NOTICE Pursuant to La. R.S. 22:691.4(E)(2) notice Is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, the Louisiana Department of Insurance, located at 1702 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 will hold a public hearing concerning the acquisition of Dignity Care Corporation by Empath Stratum Incorporated. The Hearing will begin at 10:00 am in the Poydras Hearing room located on the first floor. Any written comments or questions must be submitted to the above address marked attention Company Licensing and be received no later than two days before the Hearing date. Email comments or questions can be submitted to publiccomments@ldi.la.gov. Interested parties may also participate electronically by going to ldi.la.gov/public-hearings and clicking on the link provided therein on the date and time stated above. Timothy Temple Commissioner of Insurance Louisiana Department of Insurance Nov 3, 5, 7 3t 2143531 Notice Cost- $95.50

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AL QUALITY AND 1 PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and 1 Priority Environmental Services, LLC (Respondent), Agency Interest Number 204597, 177614, 109814, 2975, 9007, 88078, 107378, 109958, 154565, 208218, 3062, 154900, and 3976, have entered into a proposed settlement agreement, Settlement Tracking No. SA-AE-26-0044, concerning the States allegations of environmental violations by Respondent in Iberia Parish, Ascension Parish, Caddo Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, Bossier Parish, Calcasieu Parish, and Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, which allegations are set forth in Notices of Potential Penalty, Enforcement Tracking Nos. AE-PP-17-00446, AE-PP-19-00875, AE-PP-21-00238, and AE-PP-21-00840, and other violations included in the settlement and which are not in the Notices of Potential Penalty. The Department of Environmental Quality will accept comments on the proposed settlement for the next forty-five (45) days. The public is invited and encouraged to submit written comments to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Office of the Secretary, Legal Division, Post Office Box 4302, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-4302, Attention: Jay L. Glorioso, Attorney. All comments will be considered by the Department of Environmental Quality in reaching a decision on whether to make the settlement final. Terms and conditions of the proposed settlement agreement may be reviewed on the Department of Environmental Qualitys website at www.deq.louisiana.gov, by selecting About LDEQ, Enforcement, and Settlements. The document may also be viewed at, and copies obtained from, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Public Records Center, Room 127, Galvez Building, 602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. To request a copy of the proposed settlement, submit a completed Public Record Request Form (DEQ Form ISD-0005-01). The form and instructions for completion may be found on the DEQ Website at the following address: http:/Ideg.louisiana.gov/assets/docs/General/PublicRecordsReguestForm.pdf, or by calling the Customer Service Center at 1-866-896-5337. Pursuant to La. R.S. 30:2050.7(D), the Department of Environmental Quality may hold a public hearing regarding this proposed settlement when either of the following conditions are met: 1) a written request for public hearing has been filed by twenty-five (25) persons, by a governmental subdivision or agency, or by an association having not less than twenty-five (25) members who reside in the parish in which the facility is located; or 2) the secretary finds a significant degree of public interest in this settlement. For further information, you may call the Legal Division of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality at (225) 219-3985. Nov 3 1t 2143457 Notice Cost- $188.61

