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Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine Discussion Number 1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092024
1100 AM EDT Mon Sep 23 2024

A broad area of low pressure over the northwestern Caribbean Sea
continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms. While
some mid-level rotation is evident in visible satellite images,
surface observations and visible satellite images suggest the
low-level circulation remains broad and farther to the southwest.
Nonetheless, the system has a high chance of tropical cyclone
formation during the next day or two, and it is likely to bring
tropical storm conditions to land areas within the next 36 to
48 hours. Therefore, the NHC is initiating Potential Tropical
Cyclone advisories for this disturbance.

The initial motion is quite uncertain given the current lack of
organization, but the best estimate is northward at about 5 kt. A
gradual turn toward the northwest is expected during the next day or
so, with the center passing through the Yucatan Channel and into the
southern Gulf of Mexico. Thereafter, the system is forecast to
accelerate northward across the eastern Gulf of Mexico within the
flow between a digging deep-layer trough over the central United
States and a ridge over the western Atlantic. This motion should
bring the center of the system toward the northeastern Gulf Coast on
Thursday. The track guidance agrees reasonably well on this
scenario, and the initial NHC forecast lies near the simple and
corrected consensus aids. Since the disturbance currently lacks a
well-defined center, users are reminded that the average forecast
track uncertainty is larger in these situations, and future track
adjustments may be required. Given the large size of the
tropical-storm-force wind field and fast forward speed that is
forecast, storm surge, wind, and rainfall impacts will likely extend
well away from the center, particularly to the east of the system.

While the system is currently broad and not well organized, the
models suggest a more well-defined center should develop during the
next day or so. Once the system becomes better organized and
develops an inner core, the environmental and oceanic conditions
appear favorable for significant strengthening. In fact, the DTOPS
statistical guidance shows a 95 percent chance of a 65-kt increase
in intensity during the next 72 h, and the hurricane regional models
highlight the potential for strengthening to major hurricane
intensity. Thus, the NHC forecast shows significant strengthening
while the system moves across the eastern Gulf of Mexico, with a
95-kt intensity in 72 h. While this forecast is aggressive, it lies
near or slightly below the consensus aids, and future adjustments
may be necessary. An Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft is
scheduled to investigate the system this afternoon.

Based on the NHC forecast, Tropical Storm Warnings and Hurricane
Watches have been issued for portions of western Cuba the Yucatan
Peninsula of Mexico. Interests along the northeastern Gulf Coast,
including the Florida Panhandle and portions of the Florida west
coast should monitor the progress of this system.

FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS

INIT 23/1500Z 17.6N 82.0W 25 KT 30 MPH
12H 24/0000Z 18.6N 82.4W 30 KT 35 MPH...TROPICAL CYCLONE
24H 24/1200Z 19.5N 83.7W 40 KT 45 MPH
36H 25/0000Z 20.6N 85.1W 50 KT 60 MPH
48H 25/1200Z 22.1N 86.0W 65 KT 75 MPH
60H 26/0000Z 24.2N 86.0W 85 KT 100 MPH
72H 26/1200Z 27.1N 85.1W 95 KT 110 MPH
96H 27/1200Z 34.0N 83.0W 35 KT 40 MPH...INLAND
120H 28/1200Z 38.5N 87.0W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROPICAL

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FORECASTER REINHART

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received federal approval Friday for multiple forms of disaster food assistance for Hurricane Francine-affected families. USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) authorized Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) operations in eight parishes, automatic SNAP replacement benefits for 4 parishes, and automatic SNAP supplements for 6 parishes.

Non-SNAP Households: What You Need to Know
Current SNAP recipients are not eligible for DSNAP.
DCFS received approval to begin DSNAP operations in the following parishes that were declared eligible for Individual Assistance (IA): Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John, St. Mary and Terrebonne.
DSNAP interviews will start on Wednesday, Sept. 25. According to FNS guidelines, DSNAP operations cannot begin until all other federal disaster food assistance programs in a parish have ended (including PODs and Disaster Household Distribution) and essential services such as power, telephone/internet, mail and grocery stores are fully operational.

