Federal inmate found guilty of mailing suspicious letters to US Senate LAFAYETTE – Clifton La- sented at trial, on May 2, 2016, mar Dodd, 49, a federal inmate, personnel at the United States white has been found guilty by a jury Senate mail facility received four powder in Lafayette of mailing a number suspicious mailed envelopes, was merely talcum of hoax letters to United States each containing a white powdery powder. In addition to Senate post office boxes, Acting substance. Each envelope bore a the talcum powder, each United States Attorney Alexan- return address of FCI Oakdale letter contained a note scrawled der C. Van Hook announced. and each listed a different - in in all caps on a small scrap of United States District Judge mate as the purported sender. paper that stated, “MY BOSS James D. Cain, Jr. presided over The United States Capitol Po- MADE ME DO THIS.” On the the four-day trial. lice’s Hazardous Response Unit back of each note was the name Page 3: LSU Tigers look to shake off last football season. According to evidence pre- responded and confirmed the See Federal, Page 2

Sunny The HIGH 93˚ LOW 76˚ 30% chance of rain Oakdale Journal THURSDAY Serving Oakdale and Allen Parish July 22, 2021 Volume 107 Number 28 www.allenparishtoday.com $1.00 Obituary Edwin Washington Edwards Louisiana’s 50th governor, Edwin Washington Edwards, was born on Aug. 7, 1927, and passed on July 12, 2021. He was 93 years old. Edwards was born in the small community of Johnson seven miles outside Marksville in Avoyelles Parish. His father Clarence was a farmer and his mother Agnes was a midwife credited with nearly 2,000 U.S. CONGRESSMAN MIKE JOHN- births. He graduated Marksville SON HOLDS TOWN HALL MEET- High School in 1944 and began his ING - U.S. Congressman Mike John- life of public service at 17 when he son, Fourth District of Louisiana, U.S. joined the United States Navy. He House of Representatives held a town became a Navy pilot in California hall meeting in Oakdale on Wednes- but as his squadron was about to day, July 14. In the top photo, Johnson deploy to the Pacific, Japan surren- EDWIN WASHINGTON EDWARDS posed with several leaders. Left to dered and World War II ended. Ed- August 7, 1927 – July 12, 2021 right are Kinder Mayor Wayland LaF- wards graduated LSU Law School argue, Oberlin Mayor Joseph “Mooch- four years later and married Elaine in Crowley. There, the young attor- ie” Manuel, Oakdale Mayor Gene Paul Schwartzenberg, a classmate at ney met lifelong friend B. I. Moody, and Oakdale City Judge Luke Abrus- Marksville. They had four children, an accountant, who many times ley. Johnson is also shown speaking Anna, Victoria, Stephen and David. tried to get quick-thinking Edwin to the crowd in the lower photo. (LSN He opened the Edwards Law to go into business. But Edwards photos by Becky Nelson) Firm atop Gremillion’s Drug Store made a name for himself by using in Crowley in Acadia Parish because his Cajun French to communicate his sister, Audrey Edwards Isbell, with coastal French Acadians who Johnson visits Oakdale told him there were more businesses See Edwin, Page 4 By: Carissa Hebert seemed to be moving farther apart in State officials, friends react Editor its policy of making decisions than at any other time in this country’s his- U.S. Congressman Mike John- tory. to death of Edwin Edwards son (R), Fourth District of Louisi- Despite bringing this message of ana, House of Representatives, met “bad news,” Johnson said he was still LOUISIANA - Personal friends, with constituents from Allen Parish optimistic. He believed God has a state officials, former state officials, • Stephen Stefanski, fellow at- on Wednesday, July 14, to discuss great plan for this nation, and God is even political adversaries are react- torney at Edwards, Stefanski & Za- national and local issues as well as not finished with the growth of Amer- ing to Monday’s news of the death unbrecher Law Firm and long-time answer questions on a variety of sub- ica. He asked constituents to continue of former Governor Edwin W. Ed- friend: jects. to be “faithful patriots.” He said he wards. “He knew how to govern, and he Johnson’s message of faith included would continue fighting for constitu- Edwards had been slipping for knew what government needs to a visual of America as a young coun- ents and America’s fundamental val- a couple days, but always seemed do to help people. I’ll never get rid try, “still in its experimental stage” ues which this nation was built upon. to rebound, said Leo Honeycutt, a of the Edwards name because my with a foundation that may be in jeop- He described a “reality of what’s family friend who wrote Edwards memories of him and his brother ardy at this time in our lives due to itsgoing on at Capitol Hill.” He said, biography. “He was still cracking Nolan, and all I learned from them leaders’ refusal to work together on “It’s the most bitter partisan perhaps jokes (Sunday) night, while he was and all that I did working with all issues. He said the country’s twosince the Civil War.” still lucid,” Honeycutt said. them, you perpetuate that.” sides, Republicans and Democrats, See Johnson, Page 4 Throughout Sunday night fam- ily and friends, including House • Gov. John Bel Edwards: Name 1st 2nd Total Speaker Clay Schexnayder who is “Gov. Edwards was a fervent sup- Allocation Allocation a neighbor in the same Allocationsubdivisionporter of civil rights and ensured south of Gonzales, stopped by. that his administration was as di- Kinder $437,905.21 $437,905.21 Edwards’ wife, Trina, $875,810.41 released averse as Louisiana, a commitment I Oberlin $319,922.30 $319,922.30statement saying the last $639,844.60 words ofhave also made as governor. Edwin Oakdale $1,398,226.89 $1,398,226.89the four-term governor $2,796,453,77 were to hiswas a larger than life figure known Reeves $45,121.99 $45,121.997-year-old son, Eli: “Eli $90,243.98told him- evfor his wit and charm, but he will ery night, ‘I love you.’ And he toldbe equally remembered for being a Eli, ‘I love you too.’ Those were hiscompassionate leader who cared for Oberlin leaders will have to discuss last words.” the plight of all Louisianans. Our His death naturally prompted a state has lost a giant, and we will how to utilize federal dollars lot of reactions. Here are a few. miss him dearly.” By: Carissa Hebert plan. • B.I. Moody, long-time personal • Louisiana House Speaker Clay Editor Mayor Joseph “Moochie” Manuel friend: Schexnayder, R-Gonzales: said the administration was looking “Former Governor Edwin W. “I first met Edwin Edwards be- OBERLIN - At Oberlin’s coun- at ways to spend this money which Edwards was the only governor fore I was in politics and was work- cil meeting on Monday, July 12, the was expected in July. to serve four terms as governor of ing as a mechanic. The thing I ad- council learned money has not been Nicole Duplechain, finance clerk, the state. He did more to help more mired most about him is whether I received from the fund known as also presented a list of ideas for the people than any governor in history. was working as a mechanic or serv- ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act). council to study to see if any could be May he rest in peace and may the ing as a Speaker of the House he Oberlin will receive $319,922.30 in utilized in Oberlin. perpetual light shine upon him now treated me no different. He won over the first and second allocation of the See Oberlin, Page 4 and forever.” See State, Page 4

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The Oakdale Journal, Thursday, July 22, 2021 - Page 2 APSO and OkPD list several bookings OBERLIN - The Al- I), possession of CDS cer and disturbing the len Parish Sheriff’s Of- (Schedule I) and posses- peace / drunkenness. fice (APSO) reported sion drug parapherna- c July 18: several bookings re- lia. •Nubian Woods, B/F, cently in the parish jail. c July 14: 25, of Lake Charles, was Those arrests included: •Buford Rodriguez arrested by the APSO c July 12: III, W/M, 30, of Oak- for criminal trespass •Randy Nugiba, dale, was arrested by and simple burglary of W/M, 33, of Reeves, was the APSO on a warrant an inhabited dwelling. arrested by the RPD issued by court. •Terrance Merritt, (Reeves Police Depart- •Joe Ganson, W/M, B/M, 26, of Oakdale, (Photo courtesy of KPLC/Jimmie Grundy) ment) for possession of 40, of Elizabeth, was was arrested by the Tanker near Oberlin was on fire Friday morning. drug paraphernalia, arrested by the OkPD Ward Five Marshall Schedule II – prohibited for battery of a dating for simple burglary and acts and possession of partner and aggravated theft. CDS (controlled danger- battery. Tanker fire reported Friday ous substance – Sched- •Ronald Gross, B/M, Oakdale Police On Friday, July 16, an oil tanker hard turn from traveling east-west to ule IV). 44, of Oberlin, was ar- Oakdale Police Chief battery near Oberlin was reported on north-south. •Andrew Buxton, rested by the APSO for Chad Doyle released the fire at approximately 11:37 a.m., ac- No injuries were reported, and W/M, 28, of Oakdale, simple assault. names of the following cording to authorities. there was no off-site impact. was arrested by the c July 15: person who was recent- Sgt. James Anderson, spokesper- Jimmie Grundy, who photographed APSO on a warrant is- •Lorenzo Brunson, ly arrested and booked son for Louisiana State Police Troop the incident above, said he was pass- sued by court and a pro- B/M, 24, of Oakdale, into the jail in Oakdale. D reported the battery is on a dirt ing by when he noticed the fire and bation violation. was arrested by the c July 13: road about six miles east of Oberlin took some pictures to share with local c July 13: APSO on a warrant is- •Beverly Rollins, 68, where state Highway 26 makes a media. •Jacob Fontenot, sued by court. was charged with theft. W/M, 24, of Kinder, was •Jamar Bush, B/M, •Pomoja Pearson, 21, arrested by the CTPD 30, of Humble, Texas, was charged with theft (Coushatta Tribal Police was arrested by the of a motor vehicle. Department) for posses- OkPD for unauthorized c July 14: sion of CDS (Schedule entry of an inhabited •Joey Ganson, 41, II). dwelling, disturbing the was charged with ag- •Kevin Hand, W/M, peace and warrant is- gravated assault on a 39, of Iowa, was arrest- sued by court. dating partner and bat- ed by the APSO on two •Samantha Miller, tery of a dating partner. counts warrant issued W/F, 30, of Ragley, was c July 15: by court. arrested by the APSO •Jamar Bush, 31, •Pomoja Pearson, on a warrant issued by was charged with un- B/M, 21, of Oakdale, court. authorized use of an was arrested by the •Joshua Searcy, inhabited dwelling and ‘Best of the Best’ recognized OkPD (Oakdale Police W/M, 34, of Unknown, disturbing the peace. The Coushatta Casino Resort’s second quarter “Best of the Best” winners were Department for theft of was arrested by the c July 19: recognized recently. To win “Best of the Best” means these associates represent a motor vehicle and two EPD (Elizabeth Police •Robert Orcutt, 