline of Stinson

Road, leaving said road and projec-

tion due south to the southern

boundary line of Section 13, Town-

ship 8 North, Range 5 West, thence

proceed due south along the east

line of Sections 24 and 25 of Town-

ship 8 North, Range 5 West, until

reaching the shoreline of Nantachie

Lake. Thence proceed in a south-

easterly direction through the mid-

dle of Nantachie Lake until

reaching a point directly north of IP

Road’s terminus at Nantachie

Lake’s shoreline, thence head due

south through the lake to said I.P.

Road, thence proceed in a south-

westerly direction along the center-

line of the I.P. Road to the

intersection of the centerline of I.P.

Road and U.S. Hwy. 71, said inter-

section being located in the South-

west of in Section 5, Township 7

North, Range 4 West, thence pro-

ceed in a southwesterly direction

along a direct projection of I.P.

Road to the thread of Red River.

Thence follow the thread of the Red

River in a North/Northwesterly di-

rection back to the POINT OF BE-

GINNING as previously described

in Section 2, Township 8 North,

Range 6 West, Grant Parish,

Louisiana.

SECTION 2. That the Police

Jury of the Parish of Grant, State of

Louisiana, shall meet in open and

public session at its regular meet-

ing place, the Police Jury Meeting

Room, 200 Main Street, Colfax,

Louisiana, on Thursday, December

11, 2014, at five o’clock (5:00) p.m.,

for the purpose of hearing any and

all objections to the creation of the

proposed Fire District, to the

boundaries thereof and to the inclu-

sion of the property proposed to be

included in the Fire District, includ-

ing the Town of Montgomery, and

that after disposing of all objec-

tions, if there be any, the Police

Jury shall, if it determines to do so,

adopt an ordinance creating the

Fire District, fixing the boundaries

thereof, giving said District a nu-

merical designation and name (Fire

Protection District No. 2 of the

Parish of Grant, State of

Louisiana), and the Board of Com-

missioners consisting of five (5)

property taxpayers residing within

the Fire District to act as the gov-

erning authority of the Fire District.

SECTION 3 That the Presi-

dent of this Police Jury is hereby or-

dered and directed to issue a notice

of intention of the Police Jury of the

Parish of Grant, State of Louisiana,

to create said Fire District, which

notice shall embrace substantially

all things set forth in this resolution

and shall be published in accor-

dance with the provisions of law.

SECTION 4. That any and all

resolutions in conflict herewith are

hereby repealed and rescinded.

This resolution having bee submit-

ted to a vote, the vote thereon was

as follows:MEMBERS YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAINING:Brandon J. DuBois XRobert Martin X Tom Hamilton XArnold R. Murrell XBritton Carroll XWinston K. Roberts XBuddy Collins XDonald G. Arnold X

And the resolution was declared

adopted on this, the 13th day of No-

vember, 2014.

Arnold Murrell

President

Cynthia Jamison

Secretary-Treasurer

NOTICE OF INTENTION

Pursuant to the provisions of

Part 1, Chapter 7, Title 40 of the

Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1050

and other constitutional and statu-

tory authority supplemental thereto,

and a resolution adopted by the Po-

lice Jury of the Parish of Grant,

State of Louisiana, on November

13, 2014, NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN of the intention of said Po-

lice Jury to create a fire district (the

“District”) within the Parish of Grant,

State of Louisiana, which Fire Dis-

trict shall cimprise and embrace all

of that territory within Ward 7 of the

Parish, including the Town of Mont-

gomery, or such part thereof as

may be determined upon, to-wit:

Begin at a point marking the inter-

section of the Northern boundary of

Louisiana Township 8 North and

the thread of the Red River, said

point located in Section 2, Town-

ship 8 North

Range 6 West, Grant Parish

Louisiana and also being the

POINT OF BEGINNING of Fire

Protection District No. Two of Grant

Parish, Louisiana;

Thence proceed due East

along he Northern Boundary line of

Township 8 North to a point of inter-

section with the centerline of North

Hargis Road, said point being in

Section 1, Township 8 North,

Range 5 West, Grant Parish

Louisiana, thence turn right and

proceed in a southerly direction

along North Hargis Road continu-

ing south when said road crosses

La. Highway 122 becoming the

South Hargis Road and following

the centerline of South Hargis

Road until its intersection with Stin-

son Road and continue due south

along the centerline of Stinson

Road, leaving said road and pro-

jecting due south to the southern

boundary line of Section 13, Town-

ship 8 North, Range 5 West, thence

turn left and proceed due east

along that south line to the South-

east corner of Section 13, Township

8 North, Range 5 West, thence pro-

ceed due south along the east line

of Sections 24 and 25 of Township

8 North, Range 5 West, until reach-

ing the shoreline of Nantachie

Lake. Thence proceed in a south-

easterly direction through the mid-

dle of Nantachie Lake until

reaching a point directly north of IP

Road’s terminus at Nantachie

Lake’s shoreline, thence head due

south through the lake to said I.P.

