ww.concordiasentinel.com Concordia sentinel • October 18, 2017 • 7B Demon hoops meets media "C'mon and get in my van." the sidelines." helped by the return of Zeek That's the phrase that greeted Dupuy said his Lady Demons Woodley, which included victo- Northwestern State basketball are making a smoother transition ries over Stephen F. Austin and coaches Mike McConathy and in his second year. over eventual champion New Or- Jordan Dupuy at the Southland "It's been a lot smoother be- leans. Conference Basketball Media cause everybody understands Woodley won't be back, but the Day on Monday at the Houston what needs to happen and what Demons have key returners like Rockets' Toyota Center. we expect," Dupuy said. "The Devonte Hall, Ishmael Lane and The phrase makes more sense players are much further ahead in Iziahiah Sweeney to pair with when it comes from Women's understanding our scheme, and West. Basketball Hall of Famer Van we really concentrated last year "We realized as a staff that we Chancellor, who interviewed on changing our culture to be a did a good job of keeping our both coaches in a van as part of a more up-tempo team. guys together through a tough carwash of activities for Mc- "After losing Beatrice Attura, stretch before we played some re- Conathy and Dupuy. we know we have to fill that void ally good basketball down the "That was my favorite segment with multiple people. Cheyenne stretch," McConathy said. "It just because Van is a legend in Brown knows that she'll have a made you think about what it our game and is always so enthu- target on her back after averaging could have been if we would RiveR City Bass CluB hosted its Oct, 14, 2017 tournament on Lake Bruin with 19 mem- siastic," said Dupuy, the second- 17 points and seven rebounds last have had all those points on the bers fishing. We had 14 limits and no zips. Winners were from left. Jeremy Owens with 5 fish year NSU women's head coach. year." floor at the same time all season. weighing 13.28 lbs and a 3.25 kicker, Neal Wilson with 5 fish (12.36/3.07 kicker), Greg Rabb "We talked about some subjects Brown was selected to the "Running five in and five out with 5 fish (11.39 and the 3.63 big bass of the day), Dale Jamison with 5 fish (11.03/3.19 that were very important to me Southland Conference Preseason in our wave system will be a lot kicker), Junior Williams with 5 fish (9.52). Others with fish were Ronny Douglas with 5 fish like balancing family and basket- Second Team. more fun this year because we (9.21), Dennis Mulvihill with 5 fish (9.20), Boogie Long Jr with 5 fish (9.13), Lane Strong with ball as a young coach." Both the Demons and Lady should have the depth to get back 5 fish (9.06), Shannon Gay with 5 fish (7.55), Corey Williams with 5 fish (7.16), Drew Weaver McConathy and Dupuy shot Demons were picked to finish to our trademark style of play." with 5 fish (6.60), David Smith with 5 fish (6.23), Bo Strahan with 4 fish (6.22), Jimmy June hoops against each other in a eighth by the league's coaches The men and women open their with 5 fish (5.47), Joey Gilbert with 3 fish (4.94), Carrol Huff with 2 fish (3.09), Daniel Huff with Facebook Live segment, tying and sports information directors. seasons on Nov. 10 as the 3 fish (2.80) and Nolan Owens with 1 fish (.98). each other with just one miss The Demons won three of their Demons head to Texas and the dressed in full suits. last four games this past season women head to Ole Miss. McConathy spent a lot of time Former Tigers ready for NBA tip-off talking about the return of guard Jalan West, who enters his sev- Experience & Results Matter The 2017-18 National Basketball Association sea- the Grizzlies will host the New Orleans Pelicans in enth overall season as the school son began Tuesday and six former Tigers are listed a 7 p.m. CT game televised in South Louisiana on leader in career assists (614), on opening rosters for teams in the opening week. FSNOLA. Martin, who battled injuries his first two third in career steals (219) and Although it is a year delayed, the 2016 NBA No. years, averaged 16.6 minutes per game and posted sixth all-time in scoring (1,592). 1 pick will have a national television debut on 10.4 points a game, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists. In 2014-15, his last full season, Wednesday night when Ben Simmons and the Garrett Temple, in his ninth season in the league, he was the only player in the Philadelphia 76ers travel to Washington for a 6 p.m. is now the senior member of the LSU contingent in NCAA to rank in the Top 25 na- contest on ESPN. Simmons, who missed all of last the NBA as he enters his second year in Sacramento. tionally in scoring, assists and year with a preseason scrimmage leg injury, aver- He averaged 23 minutes a game and had numbers steals, leading the country in as- aged 22.8 minutes in the preseason with numbers of of 10.