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS 10/29/2026 Notice is hereby given that the following properties are in violation of the Lake Charles Code of Ordinances. The property owners listed below will have 5 (five) days to correct the issues noted, or Citys contractors will correct the issues at the owners expense. Sec. 23:3-5: High grass and/or weeds, Trash, rubbish, refuse, debris violations: Lind Landry Rideaux ET VIR, 619 S Cherry St, Assessment No.00358886 Tori Lynn Green Broussard ET AL, 1001 Clement St, Assessment No.01200364 Southwest Holdings LLC, 1101 Deesport St, Assessment No.00367761 Stephen Scott Soileau, 709 Derouen St, Assessment No.00450707 Jossellin Dariela Urbina George, 2417 Elaine St, Assessment No.00271179 Halco Properties LLC, 906 Fall St, Assessment No.00402885 Evan Michael Morrison ET UX, 1002 Falls St, Assessment No.00425524 Michael Dean Brown ET UX, 319 Ford St, Assessment No.00566012 S&S Properties of SWLA LLC, 317 W Hale St, Assessment No.00355224 Upward Ventures LLC, 706 -708 Iris St, Assessment No.00564508 Stephen Scott Soileau, 3516 Kirkman St, Assessment No.00447560 Daniel & Theresa Avergne, 1605 Kayouche St, Assessment No.00991864 Stephen Scott Soileau, 3520 Kirkman St, Assessment No.00439363 BDH Group LLC, 202 Lucille St., Assessment No.00288160 Jerry Samuel Adams ET UX, 2809 Mary St, Assessment No.00283487 Milton J Simon ET AL, 700 Blk. Penn St Lot E of 2513 Lake St, Assessment No.00429171 Clara Letha Fletcher Duhon ET AL, 2514 Ruth St, Assessment No. 00318345 Ida Washington, C/O Mack Toler III, 2338 See St, Assessment No.00451231 Ida Washington, C/O Melvin Gilbert, 2338 See St, Assessment No.00451231 Frances B Gordon Wilmore ET AL, 2006 Tulip St, Assessment No. 00453986 Kimberley Ceara Frank, 3902 Vanderbilt St, Assessment No.00454559 Nancy Matt, 396 Washington St, Assessment No.00367346 Darryl John Ledet (Estate), C/O Chandel White, 2219 6th St, Assessment No.00808415 My Dream Home Investment Properties LLC, 712 16th St, Assessment No. 00445223 Taha Land Investment Co., 806 17th St, Assessment No. 00329479 RNR Investments LLC, 2870 Derek Dr., Assessment No. 01349117C Spirit Realty LP, 2900 Derek Dr., Assessment No. 01349117 Academy Lake Charles LLC, 3401 Derek Dr., Assessment No. 01353570 Ocean Bay Lake Charles LLC, 3407 Derek Dr., - 3400 Blk. of Derek Dr. N & S of 3401 Derek Dr., Assessment No.01349115 Discount Auto Parts LLC, 1101 Gerstner Memorial Dr., Assessment No.00349674 Kenneth E Badon ET AL, 100 Blk. Shell Beach Dr. Lot on West side of Shell Beach Dr.- SE corner Park Ave & Shell Beach Dr. Assessment No. 00840866 Avante Investments LLC, 3931 Swanee Dr., Assessment No. 00342653 Church of the King of Lake Charles, 3000 Blk. of Corbina Rd.- Both lots E of 3078 & 3070 Corbina Rd., Assessment No. 01343206CA / 01343206CB Ridge at Morganfield Phase 4 LLC, 4600 Blk. Corbina Rd., Lot S of 4697 Corbina Rd., Assessment No. 00075485EB JC Homes& Development LLC, 5217 Ogea Rd., Assessment No.01317585A Boom Equity Partners LLC, 710 W Prien Lake Rd., Assessment No.01328350 James Stevens Broussard, 2800 Blk. of Power Center Pkwy. Lots E of 2801 Power Center Pkwy., Assessment No. 00929026A Handy Investments LLC, 213 Hwy. 171 / Lot N of 213 Center Dr. 00357170 Sec. 23:4-5: Trash & debris; piles and accumulations violations: Kathleen DWater, 2901 Broad St, Assessment No. 01327500 Sean Lacount Solomon, 2609 Common St, Assessment No. 00368067 Melissa Thompson, 2420 Dietz St, Assessment No.00276871 Eric Paul Broussard-Bueno, 517 Ford St, Assessment No. 00754013 Kevin Ranoldo Boisseau, 3003 Hodges St, Assessment No. 01327653 Loyd Ventures LLC, 2011 Mill St, Assessment No. 00377899 Jose Santos Vallejo Sanchez ET AL, 210 Richard St, Assessment No. 00349224 Kirk Shane Daley, 925 Royal St, Assessment No. 00319783 Charles Clifford Harris ET UX, 3433 Taylor St, Assessment No. 00431990 Wayne John Williams ET UX, 2116 18th St, Assessment No.00379883 Jake Stutes Properties LLC, 765 Louisiana Ave, Assessment No. 00557471 Nov 3, 5 2t 2143361 Notice Cost- $247.00

Vinton, Louisiana October 21, 2026 The Governing Authority of Vinton Harbor & Terminal District, met in Special Session at the regular meeting place of said District, 1203 Horridge Street, Vinton, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M., on the 21st day of October, 2026, after full compliance with all requirements as to notice and otherwise in respect to convening of said meeting with the following members present: Jerry Merchant, President Haley Bellard, Commissioner Charles Broussard, Commissioner Alexis Morrow, Commissioner ABSENT: Steven L. Jennings, Commissioner ALSO PRESENT: David Bruchhaus, Attorney President Merchant called the meeting to order and reported that the following item/s would be discussed: 1. To discuss and/or transact business pertinent to possible lease agreement with Dunham Price. President Merchant presented a proposal that he received from Dunham Price to lease additional property from the district. Proposal Attached marked Exhibit A. After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Bellard that President Merchant be authorized to negotiate with Dunham Price on leasing additional property from the district with perimeters discussed in the meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morrow and the motion carried. There being no further business to come before the governing authority, it was moved by Commissioner Bellard that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Broussard and carried. Jerry Merchant, President ATTEST: Mary O. Vice, Secretary Nov 3 1t 2143299 Notice Cost- $55.00