Road, thence proceed in a south-

westerly direction along the center-

line of the I.P. Road to the intersec-

tion of the centerline of the I.P.

Road and U.S. Hwy. 71, said inter-

section being located in the South-

west of the Section 5, Township 7

North, Range 4 West, thence pro-

ceed in a southwesterly direction

along a direct projection of I.P.

Road to the thread of Red River.

Thence follow the thread of the Red

River in a North/Northwesterly di-

rection back to the POINT OF BE-

GINNING as previously described

in Section 2, Township 8 North,

Range 6 West, Grant Parish,

Louisiana.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GUR-

THER GIVEN that the Police Jury

of the Parish of Grant, State of

Louisiana, will meet in open and

public session at its regular meet-

ing place, the Police Jury Meeting

Room, 200 Main Street, Colfax,

Louisiana, on Thursday, December

11, 2014, at five o’clock (5:00) p.m.,

and will at that time hear any and

all objections to the creation of the

proposed Fire District, and after

disposing of all objections, if there

be any, the Police Jury shall, if it de-

termines to do so, adopt an ordi-

nance creating said Fire District,

fixing the boundaries thereof, giving

the District a numerical designation

and name (Fire Protection District

No. 2 of the Parish of Grant, State

of Louisiana), and a Board of Com-

missioners consisting of fire (5)

property taxpayers residing within

the Fire District to act as the gov-

erning authority of said Fire District.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Col-

fax, Louisiana, on this, the 13th day

of November, 2014.

Arnold Murrell

President

ATTEST:

Cynthia Jamison

Secretary-Treasurer

STATE OF LOUISIANA

PARISH OF GRANT

I, the undersigned Secretary-

treasurer of the Police Jury of the

Parish of Grant, State of Louisiana,

do hereby certify that the foregoing

pages constitute a true and correct

copy of a resolution adopted by

said Police Jury on November 13,

2014, providing for the giving of no-

tice of intention of the Police Jury of

the Parish of Grant, State of

Louisiana, to create a Fire District

in said Parish, describing the

boundaries thereof, ordering and

directing the President to give due

notice of the proposed creation of

said Fire District and providing for

the hearing of any and all objec-

tions to the creation or boundaries

thereof.

IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness

my official signature of said Police

Jury at Colfax, Louisiana, on this,

the 13th day of November, 2014.

Cynthia Jamison

Secretary-Treasurer

NOTICE OF USE

HEARINGThe Grant Parish Police Jury will

conduct a USE HEARING on the

2015 Budgets of all funds under its

control on Thursday,December 11,

2014 at 4:30 pm, in the Police Jury

Meeting Room, Courthouse, Col-

fax, La.

The Use Hearing on the 2015

Budgets will be open to the public.

Opinions on the budget, both oral

and written, will be heard or re-

ceived from those attending.

The budgets are available for in-

spection by the public between the

hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm,

Monday through Friday, at the Po-

lice Jury Office, Courthouse, Col-

fax, La.

Grant Parish Police Jury

Meeting

November 13, 2014

The Grant Parish Police Jury

met in regular session on the above

date in their office in the Court-

house for the transaction of busi-

ness.

The following members were

present: Mr. Don Arnold, Mr. Win-

ston Roberts, Mr. Robert Martin,

Mr. Britton Carroll, Mr. Brandon

Dubois, Mr. Buddy Collins, Mr.

Arnold Murrell and Mr. Tom Hamil-

ton.

The following members were ab-

sent: None

Motion by Mr. Tom Hamilton,

seconded by Mr. Britton Carroll and

unanimimously carried to accept

the minutes of the last meeting as

published in the official journal.

Mr. Darrell Glascock, Parish

Grants Consultant updated the Jury

on projects that are pending and on

projects that are complete.

Mr. Matt Johns, Director of Op-

erations of Kisatchie-Delta Code

Compliance Office, addressed the

Jury regarding building inspection

fees. A comparrison chart was pre-

sented to the Jury for review.

