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Year 152, No. 3 Rayville, La 1 Section, 10 Pages $1 School, hospital taxes to top Saturday’s ballot Richland Parish offi cials Sapp said the funds would proposition will be allocat- are asking people to vote on be used primarily to im- ed to the District 3 schools two bond issues affecting prove safety and security based on needs and student the schools and a third for by constructing a new lobby population. Richardson Medical Center entrance with updated en- In addition, Richardson on April 24. trance and exit doors, up- Medical Center will ask vot- Richland Parish Superin- dating restroom facilities ers to renew a 10.96 mill tendent of Schools Sheldon and bringing the school into property tax on April 24. Jones explained a bond is- compliance with the fi re The tax for Hospital Ser- sue for District 2 will help marshal’s offi ce by upgrad- vice District No. 1-B would with repairs and renovations ing the fi re detection system allow the district to collect at Start Elementary School and increasing fi re safety. an estimated $1,046,199.18 while a similar tax in District Voters in District 3 will per year for 10 years begin- 3 will be used for Rayville be asked to approve a larger ning in 2022. elementary, junior high and bond issue which will be The tax renewal would high schools as well as Holly used to upgrade facilities raise funds to be used for Ridge Elementary School. at all four schools in the the purposes of construct- Voters in District 2 are district. That 11.70 mills ing, maintaining, improving asked to approve a 10.5 property tax would fund and operating the hospi- mill property tax to pay off $12,350,000 in bonds for all tal facilities of the district, a $1,750,000 bond issue to three Rayville schools and including the purchase of be used for improvements Holly Ridge Elementary equipment. Property taxes to support Rayville, Start and Holly Ridge Schools will be on the ballot to Start Elementary School. School. Polls will be open from 7 this weekend in Richland Parish. Start Principal Landon Monies from the bond a.m. to 8 p.m. April 24. Livestock show successful despite pandemic The 2021 Northeast Lou- “This year’s show re- tured competition in beef out interruption,” Holmes He also commended the “The commitment from area isiana District Livestock quired a great deal of ad- cattle, sheep, goats, rabbits, said. “Whether we agree or individuals and businesses businesses and individuals Show defi nitely took ditional on a preparations and dairy cattle and poultry. disagree with any of the Co- which stepped up to sponsor to continue to support our different appearance this some creative scheduling to “Our livestock families vid-19 protocols, most par- this year’s stock show. area 4-H and FFA livestock year, but not even the grasp adhere to strict COVID-19 did an exceptional job of ticipants understood that our “This would have been exhibitors and other agri- of a pandemic could stop protocols,” LSU AgCenter’s cooperating with the proto- junior livestock show was an easy year to just say culture awareness activities 4-H and FFA members from stock show manager Jason cols put into place and be- not the time nor the place to you could not afford the is a true testament to how converging in Delhi Feb. Holmes said. cause of that we were able make a stand. For that, we extra expense, but they all deeply rooted in our com- 3-6. The four-day event fea- to complete each day with- are most appreciative.” stepped up,” Holmes said. munities they are.” Senator, mayor discuss projects for Rayville District 34 Senator Ka- trina Jackson visited Ray- ville last week to discuss numerous projects Mayor Harry Lewis would like to accomplish this year. Lewis said he discussed infrastructure within the town, including sidewalks, improved streets and lights on Highway 425 with the senator. Additionally, they discussed projects which are already in capital out- lay. Those projects involve securing monies to supply water and sewer to the In- dustrial Park and the Mega New construction under way in Delhi Site in Holly Ridge. Two major building projects are under way in the Town of Delhi. Construction is under “Senator Jackson wants way for a new convenience store at First Street on Hwy 80, above, and is expected to assist as much as possible to be completed by fall. Meanwhile, construction has begun on an addition to the to see that these projects are Richland Parish Learning Center, below, which will be the new home of the Council funded,” Lewis said. “Sena- on Aging Center. tor Jackson has been an ad- vocate for COVID vaccina- tions in rural communities.” Jackson keeps her con- stituents informed on CO- VID updates and legislative issues and has recently ini- tiated a weekly talk session via zoom at 6:30 p.m. Mon- Sen. Katrina Jackson, left, and Rayville Mayor Harry day evenings. Lewis, right, discuss upcoming projects for the Town “It is very encourag- of Rayville. ing to know we have one who works tirelessly for us the time to make in person thanks to Senator Jackson in Baton Rouge and takes visits.” Lewis said. “Many for her service.”

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The Richland Beacon-News -- Rayville, LA – April 22, 2021 -- Page 3 Eggplant can be a tasty addition to area diets By Cathy Agan pear-shaped or round. Size lesterol free, sodium free and will be tender. Avoid Wash eggplant just be- ways wash eggplant before Special Report range can go from that of a and low in calories. those that are shriveled. fore cooking and cut off cutting ends and slicing. golf ball to that of a foot- To fi nd a ready-to-eat Be careful when stor- the cap and stem. Eggplant Eggplant is very versa- Even though eggplant ball. eggplant at the local gro- ing eggplant since it is can be cooked with or with- tile and can be prepared in can be grown in Louisi- Eggplant is a good cery store or farmer’s mar- sensitive to heat and cold. out its skin. “Sweating” many ways. They are often ana, it doesn’t seem to be source of fi ber and isket, hightry the following tips. For best results, eggplant eggplants by salting them used as a meat substitute. a popular vegetable here in in Vitamins B and K. Egg- Eggplant skin should be should be stored between will tenderize the texture Eggplant is commonly northeast Louisiana. plant is also a great source smooth, shiny, and vivid 46 and 55 degrees Fahren- and lessen the bitter taste stuffed, fried, or cooked as Most people are familiar of antioxidants, which will in color. It should spring heit. Uncut and unwashed of the fl esh. To do this,a casserole, but can also be with the purple skin vari- help keep your body work- back when gently pressed eggplant should be placed slice the eggplant to de- steamed, roasted, boiled, ety, but did you know that ing at its best and may help with the pad of the thumb. in a plastic bag in the re- sired size and sprinkle with sautéed, stewed, or baked. eggplant can range in color reduce the risk of coronary Look for the stem and cap frigerator crisper drawer salt before laying it out for How you choose to en- from dark to light purple, heart disease, strokes, and to be bright green in color. to maintain crispness and 30 minutes to pull out the joy eggplant is up to you, green, yellow, black or some cancers. Other nu- Choose eggplants that are freshness. Plan to use egg- water content. Rinse to but I hope you will give it white? Some varieties can trients found in eggplant heavy for their size with plant within fi ve to seven remove salt. It is best to a try if you haven’t before! even be striped in color. include manganese, potas- no cracks or discolorations. days. Once the inner fl esh use a stainless-steel knife Cathy Agan is the LSU Eggplant also varies in sium, vitamin C and folate. Smaller, slender eggplants is exposed, eggplant will to avoid the fl esh turningAgCenter Area Nutrition size and shape. Some are Eggplants are fat free, cho- usually have smaller seeds perish quickly. black when cutting. Al- Agent. Police Report

The Rayville Police De- • Kristopher Oswald, “There is currently tation for loud music. partment made the follow- 38, 149 James Brown some construction work Chief Robinson encour- ing arrests for the week of Road, Rayville; disturbing being done in the town of ages citizens to come by Mueller, Inc. is a manufacturer of pre-engineered steel building April 11-18. the peace (general). Rayville,” he said. “You Rayville Police Depart- systems, metal roofing & components. We now seek a: • Adreanna Kendricks, • • • have to think about your ment at 900 Harrison Street Local Driver / Material Handler 22, 224 Reinhart Drive, The Rayville Police safety and the safety of oth- or call 318-728-4431 if you Oak Grove Branch Location Apt. 28, Parson; three Department issued a to- ers while driving. Please need his help in anyway. Job Overview & Requirements: counts of damage to prop- tal of 13 traffi c citationsobey the reduced speed He stated that his door is • Perform product loading/unloading • Coordinate delivery schedules & deliver products erty greater than $100 and this week. That number limits in the construction always open. • Operate piggyback forklift; training available simple escape. includes fi ve for speed-areas. Rayville police offi - • Must have high school diploma/GED • Clifton Lawson, 50, ing and one each for no cers will be monitoring the • 21 years of age or older 606 Rosa St., Rayville; driver’s license, careless speed limits throughout the RUMMAGE SALE • Hold class “A” CDL and material handling experience • 1 - 3 years previous truck driving experience required failure to appear for simple operation with an accident, city.” Where: • Drug screen & background check required battery, failure to appear running a stop sign/failure Chief Robinson also Rayville Church of God Benefits & Compensation • Starting base hourly rate: $18.75 - $20.15/hr. for aggravated assault and to yield, failure to secure advised the police are still When: • Employer paid benefits valued at $5 - $10 an hour. possession of synthetic registration, general speed getting complaints in ref- May 01, 2021 • Overtime pay opportunity marijuana. law (safe speed), expired erence to loud music. He Time: • Home every night.

