Calendar• The William and

Hannah McClain Foun-dation scholarship com-mittee will host its sixth annual scholarship fash-ion show and dinner bene-fit from 6-8 p.m. June 7 at the Rayville Rosenwald/Eula D. Britton Alumni Center.

• The Delhi Town Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. June 9 at Delhi Town Hall.

• The Rayville Town Council will meet at 6 p.m. June 9 at Rayville Town Hall.

• Start Assembly of God will host a rummage sale beginning at 7 a.m. June 7. All proceeds go to the Light for the Lost Mis-sions Project.

• The Richland Par-ish School Board will meet at 6 p.m. June 10 at the Richland Parish School Board Office.

• Holly Grove baptist Church, 653 Sugar Hill Road, Archibald, will host revival services at 7 p.m. June 10-12.

• Newton Baptist Church, 196 McHand Drive, Delhi, will host Vacation Bible School from 8-11 a.m. June 9-13. Commencement will be at 10:30 a.m. June 13 with lunch and games follow-ing.

• The American Le-gion and Veteran of For-eign Wars will present a patriotic tribute to citizens residing in nursing homes on June 14. The group will be at Colonial Manor at 9 a.m., Richland at 10 a.m. and Delhi at 2 p.m. Friends and family are invited.

• A Day at the Lake will be sponsored by the Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office and Triad begin-ning at 10 a.m. June 13 at Poverty Point Reservoir. Senior citizens age 60 and older are encouraged to attend. If a ride is needed, pleas call Sherry Smith at 728-2071. A bus will leave courthouse at 9:30 a.m., providing rides from Rayville to Poverty Point.

• New Zion Baptist Church, 5 Adcock Road, Rayville, will host revival services at 7 p.m. June 9-13.

• Abundant Life Full Gospel will host an eve-ning of praise, worship and ministry featuring Terry Joe Terrell at 7 p.m. June 18-20.

• Marcellus Scott will present summer mentor-ing workshops for youth, teens and adults from 5-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ray-ville Civic Center through Aug. 13. For more infor-mation, visit www.gety-ourmindright.info.

• The Richland Par-ish Police Jury will meet at 6 p.m. July 7 in the conference room on the fourth floor of the Rich-land Parish Courthouse.

• Five churches will gather for Sunday School Fellowship at 9:30 a.m. on the following days: June 29 at St. Peter’s Rock Baptist Church, Aug. 31 at New Bethel Baptist Church, Nov. 30 at Antioch #2 Mission-ary Baptist Church and March 29, 2015 at Agape Full Gospel Church.

• Richland Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-cen-tered approach to deal-ing with life, hurts, habits and hang ups meets every Thursday at First Baptist Church, Rayville.

The Richland Beacon-Newswww.RichlandToday.com Thursday, June 5, 2014

Year 144, No. 19 Rayville, La. 1 Section, 8 Pages $1

IndexClassifieds .......... 7Voices .................. 4Obituaries ............ 3Police ................... 3

Phone .... 728-2250Fax ........ 728-5991

The Day at the Lake for Richland Paish senior citi-zens has been rescheduled until 10 a.m. June 13.

Triad and the Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office decided to postpone the event due to the threat of bad weather on May 30.

The Day at the Lake will be held at Poverty Point Lake north of Delhi.

All Richland Parish senior citizens are age 60

and over are invited to en-joy a day of fishing, boat rides, food, fellowship and music at Poverty Point Reservoir.

There is no charge to at-tend the event.

If a ride is needed, pleas call Sherry Smith at 728-2071.

A bus will leave court-house at 9:30 a.m., provid-ing rides from Rayville to Poverty Point.

Day at the Lakerescheduled

Volunteers put the finishing touches on a memorial honoring slain Drug En-forcement Agency special agent Terry Watson. The memorial is located on

the south side of the Richland Parish Courthouse in Rayville. A Richland Par-ish native, Watson was killed in the line of duty June 12.

Beacon-News/Darryl Riser

Finishing touches

Rhymes Memorial Li-brary will be closed for the summer.

The Board of Directors of the Original Rhymes Li-brary Restoration Society announced the library will

be closed to public from June 16 to Sept. 1.

No programs or exhibits will be held during this pe-riod.

The library will resume normal operation on Sept. 2.

Rhymes Librarycloses for summer

Teachers from Rich-land, Caldwell, East Car-roll, Frankli, Madison and West Carroll parishes and Vision Academy Charter School earned certifica-tion from the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers May 21 at the Richland Parish School Board.

This was a preliminary training that is required for these nine teachers to earn their certification as a First Responder Instructor.

Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, high school students will have the option of pursu-ing a career diploma which will include nine Career and Technical courses in the field that they choose to study. First Responder instruction will be a part of the Allied Health Pathway. High school students (17 years old and up) may earn First Responder Certifica-tion in addition to their high school credit.

Jump Start pathways will enable high school students to earn industry-based certifications that are recognized by businesses. Students who graduate with a Jump Start Career diploma will have the op-tion of going immediately to work or pursuing further certification at the commu-nity or technical college of their choice.

Jump Start pathways are currently under devel-opment by the Northeast Delta Regional Team in a variety of areas: allied health, welding, carpen-try, business, information technology, manufacturing and others.

“This is one education-al initiative that is really good for students,” Rich-land Parish Interim Career and Technical Supervisor Dr. Georgia Ineichen said. “We know that fewer than 25 percent of our high school seniors currently earn a four-year bach-elor’s degree. That leaves

75 percent of our students who will benefit greatly from an opportunity to earn credits and certifica-

tions that will lead them to a high demand, high wage career. Many of these high demand, high wage jobs

do not require four years of college and they do not burden students with large student loans.”

Teachers train to open career paths

Teachers from throughout northeast Louisiana gathered in Rayville recently

to undergo training as first responder instructors.

Getting certified

Nearly all of this year’s cotton has been planted in Louisiana and while the outlook for the crop is good, cotton pric-es remain low.

LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Dan Fromme said about 180,000 acres of cotton have been planted in Louisiana.

That’s up from 2013, when farmers planted a record low of 125,000 acres.

A decade ago, how-ever, Louisiana farm-ers grew about 800,000 acres of cotton.

Cotton acreage has decreased drastically across the South in re-cent years, largely be-cause prices have been low, Fromme said. Many farmers switched to

crops that are more prof-itable and less challeng-ing to grow.

“Cotton prices have become low compared to corn and soybean prices,” Fromme said. “Right now, cotton prices are around 83 to 85 cents a pound. We’d certainly like to see that higher with today’s in-puts.”

In 2013, Louisiana’s cotton sector was valued at $184.8 million. The top-producing parishes are in the northeastern part of the state.

Planting began around April 21 and went well, Fromme said. Soil moisture was ample in most of Louisiana, ex-cept in the central region of the state, where some

farmers had to wait for rain before they could plant.

It hasn’t rained much since then, which con-cerns farmers.

“We would like to see a rain at this time, espe-cially in parts of central Louisiana where it’s getting extremely dry,” Fromme said.

Fortunately, this year should be quiet in terms of disease and insects. Fromme said tempera-tures have been warm enough to ward off dis-eases so far.

The only insect issue he predicts is thrips, an insect that feeds on cot-ton leaves, but they are expected and controlled every year with insecti-cides.

Cotton outlook goodbut prices remain low

Farm Service Agency Administrator Juan M. Garcia has announced the appointment of Craig A. McCain as Louisiana’s new FSA State Executive Direc-tor.

McCain grew up work-ing on the family farm in a small farming commu-nity in northeast Louisiana. Upon graduation from high school, he left the farm and enrolled in Northeast Loui-siana University where he graduated with a degree in Agribusiness in 1985.

McCain joined FSA as an Operations Trainee in February 1986. After suc-cessfully completing the trainee program, he served for nearly 25 years as the County Executive Direc-tor in three FSA Offices in Louisiana.

During his career, Mc-Cain has had the oppor-

tunity to serve numerous agricultural interests across the State of Louisiana. In addition, he has served on several different National Office task forces which were responsible for writing FSA policy and developing software applications.

McCain has been mar-ried to his wife Kim for twenty-seven years. They have three daughters and re-cently have been blessed by their first grandchild.

McCain namednew FSA head

Craig A. McCain

0605page01.indd 1 6/4/14 10:29 AM

Page 2 – Thursday, June 5, 2014 --The Richland Beacon News -- Rayville, LA

BeYourselfAll too often in life there is pressure to conform to what others think we should be.Parents may pressure their children to be what they think of as "ideal" sons or daughters.Young people feel the pressure of looking, talking and acting the right way so that theirpeers will perceive them as being cool. In our work lives we are expected to live up to theorganization's standards and to be the "face" of the organization while we are at workand representing them. And of course we all think that everyone should believe as we doon important matters of faith and morals. But, since God created us, then perhaps weshould trust that our true nature will not lead us astray. God has implanted instincts inall of us which serve both for our own survival as well as for the survival of the species asa whole. We spend too much time and effort wearing masks when we should really justtry to be ourselves. How boring it would be if everyone conformed to others’ standards.We should trust that God has made us perfect in our own way and strive to be the bestversion of ourselves that we can be.

- Christopher Simon

Do not let your adorning beexternal—the braiding of hair andthe putting on of gold jewelry, or theclothing you wear— but let youradorning be the hidden person of theheart with the imperishable beauty ofa gentle and quiet spirit, which inGod's sight is very precious."

1 Peter 3:3-4

Madison Russell, an eighth grade student at Delhi Charter, recently ran for the office of chaplain at the state Junior Beta con-vention in Lafayette.

Madison gave her cam-paign speech at the Uni-versity of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Cajundome in front of nearly 12,000 other Junior Beta Club members.

The campaign theme was “Building Better Be-tas Block By Block.” Her idea was inspired by the Lego movie, which was popular with kids this year.

Twenty two of the Delhi Charter Junior Beta members performed a campaign skit on stage dressed as lego characters, lego blocks and construc-tion workers. The students placed third in the contest

of campaign skit.Madison is the first stu-

dent at Delhi Charter to run for office at the state con-vention. Although Madi-son did not take the office, this is a great accomplish-ment for the school and she was winner in the eyes of her club members.

She plans to run for of-fice in the future at the Se-nior Beta convention.

