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For Sale John Deere generator 110 KW, automatic disconnect, less than 200 hrs., $22,000 firm call, 318 548-4542.
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For lease beautiful home on Lake D’arbonne, 3BR/2BA, brick, 2 stall boat houses, $900 per month, 209 North Lakeview Farmerville, call 870-725-2928.
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The Water We Drink
LINVILLE-HAILE W.S.
Public Water Supply ID: LA1111010
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2012. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.
Our water source(s) are listed below:
Source Name Source Water Type Source Water Body Name
WELL #2 Ground Water
WELL #1 Ground Water
WELL #3 WHEELER ROAD Ground Water
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial Contaminants - such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic Contaminants - such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
Pesticides and Herbicides - which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
Organic Chemical Contaminants – including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive Contaminants – which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of 'MEDIUM'. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learn more about your drinking water, please contact KEN HARRELL at 318-292-4266.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. LINVILLE-HAILE W.S. is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals - Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2012. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.
In the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the following definitions:
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) – nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Maximum contaminant level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) – the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
During the period covered by this report we had below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
Type Category Analyte Compliance Period
FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR) TT GROUNDWATER RULE 4/26/2012 - 9/10/2012
MCL, AVERAGE MCL TTHM 1/1/2012 - 3/31/2012
MCL, AVERAGE MCL TTHM 4/1/2012 - 6/30/2012
MCL, AVERAGE MCL TTHM 7/1/2012 - 9/30/2012
MCL, AVERAGE MCL TTHM 10/1/2012 - 12/31/2012
Our water system tested a minimum of 2 samples per month monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants:
Microbiological Result MCL MCLG Typical Source
COLIFORM (TCR) In the month of November, 1 sample(s) returned as positive MCL: Systems that Collect Less Than 40 Samples per Month - No more than 1 positive monthly sample 0 Naturally present in the environment
In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
Regulated Contaminants Collection Date Highest Value Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
ARSENIC 2/13/2012 1 1 ppb 10 0 Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE 2/13/2012 0.53 0.44 - 0.53 ppb 6 0 Discharge from rubber and chemical factories
FLUORIDE 2/13/2012 0.5 0.4 - 0.5 ppm 4 4 Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
Lead and Copper Date 90TH Percentile Range Unit AL Sites
Over AL Typical Source
COPPER, FREE 2008 - 2010 0.1 0.1 - 0.3 ppm 1.3 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
LEAD 2008 - 2010 1 1 - 2 ppb 15 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
DBP Contaminants Monitoring Period RAA Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5) 4/1/2011 - 3/31/2012 26.75 17.2 - 42.4 ppb 60 0 By-product of drinking water disinfection
TTHM 4/1/2011 - 3/31/2012 163.65 117.9 - 263 ppb 80 0 By-product of drinking water chlorination
In the table below, we have shown the deficiencies that were identified during our latest survey done by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. These are deficiencies that we are currently working to resolve.
Date Identified Facility Category code Activity Name Due Date Comments
01/26/2012 LINVILLE-HAILE W.S. CC15 GWR- ADDRESS DEFICIENCIES 12/31/2012 LAC 51:XIV.609.F.4 - LSPC - Responsibility of Water Suppliers
01/26/2012 WELL #3 WHEELER ROAD SO18 GWR- ADDRESS DEFICIENCIES 4/25/2012 SRC WL - LAC 51:XII.327.A.12 - GW - Well Vent Construction
++++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language++++++
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800–426–4791).
Additional Required Health Effects Language:
Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
We at the LINVILLE-HAILE W.S. work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children's future. Please call our office if you have questions.
05/30/13
The Water We Drink
ROCKY BRANCH WS
Public Water Supply ID: LA1111013
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2012. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.
Our water source(s) are listed below:
Source Name Source Water Type Source Water Body Name
WELL NO. 5 Ground Water
WELL #4 Ground Water
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial Contaminants - such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic Contaminants - such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
Pesticides and Herbicides - which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
Organic Chemical Contaminants – including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive Contaminants – which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of 'MEDIUM'. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learn more about your drinking water, please contact J C AINSWORTH at 318-726-4578.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. ROCKY BRANCH WS is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals - Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2012. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.