Mr. Robert Wolfe, Parish Engi-

neer reported the current and up-

coming federal off-system bridge

projects in the parish.

Motion by Mr. Don Arnold, sec-

onded by Mr. Brandon DuBois, and

carried to adopt the Amended bud-

gret for the uear 2014 with Budget

Hearing scheduled for December

11, 2014 at 4:30 pm.

Motion by Mr. Brandon Dubois,

seconded by Mr. Britton Carroll and

carried to adopt the proposed oper-

ation Budget for the year ending

2015 with Budget Hearing

scheduld ffor Dedember 11, 2014 R

4:30 PM.

The following resolution was of-

fered by Mr. Brandon Dubois and

seconded by Mr. Don Arnold:

RESOLUTION

25-2014TO APPROVE THE MOVING

OFTHE POLLING PLACE FOR

PRECINCTS 01-1 and 01-2

Whereas, the voting precincts

01-1 and 01-2 are currrently lo-

cated at Montgomery High School,

900 Harrison Rd, Montgomery, La

71454, and

Whereas, the Grant Parish Po-

lice Jury has been notified that this

loation will no longer be available

for use as a polling place, and

Whereas, the Mayor and Town

Council of Montgomery has author-

ized the use of the Montgomery

Community Center (VFW Building)

as a Polling Place for Precinct 01-1

and 01-2, and

Whereas, this location will better

serve the public as a polling place

for precincts 01-1 and 01-2, and,

Whereas the Montgomery Com-

munity Center (VFW Building0

would provide much improved, safe

and comfortable conditions for the

voters and the polling commiss-

sioners,

Therefore be it resolved that

the Grant Parish Police Jury does

hereby authorize the moving of the

polling place for pricincts 01-1 and

01-2 to the Montgomery Commu-

nity Center (VFW Building) located

at 1859 Hwy 71, Montgomery, La.

71454 upon approval by the Secre-

tary of State.

The foregoing Resolution was

read in full, the roll was called on

the adoption therof and the Reso-

lution was adopted by the following

votes:

Yeas: 8 Abstained: 0

Nays: 0 Absent: 0

Cynthia Jamison

Arnold Murrell

Cynthia Jamison

Arnold Murrell

Secretary/ Treasurer/Parish Man-

ager President

Grant Parish Police Jury

Grant Parish Police Jury

Certificate

I Cynthia Jamison, do hereby cer-

tify that the above and foregoing

constitutes a true and correct copy

of a Resolution passed and

adopted by the Grant Parish Police

Jury on this 13th day of November,

2014

RESOLUTION NUMBER

26-2014

of the Grant Parish

Police Jury

On the OEP Emergency

Response Trailer

And Fire District NO 1. of

Grant Parish

Whereas the Parish of Grant is

a politival dubdivision of the State

of Louisiana, acting through the

Grant Parish Police Jury as the

duly authorized governing authority

for the Parish of Grant;

And whereas, Fire Ditrict No. 1

of Grant Parish, a political subdivi-

sion of the State of Louisiana;

Be it hereby Resolved by the

Police Jury of the Parish of Grant,

that in accordance with Art. VII,

Sec. 14 © of the Louisiana Consti-

tution of 1974 provides that for a

public purpose, the State and its

political subdivisions may engage

in cooperative endeavors with each

other, with the United States, or it

agencies, or with any public or pri-

vate organization, corporation or in-

dividuals;

Be it further Resolved that the

police Jury in the Parish of Grant,

in accordance with Louisiana Re-

vised Statue 33:1324 and the terms

of the intergovernmental agree-

ment excuted between the police

jury of Grant Parish and Fire district

No. 1 of Grant Parish, the police

Jury does hereby grant permission

unto and authorized Fire District

No.1 of Grant Parish to use the

OEP Emergency Response Trailer

and its equipment, which is evi-

denced by “EXHIBIT A,” owned by

the Parish of Grant, under the fol-

lowng condition.