47, all of the best aspects of CCR. These associates go above and beyond every day counts warrant issued Department) for flightwas charged with pos- to provide exceptional guest service to internal and external guests. Pictured from by court. from an officer, batterysession of drug para- left to right are Marcel Simon, Gail Arceneaux, Michael Henry, Angel Holcomb, •Lenard Wiles, W/M, of a police officer andphernalia, possession of Jasmine Simmons, Ejarra Auzenne, Lindy Green, Sharon Nothnagel, Michael Bell 51, of Oakdale, was ar- disturbing the peace / Schedule I, possession and Pam Cloud. Not Pictured are Ambor Fenton, Sada Lee, Katherine Gardner rested by the APSO for language. of Schedule II with in- and Christopher Williams. manufacture / distribu- •James Vinson, W/M, tent to distribute, open tion of CDS (Schedule 36, of Oakdale, was ar- container and driving rested by the APSO for under suspension. Two Louisiana men sentenced in federal court aggravated assault with a firearm. for excavating arrowheads in Kisatchie National Forest •Alissa Whitaker, CornerPost W/F, 18, of Merryville, LAFAYETTE – Tony tion imposed by Judge unauthorized excava- question was designat- Realty was arrested by the Fee, 49, and James Car- Cain prohibited Fee and tion on public land in ed by the United States APSO for possession of LAINE FONTENOT roll, 35, both of Pitkin, Carroll from entering the Kisatchie National government as a known CDS (Schedule I) with have been sentenced by or using the Kisatchie Forest, doing so in an Archeological Site, and, 337-523-7744 intent to distribute. United States District National Forest dur- effort to uncover Na- at all times, Carroll and [email protected] c July 16: Judge James D. Cain, ing their term of pro- tive American artifacts, Fee lacked the neces- •Jaleigh Williamson, •NEW LIST- Jr. to three (3) years of bation. The defendants such as arrowheads. On sary permits to conduct W/F, 19, of Pitkin, was ING- OBERLIN: probation, with manda- were also ordered to pay June 1, 2018, Fee and the excavation activi- arrested by the APSO tory and special condi- $5,676.56 in restitution Carroll traveled to their ties. The cost of resto- 20 wooded acres on for simple battery and tions, for unlawfully re- to the United States De- established dig-site, and ration and repair to the Neville Vizena Road. theft – less than $1,000. moving and damaging partment of Agriculture conducted further exca- site totaled $5,676.56. $80,000. c July 17: archeological resources Forestry Service. vation and uncovered The United States NEW LISTING- •Timothy Granger at Kisatchie National Evidence presented various Native Ameri- Forest Service conduct- Jr., W/M, 46, of Reeves, Large home on Forest, announced Act- in court revealed that can artifacts, including ed the investigation and was arrested by the 10 acres west of ing United States Attor- from October 2017 arrowheads and some Assistant U.S. Attor- Under RPD for domestic abuse Oberlin, La. Prop- ney Alexander C. Van through June 2018, Fee chips of Native Ameri- neys John W. Nickel and battery by strangula- ertyContract has barns and Hook. A special condi- and Carroll conducted can tools or utensils. T. Forrest Phillips pros- tion, resisting an - offiponds for livestock. The excavation site in ecuted the case. Located near The Oakdale Journal Calcasieu River, $160,000. Obituaries n FEDERAL Continued From Page 1 Jerry Wayne Seal of four different in- hoax letters to its crime Clarke mates, all of which were lab for forensic evalu- INSURANCE April 26, 1943 – July 15, 2021 housed at FCI Oakdale. ation and found one of OAKDALE – Funeral services for Jerry Wayne U.S. Capitol Police Dodd’s fingerprints on Come see us for your Serving Louisiana Seal, 78, were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July and agents from the the outside of one of the Health Insurance Needs. Since 1945 19, 2021, at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home FBI and Bureau of Pris- envelopes. • Automobiles • Commercial of Oakdale. Bro. Charles Seal officiated. Burial ons began an investiga- Dodd faces a penalty • Homeowners • Retail Store followed at Alexandria Memorial Gardens un- • Boats • Mobile Homes tion into the origin of of up to five years in • Garage • Truckers der the direction of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral the letters. Agents in- prison, a $250,000 fine, Homes. terviewed the inmates or both. Budget Phone whose names were Sentencing has been Roy Pollard listed as senders of the set for October 28, 2021. 335-0309 June 4, 1956 – July 15, 2021 letters and learned that The FBI, Bureau of 1-800-247-8437 PITKIN – Funeral services for Roy Pollard, 65, Dodd had sent one of Prisons, and U.S. Capi- 319 Hwy. 165 S. the inmates threaten- tol Police conducted the of Pitkin, were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 17, ing notes and bragged investigation. Assistant 2021, in the Freedom Baptist Church with Rev- about getting the in- U.S. Attorney T. Forrest erend Jeff James officiating. Committal services mate removed from the Phillips prosecuted the followed in the Blue Branch Cemetery under the prison yard. case. direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale. FBI submitted the

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The Oakdale Journal, Thursday, July 22, 2021 - Page 3 The Oakdale Journal TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY 1916- New York Giants trade Christy Mathewson to Cincinnati Reds. 1956- Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees ties AL record with six straight strike outs. Sports 1976- Hank Aaron hits his 755th and final home run. 1980- Tom Watson wins his third of five British Open titles by four strokes over Lee Trevino. SEC Media Days begin Oakdale 8Us play By: Tony Marks Sports Editor in state tourney HOOVER, ALA. - Eager to put last season By: Tony Marks the boys from Oakdale pool game is slated for in the rear view mir- Sports Editor were only able to manu- 6:30 p.m. against Pon- ror, LSU Tiger football facture one run as Jason tiff. Then, tomorrow, coach Ed Orgeron ad- In a tournament pro- B came around to score Oakdale plays West dressed reporters Mon- longed by the weath- after reaching base in Carroll at 11:30 a.m. day as SEC Media Days er, the Oakdale Dixie the top of the third in- and Jena at 3:30 p.m. in kicked off once again. Youth 8U Coach Pitch ning on a fielder’s choice. pool games. “Obviously,” he said, All Stars made it to Ville Platte won the Depending on the out- “we’re excited about the semi-final roundgame 14-1 and defeated come of the pool games, this season. We have a of the district tourna- Mamou 17-4 to win the Oakdale will move onto lot of guys returning. ment played at the Ville championship. bracket play which be- We have an experienced Platte/Evangeline Par- Despite the loss, Oak- gins Saturday at 9 a.m. team. We have a very ish Recreational Com- dale now plays in the The finals will be good team. A very good plex. state tournament which Sunday at 1:30 p.m. coaching staff coming In the game against begins tonight in Jones- back, and I love the Ville Platte, however, boro. Oakdale’s first mindset of this football team and the leadership of the football team.” Two of the returning players providing that leadership are Derek Myles Brennan looks to deliver a pass for LSU in Stingley and Mamou the Spring Game. Brennan is fighting for the start- native Austin Deculus. ing quarterback job this year against Max Johnson. “Derek is one of the (Photo by Brandon Gallego) top corners in America, one of the top leaders what we’re going to,” kicks off with a game at coming back, and has said Orgeron. “I think the Rose Bowl in Pasa- become a tremendous those guys are going to dena against UCLA on leader for us,” Orgeron do a tremendous job.” September 4. A week said. “Austin Deculus The Tiger offense will later, the Tigers will is going to break the re- also feature other famil- host McNeese in their cord for the most games iar faces. “We have an home opener and Org- played by any LSU foot- offensive line coming eron’s son, Cody. ball player this year, but back, Tyrion Davis and Orgeron said, “I’m ex- he was instrumental in John Emery this time,” cited to go play UCLA. getting our whole of- Orgeron said. “Tyrion I’m excited to go across fensive line back here. is in the best shape he’s the country and take They’re a tremendous been. Kayshon Boutte the Tigers to Los Ange- group of young men.” coming in with some les. I’m excited to play Deculus and the rest tremendous young wide my son. Both of us have Dewayne Wilson (left) fields a baseball for Oakdale in an All Star game played of the offensive line will receivers. We have a some advantages.” earlier this season. The 8U Coach Pitch All Stars now play in the state tournament be tasked with provid- great offense coming The schedule also in Jonesboro which begins tonight with a pool play game against Pontiff. (Journal ing protection to quar- back. I can’t wait to see includes a trip to photo by Tony Marks) terbacks Myles Bren- those guys play.” Starkville, Miss., in a nan and Max Johnson, On the other side of rematch of the Tigers’ who are both vying for the ball, Orgeron spoke Week 1 loss last season the starting job. highly of his defensive in Tiger Stadium. Orgeron said, “Obvi- unit. “We have to stop his ously, on offense we’ve “On defense,” he said, offense,” Orgeron said of got a battle at quarter- “I’m very excited to be Mississippi State’s head back. I think it’s healthy able to hire Daronte coach Mike Leach. Org- for a football team. I be- Jones. He’s an expert on eron added, “We didn’t lieve in both quarter- the back end. He comes stop it one time. Obvi- backs. Myles Brennan from Mike Zimmer’s ously, he came in with a and Max Johnson are system, one of the best with the air raid for the two championship quar- cover guys in all of the first time. We had seen terbacks. Whoever wins world.” it before, obviously. But is going to do a great job “We decided to go to we didn’t do a good job at LSU. It’s going to be a four-three defense, got with it.” tremendous battle, and our defensive line com- He continued, “It’s we’ll see what happens.” ing back, two of the best our first SEC game. It’s Whoever wins the corners in America in a game that we must starting job will enjoy a Derek and Eli Ricks,” win to get where we new look offense that is he continued. “Got some want to go. This is the tailored after a familiar young safeties, one of SEC. You’ve got to be scheme. the top safeties in the ready every Saturday. “We brought back country, two top safe- But, you know what, in- Jake Peetz and DJ ties on recruiting, got stead of worrying about Mangas to run Joe two tremendous young all that stuff, my focus Brady’s offense of 2019, linebackers we acquired is going to be on camp one of the most prolific through the transfer and this football team offenses in the history portal.” and getting them better of football, and that’s The season for LSU starting August 6.”