In the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the following definitions:
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) – nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Maximum contaminant level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) – the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
During the period covered by this report we had below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
Type Category Analyte Compliance Period
MCL, AVERAGE MCL TTHM 1/1/2012 - 3/31/2012
Our water system tested a minimum of 2 samples per month monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants:
Microbiological Result MCL MCLG Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2012
In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
Regulated Contaminants Collection Date Highest Value Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
ARSENIC 3/7/2011 1 1 ppb 10 0 Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE 3/7/2011 1.46 1.43 - 1.46 ppb 6 0 Discharge from rubber and chemical factories
FLUORIDE 3/7/2011 0.4 0.4 ppm 4 4 Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
Lead and Copper Date 90TH Percentile Range Unit AL Sites
Over AL Typical Source
COPPER, FREE 2008 - 2010 0.1 0.1 - 0.3 ppm 1.3 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
LEAD 2008 - 2010 1 1 ppb 15 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
DBP Contaminants Monitoring Period RAA Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5) 4/1/2011 - 3/31/2012 17.15 10.3 - 58.3 ppb 60 0 By-product of drinking water disinfection
TTHM 4/1/2011 - 3/31/2012 97.17 9.6 - 332 ppb 80 0 By-product of drinking water chlorination
Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800–426–4791).
Additional Required Health Effects Language:
Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
We at the ROCKY BRANCH WS work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children's future. Please call our office if you have questions.
05/23/13
SHERIFF’S SALE
Third District Court
Parish of Union
State of Louisiana
FIRST FINANCIAL BANK
Vs. C.D. 45526
JAMES OTIS MCDOUGLE AND DAPHNE WILLIAMS MCDOUGLE
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Third District Court, in and for the Parish of Union, State of Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed as Sheriff of Union Parish, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction in the lobby of the Union Parish Sheriff’s Complex at 710 Holder Road in the Town of Farmerville, Louisiana, within legal hours of sale, on May 29, 2013, the following described property, to-wit:
The West 24 acres of the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 22, Township 23 North, Range 1 East, Union Parish, Louisiana, together with all improvements situated thereon and thereto belonging.
AND
Part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4 NW 1/4) and part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4 NW 1/4) of Section 22, Township 23 North, Range 1 East, Union Parish, Louisiana, being more accurately described from an on the ground survey by James Latson Souter, PLS 04579 as follows:
Commencing at an existing rebar marking the Northwest corner of Section 22, run thence North 89 degrees 19 minutes 36 seconds East a distance of 1151.26 feet to a point in the centerline of a gravel road for the point of beginning; thence along a fenceline South 89 degrees 29 minutes 24 seconds East for a distance of 451.29 feet to a 5/8” rebar at a fence corner; thence along a fenceline South 02 degrees 52 minutes 11 seconds East a distance of 326.89 feet to a 5/8” rebar at a fence corner; thence along a fenceline South 83 degrees 21 minutes 27 seconds West a distance of 201.69 feet to a 5/8” rebar at a fence corner; thence along a fenceline North 05 degrees 16 minutes 46 seconds West a distance of 191.51 feet to a 5/8” rebar at a fence corner; thence along a fenceline North 60 degrees 52 minutes 11 seconds West a distance of 313.08 feet to a point in the centerline of gravel road, with said point being referenced by a 5/8” rebar lying 41.96 feet Southeasterly along boundary line; thence along centerline of said road North 67 degrees 04 minutes 05 seconds East a distance of 16.39 feet; thence along said centerline North 63 degrees 33 minutes 33 seconds East a distance of 9.72 feet back to the Point of Beginning, said described tract containing 2.137 acres, more or less. Municipal address being 1203 Hwy 549 Marion, La 71260
Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale: Cash to the last and highest bidder, WITH the benefit of appraisement.
Robert G. “Bob” Buckley
Sheriff
04/11/13 05/23/13
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
FARMERVILLE ZONING COMMISSION
A public hearing will be held on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 5:30p.m., Farmerville Town Hall at 407 South Main Street, Farmerville, Louisiana to hear the views and opinions of the citizens concerning the zoning change for the property belonging to Ms. Mary D. Hayes, located at 709 Cedar Street to R-3, for a mobile home.
Legal description as follows:
LOTS 7 & 8 OF BLK Y OF SMITH ADDITON 70-86
5/16/13 5/23/13 5/30/13
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
FARMERVILLE ZONING COMMISSION
A public hearing will be held on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 5:30p.m., Farmerville Town Hall at 407 South Main Street, Farmerville, Louisiana to hear the views and opinions of the citizens concerning the zoning change for the property belonging to Mr. Harvinder Singh Sarai, located at 9680 Hwy 15 to B-3, for a motel.
