RESOLUTION #10 of 2026 BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2026 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the Town of Rosepine: MILLAGE GENERAL ALIMONY 3.940 MILLS BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Vernon, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2026, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law. The foregoing resolution was read in full; the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes: YEAS: Damon Johnson, Leonard Johnson, BJ Bjornberg, Jeff Solinsky, Jessica Shell NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: None CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the resolution adopted at the board meeting held on May 19th, 2026, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting. Town of Rosepine, Louisiana, this 19th day of May, 2026. Melissa A. Numbers, Town Clerk Jun 12 1t 2122971 Notice Cost- $53.61

RESOLUTION #9 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 June 2026. 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, Jessica Shell, BJ Bjornberg NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: None WHEREUPON, the resolution was declared adopted on this 19th day of May , 2026. BY: Donna W. Duvall, Mayor Jun 12 1t 2122970 Notice Cost- $60.49

MINUTES TOWN OF ROSEPINE REGULAR MEETING HELD AT TOWN HALL 18846 JOHNNY B. HALL MEMORIAL HWY ROSEPINE, LA 70659 MAY 19, 2026 12:00 PM Item #1 Mayor Donna Duvall called the meeting to order. Item #2 Invocation was given by Alderman Jeff Solinsky. Item #3 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Item #4 Officials present were Mayor Donna Duvall, Aldermen BJ Bjornberg, Jessica Shell, Leonard Johnson, Damon Johnson, Jeff Solinsky, Town Clerk Melissa Numbers, and Assistant Chief of Police Robert Green. Item #5 Alderman Damon Johnson made a motion, and Alderman Jeff Solinsky seconded to accept the minutes as presented from the April 21, 2026, regular meeting. All Is. Item #6 Mayor Duvall stated that a school supply drive for Rosepine Elementary School, called Fill the Bus, is coming up, and she will let everyone know once a date has been set. She then recognized Memorial Day and those who have given everything. Item #7 Assistant Chief of Police Robert Green had no comments. Item #8 A motion was made by Alderman Damon Johnson and seconded by Alderman Bjornberg to accept the financial reports ending April 30, 2026, as presented. All Is. Item #9 A motion was made by Alderwoman Shell, seconded by Alderman Solinsky, to adopt Resolution #9 of 2026 (Vernon Parish Police Jury Resolution for June 2026). All Is. Item #10 Mayor Duvall opened a public hearing concerning the adoption of the 2026 Millage Rate. No one commented, and the public hearing was closed. Item #11 Alderman Solinsky motioned to adopt Resolution #10 of 2026 (Adopt Millage Rate for 2026 Tax Year). Seconded by Alderman Leonard Johnson. All Is. Item #12 Alderman Solinsky made a motion that was seconded by Alderman Leonard Johnson to present 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). All Is. Item #13 The mayor, board of aldermen, school board member, and police juror, along with members of the public, discussed finding an alternate routing of the Rosepine Elementary School child pick up. Guests spoke of issues they were having on Louisiana Avenue and Cedar Lane. The option of reopening Oak Street was discussed along with several others. Alderman Solinksy moved that the town proceed with surveying Oak Street to determine whether it has sufficient width. If it does, request assistance from the school board and the police jury to ensure a durable road surface is installed to handle traffic effectively. This motion was seconded by Alderman Damon Johnson and unanimously approved. Item #14 With no further business, Alderman Damon Johnson motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Alderman Solinsky. No objections. Melissa Numbers, Town Clerk Donna W. Duvall, Mayor Jun 12 1t 2122969 Notice Cost- $92.62

NOTICE OF PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 The following ordinance was presented on the 19th day of May, 2026, during the regular session of the Rosepine Town Council. The ordinance can be seen in complete form at the mayors office, Rosepine Town Hall, 18846 Johnny B. Hall Memorial Highway, Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. There will be a public hearing held during the regularly scheduled meeting at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Rosepine Town Hall, 18846 Johnny B. Hall Memorial Highway, concerning the following ordinance: 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. Jun 12 1t 2122968 Notice Cost- $37.54

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 MINUTES OF MAY 18, 2026 THE BOARD MEMBERS OF SOUTH VERNON PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT #1 MET ON MAY18, 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 APRIL MINUTES BY ERIK CHURCHMAN, 2ND BY STEVE THOMAS. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION WAS MADE TO PAY DISTRICT BILLS BY STEVE THOMAS AND 2ND BY ERIK CHURCHMAN. MOTION CARRIED. MONTHLY REPORTS- CHRIS SAID ALL IS WELL IN THE FEILD. MOTION WAS MADE TO ADJOURN BY ELAINE FONTENOT AND 2ND ERIK CHURCHMAN. MOTION CARRIED. Jun 12 1t 2122966 Notice Cost- $49.02