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The Oakdale Journal, Thursday, July 22, 2021 - Page 4 n JOHNSON Continued From Page 1 He discussed Donald cord number of 60 - ex pointing out how Biden cans to pay more for the and military down - sizasked when Congress Trumps presidency and ecutive orders filed. Inhalted the construction things they need. ing. He answered, “This was going to put term Joe Biden’s position on his opinion, Johnson of a wall between the “Who cares....they is not the time to down- limits into effect. “Are issues today describ- said he thought Biden United States and Mex- just do the exact oppo- size. It’s a very danger- we going to set term ing him as perhaps the did everything to over- ico. He said materials, site of Trump,” he said ous time.” He did not limits to get rid of this “furthest left president” turn anything Trump which were approved as he questioned Biden’s think America should trash?” Johnson re- in history. He said had signed into place. to be purchased under actions. show weakness as quot- sponded it was hard to within two months in He said it was dam- Trump’s presidency, Johnson said the fed- ed by former president get a bill before a com- office, Biden had -a re aging to our country are now sitting in the eral debt is $28 trillion Ronald Reagan and it mittee for debate much long grass rusting. He and rising. He said the was important to main- less on the floor. He said said Trump said immi- U.S. had more debt than tain our peace through he had a colleague who n EDWIN grants could come into the total economic input our strength. has been in the house this country and abide which made our number He also discussed the longer than he has been Continued From Page 1 by the laws and rules. one creditor China very end of the unemploy- alive and he will be 50 had oil and gas lands. Louisiana’s first Repub- Biden countered by happy. ment supplement, which in January. He brokered fairer deals lican governor since Re- opening the borders up He believed when the is September 1. How- The next question with energy companies construction. But Treen once again. Republicans re-gained ever, he said Louisi- asked why the matter for the Cajuns, many of lost by a landslide when He said Biden also control of Congress, ana Governor John Belcould not be put on the whom were illiterate. Edwin Edwards re- stopped the pipeline on Louisiana would be in Edwards had already ballet. Johnson said it In 1954, he won his turned in 1983. the basis it was damag- a good place since it ended the program. would take two-thirds first election as a Crow- In the 1987 - govering the environment. has six members in the The person asking of the both houses at the ley city councilman, nor’s race, he did not His thoughts were these House- five Republicans question responded it U.S. level and three- serving on Louisiana’s finish first. He concededresources were needed, and two Democrats and was time. He said these fourths of the states to first integrated citythe race and essentially and these resources said two of those mem- people, who were refus- ratify presenting term council. In 1959, he - inmade Congressman would be bought from bers were in top leader- ing to return to work be- limits to voters. troduced young Mas- Buddy Roemer gover- countries like Rus- ship roles. cause they made more Visit the City of Oak- sachusetts Sen. Johnnor. Four years later, sia where they had no He answered a va- unemployed, were part dale’s Facebook page to F. Kennedy to festival- Roemer lost to Edwardsguidelines to protect the riety of questions from of the reason why the see more of this meeting. goers at the Crowley and former grand wiz- environment. This move the audience focusing economy had not yet re- International Rice Fes- ard of the Ku Klux also raised the costs of on the windfall act, the covered positively. tival. JFK announced Klan, David Duke, ingas requiring Ameri- election investigations Another question n OBERLIN for the Democratic nom- the primary. Edwards Continued ination for president in won handily over Duke n STATE 1960. for his fourth and last From Page 1 Continued From Page 1 In 1964, Edwards term. With that elec- Louisiana Governor challenged long-time tion, Edwards became the people of Louisiana among his beloved con- John Bell Edwards - an state Sen. Bill - one Cleve of only 11 men inwith a big personality • U.S. Sen. John stituency. He said he nounced at the end of land and won. When 7th U.S. history to win fourand with compassion, Kennedy, R-Louisiana: never thought he would June more than $315 District Congressman gubernatorial terms. holding the longest-run- “Becky and I are lose the White vote million in federal dol- T. A. Thompson was He retired from of- ning reign as governor praying for former gov- there to another White lars had been allocated killed in an accident in fice in 1996, returned to prove it.” ernor Edwin Edwards’s candidate. He said he to 290 towns and cities 1965, Edwards won a the Edwards Law Firm • State Rep. John family during their time won those parishes be- in Louisiana. seat in Congress. and formed business Stefanski, R-Crolwey: of deep loss. He lived a cause of the Black vote. “The American Res- Edwards became partnerships for many “When you talk about full life, and our hearts That was a nice thing cue Plan provided vi- part of Louisiana’s pow- clients. why is Edwin Edwards go out to his loved ones.” for him to say to me. tal aid for communi- erful delegation headed He married Trina synonymous with Crow- That was not something ties large and small all by Senators Russell Scott in 2011 in Newley, it is because this is • U.S. Sen. Bill Cas- he would acknowledge across Louisiana that Long and Allen Ellen- Orleans. They cele- where he built every- sidy, R-Louisiana: publicly.” are still working to- re der, and Congressmen brated the birth of his thing. When I travel the “Edwin Edwards led cover from the COV- Hale Boggs, Otto Pass- fifth child, Eli Wallace state, there’s two things a remarkable life that • Richard Zuschlag, ID-19 pandemic, and we man, Joe D. Waggoner, Edwards, in 2013. Eli I talk about being from will surely not be re- chairman and CEO of will work at the state and Speedy Long, and will turn 8-years-old on Crowley, rice and Edwin peated. Louisiana is Acadian Companies: level to support these became one of a handful Aug. 1. Edwards. He’s going to praying for him and his “I was saddened to communities,” Gov. Ed- of southern congress- Edwards is sur- be remembered in Crow- family.” learn of the passing of wards said. “This fund- men to vote for the ex- vived also by his four ley for a very long time, Gov. Edwin Edwards ing will provide a much tension of the Voting other children, Anna probably forever as long • U.S. Rep. Clay HIg- this morning. I was for- needed economic boost Rights Act of 1965. HeEdwards, Victoria Ed- as Crowley’s around. gins, R-New Iberia: tunate to visit with him to Louisiana,and I am also appointed Louisi- wards, Stephen Ed- “He’s the only four- “Governor Edwards within the past month deeply grateful to the ana’s first black - post wards and David Ed- time governor ever. I was an icon of Louisi- to discuss Acadian’s Congress and to Presi- master. wards and David’s wife, don’t know if that willana politics. His life and 50th anniversary, and dent Biden’s adminis- In December 1970, Laura. Also surviving ever be duplicated again service will be long re- we reminisced about tration for continuing to Edwards began a cam- are 12 grandchildren: in Louisiana, so I mean membered. Our prayers how his administrations support state and local paign for governor, Douglas Edwards, why when you talk are with his family.” supported our company government during this challenging a fieldScott of Hensgens, John about why is Edwin Ed- and our employee-own- unprecedented recov- 18 candidates by Todd mid- Edmond, Dana wards synonymous with • U.S. Rep. Garrett ers over the years. One ery.” 1971. Edwards flewEdwards his Danos (Bran- Crowley, it is because Graves, R-Baton Rouge: of the lasting memories The governor’s com- own plane, hopscotch- non), Edwin Nolan Ed- this is where he built “Since 2014, we have I will have of Governor ments included, “Fund- ing across the state wards (Holly), Stephen everything. He built ev- stayed in touch and Edwards is how ada- ing is allocated based three times faster than Edwards Jr. (Christie), erything here. He start- gone to lunch several mant he was that the on a community’s popu- road-bound candidates. Matthew Edwards, and ed with humble roots times. Without ques- rural areas of Louisiana lation and will be deliv- In the Democratic pri- Allison Edwards, and here and built probably tion, he was one of the receive the same high ered in two allocations mary, Edwards defeat- Christopher Schadt one of the most famous most gifted men I’ve level of emergency care of funding – one in June ed J. Bennett Johnston, (Lauren), Amanda Ed- political careers in Lou- ever met ... We pray for we provided in the more 2021 and one in June Gillis Long, and former wards Blair (Preston), isiana’s history.” Trina, Eli and all the populated areas. 2022, or possibly later.” Gov. Jimmie Davis who Kristen Edwards, and family” “During our visit, his Duplechain’s sugges- had been the favorite to Anna Edwards Chan- • State Rep. Sam • U.S. Rep. Steve memory was as sharp tions included: win. In February 1972, dler (Colby). Jenkins, House Demo- Scalise, R-Jefferson: as his legendary wit. He •Paying some water he beat Republican Da- And 19 great-grand- cratic leader: “His larger-than-life made a profound impact and sewer bills for resi- vid C. Treen to become childen: John Edwards, “Louisiana mourns personality made him on Louisiana during dents. She said the town Louisiana’s 50th gover- Grey Edwards, Caroline the loss of a political ti- one of the most colorful his unprecedented four has 960 customers. nor on May 9, 1972. Hensgens, George Hens- tan and great man. Gov- governors in our state’s terms as governor. He •Work on projects Two months later, gens, Henry Hensgens, ernor Edwards’ charm history.” deeply loved Louisiana stopped during the pan- legendary U.S. Sen.- AlTaylor Edmond, Con- and sense of humor and her people.” demic through the Lost len Ellender died and nor Edmond, Sadie and were known around the • Former U.S. Sen. Revenue Reimburse- he appointed his wife Jolene Danos, Zoe and world, but in Louisiana Mary Landrieu: • James Carville, po- ment. Elaine. She was swornNolan Edwards, Theo- he was better known for “Edwin Edwards was litical consultant: •Offer small grants in on his birthday, Aug.dore and Rose Schadt, his heart—a heart full a gifted and talented “Far and way, Bill to local businesses that 7, 1972. Lizzie and Benjamin of compassionate love politician who advanced Clinton and Edwin - Edsuffered loss of revenue. Edwards fulfilled Moore;a Maddox and for his state. Through- the cause of racial and wards were the best •Give incentives and campaign promise and Coen Chandler; Peytonout his storied politi- social justice in Louisi- two politicians I’ve been hardship grants. initiated Louisiana’s and Carter Blair. cal career, the gover- ana at pivotal moments around. What the two of •Grants for the elder- first constitutional- conEdwards will lie in nor fought to improve in our history. His rise them had — and I’ll give ly in financial need. vention in half a cen- state at Louisiana’s the lives of Louisiana’s from very humble be- Reagan credit for this, •Purchase trucks for tury. During the 1973 State Capitol on - Satworking people and was ginnings to the highest too — you never saw maintenance, mowers, legislative session, Ed- urday from 10 a.m.a strong to supporter of office in our state, attest them sweat. They were weed eaters, trimmers, wards beat back oil lob- 7 p.m. The visitation is civil rights. to his skill, intelligence natural. I often thought metal detectors, etc. byists and upped the open to the public. At “Famously, he and charisma. We are — and I worked on a lot •Tables and chairs state’s severance tax on noon Sunday, his body showed that racists grateful for his many of campaigns — that for the community cen- oil from 25-cents a bar- will be carried on an like David Duke havepositive contributions to I was more politically ter. rel to 12.5% of value. open, horse-drawn fu- no place in Louisiana our state.” savvy than my candi- •Filing cabinets, By the end of his first neral carriage from the politics. In later years, dates. I never thought shredder, etc. term, the Public Affairs State Capitol, down 4th Governor Edwards hap- • David Duke, Ed- that about Bill Clinton •Police Research Council ap- Street to North Bou- pily provided sage ad- wards’ opponent in the or Edwin Edwards, not Communities across plauded Edwards for levard, to Louisiana’s vice to new generations 1991 governor’s runoff: for a minute. the parish, state and fulfilling all the reforms170-year-old Old State of Louisiana leaders— “I opposed a lot of his “Edwards never used nation will be decid- PAR had requested. Capitol overlooking the regardless of political political views, and he race as a wedge, as a di- ing how to utilize these Edwards passed leg- Mississippi River. He party and ideology. He opposed a lot of mine. visive issue. That was funds over the next few islation to shift to a will be remembered in never stopped working But he always had an el- unique for a politician months based on the jungle primary in which a private but streamed to make Louisiana a egance and jovial sense. who got a start in the guidelines set at the the top two vote getters and televised funeral better place, and he will A few dozen times we 1960s. national level. Manuel would be in a single service. be dearly missed.” talked outside of the shared his excitement runoff, no matter what “I want everybody to spotlight, quietly, back- “Edwards’ mind was with the council that party. This allowed remember that I tried • Attorney General stage. I think he actu- like a calculator. He was these funds will be very conservative voters and to do as much good for Jeff Landry: ally respected me as a just good on his feet. His beneficial to the town’s politicians to shift to everybody that I could,” “Governor Edwin worthy opponent. He problem was he was too budget which has been the Republican Party he said, “and my hope Edwards gave hope to gave me the impression smart and too clever. cut to cover a variety and, for the first time,is that I did. I also hope Louisianians during his on a personal level that People like that gener- of costs including con- still have a chance to that those I helped time of public service; he respected me. ally make a mistake. Hetributing to retirement win office. will, in turn, help those no governor since has “Edwards once told made one horrible mis- systems for its full-time The shift allowed Da- around them, too.” generated that much op- me he was amazed bytake - he taunted the employees and police of- vid C. Treen to become timism or loyalty. my vote in Acadiana,federal government. ficers.

