WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Sandra Sellers Boyles heirs, please contact attorney Wayne Bush, 119 S. 1st Street, Leesville, LA 71446, or call 337-378-0051. Oct 30, Nov 6 2t 2142053 Notice Cost- $31.50

SHERIFFS SALE MOTOR ENTERPRISE LLC VS 106957C SW EAVES CONSTRUCTION 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, ONLINE AT BID4ASSETS.COM, ON WEDNESDAY 2ND OF DECEMBER 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 TRACT 1: DESCRIPTION OF A 0.046 +/- ACRE TRACT BEING A PORTION OF LOTS l, 2, 3, AND 4, BLOCK 25. SCHWEITZER MCFARLAND SUBDIVISION NO. 2, LOCATED IN SECTION 6. TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA Commencing at a iron rod marking the northwest corner of Lot 1, Bock 24. Schweitzer McFarland Subdivision No. 2 thence proceed North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 380.00 feet to a iron rod marking the POINT OF BEGINNING of the tract to be described; thence continue North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 second East, a distance of 42.86 feet to a nail located on the west right of way line of Fourth Street; thence turn right and proceed South 24 degrees 09 minutes 07 seconds West, a distance of 103.48 feet to a nail; thence turn right and proceed North 00 degrees 18 minutes 54 seconds West, along the west line of Lots 1, 2. 3 and 4, Block 25, Schweitzer McFarland Subdivision No.2, a distance of 94.42 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above described tract contains 0.046 acres, more or less, and is more particularly indicated on Certificate of Survey by William J. Wood, Jr., dated December 5, 2007. AND TRACT 2: The East 10 feet of an abandoned 20 foot alley lying immediately West of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, of Block 25 in Schweitzer McFarland Subdivision No. 2. AND TRACT 3: ALL THAT PARTS OF LOTS NO. 15, 16. 17 AND 18 OF BLOCK NO. 25 OF SCHWEITZER MCFARLAND SUBDIVISION, SECOND ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF LEESVILLE, VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA, LYING EAST OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 171 RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE AND WEST OF FOURTH STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, ALSO: THE WEST 10 FEET OF A 20 FOOT ALLEY FRONTING SAID LOTS, TOTAL ACREAGE HEREIN 0.095 ACRE, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON. Subject to existing streets, roads and highways, utility transmission lines, pipelines and facilities which may be upon the property and/or dedications and easements therefore, which may be of record and presently in legal force. TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON and furthermore includes all fixtures, movables, equipment, merchandise, inventory, furnishings, displays, good will, supplies, products, appliances, signs and advertising displays. 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 Oct 30, Nov 27 2t 2141685 Notice Cost- $207.37

SHERIFFS SALE MERCHANTS & FARMERS BANK & TRUST COMPANY VS 106918A CHRISTOPHER LUIS OCHOA, JEFFREY BRYAN OCHOA, SAMANTHA JOSEFINA OCHOA SHULER AND SHAWN DALE DURR 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 OFAPPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, ONLINE AT BID4ASSETS.COM, ON WEDNESDAY 2ND OF DECEMBER 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: LOTS 26, 27 AND 28 OF NORTH RIDGEWOOD ESTATES, PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER DULY RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. 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 Oct 30, Nov 27 2t 2137390 Notice Cost- $97.21

SHERIFFS SALE SERVIS ONE, INC. DBA BSI FINANCIAL SERVICES VS 106921A DAVY DEWAYNE HAYMON 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 ANO WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, ONLINE AT BID4ASSETS.COM, ON WEDNESDAY 4TH OF NOVEMBER 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 The Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW of NE/4 of SW/4) of Section Fifteen (15), Township One (1) South, Range Seven (7) West, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, containing 10 acres, as shown on survey prepared by David D. McRae, P.L.S. La. Reg. No. 4679, dated November 11, 2008, filed for record on November 26, 2008 under Instrument No. 611356, and recorded in Conveyance: Book 1317, at Page 285 of the records of Vernon Parish Louisiana, LESS AND EXCEPT ANY PUBLIC ROADS TRAVERSING SAID PROPERTY. Together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon, including one (1) 2021 Kabco manufactured home, Model No. KB3243, Serial No. KB 02 13721 AB20, which manufactured home was permanently affixed to the above-described immovable property, as evidenced by that certain manufactured Home Affidavit of Affixation recorded at Instrument Number: 712335 Book: 1821 Page: 396 (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. JOHN S. CRAFT SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA Oct 2, 30 2t 2137272 Notice Cost- $129.34

