We are applying to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of low and high alcoholic content at retail at the following address: Permit to be issued to: Casa Marias of Leesville LLC dba Marias Cocina Mexicana, 11275 Lake Charles Hwy, in the city of Leesville in the parish of Vernon in the state of Louisiana. Jose A Chavez LLC Member Petition of Opposition should be made in writing in accordance with L.R.S. title 26, Section 85 and 283. Jul 17, 24 2t

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the name, whereabouts, or any information on the unknown father of Shawn Ryker Coffey (Date of Birth: December 10, 2021; Minor Child of Makayla Devin Coffey), please contact: Bryan R. Somers Attorney at Law 108 West Lee Street Leesville, LA 71446 T: (337) 314-9558 bryan@bryansomerslaw.com Jul 17, 24 2t 2127315 Notice Cost- $31.50

TOWN OF ROSEPINE GENERAL FUND 2026 - 2027 BUDGET LAST ACTUAL YEAR 2024-2025 CURRENT PARTIAL YEAR 2025-2026 JULY-MAR ESTIMATED CURRENT YEAR 2025-2026 PROPOSED BUDGET YEAR 2026-2027 INCOME ADMINISTRATIVE/POLICE/STREETS $598,500 $568,400 $730,300 $674,800 NON OPERATING INCOME $422,400 $419,500 $559,300 $330,000 TOTAL INCOME $1,020,900 $987,900 $1,289,600 $1,004,800 EXPENSES ADMINISTRATIVE $313,600 $278,600 $375,300 $343,200 POLICE DEPARTMENT $481,800 $446,900 $583,600 $519,000 STREETS $170,700 $100,200 $103,200 $141,300 TOTAL EXPENSES $966,100 $825,700 $1,062,100 $1,003,500 NET INCOME/(LOSS) $1,300 UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR $90,000 UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR $91,300 Jul 17 1t 2127245 Notice Cost- $51.31

TOWN OF ROSEPINE FT. POLK CUSTODIAL FUND 2026 - 2027 BUDGET LAST COMPLETE YEAR 2024-2025 CURRENT PARTIAL YEAR 2025-2026 JULY-MAR ESTIMATED CURRENT YEAR 2025-2026 PROPOSED BUDGET YEAR 2026-2027 INCOME FT. JOHNSON JANITORIAL INCOME $1,814,500 $1,251,800 $1,865,000 $1,900,000 INTEREST $500 $200 $300 $300 OTHER INCOME $ - $1,400 $1,400 $- TOTAL INCOME $1,815,000 $1,253,400 $1,866,700 $1,900,300 OPERATING EXPENSES CAPITOL OUTLAY $- $- $- $20,000 CLEANING SUPPLIES/CHEMICALS $19,200 $15,200 $20,300 $20,500 EQUIPMENT $700 $- $- $1,000 INSURANCE VEHICLE $15,300 $16,700 $16,700 $17,200 WORKMANS COMP $63,400 $30,300 $44,300 $44,300 NON CLEANING SUPPLIES $147,900 $122,800 $163,700 $165,000 OFFICE EXPENSE $5,300 $5,700 $7,600 $6,000 PAYROLL EXPENSE PAYROLL TAXES/UNEMPLOYMENT $91,100 $66,600 $88,800 $90,000 SALARIES $1,139,200 $800,700 $1,067,600 $1,100,000 PROFESSIONAL FEES $5,800 $5,400 $7,200 $6,000 TELEPHONE EXPENSE $2,700 $2,500 $3,300 $3,400 TRAVEL EXPENSES $100 $300 $400 $300 UNIFORM EXPENSE $900 $1,300 $1,300 $1,400 VEHICLE EXPENSE FUEL $16,600 $9,600 $16,500 $16,700 MAINTENANCE $22,500 $13,400 $17,900 $18,500 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $1,530,700 $1,090,500 $1,421,200 $1,510,300 NON OPERATING EXPENSES TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $292,400 $419,500 $559,300 $330,000 TRANSFER TO UTILITY FUND $525,300 $300,000 $300,000 $50,000 TOTAL NON OPERATING EXPENSES $817,700 $719,500 $859,300 $380,000 TOTAL EXPENSES $2,348,400 $1,810,000 $2,280,500 $1,890,300 NET INCOME/(LOSS) $10,000 UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR $900,000 UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR $910,000 Jul 17 1t 2127233 Notice Cost- $99.51

