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To enter the Cook Off contact TRISH THAMES Chad Hill (985) 974-3162 or www.tangilena.com Clint Spears (985) 514-0792, for Arts and Crafts contact Two Amite City council- Ashley Billings (985) 415- members walked out of the 3881. Tuesday, April 3 regular month- Balloon Release ly meeting after a controversial vote and then a debate over to be held redistricting. During the annual Relay Council member Walter For Life event of North Daniels began his agenda with Tangipahoa Parish there making a motion that the will be a balloon release for town seek a $700,000 line of those that have fought cancer credit to refurbish and build a and won the battle, lost the jail in the police department battle, and are fighting the building recently purchased battle. With a $1.00 donation by the town. Council member you can release a balloon in Jonathan Foster seconded the honor of or in memory of a motion. Council member Mark loved one. Each balloon will Vining stated, “Our CPA told have a tag on it with the spe- us two months ago we did not cial person’s name and there have the funds to pursue such will be a variety of colors a financial committment. We to represent their form of TRISH THAMES/TANGI DIGEST can’t afford this.” cancer. The release of bal- HELPING HAND. The Independence High School Students Against Destructive Decisions SADD, helped out with the children at the Easter Celebration The motion was quickly put loons will take place follow- hosted by the Town of Independence. The students helped with the face painting, finger printing, and keeping the children safe on the super slides. to a vote by role call. Council ing the Survivor Celebration Pictured are Marshay McCray, Leslie Ricard, LaPorshe Washington, Jason Davis, and Aaliyah Hayes. They attended the event with their sponsor Mrs. Myra member Neil Currier was not at 5:00 p.m. Balloons can be Holden. More pictures of the event can been seen on page 12. present at the meeting and purchased through a team Council member Rose Sumrall captain or committee mem- obstained. Vining voted no, ber. You may also contact the Traffic stop nets drug arrest for APD with Foster and Daniels vot- Community Representative ing “yes”. The controversy of The American Cancer arose when Daniels asked if Society Amy Douglas at 985- an abstain was a “no” vote, to TRISH THAMES front seat, told the officer that he had thrown some pills on her 966-4645 or amy.douglas@ which Mayor Reggie Goldsby www.tangilena.com floorboard. cancer.org. The Relay For Life said that it was a “no” vote. Officer Graham saw the pills in plain sight on the passenger of North Tangipahoa Parish According to Amite Chief of Police Jerry Trabona, a routine City Attorney Chuck Reid floorboard. The suspect was taken into custody and read his will be held on May 12 from traffic stop led to a drug arrest for his department. agreed with the Mayor. This miranda rights. Lovern advised the officer that the pills did belong 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at While patrolling on the south end of town Officer Rodney put the vote at a tie, at which to him. He stated that they were in a container on his keychain the Florida Parishes Arena in Graham witnessed a vehicle not come to a complete stop at a stop time the Mayor broke the tie and when the officer came up behind him he panicked. He admit- Amite. sign. He initiated a traffic stop on Highway 51. After the vehicle voting “no”. Daniels showed ted to throwing the pills toward the passenger floorboard. was stopped Officer Graham asked the driver to step out. The great displeasure with the vote Book Sale Officer Graham located the illegal open container of alcohol in driver was identified by his Georgia driver’s license as Christopher and gave the floor to Foster. the center console of the vehicle. He also took possession of the to be held Lovern. After the meeting Chief of pills. He discovered 7.5 Klonopin and 3 Suboxone with are both Officer Graham observed Lovern acting extremely nervous and Police Jerry Trabona was asked The Tangipahoa Parish schedule III narcotics. Also among the pills were 4.5 Xanax which his entire body shaking. Reports indicate that he was shaking so to speak on the topic of the Book Fair, sponsored by the is a schedule IV narcotic. In all there were 14 pills and two halves, badly that he dropped his driver’s license, insurance card, and reg- police building. He stated, “The Tangipahoa Parish Library they was no prescription bottle. istration. The officer asked him if he had a medical condition that town has a building that they will be held at The Amite Lovern was charged with one count of possession of schedule would cause him to shake like that and the subject said he did not. paid $600,000 for and now Community Center, 100 IV narcotics, two counts of possession of schedule III narcotics, This prompted Officer Graham to ask if he had any illegal sub- they don’t want to do any- Chestnut Street, Amite on: failure to stop at a stop sign, and open container of alcohol. He stances in the car. Lovern stated that he had an open container thing with it. I can’t move the Wednesday, April 11 from was booked at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail to await bond. of alcohol in the vehicle. Lovern’s girlfriend, the passenger in the police department to the new 9 am - 6:30 pm, and building until a jail is built in Thursday, April 12 from 9 Independence Police arrest local it.” At last month’s building am-til all the books are gone. it was suggested that Amite Parish fair art house their prisoners at the contest deadline man after altercation in vehicle Tangipahoa Parish Jail, which would cost the town approxi- approaching mately $89,000 a year for 10 The Tangipahoa Parish prisoners. “Do the citizens Fair currently has an art con- really want to do away with test underway for students TRISH THAMES bound slowly ahead of it. As face while they were in route to McFarland arrived on the scene the jail? The police department www.tangilena.com he approached he observed a their residence. The victim also at this time and put White in within the parish. The con- could repay the money put into female get out of the PT Cruiser stated that when they arrived handcuffs. The suspect contin- test is to design the cover Independence Chief the new building in several and retrieve something off the home White flattened her tires, ued to scream and curse at the for the 2012 Tangipahoa of Police Frank Edwards, III ways. We have checked into ground before returning to her busted all of her windows out, officers even from the back Parish Fair Catalog. This reports that a local man was housing the driver’s license car. Sgt. Ducote approached and put sugar in her fuel tank. seat of the police unit. year’s theme is “Celebrating arrested after allegedly hitting office in the building, which the woman to find out what Sgt. Ducote made contact The victim had cuts and 200 Years of Statehood’ and his girlfriend and damaging her would bring in a lot of revenue. she was doing. She replied that with the suspect at the resi- bruises from the altercation should be the focus point vehicle. Also, we could house more she saw items being thrown dence. White informed the so police called Independence of all entries. Entries must On Sunday, March 18 at DOC prisoners which would from the gold car and stopped police officer that he was on Fire Department to check her also incorporate Louisiana approximately 3:10 p.m. Sgt. also contribute.” to retrieve them. private property and needed out. and The Tangipahoa Parish Lynn Ducote received a call On Foster’s agenda was At that time Sgt. Ducote to leave. According to reports White was booked and Fair. All details can be found from a concerned citizen that the proposed redistricting of received a call from a female White shouted profanity and charged with second degree they had witnessed a man and Amite, before the November See, Around Amite, Pg. 2 woman in a physical alterca- stating that her boyfriend other strong comments at battery, domestic abuse and elections. Brandon White, 25, began to Sgt. Ducote. White reportedly criminal damage to property. tion. Sgt. Ducote responded to Attorney Dannie Garrett, hit her in her face as they drove admitted that he had damaged Independence Police also the call on Pine Street at Fourth III, of Butler, Snow, O’Mara, to their residence on Seventh the car and he would pay for report in unrelated cases the Street. Stevens & Cannaa, PLLC Law Street. When the police unit the damages. White told Sgt. arrest of: Isreal Sanchez, 45, As he drove South on Pine Firm was asked to present was driving down Seventh Ducote that he had hit his girl- Independence for Domestic Street he witnessed a silver PT the council with redistrict- Street the victim flagged friend because, he told her to Battery; Helen Howell, 28, Cruiser which was stopped ing maps to consider. Daniels it down from the driveway. shut-up and she did not com- Independence, for felony theft. south bound in the street questioned the attorney ask- She reported that White had ply. and a gold car driving south- slapped and punched her in the Assistant Chief Earl See, COUNCIL, Pg. 2 This Front Page Banner is now available Get this space for a Special Price! Don’t miss out on Front Page Advertising! CHEAP AAmmiittee TTaannggii DDiiggeesstt Call Amy, Donice or Joy at 985-748-7156 2 Amite Tangi Digest Wednesday, April 11, 2012 2013 Oyster Festival Royalty AROUND AMITE Skeet Club to Cont. from Pg. 1 hold shooting at www.tangipahoaparish- competition presented to Amite Town Council fair.org. The fair board has Florida Parishes Skeet extended the original dead- and Conservation Association line till Friday, April 13. to host Eighth Annual Youth In addition to having Skeet Shooting Competition is adding an art contest, the on Saturday, April 28. The Tangipahoa Parish Fair has Florida Parishes Skeet and also added some additional Conservation Association events for the upcoming will host the eighth annual fair. The 2012 Fair will host Samuel C. Hyde, Sr. Youth a pie eating contest, an Skeet Shooting Competition. Ole Time Bake Off and a The Event will be held on the Home Canning competition. beautiful grounds of the Skeet Information on all of these Club just east of Amite on the events can be found on the Tangipahoa River. Registration fairs webpage. Visit the web- will open at 10:00 AM and site and leave the fair board the competition will begin at a message on their message 10:30 AM. All boys and girls board. between the ages of 8 and 19 Fair Queens needed are invited to participate in the shoot which is free of charge to celebrate 124 to all participants. No previ- years of the fair ous skeet shooting experience is necessary to enter the com- The Tangipahoa Parish petition. Fair Association is looking The shoot, named in honor for all Past Miss Queens of of one of the founding mem- the Tangipahoa Parish Fair, bers of the association, long as we approach 124 years term Skeet Club board member that the Tangipahoa Parish and former Amite City council- Fair Assocation has been man Sam Hyde, is designed to in existence and the Oldest educate young people in the Fair in the state. This is a proper use of shotguns and huge mile stone for the