SOUTH VERNON PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT #1 P.O. BOX 436 ROSEPINE, LOUISIANA 70659 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: TOM DIXON, PRESIDENT ELAINE FONTENOT, VICE-PRESIDENT BARBARA BARTLETT, SECRETARY/TREASURER STEVE THOMAS, MEMBER ERIK CHURCHMAN, MEMBER 197 HWY 3226, DeRIDDER, LA. 70634 PHONE:(337) 462-8888 FAX: (337) 462-8899 MINUTES OF JANUARY 20, 2026 THE BOARD MEMBERS OF SOUTH VERNON PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT #1 MET ON JANUARY 20, 2026 AT 197 HWY 3226 DERIDDER, LA. MEMBERS PRESENT WERE: TOM DIXON, ELAINE FONTENOT, ERIK CHURCHMAN, BARBARA BARTLETT, AND STEVE THOMAS. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER. STEVE THOMAS OPENED WITH PRAYER. VISITORS- NONE MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE DECEMBER MINUTES BY STEVE THOMAS, 2ND BY ERIK CHURCHMAN. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION WAS MADE TO PAY DISTRICT BILLS BY STEVE THOMAS AND 2ND BY ELAINE FONTENOT. MOTION CARRIED. MOTHLY REPORTS- HAS SOMEONE COMING TO FIX CYLINDERS ON EXCAVATORTHINGS READY FOR COLD WEATHER. MOTION WAS MADE TO ADJOURN BY STEVE THOMAS AND 2ND BARBARA BARTLETT. MOTION CARRIED. Jan 30 1t 2093747 Notice Cost- $53.61

PUBLIC NOTICE (NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL BILL HLS 26RS-422) Public notice is hereby given, as provided by Section 13, Article III of the Constitution of Louisiana, that there will be introduced at the forthcoming session of the Legislature of Louisiana, to be convened on March 9, 2026, a bill relative to carbon dioxide sequestration and transportation in Vernon Parish; to authorize the parish governing authority to determine by resolution or ordinance whether Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells, carbon dioxide sequestration, and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be allowed within the parish; to provide for notice to the Department of Conservation and Energy; and to provide for related matters. Jan 23, 30 2t 2092352 Notice Cost- $55.90

**PUBLIC NOTICE** VERNON PARISH JURY COMMISSION MEETING The Vernon Parish Jury Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 5, 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 Jan 30 1t 2091067 Notice Cost- $28.36

SHERIFFS SALE SABINE STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY VS 105768A RHYLEES RENTALS, LLC THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT VERNON PARISH SHERIFF STATE OF LOUISIANA BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE, ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA, ON WEDNESDAY 4TH OF FEBRUARY 2026 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 OCLOCK A.M. AND 4 OCLOCK P.M. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT: SEE EXHIBIT A HERETO ATTACHHED EXHIBIT A A certain parcel of land situated in the City or Leesville, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, and known as a portion of Lot 11, Block 1, Lincoln Heights Addition to the City of Leesville, being more fully described as: Begin at Northeast Corner of said Lot 11; thence Southerly 105 feet along the East line of said Lot 11; thence Westerly in an arc along the South line of Lot 11 for 107 feet; thence Northerly 127 feet to Place of Beginning; and the Westerly 10 feet of Lot 10, Block 1, Lincoln Heights Addition to the City or Leesville, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, per plat thereof duly recorded In Plat Cabinet 1, Slide 61-B. AND A certain parcel of land situated in the City of Leesville, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, and known as being Lot 10, Block 1, Lincoln Heights Addition to the City of Leesville, as the plat of the same appears of record in Volume 243, at Page 34 of the Conveyance Records of Vernon Parish, Louisiana. Together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon. AND Purchase Money Security Interest in ALL LEASES AND RENTS; All Inventory, Chattel Paper, Accounts, Accounts Receivable, All Assignments, All Rents and Leases, All Proceeds, AH insurance Proceeds, All Monies, AU Instruments, AU Contracts, All Oil, Gas & mineral Contracts, All Proceeds from Sate of Oil, Gas & Mineral Contracts, All Furniture, Fixtures, All Equipment, General Intangibles, and Consumer Goods located @ 111 Carver, Leesville, LA 71446 SAID PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AS BELONGING TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANT, TO SATISFY THIS WRIT TOGETHER WITH ATTORNEYS FEES, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS OF SUIT. JOHN S. CRAFT SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA Jan 2, 30 2t 2080212 Notice Cost- $156.88