The Oakdale Journal, Thursday, July 22, 2021 - Page 5 LEGALS PUBLIC NOTICE THE S/L 100 FT. TO THE POB. 30.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH NORTH 15 FEET, EAST 10 grass on baseball field. • A minimum of the PHAS (302-109) 434.0 FEET; THENCE FEET NORTH 328 FEET, EAST Materials to be included in required 2 attempts to inspect CITY OF OAKDALE 0540227515-20 $162.69 RE S89 DEGREES 53’W 445.0 115 FEET, NORTH 2019,22003, price. all units. PROPERTY TAX SALE MINIC, LLC, (BUSHNELL, FEET;THENCE NORTH 630.0 0540241810-19 $188.94 RE To obtain information on • The review, with the full DATE: AUGUST 18, 2021 ROBERT W. & TRENA E.), P. FEET ALONG THE EASTER- MARTIN, LELAND, 311 this bid, please contact Kenneth cooperation of PHA personnel, PLACE OAKDALE CITY O. BOX 1225, SULPHUR LA LY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PRESLEY ST., OAKDALE LA Courville at 337-302-6859. of all physical certifications- re HALL LOBBY 70663-0000; LOTS 10 & 11, 16TH STREET, THENCE N89 71463-0000; LOT 11, BLK 6, Bid proposals must be quired under PHAS to include: TIME: 12:30 PM BLK 8, OAKWOOD ADD.(200- DEGREES 53’E 475.0 FEET FLOWERS ADD. (215-636) received by Friday, July 30, boilers, elevators, fire alarms, 0540152674A-20 $188.96 RE 676) (374-1009-1013)(383-81) ALONG THE CENTER LINE (198-395)(311-402)(341-711) 2021. lead based paint and sprinkler BLEDSOE, GLENN & (384-717) (405-370) (410-79) OF THE 60 FOOT RIGHT OF (528-129) Bids will be opened at the systems. Verify the existence STEPHANIE, 1607 LISA LOT 9, BLK 8 OAKDAWOOD WAY FOR WHATLEY ROAD 0540114450-19 $252.01 RE Office of Thomas J. Davis ofJr., these certifications and their LANE, OAKDALE LA 71463- ADD. LESS PORTION SOLD TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- MILLER, PAM CLOUD, MD on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, suitability under PHAS require- 0000; LOTS 3 & 4 KAREN’S TO DOTD(442-666) NING. AS MORE PARTICU- 338 PINE LANE, OAKDALE at 6:00 p.m. ments. Verify the existence KORNER OF COUNTRY 0540173650-20 $233.83 RE LARLY DESCRIBED IN THAT LA 71463; COM AT THE SE/C Responses may be delivered of lead paint disclosure forms PLACE SUB., A SUBDIVISION ODOM, HAZEL J., 406 SURVEY OF LODESTONE OF THE NESE, 16-3-3, TH W/A as follows: through a random sampling of OF LOTS 38, 39, 40 AND THE NORTH 17TH. ST., OAKDALE LLC LAND SURVEYING AND THE S/L 1050 FT., TH N 25 FT. Mail: resident files in each develop- EAST 78 FT. OF LOTS 37 & LA 71463-0000; BEG AT THE GEOMATICS, MATTHEW TO THE POB. TH N 3 DEG. Oakdale Recreation District #1 ment. 41 OF COUNTRY PLACE AD- NW/C OF LOT 2, BLK Q, MC- E. PHILLIPS, REGISTERED 46’ E 150.3 FT., TH W/P WITH P.O. Box 1201 Inspection Standard DITION BEING LOCATED IN CULLIN SUB., THEN E 150 PROFESSIONAL LAND SUR- THE S/L78.9 FT., TH S 11 DEG. Oakdale, LA 71463 • UPCS 100% Physical An- SW OF NE AND NW OF SW OF FT., THEN S 100 FT., THEN W VEYOR DATED NOVEMBER 40’ W 153.2 FT., TH E/P WITH Hand Delivery: nual Inspection of all properties 11-3-3(455-399) SEE ASSESS- 150 FT., THEN N 100 FT. TO 6, 2019 JOB # 2020,22003, THE S/L 100 FT. TO THE POB. Office of according to the requirements of MENT NO. 0540014450 POB.(C24-158)(261-273) 0540084200-20 $222.90 RE (302-109) Thomas J. Davis Jr., MD PHAS. 0540020420-20 $168.28 RE 0540179150A-20 $171.59 RE YOUNG, YVONNE, PO BOX 0540186200-19 $331.64 RE 105 Hospital Drive Issued Reports BROOKS, EUGENE, 1014 PELT, LOLA MAE, 823 956, 2803 HARDY STREET, PRATER, WALLACE Oakdale, LA 71463 • Health and Safety reports: EAST 7TH AVENUE, OAK- HWY 165 NORTH, OAKDALE LECOMPTE LA 71346-0000; C/O JIMMY, 2622 MEADOW Bids must be received by All exigent Health and Safe- DALE LA 71463; MOBILE LA 71463; MOBILE HOME ON COMM AT THE SE/C OF LOT CREST COURT, RICHMOND the date and time specified.ty defects, as defined by REAC, HOME ON LAND OF JOE DA- LAND OF WILLIAM PELT, JR. 1, BLK 1, FOREST ADD., THE CA 94806; LOTS 28 & 29, FOR- Any proposal received after the and will be specifically docu- VID ODOM IN 34-2-3 N 0 DEG 11 MIN W 88 FT. EST. ADD. (137-593)* date and time specified will be mented to PHA on a daily basis. 0540030555-20 $168.288 RE 0540188990-20 $635.65 RE ALONG THE E/L OF LOT TO 0540247600-19 $233.66 RE returned unopened. Detailed deficiency report. BURCHFIELD, DONNA PERRY, RITA BETH, PO POB; TH CONT. N 0 DEG 11 WASHINGTON, HATTIE, (PUBLISH: JULY 15 & 22, This report should include C., ET AL, 859 SPRINGDALE BOX 1080, OAKDALE LA MIN W 172.7 FT., TH S 22DEG ET AL, 301 IRENE STREET, 2021)2T all level 1, 2, and 3 deficiencies RD. N.E., ATLANTA GA 30306- 71463-0000; LOT 25 & A POR- 59 MIN W ALONG W/L OF LOT OAKDALE LA 71463-0000; for each unit, common area, site 0000; A CERTAIN PIECE OR TION OF THE S/2 OF LOT 24, 177 FT., TH S 82 DEG 04 MIN BEG AT R/W OF JASPER & building system and exterior PARCEL OF LAND, TOG. COUNTRY PLACE SUB. & E ALONG EXISTING BDRY. EASTERN RR RUNNING S 100 PUBLIC NOTICE inspected including comment W/ALL BUILDINGS & IM- MORE PARTICULARLY DE- FENCE 70.4 FT. TO POB. (210- FT. TO RT. #22, TH GO W 200 OAKDALE HOUSING for location. This report should PROVEMENTS SITUATED SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO- 414) (C18-117)A TRACT OF FT., N 100 FT., E 200 FT. TO AUTHORITY include all deficiencies location THEREON, LOCATED IN THE WIT: COMM AT THE SE/COR LAND 25 FT. E & W BY 50 FT. POB, BEING IN N 15 AC OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL and comment. N/2 OF NE/4 OF SW/4, 34-2-3 OF LOT 24 OF THE COUNTRY N & S OFF W SIDE OF LOT 4, W/2 OF SE OF NE, 10-3-3, LOT FOR PEST CONTROL Unit deficiency review report AND MORE PARTICULARLY PLACE SUB. FOR THE TRUE BLK 1 FOREST ADD. (233-62) 12, BLK 1 FREEMAN MOWAD SERVICES A single sheet report for DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, POB; TH W ALONG THE S/ (362-134)(512-775) SUB. (C24-364,365,367,363, The Oakdale Housing Au- each unit should include all lev- TO-WIT: COMM. AT THE NE/ LINE OF LOT 25 OF THE 362,361,369,360,370,369, & thority is seeking proposals for el 1, 2, and 3 deficiencies. This COR OF N/2 OF NE/4 OF SW/4, COUNTRY PLACE SUB 264.7 2019 PROPERTY TAX LIST- 368)(155-590) LESS .036 AC TO pest control services. Sealed report will be a unit by unit re- 34-2-3, TH S 673.4 FT; TH W FT;TH N ALONG THE W/LINE ING DOTD. (398-418)(407-370) proposals will be received from port purposed for the file of each 871.5 FT TO THE TRUE POB; OF LOT 25 OF THE COUNTRY 0540017160-19 $1,462.19 0540250856-19 $1,282.40 interested Pest Control compa- resident file. TH N 288.33 FT; TH W 453.2 PLACE 188.5 FT TO A CUL DE RE RE nies. Proposals must be accom- Scoring Report FT TO THE E/R/W/L OF PAR- SAC HAVING A RADIUS OF ARC FD34PCK001, LLC WEST/REED, LLC., DBA panied by required licenses and This report should include ISH ASPHALT RD; TH S/A/E/R/ 65 FT;TH ALONG THE N/LINE $1462.19, (FAMILY DOLLAR- HOME SWEET HOME, C/O insurance. The contract is for an estimated score for each de- W/L OF PARISH ASPHALT RD OF LOT 25, 105.9 FT; TH IN A OAKDALE), 106 YORK ROAD, CITIZENS BANK, PO BOX the period beginning October 1, velopment and a overall housing 156.33 FT; THE 330 FT; TH S NE’ERLY DIRECTION ALONG JENKINTOWN PA 19046-0000; 598, VILLE PLATTE LA 70586- 2021 thru September 30, 2022. authority score. 132 FT; TH E 123.2 FT TO THE THE CUL DE SAC 22.12 FT; A CERTAIN LOT OF LAND 0000; A CERT PIECE OF All proposals must be received PHAS Management Opera- TRUE POB.(404-864) TH E PARALLEL WITH THE BEING ALL OR A PORTION LAND, TOGETHER WITH ALL in the Housing Authority office tion Certificate report 0540221285-20 $213.99 RE S/LINE OF LOT 25, 157.05 FT OF LOTS 1,2,13 AND 14 OF BLDGS & IMP SIT. THEREON, or by mail on or before August Report the MASS reporting CARROLL, THELTON & TO THE E/LINE OF LOT 24 OF BLOCK 5, MAP OF OAK- LOCATED IN THE NE OF NE, 10, 2021 at 12:00 noon. physical inspection information POLLY, C/O PAM FONTENOT, THE COUNTRY PLACE SUB.; DALE, LOUISIANA DATED 16-3-3, DESC AS FOLLOWS: The Pest Control company based on the inspection per- 313 PRESLEY STREET, OAK- TH S ALONG THE E/LINE OF JANUARY 1911 BY FLOYD COMM AT THE SW/C OF NE will provide monthly services to formed. DALE LA 71463-0000; LOT 4 LOT 24, 200 FT TO THE TRUE HAMILTON AND RECORDED OF NE, 16-3-3; TH S89 DEG 56 a 156 public housing units and Housekeeping report & THE N/2 OF LOT 5, BLK 2, POB. (229-50) (228-598) (338- UNDER ENDRY NO. 158.891, ’ E 726.5’ TO THE W R/W/L OF the administration office. The This report will include CALCASIEU ADD.