to expose them to the thrill parish. we are celebrating of competition skeet shooting. the 124th year and select- The event serves as an impor- ing the 125th Royalty this tant component in the Skeet year. (winners selected this Club’s effort to advance knowl- TRISH THAMES/TANGI DIGEST year reign over the fair next year). We are already gear- edge of the excitement con- ROYALTY PRESENTED. The 2013 Amite Oyster Festival Royalty was presented at the Amite Town Council meeting on Tuesday, April 3. Pictured are Petite ing up to make the fair big- nected to hunting and other Miss Reese Christmas, Little Miss Raleigh Robertson, Junior Miss Katherine Haik, Deb Miss Jessica Granger, and Miss Kasey Renee Petitto. Not pictured is gun related sports. Teen Miss Paige Clemons. The 2013 Amite Oyster King Gordon Burgess and Pearl Margaret Burgess were out of town and could not attend the meeting. ger and Better. Next year Qualified officials will serve celebrating the 125th year as judges for the shoot and is just amazing. Any help we can get will be wonder- experienced shooters will be Independence Police get to present to monitor and assist ful. Please forward all names newcomers to the sport. to Tangiparishfair@yahoo. Participants will be divided com with contact informa- into a junior and senior youth the bottom of credit card scam tion. join us on facebook division according to age. A Tangi Parish fair..or visit our short introduction to shooting new website...www.tangipa- safety lesson will immediately hoaparishfair.org you can precede the start of the com- call 985-878-6103 with info. along with various other agen- “We want the public to be petition. mation. He stated that he Benefit ride to be The first rounds will be TRISH THAMES wanted to use a specific ship- cies throughout the United aware that this type of fraud www.tangilena.com States. Chief Edwards has and theft happens. Everyone held for local boy fired for both the junior and ping company and gave the worked diligently on this case. needs to be cautious when senior division shooters on Independence Police Chief victim the number to the deliv- Benefit Ride for Justin separate fields at 10:30 AM Frank Edwards reports prog- ery company. The caller then He obtained court orders to it comes to sending money Hebert of Amite. Justin sharp. An awards ceremony ress is being made in the inves- asked the merchant to handle view surveillance tapes where or using credit cards,” stated was riding his ZX14 on replete with refreshments for tigation of a fraudulent scheme the delivery set up. He stated the money was picked up. Chief Edwards. “This case is an Highway 16 when an auto- the participants will follow the to obtain money from a local that the cost of delivery could Court orders were also secured expensive reminder to the mer- mobile pulled out in front competition. businessman last month. be charged to the credit card for cell phone records. The chant that there is a difference of him. Justin still has a long Participants should bring The complainant reported already given. investigation has led to a sus- between transaction authoriza- recovery. The ride is April ear and eye protection (sun- that someone phoned their The victim called the deliv- pect in Oklahoma by the name tions and transactions clearing. 28, 2012 from 9:30am to glasses and ear plugs) and any business and made a large ery company based in Ohio, at of Flatuga Alaelua. Authorities Always take precautions when 11:30 am. The ride starts type of shotgun they wish to order. The caller stated that which time he was informed suspect that she is just one giving out confidential infor- at Indy Motor Sports in shoot. Shotguns will be avail- he needed this item for an they would need $3500 to player in a large ring that actu- mation over the internet, over Independence. After the ride able for use by interested chil- event he was hosting. The make the pick up. The victim ally works out of Nigeria. the phone or anywhere else.” there will be food and give- dren who do not own a gun. caller advised he would call used Western Union to send The investigation is ongo- “Don’t be afraid to ask aways. If anyone would love Participants should bring back with the address for deliv- $3500 of his own money to ing with all information being questions. Get as much infor- to help with food donations one box of shotgun shells, ery later. The business owner the delivery company, thinking shared with the proper agen- mation as possible and inves- or prizes please contact us preferably 20 gauge or 12 asked for a credit card for he would charge it back to the cies throughout the US. and tigate all aspects of the situ- at 985-878-3241. The dona- gauge for the actual competi- advance payment of the order. customer’s credit card. other countries. Crimes of this ation,” Chief Edwards added. tion is $15 per rider. Contact tion. Practice shells will be The caller gave two credit card The next day the merchant type have been been report- “It is always better to be safe. Trent Breland or Brandon provided for beginners. For numbers that did not clear. He checked with his bank and dis- ed in many states allegedly A legitimate business or cus- at 985-878-3241 for more additional information con- then proceeded to rant about covered the credit card did not by these same suspects. Chief tomer will understand your information. cerning the shoot, please con- his wife running up all their clear, but that the transaction Edwards will continue to work being cautious and will most District Convenes tact the Skeet Club at 985-748- cards and offered another card. had only been pending. This on this case in an effort to keep likely work with you to earn this type of crime from happen- your trust.” 8025 or shoot chairmen Jesse The third card did clear and the left the business owner out Locally Led Work ing in the future. B. McClendon at 985-748-9704 order was taken. the $3500 and other expenses Group Meeting and Sam Hyde, Jr. at 985-549- Reports indicate that ten associated with shipping. 2151. minutes later the suspect Independence Police have TToottaallllyy KKEEWWLL The Tangipahoa and called back with delivery infor- been investigating the case St. Helena Soil and Water Happenings at the Conservation District will SSpprriinngg SSppeecciiaallss Amite Branch COUNCIL convene a Local Work Group meeting related to the local of the Library Cont. from Pg. 1 TTwwoo GGoooodd IInnflfl aattaabblleess,, LLLLCC environmental concerns at The following are events 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April ing why he only brought maps members. Both Foster and WWee mmaakkee eevveerryy eevveenntt SSppeecciiaall going on at the Tangipahoa 12, 2012. The meeting will that showed the proposal for Daniels felt that their points of Parish Library Branches in CCaallll NNOOWW aanndd RREESSEERRVVEE be held at the USDA Service redistricting that Vining had view for redistricting were not Center located at 805 West March, April and May: requested. This infuriated addressed and that favoritism 998855--774488--99666688 April 14 - Tween Activity Oak Street, Suite 1, in Amite. Daniels who threatened that was being showed. SSaannddrraa WWaallll •• DDeebboorraahh MMiilllleerr Club at 12:00 PM (Tweens) The purpose of this meeting the issue of redistricting would Once the two council mem- ttwwooggooooddllllcc@@aaooll..ccoomm April 16 - Teen Book Club: is to discuss local environ- have to be settled in Federal bers walked out, the meeting The Secret Life of Bees Movie mental resource concerns Court because, of the racial had to end because a minimum at 5:00 PM (13-17 yrs) pertaining to soil, water, ani- bias. He then asked why had of three council members April 17 - Storytime: Reptiles mals, plants, air and humans. the attorney only brought the must be present for a quorum. at 10:00 AM (Preschool) Findings based on this Local proposal that one council- Before everyone left the meet- Lawn Equipment April 18 - Adventure Club: Work Group Meeting will man requested. He stated that ing Vining stated, “I want the Reptiles of Louisiana at 4:00 be used to set funding pri- Mayor Goldsby was allowing public to know we are being PM (3rd -5th Grades) orities for the Environmental another waste of money in the proactive not retroactive. The April 21 - Poetry Reading: Quality Incentives Program city if this issue ends up in number of the black popula- Open Mic at 12:00 PM (13-17 (EQIP.) Federal Court. tion has increased in my dis- yrs) EQIP is a voluntary pro- April 23 - Teen Book Club: The attorney tried several trict with this proposal, not Z- Equipment gram that provides cost- times to explain his experience decreased.” Tears of a Tiger Discussion sharing assistance for spe- with racially split voting com- A special meeting will be (13-17 yrs) by the airport • Hammond • 985-345-2449 cific conservation practices munities, but Walters silenced held on Wednesday, April 11 April 24 - Storytime: Pets for eligible participants. him stating he was wasting at 8:00 a.m. at City Hall to con- [email protected] - Bring a picture of your pet This meeting is open to his time. tinue with the monthly agenda. (Preschool) at 10:00 AM the public. To find out more Foster and Daniels both April 24 - Family Movie about this Local Work Group decided to walk out of the Night at 5:30 PM (6 yrs and meeting and EQIP call (985) meeting after a brief private older) 748-8751 Ext 3. discussion. It was apparent that they were very aggravated with the Mayor and council CCoommmmuunniittyy nneewwssppaappeerr iinn AAmmiittee llooookkiinngg ffoorr EEddiittoorr PPoossiittiioonn iimmmmeeddiiaatteellyy!! Candidates MUST have: great computer/internet skills great grasp on language and grammar good note taking skills own transportation April 14th • 8:00 am - 1:00 pm ability to work fl exible hours For more info call 985-277-5680 neat, professional appearance InDesign, Adobe Photoshop experience a plus Hammond Downtown Development District Candidates SHOULD have a: desire to meet people, cover events, take photos and write your experiences desire to be a team player desire for an exciting, fun & fast-paced career desire to learn new skills Funded by a USDA farmers promotion grant through the City of Hammond IIff iinntteerreesstteedd pplleeaassee eemmaaiill ggaarryy..mmiilllleerr@@ttaannggiilleennaa..ccoomm www.dddhammond.com Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Amite Tangi Digest 3 Tangipahoa Parish Jail releases docket The following individuals bm, 11/21/1989, hit and run, tive other jurisdiction, two intoxicated first offense chief battery, fugitive other jurisdic- were arrested and booked and/or driving while intoxicated first counts resisting an officer, dis- Toby G Magee, bm, Cedrick Tyrone Robillard, tion incarcerated in and/or scheduled offense tribution of schedule II drugs 01/16/1982, serving parish Jr., bm, 12/06/1974, serving Carl Tucker, bm, for release from the Tangiphaoa Britany Bruno, bf, Jay Jordan Gandy, wm, time, failure to appear for pre- docket time 02/14/1979, US Marshal Parish Jail between March 28 and 02/24/1995, simple battery, 09/02/1989, no driver’s license, trial conference James Rodriquez, wm, Darnell M, bm, 10/20/1988, April 3: disturbing the peace, battery driving while intoxicated first William Mathis, wm, 