1. To provide effective fire

prevention, fire control, and protec-

tion of property to all citizens and

Fire Districts of Grant Parish;

Be it further Resolved,that the

above-stated authorizattion and

permission is strictly conditioned

upon this Resolution, and the con-

ditions and restrictions set forth

herein, all being incorpoerted into

and made a part of the Intergovern-

mental Agreement, and any failure

to incorporate this resolution into

said document results in an imme-

diate revocation of the authoriza-

tion and permission granted above;

AND

Be it furthur Resolved that the

Police Jury of the Parish of Grant

does hereby approve, adopt, and

authroize the President of the Po-

lice Jury to execute and sign the,

“Intergovernmental Agreement and

Cooperative Endeavor by and Be-

tween the Parish of Grant,

Louisina and Fire District No. 1 of

Grant Parish, Louisiana” (hereby

attached as “EXHIBIT B”) subject to

approval and final adoption in ac-

cordance with the statutory require-

ments of LSA-R.S. LSA-R.S.

33:1322 et seq.

This Resolution Adopted and

Passed, on the 13th day of Nove-

mebr, 2014, at Colfax, Parish of

Grant ,Louisiana, upon the motion

of Police Juror Mr. Brandon Du-

Boois, seconded by Police Juror

Mr. Tom Hamilton, and followed by

a majority vote of the quorum pres-

ent.

Grant Parish Police Jury

By: Mr. Arnold Murrell

President

Grant Parish Police Jury

Certificate

I do hereby certify that the above

is the Resolution adopted by major-

ity vote of the Grant Parish Police

Jury, in open meeting on the 13th

day of November, 2014

Cynthia Jamison

Secretary

Grant Parish Police Jury

INTERGOVERNMENTAL

AGREEMENT

AND COOPERATIVE

ENDEAVORBy and Bwtween

The Parish of Grant, Louisiana

And

Fire District No. 1 of Grant

Parish, Louisiana

This Intergovernmental Agree-

ment (sometimes hereinafter re-

ferred to as the “Agreeement”) is

entered into under the provisions

of-- LSA-R.S> 33:1322 et seq., en-

titled “The Local Services Law,” the

Lousiana constitution and LSA-

R.S. 40:1500 by and between:

1. the Parish of Grant

(hereinafter sometimes referred to

as “Grant Parish Police Jury”and/or

“Grant Parish), a political subdivi-

sion of hheh State of Louisiana,

acting through the Gratn parish Po-

lice Jury as the duly authorized

governing authority for the Parish of

Grant;and

2. Fire district NO.1 of

Grant Parish (hereinafter some-

times referred to as “Fire District

NO 1” and /or “the District”) a polit-

ical subdivision of the State of

Louisiana.

Whereas, Art.VII, Sec 14C of the

Lousiana Constitution of 1974 pro-

vides that, for a public purpose, the

State and its political subdivisions

may engage in cooperative en-

deavors with each other, with the

United State or its agencies, or with

any public or private organization

corporation or individuals; and

Whereas, the parties are author-

ized to enter into this agreement

pursuant to La. R.S. 33:1324,

which permits any parish muncipil-

ity or political subdivision of the

state ,or any combination thereof,

to make agreements between or

among themselves to engage

jointly in the promotion and mainte-

nance of any undertaking or the ex-

ercise of any power, provided that

at least one of the participants to

the agreement is authorized under

a provision of general or special

law to perform such activity, or ex-

ercise such power as may be nec-

essary for completion of the

undertaking; and

Whereas, the District is author-

ized to enter into this agreement

pursuant to La. R.S.40:15000 (A),

which permits the District to do and

perform all acts in its corporate ca-

pacity and it its corporate name

necessary and proper for the pur-

pose of acquiring , maintaining ,

and operating buildings, machinery,

equipment, water tanks, water hy-

drants, water lines, and such other

things, including movbable and im-

movable property, as might be nec-

essary or proper for effective fire

prevention and control or consid-

ered necessary by the governing

body of the District for the protec-

tion of the property within the limits

of the District against fire; and

Whereas, the District is author-

ized to enter into this agreement

pursuant to La. R.S. 40:1500 ©,

which permits the district to enter-

into such contract as it considers

necessary or desirable to carry out

the purposes for which it was cre-

ated including, specifically, con-

tracts with priviate or public intities

pursuant to which water for fire pro-

tection purposes shall be made

available and paid for by the Dis-

trict; and

Whereas, this Agreement will be

mutually benificial to the parties in

the furherance of their respective

statutory purposes, duties and au-

thorities, and each party expects to

receive benefits for themselves and

the public at least equal to the cost

of the responsibilities undertaken

pursuant hereto;

Now, therefore, in consideration

of the parties mutual undertakings

herein and the purposes, duties

and authorities granted under the

provisions of the consititution and

general laws of the State of

Louisiana, Grant Parish and Fire

District NO. 1 do hereby agree as

follows:

Article 1

Purpose of Agreements

Purpose: The purpose fo this

Agreement is to set forth the tems

under which Fire District No 1 may

use the Grant Parish OEP

Emergncy Response Trailer (here-

inafter soetimes called the “OEP

Trailer”) and the equipment located

within the OEP Trailer.