Legal description as follows:
A 2.00 ACRE TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, LAND DISTRICT NORTH OF RED RIVER, UNION PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING A PORTION OF THAT TRACT CONVEYED TO UNION PROPERTY RENTALS, L.L.C. IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 1225, PAGE 254, SAID 2.00 ACRES BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A 5/8 INCH RE-BAR IN PLACE REPRESENTING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 12, T20N, R1W AND RUN NORTH 0 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST ALONG EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST ¼ O F NORTHWEST ¼ FOR A DISTANCE OF 481.11 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH RE-BAR FOUND IN PLACE ON THE SOUTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY OR BOUNDARY OF LOUISIANA HIGHWAY NO. 15; THENCE NORTH 53 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SOUTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY OR BOUNDARY OF LOUISIANA HIGHWAY NO. 15 FOR A DISTANCE OF 450.14 FEET TO A ½ INCH IRON PIPE SET AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF HEREIN DESCRIBED 2.00 ACRE TRACT; THENCE SOUTH 35 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST, 311.53 FEET TO A ½ INCH IRON PIPE SET; THENCE NORTH 54 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST; 294.63 FEET TO A ½ INCH IRON PIPE SET ON THE SOUTHEAST RIGHT OF WAY OF LOUISIANA HIGHWAY NO. 33; THENCE NORTH 35 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST ALONG SOUTHEAST RIGHT OF WAY OF LOUISIANA HIGHWAY NO. 33 FOR A DISTANCE OF 245.12 FEET TO A ½ INCH IRON PIPE SET AT A BROKEN CONCRETE RIGHT OF WAY MARKER, THENCE SOUTH 54 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST ALONG TRANSITION IN RIGHT OF WAYS BETWEEN STATE HIGHWYS 33 AND 15 FOR A DISTANCE OF 45.00 FEET TO A ½ INCH IRON PIPE SET; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST ALONG A RIGHT OF WAY OR BOUNDARY OF LOUISIANA HIGHWAY NO. 15 FOR A DISTANCE OF 90.38 FEET TO A ½ INCH IRON PIPE SET; THENCE SOUTH 53 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG RIGHT OF WAY OR BOUNDARY OF LOUISIANA HIGHWAY NO. 15 FOR A DISTANCE OF 190.82 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.000 ARCES, AND BEING SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, SERVITUDES OR RIGHTS OF WAY THEREON AND/OR OF RECORD.
5/16/13 5/23/13 5/30/13
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Ruston Housing Authority, Ruston, Louisiana, and the Farmerville Housing Authority, Farmerville, Louisiana, are inviting proposals from independent public accounting firms to perform the independent annual single audit of the Authority’s various programs as required of recipients of federal funding for fiscal years ending June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2013 and June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2014 respectively. For a copy of the RFP, send a request to wwhittington@rustonhousing.org or call Woody Whittington, 318-255-3644 extension 14.
05/16/13 5/23/13 5/30/13
RFP: GPNA: The Ruston Housing Authority and the Farmerville Housing Authority are accepting separate proposals to conduct a physical needs assessment for 300 and 40 public housing units respectively per the new GPNA protocol. RFP’s may be obtained from the Ruston Housing Authority, P.O. Box 2288, Ruston, LA. 71273-2288, email – wwhittington@rustonhousing.org. Submission deadline June 12, 2013, at 4:00PM.
05/16/13 05/23/13 05/30/13
NOTICE
Applications for the position Child Nutrition Program Supervisor will be received at the Union Parish School Board Office, 1206 Marion Highway, Farmerville, Louisiana until 12:00 noon Friday, May 31, 2013.
05/16/13 05/23/13 05/29/13
Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code requires the notice include the following statements:
The Wards Chapel Water System is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) as set forth by the State (Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code) and the Federal Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141).