For DSNAP Applicants:
Residents in the eight approved parishes should call the LAHelpU Customer Service Center at 1-888-LAHELPU (1-888-524-3578) to apply for DSNAP on their designated day (by first letter of last name; see schedule below) or during one of the A-Z days, which are open to all residents in the approved parishes. Application hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. After selecting your language, press 6 followed by 1.
Vulnerable groups, including the elderly and disabled, who are unable to apply by phone can apply in person at selected DCFS offices or community-based organizations within the affected parishes.
Translation services are available throughout the application process. A worker will verify your identity, residency and disaster-related expenses from September 9, 2024, to October 8, 2024. Most applicants will learn their approval status and benefit amount immediately, followed by a confirmation letter sent by mail.
Applicants can designate an Authorized Representative to apply on their behalf, but this requires approval from the head of the household, who will be contacted to confirm the authorization.
Approved applicants will receive an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card by mail.

Application Schedule for 8 Approved Parishes:
Residents of the 8 approved parishes should apply for DSNAP by phone on their assigned day by last name.
• Day 1 (Wednesday, Sept. 25) –A-G
• Day 2 (Thursday, Sept. 26) – H-M
• Day 3 (Friday, Sept. 27) – N-Z
• Day 4 (Monday, Sept. 30) – Open to all
• Day 5 (Tuesday, Oct. 1) – Open to all
In-Person Option for Vulnerable Groups:
Vulnerable groups, including the elderly and disabled, who are unable to apply by phone can apply in person at the following DCFS offices or community-based organizations:
Ascension Parish:
DCFS Ascension Economic Stability office
1078 E Worthy St., Gonzales, LA 70737
8:00a - 4:30p, M-F

Assumption Parish:
Bella Rose Branch Library
7089 Hwy 1. Belle Rose, LA 70341
9:00a - 4p, M-F

Lafourche Parish:
DCFS Lafourche Child Welfare office
1416 Tiger Dr., Thibodaux, LA 70301
8:00a - 4:30p, M-F

St. Charles Parish:
Alan Arterbury Building
14564 River Road New Sarpy, LA 70078
8:30a - 4:00p, M-F

St. James Parish:
Vacherie Branch Library
2593 Highway 20
Vacherie, LA 70090
8a - 4:30p, M-F

St. John Parish:
Let's Work! River Parishes - LaPlace Office
1708 Chantilly Dr. Suite A Laplace, LA 70068
8:30a - 4:00p, M-F

St. Mary Parish:
DCFS St. Mary Child Welfare office
604 2nd St. Franklin, LA 70538
8a - 4:30p, M-F
Terrebonne Parish:
DCFS Terrebonne Economic Stability office
1012 W Tunnel Blvd., Houma, LA 70826
8a - 4:30p, M-F
DSNAP provides food assistance to eligible households that are not enrolled in SNAP and need assistance purchasing groceries due to disaster-related income loss or damages.

DEAR ABBY: I enjoy helping my friends, my partner and family members. I feel doing good deeds is important in my retirement. My hands are pretty full with getting my elderly dad to medical visits, and I also visit him three times a week. I also have older single friends I do things for, such as occasionally dropping off meals and running errands.
Lately, I have been asked to provide transportation to medical appointments for no less than three of these friends. One, in particular, is more of a friend of my partner. Nevertheless, she expects a lot of me. I feel taking care of my dad and my partner keeps me busy enough. I feel pressured by these other friends. If I say no to them, I feel guilty.
How do I gracefully bow out with these folks? One of them has implied I’m not a good friend if I don’t help them get to the doctor, sit with their dog, etc. She never seems to remember past good deeds and loves to start arguments with everyone (she only has one or two friends left). Any advice?
WEARY MAN
IN WISCONSIN