SHERIFFS SALE LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC VS 105674A EVA JANE BELTON WALLER AND JERRY CLYDE WALLER THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT VERNON PARISH SHERIFF STATE OF LOUISIANA BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE, ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA, ON WEDNESDAY 4TH OF FEBRUARY 2026 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 OCLOCK A.M. AND 4 OCLOCK P.M. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT: SEE EXHIBIT A HERETO ATTACHED EXHIBIT A Lot 1, Block 3, Liles Acres, Unit #1, a Subdivision of a part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 13, Township 3 North, Range 10 West, Vernon Parish, Louisiana. Lot 128, Liles Acres, Unit# 2, a Subdivision of a part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 13, Township 3 North, Range 1O West, Vernon Parish, Louisiana Together with all the buildings and improvements thereon located including one (1) 2017 Cavalier, Model No: 74DYN32603AH17, Serial No.: CCV07677ALAB measuring 60 (L) X 30 (W}, which manufactured home was immobilized by Manufactured Home Rider To The Mortgage/Deed of Trust and Manufactured Home Affidavit of Affixation Rider, and further immobilized pursuant to La. R.S. 9:1149.4, by Act to Immobilize A Manufactured Home, recorded on October 26, 2021 as Instrument Number 712957, Book: 1825, Page: 26. SAID PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AS BELONGING TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANT, TO SATISFY THIS WRIT TOGETHER WITH ATTORNEYS FEES, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS OF SUIT. JOHN S. CRAFT SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA Jan 2, 30 2t 2076857 Notice Cost- $133.93

SHERIFFS SALE FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION VS 105719B ROBERT TYLER SIMS, SR., A/K/A ROBERT T. SIMS, SR., A/K/A ROBERT SIMS, SR., A/K/A ROBERT TYLER SIMS A/K/A ROBERTT. SIMS A/K/A ROBERT SIMS THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT VERNON PARISH SHERIFF STATE OF LOUISIANA BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE, ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA, ON WEDNESDAY 4TH OF FEBRUARY 2026 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 OCLOCK A.M. AND 4 OCLOCK P.M. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT: SEE EXIBIT A HERETO ATTACHED EXHIBIT A A part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW/4 of NW/4 of NE/4) of Section Six (6), Township Two (2) South, Range Nine (9) West, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said NW/4 of NW/4 of NE/4, thence South 88 degrees 55 minutes 45 seconds East along the North line of said NW/4 of NW/4 of NE/4 a distance of 155.90 feet; Thence South 1 degree 30 minutes East a distance of 530.47 feet; Thence South 83 degrees 36 minutes 47 seconds West a distance of 156.31 feet to the West line of said NW/4 of NW/4 of NE/4; Thence North 1 degree 30 minutes West along said West line a distance of 550.78 feet to the Point of Beginning. SAID PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AS BELONGING TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANT, TO SATISFY THIS WRIT TOGETHER WITH ATTORNEYS FEES, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS OF SUIT. JOHNS. CRAFT SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA Jan 2, 30 2t 2076780 Notice Cost- $129.34