ADVERTISEMENT The Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, does hereby advertise for sealed bids and will open same on: 1. Thursday, the 19th day of November, 2026. 2. At the Office of the Calcasieu Parish Purchasing Agent on the first floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon in the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601, at the hour of 2:00 P.M., Central Time Zone (CT). 3. For the following: (1) Assorted Pipes and Fittings and (2) Collection and Distribution Pipes & Fittings with unit prices effective from January 1, 2027, until June 30, 2027, and (3) Sewer Pumps and Replacement Parts with unit prices effective from January 1, 2027, until December 31, 2027. 4. All bids must be submitted on BID FORMS or Electronic Bid Forms. Paper Bids may be obtained in the Office of the Parish Purchasing Agent in the Government Building, requested via email at purchasing@calcasieu.gov, or accessed via electronic bidding through www.calcasieu.gov. 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 of the State. 6. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. 7. Bids may be held by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury 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 investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to award. 8. Official action on this bid will be taken at the Regular Meeting of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury within forty-five (45) days. 9. Minority owned firms, women owned businesses, and small businesses are encouraged to participate. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. 10. All paper bids MUST be plainly marked and should contain the following on the outside of the envelope: BID FOR BID NUMBER KRISTIE CUMBERLAND, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, Purchasing Agent Nov 3, 10 2t 2143286 Notice Cost- $136.00

TOWN OF NEW LLANO, LOUISIANA COUNCIL PROCEEDING The Mayor and Council of the Town of New Llano, Louisiana, met at 7:00 P.M. on October 27th, 2026 in Regular Session. Councilwoman Poteat led the pledge and Councilman Wilson gave the invocation. The roll revealed the following: Mayor Carolyn Todd Present Councilman Terry Speicher/Mayor Pro-Temp Present Councilwoman Lesley Poteat Present Councilman Ervin Wilson Present Councilwoman Darlene Denise Lavender Present Councilman Christopher Leonard Present Mayor Todd welcomed everyone to the meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Speicher seconded by Councilwoman Poteat to approve the financial statements for September 2026. The vote was unanimous. A motion was made by Councilwoman Poteat seconded by Councilman Wilson to approve the minutes from the regular council meeting on September 22nd, 2026. The vote was unanimous. A motion was made by Councilwoman Poteat and seconded by Councilwoman Lavender to pay the Mayors Court Magistrate $500.00 per month on months that court is held. The vote was unanimous. A motion was made by Councilman Wilson and seconded by Councilwoman Lavender to approve moving the November council meeting to November 17th, 2026. The vote was unanimous. A motion was made by Councilman Speicher and seconded by Councilman Wilson to approve moving the December council meeting to December 15th, 2026. The vote was unanimous. A motion was made by Councilwoman Poteat and seconded by Councilman Speicher to adopt Resolution 4 of 2026, a resolution regarding the maintenance building capital outlay project and its funding. The vote was unanimous. A motion was made by Councilman Speicher and seconded by Councilwoman Poteat to adopt Resolution 5 of 2026, a resolution of Substantially Complete for the project rehabilitation of sewer pump stations and the wastewater treatment plant. The vote was unanimous. A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Speicher and seconded by Councilman Wilson. The vote was unanimous. Carolyn Todd, Mayor Donna Condon, Clerk Nov 3 1t 2143184 Notice Cost- $74.50