DEAR WEARY MAN: For some folks, it’s only a short step from being a people-pleaser to being a doormat. You have been kind and helpful; now it’s time to start helping yourself.
You shouldn’t feel guilty for saying no to entitled individuals. The woman you described is one of them, so don’t expect her to be grateful for the time and effort you have already given.
Developing the ability to say no is similar to weightlifting. Start small, work your way up, and in a short time, you will have developed the muscle. Try it. You’ll like it.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I met on the debate team in high school. We would get into heated debates about every topic, and I think it was one of the things he loved most about me.
Fast-forward 14 years and a couple of children later, and I don’t have the fire in me to debate “oranges vs. strawberries” anymore. Every time I state a simple opinion, he tries to engage in a debate, but he goes from zero to 100 in a minute and forgets to listen to my opinion. I have taken to “letting him win” just to shut him up because I don’t want to hear it. He gets frustrated when I do this and always says that it’s what we used to do.
Abby, my priorities have changed. I’m calmer than I used to be, and most of my attention is focused on our kids. I’m tired of the constant arguing, but I know he enjoys it. Please help me find a common ground with my husband.
NO FIGHT LEFT
IN ME

DEAR NO FIGHT: Some couples enjoy contention as a form of foreplay. If you haven’t told your husband what you have related to me, it is important that you do. Since “debating” has been an established pattern in your marital relationship, you may need a licensed marriage and family therapist to help you get your message across, because your husband may have difficulty adjusting to the change in how you communicate.