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (LDHH) set drinking water standards and requires the disinfection of drinking water. Where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBPs). EPA and LDHH set standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and DBPs in drinking water, including total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) and haloacetic acids-five (HAA5). Some people who drink water containing TTHMs in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
In December 1998, EPA set enforceable drinking water standards for TTHMs at 80 parts per billion (ppb) and for HAA5 at 60 parts per billion (ppb) to reduce the risk of cancer or other adverse health effects. Compliance with the TTHMs/HAA5 standards for public water systems serving less than 10,000 individuals initially became effective and enforceable on January 1, 2004. Compliance with the TTHMs/HAA5 standards is determined by calculating an annual average (AA) of quarterly TTHMs/HAA5 sample results. Compliance calculations performed for the first calendar quarter of 2013 show that the system’s current TTHMs AA is 228.5 ppb; thus, the system is currently in violation of the TTHMs standard.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
This is not an emergency. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. EPA and LDHH do not consider this violation to have any serious adverse health effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure; however, continued long term exposure to TTHMs and HAA5 levels above the standard (e.g., 20 years of exposure) has the potential to have serious adverse effects on human health.
Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code further requires that the notice include the telephone number of the owner, operator, or designee of the public water system as a source of additional information concerning the notice. Steps being taken to comply should also be included.
05/23/13
REGULAR MEETING, UNION PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
May 13, 2013
The Union Parish School Board met in Regular Session at the Union Parish School Board Office in Farmerville, Louisiana, on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. Members were present as follows: Mr. Robert C. James, Jr., Mr. Jimmy Hollis, Mr. Frankie Futch, Mrs. Judy Mabry, Mrs. Shannon Barkley, Mr. John Ellis, Mr. Jeremy Hobbs, Mrs. Challana Dean, and Mr. Clyde Hays.
President James called the meeting to order and asked for a moment of silent prayer for the Jaleel Gipson family.
On motion by Mr. Futch, seconded by Mr. Ellis, the Board approved the agenda for the May 13, 2013 Regular Board Meeting as printed.
On motion by Mr. Hollis, seconded by Mrs. Dean, the Board approved the minutes for the April 8, 2013 Regular Board Meeting as printed.
Rebecca Andrews, Principal at Farmerville Elementary School, on behalf of Taylor and Sons Insurance and Financial Services, presented an engraved award to Rhonda Franklin, first grade teacher at Farmerville Elementary School for Employee of the Month for the month of April, 2013.
Cari Hogan, English teacher at Farmerville High School, and the LA GEAR-Up students asked to postpone their presentation due to the tragic death of football player Jaleel Gipson.
On motion by Mrs. Mabry, seconded by Mrs. Barkley, the Board agreed to adopt a resolution authorizing the Union Parish School Board to enter into the Servitude and Easement Agreement with W. Marshall Shaw, Jr., et al and to grant the Superintendent authority to execute all necessary documents.
On motion by Mr. Ellis, seconded by Mrs. Dean, the Board adopted the following appreciation resolution:
WHEREAS, the Union Parish School Board does recognize and appreciate the support or assistance given by any individual or group to a student, employee or program of the school system; and
WHEREAS, the Union Parish School Board does realize that many of the major contributions to the enrichment of the school program are made possible by individuals or groups; and
WHEREAS, First National Bank did perform such a charitable act by sponsoring the Honors Banquet Monday, April 29, 2013, and presenting a one thousand dollar scholarship to Jonah Hodge, an honor student from Farmerville High School, as well as a one thousand dollar check to pay for the Honors Banquet at Farmerville High School.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Union Parish School Board does take this means to say a personal "Thank You" to First National Bank for their interest, consideration, and effort on behalf of the Union Parish School System.
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Union Parish School Board does commend First National Bank for this thoughtful and generous service to the school system and community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to Ms. Jennifer Gray, Assistant Vice President of First National Bank on this 13th day of May, 2013.
Superintendent Cannon expressed his disappointment to the Board in the results of the May 4th Bond Election. The final results were fifty-six percent against and forty-four percent for. Dr. Cannon stated that September 1st is the filing deadline for a November 16, 2013 election. The administration is working on the 2013-2014 budget and will decide on how to proceed. They will keep the Board informed.
Charles Gray, Director of Testing, informed the Board that the weeks of testing went smoothly and test results should be in May 17th, as reported by the State Department of Education.
Charlotte Bowen, Technology Coordinator, informed the Board that it would be mid-May before the winners of the 21st Century Grant would be announced.
Lyn Kenley, Supervisor of Transportation and Maintenance, told the Board he had spent the week of May 6th in Austin, Texas training for the application of the new transportation software which will save the district time and money in bus routes.