DCS student runsfor state Beta post

Madison Russell

Rayville Elementary art teacher Denise Harrison was a special guest of VFW State Commander Russell Shoemaker at the VFW Fish Fry May 20 at the Ray-ville Civic Center. She was presented with the 2013-2014 Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Educa-tion Teacher Award. Harrison said she is humbled and so grateful she has a platform as an educator where she feels it’s a privilege to honor veterans by allowing her students to pay tribute by recognizing the sacrifice each Veteran has made by honoring them each No-vember in a school program for Veterans Day.

Teacher honored

Beginning in eighth grade, students start preparing for the ACT by taking the EXPLORE test. EXPLORE is also given in the ninth grade, PLAN in tenth grade, and ACT in eleventh grade. What does this really mean? Students finally learn the meaning to all these test when ULM Trio visit RHS to explain the scores to the students and how these test help to prepare them for college.

Exploring the future

Providing the power of 1.5 Tesla image quality with more applications, and enhanced patient comfort, Richardson Medical Center is now experiencing the best of both worlds with the in-stallation of Siemens Medi-cal Solutions new Magne-tom Essenza MRI.

“We needed flexibil-ity, accuracy and speed and found it all in the Magnetom Essenza from Siemens‚“ radiology manager Mar-sha Hendershot, and MRI technologist Larry Romero said. “With the Magnetom Essenza, Siemens has de-livered a system that gives our physicians the clinical information they need to provide our patients with the highest quality of care.”

Due to its 1.5T field strength, the Magnetom Es-senza allows RMC to deliv-er outstanding image qual-ity that supports a complete range of clinical applica-tions, including neurology,

orthopedics, body imaging, angiography, cardiology, breast imaging, oncology and pediatric imaging.

The revolutionary, total imaging matrix technol-ogy, increases throughput with the combination of up to four matrix coils which makes patient reposition-ing virtually unnecessary. This advancement results in workflow improvements that can lead to reduced exam times.

For example, clinicians at RMC can now perform a whole central nervous sys-tem exam in less than 10 minutes. Additionally, the system’s ultra-short bore will alleviate concerns of claustrophobia since many patients can be imaged with their head outside of the bore.

RMS has also added de-vices to aid claustrophobic patients, making it easier to tolerate head and facial exams.

RMC adds cutting edge technology

The Delhi Charter School received first place in the Living Literature Competition at the University of Loui-siana at Lafayette Cajundome. Students recreated a scene found in a work of literature. The students acted as wax figures recreating the scene from Peter Pan where Hook and Pan are dueling on Hook’s ship. The students are now eligible to compete at the national convention in Richmond, VA. Above are Tripp Spillers (a lost boy), Chandon Black (Michael Darling), Hunter Welch (the crocodile), John Michael Whatley (Peter Pan), Jason Fisher (John Darling), Elijah Ward (Cap-tain Hook). Showing off their prize are (to the right) adelyn Cordell ( a lost boy), Kristin Hendry (Wendy Darling) and Bailey Trichell (Tinkerbell).

Living Literature

0605page02.indd 1 6/4/14 10:36 AM

RICHLAND BEACON-NEWS -- Rayville, La. -- Thursday, June 5, 2014 -- Page 3

The Rayville Police Department made the fol-lowing arrests for the week of May 25 to June 1.

• Antterious McDon-ald, 21; 127 B South Circle Drive, Rayville; disturbing the peace (general).

• Dewanna Hartwell, 40; 127 Donna St., Ray-ville; simple assault.

• Gary Gray, 39; 110 Brown St., Rayville; fail-ure to appear, no driver’s license and failure to ap-pear on disturbing the peace by loud music.

• Delorian Young, 31;

43 Plum Tree, Rayville; shoplifting.

• Aisha Green, 25; 114 Brown St., Rayville; dam-age to property greater than $100.

• Darius Kendricks, 20; 39 Tuscany Way, Ray-ville; theft less than $300.

• Kiara Murray, 22; 204 Garfield St., Tallulah; two counts of improper telephone use and harass-ment.

• Billy Givens, 38; 411 Madeline St. Apt 304, Rayville; aggravated as-sault with a firearm and

resisting arrest by false in-formation.

• Malcolm Woolsey, 43; 65 Hales Road, Ray-ville; domestic abuse bat-tery, aggravated flight, hit and run, careless operation with an accident, general speed law and driving left of center.

• Cheryl Richardson, 42; 702 Cotton St., Ray-ville; felony theft.

• Two juveniles were charged with destruction of property greater than $100.

• • •

The Rayville Police Department issued a to-tal of 13 traffic citations this week. That number includes five for speed-ing, two each for failure to yield with an accident and careless operation and one each for no driver’s li-cense in possession, no in-surance, failure to signal a turn and careless operation with an accident.

• • •Rayville Police Chief

Willie Robinson would like to remind all citizens of Rayville that sometimes

a criminal charge is not the only legal matter that has to be resolved if a person is arrested.

“For certain types of of-fense -- for example theft or damage to property -- in addition to accruing fines for the charges, the suspect is also required to pay res-titution to the victim,” the chief said.

Chief Robinson advised that people should keep this in mind before allow-ing anger or a desire for revenge to push them into doing something harmful

to another person or some-one else’s property.

Chief Robinson would also like to encourage citi-zens to keep a watchful eye in their neighborhood.

“Be vigilant and alert,” he advised. “Watch for suspicious persons or vehi-cles, report any suspicious activity to my office.”

Chief Robinson encour-ages all citizens to come by the Rayville Police De-partment at 900 Harrison St. or to call 728-4431 if you need his help in any way.

Police Report

RAYVILLE SELF STORAGE728-5949 or 318-417-0136

24 Hour Camera Security608 Julia St.

(Across from Rayville Police Dept.)

Regular &Climate Control

CYPRESS GROVE PRODUCE 2992 Dunbarton Rd FERRIDAY, LA 71334 Danny & Vinita May, Owners 318-757-6279 318-719-5950 2014 PRICE LISTPURPLE HULL PEA................................................................$21/10 LBSZIPPER PEAS.......................................................................... $23/10 LBSCROWDER PEAS................................................................$19/10 LBSENGLISH PEAS ...................................................................$17/10 LBSBLACKEYE PEAS................................................................$20/10 LBSPURPLEHULL PEAS W/SNAP.........................................$21/10 LBSLADY CREAM PEAS..........................................................................N/ABUTTER PEAS.....................................................................$23/10 LBSPINTO BEANS.................................................................... $18/10 LBSSPECKLED BUTTER BEANS............................................$21/10 LBSBABY LIMA BUTTER BEANS...........................................$24/10 LBSRED KIDNEY BEANS...........................................................$21/10LBSGREAT NORTHERN BEANS..............................................$21/10LBSNAVY BEANS........................................................................$21/10LBSFORD HOOK LIMAS............................................................$24/10LBSSUPER SWEET CORN..........................................................$17/10LBSSHOEPEG CORN.................................................................$18/10 LBSCUT OKRA ......................................................................... $16/10 LBSCUT SQUASH.......................................................................$16/10LBSCREAM STYLE CORN.............................................................$10/4LBSCOB CORN............................................................................$9/10EARSCUT GREEN BEANS...........................................................$16/10LBSITALIAN GREEN BEANS....................................................$16/10LBSCREOLE GREEN BEANS.....................................................$18/10LBSMIXED VEGETABLES ....................................................... $16/10 LBSCALIFORNIA BLEND ......................................................... $16/10 LBSBROCCOLI ......................................................................... $18/10 LBSBRUSSEL SPROUTS ......................................................... $17/10 LBSBOILING OKRA .................................................................... $4/2 LBSSEASON BLEND .................................................................... $4/2 LBSMUSTARD GREENS................................................................$7/5 LBSTURNIP GREENS ........................................................................ $7/5 LBTURNIP GREENS/ROOTS......................................................$7/5 LBS COLLARD GREENS...................................................................$7/5LBSSLICED PEACHES ................................................................ $16/5 LBSWHOLE STRAWBERRIES ................................................... $13/5 LBSBLACKBERRIES.....................................................................$14/5 LBSBLUEBERRIES .........................................................................$15/5 LBSMANGO CHUNKS .............................................................. $15/5 LBSPINEAPPLE CHUNKS ....................................................... $15/5 LBSBLACK CHERRIES..................................................................$16/5 LBSMIXED FRUIT..........................................................................$16/5 LBS

Call office 318-757-6279 • 318-719-5950 or Vinita 318-447-1628 or fax 318-757-4787

DELIVERINGEVERY WEDNESDAY1:30- 2:00 PM

@ EXXON STATION BY POPEYES

*Drop every Wednesday in Rayville

THE PRICE IS RIGHT! -Beautiful,well kept home in Start School District. 15 Mason Rd. 2BR/1BA Brick on 1 acre. $85,000OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 1620 Square Foot office at 412 Madeline St. Tons of space! $500/mo, $500/depositFOR RENT IN HOLLY RIDGE: 3BR/1BA 1/2 mile north of school. $500/month, $500/deposit.AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST 707 Louisa Street. Office building located in the heart of downtown Rayville. Formerly Four Seasons Beauty Shop. $400/mo, $400/deposit.FOR SALE IN MANGHAM: 2BR/2BA home on quiet street with a fenced back yard. 802 Horace St. $54,900.ATTENTION INVESTORS: 2BR/1BA in the Mangham School zone. 113 Magnolia Street, $29,900. Motivated seller! Call Anna Today!FOR RENT; 2 Room office. 608 Louisa Street. Approximately 700 sq.ft. $350 per month, $300 deposit.FOR SALE: 40 acre farm, 5 1/2 miles SE of Rayville. Frontage on Hwy 3048 & Hwy 584. 20 acres woods and 20 acres in cultivation. Owner/Agent. $4,000 per acre. 318-728-5100 or 318-235-9130.FOR SALE OR FOR LEASE: 2 acres (300 ft. x 300 ft.) commercial lot located 3 blocks north of Hwy 80 between the one way streets of Louisa and Julia. $80,000. $500/month. Owner/Agent.TWO LARGE STEEL COMMERCIAL STORAGE BUILDINGS on large lot. 506 Wood St. 4 blocks north of Hwy 80. $40,000.

Let us help you find your home!List your Property with us!