12/14/1988, manufacture and aggravated battery, four counts Davonta Abron, bm, on a police officer offense 01/07/1969, two counts proba- cultivation of marijuana failure to appear for a misde- 10/28/1992, failure to appear Lionell Bryant, bm, Edward Griffin, bm, tion and parole hold violation, Alex Rogers, bm, meanor arraignment for an arraignment, two counts 12/13/1963, failure to register 11/16/1981, no seat belt first domestic abuse battery, failrue 01/02/1989, manufacture and Cedric Vondo, bm, failure to appear for pre-trial as a sex offender offense, speeding, failure to to appear cultivation of marijuana, failure 06/26/1988, department of cor- motions Marcus DeJean Buckner, appear for a felony arraign- Tonya Denise Matthews, to appear for a misdemeanor rections Calvin Cordee Alexander, bm, 12/30/1983, failure to ment bf, 02/10/1986, unauthorized arraignment, possession with LeDarrin Walker, bm, bm, 11/22/1985, distribution of appear for pre-trial motions, Matthew Gross, wm, entry of an inhabited dwelling intent to distribute schedule 04/22/1988, hit and run, two schedule II drugs, resisting an failure to appear for monitor- 07/30/1985, department of cor- Xydufa Tersa May, bm, I drugs counts no driver’s license, fail- officer, fugitive other jurisdic- ing rections 09/17/1984, two counts driving Robin Dale Rubin, bm, ure to appear for a misdemean- tion Ryan Carroll, bm, Charles Gross, Jr., bm, under suspension, speeding 09/17/1966, serving docket or arraignment, improper lane Carlissa Marie Alexander, 03/29/1985, US Marshal 11/16/1982, aggravated crimi- Courtney Antwelle McBride, time use, child restraint violation bf, 04/17/1991, resisting an Demetrius Latrell “Penny nal damage to property bm, 07/28/1980, hold for judge, Luis Rudea, wm, 06/28/1985, first offense, simple criminal officer, possession with intent Jim” Carter, bm, 08/25/1990, Quire Harland, bf, department of corrections driving while intoxicated first damage to property to distribute schedule II drugs burglary of an inhabited dwell- 05/17/1984, aggravated battery Bobby Ray McCaskey, bm, offense, careless operation, no Rashai Walker, bm, Johnathon Alexander, bm, ing, fugitive other jurisdiction, with a firearm 11/15/1960, serving docket driver’s license 08/16/1980, attempted first 11/18/1988, manufacture and serving parish time Frankie Harrell, bm, time Curtis Larnell Ruffin, bm, degree murder, armed rob- cultivation of marijuana, pos- Gregory Cato, bm, 05/20/1968, four counts failure Lee McCaskey, bm, 05/31/1966, vehicle burglary, bery, department of correc- session with intent to distrib- 06/02/1973, US Marshal to appear for a misdemean- 09/27/1977, parole violation, parole violation tions, probation and parole ute schedule I drugs Brian Keith Chester, bm, or arraignment, three counts possession of drug parapher- Michael Rufifn, bm, hold violation Markel Alexander, bm, 03/29/1983, three counts failure to appear for pre-trial nalia 05/01/1986, conspiracy, aggra- Jerry Ray Walls, Jr., bm, 09/27/1990, two counts fail- failure to appear for a mis- motions, department of cor- Stacy McElveen, bm, vated burglary, attempted first 08/30/1991, two counts resist- ure to appear for monitoring, demeanor arraignment, failure rections, unauthorized entry of 08/20/1975, simple battery, dis- degree murder, department of ing an officer by force or vio- no driver’s license, failure to to appear for a felony arraign- an inhabited dwelling, felony turbing the peace by fighting corrections lence, entry/remaining on the appear, failure to appear for ment criminal damage, domestic Melony Kaye McGee, bf, Jesse Salter, wm, premises after being forbidden a misdemeanor arraignment, Brandon Coleman, bm, abuse battery 07/31/1967, driving while 09/10/1993, auto theft Brian Christian Warford, no insurance, simple escape, 03/10/1985, no driver’s license, Billy Joe Hart, Jr., wm, intoxicated first offense, care- Ronny Sanders, bm, bm, 04/10/1976, fourteen probation violation no seat belt first offense, driv- 02/10/11968, failure to appear less operation, open container 10/25/1967, improper lane use, counts failure to appear Rogelo Arroyo, wm, ing under suspension, failure as a sex offender Devin McKee, wm, resisting an officer, posses- Jermaine Edward Watkins, 07/21/1982, battery on a police to appear for pre-trial motions, Clearance Narvel 10/26/1993, theft, possession sion with intent to distribute bm, 02/07/1982, two counts officer, disturbing the peace, failure to appear for a felony Hedgepeth, wm, 05/16/1981, of schedule IV drugs, posses- schedule I drugs, driving under failure to appear for a misde- resisting an officer by force or arraignment felony theft, criminal trespass- sion of schedule II drugs suspension meanor arraignment, no driv- violence Devin A Coleman, bm, ing Claude Samuel Medearis, William Daniel Sanders, er’s license, careless operation Jeremy Thomas Arvie, bm, 04/06/1988, speeding, no George Henderson, bm, bm, 10/08/1975, resisting an wm, 08/09/1977, resisting an David Eugene Watkins, wm, 09/01/1992, illegal discharge of driver’s license, driving while 01/03/1969, no seat belt first officer, fugitive other jurisdic- officer, fugitive other jurisdic- 11/01/1972, speeding, opera- a weapon, possession of mari- intoxicated first offense offense, driving under suspen- tion, distribution of schedule tion tion of a clandestine lab, carry- juana, disturbing the peace, Kristina Coslan, wf, sion for DWI, failure to appear II drugs Jeffery Ryan Schilling, wm, ing weapons/possession of CDS carrying weapons and posses- 06/19/1979, public intimida- for pre-trial motions, failure Travis Arthur Allen-Mikel, 04/14/1987, probation hold Jonathan Watts, wm, sion of CDS tion, domestic abuse battery, to appear for a misdemeanor wm, 12/05/1984, driving Derrick Self, bm, 12/25/1981, felony possession Joseph August, bm, simple assault domestic vio- arraignment while intoxicated firs offense, 01/03/1978, felony possession of stolen property 12/20/1971, hit and run, care- lence, battery on a police offi- Brien Hill, bm, 05/08/1983, improper lane use of stolen property, convicted Ryan F Wax, wm, less operation, driving under cer US Marshal Debra Ann Miller, bf, felon in possession of a fire- 12/27/1988, driving while suspension for DWI, six counts Earl Couser, bm, Antonio Holden, bm, 06/24/1982, two counts failure arm, possession or dealing intoxicated first offense, care- failure to appear for a misde- 04/22/1971, illegal discharge of 03/24/1991, armed robbery, to appear for a misdemeanor in an unregistered or illegal less operation meanor arraignment a weapon probation hold, department of arraignment transfer Trey William Weaver, wm, Bobby Banks, bm, Christopher T Cutrer, wm, corrections Amber Neal, bf, 12/10/1987, Michael Siggio, bm, 10/17/1985, failure to appear 07/11/1962, two counts simple 11/10/1984, sexual battery, Latina Marie Holland, wf, failure to appear for monitor- 09/08/1979, department of cor- for pre-trial motions battery domestic violence, sim- failrue to appear for pre-trial 01/24/1973, two counts issuing ing rections Semeyon Weber, bm, ple robbery motions worthless checks Jack Karidale Nelson, bm, Lloyd Smith, bm, 09/23/1983, seven counts fail- David E. Bankston, wm, Dana Cutrer, wf, Raven Tycara Hughes, bf, 02/28/1981, three counts fail- 05/22/1986, manufacture and ure to appear 12/15/1949, harassing phone 02/09/1967, improper parking, 01/12/1988, fugitive other juris- ure to appear for monitoring, cultivation of marijuana, pos- Shynell Sibley Wells, bf, calls, interfering with a law no driver’s license diction probation hold, driving under session with intent to distrib- 11/10/1980, obstructing driv- enforcement investigation Ashanta Cyprian, bf, Angelette M Hunter, wf, suspension ute schedule I drugs er’s view, possession of drug Alvin Barnes, bm, 06/15/1979, fugitive other juris- 01/11/1979, driving while Ricky Eugene Newman, bm, Alvin O’Neal Spears, bm, paraphernalia 12/22/1978, US Marshal, parole diction intoxicated third offense, care- 07/15/1965, second degree bat- 01/19/1984, failure to appear Wibert West, bm, violation, burglary of an inhab- Letcher Jerome Cyprian, less operation tery, two counts driving under for a felony arraignment 02/03/1961, US Marshal ited dwelling bm, 10/18/1970, shoplifting Dayton Darrell Irving, bm, suspension, no seat belt first Bryant E Spears, bm, Chekita White, bf, Antonio L Belton, bm, Darren Vaun Dalphaz, wm, 05/20/19887, three counts fail- offense 01/02/1981, speeding, failure 02/21/1974, theft by shoplift- 03/13/1983, domestic abuse 06/21/1967, possession with ure to appear for monitoring, John Parker, bm, to appear for pre-trial motions, ing, possession of schedule IV battery intent to distribute schedule simple burglary 04/04/1966, serving docket driving under suspension for drugs Rajon Bennet, bm, II drugs Collins Jackson, bm, time DWI Janice Marie McCoy 08/23/1993, second degree Deanna Davis, wf, felony 11/21/1988, possession with Redis Parker, bm, Cabrina Laquette Spears, Williams, bf, 10/22/1956, fail- battery, unauthorized use of a theft, fugitive other jurisdiction intent to distribute schedule I 04/11/1992, failure to appear bf, 01/13/1985, intimidating a ure to appear motor vehicle Lloyd Wilson Davis, III, wm, drugs, manufacture and cultiva- for pre-trial motions witness Samuel Curtis Williams, bm, Crystal Bergeron, wf, 12/18/1960, criminal trespass- tion of marijuana Billy D Patterson, bm, Renard Spears, bm, 06/05/1983, no seat belt first 07/14/1980, failure to appear ing, resisting an officer by force Reginald Jefferson, bm, 12/04/1984, speeding, no driv- 10/11/1959, possession of drug offense, driving under suspen- for a felony arraignment or violence, failure to register 11/26/1958, improper lane use, er’s license paraphernalia sion, no license plates, driving Stephen Wayne Bergeron, as a sex offender failure to appear, driving under Lamario Patterson, bm, Clint Williams Taylor, wm, left of center, fugitive other wm, 01/11/1969, wreckless Fred Dunomes, bm, suspension for DWI, driv- 01/08/1988, parole violation 04/07/1969, department of cor- jurisdiction, three counts fail- operation, driving while intoxi- 11/03/1986, two counts vehicle ing while intoxicated second Keitha S Perkins, bf, rections ure to appear for a misdemean- cated first offense, open con- burglary, department of cor- offense 08/10/1978, criminal mischief Princess Taylor, bf, or arraignment tainer in a vehicle rections, two counts failure Brandon Terrell Johnson, Vernon Pier, bm, 11/06/1983, aggravated battery Burnell Charles Williams, Melville Borne, wm, to appear for a misdemeanor bm, 01/06/1986, domestic 01/10/1980, US Marshal Arnold Thomas, bm, III, bm, 07/12/1989, cultivation 03/27/1964, felony possession arraignment abuse battery Maurice Pitts, bm, 04/19/1964, US Marshal of marijuana, possession with of stolen property, speeding Hunter Ellzey, wm, Christopher Johnson, bm, 03/30/1982, US Marshal Brandon Joseph Thomas, intent to distribute schedule Robert Charles Brewer, Jr., 09/15/1987, open container, 12/19/1979, second degree Derrick Pope, bm, bm, 07/19/1979, US Marshal I drugs bm, 01/03/1969, possession fugitive other jurisdiction murder 04/19/1978, disturbing the Jerry Thomas, bm, Clayton Wilson, bm, with intent to distribute sched- Michael Tyrone Evans, bm, Jason Johnson, bm, peace 