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists a game. sists with 7.7 per game. 11.4 points per game, 6.2 rebounds a game and 5.4 Rookie Antonio Blakeney, who after two years at West missed all but one game assists. Also on Wednesday in 6 p.m. CT games, LSU, made a good enough impression with the (the opener of the 2015-16 sea- Johnny O’Bryant III and the Charlotte Hornets will Chicago Bulls in the summer league to earn a two- son) with two torn ACLs. travel to Detroit. O’Bryant III, who signed a multi- way contract with the Bulls. It is a contract that will "He's arguably the best player year contract with Charlotte at the end of last sea- allow him to be with the Bulls at points during the I've been around as a coach or a son, averaged 16.2 minutes in the preseason, 6.8 season as well as with their G-League franchise, the player," said McConathy, who points and 3.6 rebounds. Windy City Bulls. Chicago opens Thursday at 6:30 was one of the best scorers in Jordan Mickey and his new team, the Miami Heat, p.m. at Toronto. Blakeney averaged 7.7 minutes in Louisiana Tech history and was will be on the road to take on Orlando. Mickey, who the preseason and 4.5 points. drafted into the NBA. "He's signed a guaranteed contract with the team after a Brandon Bass and Justin Hamilton, who both doing really well in practice, and couple of years going back and forth between played in the league last season, have both signed we're very thankful he got a sev- Boston and the Maine G-League team, averaged contracts with teams in China for this basketball enth year from the NCAA. 12.2 minutes in preseason play, scoring 5.5 points season, and Tim Quarterman, who played for the George R. Merriman II, MD, FACS, FASMBS "He has a lot more fun playing per game and 3.3 rebounds. Portland Trail Blazers last year, was traded to Hous- on the court than coaching from Jarell Martin enters his third year in Memphis and ton.
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Déjà vu Tanning, 195 Ferguson Road, Monterey (name change) Mr. Riley thanked the administration for addressing a recent new teacher pay issue. Normally, teacher contract and pay periods are September-August. Cur- A motion was made by Mr. Dunbar seconded by Mr. Probst to approve TNT Gas Supply, 4616 Hwy 84, Vidalia (additional location) rently, new teachers report for duty in August, but are not paid until the first the minutes of the regular meeting of September 11, 2017 as mailed. Motion month of the contract period (September). After discussion, it was moved by carried. Motion carried. Ms. Probst, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried unanimously to allow for new teacher salary payments to be on a 13 month period, if requested by the em- A motion was made by Mr. Parker seconded by Mr. Shirley for the jury A motion was made by Mr. Shirley seconded by Mr. Parker to approve ployee. This would be optional and available to all new teachers in the future, to now sit as the Board of Review for the 2017 Ad Valorem Property Tax Roll. Superintendent’s Material & Work Request as follows: but is only applicable for their first year of service. Motion carried. Clean Canal W-17 on Raymond Cowan Road The following personnel announcements were made: Mr. Jerry Clark, Tax Assessor, advised that Aaron’s Inc. was the only firm to protest the proposed assessment and seek relief. Mr. Clark requested the Clean ditch at 115 Woodmount Leaves: jury certify the assessment as presented. A motion was made by Mr. Parker Caitlin Bebee, Teacher, Monterey High School, maternity leave/extended med- seconded by Mr. Shirley to certify the assessment as presented by Mr. Clark 21 yards of pitrun on Bodark Road ical leave upon exhaustion of accumulated sick leave, effective August 18, 2017 and the Assessor’s office. Motion carried. through September 18, 2017. 