GENE STEWART REALTY705 Julia Street • Rayville, LA • 728-5100

Anna Earl, Sales Associate – 235-9130 D’Juana Stewart, Sales Associate–728-5100

SALE PENDING

ANNUAL REVIVAL Holly Grove Baptist Church

653 Sugar Hill Road, Archibald, LAJune 10 -12 • 7pm Nightly

Rev. AT Jordan from Nash, Texas will be our guest.

Come worship with us.

Speak Up for An Abused

Child.Become a CASA

VolunteerCall 381-5646

to learn how to make a difference.

Delta Community Action/Delta Head StartDelta Early Head StartIs seeking qualified applicants for the

following positions:

HEAD START TEACHER AIDEHEAD START TEACHER

HEAD START MAINTENANCE/BUS DRIVEREARLY HEAD START PRIMARY CAREGIVER

EARLY HEAD START FLOATER AIDEJANITORIAL WORKER

Please contact Jennifer Smith @ 318-574-2130 for complete job qualifications between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm beginning June 02, 2014 and ending June 13, 2014.

Applicants MUST be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screening and hold a valid driver’s license

and automobile insurance.If you do not meet the requirements for the position, DO NOT submit an application. DCAA/DHS is an EOE.

William Houston Boone sr.

Funeral services for Wil-liam Houston Boone Sr., 75, of Mangham, were held Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA with Rev. Robert Smith officiat-ing.

Interment followed in the Rayville Masonic Cem-etery, Rayville, LA.

Mr. Boone was born September 5, 1938 in Ray-ville, LA and passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 in Mangham, LA.

Houston is preceded in death by his parents, James Henry, Sr. and Emma Boone; brothers, James Henry Boone, Jr. Charles Boone; and sister, Nora Jean Denham

Survivors include his son, William H. “Billy”

Boone, Jr. and wife, Char-lotte of Mangham, LA; daughters, Felicia D. Live-ly and husband, Daniel of Mangham, LA and Shanna N. Berry and husband, Tim of Rayville, LA; 10-grand-children, William H. “Trey” Boone, Nick Jones, Chris Jones, Whitney Hixson, Kade Lively, Brooklyn Lively, Taylor Graham, Hunter Graham, Konnar Graham, and Tannar Berry; great-granddaughter, Lola Emerson Hixson; sister, Yvonne Hicks; and numer-ous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Eddy Wayne Franks, Mike Boone, Shannon Mosley, Scott Duckworth, Chris-topher Franks, and R.C. Sanders.

To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral-homes.com

Obituary

The Rayville High School Choir put on an outstanding spring concert. Students performed solos and ensembles that

the group performed at competition. It was a pleasure to hear the wonderful talent.

RHS spring concertRayville High School welcomed up-coming freshmen and their parents to the annula Freshman Round Up night held on April 29 in RHS gym. There

were several guest speakers, who in-cluded Dr. Georgia Ineichen, the ULM Trio and Freshman Academy teach-ers.

Freshman round up

0605page03.indd 1 6/4/14 10:32 AM

Page 4 -- Thursday, June 5, 2014 -- RICHLAND BEACON-NEWS -- Rayville, La

Voices

The Richland Beacon-News603 Louisa St./P.O. Box 209 • Rayville, LA 71269

PHONE: 318-728-2250 • FAX: 318-728-5991

Periodicals Postage Paid at Rayville, LA 71269Send address changes to Postmaster:

Richland Beacon-News, P.O. Box 209, Rayville, LA 71269USPS 929-480

Published every Thursday Yearly subscription rates:

$33.00 (In Parish) • $39.00 (Out of Parish) • $45.00 (Out of State)

6-Month Rate: $25.00

The Richland Beacon-New is the official journal of the Rich-land Parish Police Jury, Richland Parish School Board, Town of Rayville, Town of Mangham, Richland Parish, the Tensas Basin Levee District and Rayville-Delhi.

StaffMary Terry, Regional General Manager, maryterry@bellsouth.net

Darryl Riser, Managing Editor, driser@bellsouth.netShari Welch, Advertising, beaconads@bellsouth.net

Greg Harveston, Art Director, richlandbeacon@bellsouth.netWill Mitchell, Photo Editor/Legals, beaconphotos@bellsouth.net

Mary Rockhill, Bookkeeping, rbnaccount@bellsouth.netVeronica Flores, Subscriptions, Classified, lsnbeacon@bellsouth.net

Copyright 2013, LSN Publishing Company, LLC. All printed material is protected, and no portion of the content may be reproduced in any form, or by any means, without prior written permission from LSN Publishing Company, LLC.

Ra n d o m thoughts on the

passing scene:Will the Veter-

ans Administration scandal wake up those people who have been blithely saying that what we need is a “sin-gle payer” system for medical care? Delays in getting to see a doctor have been a common denomi-nator in government-run medical systems in Eng-land, Canada and Australia, among other places.

Class warfare rhetoric would have us resenting “the top ten percent” in income. But that would be a farce, because most of us would be resenting ourselves, since more than half of all Ameri-cans -- 54 percent -- are in the top ten percent at some stage of their lives.

Some people act as if the answer to every problem is to put more money and pow-er in the hands of politicians.

Freedom means nothing if it does not mean the free-dom to do what other people don’t like. Everyone was free to be a Communist un-der the Stalin dictatorship, and everyone is free to be a Muslim in Saudi Arabia. Yet whole generations are coming out of our colleges where only those who are politically correct are free to speak their minds. What kind of America will they create?

In Thomas Piketty’s highly-praised new book, “Capital in the Twenty-First Century” he asserts that the top tax rate under President Herbert Hoover was 25 percent. But Inter-nal Revenue Service records show that it was 63 percent

in 1932. If Piketty can’t even get his facts straight, why should his grandi-ose plans for con-fiscatory global taxation be taken seriously?

Sometimes I think that this is an era when sanity has become controver-

sial.Republicans in Con-

gress seem to be drawn to-ward the immigration issue like a moth toward a flame. How turning illegal immi-grants into Democratic vot-ers, while demoralizing the Republican base, will help either the country or the Republicans is a mystery. If ever there was a high-risk, low-yield investment, this is it.

President Theodore Roosevelt said that his for-eign policy was to “speak softly and carry a big stick.” President Barack Obama’s foreign policy is to speak loudly and carry a little stick. They say talk is cheap, but loose talk by a President of the United States can be very expensive in both blood and treasure.

One of the scariest as-pects of our times is how seldom either people or poli-cies are judged by their track record.

Why in the world are the Baltic states in NATO? The Russian army could overrun them before NATO could get a meeting together to de-cide what to do.

If the Democrats retain control of the Senate after this year’s election, Barack Obama can load the federal courts from top to bottom with judges who will ignore the Constitution, as he does, and promote his far-left po-

litical agenda instead, long after he is gone.

I get nervous every time I see Mitt Romney showing up in the media. He seems to be maintaining his visibility, in hopes of another run for the White House in 2016. He might well get a second chance to fail. Romney is the Republican establish-ment’s idea of the perfect candidate for president -- no matter how many times such candidates lose, even under promising conditions.

Anti-Semitism may have the dubious distinction of being the oldest of the group hatreds. You might think that the world would have gotten over anti-Semitism by now, but Jews have been singled out for separate treatment by the Russian insurgents in Ukraine.

“We cannot insure to the vicious the fruits of a virtu-ous life; we would not in-vade the home of the provi-dent in order to supply the wants of the spendthrift; we do not propose to transfer the rewards of industry to the lap of indolence.” Dem-ocratic presidential nominee William Jennings Bryan said that in 1896. Today’s Demo-crats do all those things that Bryan rejected.

Any fool can say the word “racism.” In fact, quite a few fools do say it. But clever people can also say “racism,” in order to get fools to vote their way.

Those people who want Hillary Clinton elected pres-ident, so that we could have our first woman president, seem to have learned abso-lutely nothing from the cur-rent disaster of choosing a president on the basis of de-mographics and symbolism.

The old saying that taxes are the price we pay for civi-

lization has long since be-come obsolete. The amount that the government spends to defend us from foreign attack, or to maintain law and order at home, has been overtaken by the money it spends just to transfer some people’s money to other people who are more likely to vote for the reelection of incumbents.

Government policies to “bring down the cost of medical care” almost never bring down those costs, and often increase the costs. These policies simply refuse to pay the full costs of medi-cal care. Any one of us can do that, but we know there will be consequences. There will also be consequences when the government re-fuses to pay the costs, but these consequences will be concealed and/or denied.

The old saying that “poli-tics is the art of the possible” is dead wrong. Politics is the art of making the impossible seem possible, and even plausible and desirable. That is how ObamaCare got passed.

To let the world’s lead-ing terrorism-exporting na-tion get nuclear weapons can prove to be the most ir-responsible and catastrophic decision in the history of the human race. It was also an ir-responsible and catastrophic decision of the American voters to elect as president someone who would let that happen, basing their votes on rhetoric and racial sym-bolism.

Thomas Sowell is a se-nior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford Uni-versity, Stanford, CA 94305. His website is www.tsowell.com.

Random thoughts

Thomas Sowell

“Civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof.”

President John F. Kennedy said this in his first in-augural address, and it is a good reminder for us all, especially as leg-islative session draws to a close. Over the last few months, contentious policy fights and emotional de-bates have filled the cham-ber floors and committee rooms. The issues facing Louisiana are usually easy to identify, yet often quite controversial to implement – this year was no excep-tion. Tempers have flared and nerves are raw.

In order for democracy to work, a robust debate and fair public process must be available. That process can be messy, argumentative, and ag-gravating, though it out-weighs the alternative of having no real public par-ticipation at all. Winston Churchill was right when he said, “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.”

While being the best of the worst may be good enough for some, Amer-ica has always striven to be much better than just “good enough.” We can all do better when it comes to exercising our consti-tutional rights without throwing civility to the wayside.

For instance, the de-bate over whether the state should hold the line and follow through on the Common Core standards is a hot topic this session. Our position has been

clear: these stan-dards should be implemented, and we should have a strong testing assessment to gauge our success in educating our kids against the other states with which we com-

pete. We, like every other

state, now compete in the global economy where the jobs of tomorrow re-quire increased skills in reading, math and critical thinking. For decades, our state failed to teach kids adequately in reading and math. We have no choice but to aim higher.