SHERIFFS SALE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE VS 106875B RUBY ALEXANDER 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 OFAPPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, ONLINE AT BID4ASSETS.COM, ON WEDNESDAY 4TH OF NOVEMBER 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 A certain piece or portion of ground together with all the buildings and improvements thereon and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes. advantages and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. situated in the Parish of Vernon, State of Louisiana, all that certain tract or parcel of land containing 0.23 acres more or less, being situated in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 2 North, Range 9 West, Louisiana Meridian, Northwestern Land District, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Commencing at a found 2 iron pipe at the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section l4; thence North 89 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds West (record) for a distance of 160.87 feet (record 161.00 feet) to a found 2 iron pipe from whence a found rebar bears South 44 degrees 37 minutes 17 seconds East at a distance of 0.88 feet; thence South 14 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds West (record) for a distance of 415.00 feet (record) to a point; thence North 83 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds West (record) for a distance 199.40 feet (record) to a point on the Easterly right-of-way line of Ellis Street; thence North 14 degrees 24 minutes 30 seconds East (record), along said Easterly right-of-way line of Ellis Street, a distance of 90.00 feet (record)to a set 5/8 rebar with cap stamped Collins PLS 4390 and the point of beginning of herein described tract: thence continue North 14 degrees 24 minutes 30 seconds East(record), along said Easterly right-Of-way line of Ellis Street, for a distance of l 00.00 feet (record) to a set 5/8 rebar with cap stamped Collins PLS 4390; thence leaving said Easterly right-of-way line of Ellis Street, run South 76 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds East (record) for a distance of l00.00 feet (record) to a set 5/8 rebar with cap stamped Collins PLS 4390; thence South 14 degrees 24 minutes 30 seconds West (record) for a distance of 100.00 feet (record) to a set 5/8 rebar with cap stamped Collins PLS 4390; thence North 76 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West (record) for a distance of 100.00 feet (record) to the point of beginning, containing 0.23 acres. more or less. Being subject to any rights-Of-way, servitudes. or casements. both recorded and unrecorded. visible or invisible. AND All that certain tract or parcel of land containing 0.01 acres, more or less being situated in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 2 North, Range 9 West Louisiana Meridian. Northwestern Land District. Vernon Parish, Louisiana and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows; Commencing at a found 2 iron pipe of Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 14 thence North 89 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds West (record) for a distance of 160.87 feet (record. 161.00 feet) to found 2 iron pipe from whence a found rebar bears South 44 degrees 37 minutes 17 seconds East at a distance of 0.88 feet: thence South 14 degrees 09 minutes 00 Seconds West (record) for a distance of 415 feet (record) to a point: thence North 83 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds West (record) for a distance of 199.40 feet (record) to a point on the Easterly right-of-way line of Ellis Street; thence North 14 degrees 24 minutes 30 seconds East (record), along said Easterly right-of-way line of Ellis Street, for a distance of 87.00 feet to a set 5/8 rebar with cap stamped Collins PLS 4390 and the point of beginning of herein described tract: thence continue North 14 degrees 24 minutes 30 Seconds East (record), along said Easterly right-of-way line of Ellis Street for a distance of 3.00 feet to a set 5/8 rebar with cap stamped Collins PLS 4390; thence leaving said Easterly right-of-way line of Ellis Street, run South 76 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds East (record) for a distance of I 00.00 feet (record) to set 5/8 rebar with cap stamped Collins PLS 4390: thence South 14 degrees 24 minutes 30 seconds West (record) for a distance of 3.00 feet (record) to a set 5/8 rebar with cap stamped Collins PLS 4390: thence 76 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West (record) for a distance of 100.00 feet (record) to the point of beginning containing 0.01 acres, more or less. Being subject to any rights-of-way, servitudes. or easements. Both recorded and unrecorded visible or invisible. 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 Oct 2, 30 2t 2137269 Notice Cost- $299.17