07/26/1959, serving docket 09/25/1968, resisting an offi- ule II drugs, possession of leg- 07/02/1982, illegal discharge 01/14/1975, US Marshal Robert Lee Porter, III, bm, time cer, possession of drug para- end drugs without a prescrip- of a weapon, disturbing the Carey Jones, bm, 03/09/1985, vehicle burglary Jessica Lakin Thomas, wf, phernalia tion, possession of schedule peace, carrying weapons/pos- 09/28/1989, US Marshal Matthew Joseph Raborn, 04/03/1988, driving under sus- John Henry Wolfe, III, wm, I drugs session of CDS, possession of Cedric Jones, bm, wm, 01/19/1989, failure to pension, speeding 08/20/1969, failure to appear Ervin Bridgewater, Jr., bm, schedule I drugs 06/06/1970, two counts vehicle appear for a misdemeanor Antwun Thompson, bm, for a felony arraignment 04/26/1983, fugitive other juris- Richard Evans, bm, burglary arraignment, manufacture and 06/08/1990, domestic abuse Dalton Taylor Wood, wm, diction, simple battery domes- 05/11/1965, failure to appear Christopher Beanard Jones, cultivation of marijuana, pos- battery, unauthorized entry of 02/11/1993, driving left of cen- tic violence for a misdemeanor arraign- bm, 07/07/1992, failure to session of schedule I drugs, an inhabited dwelling, fugitive ter, no driver’s license, pos- Jarvis Markel Brister, bm, ment, fugitive other jurisdic- appear possession of drug parapher- other jurisdiction, failrue to session of schedule II drugs, 02/07/1984, improper lane use, tion, failure to register as a sex Cheyenne Jerimah Keith, nalia appear for pre-trial motions driving while intoxicated first driving under suspension offender bm, 01/05/1983, department of Deanna Lynn Remble, bf, Cordell J Thompson, offense David E. Brown, bm, John M Flattman, Jr., wm, corrections, fail to appear for a 01/27/1989, failure to appear bm, 09/23/1988, two counts Maggy A Worth, wf, 09/29/1983, failure to appear 08/07/1978, parole violation felony trial Michael Rheams, bm, obstruction of justice, harass- 02/17/1989, traffic problem, for a misdemeanor arraign- Herbert Fontenot, bm, Jennifer Lynn Keith, wf, 05/10/1972, two counts vehicle ing phone calls, no seat belt driving while intoxicated first ment 05/25/1980, docket time 09/25/1980, failure to register burglary, unauthorized entry of first offense, two counts failure offense James Rodney Brown, Darlene Barto Forney , bf, as a sex offender a place of business to appear for pre-trial confer- Gregory O’Neill (Greg) bm, 08/17/1958, possession 07/07/1962, probation hold Mychiel Knighten, bf, Broddrick Ricard, bm, ence, felony carnal knowledge Wright, bm, 06/21/1958, aggra- of schedule II drugs, driving Richard Fowler, wm, 02/10/1984, driving while 07/30/1981, US Marshal of a juvenile, possession with vated battery, failure to appear under suspension 12/20/1988, entry/remaining intoxicated first offense, Charles E Richard, bm, intent to distribute schedule I for pre-trial conference. six Malcolm Brumfield, bm, on the premises after being improper lane use 05/06/1961, failure to appear drugs, failure to appear for a counts failure to appear for 09/24/1973, no driver’s license, forbidden David Randall Knox, wm, for monitoring felony trial a misdemeanor arraignment, resisting an officer, possession Donald Frank, bm, 09/25/1965, felony theft, crimi- Karen Cavalier Rivet, wf, Amanda Inez Toney, bf, two counts failure to appear of drug paraphernalia 11/24/1955, US Marshal nal trespassing 10/22/1957, driving while 07/29/1972, disturbing the for a family court rule Renaldo “Boogee” Brandon Lamar Amos Richard Earl Knox, wm, intoxicated first offense, open peace by being drunk, resist- Tonya York, wf, 02/26/1969, Brumfield, two counts failure Franklin, wm, 01/03/1986, two 12/17/1944, felony attempted container in a vehicle, improp- ing an officer, fugitive other driving while intoxicated first to appear for pre-trial confer- counts murder one, obstruc- theft, criminal trespassing er lane use jurisdiction offense, driving left of center ence, two counts failure to tion of justice, aggravated Sheila Lloyd, bf, 09/19/1962, Byron Dewayne Robertson, William (Bill) Traylor, wm, appear for pre-trial motions, arson felony theft bm, 10/22/1982, criminal mis- 09/27/1964, domestic abuse department of corrections Marla Faye Scivicque Tomas Miranda Loredo, Vontrelle Charles Brumfield, Galloway, wf, 06/27/1965, fugi- wm, 12/21/1991, driving while We find money others miss. 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WE SPEAK SPANISH H & R Block H & R Block H & R Block 600 S First St 201 Third St (Next to Dollar General) (Hwy 51 South) Kentwood, LA 70444 328 E Railroad St Amite, LA 70422 Phone: 985-229-7953 Independence, LA 70443 Phone: 985-748-7647 Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Phone: 985-878-3117 Tel: (985) 748-8096 Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Sat 9:00 to 4:00 pm Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 6:00 pm www.bondwroteneyeclinic.com Sat 9;00 am to 5:00 pm Sat 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 4 Amite Tangi Digest Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Opinion/Editorial someone looking out for them in his absence. Gerald has been I can’t even mention the Amite Warriors without getting Time deployed three times in the past four years. My grandson is only choked up. I really can’t imagine not being on the sideline this two and a half and this will be the second time in his short life his coming fall, it is truly one of the things I will miss the most. I feel Out daddy will be gone for months. a connection to this team and will never forget this group of kids. I guess there are some people who don’t understand why Mrs. Johnson thank you for welcoming me and making my job with Trish I would drop everything to be there, but, I know many others easier. I wish the Warriors and Coach Foster the best of luck this totally get it. I can’t imagine what this young man is about to deal season. I will be on that sideline in spirit I promise. Thank you with or what he is feeling. I am the mother of a soldier that has Coach for what you do and for making me a part of the team. To deployed several times, it was the worst time of my life. I can’t all the staff and students, thank you for making me feel welcome. Trish Thames imagine what it is like to be the young wife of one of our troops, This past year was a new experience for me, because I also left at home alone with her small children. So, the least I can do is became very attached to Independence High School. I must tell be there to give him peace of mind, her a shoulder to lean on, help you that I fell in love with the Tigers. The staff has been wonder- Duty Calls with the children, and maybe a distraction for my grandchildren so ful working with me and the students are the best. Coach Keith, I write this column today with bittersweet feelings. I will be that Daddy’s absence won’t hurt so much. Ms. Tammy, Ms. Lisa, Ms. Tonya and Mr. Wallace thank you so leaving Amite, the job I love, my family, and all the people that I say my feelings are bittersweet, because, I know that being much for all your help and for your dedication to the students. have become like family to me. I will be moving back to California with my daughter and grandchildren 24/7 is going to make me Geaux Tigers! at the end of April. happy, but leaving Amite isn’t easy. I have only been back for a Spending time behind the computer is probably the least I am stepping down as the Editor of the Amite Tangi Digest year and it has been amazing. It was great to reconnect with old favorite part of my job, but thanks to my wonderful co-workers because “Duty Calls”. When the United States Air Force calls my friends and to make so many new ones. I make the comment all there is never a dull moment in our office. I am going to miss son-in-law Gerald to fulfill his duty in Afghanistan, it is also my call of the time how much I love my job, but seriously I love my job. you guys. Joy, words can not say thank you enough for all the to duty as well. I will be with my daughter and two grandchildren I love being in the loop on everything. To be involved in help you have been to me. I learned so much from you. But, your while Gerald is deployed. Brittni, my 28 year old daughter, would the local government, politics, and community organizations is friendship has been a treasure that I really wasn’t expecting to never ask me to leave my life here in Amite to be there to help always interesting and fun. There is nothing like hearing some- find. I will cherish the memories of our road trips and late nights her through this difficult time in their lives or assume that I would. thing on my scanner, grabbing the camera and rushing to the at the office. She didn’t have to ask. She told me that while she was discussing scene. I watch in awe at the the professionalism and compas- This is not good-bye forever, I mean I will be back to visit. Who plans for his absence with her husband, he asked, “Well isn’t your sion from Tangipahoa Parish Fire District #1, Independence Fire knows, one day I may settle down and finally hang my hat here Mom going to be here?”. To which she replied, no. When she Department, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, Amite Police and in Amite. But, for now I say good-bye and thank you. I thank you described the look that came across his face, I said I will be there. Independence Police and I am so proud to know them. I love Amite for accepting me back after years of being away. I thank I mean, if my being there will give him any peace of mind while he my weekly visits to the fire stations and the police departments. you for helping to make my job easier, exciting, fun, and giving is deployed to a war zone, then I am there. That’s all it took. My These are memories I will carry with me all my life. I am going to it meaning. Amite will always be my home. Home is where your son-in-law needed to know that his wife and children would have miss you guys so much. heart is and my heart will always be in Amite. Daddy is always there Each of them was search- sundaes, But sometimes when I close ing, and ice cream in a cone. my eyes, Author unknown Daddy’s a man who wasn’t there. And though you cannot see it’s like he never went Her hair was up in a pony “Where’s her daddy at?” him. away.” tail, she heard a boy call out. I’m not standing here alone. And then she closed her Poem her favorite dress tied with “She probably doesn’t have ‘Cause my daddy’s always eyes, a bow. one,” with me, and saw him there that day. Today was Daddy’s Day at another student dared to even though we are apart; And to her mother’s amaze- school, shout. I know because he told me, ment, and she couldn’t wait to go. And from somewhere near he’ll forever be in my she witnessed with sur- Milo Nickel But her mommy tried to the back, heart.” prise, tell her, she heard a daddy say, With that, her little hand a room full of daddies and that she probably should Take the time...to live and being left behind. Don’t forget “Looks like another dead- reached up, children, stay home; love. them. beat dad, and lay across her chest. all starting to close their why the kids might not Until eternity… PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS!!! too busy to waste his day.” Feeling her own