Louisiana ranks 48th in reading and 50th in math when compared with other states. As a country, the United States is 17th in reading and 26th in math when compared with other nations. We must do better.

Throughout this de-bate, some stakeholders opposed to the standards have argued the standards are actually curriculum; that the local control guar-anteed and protected by these standards is not ade-quate; or that the standards are either too weak or too strong, depending on the perspective.

While we respectfully disagree with all of those positions, I do respect any stakeholder’s right to raise substantive concerns. Sim-ilarly, those that support Common Core deserve the same right to respectfully articulate the position that strong standards and as-sessments serve our state well. Substantive debate on such an important topic is healthy and will lead to good policy for our people.

The same can be said for our friends in the energy industry who employ thou-sands of Louisiana citizens and contribute billions of dollars to our economy. Most of these employ-ers are small to mid-size companies that have hired our neighbors and family members throughout the years. These are in many cases employers that have put their own capital on the line and have called Loui-siana home for their entire lives.

The employees of the energy industry in this state have always been proud of their contribution to the nation’s energy sup-ply and have worked hard to do their part to fuel this country. They are faithful stewards of Louisiana’s great outdoors and the state’s numerous environ-mental treasures.

Despite the great Loui-siana tradition of this im-portant economic sector, some have taken great steps to trash the energy industry and unfairly paint them with a broad brush. Their motives may be un-clear to some but their un-fair tactics are plainly seen by all.

Other states have al-ways looked to Louisi-ana’s balanced model of developing our resources while also enjoying our outdoor recreational ac-tivities. For generations, we have done both. We are the sportsman’s paradise and the energy capital of the country.

We do both and we do them both well. Excessive rhetoric that tears apart this tradition in order to prop up litigation is not right and not in the best interest of Louisiana.

It is time to tone down the rhetoric and instead focus on substantive and civil debate.

Condoleezza Rice said, “I don’t believe in confron-tation. That seems to me outside civil discourse and we all have to find ways to be civil to one another.” She is right, but don’t for-get, she is no wallflower. She has a strong track re-cord of taking tough stands and holding hard lines, while also showing civility in stressful policy disputes throughout her career.

That is a lesson worth remembering and emulat-ing, especially this time of year.

Stephen Waguespack Prior to joining LABI, Stephen served as Spe-cial Counsel for Jones Walker, a Louisiana law firm, where he directed their multistate Govern-ment Relations practice. He served as a member of the state Board of El-ementary and Secondary Education. He also served as Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Execu-tive Counsel, and Policy Director for Gov. Bobby Jindal. Prior to his work with Jindal, he worked for The Alpine Group in Washington, D.C., and as an energy policy advi-sor to Texas Congress-man Joe Barton. Stephen holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Louisiana State University and a law de-gree from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar. Stephen and his wife Colleen have three sons and live in Baton Rouge.

Civility is not a sign of weakness

Stephen Waguespack

There is a great deal of whin-

ing going on down in the Crescent City over the loss of the 2018 Super Bowl. Many New Orlea-nians who were part of the bid process felt they were far and away the front-runners to host the big game for the 11th time. After all, the year would be the city’s 300th an-niversary.

It turned out that the rest of the NFL couldn’t have cared less. There might have been some sympathy towards New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina in allowing the 2013 game to be played there, but a Super Bowl in New Orleans in the near future seems like a real long shot.

To win the Super Bowl, a city needs a new state of the art stadium that costs well over $1 billion. Minneapolis, which won out over New Or-leans, spent that, and so did Atlanta, which seems a cinch to get the bid in 2019.

Old wounds no doubt came into play when oppos-ing cities lobbied for their town, and then quietly un-dermined the New Orleans effort. Forbes Magazine re-ferred to the blackout during the 2013 game saying outage would hurt the city’s future chances. And gouging hotel prices were also used against New Orleans. During the last game played in New Orleans, average room rates skyrock-eted on average more 300 percent, with some hotels ex-ceeding 590 percent. And the hotel, motel tax is one of the highest in America.

But it’s the stadium. You just gotta have a new sta-dium to hook a Super Bowl bid — right? And the drums are already sounding for the State of Louisiana to pony up a billion or so in an effort to bring the big game back to the Crescent City as soon as possible.

Local TV station WWL raised the question in a head-line that read: “Does New Or-leans need a new stadium to land a Super Bowl?” And one commentator at the state’s largest paper, the Times Pica-yune, lamented: “Saints own-er Tom Benson needs to start planning for a New Stadium … New Orleans will not have a chance in hell with all other cities having brand spanking new stadiums all hoping for one chance to host the Super Bowl.”

So does New Orleans need a new stadium? Sure, if the public dollars are unlimited and the taxpayers don’t mind continuing to pay through the nose. The current Superdome is just a few years away from a $350 million renovation. That’s all taxpayer money.

Forbes Magazine recently reported that the Saints owner Tom Benson will receive al-most $400 million from state

subsidies through 2025. “He negoti-ated one of the most complex — and lu-crative — stadium lease agreements in the NFL, adding to his fortune as his team was bringing in estimated yearly profits of $31 mil-

lion. Over the 15-year the term of the lease, the state will pay Benson at least $198 million in increased revenue from the Superdome, $142 million in rental payments on property Benson owns, $10 million in bonuses for bring-ing the Super Bowl to New Orleans and $2.6 million in tax breaks.”

Then there is the agree-ment for the state to lease space in a downtown office building being purchased by the Saints owners. The build-ing is adjacent to the Super-dome and the state is to lease more than 320,000 feet at $24 dollars square foot, which is one of the highest rental rates in the state today. So Louisi-ana taxpayers are basically paying the cost of the build-ing the Saints ownership is buying.

“That’s incredible. I‘ve never heard of that one be-fore,” said Robert Baade, an economist at Lake Forest University who studies sta-dium financing. “There is no end in how creative govern-ments get to supporting sub-ventions. That’s just another form of subsidy.”

Just how much more in public subsidies will taxpay-ers be willing to pay as other state programs are being cut to the bone?

New Orleans has been on a roll, hosting far more Super Bowls than any other city. Now other cities, with justifi-cation, are demanding part of the action.

Winner Minneapolis has hosted one Super Bowl in the past, and Atlanta only two. New Orleans can well rest on its laurels, and it’s time will come again, sometime down the line.

For now, Louisiana tax-payers, who have paid out massive state tax dollars, need a well-deserved break.

“Some people think foot-ball is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it’s much more serious than that.” — Bill Shankly

Jim Brown’s syndicated column appears each week in numerous newspapers throughout the nation and on websites worldwide. You can read all his past columns and see continuing updates at http://www.jimbrownusa.com. You can also hear Jim’s nationally syndicated radio show each Sunday morning from 9 am till 11:00 am, central time, on the Genesis Radio Network, with a live stream at http://www.jimbrownusa.com.

A new Superdome?

JimBrown

0605page04.indd 1 6/4/14 10:33 AM

Over 100 Years of Community Banking

Remembering our past...

Member FDIC1902 2014

RICHLAND BEACON-NEWS -- Rayville, La. -- Thursday, June 5, 2014 -- Page 5A

Quarterback ClubFormer Rayville High School Quarterback Club president Sellers Aycock presents RHS principal Billie Newsom with a plaque honoring the original lifetime members of the club during a Hornets

Coaches and Players Reunion held in June 1978.• • •

If you have a photograph you’d like to share, bring it by the Beacon-News, e-mail it to driser@bellsouth.net or give us a call at 728-2250.

Holly RidgeHappenings

No RegretsOne evening in Mans-

field, Ohio, William McKin-ley, then governor of that state delivered an address to a gathering of young men.

Finishing his speech, he turned and sat down. Then suddenly, as though he had forgotten something, he sprang to his feet and came forward.

In a voice that shook with emotion, he said, “Young men, there are many things in my life for which I must apologize. I have done many things that I wish were un-done; but, young men, there is one thing for which I need never apologize, one thing I shall never regret: I AM A CHRISTIAN!

Don’t forget! The class reunion Friday, June 6th, 4:00 til at Copelands in Monroe. The classes of 53 and 54. See you there.

Coming by on Tues-day was Frank and Edwina Greer. They visited for a little while then gone again. Was good to have them come by!

David Jeffries who once lived here stopped by on Sunday. He had attended Meeks family reunion at the lovely home of Joe and Laverne Meeks. There was plenty of food, fun and fel-lowship. I think they come from far and near. Joe said there was 80 plus people who shared in this great day!

Cooper and Ahndi Thompson enjoyed a four day Nature Camp that Tam-my Evans Edward had last week. They went to the re-ruge and many more places of interest.

The Wayne McManus family enjoyed a week down at Destin Florida on the sandy beaches. Those who went were; Brenda McManus, Tracey Morris, Marigrace, Cole and Bailey,

Tesa Mc-M a n u s , N a t a l i e and Za-die. They also vis-ited with P e g g y McDon-ald in Panama.

She was of some relations to Brenda.

Thursday, I was so Sur-prised to look out the win-dow and see one of my classmates, Sarah Neathery Howard from Bronston, Ky. Withher was her daughter, Donna Littrell and her sons, Nicolas and Lucas. I belive we could have visited for a week and Sarah would still be asking about people.

Our heartfelt love and sympathy goes out to the Goodman family during this time of sorrow. Mrs. Joane Goodman took her heav-enly flight last week. May God’s love sustain each one touched by her homegoing.

Happy birthday this week to: Ashley Absher and Megan and Morgan Hogg, Rita Mann on June 5th, Bobby McCowin, Earnie Greer, Jr. Joe Lively, Larry Lockerby on June 6th, Dol-lie Dew, John Dyess and Grant Vaughn on June 7th, My Vanessa Thompson, Su-san Goodwin, Bailey Hale, Leigh Ann Robbins and Judy G. Caldwell on June 8th, Heath Dew, Drake Ep-pinette on June 9th, Alexa Roberts, Tommy Thomp-son, Bobby Lochard on June 10th, Sharon P. Baum on June 11. May these cel-ebrate many more happy ones.

Anniversary wishes to: Deborah and George Ogles and Linda and Billy Nix on June 6th, Lottie and Blanchard Monroe (57 years) Shirley and Tommy Thompson (57 years) on June 7th. May we all share many more happy ones!