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD DUNN BAPTIST RANKIN CHAPEL AFRICAN RICHLAND UNITED And ye shall serve the Lord your God, and he shall bless thy METHODIST EPISCOPAL PENTECOSTAL FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1474 Hwy. 80 • Delhi 35 McGowen Ln. • 728-6944 878-5802 bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the Robert S. Boyd • 728-9700 Epps Road Rayville • Pastor Mike Pastor Bernard C. RAYVILLE UNITED Ricky Long, Min. Jackson Duchesne, Jr. midst of thee. -- Exodus 23:25 METHODIST EASTSIDE BAPTIST MANGHAM ASSEMBLY MT. ZION BAPTIST ROBINSON BAPTIST ST. THERESA CATHOLIC EPISCOPAL 401 Louisa • Rayville PRESBYTERIAN 102 Horn Rd. • Rayville Possom Trail • Delhi 1308 Ferguson Rd. • Delhi 207 Main St.• Delhi Mike Palermo, 728-4853 OF GOD ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL 614-7372 878-9357 Clyde Piercy, Pastor 878-3484 115 Railroad Ave. • 248-2365 ST. PETER A.M.E. DELHI PRESBYTERIAN Pastor David Mosely Chris Crawford, Pastor 878-3229 Father Phillip Pazhayakari 834 Louisa• Rayville NEW BETHAL BAPTIST 108 May St. • Delhi PCA FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST Rev. Christie Fleming NEW BEGINNINGS 428 Hwy 3048 START BAPTIST 878-8331 Main St.• Delhi • 878-2358 WORSHIP CENTER 102 Cartlidge Rd. • 728-9226 Ira Bradley, Min. • 728-2631 728-4695 Rev. Walter E. Lawson Paul Lipe, Min. CHURCH OF CHRIST FULL GOSPEL Hwy 584 • Delhi • 578-0652 FIRST BAPTIST NEW FELLOWSHIP ST. PAUL BAPTIST Hwy. 856 • Archibald LITTLE CREEK UNITED RAYVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Matthew LaCaze, Pastor METHODIST 802 Martin Luther King Drive BAPTIST Hwy. 80 • Girard • 728-6353 Travis Arrant, Min. ABUNDANT LIFE 216 Julia • Rayville • Rayville • 728-4094 START ASSEMBLY OF GOD 326 Barfield Rd. • Delhi ST. PETER’S ROCK Hwy. 80 • Crew Lake Archibald • Jimmy Wilkins 728-2285 Pastor Vernon Foy CHURCH OF CHRIST 9 Russell Rd. • 728-4612 Pastor Daniel Dixon MISSIONARY BAPTIST 728-3115 MANGHAM UNITED Rev. John C. Albright 611 Main St.• Delhi Pastor Renita Hemphill GOOD HOPE BAPTIST NEW LIGHT BAPTIST 2558 Hwy 583 • Rayville Shirley Davidson, Pastor METHODIST 878-2l41 OTHER 132 Golson Rd. • Delhi Mangham 728-0298 FULL GOSPEL 508 Main St.• Mangham BAPTIST 878-3777 Aaron Davidson, Jr., Min. Otis Bowman, Minister APOSTOLIC VICTORY Cecil Gregory, Pastor COMMUNITY CHURCH 290-1065 • Jimmy Wilkins ALTO BAPTIST Gary Lynch, Minister CHURCH OF CHRIST TABERNACLE NEW PROSPECT BAPTIST TURKEY CREEK BAPTIST 37 Berry Rd • Rayville SHADY GROVE A.M.E. Dr. Alan Miller, Pastor 313 Main St. • Mangham GREATER PILGRIMS Hwy. 80 • Delhi • 878-9928 604 Vaughn • Delhi • 334-7408 Bear Skin Community, Epps 1520 Hwy. 132 • Mangham 614-8585 REST BAPTIST 878-9942 R. L. Berry, Pastor ANTIOCH #1 BAPTIST J.B. Bell, Min. • 926-5336 UNION VALLEY Pastor Darrell Ranell Stacy Givens, Pastor 331 Hwy 852 • Rayville #2 Austin Rd., Mangham MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST 728-9300 NEWTON BAPTIST BEE BAYOU FAITH Pastor Tommy Hunter Rev. Lionel Robinon, Pastor 263 Cook Rd.• Delhi 200 Pine St. • 728-2405 HEBERT FULL GOSPEL CHURCH CHAPEL HARMONY BAPTIST 728-5493 Jerry Lee 75 Sullivan Rd. • Columbia ANTIOCH #2 BAPTIST 196 McHand Dr. Christy Dunn, Pastor PENTACOSTAL 232 Temple Rd. • Rayville 42 Antioch Rd • Rayville CHURCH Delhi • 878-2183 Eugene Young, Pastor CHURCH OF CHRIST HOUSE OF GRACE Dee Temple, Pastor •728- Pastor Keith Evans 1226 Hwy 132 • Delhi Marvin Reiger, Pastor UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Cotton & Jewel • 728-5183 BETHAL PENTECOSTAL 0118 728-4047 Scott “Scottie” Gray, Pastor Hwy. 17 S.• Delhi • 878-8363 Wayne Edwards, Min. Hwy. 17 N.• Delhi • 878-5492 NORTH CENTRAL BAPTIST 110 Spencer St. • Rayville CHRIST WAY COMMUNITY Larry Walters, Min. Roger Temple, Pastor ARCHIBALD BAPTIST HEGWOOD GROVE Central Community • Delhi E.H. Johnson, Pastor CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH OF GOD LIVING WATER Brandon Penton Pastor Eddie Fuller WARDEN BAPTIST 281-4249 404 Madeline St. • Rayville Epps • Anthony Stuart, Warden • C.S. Cascio, Min. DUNN CHURCH OF GOD REVIVAL CENTER BEREAN BAPTIST ORANGE HILL BAPTIST BIBLE WAY PENTECOSTAL Tom Franks, Pastor Pastor WELCOME HOME BAPTIST Dunn • 402-505-1642 4974 Hwy. 80 W. • Rayville CHURCH River Rd. • 728-6862 904 Pine St. • 728-2129 JESUS HOUSE OF PRAYER HOLLY GROVE BAPTIST Claude Maddox, Pastor Danny Parker, Pastor 422 Madeline St. • Rayville Hebert DELHI ABUNDANT LIFE 113 Rundell Loop Rd. • Delhi Old Mangham Rd. • 728- PILGRIM REST #2 NEW BEGINNINGS Rex Robertson, Sr., Pastor BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH WEST NEW HOME RAYVILLE CHURCH OF 406 E. College St. • Delhi 3133 MISSIONARY BAPTIST TABERNACLE, INC. 878-1946 Hwy. 183, 5.5 mi. N/Holly BAPTIST GOD Archie Harrell, Minister 100 Church • 728-3085 Hwy. 137 • 728-6608 11 Cabuck Lane • Rayville Ridge HOLLY RIDGE BAPTIST 728-3865 FIRST UNITED NEW BEGINNINGS PINE HILL BAPTIST Jimmy Pelley, Pastor Carolyn Sue Day, Pastor Holly Ridge • 728-2338 WESTSIDE BAPTIST PENTECOSTAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRY BETHLEHEM BAPTIST Brick Yard St. • 728-2247 204 Morgan St. • Rayville Four Forks LONE CHERRY BAPTIST Hwy. 80 W. • Delhi • 878- SHADY GROVE CHURCH TABERNACLE PLEASANT GROVE #1 OF GOD METHODIST 728-3910 Mangham 5109 6045 Hwy 17 • Delhi BOEUF RIVER BAPTIST BAPTIST Good Rd. • 728-3924 Harold McCoy, Pastor Doyle Adams, Pastor WOODLAWN BAPTIST CREW LAKE UNITED 878-3489 John Cleveland, Min. 157 Pilgrim Rd.• Rayville Raymond Agent, Pastor Rev. Shane Lester NEW BEGINNINGS 728-2785 MACEDONIA BAPTIST 306 Oak Dr. • 728-2131 METHODIST 728-6105 Charles Ellzey, Pastor WOOLEN LAKE CHURCH FAITH MINISTERIES Pearl St. • Rayville Hwy. 133 •, Start • 341-7090 FIRST UNITED CALVARY BAPTIST Bobby Harris, Pastor OF GOD 112 McCaa • Rayville 728-4062 ZEBEDEE BAPTIST Marshall Sevier PENTECOSTAL Hwy. 576 • Mangham PLEASANT GROVE 728-7071 774 Burke Rd., Rayville Hwy. 561 • Hebert Hwy. 80 E. • 729-4219 Jeremy Bullock, Pastor BAPTIST DELHI UNITED METHODIST Beverly Ricard, Pastor MANGHAM BAPTIST Wayne Parker, Pastor • Rev. Stacy Thomas, Pastor Mangham • 248-2634 Hwy. 80 • Rayville • 728-6105 CHURCH OF GOD 715 Main St.• Delhi 878-2147 TRUCKER’S CHRISTIAN CEDAR BAPTIST 728-5588 GLAD TIDINGS Archibald • 248-3107 Rick Aultman, Min. IN CHRIST Ted Fine, Pastor CHAPEL RAYVILLE BAPTIST NEW ZION BAPTIST 409 Railroad • Mangham Brother Mickey Alexander CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 103 Jasper St. • Rayville MIDWAY BAPTIST 5 Adcock Road • Rayville DELHI CHURCH OF GOD HAMLETT TEMPLE C.M.E. Bill Nash, Pastor 1222 Rosa • Rayville • IN CHRIST John White, Pastor •728-882l CLOUD CREEK BAPTIST George Rd. • 728-5119 Tom Baker, Pastor 406 Scott St. • 728-2359 318-477-0132 319 First St.• Delhi • 878- 728-7228 CATHOLIC 609 Louisiana St. • 878-9905 VICTORY COMMUNITY 2121 MT. CALVARY BAPTIST Rev. Wilbert Saucer, Pastor Booker Burkhalter, Jr., Pastor HOLLY RIDGE UNITED MT. PLEASANT CHURCH Gerald Smith, Pastor River Rd. • 728-5238 SACRED HEART CATHOLIC FAITH CHURCH OF GOD METHODIST 1737 Hwy. 17, Epps 926- Hwy. 132 • Mangham Richard Robinson, Pastor RAYVILLE FIRST BAPTIST 716 Francis St.• Rayville IN CHRIST Off I-20 • 334-5743 3986 DELHI FIRST BAPTIST 728-2445 MT. ZION BAPTIST Dr. Eddie Wren, Pastor 203 Eugene St. • Rayville Dellie Hicks, Pastor Delhi • 878-3724 Father Phillip Pazhayakari Jeff Coleman, Pastor 410 Francis • 728-4841 728-3231 728-6766

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Hold MLB responsible for misguided woke corporate activism