heartbeat, eyes. understand, God Bless Life is short. Live it to the The words did not offend beneath her favorite dress. Who knows what they saw if she went to school alone. There must be many chil- fullest it has an expiration date! her, And from somewhere there before them; But she was not afraid; dren in the same boat as this That’s my story and I am as she smiled up at her in the crowd of dads, who knows what they felt she knew just what to say. little girl, thanks to our service- sticking to it. Mom. her mother stood in tears. inside. What to tell her classmates men and their families for the Milo A. Nickel is the for- And looked back at her Proudly watching her Perhaps for merely a sec- of why he wasn’t there sacrifice they are making to mer President and COO of teacher, who daughter, ond, today. keep our country free. Louisiana State Newspapers. told her to go on. who was wise beyond her they saw him at her side. But still her mother wor- The ULTIMATE sacrifice is And with hands behind her years. “I know you’re with me ried, back, For she stood up for the Daddy,” for her to face this day slowly she began to speak. love to the silence she called alone. Louisiana Press Association’s And out from the mouth of of a man not in her life. out. And that was why, once a child, Doing what was best for And what happened next “Newspaper of the Year ~ 2007” again, came words incredibly her, made believers, “Newspaper of the Year ~ 2009” she tried to keep her unique. doing what was a right. of those once filled with daughter home. “My Daddy couldn’t be And when she dropped her doubt. But the little girl went to Amite here, hand back Not one in that room could school, because he lives so far down, staring straight into explain it, eager to tell them all. away. the crowd. for each of their eyes had About a dad she never sees, a dad But I know he wishes he She finished with a voice been closed. Tangi Digest could be, so soft, But there on the desk who never calls. since this is such a special but its message clear and beside her, There were daddies along day. loud. was a fragrant long- the wall in And though you cannot “I love my daddy very much, stemmed pink rose. back, for everyone to meet. meet him, he’s my shining star. And a child was blessed, if www.tangilena.com Children squirming impa- I wanted you to know And if he could, he’d be only for tiently, all about my daddy, here, a moment, by the love of anxious in their seat. Established July 20, 1867 and how much he loves but heaven’s just too far. her shining star. One by one the teacher me so. You see he is an American And given the gift of believ- called “Serving the information and communication He loved to tell me stories, Soldier ing, on a student from the class. he taught me to ride my and he died just this past that heaven is never too far. needs of our community by providing quality To introduce their daddy, bike; year, They say it takes a minute products at a superior value while ful(cid:192) lling as seconds slowly passed. he surprised me with pink when a roadside bomb hit to find a special person, an At last the teacher called our civic responsibility.” roses, his convoy hour to appreciate them, a her name, and taught me to fly a kite. and taught Americans to day to love them, but then an every child turned to stare. We used to share fudge fear. entire life to forget them. IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM IRWIN, 1929-1998 in the absence of discrimination. GARY MILLER • PUBLISHER/GENERAL MANAGER The Invincible Happenstances may be random but performances seldom are. [email protected] Most people are right-handed but, among major league hitters with lifetime batting averages of .330 and up, there have been JOY LOFTON • MANAGING EDITOR Dogma 15 left-handed batters and only 5 right-handed batters since the [email protected] beginning of the 20th century. All the best-selling beers in the TRISH THAMES • EDITOR United States were created by people of German ancestry. Anyone [email protected] who follows professional basketball knows that most of the lead- STEPHANIE WARREN • ASSISTANT EDITOR ing stars are black. Thomas Sowell Some years ago, a study of National Merit Scholarship finalists [email protected] found that more than half were first-born children, even in five- GWEN DURHAM • EDITORIAL ASSISTANT A long-standing legal charade was played out again recently, child families. Jews are less than one percent of the world’s popu- KAREN WALKER • BUSINESS MANAGER when Federal Express paid $3 million to settle an employment lation but they won 14 percent of the Nobel Prizes in literature [email protected] and the sciences during the first half of the 20th century, and 29 discrimination case brought by the U.S. Department of Labor. percent during the second half. MARCIA SIMS • CIRCULATION MANAGER Federal Express was accused of both racial discrimination and It would be no problem at all to fill this whole column -- or this [email protected] sex discrimination. FedEx denied it. Why then did they pay the $3 million? Because it can cost a entire page -- with examples from around the world of gross sta- VIRGIL HOWELL • PRODUCTION MANAGER lot more than $3 million to fight a discrimination case. Years ago, tistical disparities in outcomes, in situations where discrimination [email protected] was not involved. But those who take the opposite view -- that the Sears department store chain spent $20 million fighting a sex CRAIG STAFFORD, JEFF DAVIS numbers show discrimination -- do not have to produce one speck discrimination charge that took 15 years to make its way through Circulation Distribution of evidence to back up that sweeping conclusion. the legal labyrinth. In the end, Sears won -- if spending $20 million and getting nothing in return can be called winning. Human beings are not random events. Individuals and groups AMY MILLER, BEVERLY HOLMES have different histories, cultures, skills and attitudes. Why would Sales Representative Federal Express was apparently not prepared to spend that anyone expect them to be distributed anywhere in a pattern kind of money and that kind of time fighting a discrimination MARY CUTI, DONICE HAYDEN based on statistical theories of random events? Much less make case. The net result is that the government and much of the Classifi ed Sales Rep the absence of such a pattern become a basis for multimillion media can now claim that race, sex and other discrimination are dollar lawsuits? rampant, considering how many anti-discrimination cases have However little evidence or logic there may be behind the belief Offi cial Journal for been “won.” that an absence of random distribution shows discrimination, the Town of Amite City, the Town of Roseland, the Town At the heart of these legal charades is the prevailing dogma that statistical disparities in employment -- or mortgage lend- there are nevertheless strong incentives for some people to cling of Independence, Tangipahoa Parish Library System, to that belief anyway. Those who lag behind -- whether education- ing, or anything else -- show discrimination. In both the Federal Recreation District #9, Gravity Drainage #4, ally, economically or otherwise -- have every incentive to think of Express case and the earlier Sears case, statistical differences Tangipahoa Parish Fire District #1 themselves as victims of those who are more successful. between the mix of the workforce and the population mix were and Tangipahoa Parish Fire District #2. Those who want their votes have every incentive to go along, the key evidence presented to show discrimination. Tangipahoa Parish Communications District (911) or even to actively promote that idea. So do those who want to In the Sears case, there was not even one woman who worked see issues as moral melodramas, starring themselves on the side in any of the company’s 900 stores who claimed to have been of the angels against the forces of evil. The net result is an invin- SUBSCRIPTION RATE discriminated against. It was all a matter of statistics -- and of the arbitrary dogma that statistical disparities show discrimination. cible dogma -- and a polarized country. $31 ~ Parish Thomas Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Once statistical disparities have been demonstrated, the $42 ~ Out of Parish • $53 ~ Out of State Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305. His website iswww.tsow- burden of proof shifts to the employer to prove his innocence, ell.com. To find out more about Thomas Sowell and read features $31 ~ E-Edition contrary to centuries of legal tradition that the burden of proof in on the accuser. by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the DEADLINES No burden of proof whatever is put on those who argue as if Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. The deadline for all classifi ed ads is 5 p.m. there would be a random distribution of racial and other groups Friday prior to the Wednesday publication date. 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I would never repay the firemen for their Shirley Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Amite Tangi Digest 5 No Wake Zone topic of discussion by the Parish Council STEPHANIE WARREN that river on a Sunday or a Saturday and they’re www.tangilena.com acting a fool, you see that and call the authorities During the regularly scheduled meeting to come out there and, there is no law on that Roy Ray Blanchard William Brown Sheila McGee river, there is nothing they can do. If you’re out of the Tangipahoa Parish Council on Monday, there swimming with your kids and somebody March 26, amending an ordinance that would comes through there doing 90 to nothing and, provide no-wake zones from Graves Road to could possibly run over one of your kids and you Mitchell Lake on the Tangipahoa River was the could call there is nothing they can do if there is topic of discussion. The ordinance had been no law. I am looking out for the best interest of discussed at previous meetings and the coun- everybody. When you have to make a decision cil presented a notice to the public at the last you got to make a decision as a whole. meeting on March 12 of the introduction of This thing has been in place since 1988 and the ordinance to be amended. The council gave we never had a problem with anybody com- notice at the March 12 meeting that the general ing up here claiming it to be causing problems public was invited to appear at the next meeting because, it didn’t. All of a sudden it became which was held on March 26 to offer comments a headline issue that we had to take it off and in regards to the matter. it’s been there for 25 years. If we do away Lonnie Williams, resident of Ponchatoula with this amendment tonight we go back to who has been on the Tangipahoa River for 67 the 1988 ordinance.” After the public hearing years, attended the the March 26 meeting. Mr. Freddie Moore Earl Seals Anthony Solom the ordinance to do away with no-wake zones Williams stated to the council that he attended failed. Councilman Harry Lavine stated, “Even the March 12 meeting and thought he was going Ten local suspects arrested though the 1988 ordinance is now back in place to vote on getting rid of the ordinance but, for that does not necessarily mean that the issue is some reason someone outside of