SHERIFFS SALE FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION VS 105898B JOHN P. MCCABE, IV A/K/A JOHN P. MCCABE A/K/A JOHN PHILLIP MCCABE, IV A/K/A JOHN PHILLIP MCCABE A/K/AJOHN MCCABE, IV A/K/A JOHN MCCABE AND PATRICIAN. MCCABE A/K/A PATRICIA NOREEN MCCABE A/K/A PATRICIA MCCABE 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, ONLINE AT BID4ASSETS.COM, ON WEDNESDAY 2ND OF DECEMBER 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: LOT C OF WARNER ADDITION, UNIT NO.2, AS PER DULY RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN CONVEYENCE BOOK 295, PAGE 111, VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEARING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 1201 WEST ST. LEESVILLE, LA 71446 (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 Oct 30, Nov 27 2t 2137060 Notice Cost- $110.98

SHERIFFS SALE SELENE FINANCE, LP VS 106319A THE OPENED SUCCESSION OF BRENDA J. HARDAMON AND MICHAEL LAKELL SMITH, SR. 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, ONLINE AT BID4ASSETS.COM, ON WEDNESDAY 2ND OF DECEMBER 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 EXHIBITA A part of Lots No. 64 and 63 of Allendale Addition - a subdivision to the City of Leesville, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, as per recorded plat thereof described as follows: Begin at the Northeast corner of said Lot No. 64; thence Southeasterly along the East lot line of 64-29.94 feet; thence Southwesterly 100.57 feet to a point on the East right of way line of Port Arthur Terrace; thence Northwesterly along said right of way 71.02 feet; thence Northwesterly along said right of way on a curve to the left arc distance of 15.9 feet and a radius of 543.59 feet; thence Northeasterly 98.22 feet to a point on the East lot line of 63; thence along said East line of Lot No. 63 Southeasterly 59.98 feet to point of beginning, containing 8,753 square feet, more or less, together with all buildings, structures and improvements thereon, 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 Oct 30, Nov 27 2t 2137058 Notice Cost- $124.75

SHERIFFS SALE GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC vs 105754B CHRISTOPHER JASON MIZELL AND CHRISTINA L. MIZELL 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, ONLINE AT BID4ASSETS.COM, ON WEDNESDAY 4TH OF NOVEMBER 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 Commencing 635 feet South of the Northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE /4 of NW /4) of Section Three (3), Township Two (2) South, Range Nine (9) West, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, thence South 25 feet; Thence East 281 feet; Thence North 450 feet; Thence West 31 feet; Thence South 425 feet; Thence West 250 feet to Point of Beginning, together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon. Commencing at a point on the West line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE/4 of NW/4) of Section Three (3), Township Two (2) South, Range Nine (9) West, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, at a distance of 261 feet South of the Northwest (NW) corner of said forty; Thence running 374 feet South along said West line of forty; Thence 250 feet East; Thence 425 feet North; Thence 40 feet West; Thence 51 feet South; Thence 210 feet West to the Point of Beginning, together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon. A part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE/4 of NW/4) of Section Three (3), Township Two (2) South, Range Nine (9) West, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest (NW) corner of said SE/4 of NW/4, in the Town of Rosepine, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, and run South 660 feet for a Point of Beginning; Thence running South 195 feet; Thence running East 243 feet; Thence North 43.3 feet; Thence South 87 degrees 12 minutes East 430 feet; Thence North 0 degrees 20 minutes East 621.3 feet; Thence West 394 feet; Thence South 450 feet; Thence West 281 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 6.88 acres, more or less, together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon. A part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE/4 of NW/4) of Section Three (3), Township Two (2) South, Range Nine (9) West, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, described as follows: Beginning at Northwest (NW) corner of said SE/4 of NW/4 in the Town of Rosepine, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, and run East along North line of said SE/4 of NW/4, a distance of 861.5 feet for a Point of Beginning. Thence East 394.65 feet; Thence South 115 feet; Thence West 394.65 feet; Thence North 115 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 1.04 acres, together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon. Begin at the Southwest (SW) corner of Lot One (I) of Block One (1) of the HERRINGTON ADDITION to the Town of Rosepine, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, thence West 100 feet to the West line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE/4 of NW/4) of Section Three (3), Township Two (2) South, Range Nine (9) West, Vernon Parish, Louisiana; Thence North along said line 135 feet; Thence East 243 feet; Thence North 43.3 feet; Thence South 87 degrees 12 minutes East 430 feet; Thence North 115 feet to center line of Summit Street; Thence East along center line of Summit Street 315 feet; Thence South 30 feet; Thence South 68 degrees 45 minutes West 127 feet; Thence South 28 degrees 15 minutes West 82 feet; Thence West 290 feet; Thence South 130 feet; Thence West 442 feet to the Point of Beginning, together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon. Begin at the intersection of the West Line of the SE/4 of NW/4 of Section Three (3), Township Two (2) South, Range Nine (9) West and the South Right-of-Way line of the Cemetery Blacktop Road, thence run East along the South Right-of-way line of said road 140 yards for the Point of Beginning; Thence continue East along said South Right-of-Way line 140 yards; Thence run South 70 yards; Thence run West 140 yards: Thence run North 70 yards to the Point of Beginning, containing two (2) acres, more or less, together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon. Beginning at a point 70 yards South of the Northwest (NW) comer of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE/4 of NW/4) of Section Three (3), Township Two (2) South, Range Nine (9) West, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, thence East 70 yards; Thence South 17 yards; Thence West 70 yards; Thence North 17 yards to the Point of Beginning, together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon. LESS AND EXCEPT: All of that certain 1.00 acre tract or parcel of land situated in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE/4 of NW/4), Section Three (3), Township Two (2) South, Range Nine (9) West, Vernon Parish, Louisiana and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, thence South 01 degrees 15 minutes 04 seconds East for a distance of 577.42 feet: Thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes 28 seconds East for a distance of 88.08 feet to a set inch iron rod and the Point of Beginning of the herein described tract; Thence continue South 88 degrees 30 minutes 28 seconds East for a distance 211.94 feet to a set of 1/2 inch iron rod; Thence South 00 degrees 48 minutes 13 seconds East for a distance of 205.53 feet to a found inch iron rod; Thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes 28 seconds West for a distance of 2l l.94 feet to a set inch iron rod on the East right of way line of First-Street (public); Thence North 00 degrees 48 minutes 13 seconds West along and with said right of way line for a distance of 205.53 feet to the Point of Beginning, together with any and all improvements situated thereon, as per that Certificate of Survey dated May 14, 2019 prepared by Virgil T. Collins, P.L.S. La. Reg. No. 4390; 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 Oct 2, 30 2t 2137057 Notice Cost- $354.25