Have a good week! Please share your news.

Remember: The best thing to hold on to in today’s world is each other!

OutlookHello, hello, to all you

dear and special readers out there on this fine morning in early June. I am feeling pretty good as i begin this week’s Outlook column. As we get older, it just seems that we have more and more to be thankful for - oh, yes indeed.

If I am looking at the calendar correctly, this is second day of the month of June in this fine year of 2014. This is also the month in which I was born many years ago. I was the fifth and last child of my parents and I had three older broth-ers.

(Mom and Dad had a daughter who died when she was only a few months old. Mom told me later on that my Dad said that their last child (me) would prob-ably be another boy. But, it turned out to be me and I do believe that I was a big help to my Mother in her older years.

By the time I was a teen-ager, all three of my broth-ers were serving in the U.S. Army in WWII. This was a very critical time for our country as so many men and women were serving in military positions and were usually stationed far away from their home state. All three of my brothers were in the U. S. Army - two served overseas in France and Ger-many and one was in the Philipine Islands (I think) and he had the worst com-bat duty as the men had to go ashore from their ships and take control. Anyway, it was quite a relief when the war ended and my three brothers came home safe and sound.....

CHUCKLE #1 - The struggling young artist was having a tough time of it, but his landlord was insis-tent about the rent.

“Let me tell you some-thing,” the young fellow blustered, “ a few years from now people will be pointing to this wretched

h o v -el and s a y i n g , “Dauber, the art-ist, used to live there.”

B u t the land-lord was

not impressed. “If you don’t pay your rent by to-night,” he announced. “ they will be able to say it tomor-row.” ????

Well, moving on in to-day’s effort, what else can I talk about??? I suppose the weather is always a good topic since all of us are aware of it and know how it affects our lives on a daily basis. We did have a bit of rain and a little thun-der and lightening recently; but, it wasn’t too bad. My little pooch, “Cookie” is very sensitive to the thunder and she whimpers when it comes on loud and sudden-ly. But, that doesn’t happen often........

I am so enjoying this lovely spring weather which still hasn’t gotten so terribly hot; but, I know July and August will no doubt bring on some really hot spells. Thus far, I have not even turned on any air condition-ing in my home - but, I’m

sure I will have to give in to the summer heat later on. Oh, well, that’s life as we all know it and we have to take it as it comes..

Since I grew up on a rural farm in SE Arkansas where we had no electric-ity nor running water in our home, I can still recall some of the problems of that life.

I always had to bring in the wood sticks to burn in our cook-stove and heater in our living room. We had plenty of trees growing in the wooded area next to our home and garden. (That sure sound primitive now; but, it was true of most of my fellow class-mates un-less they lived in the small town where our school was located.)

CHUCKLE #2 - The newlyweds had just gotten off the train and the blush-ing bride was a bit self-conscious because of all the people about.

“Henry, dear,” she whis-pered, “let’s try to make these people think that we’ve been married for quite a long time.”

“Sure thing, sweet-heart,” agreed hubby heart-ily. “Here, you can carry the lug.”

And so we go forward to-ward the end of this epistle and focus on what may be

coming up later this month. Right now, I just feel kind of blank and I just tell my-self to take each day as it comes and make the most of it. That seems to work pretty well for me most of the time - Oh, yes it does in-deed...........

Birthdays are soon com-ing up for: Annie Grissom, Amanda Cade, Meagan Hogg and Morgan Hogg on 6/5; for Bobby Mc-Glothlin, Neal Thames and Annie Doughty on 6/6; Le-Wayne Allen on 6/7; Gloria Traxler, Waymon Hesser, Mandi Hollis and Rev. Jeff Smart on 6/8; Mary Mohl, Donnie Gilley, Cortney Ad-cock and Kim Barfield on 6/9; Laren Gilley on 6/ and for Jason Salsbury, Ryan Gibson, Jackie Lee Siscoe and Lauren McVay on 6/11. And, we want to wish all of these birthday folks a most happy celebration of their natal day and we hope they have many, many more.....Oh, yes, indeed!!!

And, that’s about all I can think of for this week’s column........

PARTING THOUGHT: Old people like to give good advice, as consolation for the fact that they can no longer set a bad example. (Francis de La Rochefou-cauld.)

Around Town

Melba Hendrix

Shirley Thompson

The Louisiana Depart-ment of Wildlife and Fisher-ies invites Louisianans of all ages to fish for free the first weekend in June without a fishing license on any of the state’s public waters.

The Department hopes the weekend will introduce

newcomers, visitors and people with rusty skills to one of Louisiana’s most popular sports.

Anglers are allowed to fish on all public bodies of waters without a license, but all fishing regulations still apply.

Brandon Scott Dupont of Rayvillereceived a Doc-tor of Medicine degree from LSU-Shreveport Medical School during a ceremony held May 24.

He is the son of Stephen and Kim Dupont of Ray-ville and the grandson of Carolyn Dupont and Clarice Allen, both of Rayville.

Dupont is a 2005 gradu-ate of Rayville High School. He then attended LSU, where he completed his un-dergraduate degree in 2009.

Following graduation, he will serve his three-year residency in emergency

medicine at Eastern Virgin-ia Medical School in Nor-folk, VA.

Dupont earnsmedical degree

Brandon Scott Dupont

Micah Landry MiddLeton

Shane and Mallory Mid-dleton of Start are proud to announce the birth of their son.

Micah Landry Middle-ton was born May 15, 2014 in Monroe. He weighed seven pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 and a quarter inches long.

Micah’s maternal grand-parents are Larry and Lisa

Seymour of Start and his maternal great grandpar-ents are Jordan B. and Essie Seymour (both deceased) of Start and Charles and Bobbie (deceased) Cox of Monroe.

Paternal grandparents are Doug and Kim Middle-ton of Deville and paternal great grandparents are Troy and Anita Middleton of Deville and Bill (deceased) and Elda Glynn Wilson of Delhi.

Birth Announcement

Free fishing weekend set

The Richland Parish School Board is accepting applications for the following secondary level

critical shortage positions: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, English.

Applications can be requested by telephone by calling (318)728-5964. The school district website www.richland.kl2.la.us, or by visiting the central office complex at 411 Foster Street, Rayville, Louisiana 71269. Applications should be directed to: Harold Gallman, Director of Person-nel, Richland Parish School Board, P.O.B 599, Rayville, La. 71269.

Richland Parish School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer

0605page05.indd 1 6/4/14 10:34 AM

Page 6 -- Thursday, June 5, 2014 -- RICHLAND BEACON-NEWS -- Rayville, La

The Crew Lake United Methodist Women met at 6 p.m. May 13 in the Fellow-ship Hall of the Church for their regular monthly meet-ing, plus a plant party.

Sarah Robinson said the bellying then all enjoyed a meal of hamburgers, chips and banana pudding. This meal was prepared by Sarah Robinson and Melva Gil-bert.

After finishing supper, Melva gave a devotional about two women of the Bible, Bernice and Drucilla. Next, Melva gave the trea-surer’s report.Work on the cook book was discussed.

The next meeting will be Aug. 6, Margie Ross and Brenda Duffey will be in charge of the food and de-votional.

Members drew for

prayer partners, then the plant party began.

Dianne Williams, the president, gave members a challenge on how well they knew the language of flow-ers. She gave members a list of their meanings which they had to match correctly. Needless to say, they didn’t do very well.

She also gave members a copy of “What’s Your Birth Flower?” This had the month listed, the flower for each month and what that flower means. Mem-bers were also given an-other page titled, “Flowers and their Meanings.” After they read all the informa-tion, they knew a little more about flowers.

For each member, she passed out a package of seed. A poem titled “Plant-

ing Seeds of Faith” was at-tached to the package. This poem encourages people to have faith and plant the seeds of faith when needed.

Each lady had brought enough plants so that each member could have one. They had many plants and a wonderful variety.

Members present were Dianne Williams, Frances Goodson, Margie Ross, Connie (Snooky) Word, Connie (Lynn) Word. Bil-lie White, Rhonda Rushing, Brenda Duffey, Joan Brown, Melva Gilbert, Emma Jo Sullivan, Joyce Boughton, Mary Joyce Whitten and Sarah Robinson.

After each member got her plate, she was dismissed to go home, hoping all her plants would survive and do well.

UMW host plant party

Woodlawn Baptist Church honored the memory of servicemen and women

with a Memrial Day Service May 25 at the church.

Memorial service

0605page06.indd 1 6/4/14 10:35 AM

RICHLAND BEACON-NEWS -- Rayville, La. -- Thursday, June 5, 2014 -- Page 7

PUBLIC NOTICEBid Notice

Bids will be accepted until 12:01 p.m. July 7th, 2014, for the following for Delhi Charter School’s Lunch, Breakfast, and Snack programs: Milk, Food Items, Ice Cream, Grease removal, Chemical Supplies, Paper Supplies and Pest Control. Please Call Rhonda Craig at 318-878-0430 or 478-319-4395 to make arrangements to pick up Bid Packets or have them mailed to you. Bids will be opened and awared July 10th, 2014. Every bidder will be notified of awards by mail.Delhi Charter School, Nutrition Department 6940 Hwy 17Delhi, La. 712325-29-14, 6-5-14

PUBLIC NOTICEThe Richland Voltmtary Council on Aging, Inc. is currently conducting its annual membership drive. Membership in the Council is open, withoutrestriction, to residents of Richland Parish who have reached the age ofmajority (60+), and are interested in the concerns and needs of the elderly. Membership applications are available at the Council on Aging office, and must be on file no later than June 2, 2014. There is no charge for membership in the RVCOA. Membership rolls will be closed May 29th, two weeks prior to the annual meeting. The annual meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, June 12th at the Rayville Senior Center, located at 414 Harrison Street, Rayville. The purpose of the annual meet-ing is to nominate and elect board members, receive reports and conduct any other business which may arise.Beth Whatley, RVCOA Director5-22-14,5-29-14,6-5-14