Councilman over. It can be brought up later. Don’t leave here Harry Lavine’s district proposed an amendment saying it’s over with because, it’s not necessar- by TPSO on drug charges against it. He does not understand what is ily over with.” Mr. Bruno stated he never said going on. Councilman Harry Lavine stated the it was over, he said it will go back to the 1988 ordinance came to pass many weeks ago and, he ordinance. talked to several people and came to the conclu- Other items on the agenda included: Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Prescription Drug Fraud. Distribution of CDS II. sion that with so many people against the no- • An ordinance was introduced setting the Daniel Edwards reports the fol- 2. Obidah Hampton, 7. Earl Seals, (31), 12491 wake zone he should ask the council to consider salary of the Clerk of Tangipahoa Parish Council lowing information. In the early (30), Kentwood, Charges: Roseland Avenue, Roseland, to do away with the no-wake zone and defeat at $42,500.00 morning hours of Wednesday, Distribution of CDSII. Charges: Prescription Drug the amendment. Mr. Lavine stated the biggest • Councilman Trent Forrest appointed April 4, 2012, TPSO Narcotics 3. Anthony Solom, (42), Fraud. problem with erosion on the Tangipahoa River is Clarence J Fultz to fill the expired term of Agents, Tri-Parish Task Force, 2314 Washington Avenue, 8. Deundray Evans, that it’s coming from high water not from people Howard Magee on the Kentwood Area Recreation Hammond Police Department Roseland, Charges: Prescription (25), 11530 Wardline traveling on the river. District. and Agents from the DEA ini- Drug Fraud. Road, Hammond, Charges: Councilman Carlo Bruno stated the ordinance • Councilman Carlo Bruno appointed tiated a Narcotics Warrant 4. Sheila McGee, (41), Distribution of CDS II. for a no-wake zone has been there since 1988, Lawrence Robert Labee 1111 to fill the unex- round-up which resulted in 10 61584 Bennett Road, Amite, 9. Albert Johnson, (42), it has not been enforced and did not cause a pired term of Robert Labee on the Tangipahoa arrests. These agents trav- Charges: Distribution of CDS 11056 Herman Johnson Road, problem until it was brought up and, it should Parish Planning Commission. eled though Tangipahoa Parish II – Cocaine. Hammond, Charges: 3 counts have been left alone. “Mr. Bruno stated with the • Assistant Director of Finance Jeff McKneely executing open warrants on 5. Roy Ray Blanchard, (38), of CDS II – Crack Cocaine. ordinance in place it gave the parish protection went over the Parish President’s report. The known narcotics offenders. 21453 E. Prevost, Loranger, 10. Ronald Schaffer, (63), in case something did happen. If the council approval to purchase three 2500 F-2250 trucks Arrested were: Charges: Distribution of CDS II. 46351 Durbin Road, Tickfaw, takes it completely off and an accident does hap- was approved by the council. 1. William Brown, 6. Freddie Moore, (43), Charges: Possession of Drug pen then the parish is going to be third party to (42), 12464 Center Street, 12536 White Oak Lane, Paraphernalia. any situation. In the case that somebody gets on Tangipahoa, Charges: Fluker, Charges: 3 counts of President Gordon Burgess says adoptions abound at Animal Control for March Tangipahoa Parish to pair pets with residents. homes. TPAC also participates for the parish, Burgess said. other alternatives. Ray Glasgow President Gordon Burgess says Burgess said Animal Control in a number of public outreach Fitz said he is proud of his Animal Control has two Registered Pharmacist March was a record-breaking Director Chip Fitz has “thought events, such as our local fairs staff at Animal Control for their upcoming mobile adoption month in an area of parish outside the box” to find new and festivals, health fairs, and “hard work in keeping a clean days: Saturday, April 14 at a The U.S. Food and Drug Adminis- government where success can ways to bring awareness to other community gatherings to and healthy environment for location still-to-be announced tration has approved Cialis (tadali- be measured in terms of lives the public for the parish’s four- bring the pets to the people. the animals.” He also offered in Independence, and two fil) to treat the signs and symptoms saved at Tangipahoa Parish legged residents. The parish’s newest thanks to the local volunteer weeks later, on Saturday, of benign prostatic hyperplasia Animal Control. TPAC reported In addition to their regu- resource is a cat adoption pro- program, which has “helped April 28, at Walgreens in (BPH), a condition in which the 103 adoptions for the month lar office hours at their facil- gram being fostered through tremendously by keeping the Ponchatoula. For more infor- prostate gland becomes enlarged, of March, the highest number ity on Club Deluxe Road in the new Petsense retailer in pets socialized, thus making mation about TPAC or to see and for the treatment of BPH and the department has ever expe- Hammond, TPAC also utilizes Hammond. There residents them more adoption-friendly.” the pets that are currently erectile dysfunction (ED), when rienced. a mobile adoption program who are “shopping” for a cat “Tangipahoa Parish Animal available for adoption at the the conditions occur simultane- “These are numbers which whereby animal control offi- can meet many of the felines Control firmly believes every parish animal shelter, call (985) ously. Cialis was approved in 2003 we hope will continue,” cers bring a number of avail- who are available for adop- animal needs a person,” Fitz 543-0215 or visit them on the for the treatment of ED. Common Burgess said, crediting both able pets to high-traffic public tion through the parish shel- said, urging residents who web at www.tangianimalcon- symptoms of BPH include dif- the public for their support of locations so people can meet ter program. The combination are in the “market” for a new trol.org. ficulty in starting urination and a the local animal shelter and and physically touch the pets of creative adoption outreach four-legged friend to first visit weak urine stream; a sudden urge the TPAC staff for their efforts that are ready for forever programs has been a win-win the shelter before considering to urinate; and more frequent uri- nation, including at night. Cialis CASA volunteers stand up should not be used in patients tak- ing nitrates, for example nitroglyc- erin, because the combination can cause an unsafe decrease in blood for abused children at Captiol Coin Show pressure. Also, the use of Cialis in combination with alpha blockers for April 28th • 9:00am-5:00pm the treatment of BPH is not recom- Court Appointed Special nency outcomes for children. Following training, being a mended because the combination Advocates joined hundreds of Children with CASA volunteers CASA volunteer only takes 8 April 29th • 10:00am- 4:00pm has not been adequately studied for other child and family advo- are substantially less likely to hours of time each month. A the treatment of BPH, and there is a cates at the Capitol on April spend time in long-term fos- CASA volunteer provides indi- Knights of Columbus Hall risk of lowering blood pressure. The 3rd asking lawmakers to join ter care. A child with a CASA vidualized one-on-one advo- University Blvd & Oak St • Hammond LA FDA has approved eight other drugs them in standing up for thou- volunteer is also more likely cacy and works with agencies Free Admission-Free Appraisals to treat symptoms of BPH: Proscar sands of Louisiana’s abused to be adopted. The possibility and parties involved to gather Buy, Sell & Trade Coins & Currency (finasteride), Avodart (dutasteride), and neglected children. of a child re-entering the child information and to provide Jalyn (dutasteride plus tamsulosin), Each year CASA serves welfare system after being an independent report for the More info call 985-320-4295 and the alpha blockers: Hytrin (tera- some 4,000 children in the fos- reunited with his/her family Court with recommendations zosin), Cardura (doxazosin), Flo- ter care system right here in is reduced by half if a CASA based solely upon the child’s max (tamsulosin), Uroxatral (alfu- Louisiana through the efforts is involved and, more than best interest. 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Interment in Greensburg Visitation at McKneely Cemetery, Greensburg. and Vaughn Funeral Home, Wanda is survived by two Amite, on Wednesday, April First Baptist of Amite sons, Micah Little & Cody 11, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until Post Offi ce Box 935 • Amite Little; three brothers, Freddie Celebration of Life Services at 985-748-7135 Ficklin and wife Rennie, Mike 12:00 noon in the funeral home Ficklin and wife Natalie & Chapel. Interment in Beulah St. Helena Catholic Randy “Duke” Ficklin; two Cemetery, Kentwood. 120 S. First Street • Amite granddaughters, Callie Nicole Weldon Clifford is survived 985-748-9057 Tidwell and Irish Eyze Jenkins; by two daughters, Earnestine numerous nieces, nephews Simmons and Janice Simmons; First United Methodist and extended family. two sons, Lucious Simmons 800 N. Duncan Avenue • Amite Preceded in death by her and Bill Simmons; three grand- 985-748-5353 son, Johnathan Tidwell ; father, daughters, Jamie Simmons, House on the Rock D. L. “Bang” Ficklin, mother, Jessica Simmons and Connie 727 W. Oak Street • Amite Myrtle L. Cutrer Ficklin Fiorello; Wilson; three great-grandchil- Ficklin 985-748-8092 two brothers, Jimmy Lewis dren; two great great-grand- Wanda Ann Ficklin was Ficklin and Sheriff Ronald Ray children; numerous nieces, Cornerstone of Amite “Gun” Ficklin and niece, Lacey nephews and extended family. 108 Campo Lane • Amite born on November 19, 1959 Ficklin. Preceded in death by his 985-320-0025 and passed away at 1:40 These featured advertisers encourage An on-line Guestbook is parents, Arthur and Celestine a.m., Friday, April 6, 2012 at available at www.mckneely- Lebo Simmons; wife, Selma Butler AME Zion you and your family North Oaks Medical Center, vaughnfh.com. Schillings Simmons; grandson, 412 E. Magnolia Street • Amite to attend services at Hammond. 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And there is no fall tomorrow. 985-878-9639 ahead.” evidence that the storm came Roger Campbell is an 985-748-5351 Oak Grove Church of God “Why is that?” I asked, just because they had smooth seas, author, a broadcaster and col- 23174 Highway 40 • Loranger as he reached the front of the quiet breezes and sunshine the umnist who was a pastor for 985-878-2788 Owners: Lynell & Richard White line. day before it arrived. 22 years. “We’re going to pay for If this is a good day, enjoy He can be reached FBC Arcola this!” he said, turning to answer it and give thanks. Don’t waste at HYPERLINK 64401 I-55 South Frontage Road my question as he headed for sunny days, thinking they fore- “mailto:rcministry@ameritech. Roseland the counter to do his mailing. cast fierce storms in the future. net” rcministry@ameritech. 985-969-5787 “I don’t believe that!” I When John Haggai was net A T called, probably causing every- Mt. 