On motion by Mrs. Dean, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the Board granted approval to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement for the Northeast Louisiana Schools of Innovation Project, with the Southern Regional Education Board, and the Louisiana Department of Education. The SREB will work collaboratively with the Louisiana Department of Education, districts and schools in Northeast Louisiana to implement the Common Core State Standards and to improve student academic achievement. The Louisiana Department of Education will select up to ten school districts with a total of ten middle grades and high schools to receive ongoing support for three years to improve student achievement and completion rates.
On motion by Mrs. Mabry, seconded by Mrs. Barkley, the Board approved the financial statements for March 2013.
On motion by Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mrs. Barkley, the Board granted permission to pay the sales tax bonus by June 7, 2013 and the 15th sales tax check, which will be a separate check, on June 7, 2013. Donna Cranford, Business Manager, will contact the Board or Finance Committee as needed, if necessary.
On motion by Mr. Futch, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the Board approved the following policy revisions at their first viewing:
1. Vacancy/Unexpired Term Fulfillment Policy
2. Time of Election and Term of Office of Superintendent Policy
3. Student Transportation Management Policy
4. Adult Education Policy
5. Search and Seizure Procedure and Policy
6. Safe Riding Practices Policy
On motion by Mr. Ellis, seconded by Mr. Dean, the Board approved the following retirements:
1. Kathy Owens - Farmerville Elementary School, Teacher
Effective: August 1, 2013
2. Connie Hodge - Farmerville Elementary School
Paraprofessional
Effective: May 24, 2013
3. Patricia Loyd - Spearsville K-8 School
Title I Paraprofessional
Effective: May 24, 2013
4. Sue Brown - Central Office
Child Nutrition Program Supervisor
Effective: July 5, 2013
On motion by Mrs. Mabry, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the Board granted permission to advertise and accept applications for the position of Child Nutrition Program Supervisor.
The Board was informed of the following employments:
1. Eula Collins - Bernice Elementary School, Teacher
Effective: April 2 – May 24, 2013
2. Tawana Coulbertson - Farmerville High School
Child Specific Bus Aide
Effective: April 5, 2013
The Board was informed of the following medical leave:
1. Bobby Farmer - Downsville Charter School
Bus Driver
Effective: ½ day April 23, 2013
Until released by his doctor
The Board was informed of the following extended medical leave:
1. Veronica Hausley- Farmerville High School
Cafeteria Technician
Effective: March 12, 2013
Until released by her doctor
Superintendent Cannon informed the Board of the following termination:
1. Kristen Dewitt - Bernice Elementary School, Teacher
Effective: March 15, 2013
On motion by Mrs. Dean, seconded by Mrs. Barkley, the Board approved the termination of Kristen Dewitt, teacher at Bernice Elementary School, effective March 15, 2013, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On motion by Mr. Hollis, seconded by Mr. Futch, the Board approved ratification of all personnel actions reported to the Board and taken by the Superintendent of Schools of Union Parish from July 1, 2012 through May 13, 2013.
On motion by Mr. Hollis, seconded by Mrs. Barkley, the Board approved ratification of personnel actions taken by the Superintendent of Schools and stated on and/or attached to the agenda of May 13, 2013.
On motion by Mr. Futch, seconded by Mrs. Hollis, the Board approved a resolution, concerning Louisiana Community and Technical College (Trade School Land), to direct the Superintendent to take all action necessary to have the property together with all buildings, improvement and appurtenances thereunto belonging donated to the Louisiana State Board of Education by Act of Donation recorded in conveyance book 619, page 174 of the records of the Clerk of Court of Union Parish, Louisiana retransferred to the Union Parish School Board.
The Board, having set its next regular Board Meeting for Monday, June 10, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. to be held at the Union Parish School Board Office in Farmerville, Louisiana, adjourned on this the 13th day of May, 2013.
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George Cannon, Secretary Robert C. James, Jr., President
Union Parish School Board Union Parish School Board
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VACANCY/UNEXPIRED TERM FULFILLMENT
All vacancies in the membership of the School Board caused by death, retirement, resignation, removal from office, failure to take office, when the person elected or holding the office no longer meets the residence or domicile requirements or otherwise, shall be filled by the remaining members of this school board, within twenty (20) days declaring that the vacancy has occurred and proceeding to appoint a person who meets the qualifications for the office.