PUBLIC NOTICEADVERTISMENT FOR BIDS

TAX ADJUDICATED PROPERTYTOWN OF RAYVILLE

Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Rayville City Hall ChamberRayville, Louisiana. All bids must be presented to the Town Clerk no later than Friday, June 6, 2014 12:00 Noon. Mail or deliver bids to the Town of Rayville, 109 Benedette St., P O Box 878, Rayville, LA 71269. Bids will be opened and read aloud in accordance with the agenda at Regular Schedule Town Hall Council Meeting held Monday, June 9, 2014 6:00 P.M. of the following:ASSESSED IN THE NAME OF AND AS THE PROPERTY OF:LEE WARD, CIO MARY BELL BROWNING 3901 ELM ST.SACRAMENTO, CA 95838. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 7 BLK 8 RESUBDIV. TRAYLOR ADDN. T0 RAYVILLE; BK. 245/89l. BK 409/612.The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYERMAY 22, 2014, MAY 29, 20l4, JUNE 5,20l4

PUBLIC NOTICESTATE OF LOUISIANA - PARISH OF RICHLAND

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURTSUCCESSION OF: FREDDIE LEE WILSON PROBATE NO: 8766 FILED: May 28th, 2014Clerk of CourtStacie S. Williamson

NOTICE OF FILINGOF TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the creditors of this estate and all other persons herein interested that CLARA W. WILSON, Administratrix, has filed herein her Tableau of Distribution. Any person who desires to oppose the Tableau must file an opposition within seven (7) days of the publication of this Notice and show cause why the Tableau should not be approved and the funds be distribute in accordance therewith.Clerk Of CourtStacie S. Williamson6-5-14

SHERIFF’S SALEState of Louisiana Parish of Richland Fifth District Court

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONVS NO 43,934 SECTION B

DEMARCUS DRETEZ DYKES AKA DEMARCUS DRE’TEZ DYKES

By virtue of an Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable FIFTH District Court in and for the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed as Sheriff, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction at the east door of the court house in the town of Rayville, Louisiana, within legal hours of sale, on

JULY 9, 2014the following described property, to-wit:

LOT 6 AND THE EAST ONE-HALF OF LOT 5, OF BLOCK 263 OF DELHI LAND AND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY’S PLAT OF DELHI, LOUISIANA, AS PER MAP ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE, RICHLAND PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON.Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs. Terms of sale: Cash to the last and highest bidder, WITH the benefit of appraisement.LEE HARRELL, SHERIFF JUNE 5, 2014, JULY 3, 2014

SHERIFF’S SALEState of Louisiana Parish of Richland Fifth District Court

BANK OF AMERICA NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME

LOANS SERVICING LPvs. No. 44,015 SECTION A

BRITNEY KATE PICKERINGBy virtue of a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable FIFTH District Court in and for the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed as Sheriff, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction at the east door of the court house in the town of Rayville, Louisiana, within legal hours of sale, on

JULY 9, 2014the following described property, to-wit:

PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONLot 3 of the Crestview Subdivision situated in the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section 16, Township 17 North, Range 6 East, Richland Parish, Louisiana, as per plat of said subdivison dated February 1981, prepared by John G. Maroney, registered land Surveyor, dedicated on March 5, 1981, and filed of record April 10, 1981 and duly recorded in Plat Cabinet “A”, Slide No A-98, under D.R. #239976, records of Richland Parish, Louisiana. SUBJECT TO SERVITUDES IN FAVOR OF THE PUBLIC. This property, or portion of the tract of which it formed a part, may border upon a navigable waterway and may thus be subject to a riparian servitude for levee construction and maintenance. Subject, however, to all valid outstanding easements, rights-of-way, min-eral leases, mineral reservations, and mineral conveyances of record.Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.Terms of sale: Cash to the last and highest bidder, WITH the benefit of appraisement.LEE HARRELL, SHERIFF JUNE 5 2014JULY 3, 2014

PUBLIC NOTICEMinutes ofthe regular meeting and Board of Aldermen, Town of Rayville State of Louisiana, taken Monday, May 12, 2014, at the Kalil Municipal Building at 6:00 p.m. with the following present: Mayor Harry Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Timothy Tennant, Town’s Attorney Damon Kervin,Aldermen Valerie Allen, Terry Brown, Debra K. James, and Johnny Jones , Assistant Chief Willie Robinson, Town Clerk Deborah T. Nealon, and James Smith Economic Development; Absent: None. Prayer was led by Rev. Timothy Tennant; Pledge was led by Mr. Terry Brown.ON A MOTION BY MR. BROWN, SECONDED BY MR. TENNANT FOR APPROVAL OF LAST MONTHS MINUTES AND BILLS TO BE PAID. Yeas: Allen, James, Jones, Nays: None. Motion CarriedON A MOTION BY MR. BROWN, SECONDED BY MR. TENNANT TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2014-4, A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR HARRY LEWIS, TO PURCHASE TWO (2) VEHICLES FOR RAYVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO BE USED FOR PATROL.Yeas: Allen, James, Jones, Nays: None, Motion Carried.ON A MOTION BY MRS. ALLEN, SECONDED BY MR. TENNANT TO ADOPT ORDIANCE #975, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF RAYVILLE, LOUISIANA, PROVIDING THAT THE ALLEY RUNNING THROUGH SQUARE “N” OF NEWMAN ADDITION OF THE TOWN OF RAYVILLE, LOUISIANA BETWEEN MARTIN LUTHER KING DR. AND FRANCIS STREET, BE ABANDONED.Yeas: Brown, James, Jones, Nays: None. Motion CarriedChief Robinson stated that fines and fees collected for the month of September was $14,210.00 Town Clerk stated that Sales Tax Collections for December was $8,693.26. Mayor Lewis discussed the closing of Water Phase II Improvements.. The Improvements will beginMonday, May 19, 2014. The Town has been approved of LGAP grant of $35,000.00 for demolition of houses. Forms are available at City Hall. Oath of Office for Elected Officials will be held at City Hall Chambers on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.ON A MOTION BY MR. BROWN SECONDED BY MR. TENNANT THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURN.Yeas: Allen, James, Jones, Nays: None, Motion Carried.Deborah T.Nealon, Town ClerkHarry Lewis, Mayor6-5-14

NOTICE TO BIDDERSBids are being solicited as follows and sealed bids will be opened and publicly read by the Purchasing Section of the Department of Natural Resources, Room 1260, 12th Floor, 617 N. 3rd St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802 at 11:00 A.M. on July 10, 2014.Bid Proposal Number 431-2003 PA 15-001Various Fields in Richland and Franklin ParishesOnly those contractors on the list of contractors approved by the Oilfield Site Restoration Commission as of July 16, 2013, the first public notice of solicitation, will be eligible for consideration. (Reference: Louisiana Oilfield Site Restoration Law, R.S. 30:80 et seq., ACT 404 of 1993)A notice to bidders will be mailed to eligible contractors. Bid proposal form and specifications will be presented at the mandatory pre-bid con-ference to pre-registered contractors. Additional information may be obtained from the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, 617 N. 3rd Street, 9th Floor, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, Attention: Oilfield Site Restoration Division (or call Oilfield Site Restoration Division at 225/342-6397). Evidence of authority to submit the bid will be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(c) and/or R.S. 39:1594 (C)(2)(d). This notice published to comply with Public Bid Law.6-5-14,6-12-14,6-19-14

PUBLIC NOTICESTATE OF LOUISIANAPARISH OF RICHLAHDTOWN OF MANGHAM

VS: Dollar General Corporation(La) 4 Landlord, LLCSuite 1100

200 Dryden Rd EDresher, PA 19025-1044

Dollar General Store Mangham Louisiana:BY THE VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, I WILL SELL AT THE PRINCIPLE FRONT DOOR OF THE MANGHAM TOWN HALL INHTE TOWN OF MANGHAM, LOUISIANA, WITHIN THE LEGAL HOURS OF SALE BEGINNING AT 10:00 AM, FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2014 AND CONTINUING EACH CONSECUTIVE DAY UNTIL SAID TAXES ARE COMPLETED ONALL PROPERTY ON WHCH TAXES ARE DUE TO THE TOWN OF MANGHAM AND TO ENFORCE COLLECTION OF ASSESSSED IN THE YEAR 2013, PLIUS INTEREST THEREON FROM JANUARY 1, 2014, AT THE RATE OF ONE (1%) PERCENT PER MONTH AND ALL COSTS.THE NAMES OF SAID DELINQUENT TAX PAYERS, THE AMOUNT OF TAXES DUE BY EACH ON THE ASSESSMENT OF SAID YEAR, AND THE PROPERTY ASSESSED TO BE OFFERED FOR SALEAS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION(LA) LANDLORD LLC. SUITE DRYDEN ROAD E DRESHER, PA 19025-1044ASSESSMET #0550007201Amount Owed: $1,253.33Certified (2) $12.98Posted in paper $ 57.60Recording $ 50.00Deed $ 50.00Amount owed: 1,423.91Appr. 1.261 Acs. COM. At SE CORNER of NE4 of NW4 Sec. 5 T15N R7E: Thence NLY 774. l6’; Thence WLY 150.44’ To POB; Thence SLY 190.00’; THENCE WLY 279.81’; Thence NLY 191.13’; Thence ELY 297.87’ Back to POB,More Fully DESC. BK 488/37 BK 491/458. BKPerry FlemingCHIEF OF POLICEDelinquent Taxes will be posted in Richland Beacon June 5, 20146-5-14,6-12-14,6-19-14

I, Shannon Rogers, have been convicted of Sexual Battery. My address is: 182 Hill Rd. Rayville, Louisiana. 712696-5-14,6-12-14

THE PUBLIC NOTICE

DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT

4:00 PM

For more information contact Will Mitchell at

318-728-2250 or email:

Beaconphotos@bellsouth.net

Honor RollsDelhi Elementary

Delhi Elementary prin-cipal Shelly Crawford is proud to announce the hon-or roll students for the fifth six-week grading period.

Banner Roll (All A’s):• First grade: Kenneth

Boston Jr., Carmen Hayden, Amber Henderson and Ja-marian Johnson.

• Second grade: Emery Bates and Lauren Richard-son.

• Third grade: Ethan Carter, Reggie Criss, Ka-meisha Heard, Victoria Jones, Sha’Meria Morrison and Fantasia Williams.

• Fourth grade: Dedric Candler and Janetta Davis.