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Un- create a pathway for illegalcrat “tax and spend” fash- you for a driver’s license tional broadcast rights This has happened de- fortunately, Biden stopped immigrants to become - votion Biden is advocating an to pick up your tickets. fees are distributed,- spite vis a disputed election construction of the border ers. increase in corporate taxes But they decided to play iting teams get a in portion which Biden did not wall, reinstituted the failed In essence it will give and wants to boost the top politics with voting and of the ticket sales- achievegener anything close to “catch and release” pro- Democrats a lock on the rate to 28%. elections in Georgia. ated by their appearance,a mandate. Even accepting gram and wanted to enact presidency and Congress While increasing taxes, Similarly, Joe Biden and those teams whichthe official election resultsa 100-day moratorium on for generations to come. Biden is also seriously in- spread partisan lies about exceed a set total show player that Biden lost 25 all deportations, until his On Friday, Biden moved creasing federal spending, the Georgia law. Even the salary amount pay states into and his party barely actions were challenged on to his plan to pack the which will only add to our Washington Post – which a fund which - is maintained distrib control of the in court by Texas Attorney Supreme Court with liberal already gargantuan nation- predictably leans left in uted to the teams U.S. which House of Representa- General Ken Paxton. justices. He announced the al debt of $28 trillion. support of Democrats – pay the least in tives, salaries. while achieving 50 To say Biden has been creation of a “commission” - gave Biden four Pinoc Additionally, the Leagueseats in the U.S. Senate. a disaster is an under- to study the issue. Crouere, Page 5 chio’s, their worst rating, negotiates with a players for spreading partisan union without any fear of lies about the law. outside competition for MLB’s decision is- inplayer services by a com- Inflation pops to 2.6 percent in six months petitive league due to the defensible. They made a The recovery is coronavirus hit- jobs and the least govern- 2020, and 17.5 million of anti-trust exemption. decision to pull the All- already occurring, ting U.S. shores inment dependency com- those jobs have already Politics aside, there Star game out of a city we don’t need more mid-January 2020, pared to the alternatives, been recovered, according is no reason for MLB that has fifty one percent stimulus. the price of oilthen we’d all be Keynes- the Bureau of Labor Statis- to retain this special ex- African-American and was at about $63.ians. tics household survey. emption that only they move it to Denver, a city he Con- Today, it’s at $60, However, in the 1930s, Keynes advised fiscal that is nine percent- Afri offsets to drops in aggre- Manning, Page 5 sumer more or less wherethe 1970s and the 2008- can-American. Congress TPrice In- it started. Similar- 2010s, during bad reces- gate demand that today in dex has predictably Robert ly, the value of thesions, and during good the U.S. are largely already jumped up 2.6 -per Romano dollar on a trade-times, too, the single most baked into the cake, with cent the past twelve weighted basis important factor to job cre- $5 trillion in new debt and months, and up 0.6 percenthas settled back to whereation appears to have been counting. The Richland Beacon-News in the month of Marchit started, now at 113.5 the as relative strength of the When the latest $1.9 alone as oil, gasoline andof April 9, compared to dollar115 and whether prices trillion Covid spending 603 Louisa St., Rayville, LA 71269 piped natural gas pricesmid-January 2020. It hadwere stable, and not neces- package hits the debt, that PHONE: 318-728-2250 • FAX: 318-728-5991 have rallied, according reached a peak of 126.5sarily in government spend- number will rise to almost to the latest data from late-March the 2020. And, 10-ing. $7 trillion. Periodicals Postage Paid at Rayville, LA 71269 Bureau of Labor Statistics,year treasuries are trading In the Great Depression, To a certain extent, this Send address changes to Postmaster: amid massive injections at 1.6 percent, close to last the problem was deflation is what usually happens in Richland Beacon-News, 603 Louisa St., Rayville, LA 71269 into the U.S. economy byyear in mid-January when but in the 1970s, it was recessions. When jobless- USPS 929-480 - - Published every Thursday Congress and Federal Reit was 1.7 percent. inflation. Both resulted in ness increases, govern serve, which have helped That’s quite a wild high unemployment. ment spending automati- Yearly subscription rates: create almost $5 trillion swing,of and that alone The financial crisis and cally increases because of $36.75 (In Parish) • $42.00 (Out of Parish) • $49.35 (Out of State) new debt since Jan. 2020.should probably advise the Great Recession of increased unemployment So far, prices are -stabithat Congress and the Fed 2007-2009 was a classic claims and use of food The Richland Beacon-News is the official journal of the Richland lizing to where they weretap on the brakes after a $5 boom to bust: Prices of stamps. Parish Police Jury, Richland Parish School Board, Town of Rayville, pre-Covid, with the currenttrillion borrowing binge housing and commodities But the relative strength Town of Mangham, Town of Delhi, Richland Parish, the Tensas Basin upward price movement the past year or so. including oil were soar- of the dollar appears to be a Levee District and Rayville-Delhi. following massive price Instead, after the $2.2 ing amid the cheap dollar, stronger predictor of where decreases last year duringtrillion CARES Act, the leading to the crash and unemployment is going. Staff the Covid recession that$900 billion phase four then deflation. On the gold standard, Garland Forman, Publisher, [email protected] saw the price of oil -go andbe President Joe Biden’s Trillions of dollars of following World War I, the Darryl Riser, Managing Editor, [email protected] - - Shari Smith, Advertising, [email protected] low zero in April 2020 $1.9 as trillion Covid spend fiscal and monetary stimu dollar and other currencies Will Mitchell, Photo Editor/Legals, [email protected] demand collapsed and -suping bill, Congress and lus later, and it would not including the British pound Sandy Igo, Bookeeping, [email protected] ply sat idle for months. the Biden administration be until 2014 that all of the were far too strong and In the meantime, theare lining up yet another 8 million jobs lost would could no longer be main- Copyright 2020, LSN Publishing Company, LLC. value of the dollar soared$3 trillion infrastructure be recovered. tained, and were causing All printed material is protected, and no portion of the content may to record highs and U.S.spending bill. In the current recession, deflation to set on in the be reproduced in any form, or by any means, without prior written This is where if Keynes- permission from LSN Publishing Company, LLC. treasuries’ interest rates 25.3 million jobs were late 1920s. went to less than 1 percent.ian economics created the initially lost when labor Prior to the Chinese most prosperity, the most markets bottomed in April Romano, Page 5

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Crouere From Page 4 His new budget calls for health equity for all.” $1.52 trillion in spending, This follows the Presi- Remembering our past... an increase of 8.4% from dent’s criticism of the the previous year. new Georgia election law Under President Trump, as “Jim Crow in the 21st the United States reached Century.” Never mind that energy independence for election hours were ex- the fi rst time in decades.panded, and that Georgia However, President Biden will offer 17 days of early immediately reversed voting, a longer period than course. many other states provide. He placed a moratorium Biden offered support for on new drilling leases on Major League Baseball federal territory and ended moving the All-Star game construction on the Key- from Atlanta and other stone XL pipeline. businesses condemning the Not surprisingly, Amer- law and even boycotting icans are paying more for the state of Georgia. gasoline as oil prices have Of course, while Biden skyrocketed since January. supports a boycott of Geor- The President’s global- gia, he refuses to advocate ist friends are also happy a boycott of the upcoming that he wants to revive Olympic Games in China, a nuclear deal with Iran, a country that offers no has returned to the Paris free elections or voting and Agreement and vowed to engages in actual genocide. act aggressively on climate The President is pursu- change issues. Biden will ing these initiatives while also be keeping our mili- claiming mask wearing is tary in Afghanistan for a “patriotic” and virtue sig- longer period, refusing to naling by adorning two of end a war that has lasted his own. As Biden goes twenty years. “woke,” Americans must In addition, President realize this is no joke, but Poppy Day 1977 Biden is changing the mili- the greatest attempt to ex- tary by welcoming trans- pand government and limit Rayville Mayor Joe Kalil designated Memorial Day as Poppy Day for the Town of Rayville. Tak- gender service members freedom in our country’s ing part in the ceremony were Girls State delegates Mimi Jordan of Riverfi eld Academy, Tammie once again, reversing