14 yards of washrock on Finley Road Mr. Michael DeCaire, Executive Director of Central Louisiana Human Lesley Hughes, Speech Pathologist, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, ma- Services District addressed the jury as to the services his office provides. Mr. 7 yards of washrock on Rokofee Road ternity leave/extended medical leave upon exhaustion of accumulated sick Decaire described that the CLHSD oversees the delivery of publicly funded com- leave, effective August 14, 2017 through October 6, 2017. munity based mental health and developmental disorders to Concordia Parish. Haul and spread 6-10 on Boggy Bayou Road Mr. DeCaire provided an overview of the services and programs his office pro- Retirements: vides as well as the resources for individuals seeking services in our area. The Jeanette Bullock, SFS Technician, Monterey High School, effective August 25, CLHSD houses an office in Jonesville, LA to service our area. Mr. DeCaire also Mr. Dunbar addressed the need to repair or replace the culvert in the 2017. made known the need for social workers and therapists with skills in substance area of Hwy 84 at Vail Acres Road. He was advised this area is under the ju- abuse and mental disorders for his office. The jury thanked Mr. DeCaire for com- risdiction of the State Highway Department. Mr. Dunbar stated he would contact Resignations: ing. the appropriate office to rectify the situation. Alisa Basco, Teacher, Ferriday High School, effective August 7, 2017.
A motion was made by Mr. Shirley seconded by Mr. Cook to approve a Mr. Dunbar also expressed to the jury of the lack of progress on the Vi- Tessa Aldridge, Teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, effective August resolution certifying the compliance with federal and state regulations as per- dalia Canal at Logan Sewell Road. This area needs maintenance work and a 7, 2017. taining to the National Bridge Inspection Standards as follows: culvert replaced. A discussion ensued with Mr. Jackie Pugh, Superintendent, stating that he was short of drivers but will assign the excavator to the project Arlana Davis, Principal, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 25, R E S O L U T I O N when completed with the current job. No further action taken on this matter by 2017. the jury. WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulation as enacted by the United States Joan Mangiaracina, SFS Technician, Monterey High School, effective August 3, Congress mandates that all structures defined as bridges, located on all public Motion carried. 2017. roads, shall be inspected, rated for safe load capacity, and posted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and that an inventory of these The jury reviewed the correspondence submitted for discussion. Upon Bobbie Williams, Teacher, Ferriday High School, effective August 7, 2017. bridges be maintained by each State; and review, Recreation District #3 had sent a copy of their last meeting. Mr. Dunbar requested that the minutes from Recreation District #3 be obtained and shared Brenda Woods, Teacher, Ferriday High School, effective August 7, 2017. WHEREAS, the responsibility to inspect, rate and load post those bridges under with the jury. the authority of Concordia Parish in accordance with those standards is dele- Brett Orren, Teacher, Vidalia High School, effective August 7, 2017. gated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to Con- There being no further business a motion was made by Mr. Parker sec- cordia Parish. onded by Mr. Dunbar that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Appointments: Jerrell Hayes, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the governing authority of Concordia Parish ______August 9, 2017. (which is the Police Jury, herein referred to as the Parish), that the Parish in regular meeting convened, does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Sandi T. Burley, Secretary Treasurer Glynis Cephus, Teacher, Vidalia High School, effective September 11, 2017. Transportation and Development (herein referred to as DOTD) that for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017: 10/18 Miguele Paige, 5 hour/ 10 month janitor, CPAMST, effective August 18, 2017. ______1. The Parish has performed all interim inspection on all Parish owned or main- Angela Guillot, Paraprofessional, Special Populations, effective August 9, 2017. tained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards. CONCORdIa PaRISh RECREaTION dISTRICT #1 REgULaR MEETINg Transfers: SEPTEMbER 21, 2017 Cynthia Johnson, Teacher, Vidalia High School, to Interim Administrative Assis- 2. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish have been structurally ana- 6:00 P.M. tant, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 28, 2017. lyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with ASSHTO Manual for Maintenance Inspection of Bridges. The load posting in- The Concordia Parish Recreation District #1 met this day in regular session Neashion Davis, Teacher, Vidalia High School, to Interim Administrative Assis- formation that has been determined by the LA DOTD for all bridges where the convened at the Town of Ferriday City Hall, Ferriday, LA. tant, Vidalia High School, effective September 11, 2017. maximum legal load under Louisiana State Law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above has been critically reviewed by Chairman Glen Henderson called the meeting to order at 6:10 P.M. Sandra Cobb, Assistant Principal, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, to Interim the Parish. Load posting information has been updated by the parish to reflect Principal, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 28, 2017. all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings or any missing structural Cathy Kelly led the invocation and group recited the pledge of allegiance. ratings. Glen Henderson asked for the roll call of members. Announcements 3. All parish owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closing are load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD Engineering Present were Mr. Glen Henderson, Mrs. Cathy Kelly, Mr. Bobby Madison, Superintendent Shirley presented to the Board his “Plans For Improving Con- Directives and Standards Manual Directive No. 1.1.1.8. All DOTD supplied load and Mrs. Chryl Smith-Lee. Absent were Ms. Myisha Davis and Mr. Kary Ham- cordia Parish Schools”. Mr. Shirley explained his plan for Student Achievement, posting information concerning a bridge has been critically reviewed by the mett. Personnel Goals, and his plans for Community Parental Involvement in the ed- Parish Engineer prior to load posting. ucational programs in the Concordia Parish Schools. Upon motion by Cathy Kelly duly seconded by Bobby Madison, it was unan- 4. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish are shown on the attached imously agreed to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held August 24, It was moved by Ms. Probst, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried unanimously list in the format specified by the DOTD. Corrections to data supplied to the 2017. to adjourn at 6:45 p.m. Parish by the DOTD are noted. 10/18 A motion made by Bobby Madison seconded by Cathy Kelly to approve the ______These stipulations are prerequisites to participation by the Parish in the Off-Sys- finance report. As of September 30,2017, the account balance is $83, 730.56. tem Bridge Replacement Program. Motion carried. PUbLIC NOTICE
And the vote on the motion was as follows: YEAS __6___ NAYS ___0__ Glen Henderson stated that he tried to contact Mayor J. Washington of Clay- The Town of Ferriday Water System is currently in violation of the maximum ABSENT __3___ ton to discuss a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Concordia Parish contaminant level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes as set forth by the State [Part ______Recreation District #1 and the Town of Clayton. He was unsuccessful. XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code (LAC 51:XII)] and the Federal Primary ______Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). The members discussed implementing recreation programs for spring 2018. Jimmy Wilkinson, President Sandi T. Burley, Secretary The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Treasurer A motion made by Bobby Madison seconded by Cathy Kelly to interview and Department of Health and Hospitals (LDHH) set drinking water standards and hire someone (people) to cut the grass at the parks. Motion carried. requires the disinfection of drinking water. Where disinfection is used in the A motion was made by Mr. Shirley seconded by Mr. Parker to approve treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with naturally occurring or- a resolution adopting the Concordia Parish Mitigation Plan for 2017. Motion A letter was sent to the Police Jury office requesting a replacement for Ms. ganic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection carried. Myisha Davis. byproducts (DBPs). EPA and LDHH set standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and DBPs in drinking water, including trihalomethanes (THMs) and Discussion was open to Committee Reports. Recently, the Courthouse A motion made by Bobby Madison seconded by Cathy Kelly to add “discuss haloacetic acid (HAAs). Some people who drink water containing TTHMs in ex- Committee met with District Attorney, Brad