TOWN OF ROSEPINE UTILITY FUND 2026 - 2027 BUDGET LAST COMPLETE YEAR 2024-2025 CURRENT PARTIAL YEAR 2025-2026 JUL-MAR ESTIMATED CURRENT YEAR 2025-2026 PROPOSED BUDGET YEAR 2026-2027 INCOME WASTEWATER $1,093,300 $945,300 $512,100 $519,400 WATER $640,000 $631,500 $691,000 $422,600 TOTAL NON-OPERATING INCOME $- $300,000 $300,000 $50,000 TOTAL INCOME $ 1,733,300 $ 1,876,800 $1,503,100 $992,000 EXPENSE WASTEWATER $1,414,200 $1,240,000 $1,345,500 $533,100 WATER $651,400 $785,500 $903,000 $452,900 TOTAL EXPENSE $2,065,600 $2,02,500 $2,248,500 $986,000 NET INCOME/(LOSS) $6,000 UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR $1,310,000 UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR $1,316,000 Jul 17 1t 2127197 Notice Cost- $51.31

TOWN OF ROSEPINE SALES TAX FUND 2026 - 2027 BUDGET LAST COMPLETE YEAR 2024 - 2025 CURRENT PARTIAL YEAR 2025 - 2026 JUL - MAR ESTIMATED CURRENT YEAR 2025 - 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET YEAR 2026 - 2027 INCOME 1% SALES TAX COLLECTIONS $208,200 $163,200 $211,300 $211,300 1/2% SALES TAX COLLECTIONS $104,100 $81,600 $105,700 $105.700 TOTAL INCOME $312,300 $244,800 $317,000 $317,000 EXPENSE OFFICE EXPENSE $100 $- $100 $100 SALES TAX COLLECTION FEE $8,600 $3,400 $7,000 $7,000 TRANSFERS OUT STREETS 1/2% $102,100 $74,300 $103,300 $103,300 TRANSFERS OUT WASTEWATER 1% $249,300 $148,700 $206,600 $206,600 TOTAL EXPENSE $360,100 $ 226,400 $317,000 $317,000 NET INCOME/(LOSS) $- UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR $52,000 UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR $52,000 Jul 17 1t 2127164 Notice Cost- $53.61

NOTICE OF ADOPTION THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF ROSEPINE ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AT A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 23, 2026 ORDINANCE #3 of 2026 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AN OPERATING BUDGET OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED BY THE ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF ROSEPINE, IN ROSEPINE, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened that: SECTION 1. The attached detailed estimate of revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, is hereby adopted to serve as an Operating Budget of Revenue and Expenditures for the Town of Rosepine during that same period. Passed and adopted at Rosepine, Louisiana, on the 23rd day of June 2026. Yeas: BJ Bjornberg, Damon Johnson, Leonard Johnson, Jeff Solinsky Nays: None Absent: Jessica Shell Abstained: None Donna W. Duvall, Mayor I, Assistant Town Clerk, Jordan Mahaffey do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the Ordinance duly passed and adopted by the Town of Rosepine, Parish of Vernon, State of Louisiana, on the 23rd day of June 2026. Jordan Mahaffey, Assistant Town Clerk Jul 17 1t 2127149 Notice Cost- $55.90

RESOLUTION #11 OF 2026 WHEREAS, Louisiana State Law, R.S. 48:753, authorizes the parish governing authority, upon request of a municipality within the parish, to perform road repair maintenance within the municipality, and WHEREAS, each road maintenance project is initiated only upon request of the municipality, therefore BY RESOLUTION, by the Mayor and Council (Aldermen) of the Town of Rosepine, Louisiana, that we respectfully request the Vernon Parish Police Jury to perform monthly maintenance on the streets inside the town limits of Rosepine, such as, boom mowing, pot hole repairs, and ditching for the month of July 2026. Furthermore, please assist with repairing the ditch on Louisiana Avenue by the Rosepine High School and installing a culvert on Fagan Circle. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Vernon Parish Police Jury, along with a map of the municipality on which the location of all public roads and streets has been indicated. It is understood and agreed that the police jury can refuse to provide maintenance on any street or road indicated on said map if such road or street does not serve a clearly defined public need. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that except for negligent acts of the parish, its agents, and employees, this council shall assume all liabilities for and save the parish, its agents, and employees, harmless from any and all claims for damages, actions, or causes of action arising out of the work done as a result of this request. On a roll call vote, the above-mentioned resolution was adopted by the following vote: YEAS: Jeff Solinsky, Leonard Johnson, Damon Johnson, BJ Bjornberg NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: Jessica Shell WHEREUPON, the resolution was declared adopted on this 23rd day of June, 2026. BY: Donna W. Duvall, Mayor Jul 17 1t 2127147 Notice Cost- $65.08