SHERIFFS SALE MIDFIRST BANK VS 106215A DANIELLE JEAN GUIDRY 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 THELAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, ONLINE AT BID4ASSETS.COM, ON WEDNESDAY 15TH OF JULY 2026 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 OCLOCK A.M. AND 4 OCLOCKP.M. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT: SEE EXHIBIT A HERETO ATTACHED EXHIBIT A All that certain tract or parcel of land containing 1.00 acres, more or less, situated in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 23, Township 2 North, Range 10 West, Northwestern Land District, Louisiana Meridian, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Commencing at a found iron pipe, being the Northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 23, Township 2 North, Range 10 West Northwestern Land District, Louisiana Meridian, Vernon Parish, Louisiana; thence run along and with the North line of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter S 89 deg 50 min 13 sec E for a distance of 656.87 to the Northeast corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, thence run along and with the West line of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 23, S 00 deg 37 min 50 sec E for a distance of 452.87 to a set 5/8 iron rod, being the Point of Beginning: thence leaving said West line run S 89 deg 48 min 42 sec E for a distance of 208.70 to a set 5/8 iron rod; thence S 00 deg 37 min 50 sec E for a distance of 208.70 to a set 5/8 iron rod on the South line of said North Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 23, thence along and with said South line run N 89 deg 48 min 43 sec W for a distance of 208.70 to a set 5/8 iron rod on said West line of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 23; thence along and with said West line N 00 deg 37 min 50 sec W for a distance of 208.70 to the Point of Beginning containing 1.00 acres more or less, being subject to all rights of ways, easements, and servitudes, both recorded. and unrecorded, visible and invisible. Said property is further, described as Tract 2 on survey dated October 25, 2015, by Collins Land Surveyors. As derived from the fo1lowing: Begin SW corner of NENWNW, Section 23, T2NR10W, and thence run North 140 yards, thence East 175 yards, thence run South140 yards, thence West 175 yards to, pt of beginning 5 Acres more or less in NENWNW Section 23, T2NR10W, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, including a 1980 Breck Mobile Home 14 x 80, VIN 03852, which has been built around. Said mobile home is situated on Tract 3, which is not on the subject property noted herein.as shown on above described survey. Which has the address of 18361 Highway 8, Leesville, LA 71446 SAID PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AS BELONGING TO THE ABOVEDEFENDANT, TO SATISFY THIS WRIT TOGETHER WITH ATTORNEYS FEES, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS OF SUIT. JOHNS. CRAFT SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA Jun 12, Jul 10 2t 2122931 Notice Cost- $202.78

VERNON PARISH POLICE JURY NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Vernon Parish Police Jury, PO Box 1548, Leesville, Louisiana, 71496, will receive sealed bids until Monday, June 29, 2026, at 10 a.m. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud; bids received after specified closing time will not be accepted. All interested parties are welcome at bid opening. 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. IMPORTANT: BID ENVELOPE MUST BE MARKED WITH COMPANY NAME, ITEM BEING BID, DATE, AND TIME OF BID OPENING, AND CONTRACTORS LICENSE NUMBER (if applicable). Mailing Address: VPPJ, PO Box 1548, Leesville, LA 71496 Physical Address: VPPJ, 300 S. 3rd Street, Leesville, LA 71446 For questions: please call 337-238-0324 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday Friday. Bid specifications, for any item listed below may be obtained at the Vernon Parish Police Jury, 300 S. 3rd Street, Leesville, Louisiana 71446, by calling 337.238.0324, or by emailing belinda@vppjla.com. Bid specifications may be viewed online and bids may be submitted online at www.centralbidding.com. TO BE BID 1. CRS-2 Asphalt Emulsion: for Pothole Patcher, delivered to Parish Wide Maintenance Yard, 602 Alexandria Highway, Leesville, Louisiana 71446. Anticipated quantities of 1,500, 2,500, and 3,000 gallons per month, for maintenance purposes only, for the year 2026. 2. SS1 Primer: to be delivered to Parish Wide Maintenance Yard, 602 Alexandria Highway, Leesville, Louisiana 71446. Anticipated quantities of 500, 1000, 1,500, 2,500, and 3,000 gallons per month for overlay purposes, for the year 2026. 3. Tank Car Culverts: 5, 6, 7, 8, & 10 diameter, for the year 2026. Jun 12, 26 2t 2122929 Notice Cost- $115.57

VERNON PARISH POLICE JURY REQUEST FOR QUOTES Notice is hereby given that the Vernon Parish Police Jury, PO Box 1548, Leesville, Louisiana, 71496, will receive quotes until Monday, June 29, 2026, at 10 a.m. for the below listed surplus items. Quotes may be mailed, emailed, or faxed until 10:00 a.m. on May 4, 2024 Mailing Address: VPPJ, PO Box 1548, Leesville, LA 71496 Physical Address: VPPJ, 300 S. 3rd Street, Leesville, LA 71446 Email: belinda@vppjla.com Fax: 337-238-0240 For more information, or to schedule a time to come view the items for sale, please call Mr. Robert Howard, 337-378-9530, or Mr. Carl Thompson, 337-239-9933. ITEMS TO BE SOLD 1. Flat Car used as temporary bridge on Holton Harris Road: This item consists of one used flat car that was used as a temporary bridge on Holton Harris Road. Successful quote MUST include hauling off and removing the flat car from its current location, the parish will not move or deliver the flat car. 2. Old Concrete Bridge Structure: This item consists of the demolished concrete and other materials from the Old Holton Harris Road Bridge that was removed for the new bridge to be constructed. Successful quote MUST include hauling off and removing the flat car from its current location, the parish will not move or deliver the concrete and materials. Jun 12, 26 2t 2122928 Notice Cost- $97.21