Burgett in regards to the conditions seeking an attorney to assist Concordia Parish Recreation District #1 when cess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kid- at the Old Courthouse. Mr. Wilkinson stated that together they are trying to work needed” to the agenda. Motion carried. neys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting together on a plan for a solution that meets everyone’s needs. cancer. Some people who drink water containing HAAs in excess of the MCL A motion made by Cathy Kelly seconded by Bobby Madison to send a letter over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer. to Ms. Myisha Davis asking her to assist the Concordia Parish Recreation Dis- Ms. Burley’s secretary treasurer’s report included reminding everyone trict #1 with forms, documents, legal counsel, etc. as needed. Motion carried. In December 1998, EPA set enforceable drinking water standards for TTHMs at of the upcoming election on the renewal of the solid waste sales tax. Also dis- 80 parts per billion (ppb) and for HAA5 at 60 parts per billion (ppb) to reduce cussed was a letter received from the office of Louisiana Economic Develop- A motion by Cathy Kelly seconded by Bobby Madison to adjourn @6:59 P.M. the risk of cancer or other adverse health effects. Compliance with the TTHMs ment to endorse Delta Oil Tools under the Enterprise Zone Program. Should the Motion carried. and HAA5 standard for public water systems serving less than 10,000 individu- jury choose to endorse the project, we have 90 days to respond and can be ad- 10/18 als initially became effective and enforceable on January 1, 2004. Compliance dressed as a resolution at a later date. The jury asked that an invitation be ex- ______with the TTHMs and HAA5 standards are determined by calculating a locational tended to Ms. Heather Malone to address the jury on this project. The report running annual average (LRAA) of quarterly TTHMs and HAA5 sample results. was accepted as presented. PROCEEdINgS OF ThE SChOOL bOaRd Compliance calculations performed for the second quarter of 2017 show that OF ThE PaRISh OF CONCORdIa, STaTE OF LOUISIaNa, the system’s current TTHMs LRAAs are 153 ppb at DBP01 – 1427 Hwy 568 TaKEN aT a PUbLIC hEaRINg hELd ON and 161 ppb at DBP02 – 490 Lincoln Ave. The system’s current HAA5 LRAAs Mr. Wilkinson addressed the jury to announce the appointment of Guy ThURSdaY, SEPTEMbER 14, 2017 are 63 ppb at DBP01 – 1427 Hwy 568 and 61 ppb at DBP02 – 490 Lincoln Ave.; Murray as the new Homeland Security Director. The appointment was well re- thus, the system is currently in violation of the TTHMs and HAA5 standards. ceived. The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met in a Public Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, es- A motion was made by Mr. Parker seconded by Mr. Cook to approve an Hearing Session at the Concordia Parish School Board office in Vidalia, pecially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, peo- amendment to the Personnel Policies to remove the position of Homeland Se- Louisiana, on Thursday, September 14, 2017, at 6:00 o’clock p.m. The meeting ple in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this curity Director from the policy. Mr. Wilkinson explained that the amendment was called to order by Mr. Raymond Riley who after prayer and the Pledge, de- by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. would hold the Homeland Security Director more accountable for his position clared that the Board was ready for the transaction of business. with regards to time sheets, spending, and communication. Motion carried. This is not an emergency. If it had been, you would have been notified imme- Mr. O’Neal, Business Director, gave members of the Board and the General diately. EPA and LDHH do not consider this violation to have any serious ad- A motion was made by Mr. Shirley seconded by Mr. Dunbar to notify Public a brief overview of the Consolidated Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. verse health effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure; Waste Pro of intentions with regard to the solid waste contract. The Finance and He indicated that the Consolidated Budget reflected revenues in the amount of however, continued long-term exposure to TTHMs and HAA5 levels above the Solid Waste Committee met to address the solid waste contract that is coming $47,809,438; expenditures in the amount of $50,013,774; and a projected defi- standard (e.g., 20 years of exposure) has the potential to have serious adverse