(184-197) 594)(354-274)(397-355-359) AND LYING IN SECTION HWY 165; TH N 23DEG 08’ E services shall be for roaches and housekeeping information (290-1)(352-380) (386-930) 0540186200-20 $330.38 RE 10,TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, A/L SAID R/W/L 704.7’; TH N fire ants in kitchen and bath- based on the criteria provided 0540244090-20 $383.34 RE PRATER, WALLACE RANGE 3 WEST IN THE 66DEG 52’ W 200.0 ’; TH N 48 room area. The technician shall by the housing authority. CHAPMAN, CHAD R., JR. C/O JIMMY, 2622 MEADOW SOUTHWESTER LAND DIS- DEG 28’ W 21.07’ TO POB; TH service kitchen and bath of each Recommended Correction & KARLI L. REA, 471 TYLER CREST COURT, RICHMOND TRICT AND ALL BEING IN N 23DEG 08 MINE 299.34’ TO unit every other month, and the report RD., OAKDALE LA 71463- CA 94806; LOTS 28 & 29, FOR- ALLEN PARISH,LOUISIANA VOTECH SCHOOL FENCE; outside of units are serviced in This report should include a 0000; BEG. AT A PT 660 FT. N EST. ADD. (137-593)* AND BEING PARTICULARLY TH S 89DEG 38’ 41’ W A/L alternation months. recommendation for correction AND 210 FT. E OF THE SW/C 0540202955-20 $218.34 RE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FENCE 232.03’; TH S 9DEG Oakdale Housing Authority to conform to UPCS and a cost OF NW OF SE,10-3-3; TH RUN SANDERSON, SUSAN BEGINNING AT THE INTER- 23’ W 241.45’; TH S 80DEG 37’ P.O. Drawer B.Q. estimate on all deficiencies that S 267 FT.; TH E 15 FT., TH N BENOIT, 6500 SHOAL CREEK SECTION OF THE WEST- E 141.51’; TH S 48DEG 28’ E Oakdale, La. 71463 presented a consistent problem 267 FT., TH W 15 FT. TO POB. RD., FORT WORTH TX 76132- ERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE 18.93’ TO POB.; 1.15 AC, M/L. (PUBLISH: JULY 15, 22, 29, throughout the housing author- (337-65) BEG. 510.0 FT. N OF 0000; LOT 12, BLK 5, MILLER OF U.S. HIGHWAY 165 AND (388-439-441)(222-39)(389-134) 2021; AUGUST 5, 2021)4T ity. SW/C OF NW OF SE, 10-3-3, SUB.(381-643)(386-356) THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF (405-707) All required documentation FROM SAID PT. GOING N 150 0540017160-20 $1,203.34 WAY LINE OF WEST FIFTH (PUBLISH: JULY 15, 22 & 29, for the inspections completed FT. TH E 215 FT., S 150 FT., W PUBLIC NOTICE RE AVENUE; THENCE NORTH 2021)3T and submitted to PHA will be in 215 FT. TO POB (201-900)(326- OAKDALE HOUSING SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING 89 DEGREES 21’31’ WEST a format that is clear, complete 792)(329-845)(355-788)(531- AUTHORITY X, LLC, C/O FAMILY DOLLAR ALONG SAID NORTHERLY and easily understood. 666)(531-664) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL STORES INC. #21092, ATTN: RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PUBLIC NOTICE INSPECTOR REQUIRE- 0540037180-20 $173.65 RE UPCS ANNUAL LEASE ACCOUNTING, 500 WEST FIFTH AVENUE, A OAKDALE RECREATION MENTS COKER, C. O., SR & LUNA INSPECTION SERVICES VOLVO PARKWAY, CHESA- DISTANCE OF 315.91 FEET; DISTRICT NO. 1 • Only qualified, REAC W, C/O C.O. COKER, JR., 112 Scope of Services Performed PEAKE VA 23320-0000; A CER- THENCE DEPARTING SAID REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL trained, multifamily develop- GUM STREET, OAKDALE LA Provide the Housing Author- TAIN LOT OF LAND BEING NORTHERLY LINE,NORTH 00 Oakdale Recreation District ment inspectors, 71463-0000; LOTS 3 & 4, BLK ity of Oakdale, Louisiana Annu- ALL OR A PORTION OF LOTS DEGREES 33’31’EAST ALONG #1 is soliciting bid proposals for • A thorough understand- 4, ALEXANDER MANITZAS al Inspections utilizing the HUD 1,2,13 AND 14 OF BLOCK 5, THE EASTERLY LINE OF the following improvements at ing of the current UPCS proce- SUB. (203-38) (304-572) (306- required UPCS protocol for 156 MAP OF OAKDALE, LOUISI- SOUTH SEVENTH STREET, Joe S Mowad Field dures, standards, and reporting 115)(313-180)(313-747)(321- units, shops, and office. ANA DATED JANUARY 1911 A DISTANCE OF 112.00FEET; 1214 Highway 1153 requirements. 299-312)(368-480) Inspection Service BY FLOYD HAMILTON AND THENCE 2019,22003, Oakdale La, 71463 • The ability to provide clear 0540131800-20 $175.51 RE • All items interior and exte- RECORDED UNDER ENDRY 0540008360-19 $300.64 RE Description: and concise documentation on FS LOUISIANA II, LLC, rior required to be inspected un- NO. 158.891, AND LYING IN ASHWORTH, SARAH Removal of all grass from inspections and deficiencies -uti C/O HANCOCK NATURAL der a completed UPCS annual SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 3 DOYLE, P.O. BOX 230, OAK- baseball field and dispose of lizing specialized UPCS reports. RESOURCE GROUP, INC, inspection. SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST IN DALE LA 71463-0000; BEG AT material. • The ability to work with 197 CLARENDON STREET, • Inspections will address THE SOUTHWESTER LAND A PT 255 FT. N OF THE NW I/S Plow and reshape the PHA staff. C-08-99, BOSTON MA 02116- all UPCS Inspections Areas, DISTRICT AND ALL BEING IN OF PRESLEY ST. & 6TH ST., outfield including additional SCHEDULING 5010; 1.50 AC IN SW OF NW & including, (1) Site, (2) Exteri- ALLEN PARISH,LOUISIANA TH N 65FT., TH W 200 FT., TH dirt and sand (200 tons). • Coordination with PHA NW OF SW, 10-3-3, BEING A ors, (3) Systems, (4) Common AND BEING PARTICULARLY S 65 FT., TH E 200 FT. TO POB Addition of dirt to the employees to schedule required STRIP 100 FT. WIDE & APPR. Areas, (5) Unit Interiors, and (6) DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: & BEING SIT. IN SW OF SW, baseline lifting 4 inches. inspections, to assure the timely 632 FT. LONG LEASED TO Health and Safety. BEGINNING AT THE INTER- 3-3-3. (186-777)(210-146)(238- Installation of 630 feet of completion of all inspections, HDE. INC. FOR RR SPUR. .50 • The actual number of units SECTION OF THE WEST- 163)(239-353)(303-469)(307- drainage pipe. and to minimize disturbance of OF AN ACRE IN SW OF SW, inspected will be based upon the ERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE 187)(312-241) Installation of 1” water line the community residents. 10-3-3, BEING A STRIP LYING total number of units at a prop- OF U.S. HIGHWAY 165 AND 0540221285-19 $221.42 RE from dugout to behind pitcher’s FEE SCHEDULE BET. THE MOP RR R/W & THE erty and will include all units on THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF CARROLL, THELTON & mound and second base. • The cost for services to be E/R/W/L OF U. S.H/W 165. the property, both occupied and WAY LINE OF WEST FIFTH POLLY, 1203 E 5TH AVE APT Seeding of common Bermuda 0540095135-20 $165.37 RE vacant. See Legals, Page 6 AVENUE; THENCE NORTH 6, OAKDALE LA 71463-0000; HARTMAN, GENE TUN- 89 DEGREES 21’31’ WEST LOT 4 & THE N/2 OF LOT 5, NEY, 287 TOPEKA AVENUE, ALONG SAID NORTHERLY BLK 2, CALCASIEU ADD.(184- PUBLIC NOTICE SAN FRANCISCO CA 94124; RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF 197)(290-1)(352-380) (386-930) ALLEN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD LOT 8, MUSSER & TAYLOR WEST FIFTH AVENUE, A 0540037180-19 $175.53 RE PUBLIC NOTICE ADD. (137-632)(307-818)(319- DISTANCE OF 315.91 FEET; COKER, C. O., SR & LUNA Notice is hereby given that the Allen Parish School Board will consider for adoption the 2021-2022 745)(324-760) (331-334) THENCE DEPARTING SAID W, C/O C.O. COKER, JR., 112 fiscal year budgets for the General Fund and all Special Revenue Funds. A public hearing will be held 0540106100-20 $182.55 RE NORTHERLY LINE,NORTH 00 GUM STREET, OAKDALE LA Monday, August 9, 2021, at 5:00 P.M., in the Allen Parish School Board meeting room, 1111 West 7th JAMES, FULLER, 1215 DEGREES 33’31’EAST ALONG 71463-0000; LOTS 3 & 4, BLK Avenue, Oberlin, Louisiana. The proposed budget is available for inspection at the Allen Parish School OLIVER ST., OAKDALE LA THE EASTERLY LINE OF 4, ALEXANDER MANITZAS Board office, 1111 West 7th Avenue, Oberlin, Louisiana, during regular business hours. 71463; LOTS 14, & 15, THIRD SOUTH SEVENTH STREET, SUB. (203-38) (304-572) (306- FOREST ADD. (C20-460)(C24- A DISTANCE OF 112.00FEET; 115)(313-180)(313-747)(321- ALLEN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD 107) THENCE 2020,22003, 299-312)(368-480) 2021-2022 CONSOLIDATED BUDGET 0540256865-20 $164.13 RE 0540221850-20 $192.05 RE 0540130890-19 $593.23 RE AUGUST 9, 2021 JOHNSON, SONNY ZACH- STANLEY, ROBERT L., FRIAS, RAFAEL EN- Special Total ARY, 202 GUM ST, OAKDALE P.O. BOX 307, GLENMORA RIQUILLO & BLANCA, 323 General Revenue (Memorandum LA 71463-0000; LOT 7, BLK 5 LA 71433-0000; THE S/2 OF GUILLORY STREET, OAK- Fund Funds Only) OF THE ALEXANDER MANIT- LOT 17, & THE S/2 OF THE DALE LA 71463-3336; LOTS Budget Budget Budget ZAS SUB.(178-889) (306-743) E/2 OF LOT 18, BLK 2, FLOW- 24, 25, 26, 33, 34, 35, 53, 54, 55, REVENUES (348-651) (354-267) (385-616) ERS ADD. (234-728)(274-35) 62, 63, & 64, BLK 1 SEILEY Total Revenues from Local Sources 9,810,300 3,223,248 13,033,548 (392-1058)(534-237) (284-810) SUB.