BUDGET Account Actual thru April 30, 2026 Revised 2025-2026 Budget 2026 - 2027 Budget Income Water Sales $1,219,300 $1,330,145 $1,500,000 Tag Fees 10,524 11,481 12,000 Prepaid R/C 3,927 4,284 4,500 Service Connection Fee 5,009 5,464 5,500 Penalty & Reconnect Fee 21,915 23,907 24,200 Other Income 1,467 1,600 0 Cash Over/Short 538 587 0 Miscellaneous 328 358 0 Customer Refunds n/cashed 15,686 17,112 0 Total Income $1,278,694 $1,394,939 $1,546,200 EXPENSES Payroll Expense Health Insurance $108,760 $118,647 $130,500 Taxes 28,144 30,703 33775 Wages 404,220 440,967 484,700 Total Payroll Expense 541,124 $590,317 $648,975 Operating Expenses Auto $14,316 $15,617 $17,180 Contract Labor - Repairs 7,600 8,291 9,000 Contract Labor - Operations 2,000 2,182 2,300 Engineering Fees 5,572 6,079 7,000 Insurance 42,043 45,865 50,450 Land Lease 7,051 7,692 8,460 Repair Parts & Supplies 170,264 185,743 204,320 Equipment Maintenance 6,369 6,948 7,645 Operating Supplies 6,467 7,055 7,760 Chlorine 14,479 15,795 17,375 Meter Cellular Service 4,958 5,409 6,490 Technical Training 65 71 0 Telephone 658 718 790 Utilities 105,524 115,117 126,650 Uniforms 11,932 13,017 14,420 Total Operating Expenses 399,298 435,598 479,840 Administrative Expenses Accounting & Legal $33,150 36,164 39,780 Bank Service Charges 455 496 500 Management Training 390 425 500 Insurance - Employee Health 16,067 17,528 19,000 Workmen Compensation 7,047 7,688 8,460 Office Supplies 17,993 19,629 20,200 Postage 9,800 10,691 11,760 Repairs & Maintneance 7,213 7,869 8,650 Drug Testing 25 27 100 Telephone 6,407 6,989 7,700 Utilities 5,227 5,702 6,300 Total Administrative 103,774 113,208 122,950 Total Expenses 1,044,196 1,139,123 1,251,765 Total Operating Income $234,498 $255,816 $294,435 Interest Income 49,417 53,909 50,000 Interest Expense 337 368 370 Interest - Revenue Bonds 65,012 70,922 71,000 NET INCOME BEFORE DEPRECIATION $218,566 $238,436 $273,065 Jun 12 1t 2122303 Notice Cost- $106.39

Vernon Parish Water & Sewer May 12, 2026 Present: A. Muse, G. Wilson, P. Eaves, M. Odette Guest: J. Murphy & T. Tillman Absent: E. Koenck 9:02 a.m. P. Eaves called meeting to order. Motion by G. Wilson 2nd by M. Odette to accept the April 14, 2026 meeting minutes. Financial Statement was looked over by board. Motion by M. Odette 2nd by G. Wilson to accept financial statement. Motion A. Muse 2nd by M. Odette and carried to adjourn at 9:23 a.m. Jun 12 1t 2122298 Notice Cost- $28.36

Vernon Parish Water & Sewer May 29, 2026 Present: A. Muse, G. Wilson, P. Eaves, E. Koenck, M. Odette Guest: None Absent: None 9:03 a.m. P. Eaves called meeting to order. IHS Group prepared the 2025 to 2026 amended & 2026 to 2027 proposed budget for the board. Board looked over the budgets presented. Motion by E. Koenck 2nd by A. Muse and carried to accept the 2025 to 2026 amended & 2026 to 2027 proposed budget. Motion M. Odette 2nd by A. Muse and carried to adjourn at 9:16 a.m. Jun 12 1t 2122246 Notice Cost- $28.36

LOST PROMISSORY NOTE: Anyone knowing the whereabouts or having possession of one (1) certain Promissory Note originally in favor of Eustis Mortgage Corp. executed by Jonathan Ortiz, Jr., dated March 31, 2023, in the original loan amount of $106,392.00, please contact Elizabeth Crowell Price by mail at 1602 W. Pinhook Rd., Suite 300B, Lafayette, LA 70508 or by phone at 801-355-2886. Jun 5, 12, 19 3t 2122222 Notice Cost- $131.50