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Hope Center Nonprofit Hub and Neighborhood Community Center 1110 North 1st Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70601 RFQ No. GSMCDF -1 Professional Architectural/ Engineering Services for a Building Project The Greater Saint Mary Community Development Foundation (the Foundation) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified Architectural/Engineering (A/E) firms to provide professional design and construction administration services for the Hope Center Nonprofit Hub and Neighborhood Community Center, a new public facility that will house nonprofit service providers, a shared-use commercial kitchen and commissary, and community meeting space, and will serve as a disaster recovery staging location. SOQs will be received by the Foundation at 1401 Moeling Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601, or by email at thehopecenter2026@gmail.com, until Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 12:00 noon CST/CDT. SOQs received after that time will not be considered. The Project is funded with Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds allocated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the City of Lake Charles under Public Law 117-43 (DR-4606) and provided to the Foundation as a subrecipient of the City. Contract award is subject to the Citys approval. The selected firm will provide services including programming, cost estimating, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bid-phase services, construction administration, resident inspection, and project closeout, as described in the RFQ package. The selection of a firm will be conducted using qualifications-based selection in accordance with the federal procurement standards at 2 CFR 200.317200.327, including 200.320(b)(2)(iv), and the requirements of the CDBG-DR program. Price will not be used as a selection factor. All responses received will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria and corresponding point system identified in the RFQ package, which also identifies the scope of services to be performed. The Foundation will begin negotiations with the respondent obtaining the highest score in the evaluation process and will award the contract to that firm if fair and reasonable compensation can be negotiated. Respondents must have an active registration in SAM.gov and must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from participation in federally assisted programs. The contract will be subject to federal requirements including 2 CFR Part 200, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (24 CFR Part 75), and other applicable CDBG-DR requirements. Written questions must be submitted to the contact below by Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:00 am CST/CDT. The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services. Section 3 Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, Veteran-Owned businesses, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit qualifications. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation to respond to this solicitation should contact the person listed below. The Foundation reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any and all SOQs. All requests for the full RFQ package must include the project name as listed above. To request the full RFQ package, please contact: Angelia Lewis-Stewart at thehopecenter2026@gmail.com, (337) 433-0122. The RFQ package is also available at https://www.gsmmbc.net. SOQs may be hand-delivered or mailed to: Greater Saint Mary Community Development Foundation Attn: Angelia Lewis-Stewart 1401 Moeling Street Lake Charles, LA 70601 Oct 29, Nov 3 2t 2142510 Notice Cost- $238.22