the history. Dorman of Rayville High School, Dawn Love of Rayville High School. Janine Lee of Rayville High policy of the last adminis- Biden’s “woke” agenda School, Beverly Carter of Rayville High School and Cindy Cater of Holly Ridge. tration. His Defense Sec- is dangerous and destruc- retary is purging “extrem- tive and must be opposed ists” from the ranks of the for the actual survival of military, but many Repub- our country is at stake. licans suspect it is strictly an effort to target and re- Jeff Crouere is a na- move Trump supporters tive New Orleanian and and conservatives. is a political columnist, As a “woke” President, the author of America’s Biden is focusing on racial Last Chance and provides issues. His CDC Director, regular commentaries on Rochelle Walensky, an- the Jeff Crouere YouTube nounced that her agency channel and on Crouere. will “further investigate the net. For more informa- impact of racism on health tion, email him at jeff@ and efforts to achieve ringsidepolitics.com Holly Ridge Happenings Romano From Page 4 After the economy If Trump had insisted A little girl was week. Lawrence las Crawford from Palm nephew, Butch Stokes, and holding two ap- Smith and Hilda Sands, CA. The were in Katherine Gilley on April crashed, unemployment on a strong dollar to fi ght ples. Her mother Clack were here Monroe and West Monroe 24th, Laura Lewis on April was already high but it imaginary infl ation when went to the moon in 1931, prices were in fact drop- asked for one. The from West Mon- to visit Betty’s sister, Don- 25th, Scott Self and Allen the same year that Britain ping, he would have made girl quickly bit one roe on Tuesday. na, and Gerri Calloway. Ray Best on April 26th, apple, and them We did enjoy their Did we ever go way back Kasi McPherson, Jace fi nally left the gold stan- the same mistake Hoover dard. made in the early 1930s the other. Her mom visit since it had when Louise and Tanja Clack and Colby Sanders Herbert Hoover clung when his Fed strengthened held back her dis- been a few days joined us. We had a blast. on April 27th, Amy Whit- to the gold standard at its the dollar at the same time appointment. Then Shirley since they had I got Mrs. Yuonne Owens tington Barter and Sandra most untenable moment unemployment was ris- the girl handed Thompson been here. Always Dougles phone number Kay Guest on April 28th. and took the GOP with him ing. Franklin Roosevelt one to her saying: good to see them! and called her in Shreve- May these have many more in 1932 and 1934, when ended up making the same “Here, this is the sweetest David and Katherine port or Haughton. It was happy years to celebrate. Republicans were wiped mistake too after coming one.” Thomas from over on the her 91st birthday. That was Anniversary wishes to: out almost to the point off the gold standard in Moral: Never Judge Bonne Idee came on Fri- a lot more remembering Jason and Laurie Nix on of extinction politically. 1933, Franklin Roosevelt When a bird is alive, it day on their way with when and I loved it! Jen- April 25th, Paul and Judy Hoover sat by idly as un- repegged the dollar to gold eats ants. When the bird their camper trailer headed nifer Boyd stopped by for Slayter (25) years, and employment soared, reach- in April 1934, albeit at a has died ants eat the bird. for Poverty Point for the ice cream and, mercy me, Dennis and Cindy Odom ing 11.2 percent by the end higher price, and within One tree can be made into weekend. There they were it had been several years on April 26th and Bennie a million matchsticks, but joined by Steve Thomas since she we in here. Nice. and Fannie Wynn on April of 1930, up to 19.2 percent a few years, defl ation and by the end of 1931, up to dollar strength led the way only one match is needed and his wife and Alan Mc- The most expensive liq- 27th. May these share 25 percent in 1932 and to the double dip recession to burn a million trees. Cir- Vay and his wife. I almost uid in the world is a tear. many more happy years to- peaked in March 1933 at of 1937-1938. Trump did cumstances can change at talked Tanja into going It’s 1 percent water and 99 gether. 25.4 percent. the opposite. any time. Don’t devalue or over that night because I percent feelings. Think be- Have a great week! It was not until after the When the dollar hurt anyone in this life. You know they had some good fore you hurt someone. Please call and share1 U.S. departure from gold strengthens like it did in may be powerful today, but guitar picking and singing Happy Birthday this Remember: Salvation. in June 1933 by Franklin 2020, and unemployment time is more powerful then going on. Oh, well, didn’t week to: Ryan Clack and There is Not a Baptist way, Roosevelt that the unem- soars, the U.S. govern- you. do it. Wish I had. Ha! Donna Jones on April 22nd, a Pentecostal way or a We at Thompson’s Store Here this Monday was my little great niece, Reina Methodist way. Jesus said, ployment rate fi nally began ment resorts to borrowing coming down. and printing more money, had several visitors this Ken and Betty Doug- Rawls, on April 23rd, my “I am the way.” Similarly in the fl ooding U.S. treasuries 1970s, as the U.S. left markets, which is exact- From Page 4 the gold exchange ly what happened under Manning standard,unemployment Trump and now again un- enjoy and every American Rubio (R-FL), and Marsha Buddy Carter (GA), Rick (NM), Greg Steube (FL), topped 9 percent in 1975 der Biden. Now, even to- should embrace re-estab- Blackburn (R-TN) as origi- Allen (GA), Andrew Clyde Mary Miller (IL), Claudia as infl ation peaked at moreday, with all the spending, lishing competition into the nal co-sponsors. (GA), Chip Roy (TX), Lou- Tenney (NY), Scott Perry than 12 percent annually. the dollar is once again marketplace of what was On the House side, Rep. ie Gohmert (TX), Randy (PA), Rick Crawford (AR), Eventually in the 1980s, as slightly strengthening in once America’s pastime. Duncan has secured 29 Weber (TX), Brian Babin Lauren Boebert (CO), Bur- infl ation stabilized amid re- 2021, taking a little steam Currently, Lee, who original co-sponsors: Jim (TX), Pete Sessions (TX), gess Owens (UT), and Bob cord high interest rates, the out of the oil rally earlier serves as the ranking mem- Jordan (OH), Ralph Nor- Lance Gooden (TX), Paul Good (VA). unemployment rate came this month. Could defl ation ber of the Senate Judiciary man (SC), William Tim- Gosar (AZ), Andy Biggs down, too. set on again? Committee, Antitrust Sub- mons (SC), Marjorie Taylor (AZ), Jerry Carl (AL), Bar- Rick Manning is Presi- Overall, this advises Now, whether increas- committee has been joined Greene (GA), Austin Scott ry Moore (AL), Dan Bish- dent of Americans for price stability above all to ing spending is necessary by Cruz, Hawley, Marco (GA), Jody Hice (GA), op (NC), Yvette Herrell Limited Government. keep unemployment down. to beget a dollar weaken- If the dollar gets too strong ing cycle is controversial, or too weak, it’s not good, but what’s important is that whether correlating spikes even as prices have ap- Richland Community Centre I Richland Community Centre II Must be 62 years of age, or older, or in the dollar’s value to peared to stabilize and un- Must be 62 years of age, or older, or bouts of defl ation, in 2015-employment is dropping, Handicap/disabled regardless of age Handicap/disabled regardless of age 2016 and again in 2020 as Congress is still looking to Rental assistance available Rental assistance available the dollar reached an all- spend and print trillions of time high. dollars more. But history Come by or call Come by or call Then, starting in June shows the premium should 2020, after the dollar be put on price stability, (318) 728-0202 (318) 728-0202 peaked, we saw substan- not infl ation. 411 Madeline St. Rayville, La. 71269 411 Madeline St. Rayville, La. 71269 tial weakening of the dollar The recovery is already Office Hours M-TH 8:00-4:00 PM Office Hours M-TH 8:00-4:00 PM throughout the rest of the occurring, we don’t need Equal Housing Opportunity Equal Housing Opportunity year (probably engineered more stimulus. This institution is an equal opportunity provider; This institution is an equal opportunity provider; by Fed QE but also Trea- and employer TDD/1-800-846-5277 and employer TDD/1-800-846-5277 sury warehousing), and Robert Romano is the during that period more Vice President of Public than 16 million jobs were Policy at Americans for recovered. Limited Government.