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Perhaps they had Dec. 10, 1977 - April 5, 2011 Ard’s Chapel Amite Tangi Digest 60336 Highway 1046 • Amite 985-748-4646 Cemetery 120 NE Central • Amite, LA Westview Baptist Association 60011 Highway 1046 Amite 748-7156 meeting 985-748-7550 scheduled New Life Ministries tangilena.com 22024 Hwy 16 East • Amite The Noah Cemetery 985-748-1999 Association Annual meeting is You’ve just walked on ahead of me scheduled for Saturday, April And I’ve got to understand Loranger United Methodist 21 at 10:00 a.m. at the ceme- You must release the ones you love 19403 Magnolia St • Loranger Fluker Chapel AME tery on Reid Road in Uneedus. And let go of their hand. 985-878-9698 PO Box 184 • Fluker I try and cope the best I can 985-748-7244 But I’m missing you so much Greater Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Family Block If I could only see you 16617 School Road • Independence Turner 2 Methodist 985-878-0092 12529 Roseland Ave • Roseland And once more feel your touch. Party planned 985-748-3477 Yes, you’ve just walked on ahead of me Mt. Olive Baptist On Saturday April 14 from Don’t worry, I’ll be fi ne 54039 Mt. Olive Church Rd House of Prayer 12-5 p.m. First Baptist Church But every now and then I swear I feel Independence 12614 Pond Ave • Roseland of Roseland would like to Your hand slip into mine. 985-878-6128 985-747-8800 invite everyone to the First Our memories build a special bridge Annual Family Block Party. When loved ones have to part Faith Temple Ministries COGIC Fluker Community Baptist Join the fun filled day of free To help us feel we’re with them still 11605 Fontana Lane • Independence 12673 Joynton Road • Fluker games, activities, inflatables, and soothe a grieving heart. 985-878-1818 985-748-8318 food and live music. The They span the years and warm our lives church is located at 63088 Hill Preserving ties that bind Liberty House of Prayer Roseland Church of God in Christ Street in Roseland. No aIcohol Our memories build a special bridge 515 W. Railroad Ave • Independence 63285 Richardson Rd • Roseland 985-878-8710 985-748-5974 or weapons allowed. If you And bring us peace of mind. are interested in setting up We love you and miss you dearly. a booth please contact Bro. Dareale Sopsher, Jr.; Dadreale Sopsher; Carolyn Pondexter McCoy; I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. Byron Humphrey at (985) 510- John Allen McCoy; LaTwanda McCoy Wheat; Jonitha McCoy; Psalm 122:1 1079. Latashia Williams; Ja’myra Briggs; and Family Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Amite Tangi Digest 7 Campus Loranger Elementary donates to the Humane Society PHOTO SUBMITTED/TANGI DIGEST HELPING THE ANIMALS. Loranger Elementary School’s second grade classes collected items to donate to the Tangi Humane Society. Mr. Ricky and Mrs. Rhonda Vergona came to the school with the dog they fostered and have adopted, Leo. The students learned a great deal about the care of animals, the need of the Humane Society and the importance of giving back to our community. Pictured are the students who participated in this activity. Their homeroom teachers are: Mrs. Diepenbrock, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Tuminello, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Populis and Mrs. Husser. Happenings at Loranger High School LITERARY RALLY. Loranger High School students participated in the Southeastern Louisiana District Literary Rally on Saturday, March 24. The nine students pic- tured here scored well enough in various subject areas to qualify for competition at the Louisiana State Literary Rally. Pictured top row left to right: Dakota Jenkins, Danielle Faucheux, Van Ziebarth, and Raevon Levi. Pictured bottom row left to right: Shawn Barber, Olivia Marie, Jason Liccardi, Katelyn Wright, and Kortney Parrish. PHOTO SUBMITTED/TANGI DIGEST PHOTO SUBMITTED/TANGI DIGEST SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED. Loranger High School student Josh Scott received a $1000.00 scholarship from the Wax Company and the Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association while attending the recent LCA convention in Monroe. Presenting the award is Mr. Wesley Ridgedell, President of the Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association. Josh has been a member of the PHOTO SUBMITTED/TANGI DIGEST Louisiana Junior Cattlemen’s Association for eight years while showing WALKING FAST. Friday, March 23, Loranger High students were rewarded for “Walking Fast to Class”. The PBIS committee sponsored the event where registered Angus, Limousin and commercial cattle. He has also served students with two or fewer tardies reported for the week of March 19-23 were able to wear any shoes they wished to school (with the exception of as the Southeast District Director for the LJCA. Scott is a member of the high-heels). Students pictured chose to take advantage of the day by wearing boots, flip-flops, slippers, etc. Loranger High 4H Club and FFA Chapter. 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Tom Tolar, then Minutes of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity 5. a) Approval to Purchase Land – Chief Ex-Officio member of the Library Board of Control from Drainage No. 4 of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana held on Simmons requested approval to purchase 1.194 acres at the Parish Council, had been exploring possible locations Monday, March 26, 2012 at teh regualr meeting place, City the appraised value of $16,500.00. After a lengthy discus- for that relocation but had not made any recommenda- Hall, Amite, Louisiana. sion a motion was made by Mr. Forrest and seconded by tions before the end of his term on the Parish Council. The Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District Mr. Lavine approving the purchase of land for the appraised There is nothing new, therefore, to report on Kentwood. No. 4 of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana met on the above price of $16,500.00 pending the title search and TPRFD Mr. Bradford also reminded the Board of its decision to date in regular session and was called to order by the No.2 ownership of mineral rights . Roll-call vote was as fol- continue to make the Amite Branch project its priority President, Mr. James Ardillo, at 4:30 p.m. o’clock with the lows: until that project is completed. New Board members will following members present: Yeas: 5 (Forrest, Wells, Vial, Lavine, Cortez) be appointed in January as well and they will need to be The roll call showed a quorum to be present. Whereupon 6. Nays: 4 (Varnado, Bruno, Muscarello, Bankston) informed of this, as will Trent Forrest, the new Parish a motion was made by Mr. Watson duly seconded by Mr. 7. Absent: 1 (Petitto) Councilman for District 1. Wilson and unanimously carried that the reading of the 8. Not Voting: None Ms. Alexander then asked for a report on the Hammond minutes of the last regular meeting dated, February 27, 9. Branch. Mr. Bradford said that three candidates for the 2012 be dispensed with and that they be adopted as of 10. Hammond Fire Matters- position of branch manager will be interviewed on January record and published in the official journal. 11. a) Approval to Purchase Vehicle – 19. Currently, Bianca Roberts is functioning as the branch The secretary presented the bills in the amount of 12. b) Declare Vehicle as Surplus – A motion manager. Dr. Moser asked what job openings there were $13,213.16 for canal maintenance, material, supplies, con- was made by Mr. Bruno and seconded by Mr. Vial to pull in the system at this time. Mr. Bradford reported that tract labor, printing, etc. Whereupon a motion was made by the Hammond Fire Matters from the agenda. Roll-call vote there is a full time Children’s Program Specialist position Mr. Johnson duly seconded by Mr. Wilson and unanimously was as follows: open at Hammond as Karen Plauche is retiring in February. carried that the payment of the bills be authorized and Yeas: 9 (Forrest, Varnado, Bruno, Muscarello, Bankston, There is also a part-time Library Assistant position open at approved. Wells, Vial, Lavine, Cortez) Ponchatoula. The financial report on the general condition of the dis- 13. Nays: None Next on the agenda was the Long Range Plan. Mr. trict was given and a motion was made by Mr. Watson duly 14. Absent: 1 (Petitto) Bradford apologized for not having this completed for the seconded by Ms. Bennett and unanimously carried that the 15. Not Voting: None meeting. He said the proposed plan would be completed report of the treasurer be approved and accepted. 16. by the next week and mailed to the Board members. He Councilman, Michael Petitto was in attendance and 17. Fire Chiefs Association Matters – reminded the Board that a vote to approve, change or dis- made known to the board that the gravel pit job request 18. a) Discussion of Haz-Mat – MATTER PULLED approve the Long Range Plan would be taken at the next behind Bill Hood property has currently been changed. FROM AGENDA meeting in March. The Board will, therefore, have almost Further information will be discussed as it is received. 19. two months to look over the document and ask any ques- The president made known to the board that the per- 20. Manchac Fire Matters – tions, suggest changes or make comments before discus- sonnel policy manual will be ready to review and discuss in 21. a) Approval to Purchase Pagers – A motion sion and the vote takes place. the very near future. Decisions concerning pay increases, was made by Mr. Bruno and seconded by Mr. Vial to Table Mr. Bradford proposed several changes to the following new guidelines, etc. are dependent upon the finalization of the Manchac Fire Matters from the agenda. Roll-call vote policies in the Policy Manual: this new canal. was as follows: 3-301B “Operation of the Library – Services of the On motion by Mr. Ardillo duly seconded by Mr. Johnson Yeas: 9 (Forrest, Varnado, Bruno, Muscarello, Bankston, Library” and unanimously carried, Ebarb Dozer Services work Wells, Vial, Lavine, Cortez) 3-302 “Service Policies – Description of the Collection” completed, at the following locations, was accepted and 22. Nays: None 3-316 “Service Policies – Circulation Period” approved: 23. Absent: 1 (Petitto) 3-317 “Service Policies – Circulation Limits” 1. Cleaned out ditch on Anthony and Jack Liuzza 24. Not Voting: None Most of these changes involve removing references to property at a cost of $2,300.00 paid out of the maintenance 25. materials no long offered by the library (audiocassettes account. 