SHERIFFS SALE SABINE STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY VS 105745A PITTER PATTER LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT VERNON PARISH SHERIFF STATE OF LOUISIANA BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE, ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA, ON WEDNESDAY 4TH OF FEBRUARY 2026 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 OCLOCK A.M. AND 4 OCLOCK P.M. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT: SEE EXHIBIT A HERETO ATTACHED EXHIBIT A All that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon located in the NW/4 of NE/4 of Section 22, Township 1 North, Range 9 West, Vernon Parish, Louisiana. and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: Commencing at a 1.25 Iron Pipe being the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 22, Township 1 North, Range 9 West, Northwestern Land District, Louisianan Meridian, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, Thence South 000044 West for a distance of 875.89 feet to the Westerly right of way line of the K.C.S. Railroad; Thence South 184434 West along and with sold right of way line for a tract; Thence continue south 184434 West for a distance of 126.04 feet for a set iron rod; Thence North 783746 West for a distance of 354.51 feet to a set iron rod on the Easterly right of way line of U.S. Highway 171; Thence north 114943 East along and with sold right of way line for a distance of 125.00 feet to a set iron rod; Thence South 783745 East 369.69 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing 1.04 acres, more or less. Subject to any and all streets, roads, or highways, utility transmission lines, pipelines and facilities which may be upon said property, restrictive covenants, dedications, easements, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property which may be of record and presently in legal force. Said property described above being the property acquired by Kathy Sue Thompson Parker via Judgment of Possession from the Succession of Billy Joe Parker as recorded in the Conveyance Records of Vernon Parish on 07/15/2014 in Instrument Number 661182; Book 1497 Page 419. Being the same property acquired by Billy & Kathy Parker from the Heirs of Eddie & Zeola Slater: Daisy Slater LeBleu, Melba Slater Frizzell, Linda Slater Hawkins, and Maxine Slater Nash as recorded in the Conveyance Records of Vernon Parish on 12/18/2001 in Instrument Number 552116; Book 1035 Page 781 (Daisy Slater LeBleu); Also Instrument Number 552117; Book 1035 Page 782 (Melba Slater Frizzell); Also Instrument Number 552118 Book 1035 Page 783 (Linda Slater Hawkins); Also Instrument Number 552119; Book 1035 Page 784 (Maxine Slater Nash). Municipal Address: TBD Lake Charles Hwy (Lot 13), Leesville, LA 71446 AND Purchase Money Security Interest in ALL LEASES AND RENTS; All Inventory, Chattel Paper, Accounts, Accounts Receivable, All Assignments, All Rents and Leases, All Proceeds, All Insurance Proceeds, All Monies, All Instruments, All Contracts, All Oil, Gas & Mineral Contracts, All Proceeds from Sale of Oil, Gas & Mineral Contracts, All Furniture, Fixtures, All Equipment, General Intangibles, and Consumer Goods LOCATED @ 1.04 ACRES TBD LAKE CHARLES HWY LEESVILLE, LA 71446 SAID PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AS BELONGING TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANT, TO SATISFY THIS WRIT TOGETHER WITH ATTORNEYS FEES, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS OF SUIT. JOHN S. CRAFT SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA Jan 2, 30 2t 2069368 Notice Cost- $230.32

SHERIFFS SALE PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC VS 105736A MATTHEW T. WALKER THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT VERNON PARISH SHERIFF STATE OF LOUISIANA BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE, ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA, ON WEDNESDAY 4TH OF FEBRUARY 2026 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 OCLOCK A.M. AND 4 OCLOCK P.M. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT: A CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF GROUND LOCATED IN SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST, OF VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED TO WIT: LOT 295 OF THE WEST NEW LLANO SUBDIVISION; NEW LLANO, LOUISIANA TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON, SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAYS, AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY. SAID PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AS BELONGING TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANT, TO SATISFY THIS WRIT TOGETHER WITH ATTORNEYS FEES, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS OF SUIT. JOHNS. CRAFT SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA Jan 2, 30 2t 2069365 Notice Cost- $115.57

REGULAR MEETING January 22, 2026 Summary of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, Louisiana. Approved the December 18, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes. Ratified the action of the Executive Director to accept the proposal from Inland Dredging Company LLC for maintenance dredging at City Docks Berth 9. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. /s/ Kevin D. Guidry Kevin D. Guidry, President ATTEST: /s/ John Cradure John Cradure, Secretary/Treasurer Jan 30 1t 2094848 Notice Cost- $32.50