#3(253-570)(333-327)(384- Total Revenues from State Sources 29,812,920 467,268 30,280,188 0540246705A-20 $189.73 RE 9540120500-20 $172.40 RE 525)(407-924) ALSO THE POR- Total Revenues from Federal Sources 0 7,283,639 7,283,639 MARSHALL, KEVIN T. & TERRELL, TRINITY, 906 TION OF LOVE STREET AND Total Revenues from Other Sources 400,000 87,290 487,290 TANYA, PO BOX 12747, LAKE HOLIDAY STREET, OAK- THE N 22 /2 FT. OF STELLA TOTAL REVENUES CHARLES LA 70612-0000; DALE LA 71463-0000; LOTS STREET ABANDONED BY & OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS 40,023,220 11,061,445 51,084,665 THE NORTH 75 FT. OF LOTS 27 & 28, MUSSER & TAYLOR CITY ORDINANCE 1344BY 15 AND 16, BLK 3 OF THE AL- ADD. (93-406)(204-798)(206- CITY OF OAKDALE IN 1997 EXPENDITURES EXANDER MANITZAS SUB. 461)(326-53)(326-514)(351-348- 0540128310-19 $355.32 RE Total Regular Program Expenditures 18,119,840 4,711,554 22,831,394 TO CITY OF OAKDALE.(487- 810)(515-625) GMFS, L.L.C., 7389 FLOR- Total Special Education Expenditures 2,936,851 881,342 3,818,193 795) 0540247600-20 $224.73 RE IDA BLVD., #200A, BATON Total Vocational Program Expenditures 1,124,900 47,243 1,172,143 0540241810-20 $185.45 RE WASHINGTON, HATTIE, ROUGE LA 70806-0000; SIT- Total Other Instructional Program Expenditures 197,559 0 197,559 MARTIN, LELAND, 311 ET AL, 301 IRENE STREET, UATED IN THE CITY OF Total Special Program Expenditures 1,214,022 0 1,214,022 PRESLEY ST., OAKDALE LA OAKDALE LA 71463-0000; OAKDALE, PARISH OF AL- TOTAL INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENDITURES 23,593,172 5,640,139 29,233,311 71463-0000; LOT 11, BLK 6, BEG AT R/W OF JASPER & LEN AND STATE OF LOUI- FLOWERS ADD. (215-636) EASTERN RR RUNNING S 100 SIANA: TRACT I:A CERTAIN Total Pupil Support Expenditures 2,311,731 0 2,311,731 (198-395)(311-402)(341-711) FT. TO RT. #22, TH GO W 200 PIECE, PARCEL OR TRACT Total Instructional Staff Services Expenditures 1,358,553 0 1,358,553 (528-129) FT., N 100 FT., E 200 FT. TO OF LAND TOGETHER WITH Total General Administration Expenditures 3,489,919 920,098 4,410,017 0540048450-20 $192.27 RE POB, BEING IN N 15 AC OF ALL BUILDINGS AND IM- Total School Administration Expenditures 2,493,861 696,500 3,190,361 MATTHEWS, LILLIE Y. W/2 OF SE OF NE, 10-3-3, LOT PROVEMENTS THEREON, Total Business Services Expenditures 364,728 0 364,728 MARTIN, P. O. BOX 6361, 12, BLK 1 FREEMAN MOWAD AND ALL RIGHTS, WAYS Total Operation & Plant Maint. Expenditures 3,438,834 1,396,200 4,835,034 NEW ORLEANS LA 70174- SUB. (C24-364,365,367,363, AND PRIVILEGES THERE- Total Student Transportation Expenditures 2,844,294 0 2,844,294 0000; BEG AT NW/C OF LOT 362,361,369,360,370,369, & UNTO APPERTAINING, BE- TOTAL SUPPORT SERVICE EXPENDITURES 16,301,920 3,012,798 19,314,718 40, OF THE SCHEMPP SUB 368)(155-590) LESS .036 AC TO ING, LYING AND SITUATED OF THE S 30 AC OF THE SW DOTD. (398-418)(407-370) IN THE CITY OF OAKDALE, Total Central Services Expenditures 200,352 0 200,352 OF SW, 11-3-3, TH S 210 FT., E 0540156861-20 $6,202.22 ALLEN PARISH, LOUISIANA, Total Food Service Expenditures 0 2,461,958 2,461,958 105 FT., N 210 FT., W 105 FT. RE AND BEING MORE PARTICU- Total Community Service Expenditures 31,000 0 31,000 TO POB.(141-579)(292-691) WMC OAKDALE, LLC, LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOL- TOTAL NON-INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENDITURES 231,352 2,461,958 2,693,310 0540263600-20 $167.45 RE 3213 DUKE STREET #634, LOWS: BEGIN AT A POINT MATTHEWS, LILLIE, P.O. ALEXANDRIA VA 22314-0000; 343 FT. NORTH AND 240 FT. Total Facility Acquisition & Construction Expend. 0 0 0 BOX 6361, NEW ORLEANS LA A CERTAIN TRACT OR PAR- EAST OF THE SW/C OF SW/4 Total Debt Service Expenditures 5,500 0 5,500 70174-0000; LOT 5, 6, 11, & 12, CEL OF GROUND LOCATED OF SE/4, SECTION 10, TOWN- Total Other Uses of Funds 87,290 0 87,290 BLK 3 SEILEY SUB OF NE OF IN THE NW/4 NW/4, OF SEC- SHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 3 TOTAL OTHER EXPENDITURES & USES 92,790 0 92,790 NW, 10-3-3. (228-400) TION 2,T3S R3W, OAKDALE, WEST, THENCE RUN SOUTH 0540114450-20 $240.87 RE ALLEN PARISH, LOUISIANA, 164 FT.; EAST 100 FT.; NORTH TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER USES 40,219,234 11,114,895 51,334,129 MILLER, PAM CLOUD, WHICH TRACT OF LAND 164 FT.; THENCE WEST 100 338 PINE LANE, OAKDALE CONTAINS 6.571ACRES, AND FT. TO THE POINT OF BE- Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues over Expenditures (196,014) (53,450) (249,464) LA 71463; COM AT THE SE/C IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: GINNING, .TRACT II: COM- Estimated Beginning Fund Balance 14,154,606 6,177,234 20,331,840 OF THE NESE, 16-3-3, TH W/A BEGINNING AT THE NORTH- MENCE AT SOUTHWEST THE S/L 1050 FT., TH N 25 FT. EAST CORNER OF THE NW/4 CORNER OF NORTHWEST Estimated Ending Fund Balance 13,958,592 6,123,784 20,082,376 TO THE POB. TH N 3 DEG. NW/4 SECTION 2, T3S R3W, OF SOUTHEAST SECTION 10, 46’ E 150.3 FT., TH W/P WITH THENCE SOUTH 196.0 FEET; TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE /s/ Kent Reed THE S/L78.9 FT., TH S 11 DEG. THENCE S89 DEGREES53’W 3 WEST, THENCE GOING Superintendent 40’ W 153.2 FT., TH E/P WITH (PUBLISH: JULY 22, 2021)1T

The Oakdale Journal, Thursday, July 22, 2021 - Page 6 n LEGALS Continued From Page 5 submitted on a per unit basis PUBLIC NOTICE patrols and leak surveys to 4. Do not attempt to locate is to change zoning from A-3 the month of May 2021. Motion and a total cost for the housing OAKDALE HOUSING keep the pipeline safe. A copy the gas leak with matches (single family medium) to A-5 to accept financial reports made authority. The total cost must AUTHORITY of this plan is available in our or other open flames. Do not(Multi Family) by Adam Hussong, seconded by be clear and without expense REQUEST FOR office. This program includes remain in a building if there is(PUBLISH: JULY 15, 22 & 29, Bill Randolph, with no opposi- contingencies. PROPOSALS FOR educating and notifying a strong odor. Do not turn lights2021)3T tions. • An option second and third CONSULTING SERVICES the residents about specific on or off or unplug electrical Old Business: No old Busi- year cost also to be provided. The Oakdale Housing Au- operations requirements and appliances where there is ness SUBMISSION REQUIRE- PUBLIC NOTICE thority is seeking proposals for the existence of the program. a strong odor. Do not use a New Business: No new busi- MENTS WILLIS LAW FIRM consulting services. Sealed pro- These requirements include: telephone in the area of a strong ness Proposal must be received WHEREABOUTS OF posals will be received from in- 1. Contacting Air Liquide gas odor. Don’t use anything Guests: no guest by noon August 10, 2021 to: LOGAN BRADLEY SIMON terested consulting firms until if you plan to excavate and/or that would spark ignition such Motion to adjourn made by Tina Guillory, Executive Direc- If you are or know the where- noon on August 10, 2021. The blast on or within two hundred as cell phones, flashlights, Randy Welch, seconded by Bill tor abouts of LOGAN BRADLEY contract is for the period begin- (200) feet of our pipeline right- motor vehicles, power tools, Randolph Oakdale Housing Authority SIMON please contact the Wil- ning October 1, 2021 thru Sep- of-way. Company personnel electrical equipment, etc. **This Institution is an P.O. Drawer B.Q. lis Law Firm at 337-639-4600. tember 30, 2022. will locate the pipeline for you To help us enforce our equal opportunity provider** Oakdale, La. 71463 (PUBLISH: JULY 22, 2021)1T All proposals must be re- to ensure safe excavation and/ Damage Prevention and **This Institution is handi- Proof of Liability Insurance. ceived in the Housing Author- or blasting. All excavators Public Awareness Program cap accessible ** Bid will require Oakdale Hous- ity office or by mail on or be- must use Louisiana 811 (811) and ensure the safe operation PUBLIC NOTICE (PUBLISH: JULY 22, 2021)1T ing Authority listed as an addi- fore noon August 10, 2021 and program prior to digging. of our pipeline system, please VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH tional insured. marked proposal on the outside 2. Contact and/or advise call these numbers to report ORDINANCE HEARING Ten (10) references includ- PUBLIC NOTICE of envelope. others who you believe to be excavation projects or suspected AND ADOPTION NOTICE ing: Name of PHA, Contact Per- ALLEN PARISH WATER Proposals should be mailed working near our pipeline to gas leaks: Ordinance 26A Amend- son, Phone number, number of DISTRICT NO 1 or hand delivered to: contact Air Liquide before Daytime; Timberlane Control ment to Zoning and