26. and videocassettes), and adding materials and services 2. Cleaned out canal on Young and Pingno prop- Other Fire Matters – now offered that weren’t when the policy was set down erty at cost of $1,500.00 paid out of the maintenance 27. a) 2012 Fire Contract – A motion was made (wireless in the branches, downloadable e-books and audio- account. by Mr. Bruno and seconded by Mr. Forrest adopting the books, “Baby and Me” and “Adventure Club” programs 3. Dug new ditch and cleared right-of-way on Joey 2012 Fire Contract as attached. Roll-call vote was as fol- for children, etc.). Also included is a proposed change to Campo and Ivan property at a cost of $2,500.00, $2,00.00 lows: increase the number of DVDs a patron may check out at paid out of the construction account and $500.00 paid out Yeas: 9 (Forrest, Varnado, Bruno, Muscarello, Bankston, one time from 3 to 5. These changes will be discussed and of the maintenance account. Wells, Vial, Lavine, Cortez) voted upon at the next regular Board meeting in March. In The president made known to the board that the time 28. Nays: None the course of discussion Ms. Giannobile mentioned that our clock location has been moved to Anthony Lascaro Welding 29. Absent: 1 (Petitto) library system does not charge residents of adjoining par- business. Calvin Graham and his crew will individually be 30. Not Voting: None ishes to pay for membership with our library. Mr. Bradford clocking in and out from 7:30 a.m., with a 30 minute lunch 31. confirmed this and indicated that he felt this policy should break, to 4:00 p.m. 32. Chief Bruce Cutrer reminded everyone of the upcom- be changed in the near future as patrons from other parish- On motion by Mr. Wilson duly seconded by Mr. Watson ing Oyster Festival and invited everyone to attend the es do not pay property taxes in our parish (unless they own and unanimously carried, the secretary was instructed to annual Chili Cookoff being held on Friday, March 16, 2012 property in Tangipahoa Parish). He feels that out-of-parish write a request letter to the Parish Council asking again 33. patrons should pay an annual fee to use our library’s ser- for assistance with clearing out debris from Roseland canal 34. With no other business appearing, on motion by Mr. vices unless they pay property taxes in Tangipahoa Parish. ditch to the No. 1 canal. Varnado and seconded by Mr. Wells, that the Tangipahoa Out of parish patrons cannot check out laptops, however. No further business appearing, on motion by Mr. Parish Rural Fire District No. 2 adjourned. Ms. Alexander then asked Mr. Bradford to give Watson duly seconded by Mr. Wilson and unanimously car- ATTEST: the Director’s report. Mr. Bradford said the façade of ried, the board adjourned. S/Carla Tate - Secretary Ponchatoula Branch has been repaired. The rotting wood James Ardillo, President T. P. Rural Fire District No. 2 was taken down and replaced with vinyl siding. The gut- Mary Lynn Thompson, Secretary S/Bobby Cortez, President tering was also replaced. The African-American Heritage A_120037 T. P. Rural Fire District No. 2 Celebration Kick-off was held on Saturday, January 14 at Publish in the Amite Tangi Digest on Wednesday, April A_120039 Amite Branch. Ms. Ann Smith who won the service award 11, 2012. Publish in the Amite Tangi Digest on Wednesday, April in 2011 presented the 2012 service award to Dr. Bobby 11, 2012. Martin, this year’s recipient. Dr. Martin made a very nice Advertisement for Bid acceptance speech about libraries. Also on hand to provide Minutes music was Reggie Sanders and his band. The closing cer- Sealed bids will be received until May 1, 2012 at 7:00 emony will also be at Amite on February 25. The library is P. M. at the Amite City Hall, 212 E. Oak Street, Amite, Tangipahoa Parish Library partnering with Southeastern to bring a series of Civil War Louisiana for following: 200 E. Mulberry Street programs to the parish. There are two sets of programs, One 1997 Chevrolet Truck to the highest bidder Amite, Louisiana 70422 the first called “Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the VIN Number: 1GCHC33JXVF009101 Phone: 748-7559 Civil War.” All of the “Let’s Talk About It” programs will Minimum Bid - $4,000 Tangipahoa Parish Library Board of Control Meeting take place at Southeastern’s Sims library and require that The vehicle can be inspected at the Amite Police January 18, 2012 participants sign up for them. Six companion programs Department, 100 Oak Street, Amite, LA until 4:00 p.m. May The regularly scheduled meeting of the Tangipahoa will be held at the Amite, Hammond and Ponchatoula 1, 2012. Parish Library Board of Control was held on Wednesday, branches between January 24 and March 6 led by scholars The Town of Amite reserves the right to reject any and January 18, 2012 at Administration at 200 East Mulberry from Southeastern. Funding for these programs is being all bids. Street, Amite, LA at 5:00 pm. provided by grants from the National Endowment for the Respectfully Submitted, Library Board members present were Martha Alexander, Humanities and the American Library Association. The Mary Lou Lee Gloria Vinyard, Cecilia Giannobile, Kay Moser, and Katherine library will be celebrating Women’s History Month on City Clerk Yeargain. Absent was Sheila Broyles. Also present was March 31st at Amite Branch at 1 pm. The Women’s History A_120038 Barry Bradford, Library Director, Bianca Roberts, Assistant Committee (made up of citizens) is taking nominations now Publish in the Amite Tangi Digest on Wednesday, April Library Director, and Laura Gray White, CPA. for this award. E-books should be available for the public 11, April 18 and April 25, 2012. In the audience were library staff members Mary Battles by March 5. Patrons will be able to download e-books and Ramon Wheeler. Minutes through our website to their computer, tablet or e-reader Ms. Alexander began by calling the meeting to order and (Kindle, Nook, Sony E-Reader, etc.). The cost of the license the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. MINUTES OF T. P. RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT with OverDrive (the company providing the e-books) is Ms. Alexander asked if anyone in the audience wished to NO. 2 $10,000. The library will get a $4,000 credit with which to address the Board. No one did. February 27, 2012 purchase e-books. The library will purchase an additional Ms. Alexander called for the approval of the minutes The Commissioners of T. P. Rural Fire Protection District $20,000 worth of e-books in 2012. This year’s book sale from the last Regular Board meeting on November 16, No. 2 met in REGULAR SESSION on Monday, February 27, will be April 10, 11 and 12 at Amite Community Center. 2011. Dr. Moser made a motion that the minutes be 2012, immediately following the meeting of the Tangipahoa Barry and Bianca will be at the Public Library Association approved as written. The motion was seconded by Ms. Parish Council at the Tangipahoa Parish Courthouse Annex Conference March 12-16, and at the Louisiana Library Yeargain and passed unanimously. at 206 East Mulberry Street, Amite, Louisiana and was Association Conference March 20-23. Mr. Bradford asked, Ms. Alexander then asked Ms. White to present the finan- called to order by Nicky Muscarello, Sr., President. therefore, if the Board would agree to move the next regu- cial report. Assets as of December 31 totaled $4,363,015. The following members were present: lar Board meeting to March 28 at 5 pm at Administration. Total uncollected property tax equals $66,815. The liabili- Trent Forrest, Greg Varnado, Carlo S. Bruno, Nicky This was acceptable to the Board. Mr. Bradford handed out ties total 56,000. The library is in a good financial position. Muscarello Sr., Ronnie Bankston, Lionell Wells, David Vial, the Circulation Statistics and Visitors Statistics for 2011. Ms. Vinyard made a motion that the Board accept the Harry Lavine and Bobby Cortez Circulation was down 3% in 2011 from 2010 (about 15,000 financial report as given. Dr. Moser seconded the motion Absent: Michael Petitto fewer items circulated). Much of this – 10,000 – was due to and it passed unanimously. Ms. White then gave the LAMP Adoption of Minutes - A motion was made by Mr. the fact that videocassettes and audiocassettes have been report. There was $4,301,041 in the LAMP account as of Varnado and seconded by Mr. Forrest to adopt the min- removed from the system. The number of visitors to our December 10. Dr. Moser made a motion that the LAMP utes of the Regular Meeting dated January 23, 2012 and libraries increased by 23% from 2010 to 2011. report be accepted as given. Ms. Yeargain seconded the Special Meeting dated February 13, 2012 and that they be The next item on the agenda was the Election of motion and it carried unanimously. dispensed and published in the Official Journal. With no Officers. Ms. Alexander opened the floor for nominations The Audit Compliance Questionnaire for the 2011 offi- opposition, motion carried. for President of the Board. Dr. Moser nominated Ms. cial audit was presented to the Board. Ms. White explained Public Input - Anyone Wishing To Address Any Agenda Alexander and this was seconded by Ms. Yeargain sec- that this questionnaire is required by the State Auditor. Item - No one from the public asked to address any agenda onded the motion. Ms. Alexander asked if there were any Ms. Vinyard made a motion that the Board adopt the Audit item. other nominations. There being none nominations were Compliance Questionnaire for 2011. Ms. Yeargain sec- Mr. Muscarello stated that he is requesting all Fire closed and a vote was taken. Ms. Alexander was elected onded the motion and it passed unanimously. Departments to hold future request of all purchases President unanimously. Ms. Alexander opened the floor Ms. Alexander then asked Mr. Bradford to give a report until the upcoming milleage election is held and that all for nominations for Vice-President. Ms. Giannobile nomi- on the new Amite Branch. Mr. Bradford said the structural Departments submit all paperwork prior to TPRFD No. 2 nated Ms. Vinyard for the office but Ms. Vinyard declined. steel is up and most of the metal studs are in. Backing Board Meetings. Ms. Yeargain nominated Ms. Broyles for Vice-President board will be placed over the studs before the brick is Ponchatoula Fire Matters – but Ms. Alexander was reluctant to allow this nomina- brought in. Duct work is also going forward. The furni- a) Approval to Purchase Equipment – Chief Fletcher tion as Ms. Broyles was not present at the meeting. Ms. ture, fixture and equipment bid packet created by interior requested approval for the purhcase of (10) air packs. Chief Alexander nominated Dr. Moser but Dr. Moser indicated designer Maureen Arndt of 720 Design is almost complete Fletcher explained that the City of Ponchatoula would be that she would be stepping down from the Board in April and ready to go out for bid. Some of the furniture will be paying half of the cost of the air packs and the cost of the when her term expired. The election of a Vice-President purchased off the state contract. The bid will be advertised TPRFD No. 2 would be $19,570.00. After a lengthy discus- was tabled until the next regular Board meeting in March. twice in our official journal stating the date, place and time sion a motion was made by Mr. Lavine and seconded by Mr. Ms. Alexander opened the floor for nominations for the the bids must be received. Bids will be accepted for 4 Cortez approving the purchase of (10) air packs at the cost office of Treasurer. Dr. Moser nominated Ms. Vinyard and weeks. Each bid that comes in will be date stamped and it of $19,570.00 to TPRFD No. 2. Roll-call vote was as follows: this was seconded by Ms. Yeargain. There being no oth- will be noted who accepted the bid. The bids will remain Yeas: 5 (Forrest, Wells, Vial, Lavine, Cortez) ers nominations were closed and a vote was taken. Ms. sealed until the announced bid opening day. 1. Nays: 4 (Varnado, Bruno, Muscarello, Bankston) Vinyard was elected Treasurer unanimously. Ms. Alexander asked for a report on the Kentwood 2. Absent: 1 (Petitto) Branch. Mr. Bradford said he wanted to remind the Board See, PUBLIC NOTICE, Pg. 12 3. 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