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LEGAL NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, STATE OF
LOUISIANA
TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY
September 10, 2024
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at their regular meeting place, the Town Hall, Berwick, Louisiana, Tuesday September 10, 2024, at six (6:00) o’clock p.m.
There were present: Council members Colleen As- kew, Kevin Hebert, Raymond Price, James Richard, and Lud Henry.
Absent: None
Pastor Herb Stanley from Cornerstone Ministries led the pray-er.
Public Works Director Rafael Lopez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana were duly convened as the governing authority of said Town, led by the Honorable Duval Arthur Jr, Mayor, who then stated that the Mayor and Council were ready for the transaction of business.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved without reading upon motion Raymond Price and seconded by Lud Henry.
The Treasurer’s report, having been reviewed, was approved without reading upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Lud Henry.
The Beacon did not shine on anyone this month.
There were no guests for the September 2024 meeting.
Police Chief David Leonard presented the police report for August, 2024. Chief Leonard stated that the department is running well & they have been working on hurricane pre- parations. They will have increased patrol officers on shift to help keep the public safe. After no comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Fire re- port.
Fire Chief Jody Acosta presented the fire report for August, 2024. Chief Acosta stated that the fire de- partment responded to 12 emergency calls. There were 5 motor vehicle accidents, 1 alarm, 1 home fire which was contained to the dryer, and 5 medical alerts. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, the Public Works re- port.
Public Works Director Rafael Lopez presented the public works report for August, 2024. Mr. Lopez stated town crews have been working on cleaning out ditches, along with their other regular maintenance throughout town, and preparing for the possible landfall of Hurricane Francine.
Town Engineer Mr. Reid Miller was not present. Mayor Arthur gave his report. He re- ported that the bids for the Country Club Estates Drainage Project were received and Bryan Talbot Construction Company submitted the low bid & will be awarded the project. Plans for the 6th Street road project & the water meter project are both still under review. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, committee reports.
The were no committee reports.
Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Lud Henry, the agenda was ex- panded to include Proclamation No. 03-24 – Declare a State of Emergency for Hurricane Francine by a unanimous roll call vote
Proclamation No. 03-24 – De- clare a State of Emergency for Hurricane Francine. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert the proclamation was approved by unanimous roll call vote.
An amendment was offered to Ordinance No. 752 – Amend 2023-24 Consolidated Budget. Due to the implementation of a new accounting system, some numbers were not accounted for on the originally in- troduced ordinance. Upon mo- tion by James Richard and seconded by Lud Henry the amendment was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
The Public hearing was called to order at 6:15pm.
Item No. 1 under Public Hearing – Adopt Ordinance No. 752 – Amend 2023-24 Consolidated Budget. After some discussion among the council and no comments from the audience, Mayor Arthur closed the public hearing.
Item No. 2 under Public Hearing – Adopt Ordinance No. 753 – 2024-25 Consolidated Budget. After no comments from the council and audience, Mayor Arthur closed the public hearing.
Item No. 3 under Public Hearing – Adopt Ordinance No. 754 Big Bend Land Company – Property Donation. After no comments from the council and audience, Mayor Arthur closed the public hearing.
Item No. 1 under Ordinances – In- troduce Ordinance No. 748 – Set Millage Rate for 2024. Upon motion by Raymond Price and seconded by Colleen Askew, the ordinance was in- troduced by a un- animous roll call vote.
Item No. 2 under Ordinances – In- troduce Ordinance No. 749 –- Consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Raymond Price, the ordinance was introduced by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 3 under Ordinances – Adopt Ordinance No. 752 – Amend 2023-24 Consolidated Budget. Up- on motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the ordinance was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 4 under Ordinances – Adopt Ordinance No. 753 – 2024-25 Consolidated Budget. Upon motion by Kevin Hebert and seconded by James Richard, the ordinance was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 5 under Ordinances – Adopt Ordinance No. 754 – Big Bend Land Company – Property Donation. Upon motion by Raymond Price and seconded by Lud Henry, the ordinance was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 1 under Resolutions/Proclamations – Adopt Resolution No. 10-24 – to award contract to Byron Talbot Construction for Country Club Drainage Project, State Project No. H.01479. Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Raymond Price, the resolution was approved by unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 2 under Resolutions/Proclamations – Resolution No. 11-24 – Cooperative En- deavor Agreement between the Town of Berwick and the City of Patterson for the Town of Berwick to acquire natural gas from the City of Patterson. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the resolution was approved by a un- animous roll call vote.