Article II

Services to be Performed

Grant Parish Services: Grant

Parish shall provide to Fire District

NO 1 the use of the OEP Trailer

and its equipment, which is evi-

denced by “Exhibit A”

Fire District Services: Fire Dis-

trict No 1, in consideration of the

aforementioned services porvided

by Grant Parish, shall use the

equipment listed in “Exhibit A” and

the OEP Trailer to provide effective

fire prevention, fire control, and pro-

tection of property to all citizens

and Fire Districts in Grant Parish.

Article III

Use of the OEP Trailer

Premises. Fire District No 1

shall use the OEP Trailer and the

equipment listed in “Exhibit A” to

provide effective fire prevention, fire

control, and protection of porperty

to all citizens and Fire Districts in

Grant Parish, and for no other pur-

poses without the prior written con-

sent of the Grant Parish Police

Jury. Fire District NO. 1 shall not

use any portion of the OEP Trailer,

or its equipment, for any purpose

that is unlawful or in violation of by

laws or for any purpose that tends

to injure or depreciate the property.

Fire District No. 1 shall exercise

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Public Notice

SEX OFFENDERROBERT D. CASKEY

I, ROBERT D. CASKEY have

been convicted of

14:43.1 SEXUAL BATTERY on

July 25, 1996.

15:542 FAILURE TO REGISTER/

NOTIFY AS A SEX OFFENDER

on May 23, 2011.

My address is:  117 AARON

FLETCHER ROAD, ATLANTA,

LOUISIANA 71404

Race: White

Sex: Male

Date of Birth: 04/04/1962

Height: 5’8”

Weight: 160

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Eye Color: Brown

due care in its use and occupancy

of the OEP Trailer and , at the ter-

mination of this Agreement, Fire

District NO. 1 shall deliver the OEP

Trailer and the equipment listed in

“Exhibit A” to the Grant Parish Po-

lice Jury in as good of a condition

as the OEP Trailer and its equip-

ment were in at the time of the ex-

ecution of this Agreement, ordinary

wear and tear and acts of God ex-

cepted.

Article IV

OEP Trailer Funding

Maintenance. Fire Districts No.

1, at its sole cost and expense,

shall maintain and keep the OEP

Trailer and its equipment in good

repair, and in good clean condition

at all times during the term of this

agreement.

Equipment. Fire District NO.1,

at its sole cost and expense, shall

maintain, repair, and/or replace all

equipment located within the OEP

Trailer.

Miscellaneous. Fire District

No.1 shall bear any and all miscel-

laneous expenses arising out of

and/or related to the OEP Trailer

and its equipment that have not

been previously addressed in this

Agreement.

Article V

Assumption of Liability

Assumption of Liability. Pur-

suant to La. R.S. 9:3221, all liability

for any and all damages arising out

of any loss, theft, bodily injury,

death, or damages to any person or

property, as the case may be, relat-

ing to or ariing out of any vices or

defects of the OEP Trailer and/or

the equipment located therein,

wheather such vices or defets pre-

existed t his Agreement or omes

into existence thereafter, is hereby

transferred from the Grant Parish

Police Jury to Fire District NO. 1.

Article VI

Defense and Indemfification

Indemity. Fire District No. 1

shall defend, indemnify, and hold

the Grant Parish Police Jury and

the Grant Parish Police Jury's

board members, officers, agents

and employees, free and harmless

from and against any and all

claims, liabilities, losses, es-

spenses, and any other costs for

any damages or injuries (including

all cost, expenses, penalities, and

attorneys fees) attributable to Fire

District No.1 or to Fire District No.

1's officers, agents,employees,

contractors, subcontractors, invi-

tees, patrons, vistors or volunteers,

or in any way related to Fire District

No.1's use of the OEP Trailer

and/or the equipment located

therein or the operation thereof,

wheather the damage or injury oc-

curs on or off the premises of the

OEP Trailer, including any and all

claims or cause of action due to the

sole, joint, or concurrent negli-

gence, fault or strict liability of the

Grant Parish Police Jury.