Honor Roll (A’s and B’s):

• First grade: Khiry Al-len, Octavious Chalmers, Delrick Criss Jr., Dusitn Dykes, Dezire Frederick, Synteria Gordon, Callie Grimes, Shania Jackson, Shmaya Jackson, Rayun-na Killian, Shelby Myles, Kharma Powell, Emmanuel Robinson, MeKayla Ross, Jimmy Spruill, Dillian Wil-liams, Shakura Williams and Jhamirrius Wright.

• Second grade: Geryl Barnes, Ajada Boston, Marshela Burrage, Darrius Candler, Jermaine Cleve-land, Aunna Criss, Treasure Esters, Nacario Fields, Syd-ney Henderson, Jason John-

son, Anthoniya Jones, Laja-yla Leggins, Madison Loyd, Kristen McDowell, Liyah McDowell, Jakeria Morri-son, Christopher Washing-ton and Ta’Kyra Williams.

• Third grade: Seren-ity Barnes, Hannah Brown, Blake Clark, Kainan Fin-ley, Kennedy Jones, Devin Leggins, Lakieyah Pearson, Mon’Darius Polly, Styles Richardson, Justin Schea-nette, Najah Turner, Shamar Udeji, Henry Washington and Zalean Wright.

• Fourth grade: Arianna Cleveland, Travis Cleve-land, Kendral Johnson, Danahdia Leggins, Tala-jah Leggins, Phillip Mc-Dowell, Shyanne Myers, Demetria Puckett, Keilan Smith, Camryn South, Eric Washington, Rena Webster, Edward Williams, Tani-sha Williams and Ashanti Young.

Delhi High SchoolDelhi High School prin-

cipal Kenneth Jenkins is proud to announce the hon-or roll students for the fifth six-week grading period.

Banner Roll (All A’s):• Eleventh grade: Keilon

Jones, Jailynne McDowell, Sani’ah Parker and Chris-hana Puckett.

• Twelfth grade: Cam-eron Bingham, DeAndra Cooper, Constance Gray,

Shatikawa Griffin, Passion Marshall, Teresa Massey, Laterrica McDowell and Danielle Porter.

Honor Roll (A’s and B’s):

• Ninth grade: Blessence Anderson, Kaliyah Leg-gins, Chanterian Reed, Eli-jah Steed and Brianna Wil-liams.

• Tenth grade: Terrance Grimes, Diamond Hines, Latia Hopkins, Tamia Hop-kins, Rufus McDowell, Tra-vane Stubbs and Dynesha Williams.

• Eleventh grade: Mierra Birden, DeMarvius May, George Miller, Shanetra Nelson, Christina Puckett, Jaterrica Roberts and Ieesha Smith.

• Twelfth grade: Travisha Butler, Alexis Collins, Jas-mine Davis, Koryana Dex-ter, Leotis Drungo, Mar-teshia Grady, Eddie McCall, Patrick McDowell, Jarvius Washington and Rapheal Washington.

Holly Ridge SchoolHolly Ridge School

principal Gloria Gallman is proud to announce the hon-or roll students for the fifth six-week grading period.

Banner Roll (All A’s):Caleb Adcox, Juliette Berry, David Byrd, Jayden Davis, Madeline Farmer, Mea Ivy, Cody Jennings,

Chloe Johnston, Taylor Kennedy, Billy Nolan, Al-lanis O’Briant, Joseph Payton, Caidance Phillips, Vada Porter, Angel Raney, Shelbie Raney, Makayla Roane, Jairus Rodgers, Ala-na Skeldon, Tyler Skeldon, Erin Tutt, Sunni Walker and Clara-Grace White.

Honor Roll (A’s and B’s): Kelsi Atkins, Corey Belk-Scroggins, Anthony Bellmore, Jordyn Bruce, Alexa Clack, Caydee Clack, Cory Clack, Keylie Cruse, Syrus DiGiovani, Hallie Graham, Kaden Graham, Noah Greer, Marissa Ham-ilton, Masion Harrison, Kyle Hayman, Alexia Hol-ley, Arabella Jennings, Adrian Mann, Elizabeth McCormick, Kolby Mey-er, Cloe Morgan, Chase Odom, Christopher Pate, Haleigh Pittman, Emma Priest, Katelyn Richardson, Ariel Smiley, Dylan Smith, Hunter Stewart, Kayden Stokes, Ashley Thomp-son, Brookelyne Thornhill, Shayne Toney, Calvin War-ren, Gavin Williams, Holton Wood and Autumn Wright.

Mangham Junior High School

Mangham Junior High School principal Connie Williams is proud to an-nounce the honor roll stu-dents for the fifth six-week

grading period.Banner Roll (All A’s):

Rachel Collins, Allison Dozier, Alexandra Felter, Annabelle Hendrix, Jacob Martin, Sydney Mashaw, Tracy Mashaw, Annaliese Russell, Kara Wilcher and Ariana Yelverton.

Honor Roll (A’s and B’s): Michaela Adkins, Na-thaniel Calhoun, Shy-Ann Carnicle, Seana Carroll, Cassidy Case, Brian Ceil-atka, Suanne Dear, Taylor Dickens, Adam Eley, Leann Franks, Douglas Gooden, Erica Gwin, Brandy Lord, Ethan Perry, Hunter Pich-ard, Erika Ponder, Abby Pruitt, Aliza Searcy, Payton Stovall, Samantha Sum-mers, Madison Thomas, Brendan Uchtmann, Des-tiny Walters, Breanna Weed and Hannah Williamson.

Rayville Elementary

Rayville Elementary School principal Stepha-nie Walker is proud to an-nounce the honor roll stu-dents for the fifth six-week grading period.

Banner Roll (All A’s):• First grade: Desti-

nee Allen, Colby Barfoot, Ma’Kiya Byrd, O’Ryan Commenia, Dylan Duncan, Amerie Onishia, Javar Rob-inson, Patrick Robinson, Darreyonce Smith, Willette

Watkins and Luke White-head.

• Second grade: Michelle Gee, Terrik Merrell, Emmo-ry Minnieweather, La.Nya Moore and Ja’Marius Pow-ell.

• Third grade: Tyanna Curry, Ge’Taydreyan Fos-ter, Assyria Green, Lake-drick Holland, Otha Mc-Daniel, Derrick Modicue, Ja’Samious Slack and Jy’Marrion White.

Honor Roll (A’s and B’s):

• First grade: ShaMayia Barker, A’Marah Dorsey, De’Vontay Jayshawn, Trini-ty Doublin, Chesteena Dud-ley, Iyanda Houston, Gerard Jackson, Zhanaya Johnson, Anthony Kelly, Terrionna Logan, Makayla McClain, Demi Mitchell, Lantavious Murphy, Omarion Mur-phy, Samad Naylor, Milton Smith, Jaydine Marie, Ama-rion Williams and Carlisha Woods.

• Second grade: Willi-yah Bass, Dwann Bell, Ca-meran Coleman, Brandon Conner, Joseph Fletcher, Cornelius Graham, Nathalie Griffin, Amir Johnson, De’Shunderick Johnson, Ja’Nae Kelly, Devonterious Logan, Juanterrius Mar-tinez, Austin McKnight, Blake Allen, Antashia Reynolds, Erica Rucker,

Honor, Page 8

0605page07.indd 1 6/3/14 1:55 PM

Page 8 -- Thursday, June 5, 2014 -- RICHLAND BEACON-NEWS -- Rayville, La

1-800-247-5878 • haikhumble.com • Monroe • West Monroe • Rayville

Introducing thenewest memberof our team.Ruben Grigorian,MDSpecializing in eye diseases of the retina,diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Haik Humble Eye Center is proud toannounce that Dr. Ruben Grigorianhas joined our team as a retinalspecialist. He is Board Certified inOphthalmology and his specialtyincludes diagnosis and treatmentof Diabetic Eye Disease, MacularDegeneration, Retinal DetachmentRepair, Macular Holes, andOcular Trauma.

He holds an MD degree fromYerevan State Medical Universityin Armenia and completed hisInternship and Residency atthe University of Medicine andDentistry of New Jersey. Hecompleted a Vitreo-RetinalSurgery Fellowship at LouisianaState University School ofMedicine in Baton Rouge.Internationally he has participatedin medical missions to Armenia,teaching resident surgeons andassisting in the surgical care ofadults and children.

With Dr. Grigorian, we nowhave five eye specialists on staffto address any of your visionneeds.

Dr. Grigorian is now acceptingnew patients. Please call today foran appointment.

From Page 7

Derry Turner, Daviy-ounce Williams and Vana-ya Williams.

• Third grade: Malay-sia Armstrong, En’Finity Bishop, Di’Angela Brown, Nickolas Byrd, Jayden Davis, Jontavious Dors-ey, Trinity Esters, Sanna Harrison, Ashton Kelley, Isaiah Leigh, Malaysia Simpkins, Lily Till, Jalil Vanburen, Shanyla Wil-liams and Clevonsha Wise.

• Fourth grade: Ty’Ron Abraham, Kalvin Alexan-der, Kelvin Alexander, Bri-ana Clark, Madline Clark, Xandra Coffey, Asonti Collins, Stetson Corley, Tommia Johnson, Amanti Martinez, Brittany Moala, Nakyla Reynolds, Terrell Robinson, Averishia Simp-kins and Samiyah Smith.

• Fifth grade: Moriah Adams, Gary Collins, Zyquarius Cowart and Damerion Williams.

Rayville High School

Rayville High School principal Tommy Wat-

son is proud to announce the honor roll students for the fifth six-week grading period.

Banner Roll (All A’s):• Ninth grade: Katera

McGraw, Dylan Odom and Whitney Williams.

• Tenth grade: Larintina Bennett, Christian Fabela, Olanike Kafaru, Morgan Ponder, Stephanie Robin-son, Diona Sanchez and Scottie Watson.

• Eleventh grade: Bai-ley Adams, Alexis Biddy, Isis Harris, Mackenzie Hendrix and Cody Skains.

• Twelfth grade: Richelle Flowers and Lin-da Morris.

Honor Roll (A’s and B’s):

• Ninth grade: Malikah Al Washim, Ghozlan Al Washim, Emonni Baker, Phillip Chowns, Ellainey Colvin, Andrew Franks, Sariya Harris, Kentara Holmes, Hannah Johnson, Maggie Lee, Diamonds McCoy, Chelsea Max-well, Lillian Morris, Em-ily Neathery, Molly Stokes and Kaitlyn Thornhill.