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA ON OCTOBER 19, 2026: ORDINANCE NO. 1097 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, PARTICULARLY TO ALLOW THE MOBILE HOME LOCATED AT 832 MILLER AVENUE, WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA TO STAY IN THE NON MOBILE HOME AREA. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Westlake, Louisiana and in Regular Session convened, that: Section 1: There was a request made by Michael Bishop requesting a variance to allow the mobile home located at 832 Miller Avenue, Westlake, Louisiana be allowed to stay in a non mobile home area. The Variance Board approved the variance change and it was presented to the Mayor and City Council on Monday, August 17, 2026. The Mayor and City Council voted to ALLOW the mobile home located at 832 Miller Avenue, Westlake, Louisiana to stay in the non mobile home area. It is noted that a permit authorizing placement of the mobile home was issued by the City error, and the mobile home owner placed it on the property in reliance of that permit. THIS ORDINANCE will become effective immediately upon adoption. Said ordinance having been introduced on September 21, 2026, publication of proposed Ordinance having been published, the title having been read with opportunity for discussion and the Ordinance considered, on motion of Council Member Rougeou and seconded by Council Member Peterson, to adopt the Ordinance, a record vote was taken and the following result was had: YEAS: Peterson, Rougeou, Harrison and Brown. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Cryer. ABSTAINED: None. THUS ADOPTED AND APPROVED at Westlake, Louisiana on this the 19th day of October, 2026. HAL MCMILLIN, MAYOR ATTEST: ANDREA MAHFOUZ, CITY CLERK Nov 3 1t 2143069 Notice Cost- $65.50

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA ON OCTOBER 19, 2026: ORDINANCE NO. 1096 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, PARTICULARLY TO ALLOW THE 2006 MOBILE HOME LOCATED AT 1229 LAUREL STREET TO BE MOVED ACROSS THE STREET TO 1208 LAUREL STREET, WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Westlake, Louisiana and in Regular Session convened, that: Section 1: There was a request made by Michael Bishop requesting a variance to allow the 2006 mobile home located at 1229 Laurel Street to be moved across the street to 1208 Laurel Street, Westlake, Louisiana. The Variance Board approved the variance change and it was presented to the Mayor and City Council on Monday, August 17, 2026. The Mayor and City Council voted to ALLOW the 2006 mobile home located at 1229 Laurel Street to be moved across the street to 1208 Laurel Street, Westlake, Louisiana. THIS ORDINANCE will become effective immediately upon adoption. Said ordinance having been introduced on September 21, 2026, publication of proposed Ordinance having been published, the title having been read with opportunity for discussion and the Ordinance considered, on motion of Council Member Rougeou and seconded by Council Member Peterson, to adopt the Ordinance, a record vote was taken and the following result was had: YEAS: Peterson, Rougeou, Harrison and Brown. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Cryer ABSTAINED: None. THUS ADOPTED AND APPROVED at Westlake, Louisiana on this the 19th day of October, 2026. HAL MCMILLIN, MAYOR ATTEST: ANDREA MAHFOUZ, CITY CLERK Nov 3 1t 2143067 Notice Cost- $64.00

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED AT THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA ON OCTOBER 19, 2026, AND WILL BE PRESENTED FOR ADOPTION AT THE REGULAR/SPECIAL SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA TO BE HELD AT 1001 MULBERRY STREET, WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA ON NOVEMBER 16, 2026, AT 5:30 P.M.: ORDINANCE NO. 1099 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-2002 OF THECITY OF WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA, ANNEXING PROPERTY AT 1414 MILLER AVENUE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; DEFINING WITH CERTAINTY AND PRECISION THE TERRITORY TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE SAID CITY OF WESTLAKE; AND DEFINING THE ENTIRE BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE AS CHANGED AND ENLARGED, AND TO REPEAL ALL LAWS AND ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. Nov 3, 5, 7 3t 2143063 Notice Cost- $100.00

PUBLIC NOTICE In Compliance with the Louisiana Budget requirements for political subdivisions (R.S. 39:1307) Ward7, Fire Protection District No.1, advises that its budget for calender year 2027 is available for inspection at the Toomey Fire Station, 2815 Foreman Road, Vinton Louisiana. Telephone Chief Berry at 337-496-3145 or Clerk John Henderson at 337-309-7839. A hearing will be held on Thursday , November 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Toomey Fire Station prior to adoption. Oct 31, Nov 3, 5 3t 2143003 Notice Cost- $55.00

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the Roderick Keith Travis or his legal heirs or legatees, last known address was possibly in California, please contact Robert S. Kleinschmidt, Jr., Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1154, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70602-1154, (337) 437-3440. Oct 31, Nov 3, 5 3t 2142880 Notice Cost- $79.46

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the Perry Witherwax, last known address 181 White Castle Lane, Iowa, LA 70647, please contact Robert S. Kleinschmidt, Jr., Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1154, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70602-1154, (337) 437-3440. Oct 31, Nov 3, 5 3t 2142879 Notice Cost- $79.46