Page 6 – Thursday, April 22, 2021 -- The Richland Beacon-News -- Rayville, LA The Water We Drink Market opportunities expanded ARCHIBALD WATER SYSTEM By Cecilia Stevens their local Council on Aging by mid-May,” Local Food Public Water Supply ID: LA1083012 Special Report office to register. Income Systems Coordinator for the We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2020. This report is designed to inform limits are $23,600 for single LSU AgCenter’s northeast you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide Louisiana seniors and households and $31,895 for region Cecilia Stevens said. you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually SNAP recipients have ex- two member households. “Tensas, Madison, and East improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. panded opportunities for The vouchers may be used Carroll parish farmers and to purchase fresh fruits, veg- vendors are preparing now Our water source(s) are listed below: access to healthy and fresh Source Name Source Water Type local foods thanks to efforts etables, herbs, and honey. for the 2021 season.” WELL #4 - COOPER LANE Ground Water by the Louisiana Department Farmers markets and Lake Providence and St. WELL #2 - SOUTH LITTLE EGYPT Ground Water WELL #3 - NORTH LITTLE EGYPT Ground Water of Agriculture, the USDA roadside produce stands in Joseph will host farmers WELL #1 Ground Water Louisiana are also expanding markets on Saturday morn- SNAP program and the LSU The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, AgCenter. access to SNAP recipients. ings and the Tallulah/Madi- springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring Commissioner of Agri- The LSU AgCenter’s Farm- son market will be on Tues- minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: culture and Forestry Mikeers Market Vendor Training, day and Thursday mornings. Microbial Contaminants - such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, Strain, DVM, encourages available through the Ag- Eating a healthier diet has agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. seniors age 60 and older in Center’s website, includes a never been more accessible Inorganic Contaminants - such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. Louisiana to participate in section on how farmers can for the residents in Louisi- Pesticides and Herbicides - which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and the Louisiana Department of accept SNAP benefits. Many ana. residential uses. of these produce vendors Check out the resources Organic Chemical Contaminants – including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of Agriculture’s Senior Farm- industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic ers Market Nutrition Pro- have also added EBT and listed or contact Cecilia Ste- systems. gram. This provides $24 per debit card readers to aid in vens at 318-435-2908 for Radioactive Contaminants – which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. month in vouchers to quali- sales processing. SNAP pur- more information. chasing guidelines are avail- A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated fied seniors to use at- Loui area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also siana farmers markets and able through the USDA. Cecilia Stevens is the includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water roadside produce stands. Se- “Most of our regional LSU AgCenter Local Food supply’s susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment farmers markets will be open Systems Coordinator. Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of ‘MEDIUM’. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment niors will be able to contact Plan, please feel free to contact our office. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for Calendar From Page 1 contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or • Cool Kids Mentor- Council meets at 5:30 p.m. King Street, Rayville. simply want to learn more about your drinking water, please contact Marlin Jordan at 318-248-3609. ing and Early Development the second Monday of each- • Food for Families, If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Program will host a sum- month at the Delhi Civic along with the Richland ARCHIBALD WATER SYSTEM is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety mer youth enrichment camp Center. Parish Sheriff’s Office, willof materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July be delivering boxes of com- potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. • The Rayville Town If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking 6 through Aug. 13. The Council meets at 6 p.m. on modities from 8-10 a.m. the water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or camp will feature a summer the second Monday of each third Friday of every month at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. meals program, outdoor month at the Rayville Civic at the Buckner substation. The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals - Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the adventures, mentoring and Center. You must be 60 years or period of January 1st to December 31st, 2020. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to off-site field trips. For more • The Mangham Town older. Please bring proof of contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. information, visit www. Council meets at 6 p.m. on income and ID to sign up. coolkidsinc.com. the second Monday of each If you have any questions In the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the following definitions: • The Richland Parishmonth at Mangham Town please call 728-2071. Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or meets at 6 p.m. Hall. a single penny in $10,000. Police Jury • Community Calendar Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or the first Monday of each • The Richland Parish events can be e-mailed to a single penny in $10,000,000. month at the Richland Po- School Board meets at 6 [email protected], called Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water. Treatment Technique (TT) – an enforceable procedure or level of technological performance which public water systems lice Jury Annex Building, p.m. on the second Monday in at 318-728-2250, faxed to must follow to ensure control of a contaminant. 35 Lynn Gayle Robertson of each month at the Rich- 318-728-5991 or brought by Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow. Road, Rayville. land Parish School Board the Richland Beacon-News Maximum contaminant level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is • The Delhi Town office on Martin Lutherat 603 Louisa St., Rayville. allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) – the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety. Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is PUBLIC NOTICE convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial The Richland Parish School Board is currently accepting applications for: contaminants. Level 1 assessment – A study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL/ PRINCIPAL INTERN Level 2 Assessment – A very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) Assigned to Rayville High School why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions. (Applicant pool may be used to fill upcoming 2021-22 vacancies) During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations. No violations occurred in the Calendar Year of 2020. Applicant must have at minimum: Our water system tested a minimum of 4 samples per month in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. With the microbiological samples collected, the water system collects disinfectant residuals • 5 years of successful teaching experience to ensure control of microbial growth. • Valid Louisiana teaching certificate Disinfectant Date Highest RAA Unit Range MRDL MRDLG Typical Source • Educational leader/ principal certification is preferred/ or enroll- Chlorine 2020 0.9 ppm 0.05-1.13 4 4 Water additive used to control microbes ment in a Master’s Degree Program working towards educational In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected. Chemical Sampling of our drinking leader certification is required water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results. To determine compliance with the primary drinking water standards, the treated water is monitored when a contaminant is elevated in the source water.