up for renewal and the deadline of September 30th to notify Waste Pro of the ciency in the amount of $2,204,336. He stated that there will be a loss in Ad effects on human health. jury’s intention. Mr. Shirley stated that the committee recommended advertising Valorem Taxes due to the closing of the Fruit of the Loom Plant. Enrollment ap- Any questions, please call: for bids. A short discussion ensued and the jury agreed to notify Waste Pro that pears to be up which may assist recovery through the Minimum Foundation Pro- Matt Parker the jury will not renew the contract, but to seek bids. During open discussion, gram. JCP Management, INC. Mr. Leo Ivy, parish resident, addressed the jury with his personal concerns and Town of Ferriday Water Department issues of waste services in his area. The jury thanked Mr. Ivy for his attendance He indicated while three of the Special Revenue Funds are reflecting a projected 318-757-8733 and comments. The standing motion then carried. deficiency, all contain adequate fund balances to cover such losses should they 10/18 become a reality. The budget contains provisions to fund the certified personnel ______A motion was made by Mr. Shirley seconded by Mr. Dunbar to authorize salary adjustments as directed by Act 1, all of the extended personnel supple- the Secretary Treasurer and President to begin the process of seeking bids for ments, several minor capital projects and the continued technology enhance- solid waste services. Motion carried. ment program.
Mr. Courtney Cockerham of Sage Road addressed the jury. His concerns After comments and questions, it was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. were the crown shape of the road and the trepidations with driving the road. Mr. Bostic and carried unanimously to adjourn the public hearing at 6:25 p.m. deadline for Wilkinson stated that Jordan, Kaiser & Sessions had been asked to assess the 10/18 road and the jury was awaiting the analogy of their findings before proceeding. ______The jury thanked Mr. Cockerham for attending and assured him that they are working on a resolution. PROCEEdINgS OF ThE SChOOL bOaRd Public Notices OF ThE PaRISh OF CONCORdIa, STaTE OF LOUISIaNa, A motion was made by Mr. Shirley seconded by Mr. Parker to add to the TaKEN aT a REgULaR MEETINg hELd ON agenda the proposal of IT services by Computer Consultants. Motion carried. ThURSdaY, SEPTEMbER 14, 2017 Mr. Shirley explained the cost savings and services that will be provided to the is Friday Noon Concordia Parish Police Jury offices by Computer Consultants under very fa- The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met in Regular vorable terms. A motion was then made by Mr. Shirley seconded by Mr. Parker Session at the Concordia Parish School Board office in Vidalia, Louisiana, on to approve the proposal by Computer Consultants. Motion carried. Thursday, September 14, 2017, immediately following the public hearing. The Notices accepted by Mail - meeting was called to order by Mr. Raymond Riley. A motion was made by Mr. Parker seconded by Mr. Probst to add to the PO Box 1485 Ferriday, La. 71334 agenda appointments for vacancies of the Board of Directors for the Lake St. Members present were Mr. Warren Enterkin, Ms. Mary Campbell, Mr. Raymond John Waterworks District. Motion carried. Mr. Parker notified the jury that two Riley, Ms. Cheryl Probst, Mr. Jeffery Goodman, Mr. John Bostic, and Mr. Ricky or Email:[email protected] positions had been vacated and made a motion to have the vacancies filled by Raven. Please note - confirmations for all public notices are Mr. Cameron Harris and Ms. Lisa Dale Jordan. A discussion took place, with Mr. Leo Ivy addressing the jury of his concern of domicile residency on Ms. Jor- Members absent were Mr. Fred Butcher and Mr. Ronnie Bradford. always made by phone or e-mail reply. Please include dan that would allow her to serve on the board. After further discussion, Mr. contact name & number on all correspondence and Parker rescinded his motion to appoint Ms. Jordan due to lack of information on Committee reports were presented. residency and the provisions required for serving on the board. Mr. Parker con- contact our office immediately if such confirmation is tinued to uphold his motion, seconded by Mr. Probst to appoint Mr. Harris to the It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Ms. Probst and carried unanimously not received. Board of Directors. Motion carried. to approve the minutes of August 10, 2017, with the name correction concerning the CPA Facility.