NOTICE TO BIDDERS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, will receive sealed bids until 2:45 P.M., March 3, 2026, in the office of the Clerk of the Council, City Hall, 326 Pujo Street, 4th Floor, Lake Charles, Louisiana. They subsequently will be opened and read for the following: Playground Surfacing Replacement for Millennium Park for use by the Recreation and Parks Department. All of the above according to specifications on file in the Office of Central Purchasing, City Hall, 6th floor, 326 Pujo St., Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601. All bids must be submitted on BID FORMS. Paper Bids may be obtained in the Office of Central Purchasing. Electronic bids may be obtained and submitted at www.bidexpress.com. All bids MUST be plainly marked on the outside of the sealed envelope with the appropriate bid numbers: BID FOR BID #________and FILE ID #________. No bids will be accepted after the above time and date. All bids will be publicly opened and read, and canvassed in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Lake Charles, Louisiana, on March 3, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. The City of Lake Charles reserves the right to accept or reject any and all of the bids and to waive formalities and technicalities. In the event any two or more of the bids submitted are equal, the City in its discretion may select the party to whom the contract shall be granted. The City of Lake Charles fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, see the City of Lake Charles website www.cityoflakecharles.com or call the Title VI Coordinator at (337) 491-1440, the Mayors Action Line at (337) 491-1346, or the appropriate Department Head. s/Marshall J. Simien, Jr. MARSHALL J. SIMIEN, JR., Mayor ATTEST: s/Renee P. Deville CLERK OF THE COUNCIL Jan 30, Feb 6, 13 3t 2094817 Notice Cost- $167.50

ADVERTISEMENT The Sheriffs Office Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, does hereby advertise for sealed bids and will open same on: 1. Wednesday, February 18, 2026 . 2. At the Archive and Central Distribution Facility of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office, 5450 East Broad St., Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70615, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. C.S.T. 3. For the purchase and installation of CCC Intake Cameras. 4. All bids must be submitted on BID FORM or Electronic Bid Form. Paper Bid may be obtained in the Sheriffs Office Purchasing office at the Archives & Central Distribution Facility or access electronic bidding through https://www.bidnetdirect.com/louisiana/calcasieupar ishsheriffsoffice. 5. Preference is given to materials, supplies, and provisions that are produced, manufactured, or grown in Louisiana, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside the State. 6. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as permitted by LA R.S. 38:2214B.The ability of an Entity to reject any bid is applicable only when administered in accordance with the Public Bid Law. In accordance with LSA-R.S. 38:2212B. (1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. 7. Bids may be held by the Sheriffs Office for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigation the qualifications of bidders, prior to award. 8. Official action on this bid will be taken within forty-five (45) days by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office. 9. All bids must be plainly marked on the outside of the envelope: BID FOR 2026-25 Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office CCC Intake Cameras Kim Shelton, Purchasing Agent Jan 30, Feb 6 2t 2094607 Notice Cost- $112.00

Notice of Administrative Review The Calcasieu Parish Division of Planning and Development has received the following applications for an administrative review and is soliciting your input. The deadline for submitting your comments is February 9, 2026. AR-0126-0003 A request by Phillip Osman, et ux for an administrative review to allow a borrow-pit (2 acres) at 3475 North Claiborne Street in Ward Four. Written comments may be sent to the Division of Planning and Development, Stacy Becnel, Administrative Review Secretary, at the following: Fax, 337/721-4193 Email, planningadminreview@calcasieu.gov Standard mail, P.O. Drawer 3287, Lake Charles, LA 70602-3287 Comment forms are available in our office, which is located at 901 Lakeshore Drive, 5th Floor in Lake Charles, Louisiana. After receipt of all comments, the Director of Planning and Development will make a decision on the applicants request by February 16, 2026. This process does not involve a public hearing unless a decision is appealed reference Ordinance Number 5582. Jan 30, Feb 5 2t 2094604 Notice Cost- $79.00