Teacher Assigned as Athletic Director/Head Football Regulated Contaminants Collection Date Highest Value Range Unit MCL MCLG ARSENIC 5/6/2019 1.4 0.9-1.4 ppb 10 0 Coach at Delhi High School Typical Source: Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes BARIUM 5/6/2019 0.032 0.021 - 0.032 ppm 2 2 Typical Source: Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits Applicant must have at minimum: CHROMIUM 5/6/2019 3.1 0.81-301 ppb 100 100 Typical Source: Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natural deposits • Undergraduate degree from an accredited university FLUORIDE 5/6/2019 0.16 0.14 - 0.16 ppm 4 4 • Valid Louisiana certified teaching certificate Typical Source: Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories NITRATE 6/12/2019 3.1 1.1-3.1 ppm 10 10 Applications can be requested by telephone by calling (318)728- Typical Source: Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits 5964, from the school district website www.richland.k12.la.us, SELENIUM 5/6/2019 1.4 0-1.4 ppb 50 50 Typical Source: Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from min or by visiting the central office complex. Application and resume Treated Water Regulated Contaminants should be directed by mail to Director of Personnel, Richland Parish NITRATE 6/12/2019 3.1 2.2-3.1 ppm 10 10 Typical Source: Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits School Board, 411 Foster Street, PO Box 599, Rayville, LA 71269, NITRATE-NITRITE 7/15/2020 2.9 2.1-2.9 ppm 10 10 by email to [email protected], or by visiting the central Typical Source: Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits office complex. Interviews will be held on a virtual platform fol- Source Water Radiological Contaminants COMBINED RADIUM 5/6/2019 1.22 0-1.22 pCi/l 5 0 lowing the close of the application period. Applications must be (-226 & -228) received no later than close of business at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, Typical Source: Erosion of natural deposits GROSS BETA PARTICLE 5/6/2019 1.74 0-1.74 pCi/L 50 0 April 26, 2021. ACTIVITY Typical Source: Decay Of Natural And Man-Made Deposits. Note: The Gross Beta Particle Activity Mcl Is 4 Millirems/ Year Annual Dose Equivalent To The Total Body Or Any Internal Organ. 50 Pci/L Is Used As A Screening Level. Treated Water Radiological Contaminants - No detected results were found in the Calendar Year of 2020 NOTICE Lead and Copper Date 90TH Percentile Range Unit ALSites Over AL LEAD 2020 2 0-3 ppb 15 0 The Richland Parish School Board is currently Typical Source: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits accepting applications for: Disinfection Byproducts Sample Point Period Highest LRAA Range Unit MCL MCLG TTHM 139 Hwy 135 2020 2 2.38-2.38 ppb 80 0 Typical source: by product of drinking water chlorination PERSONNEL SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER TTHM 646 Hwy 3048 2020 2 .92-1.92 ppb 80 0 Typical source: by product of drinking water chlorination (Applicant pool may be used to fill upcoming Source Secondary Contaminants Collection Date Highest Value Range Unit SMCL 2021-22 vacancies with similar job description) Chloride 6/15/2016 17.9 11.2 - 17.9 Mg/L 250 Iron 5/6/2019 0.082 0-.082 Mg/L 0.3 Applicant must have at minimum: Manganese 5/6/2019 0.08 0.0098 - 0.08 Mg/L 0.05 Ph 5/6/2019 7.2 6.8 - 7.2 PH 8.5 • High School Diploma or GED/HISET equivalent Silver 5/6/2019 0.0018 0-0.0018 Mg/L 0.1 • Typing proficiency Sulfate 6/15/2016 4.7 3.2-4.7 Mg/L 250 Treated Secondary Contaminants - No detected results were found in the Caldendar Year of 2020 Unresolved significant deficiencies that were identified during a survey done on the water system are shown below PAYROLL/BENEFITS BOOKKEEPER Date identified Facility Code Activity Due Date Decription (Applicant pool may be used to fill upcoming 2/28/2019 Water System OT101 GWR Address TT45 Deficiencies 6/18/2019 Critical System Component 2021-22 vacancies with similar job description) 2/28/2019 Water System OT101 GWR Approved Corrective Action Plan 5/01/2021 Critical System Component +++++++++++++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language+++++++++++++++ Applicant must have at minimum: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with • High School Diploma or GED/HISET equivalent HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means • Typing proficiency to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800–426–4791). Additional required health effects language: Applications can be requested by telephone by calling Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential (318)728-5964, from the school district website www.richland. problems. There are no additional required health effects violation notices. k12.la.us, or by visiting the central office complex. Application +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ and resume should be directed by mail to Director of Personnel, Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers. Richland Parish School Board, 411 Foster Street, PO Box 599, We at the ARCHIBALD WATER SYSTEM work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. Rayville, LA 71269, by email to [email protected], We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children’s future. Please call our office if you have questions, 318-248-3609. or by visiting the central office complex. Interviews will be held following the close of the application period. Applications must be received no later than close of business at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, April 26, 2021. www.richlandtoday.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE The estimated cost of the election as determined by the Louisiana Secre- tary of State is $16,000. STATE OF LOUISIANA tary of State is $8,150. THUS DONE AND SIGNED, at Rayville, Louisiana, on this, the 12th day PARISH OF RICHLAND THUS DONE AND SIGNED, at Rayville, Louisiana, on this, the 14th day of January, 2021. I, Stacie S. Williamson, Clerk, Fifth District Court and Jury Commissioner of January, 2021. /s/ Kevin Eppinette, President do herby certify that the following is a true and correct list of the PETIT /s/ Dr. Chris Morris, Chairman /s/ Sheldon Jones, Secretary-Treasurer- Superintendent JURY VENIRE drawn by the Jury Commission to serve during the term /s/ James W. Barrett, Jr., CEO, Secretary 4-1-2021,4-8-2021,4-15-2021,4-22-2021 of Court beginning APRIL 26, 2021. 4-1-2021,4-8-2021,4-15-2021,4-22-2021 1.Allen, Gordan V 76.Letlow, Julia Barnhill 2.Anderson, Lafayette Romeka 77.Lewis, Latrena Rashaun 3.Atkins, Craig E 78.Lofton, Martha G NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION 4.Bach, Stevie Rae 79.Lomax, Edna C Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Richland Parish PUBLIC NOTICE 5.Barnett, Tracey Gail 80.Long, Julie Ann School Board, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority (the I, Sonny J. Caston, DOC# 116778, have applied for clemency for my 6.Bass, Linda Jackson 81.Lowery Jr, James Terry “Governing Authority”) of the School District No. 2 of the Parish of Rich- conviction of Second Degree Murder .If you have any comments or wish 7.Bates, Marjorie Watkins 82.Marshall, Connie Lyne land, State of Louisiana (the “District”) on January 12, 2021, NOTICE IS to communicate with the Board of Pardons please call (225) 342-5421. 8.Bell, Murry William 83.Martin, Amanda Copes HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District Dates: 4-8-2021,4-15-2021,4-22-2021 9.Bennett, Amanda Marie 84.Matherne, Amy H on SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021, and that at the said election there will 10.Binkley I, Cody Lovell 85.Mckinley, Heather Danielle be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled 11.Bole, William C 86.Mckinney, Christie Kay to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of 12.Bowman, Virginia Nelle 87.Mcknight, Chasity Nicolle Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propo- 13.Brewer, Casey Lane 88.Mcmillan, Nolan sition, to-wit: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 14.Brown, Patsy Ann 89.Meloche, Hannah Merrell SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 OF THE PARISH OF RICHLAND, Tensas Basin Levee District 15.Bruyninckx, Jason Crawford 90.Mercer, Tommy Orion STATE OF LOUISIANA 505 District Road 16.Cade, Jess Daniel 91.Middleton, Katherine Lingefelt PROPOSITION 17.Clay, Kelvin Deshon 92.Miller, Sandra S Monroe, LA 71202 (Millage) Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Repairs: Ouachita River 18.Colquitt, Mrs Queenie Mae 93.Mize, April Shelitia Shall School District No. 2 of the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana 19.Copes, Barbara Wilson 94.Mizell, Brian Keith East Bank Levee System – Columbia, LA will be received by the Tensas (the “District”) (through the Richland Parish School Board acting as the Basin Levee District located at 505 District Road, Monroe, LA 71202, 20.Cowart, Arville F 95.Moore, Jeremy Adam governing authority thereof), incur debt and issue bonds not exceeding 21.Culipher, Johnna 96.Natt, Dora Carroll until 2:00 PM (local time), on May 10, 2021, and then at said office One Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,750,000) to run 22.Davison, Michelle Denean 97.Nielsen, Jonathan Rush publicly opened and read aloud. not exceeding twenty (20) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate 23.Dean, Buford