If the unexpired term is one (1) year or less, the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.
If the unexpired term exceeds one (l) year the school board within twenty (20) days after the vacancy occurs shall issue proclamation ordering a special election to fill the vacancy and shall specify in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code the dates on which the primary and general elections shall be held in accordance with law. If the school board fails to issue the proclamation within twenty (20) days after the vacancy occurs, the Governor shall issue the proclamation. Immediately thereafter the school board shall publish the proclamation in the official journal of the parish and notify such governing authorities and take such further actions as set forth by the Louisiana Election Code.
Legal References: La. R.S. 18:581(1), 602; La. Const., Art. VI, Section 13
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VACANCY/UNEXPIRED TERM FULFILLMENT
All vacancies in the membership of the School Board caused by death, retirement, resignation, removal from office, failure to take office, when the person elected or holding the office no longer meets the residence or domicile requirements or otherwise, shall be filled by the remaining members of this school board, within twenty (20) days declaring that the vacancy has occurred and proceeding to appoint a person who meets the qualifications for the office.
If the unexpired term is one (1) year or less, the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.
If the unexpired term exceeds one (l) year the school board within twenty (20) days after the vacancy occurs shall issue proclamation ordering a special election to fill the vacancy and shall specify in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code the dates on which the primary and general elections shall be held in accordance with law. If the school board fails to issue the proclamation within twenty (20) days after the vacancy occurs, the Governor shall issue the proclamation. Immediately thereafter the school board shall publish the proclamation in the official journal of the parish and notify such governing authorities and take such further actions as set forth by the Louisiana Election Code.
Legal References: La. R.S. 18:581(1), 602; La. Const., Art. VI, Section 13
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STUDENT TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
The management of student transportation for the parish shall be the responsibility of the supervisor or director of transportation, reporting to the superintendent or his designee.
He shall insure that the school transportation system is operated in accordance with all applicable state laws and regulations.
The supervisor or director shall make careful study and use of Bulletin 119, Pupil Transportation, published by the State Department of Education, or its successor bulletin.
The Board, in the interest of student safety and economy, may set the maximum years of operation for any school bus owned or operated by or used for transportation purposes for the Union Parish School Board. The above limit may be extended on an individual, year by year basis, provided the bus passes all mandated inspections twice a year.
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ADULT EDUCATION
The Board shall encourage the development of a program of adult education for the parish, and authorizes the use of school facilities for this purpose, if allowed by state law and regulations.
Every effort shall be made to inform adults in the parish of the adult education opportunities available to them.
The adult education program shall be administered and conducted in accordance with Louisiana law.
Legal Reference: La. R.S. 17:14
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SEARCH AND SEIZURE PROCEDURE AND POLICY
The Union Parish School Board is the exclusive owner of all public school buildings and all desks and lockers within all public schools and all other buildings maintained, used or owned by the Union Parish School Board as well as any other area of any public school building or grounds set aside for the personal use of students. Any teacher, principal or administrator of the Union Parish School System may search any building, desk, locker, area or grounds for weapons, illegal drugs, alcohol, explosives, stolen goods, or other materials or objects the possession of which is in violation of law or of the policy of the Union Parish School Board when that employee has reasonable grounds to suspect the search will reveal evidence that the student has violated a law, a school rule, or a school board policy. It is the stated policy of the Union Parish School Board that it is impermissible and unlawful for any student to bring into or upon any public school building owned or operated by the Union Parish School Board or upon the grounds of any building owned or operated by the Union Parish School Board weapons, illegal drugs, alcohol, stolen goods, explosives, or materials or objects which may be inherently dangerous to others.
A teacher, principal or administrator may search the person of a student when he has a reasonable belief that the student has in his possession any of the items above mentioned.
A teacher, principal or administrator, when he has articulable facts which lead him to a reasonable belief that any of the above described unlawful items may exist in a school
locker, desk, building, area or grounds, may search same and open same. When
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SAFE RIDING PRACTICES
In accordance with requirements set forth in Section IX, "Pupil Instruction" of the State Department of Education School Transportation Handbook, Bulletin 119, or its successor policy, each principal of each school shall provide at least one hour of instruction in safe riding practices at the beginning of each school semester, and shall report on compliance with the required procedures on the SDE form developed for that purpose.
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