MINUTES TOWN OF ROSEPINE REGULAR RESCHEDULED MEETING HELD AT TOWN HALL 18846 JOHNNY B. HALL MEMORIAL HWY ROSEPINE, LA 70659 JUNE 23, 2026 12:00 PM Item #1 Mayor Donna Duvall called the meeting to order. Item #2 Invocation was given by Alderman Damon Johnson. Item #3 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Item #4 Officials present were Mayor Donna Duvall, Aldermen BJ Bjornberg, Leonard Johnson, Damon Johnson, Jeff Solinsky, Assistant Clerk Jordan Mahaffey, and Chief of Police Delbert Keel. Absent: Alderwoman Jessica Shell and Town Clerk Melissa Numbers. Item #5 Alderman Damon Johnson made a motion, and Alderman Bjornberg seconded to accept the minutes as presented from the May 19, 2026, regular meeting. All Is. Item #6 Mayor Duvall wished a 250th happy birthday to our nation. Item #7 Chief of Police Delbert Keel thanked his staff, the fire department, and Police Juror Charnel Bailey and his crew for their assistance during the flooding. Item #8 Angela Huckaby, the Lead Coordinator of the Rosepine Elementary Parent Council, announced that the council is working to ease the financial burden on teachers by providing school supplies for classrooms. She also mentioned that on July 18th, they will host a Fill the Bus event in the parking lot next to the Rosepine Family Pharmacy. The event will take place from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, during which they will be collecting school supplies. Item #9 A motion was made by Alderman Damon Johnson and seconded by Alderman Bjornberg to accept the financial reports ending May 31, 2026, as presented. All Is. Item #10 A motion was made by Alderman Solinsky, seconded by Alderman Leonard Johnson, to adopt Resolution #11 of 2026 (Vernon Parish Police Jury Resolution for July 2026) with the addition of requesting help with repairing the ditch on Louisiana Ave by the high school and help install a culvert on Fagan Drive. All Is. Item #11 Alderman Solinsky made a motion to present Ordinance #4 of 2026 (An Ordinance Amending Appendix B - Utility Fees Schedule of the Town of Rosepines Code of Ordinances). Seconded by Alderman Bjornberg. All Is. Item #12 Mayor Duvall opened a public hearing concerning Ordinance #3 of 2026 (AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AN OPERATING BUDGET OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027). Mayor Duvall opened the public hearing. No one commented and the public hearing was closed. Item #13 Alderman Bjornberg made a motion that Alderman Leonard Johnson seconded to adopt Ordinance #3 of 2026. All Is by roll call vote. Item #14 Mayor Duvall explained the portion of the park that was being donated to the town by the Rosepine Historical Society. Paul Granberry provided the board with a copy of the property survey showing the portion being donated. A discussion was held, and Alderman Solinsky moved to authorize Mayor Duvall to proceed with accepting the donation of the immovable property to the Town of Rosepine from the Rosepine Historical Society. Seconded by Alderman Leonard John-son. All Is. Item #15 The public works director spoke concerning the expansion of sewer down Hwy 171 South from Benoit Jeep to the city limits of DeRidder. He stated that Mark McCarty gave a rough estimate of about four million dollars and offered to look into funding and financing for the project. A discussion was held. Alderman Solinsky moved to authorize Mark McCarty to look into funding and financing options for sewer expansion along Hwy 171 South to the DeRidder city limits. Seconded by Alderman Damon Johnson. All Is. Item #16 Alderman Bjornberg made a motion that was seconded by Alderman Solinsky to appoint Windham & Reed as auditor for FY 2025 - 2026 audit. All Is. Item #17 Alderman Leonard Johnson motioned, and Alderman Solinsky seconded to appoint the Leesville Leader as the legal journal for FY 2026 2027. Item #18 With no further business, Alderman Damon Johnson motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Alderman Leonard Johnson. No objections. Jordan Mahaffey, Assistant Town Clerk Donna W. Duvall, Mayor Jul 17 1t 2127145 Notice Cost- $122.46