• Tenth grade: Deandre Carpenter, Hunter Frey, Kalaija Gray, Leon Green,

Leanna Greer, Caleb Hamm, Darian Holland, Joseph Jones, Bridgitte Keys, Adrien Lawson, Ni-kita Lyons, Pacific Miller, Nicholas Romero, Amber Sparks and Isaac Williams.

• Eleventh grade: Sarah Binkley, Angel Campbell, Rebecca Hable, Alexia Jackson and Amber Young.

• Twelfth grade: Zaire Dill, Cody Gilbert and Vinesh Patel.

Riverfield Academy

Riverfield Academy principal Sherry Slade is proud to announce the honor roll students for the third nine week grading period.

Banner Roll (All A’s):• First grade: Jordyn

Crockett, Alexis Estis, Lily Hoychick and Garrett Roberts.

• Second grade: Sarah Albritton, Mallory Jo Ben-nett, Harlea Davis, Trae Long and Summer Rob-erts.

• Third grade: Francy Beth Corley, Mariah Cros-by, Lana Escalon, Sarah Krishna, James Mulhern, Emi|y Garrett, Jackson Greer, Tristan Hollo-way, Nicole Miller, Kai-den O’Quain and Mallory Word.

• Fourth grade: Anna Beth Beam, Hannah Gill and Colton Williams.

• Fifth grade: Molly Al-len, Bonnie Cooper, Logan Escalon, Trent McKenzie, Suraj Patel and Brier Wil-liamson.

• Sixth grade: Alex Al-len, Garrett Brakefield, Lily Gandy, Nicho|as Heath, Cole Mulhern, Braxton Shelton, Madison Truelove and Hayden Wi-senor.

• Seventh grade: Harri-son Cooper and Keisha Pa-tel and Cameron Williams.

• Eighth grade: Marissa Crockett, Nate Stansbury, Kori Beth Thomason and Kara Grace Trisler.

• Ninth grade: Mary Kyle Allen, Morgan An-derson, Made|yne Farrar, Lynsey Mercer, lke Mc-Broom, Caro|ine Mills, Kylie Mills, Jonathan Newsom and Madeline Thomas.

• Tenth grade: Bradford Doughty, Ethan Henry,

Mariana Tarver and Kend-all Williams.

• Eleventh grade: Anna-Grace Guillot, Ashely Hol-lis, Lacy McManus and Caroline Ragus.

• Twelfth grade: Haley Bennett, Ashley Cooper, Emily Dupree, Logan Gandy and Phillip Smith.

Honor Roll (A’s and B’s):

• First grade: Slayter Blake, Gray Brakefield, Savannah Gilbert, Fischer Haught, Chad Heath, Ja-cob Hoychick, Zoe Kud-las, William McLemore, Jayden McManus, Landry Pyles, Will Stockstill and Kandyce Warner.

• Second grade: Anna Cooper, Jordan Hous-ton, Cade Morgan, Evan Roark, Addison Starks, Claire Williams and Ella Worsley.

• Third grade: Charles Bickham, Kayla Condrey, Drew Holley, Colby Huff, Madison Mitchell, Ad-dison Shelton, Kaleigh Smith, Alex Watts, Cal-lie Rose Crawford, Lane Hales, Macy Heath, Au-brey Spruell, Brooke Wa-gnon and Barnes William-son.

• Fourth grade: Cooper Eldridge, Kaia Kudlas, Caden Stansbury and Jake Worsley.

• Fifth grade: Carson Arrington, Mary Madilynn Bennett, Savannah Black-well, Hudson Brakefield, Shyloh Burns, Aaron Coo-per, Sterling Head, Sam-uel Hoychick and Kaiden Krishna.

• Sixth grade: Lillia Cumpton, Landry Eppi-nette, Randy Head, Jenna Payne, Haley Salsbury, Holly Salsbury, Jordan Sanders, Jackson Shelton, Bryce Warner and Reed Wilson.

• Seventh grade: Claire Aymond, Kaitlyn Boles, Amber Cassell, Han-nah Gable, Taylor Hixon, Cohron Holley, Nick Moore, Madison Parker, Peyton Raborn, Austin Salsbury and Victoria Thames.

• Eighth grade: Madison Albritton, Avery Black-well, Alex Bolton, Mi-chael Clack, Alex Durbin, Hannah Farmer, Cole Gar-rett, Gabby Gill, Karston Harris, Banks McCurdy,

Natalie Middleton, Natalie Reeves and Jacob Smith.

• Ninth grade: Jenna Brakefield, Ross Danna, Alizabeth Guillot, Lau-ren Herford, Christianna Popadopoulos, Madal-ynn Warner and Matthew Weems.

• Tenth grade: Riley Bridges, Brendan Cooper, Avery Crawford, Chase Eppinette, Hannah Good-man, John Kevin Greer, Michaela Lewis, Joseph Morris, Leslie Sharbono, Brennan Shelton and Che-rie Tanner.

• Eleventh grade: Jo-anna Franklin, Ali Green, Cody Hixon, Hollylohn-son, Brennan Morris, Kirste Payne, Cole Ragus and Stone Reeves.

• Twelfth grade: Ben Albritton, Haleigh Branch, Trinity Burns, Mackenzie Harrell and Taylor Mc-Donald.

Start SchoolStart School principal

Joy Davis is proud to an-nounce the honor roll stu-dents for the fifth six-week grading period.

Banner Roll (All A’s):• First grade: Tori Bar-

nett, Carter Cheek, Tristan Grace, Erin Hill, Kassidee Huber, Spencer Nobles, Reagan Posey, Peyton Powell, Aareona Spikes, Avery Stanley, India Whit-field, Drake Adcock, Meg Bruyninckx, Brett Her-rington, Aimee Lane, Oliv-ia Stanley, Zoe Travis, Ry-lie Tucker, Brady Afeman, Jordan Brown, Trinity Grace, Macy Hale, Emma McManus, Evyn O’Quain, Owen Reeves, Callie Rob-erts, Courtney Smith, Ad-die Stokes, John Whitaker and Meri Wren.

• Second grade: Abi-gail Barras, Jase Barton, Conner Brown, Rory Carty, Landon Copeland, Seleena Ellis, Emanuel Lee, Hunter Lord, Jalen

McGraw, Madison Miley, Marissa Peacock, Jaden Williamson, John Gibson, Luke Hays, Julia Ingram, Ara Isaac, Trenston Mize, Alayna Pyles, Brooke Raborn, Holly Rowton, Eli Shiers, Brenna Smart and Cassie Townsend.

• Third grade: Evan Bickford, Erica Fletcher, Keilah Herrick, Lainee McCain, Parker Mor-ris, Drake Raborn, Riley Tibbs, Shana Waller, Sam Wren, Taylor Burket, Ol-ivia Dannehl, Raeleigh Frith, Ethan Hill, Azlyn Isaac, Caroline Reeves and Lalaina Wood.

• Fourth grade: Luke Barras, Scotty Bennett, Hannah Box, Lake Carp-ernter, Gavin Dickens, Chandler Jacobs, Hannah Jones, Breaux LaCroix, Rachel Mims, Natalie Mooney, Brenya Pierce, Zach Posey, Gracie Row-ton, Terry Smith, Luke Townsend, LaDarius Wheeler, Shelby Wicker and Kara Williams.

• Fifth grade: Owen Traylor, Marissa Blaylock, Justin Debose, Rylee Gib-so and Micah Salsbury.

• Sixth grade: Andrew Tarver, Waverly Webb, Dylan Anderson, Katy-ie Stephenson and Lea Waller.

• Seventh grade: McK-ayla Reeves, Hayden Ad-ams, Drew Greer, Chris-tian Littleton and Beth Mims.

• Eighth grade: Zach Bickford, Hanna John-son, Katie Trisler, John Wright, Mallory Collins and Dustin Miller.

Honor Roll (A’s and B’s):

• First grade: Braydon Antley, Massey Bennett, Mason Gee, Cooper Hol-loway, Madison Thigpen, Madison Word, Canbria Haynes, Lamuja Lawson, Modesty Minnieweather, Mattie Pippens, Hunter

Sadler, Samuel Box, Kar-lyn Roark, Kenzie Stokes, Emily Vandenkooy, Chey-enne Wilks and Neil Zou.

• Second grade: Mat-thew Corbit, Aiden Hales, Cullen Johnson, Abigail McKnight, Deija Smith, Chayce Webb, Jacobie Wilson, Jamal Murphy, Dai’Vyhon Owens, Allie Riggins, Densik Robinson and Alyvia Thomas.

• Third grade: Anylah Lee, Shelby Nicholson, Kalina Poe, Dylan Raborn, Fred Rodgers, John Rey-mundo, Mason Fleming, Jake Futch, Koltyn Huber and Waylon Keith.

• Fourth grade: Clayton Cheek, Christian Dorsey, Landon Littleton, Brooke Purdy, Gavin Telano and Brock Trichell.

• Fifth grade: Ash-lyn Alexander, Spencer Caston, Alex McHenry, Landon Ragsdale, Jay-len Richardson, Ashlyn Sepulvado, Josalyn Smith, Tyler Thomas, Kylie Wicker, Alex Anderson, Jerry Chavez, Issac Eli-saia, Hannah Odom and Amelia Williams.

• Sixth grade: Eleanor Gladney, Jacoobey Grace, Conner Jacobs, Ashlyn Jones, Morgan Lewis, Ka-leb Brown, Madelyn Coon, Shun Hardman, Jada Pit-man, Ilisia Robinson, Eli-jah Salsbury and Kaylie Williams.

• Seventh grade: Kimi Atkins, Madison John-son, Sagarriah Lawson, Halli Mosely, C.J. Temple, Sarah Tumilson-Lee, Seth Adcock, Madisyn Bennett, Chapal Davis, Maddie Grissom, Hannah Cheek, Spencer Daniel, Madi Hendrix, Sydney Leija and Logan McCain.

• Eighth grade: Hannah Bickford, Olivia Biddy, Tori Young, Ian Bairnsfa-ther, Kaleb Hodge, Josie Hoychick and John Pip-pens.

Honor

0605page08.indd 1 6/3/14 1:55 PM