Article VII

Assignment and Subletting of

OEP Trailer

Assignment and Subletting.

Fire District No. 1 shall not be

pemitted to assign or sublease any

part of or all of the OEP Trailer or

its equipment without first obtaining

the written consent of the Grant

Parish Police Jury, to be granted or

withheld at the Grant Parish Police

Jury's sole discretion.

Article VIII

Duration of Agreement

Termination. Either party may

terminate this agreement upon

thirty (30) days prior written notifi-

cation to the other party. If this

Agreement is so terminated, the

parties shall be liable only for per-

formane renderd or cost incurred in

accordance with the terms of this

Agreement prior to the effetive date

of termination.

Article IX

Sevrabilty of Provisions

If any provision of this agree-

ment is held invalid by a Court of

competent jurisdiction, such provi-

sion will be deemed amended in a

manner which renders it valid, or, if

it cannot be so amended, it will be

deemed to be deleted. Such

amendment or deletion will not af-

fect the validity of any other provi-

sion of the Agreement.

Article X

Alterations and Amendments

Altered and/or Amended. This

agreement may be altered or

amended only by mutual agree-

ment of the parties. Such amend-

ments shall not be binding unless

they are in writing and signed by

personnel authorized to bind each

of the parties. All othe terms and

conditions of this Agreement shall

remain in full force and effect and

binding upon the parties.

Article XI

Entire Agreement

Entirety of Agreement. This

Agreement constitutes the entire

agreement between Grant Parish

and the District and supersedes all

prior negotiations, repesentations,

or agreement, either written or oral.

Article XII

Adoption of Intergovernmental

Agreement

This agreement shall become ef-

fective upon its adoption through

Resolution of the governing author-

ity of Grant Parish and its execution

by the authorized representatives,

and after proper publication in the

official journal of the bodies. “Ex-

hibit B.”

This Done and Passed in Grant

Parish, Louisiana on the 13th day

of November, 2014, in the presence

of the two undersigned competent

witnesses, who hereunto sign with

Grant Parish, after reading of the

whole.

Witnesses:

Parish of Grant

Rita Roberts

Arnold Murrell

Geni Wytt

President, Grant Parish Police

Jury

Acknowledgment

State of Louisiana

Parish of Grant

Before me Notary, personally came

and appeared Arnold Murrell, AP-

PEARER who delares undeer oath,

that he/she is one of the witnesses

to the execution of the foregoing act

and that he/ she saw Arnold Murrell

sign said instrument as President of

Grant Parish for and on behalf fo

the Parish of Grant.

Arnold Murrell

Appearer

Sworn to and subscribed before

me, Notary,

on the 17 th day of November 2014

Melinda Graves Lashley

Notary Public

90050

This done and passed in Grant

Parish, Louisiana, on the 13th day

of November, 2014 in the presence

of the two undersigned competent

witnesses, who hereunto sign with

the District and me, after reading of

the whole.

Witnesses

Fire District No. 1

Rita Roberts

Cliff Brister

Geni Wyatt

President of Board of Fire District

No.

Melinda Graves Lashley

Notary Public

90050

The following resolution was of-

fered by Mr. Don Arnold and sec-

onded by Mr. Brandon DuBois:

RESOLUTION 27-2014A resolution of intention of the

Police Jury of the Parish of Grant,

State of Louisiana, to create a fire

district in said Parish describing the

boundaries thereof, ordering and

directing the President to give due

notice of the proposed creation of

said fire district and providing for

the hearing of any and all objec-

tions to the creation or boundaries

thereof.

WHEREAS, the Police Jury, act-

ing upon its own initiative, desires

to issue notice of its intention to cre-

ate a fire district in the hereinafter

described territory of the Parish of

Grant, State of Louisiana, which will

include the Town of Montgomery, in

the manner provided by Part 1,

Chapter 7, Title 40 of the Louisiana

Revised Statutes of 1050, and

other constitutional and statutory

authority supplemental thereto;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE-

SOLVED by the Police Jury of the

Parish of Grant, State of Louisiana,

acting as governing authority of

said Parish:

SECTION 1 That in compliance

with the provisions of Part 1, Chap-

ter 7, Title 40 of the Louisiana Re-

vised Statutes of 1950, and other

constitutional and statutory author-

ity supplemental thereto, it is the in-

tention of this Police Jury to create

a fire district (the “District”) within

the Parish of Grant, State of

Louisiana, which Fire District shall

comprise and embrace all of that

territory within Ward 7 of the Parish,

including the Town of Montgomery,

to-wit:

Begin at a point marking the in-

tersection of the Northern boundary

of Louisiana Township 8 North and

the thread of the Red River, said

point located in Section 2, Town-

ship 8 North, Range 6 West, Grant

Parish Louisiana and also being the

POINT OF BEGINNING of Fire

Protection District No. Two of Grant

Parish, Louisiana;

Thence proceed due East along

the Northern boundary line of

Township North to a point of inter-

section with the centerline of North

Hargis Road, said point being in

Section 1, Township 8 North,

Range 5 West, Grant Parish

Louisiana, thence turn right and

proceed in a southerly direction

along North Hargis Road continu-

ing south when said road crosses

La. Highway 122 becoming the

South Hargis Road and following

the centerline of South Hargis Road

until its intersection with Stinson

Road and continue due south along

the centerline of Stinson Road,

leaving said road and projection

due south to the southern boundary

line of Section 13, Township 8

North, Range 5 West, thence turn

left and proceed due east along

that south line to the Southeast cor-

ner of Section 13, Township 8

North, Range 5West, thence pro-

ceed due south along he east line

of Sections 24 and 25 of Township

8 North, Range 5 West, until reach-

ing the shoreline of Nantachie

Lake. Thence proceed in a south-

easterly direction through the mid-

dle of Nantachie Lake until

reaching a point directly north of IP

Road’s terminus at Nantachie

Lake’s shoreline, thence head due

south through the lake to said I.P.

Road, thence proceed in a south-

westerly direction along the center-

line of the I.P. Road to the

intersection of the centerline of I.P.

Road and U.S. Hwy. 71, said inter-

section being located in the South-

west of in Section 5, Township 7

North, Range 4 West, thence pro-

ceed in a southwesterly direction

along a direct projection of I.P.

Road to the thread of Red River.

Thence follow the thread of the Red

River in a North/Northwesterly di-

rection back to the POINT OF BE-

GINNING as previously described

in Section 2, Township 8 North,

Range 6 West, Grant Parish,

Louisiana.

SECTION 2. That the Police

Jury of the Parish of Grant, State of

Louisiana, shall meet in open and

public session at its regular meet-

ing place, the Police Jury Meeting

Room, 200 Main Street, Colfax,

Louisiana, on Thursday, December

11, 2014, at five o’clock (5:00) p.m.

for the purpose of hearing any and

all objection to the creation of the

proposed Fire District, to the

boundaries thereof and to the inclu-

sion of the property proposed to be

included in the Fire District, includ-

ing the Town of Montgomery, and

that after disposing of all objections,

if there be any, the Police Jury

shall, if it determines to do so,

adopt an ordinance creating the

Fire District, fixing the boundaries

thereof, giving said District a nu-

merical designation and name (Fire

Protection District No. 2 of the

Parish of Grant, State of

Louisiana), and a Board of Com-

missioners consisting of fire (5)

property taxpayers residing within

the Fire District to act as the gov-

erning authority of the Fire District.

SECTION 3. That the Presi-

dent of the Police Jury is hereby or-

dered and directed to issue a notice

of intention of the Police Jury of the

Parish of Grant, State of Louisiana,

to create said Fire District, which

notice shall embrace substantially

all things set forth in this resolution

and shall be published in accor-

dance with the provisions of law.

SECTION 4. That any and all

resolutions in conflict herewith are

hereby repealed and rescinded.

This resolution having been sub-

mitted to a vote, the vote thereon

was as follows:MEMBERS YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAINING:Brandon J. DuBois XRobert Martin X Tom Hamilton XArnold R. Murrell XBritton Carroll XWinston K. Roberts XBuddy Collins XDonald G. Arnold X

And the resolution was declared

adopted on this, the 13th day of No-

vember, 2014.