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Donna Maricle, Alvin Maricle Jr. Brenda Biscamp and Pat Doyle Heirs, please contact attorney Wayne Bush, 119 S. 1st Street, Leesville, LA 71446, or call 337-378-0051. Jul 10, 17 2t 2126889 Notice Cost- $31.50

**PUBLIC NOTICE** VERNON PARISH JURY COMMISSION MEETING The Vernon Parish Jury Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. in the office of the Clerk of Court, Judicial Building, 215 S. 4th Street, Leesville, Louisiana for the purpose of drawing a civil and criminal jury venire list. This notice is in accordance with R.S. 39:1309. The public is invited to attend. Jeffery K. Skidmore Vernon Parish Clerk of Court Jul 17 1t 2126367 Notice Cost- $28.36

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Vernon Parish Police Jury, PO Box 1548, Leesville, LA 71496, will receive sealed bids until Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud; bids received after the specified closing time will not be accepted. All interested parties are welcome to attend the bid opening. Bid specifications may be viewed online and bids may be submitted online at www.centralbidding.com. Bid Forms may be obtained from the Vernon Parish Police Jury, 300 S. 3rd St., Leesville, Louisiana 71446, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday Friday, by calling 337-238-0324 or emailing belinda@vppjla.com. Bid envelopes MUST be sealed and marked on outside with company name, item being bid, date and time of bid opening, and contractors license number. Failure to seal and mark bid envelopes correctly will result in your bid being rejected. The Vernon Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 & 2214. 2026 Road Overlay with Base Work Contract to be completed by November 27, 2026 NOTE: Bid must be submitted using the attached Bid Specifications Form and the Louisiana Uniform Public Bid Form. Bid will be awarded to lowest qualified bidder for the Total Base Bid amount. Contractors are encouraged to meet with Parish Road Foreman PRIOR to bidding on this contract. Please call 337-239-9933 to schedule a meeting time. Work to be bid (see project spreadsheet for details): 2 Asphalt Overlay (Level 1 Non-Polymer) with base for Gravel or Asphalt Roads: labor, equipment, and materials to lay prime coat and 2 hot mix Asphalt overlay, 12 22 wide and prepare the road base with 8-12 inches of Portland Cement stabilizing the soil and 8-12 inches of Lime Conditioner where needed cut in on 12 22 wide Gravel and Asphalt and Road base. The top 8-12 inches deep of all roads must be reclaimed before placing Soil Cement or Lime Conditioning, Soil Cement and Lime Depth and Percentages will be determined by a qualified laboratory and bidder will be given that information and length and width of roads before bidding 5% overrun; January 1, 2026, to November 27, 2026. Widening of intersections and turnouts MUST be priced as part of the road. Must meet LADOTD specifications. Contractor to respond and perform within five (5) days of notice from Vernon Parish Police Jury. OR 3 Asphalt Overlay (Level 1 Non-Polymer) with base for Gravel or Asphalt Roads: labor, equipment, and materials to lay prime coat and 3 hot mix Asphalt overlay, 12 22 wide and prepare the road base with 8-12 inches of Portland Cement stabilizing the soil and 8-12 inches of Lime Conditioner where needed cut in on 12 22 wide Gravel and Asphalt and Road base. The top 8-12 inches deep of all roads must be reclaimed before placing Soil Cement or Lime Conditioning, Soil Cement and Lime Depth and Percentages will be determined by a qualified laboratory and bidder will be given that information and length and width of roads before bidding 5% overrun; January 1, 2026, to November 27, 2026. Widening of intersections and turnouts MUST be priced as part of the road. Must meet LADOTD specifications. Contractor to respond and perform within five (5) days of notice from Vernon Parish Police Jury. Jun 26, Jul 10, 17 3t 2124244 Notice Cost- $271.63