Item No. 1 under New Business – Approve 2024-25 Holiday Schedule. Upon motion by Raymond Price and seconded by Colleen Askew, the schedule was ap- proved unanimously.
Item No. 2 under New Business – Alvin Willis – Letter of Gratitude. The mayor and council wanted to recognize Mr. Willis for his years of service on the Berwick Development District Board.
Item No. 3 under New Business Appoint Scott Berry to the Berwick Development District Board. Upon motion by Raymond Price and seconded by Lud Henry, the appointment was approved unanimously.
Item No. 4 under New Business – Homecoming Parade Permit October 3, 2024 – Berwick High School – Yvette Lake. Upon motion by Raymond Price and seconded by James Richard, the permit was approved unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Council, upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert the motion to adjourn was approved unanimously.
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Duval H. Arthur Jr –
Mayor
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Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. Sept. 20, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF
BERWICK
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
PUBLIC
HEARING NOTICE
Date: Wednesday October 2, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Council Meeting Room
Berwick Town Hall
A•G•E•N•D•A
Public Hearing(s);
Case #1; Application for Minor Subdivision by Mr. Harris Dehart to subdivide 17.86 acres into two parcels first is 8.92 acres and second is 8.94 acres for R-1 Single Family Dwellings. Harris Dehart Applicant; Miller Engineers, Engineers. Property address is 417 Fairview Drive, Section 28; Township T15S; Range R12E.
Persons requiring reasonable accommodation to attend the public hearing and meeting are requested to contact the Office of Director of Planning at (985) 384-8858 prior to the meeting to discuss their particular needs.
Adv. Sept. 20, 25 and 27, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL
DISTRICT
August 12, 2024
The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”) met in regular session at the District’s office at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, Louisiana on July 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Peter Orlando, President, convened the meeting with Commissioners Deborah Garber, Joseph Cain, Steven Cornes, Matthew Glover, Troy Lombardo and Matthew Ty- cer in attendance. Ben Adams and Adam Mayon were absent. Also present in the meeting were Raymond Wade, Executive Director; Tori Henry, Office Manager; Cindy Cutrera, Economic De- velopment Manager; Michael Knobloch, Special Projects Manager; Gerard Bourgeois, Board Attorney; LCDR Stephanie Alvarez, LCDR Laura McDonald; LT Jenelle Piche, and LT John Sacino, United States Coast Guard (“USCG”); Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith; Bill Blan-chard, GIS Engineering; Councilman Louis Tamporello, City of Morgan City; Councilmen Les Rulf and Jimmy Davis, St. Mary Parish Council; and members of the general public.
The meeting was called to order and the presence of a quorum was noted. Raymond Wade led the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
It was moved by Mr. Cornes and seconded by Mr. Lombardo that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 8, 2024 be approved and adopted, with said motion carrying unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Cornes that the report of re- ceipts and disbursements for the month of July, 2024 be received and accepted and that all invoices presented to the Board for the month of July, 2024 be paid. Mr. Tycer seconded that motion, which carried unanimously.
Raymond Wade reported on behalf of Tim Connell: (i) Dredge Arulaq will be coming into shipyard for annual maintenance; (ii) updated surveys of Stouts Pass are on the website; (iii) a dredge will be brought in to work around the bridge, Tidewater Point and 20 Grande soon.
Lieutenant Piche reported: (i) 1,978 total transits in July through the VTS zone; (ii) she thanked the port partners for the well-attended Coast Guard Day celebration; and (iii) she introduced LCDR Laura Mc- donald who re- placed LCDR Hayley Gipson as Chief of Prevention and Lt. John Sacino who replaced LCDR Ximena Johnson as Chief of Inspections.
Charles Brittingham reported that: (i) Congress is in August recess so members are in their Districts; and (ii) neither Congress nor the Senate passed the House Energy and Water Appropriations off the floor, so most likely Congress will put to- gether a CR on or about September 30th.
Michael Knobloch reported that: (i) we had our bid opening for the Maintenance and Operations of Meteorological Stations project, with only one bidder for $199,585. Mr. Cain moved to authorize Mr. Or- lando to execute said contract be- tween the District and Encos for $199,585, which was seconded by Ms. Garber and carried unanimously; and (ii) he thanked Mr. Tam- porella for assistance with the guard shack lighting project.