Arnold Murrell

President

Cynthia Jamison

Secretary-Treasurer

NOTICE OF INTENTION

Pursuant to the provisions of

Part 1, Chapter 7, Title 40 of the

Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1050

and other constitutional and statu-

tory authority supplemental thereto,

and a resolution adopted by the Po-

lice Jury of the Parish of Grant,

State of Louisiana, on November

13, 2014, NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN of the intention of said Po-

lice Jury to create a fire district (the

“District”) within the Parish of Grant,

State of Louisiana, which Fire Dis-

trict shall comprise and embrace all

of that territory within Ward 7 of the

Parish, including the Town of Mont-

gomery, or such part thereof as

may be determined upon, to-wit:

Begin at a point marking the in-

tersection of the Northern boundary

of Louisiana Township 8 North and

the thread of the Red River, said

point located in Section 2, Town-

ship 8 North

Range 6 West, Grant Parish

Louisiana and also being the

POINT OF BEGINNING of Fire

Protection District No. Two of Grant

Parish, Louisiana;

Thence proceed due East

along he Northern Boundary line of

Township 8 North to a point of inter-

section with the centerline of North

Hargis Road, said point being in

Section 1, Township 8 North,

Range 5 West, Grant Parish

Louisiana, thence turn right and

proceed in a southerly direction

along North Hargis Road continu-

ing south when said road crosses

La. Highway 122 becoming the

South Hargis Road and following

the centerline of South Hargis Road

until its intersection with Stinson

Road and continue due south along

the centerline of Stinson Road,

leaving said road and projecting

due south to the southern boundary

line of Section 13, Township 8

North, Range 5 West, thence turn

left and proceed due east along

that south line to the Southeast cor-

ner of Section 13, Township 8

North, Range 5 West, thence pro-

ceed due south along the east line

of Sections 24 and 25 of Township

8 North, Range 5 West, until reach-

ing the shoreline of Nantachie

Lake. Thence proceed in a south-

easterly direction through the mid-

dle of Nantachie Lake until

reaching a point directly north of IP

Road’s terminus at Nantachie

Lake’s shoreline, thence head due

south through the lake to said I.P.

Road, thence proceed in a south-

westerly direction along the center-

line of the I.P. Road to the

intersection of the centerline of the

I.P. Road and U.S. Hwy. 71, said in-

tersection being located in the

Southwest of the Section 5, Town-

ship 7 North, Range 4 West, thence

proceed in a southwesterly direc-

tion along a direct projection of I.P.

Road to the thread of Red River.

Thence follow the thread of the Red

River in a North/Northwesterly di-

rection back to the POINT OF BE-

GINNING as previously described

in Section 2, Township 8 North,

Range 6 West, Grant Parish,

Louisiana.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GUR-

THER GIVEN that the Police Jury

of the Parish of Grant, State of

Louisiana, will meet in open and

public session at its regular meet-

ing place, the Police Jury Meeting

Room, 200 Main Street, Colfax,

Louisiana, on Thursday, December

11, 2014, at five o’clock (5:00) p.m.,

and will at that time hear any and

all objections to the creation of the

proposed Fire District, and after dis-

posing of all objections, if there be

any, the Police Jury shall, if it deter-

mines to do so, adopt an ordinance

creating said Fire District, fixing the

boundaries thereof, giving the Dis-

trict a numerical designation and

name (Fire Protection District No. 2

of the Parish of Grant, State of

Louisiana), and a Board of Com-

missioners consisting of fire (5)

property taxpayers residing within

the Fire District to act as the gov-

erning authority of said Fire District.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Col-

fax, Louisiana, on this, the 13th day

of November, 2014.

Arnold Murrell

President

ATTEST:

Cynthia Jamison

Secretary-Treasurer

STATE OF LOUISIANA

PARISH OF GRANT

I, the undersigned Secretary-

treasurer of the Police Jury of the

Parish of Grant, State of Louisiana,

do hereby certify that the foregoing

pages constitute a true and correct

copy of a resolution adopted by

said Police Jury on November 13,

2014, providing for the giving of no-

tice of intention of the Police Jury of

the Parish of Grant, State of

Louisiana, to create a Fire District

in said Parish, describing the

boundaries thereof, ordering and

directing the President to give due

notice of the proposed creation of

said Fire District and providing for

the hearing of any and all objec-

tions to the creation or boundaries

thereof.

IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness

my official signature of said Police

Jury at Colfax, Louisiana, on this,

the 13th day of November, 2014.

Cynthia Jamison

Secretary-Treasurer

Motion by Mr. Buddy Collins,

seconded by Mr. Brandon Dubois

and carried to enter into Executive

Session.

Motion by Mr. Britton Carroll,

seconded by Mr. Don Arnold and

carried to return to Regular Ses-

sion.

Motion by Mr. Don Arnold, sec-

onded by Mr. Buddy Collins and

carried to pay bills as funds be-

come available

Motion by Mr. Don Arnold, sec-

onded by Mr. Brandon DuBois and

carried to adjourn.

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