Regulations units, date of inspection. MEETING JULY 12, 2021 Oakdale Housing Authority performing any activity that Room: (318) 335-0130 was introduced at the monthly SELECTION CRITERIA Meeting called to order by P.O. Drawer B.Q. might damage our pipeline After Hours; Plant Manager Council Meeting on June 14, • Demonstrated under- Adam Hussong at approximate- 801 East 7th Ave., system. Cell : (337)-945-8252 2021 at 5:30pm. A public hear- standing of UPCS protocol and ly 6:00 p.m. Oakdale, La. 71463 3. Be aware of gas leaks 24 Hour Emergency: ing will be held July 27,2021 at requirements (25 points) Members present: Donald The Authority is seeking and hazards and report them 1 (800) 323-1970 5:30pm prior to adoption at the • Cost (25 points) Harper, Adam Hussong, Randy consulting services for Environ- immediately. Signs of gas leaks *Identify your call as an Monthly Council Meeting at the • References (25 points) Welch and Bruce Wheat ment Reviews and Utility Al- include the hissing sound of Air Liquide (Timberlane) Elizabeth Community Center. • Capability to meet re- Absentees: Bill Randolph lowance Estimates. escaping gas, dead vegetation, Emergency, Oakdale, LA Discussion will include mobile quired inspection schedule (25 Minutes from last meeting The Authority has the fol- blowing earth, bubbling Biogas (Methane) Pipeline home park zoning and special points) on June 14, 2021 were given. lowing Programs: water, and the smell of gas. Oakdale Police: (318) 335-0290 use permits for mobile homes Additionally the Oakdale Motion to accept minutes made Low Rent Program 156 units Emergencies include any gas Oakdale Fire Rescue: within the Village Limits. Housing Authority has the right by Randy Welch, seconded by Section 8 Program 120 units leaks, fire or explosion, natural (318) 335-1155 (PUBLISH: JULY 22, 2021)1T to waive small informalities and Randy Welch, with no opposi- Capital Fund Program disasters or civil disobedience. Sheriff: 911 to select the contractor who pro- tions. The following evaluation cri- If you suspect that the pipeline Air Liquide CallTwo System: vides the best overall service Financial reports given for teria will be used: is leaking, stay away from the 1 (800) 324-7814 PUBLIC NOTICE advantageous to our authority. ALLEN PARISH WATER the month of June 2021. Motion •Firm’s experience in con- area, have others stay away Log on to the PHMSA. (PUBLISH: JULY 15, 22, 29, DISTRICT NO 1 to accept financial reports made sulting services 20 points from the area, and notify dot.gov website for additional 2021; AUGUST 5, 2021)4T MEETING JUNE 10, 2021 by Adam Hussong, seconded by •Experience of firm’s mem- the company immediately. information. Meeting called to order by Bruce Wheat, with no opposi- bers assigned to contract 20 In case of fire/explosion or (PUBLISH: JULY 8, 15 & 22, Adam Hussong at approximate- tions. PUBLIC NOTICE points natural disaster near the 2021)3T pipeline, notify the company ly 6:00 p.m. Old Business: No old Busi- OAKDALE HOUSING •Firm’s PHA Reference 10 immediately. If you smell gas Members present: Donald ness AUTHORITY points inside, get out immediately.PUBLIC NOTICE Harper, Adam Hussong, Bill New Business: The engage- REQUEST FOR •Knowledge of HUD regula- If you suspect a leak outside, REQUEST FOR Randolph, Randy Welch and ment letter to hire Mr. Steven PROPOSALS FOR tions 10 points turn off and abandon any ZONING CHANGE Bruce Wheat M. Derouen to perform the an- CONSULTING SERVICES •Cost/Fees · 20 points motorized equipment you I, BILLY DUCK, plan to Absentees: none nual audit for the Allen Parish FEE ACCOUNTING •Experience with Public/ might be using. Leave the areabuild 2 duplexes on lots 12 and Minutes from last meeting Water District #1 was presented SERVICES Assisted Housing Program 20 quickly. Gas is an asphyxiate 13 of 706 Forest Drive, Oakdale on May 10, 2021 were given. to the board members. A motion The Oakdale Housing Au- points and can be deadly since it La. is requesting a public hear- Motion to accept minutes made to sign the engagement letter to thority is seeking proposals for (PUBLISH: JULY 15, 22, 29, displaces oxygen. By notifyinging be held by the Planning by Bruce Wheat, seconded by hire Mr. Steven Derouen was Fee Accounting services. Sealed 2021; AUGUST 5, 2021)4T Air Liquide immediately uponCommission of the City of Oak- Randy Welch, with no opposi- made by Bruce Wheat, seconded proposals will be received from any of the above incidents, thedale at 6:00 pm and final action tions. by Adam Hussong, with no op- interested consulting firms un- PUBLIC NOTICE appropriate responders will at the City of Oakdale Monthly Financial reports given for See Legals, Page 7 til noon, on August 10, 2021. ALLEN PARISH be dispatched promptly andCouncil Meeting at 6:30pm on The contract is for the period SCHOOL BOARD effectively to take care of the 1st Thursday of month- August beginning October 1, 2021 thru PUPIL APPRAISAL emergency. 5, 2021. September 30, 2022. All pro- SERVICES The purpose of the hearing POSITION NOTICE posals must be received in the PUBLIC NOTICE Housing Authority office or by The Allen Parish School Board is seeking The Allen Parish School mail on or before August 10, Board Pupil Appraisal Services POSITION NOTICE person(s) to fill the following position(s): 2021 and marked proposal on will be destroying inactive re- the outside of envelope. The Allen Parish School Board is seeking cords of students who exited 1-Full Day (7 hr.) Proposals should be mailed special education in Allen Par- person(s) to fill the following position(s): or hand delivered to: ish during the 2015-2016 school Cafeteria Tech for Oakdale Housing Authority year. If you are interested in P.O. Drawer B.Q. ONE (1) CUSTODIAN FOR obtaining your record or your Reeves High Cafeteria 801 East 7th Ave. child’s record, please come by Oakdale, La. 71463 KINDER MIDDLE the Pupil Appraisal Office- lo Minimum Requirements: The Fee Accountant will cated at 1111 W. Seventh Ave in provide monthly Financial SCHOOL (12 MONTH) 1. High school diploma or GED Certificate. Oberlin, LA. The deadline for Statements. The firm will also 2. Quantity food service experience. obtaining these records is July be responsible for the submis- Minimum Requirements: 30, 2021. 3. Demonstrates aptitude for successful sion of the GAAP Financial Re- (PUBLISH: JULY 1, 8, 15, 22 & 1. Twenty-one years of age or older. ports to HUD REAC and for the performance of all job responsibilities as 29, 2021)5T 2. Good general health with no physical preparation of budgets and /or assigned by proper authority. condition that prohibits heavy cleaning budget revisions for the needed 4. Excellent physical and mental health. programs: PUBLIC NOTICE or lifting. Low Rent Program-156 (Pre-employment physicals are required.) NOTICE 3. Ability to take directions and work units Air Liquide (Timberlane), 5. Copy of high school diploma or GED Section 8 Program-120 units located at 1123 Landfill Rd, independently to complete assigned tasks. certificate must be attached to Capital Fund Program-2020 Oakdale, LA 71463, owns 4. Keeps building and premises, including and 2021 and operates a natural application sidewalks and parking lot neat and clean The following evaluation cri- gas transmission pipeline Salary: Starting Pay $15,222.00/year teria will be used: system in your area. Yellow at all times. (178/178 days) ($12.22/hour starting pay) •Firm’s experience in Fee vertical pipeline markers 5. Performs other tasks assigned by the Accounting 20 points with our name indicate the Status of Employments: 9 months (178 days) •Experience of firm’s mem- approximate location and route appropriate authority. Application Deadline: July 23, 2021 bers assigned to contract 20 of our pipelines. Timberlane Salary: Allen Parish Salary Schedule points maintains and operates a Employment Effective: August 11, 2021 Application Deadline: July 26, 2021 •Firm’s PHA Reference 10 Damage Prevention and Public Special Requirements: Interviews will be points Awareness Program for Special its Requirements: A physical exam is conducted on July 27, 2021 at the Allen •Demonstrated GAAP/ operations of this pipeline required prior to beginning work. REAC Experience 10 points system. 