Elaine 98.Penick, Abby Wiggins A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the Tensas Basin Levee District or rates not exceeding five (5%) per annum (the estimated millage rate to 24.Delaney, Misty Renee 99.Perry, Allen R Office at 505 District Road, Monroe, LA 71202, on April 28, 2021 be levied in the first year of issue is 10.5 mills), for purposes of acquir- 25.Dilley, Matthew Luke 100.Pham, Leanne Marie at 2:00 PM. ing and/or improving lands for building sites and playgrounds; including 26.Donald, Mrs Voncile Jo 101.Ponsell, Bo Michael The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, 27.Dosher, Donnie William 102.Reynolds, Allen construction of necessary sidewalks and streets adjacent thereto; purchas- Information for Bidders, BID, BID BOND, AGREEMENT, GENERAL 28.Drummer, Yvette 103.Robertson, Tasha Michelle ing erecting and/or improving school buildings and other school related CONDITIONS, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, DRAWINGS, 29.Duros, Lynnett Taylor 104.Robinson, Charles Darryl facilities within the District and acquiring the necessary equipment and SPECIFICATIONS, and ADDENDA, may be examined at the following 30.Ellis, Dana Sevier 105.Robinson, Charles Edward furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds will location: 31.Elmore, Sandra Lee 106.Rockett, Landon Everett be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem Denmon Engineering 32.Englerth, Mrs Mary A 107.Rodgers, Reginald Damon taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Sec- 114 Venable Lane 33.Ford, Hunter Logan 108.Rogers, Roger Earl tion 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory Monroe, Louisiana 71203 34.Fountain Jr, Robert L 109.Scott, Vernell authority supplemental thereto? Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS must be obtained at the 35.Franks, Hannah Marie 110.Searcy, John Thomas The said special election will be held at the following polling places situ- office of Denmon Engineering, located at 114 Venable Lane, Monroe, 36.Franks-Brown, Beverly 111.Seymour, Marsha Ann ated within the District, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m., Louisiana, upon payment of $25.00 deposit for each paper set or a fee in 37.Freeland, Alicia Suzanne 112.Sharbono, Carey Michael and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions the amount of $25.00 for each set of electronic documents (pdf formatted 38.Futch, Sandra Kaye 113.Simms, Chris Dewayne of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit: plans and specification on CD). Please mail all requests and deposits for 39.Garrison, Jacob Lee 114.Skipper, Natalie Wike PRECINCT POLL PLACE NAME POLL PLACE LOCATION CITY plans to our mailing address, P. O. Box 8460, Monroe, Louisiana 71211. 40.Gilley, Judy Smart 115.Smith, James Michael 00/11 Start Elementary School Gym 883 Charleston Dr. Start Deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders 41.Glass, Katie Lavonne 116.Smith, Terri Lynn 00/12 Start Elementary School Gym 883 Charleston Dr. Start shall be fully refunded upon return of the documents no later than 10 days 42Hall, Dawn Michele 117.Stephenson, Roger Dale 00/12A Start Elementary School Gym 883 Charleston Dr. Start after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the 43.Halton, Annie B 118.Straughter, Daniel Lamaris The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling deposit less the actual cost of reproduction, shall be refunded upon return 44.Hamm Jr, Thomas Luerue 119.Sullivan, Carmen Gay places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in- of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. 45.Hardy, Char’main Lashundra 120.Swain, Zachary Ryan Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those designated ac- The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids received for just 46.Harrell, Mackenzie Layne 121.Tanner, Cherie Danielle cording to law. cause per State Public Bid Law. 47.Hartman, Chelsea 122.Temple, Billy Joe Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax Date April 7, 2021 48.Hawkins, Tiffany Colleen 123.Templeton, Shelia Ann described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide /s/ Drew Keahey, President 49.Henderson Sr, John W 124.Thomas, Tonya Renee’ retirement systems in the manner required by law. April 15, 2021, April 22, 2021, April 29, 2021 50.Henderson, Mikel 125.Thompson, Wade Michael The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable 51.Henderson, Undra Denell 126.Travis, Leon provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6-A and Chapter 6-B of Title 18 of the 52.Hicks, Joseph Ryan 127.Turner, Jessica Monique Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional 53.Holland, Elizabeth Vaughn 128.Varnado,Melody Leanne Weston and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, PUBLIC NOTICE 54.Holmes, Kathryn Hill 129.Walker Sr, Robert L as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitute therefor, ADVERISEMENT FOR BIDS 55.Hosea, Joan Kennedy 130.Wallis, Bethany Nicole as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, ON EQUIPMENT LEASE 56.Hoston, Latoya R 131.Washington, Celanzsia I will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE 57.Hughes, Buddy 132.Washington, Latasha Rochelle RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet SEALED bids will be received by the Richland Parish Police Jury, 58.Hutson, Daniel Cole 133.Washington, Marvin Ray at its regular meeting place, School Board Office, 411 Foster Street, Ray- 59.Island, Claudell Lawrence 134.Weems, Tracey Scott Secretary-Treasurer, at P.O. Box 668 or 35 Lynn Gale Robertson Road, ville, Louisiana, on July 12, 2021, at FIVE THIRTY O’CLOCK (5:30) Courthouse Annex Building, Rayville, LA, 71269, until 10:30 A.M., 60.Jackson, Anastacia Elizabeth 135.Wilhite, Lorenza Darrell P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to ex- 61.Johnson Jr, Homer Lee 136.Wilkerson, Reagan Mcdonald (local time) Friday, April 30, 2021. Bids will be open and read aloud at amine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special 62.Johnson, Alterian Bentrel 137.Williams, Brandy Nielsen 10:00 A.M. on May 3, 2021, and awarded at the Regular Meeting at 6:00 election. The Governing Authority reserves the right to postpone the date 63.Johnson, Amanda D 138.Williams, Claudia Stacey P.M., as the item is listed on the agenda. Please mail bids (no fax bids) to and time set forth above for the canvass of the returns (without any further 64.Jones, Leisa Ann Cumpton 139.Williams, Melissa Dawn Richland Parish Police Jury, P.O. Box 668, or you may hand deliver bids publication of notice of the change in the date, time and/or location). All 65.Jones, Norman Jean 140.Williams, Paige Grissom to Secretary-Treasurer’s office at 35 Lynn Gale Robertson Road, Rayville, registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election 66.Jones, Stephanie R 141.Williams, Willie Mae Louisiana, 71269. 67.Jones, Vermyrtis Leeneise 142.Willis, Michael L and voting machines will be used thereat. ITEM # 1 CAT 308E EXCAVATOR W/CLEAN OUT BUCKET AND 68.Jordan, Melinda Gail 143.Wilson, Alicia Danelle Gray The estimated cost of the election as determined by the Louisiana Secre- HYDRAULIC THUMB (OR EQUIVALENT) 69.Kelley, Lora Phillips 144.Wilson, Marquis Durell tary of State is $4,000. 36 Months Full Machine Warranty 70.Kelly, Maggie Lee 145.Winters, Dan Raymond THUS DONE AND SIGNED, at Rayville, Louisiana, on this, the 12th day SEE JOEY EVANS, PARISH MANAGER CONCERNING 71.Keys, Sharon A 146.Wood, Samantha Wilcher of January, 2021. SPECIFICATIONS: 72.Lane, Kaycie 147.Yates, Alicia O’neal /s/ Kevin Eppinette, President 318-728- 2061 73.Laprarie, Kenneth L 148.Young, Carrie Bell /s/ Sheldon Jones, Secretary-Treasurer- Superintendent BY ORDER OF RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY 74.Lee Jr, Willie Elhart 149.Young, Leroy 4-1-2021,4-8-2021,4-15-2021,4-22-2021 Laura Mulhern 75.Leggins, Timika Michelle 150.Young, Teadra Delanette Secretary-Treasurer APRIL 15, 2021, APRIL 22, 2021, APRIL 29,2021 IN FAITH WHEREOF, Witness my Signature and Official Seal of Office NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION on this 23RD day of MARCH, 2021. Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Richland Parish I, Stacie S. Williamson School Board, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority (the PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk, Fifth District Court, Richland Parish, Louisiana “Governing Authority”) of the School District No. 3 of the Parish of Rich- OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE 4-15-2021,4-22-2021 land, State of Louisiana (the “District”) on January 12, 2021, NOTICE IS RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District Regular Session on SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021, and that at the said election there will The Richland Parish School Board met at its offices in Rayville, be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled Louisiana, on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Agenda Item 1. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance; Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Com- Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propo- Agenda Item 2. Members present: Rev. Eugene Young, Jr., Ms. Marie missioners , acting as the governing authority (the “Governing Author- sition, to-wit: Lewis, Mr. Billy Calvert, Dr. Georgia Ineichen, Mr. Kevin Eppinette, Mr. ity”) of the Hospital Service District No. 1-B of the Parish of Richland SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 OF THE PARISH OF RICHLAND, Joe Chapman, Mr. James Hough. Members absent: Mr. Moses Wilkins (the “District”) on January 14, 2021, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that STATE OF LOUISIANA Late Arrival: Mr. Chris Pruitt -6:04PM a special election will be held within the District on April 24, 2021, and PROPOSITION Agenda Item 3. Rev. Young moved; seconded by Dr. Ineichen to approve that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in (Millage) the February 9, 2021 Regular Session Minutes before publishing in the the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Shall School District No. 3 of the Parish of Richland, State of Louisi- Official Journal; VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of ana (the “District”) (through the Richland Parish School Board acting Absent: Mr. Moses Wilkins. the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: as the governing authority thereof), incur debt and issue bonds not ex- Motion Carried HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1-B ceeding Twelve Million Three Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars Agenda Item 4. The Board recognized Taylor and Sons presenting Sunny OF THE PARISH OF RICHLAND, STATE OF LOUISIANA ($12,325,000) to run not exceeding twenty (20) years from date thereof, Wiggers as the Employee of the Month; PROPOSITION with interest at a rate or rates not exceeding five (5%) per annum (the Agenda Item 5. The Board received an update pertaining to the spring Shall the Hospital Service District No. 1-B of the Parish of Richland, State estimated millage rate to be levied in the first year of issue is 11.79 mills), 2021 Louisiana Department of Education Assessment and Accountability; of Louisiana (the “District”), be authorized to renew and continue to levy for purposes of acquiring and/or improving lands for building sites and Agenda Item 6. Mr. Hough moved, seconded by Rev. Young authoriz- and collect a special tax of ten and ninety six hundredths (10.96) mills playgrounds; including construction of necessary sidewalks and streets ing the Business Manager to open an investment account with Argent (the “Tax”) on the dollar on all property subject to taxation in the District, adjacent thereto; purchasing erecting and/or improving school buildings Financial for the investment of unspent District 1 bond Proceeds; (an estimated $95,456.13 reasonably expected at this time to be collected and other school related facilities within the District and acquiring the VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Moses Wilkins from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in Motion Carried. beginning with the year 2022 to and including the year 2031, for the pur- the public, which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will Agenda Item 7. Mr. Chapman moved, seconded by Dr. Ineichen to revise poses of constructing, maintaining, improving and operating the hospital be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the man- the following job descriptions: facilities of the District, including the purchase of equipment therefore, ner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of a) Personnel Secretary/Bookkeeper said tax to be a renewal of an existing tax which will expire in 2021? Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto? b) General Fund Bookkeeper The said special election will be held at the following polling places situ- The said special election will be held at the following polling places situ- c) Superintendent’s Secretary ated within the District, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m., ated within the District, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m., d) Data Coordinator Secretary/Bookkeeper and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions e) Electrician/Painter of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit: of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit: VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Moses Wilkins. PRECINCT POLL PLACE NAME POLL PLACE LOCATION CITY PRECINCT POLL PLACE NAME POLL PLACE LOCATION CITY 00/04 Archibald School Bldg. 3768 Hwy 15 Archibald Motion Carried 00/01 (In-Part) Mangham Fire Station #3 3237 Hwy 132 Mangham 00/08 Archibald Alto Fire Station 2737 Hwy 135 Archibald Agenda Item 8. The school board received the following monthly reports: 00/04 (In-Part) Archibald School Bldg 3768 Hwy 15 Archibald 00/11 Start Elementary School 883 Charleston Drive Start 00/08 (In-Part) Archibald Alto Fire Station 2737 Hwy 135 Archibald a) Personnel Chart 00/12 Start Elementary School 883 Charleston Drive Start 00/10 (In-Part) Rhymes Office 328 Rhymes Rd Rhymes Community b) School Lunch 00/12A Start Elementary School 883 Charleston Drive Start 00/13Eugene Street Community Center 317 Eugene Street Rayville 00/13 Eugene Street Community Ctr. 317 Eugene Street Rayville c) Sales Tax Monthly Receipts 00/17Parish Courthouse (Basement) 708 Julia Street Rayville 00/17 Parish Courthouse (Basement) 708 Julia Street Rayville d) Financial - General Fund 00/18 Rayville High Gym Lobby 225 Hwy 3048 Rayville 00/18 Rayville High Gym Lobby 225 Hwy 3048 Rayville 00/23Eugene Street Comm Center 317 Eugene Street Rayville Agenda Item 9. The Board received information on upcoming district 00/23 Eugene Street Community Ctr. 317 Eugene Street Rayville 00/25 Holly Ridge School Gym 2306 Hwy 183 Rayville events; 00/25 Holly Ridge School Cafeteria 2306 Hwy 183 Rayville 00/26Holly Ridge School Gym 2306 Hwy 183 Rayville Agenda Item 10. The Board received an update on Richland Parish 00/26 Holly Ridge School Cafeteria 2306 Hwy 183 Rayville 00/27 Thompson’s Store 963 Hwy 183 Rayville School Board 2020-2021 School Reopening Plan; 00/27 Thompson’s Store 963 Hwy 183 Rayville The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling Agenda Item 11. Ms. Lewis moved, seconded by Dr. Ineichen to adjourn. places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in- places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in- VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Moses Wilkins Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those designated ac- Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those designated ac- Motion Carried cording to law. cording to law. SHELDON JONES, SECRETARY Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable KEVIN EPPINETTE, PRESIDENT described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6 and Chapter 6-B of Title 18 of the Lou- RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD retirement systems in the manner required by law. isiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and 4-22-21 The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6-A and Chapter 6-B of Title 18 of the provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitute therefor, as Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will PUBLIC NOTICE and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS I, Anthony D. Oatis, DOC# 494984, have applied for clemency for my as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitute therefor, HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at conviction of manslaughter .If you have any comments or wish to com- as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, its regular meeting place, Richardson Medical Center, 254 Highway 3048, municate with the Board of Pardons please call (225) 342-5421. will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE Rayville, Louisiana on July 29, 2021, at TWELVE O’CLOCK (12:00) Dates: 4-22-2021,4-29-2021,5-6-2021 IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet P.M. and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to ex- at its regular meeting place, School Board Office, 411 Foster Street, Ray- THE amine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special ville, Louisiana, on July 12, 2021, at FIVE THIRTY O’CLOCK (5:30) PUBLIC NOTICE DEADLINE IS election. The Governing Authority reserves the right to postpone the date P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to ex- and time set forth above for the canvass of the returns (without any further MONDAY AT 3:00 PM amine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special publication of notice of the change in the date, time and/or location). All For more information contact Will Mitchell at election. The Governing Authority reserves the right to postpone the date registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election 318-728-2250 and time set forth above for the canvass of the returns (without any further or email: and voting machines will be used thereat. Notice is HEREBY further publication of notice of the change in the date, time and/or location). All given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the [email protected] registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election Propositions above shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retire- and voting machines will be used thereat. ment systems in the manner required by law. The estimated cost of the election as determined by the Louisiana Secre-

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