Robert Karam reported that: (i) West dock design continues, while Eustis reviews geotech so we can finalizing phasing and funding; and (ii) we will have a site visit with MARAD on Wednesday. He also presented a general engineering agreement for task orders, where Mr. Tycer moved to authorize Mr. Or- lando to sign the said agreement, seconded by Mr. Cornes and motion was carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
A resolution providing for the execution of a consulting agreement for the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”), designating the terms and conditions of the contract, and granting the authorization therefor.
WHEREAS, this Board of Commissioners (“Board”) is authorized by the provisions of LSA-R.S. 34:324 to “contract with the employ attorneys, clerks, engineers, deputy commissioners, superintendents, stevedores and other agents and em- ployees and shall fix their compensation and terms of office or employments,” and,
WHEREAS, this Board, after due deliberation deems it necessary that a real and genuine necessity exist therefor, to contract with T. BAKER SMITH, LLC. in connection with various matters related to navigation issues including managing sedimentation in the Atchafalaya River Channel with an emphasis on keeping the Channel at a deeper navigable depth for longer periods of time.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that the President, Pete J. Orlando, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the District, a consulting agreement with T. BAKER SMITH, LLC. for the necessary service relative to the District, substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions of the consulting agreement presented this day.
Bill Blanchard reported that: (i) the Mr. Brett Drydock project has been advertised, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for Friday, bid opening on September 4th with hopes to award at our September 9th board meeting; and (ii) they re- ceived verbal ap- proval from the Corps for the Disposal Area 1 permit but are still awaiting written notification.
Cindy Cutrera reported that: (i) the Mississippi River Commission Low Water public meeting will be held August 23rd at Garber Bros Dock and Mr. Wade thanked Garber Brothers for their use of dock space; (ii) she and Mac have had lots of networking opportunities lately with the Coast Guard, including Change of Command, Coast Guard Day and GICA Conference. They also attended Conrads US Navy YRBM57 ceremony with lots of delegation in attendance; (iii) we sent out two (2) links to videos outlining our strategic location, intermodal facility, local in- dustry and importance to the nation to delegation, Corps and stakeholders. Mr. Cain was very complimentary of the quality of the videos; (iv) the Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Management Study public scoping report was sent to commissioners and the next quarterly session will be held in September; and (v) Mac has been re- cently appointed to the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Committee and re-appointed to the Atchafalaya River Basin Restoration and Enhancement Committee.
Gerard Bourgeois reported that Baker Hughes has still not satisfied all of its sublease payments.
After the Motion of Mr. Tycer and second of Mr. Cornes the Board entered Executive Session to discuss its suit against Providence Engineering & Environmental Group, LLC and Patriot Construction and Industrial, LLC for Youngswood yard failure. After the Executive Session ended, it was moved by Mr. Cornes, and seconded by Mr. Tycer that the Board return to Regular Session, which carried unanimously.
With there being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Mr. Adams and seconded by Mr. Glover that the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
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Steven W. Cornes,
Secretary
Adv. Sept. 20, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL
ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on May 21, 2024, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE
CONTINUATION)
Shall Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a tax of 3 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $163,900 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2024 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and improving recreational facilities in the District?
The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the following precincts, which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:
PRECINCTS
44(PART)
45(PART)
The polling places for the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $150.
Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide re- tirement systems in the manner required by law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Amelia Recreation Center, 2109 Du- hon Blvd., Amelia, Louisiana, on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024, at SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
Adv. Aug. 30, Sept. 6, 13 and 20, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Variance request for Spitale Farms;
Variance from R1 to Aquaculture farm (Crawfish farm)
Legal Description of property: 22.44 AC LOT TRACT 5 VSRUV PER PLAT 26A 200787 ACQ 29F 214425
15 acres +- forest land located at the south end of Tiffany Street, Patterson LA.
Planning and Zoning Meeting will be held at City of Patterson City Hall Monday, Sept 30, 2024 at 6 PM
William Gil,
City of Patterson LA Building Official
985-992-5022
Adv. Sept. 20, 25 and 27, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
Patterson
Housing
Authority