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The Oakdale Journal, Thursday, July 22, 2021 - Page 7 n LEGALS Continued From Page 6 positions. ceaux, seconded by Jason seconded by Jason Turner, 2. Personnel Supervisor Mr. Courville also informed dents to qualify for the virtual Guests: no guest Turner, unanimously carried to unanimously carried to adopt Bridget Craft updated the Board the Board that all custodians in program. Motion to adjourn made by approve the minutes of the May the 2021-2022 professional staff on the state’s new literacy ini- the district attended an asbes- 6. Congratulations were once Bruce Wheat, seconded by Ran- 10, 2021, regular meeting. and support staff salary sched- tiative. As state mandated, a tos training on June 10th. He again expressed to the Oberlin dy Welch. Motion by Jason Turner, sec- ules, effective July 1, 2021. Literacy Coach and a Literacy commended the custodians for High School FBLA members **This Institution is an onded by Cathy Farris, unani- Motion by Karen Reed, Innovative Coordinator will keeping all of our schools clean and the Fairview High School equal opportunity provider** mously carried to approve the seconded by Carolyn Manuel, be created to provide support. inside and outside. Girls’ Basketball team. **This Institution is handi- payment of bills authorized by unanimously carried to adopt The Literacy Coach will work 4. Early Childhood Supervi- 7. The recently appointed cap accessible ** the Finance Committee. a resolution authorizing the with teachers at Kinder Middle sor Michelle Wagnon gave an administrators were introduced: (PUBLISH: JULY 22, 2021)1T Motion by Cathy Farris, sec- superintendent to execute a School and the Literacy Innova- update on the PreK programs. a. Pam Johnson, Principal of onded by Jason Turner, unani- contract between the Rapides tive Coordinator will be housed Due to an increase in enroll- Oakdale Middle School mously carried to add to the Foundation and the Allen Par- in Oberlin at the Media Center ment, Elizabeth High School b. Edith Manuel, Assistant PUBLIC NOTICE agenda to authorize the super- ish School Board to participate and will work with Oakdale and Reeves High School will Principal of Oberlin Elementary ALLEN PARISH intendent to advertise for the in the Healthy Behaviors Incen- Middle School, Oakdale Head- both need to add a PreK class. School SCHOOL BOARD following positions: tive Grant for the 2021-2022 start and Kids R Us teachers, as Four PreK sites were rated Ex- c. Larry Alexander, Assis- MEETING JUNE 14, 2021 1. Oberlin High School Prin- school year. well as families in the commu- cellent Sites for the 2020-2021 tant Principal of Kinder High The Allen Parish School cipal Motion by Sally Moreaux, nity to ensure every child can school year. School Board met in regular session at 2. Oberlin Elementary seconded by Jason Turner, read at their grade level. These 5. Mr. Reed explained the d. Jaimie Fontenot, Title 1 the Allen Parish School Board School Principal unanimously carried to adopt positions are funded by the state virtual plan for the 2021-2022 Coordinator Office in Oberlin, Louisiana, on 3. Oakdale High School As- a resolution authorizing the for two years. school year. Parents/Guardians Motion by Gregory Mon- Monday, June 14, 2021, at 5:00 sistant Principal superintendent to execute a Motion by Carolyn Manu- will need to apply for virtual ceaux, seconded by Jason p.m. with the following mem- 4. Part-day Food Service contract between the Rapides el, seconded by Cathy Farris, learning for their children and Turner, unanimously carried to bers present: Technician for Oberlin Schools Foundation and the Allen Par- unanimously carried to add complete the appropriate paper- adjourn. Kevin Tyler, President; Ja- Motion by Cathy Farris, sec- ish School Board to participate to the agenda to approve the work. All paperwork is due by Kevin Tyler, President son Turner, Vice-President; onded by Gregory Monceaux, in the Effective Schools Grant job descriptions for a Literacy July 15, 2021. Mr. Reed will re- Allen Parish School Board Cathy Farris; Carolyn Manu- unanimously carried to autho- for the 2021-2022 school year. Coach for Kinder Middle School view each application, decide for ATTEST: el; Gregory Monceaux; Sally rize the superintendent to ad- Motion by Jason Turner, sec- and a Literacy Innovative Coor- each individual situation, and Kent Reed, Secretary Moreaux; and Karen Ree vertise for the following posi- onded by Sally Moreaux, unani- dinator. notify the parents by August 1st Allen Parish School Board The meeting began with tions: mously carried to authorize the Motion by Carolyn Manuel, in order to make plans. Certain (PUBLISH: JULY 22, 2021)1T the invocation given by Jason 1. Bus Driver for Fairview superintendent to advertise for seconded by Gregory Monceaux, criteria must be met for stu- Turner. High School an official journal for the 2021- unanimously carried to approve Oberlin High School FBLA 2. Bus Driver for Oakdale 2022 fiscal year. the job descriptions for a Lit- State Winners were recognized. Schools Motion by Carolyn Manuel, eracy Coach for Kinder Middle FBLA Sponsor Ms. Brittany 3. Bus Driver for Kinder seconded by Gregory Monceaux, School and a Literacy Innova- Manuel introduced each win- High School unanimously carried to autho- tive Coordinator. ner and the area that they par- 4. Special Education Para rize the superintendent to ad- 3. Supervisor of Child Wel- Call 738-5642 ticipated. Many of the students for Oakdale High School vertise for and accept bids for fare & Attendance Kenney who placed at the state level are 5. Special Education Para the Allen Parish Track Project. Courville discussed a plan to now qualified for the national for Elizabeth High School Superintendent Reed in- partner with District Attorney level. 6. Oberlin High School Prin- cluded the following items in his Joe Greene to visit with all ju- POSITION NOTICE Coach Kyle Jinks and the cipal report to the Board: nior high and high school stu- Fairview High School Girls’ 7. Oberlin Elementary 1. Agnes Guillory, Direc- dents next fall to discuss issues PARISHWIDE Basketball Team Class B 2020 School Principal tor of the Allen Parish Library such as bullying, sexting, truan- and 2021 State Champions were 8. Oakdale High School As- Oberlin Branch and some of her cy, vaping, etc. One of the ses- recognized by the Board. This sistant Principal staff updated the Board on some sions will be recorded and added MAINTENANCE is the eleventh state champion- 9. Part-day Food Service of the services the Allen Parish to the Allen Parish School Board ship for Coach Jinks and the Technician for Oberlin Schools Book-Mobile provides to fami- website so parents will also be WORKER Lady Panthers. Motion by Carolyn Manuel, lies in Allen Parish. able to view the presentation. Motion by Gregory Mon- QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma POSITION NOTICE POSITION NOTICE Additional Criteria Established by the Board TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months The Allen Parish School Board is seeking The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position(s): person(s) to fill the following position(s): SALARY: Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule TWO (2) BUS DRIVERS FOR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL Applications may be obtained at the Allen Parish School Board Office or www.allen.k12.la.us OAKDALE SCHOOLS QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Requirements: Masters Degree in Education APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 26, 2021 Valid Louisiana Teacher’s Certificate Louisiana School Bus Driver Certification Principal Certification or Educational POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: (Only certified drivers need apply.) Leadership Certification 1. Responsible for maintaining and repairing air- conditioning and refrigeration equipment. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 11 Months Salary: Current parish salary schedule. 2. Responsible for maintaining and repairing SALARY: Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule Status of Employment: 9 months plumbing equipment. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 3. May be required to work overtime. Application Deadline: July 26, 2021 1. Letter of Application 4. Must be willing to work “on-call” after hours on a 2. Resume rotating basis. APPLY: 3. Copy of Teacher’s Certificate 5. Assist the maintenance workers with duties Allen Parish School Board Office APPLICATION SENT TO: assigned by the parishwide maintenance Allen Parish School Board supervisor. 1111 West 7th Ave. P.O. Drawer C 6. Job description and duties subject to modification P O Drawer C Oberlin, LA 70655 as needed. APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 26, 2021 7. Performs other duties as assigned by the proper Oberlin, Louisiana 70655 (Interviews will be scheduled for July 28, 2021.) authority. 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