Board of
Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Tuesday,
September 24, 2024 @ 5:30pm
@ Housing office @ 409 Grout St. Patterson, La. 70392
AGENDA
Call to Order
Commissioner
Breaux
Pledge
Commissioner
Williams
Prayer
Commissioner
McKinley
Roll Call
Commissioner
Breaux
Public Comment
Approval of Agenda
Acceptance of
Previous Minutes
Old business
Discussion of
$25 gift card/gas
card
New Business
HUD Notices
Update LHC Conference
Discussion of late payment charges
End of Year Financial Review
Vote for use of Contractors
Update from Executive Director Jones
Closing Prayer
Commissioner Jackson
Adjournment
Public invited.
Adv. Sept. 20, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
A PUBLIC
AUCTION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024 AT 1:00PM
SURPLUS
MOVABLE PROPERTY FROM ST MARY PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE
LOCATION: Manheim
Lafayette
1611 St. Mary Street, Scott, LA 70583
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office is desiring to sell surplus movable property at a public auction. All items are sold “as is” and the seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids and remove said item of movable property from sale.
For more information, contact Cpt. Bart Lange, Fleet Manager @ (985) 509-0010 or Louis Ashley @.337-578-3932
Auction conducted by:
MANHEIM LAFAYETTE
1611 St. Mary Street, Scott, LA 70583
(337) 237-5620
LISTING: www.stmaryso.com & https://www.manheim.com/publicauctions/sales.do
INSPECTION: Public Buyers can inspect the inventory beginning the morning of the sale up until sale time.
TERMS: Cash-ier’s Checks or Money Order only! Business checks are accepted ONLY with a Bank Letter of Guarantee valid for 15 banking after the auction
Items to be auctioned; Minimum Bid
VIN # 2FABP7BVB8X128975, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, $750
VIN # 1GNLC2E0XBR159252, 2011 Chevy Taho, $200
VIN # 3C6TR5C T2EG223673, 2014 Dodge Ram 2500, $2,500
VIN # 2FABP7BV4BX148894, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria, $750
VIN # 1GNLC2E03CR209491 , 2012 Chevy Tahoe, $750
VIN # 1GNLC2E0XCR209617, 2012 Chevy Tahoe, $750
VIN # 1GNLC2E060R348340, 2013 Chevy Tahoe, $100
VIN # 1GNLC2E0XBR345583, 2011 Chevy Tahoe, $100
VIN # 1FTWW31 588EC59032, 2008 Ford F-350, $2500
VIN # 1GNLC2E04BR242143, 2011 Chevy Tahoe, $750
VIN # 1GNMCAE06AR206550, 2010 Chevy Tahoe, $100
VIN # 1FTRW12W39KC17489, 2009 Ford F-150, $1500
Adv. Sept. 13 and 20, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee For
Equifirst Loan Securitization Trust 2007-1, Mortgage Pass-Through
Certificates,
Series 2007-1
Vs. No. 138676 Div “F”
Larry Daniels
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain lot or parcel of land together with all buildings and im- provements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges, prescriptions and servitudes thereto be- longing or in anywise appertaining and all appurtenances thereof, lying and being situated in Patterson, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and des-cribed as LOT 4 of FAITH PLACE as shown on plan of land showing proposed Housing De- velopment being Tract “ABCHIA” dated March 12, 1998, prepared by Kenneth A. Lan-dry, L.S., Job No. 97-1996-A, a copy of which was recorded July 2, 1998 in St. Mary Parish COB 41-N, page 311, Entry No. 262324.
to satisfy the sum of SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY SIX AND 86/100 ($65,346.86) DOLLARS, balance due on principal of Adjustable Rate Note, interest from May 1, 2023, until paid, at 2.0% per annum, to be computed, reasonable attorney’s fees, to be computed and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 23rd day of October A.D., 2024, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Monday, the 12th day of August A.D., 2024
GARY L.
DRISKELL, SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Sept. 20 and Oct. 16, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Rocket Mortgage, LLC
F/K/A Quicken Loans, LLC
F/K/A Quicken Loans Inc.
Vs. No. 138382 Div “B”
David C. Reid A/K/A David Reid and Mary Beth Zabka A/K/A Mary Beth Zabka-Reid A/K/A Mary B. Zabka A/K/A Mary Zabka A/K/A Mary Beth Reid A/K/A Mary B. Reid A/K/A Mary Reid A/K/A Mary
Zabka-Reid A/K/A Mary Z. Reid
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situated in the City of Morgan City, Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, fronting on Onstead Street of said city and being more particularly des-cribed as lots numbers six, and eight, square number sixteen of the Elliot Subdivision of Morgan City, Louisiana, as per map or plat recorded in Book 8-Y, entry number 91497 of the conveyance records of St. Mary, Louisiana.
Together with all the buildings and improvements thereon situated, rights, ways, privileges and servitudes thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 63/100 ($182,665.63) DOLLARS, balance due on principal of fixed rate note, interest from April 1, 2023, until paid, at 3.99% per annum; to be computed, reasonable attorney’s fees; to be computed, and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, ac- cording to law WITHOUT ap- praisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 23rd day of October A.D., 2024, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Friday, the 6th of September A.D., 2024.
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Sept. 20 and Oct. 16, 2024

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