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DERIDDER, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR SESSION HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026 AT 5:30 OCLOCK P.M. The Council of the City of DeRidder, Louisiana met in Regular Session at its meeting place, the Council Chambers, located at City Hall, 200 South Jefferson Street, DeRidder, Louisiana on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 5:30 oclock p.m. Acting President Godfrey called the meeting to order, Councilmember Hooper led the Invocation and Councilmember Labue led the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called by the Clerk as follows: Councilmember Marcello, Councilmember Hooper, Councilmember Godfrey, Councilmember Woods, Councilmember Spikes, and Councilmember Labue. President Randy Larken was absent. With almost all Councilmembers present, a quorum was established. Also present were Ashley Nuss, Council Clerk; Shane Williams, City Attorney and Mayor Harris. 5. Visitors Docket. Sarah Scott spoke about upcoming changes to Medicare. She said that Healthy Blue is being removed and members need to select a new provider. She spoke on the new policy taking effect that adults on Medicaid that are eligible to work, will need to report their hours. 7. Adoption of Minutes. Acting President Wayne Godfrey announced that the October 16, 2026, regular meeting minutes have been distributed and there being no corrections, the minutes were approved by the Council. 13. ORDINANCES A. Introductions. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DERIDDER, LOUISIANA, TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SKY ELEMENTS, LLC, FOR THE PROVISION OF A 300 DRONE AERIAL LIGHT DISPLAY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITYS NOVEMBER 28, 2026, CHRISTMAS EVENT; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. Councilmember Spikes made the motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Williams and Councilmember Hooper offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: YEAS: Councilmember John Marcello; Councilmember Wayne Godfrey, Sr.; Councilmember Keith Hooper, Councilmember Spikes, Councilmember Monte Woods , and Councilmember Vincent Labue. NAYS: None. ABSENT: President Randy Larken. ABSTAIN: None. The motion having been approved, the Ordinance was introduced and set for a public hearing in Regular Session on Monday November 9, 2026 at 5:30 oclock p.m. 13. ORDINANCES B. Public Hearings. 1. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF DERIDDER TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DERIDDER, LOUISIANA, AND LITERACY COUNCIL OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA, INC., FOR THE USE OF ROOM 28 AT THE FIRST STREET SCHOOL FOR THE PROVISION OF LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDIANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The title of the Ordinance was read by Mr. Williams. Acting President Wayne Godfrey opened the public hearing and there were no public comments. Councilmember Labue made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilmember Woods offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: YEAS: Councilmember Monte Woods; Councilmember Billy Spikes; Councilmember Wayne Godfrey, Sr.; Councilmember John Marcello; Councilmember Keith Hooper, and Councilmember Vincent Labue. NAYS: None. ABSENT: President Randy Larken. ABSTAIN: None. The motion having been majority approved, the Ordinance was adopted as Ordinance No. O-2026-57; Charter Series, as follows: ORDINANCE NO. O-2026-57 CHARTER SERIES AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF DERIDDER TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DERIDDER, LOUISIANA, AND LITERACY COUNCIL OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA, INC., FOR THE USE OF ROOM 28 AT THE FIRST STREET SCHOOL FOR THE PROVISION OF LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDIANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. WHEREAS, the City of DeRidder (City), is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana; and WHEREAS, Literacy Council of Southwest Louisiana, Inc. (Literacy Council) is a nonprofit organization that provides literacy, educational, and related services designed to improve educational skills, literacy, workforce readiness, and opportunities for individuals within the communities it serves; and WHEREAS, the City owns certain immovable property situated within the City of DeRidder, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, commonly known as the First Street School; and WHEREAS, Literacy Council desires to utilize Room 28 of the First Street School as an office and classroom for the provision of literacy, educational, and related services to residents of the City of DeRidder and surrounding community; WHEREAS, the City recognizes that improving literacy and providing educational opportunities and resources to residents promotes education, economic opportunity, workforce readiness, and general welfare of the community and constitutes a legitimate public purpose; and WHEREAS, the City Council declares that it is in the best interest of the City to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Literacy Council so as to lease office and classroom space in the First Street School. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City of DeRidder, Louisiana, through its Mayor, be and the same is hereby, authorized to enter into the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, as seen in Exhibit A hereto, with the Literacy Council Southwest Louisiana, Inc. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, be and the same are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND ADOPTED on this 26th day of October 2026 by the City Council of the City of DeRidder in Regular Session duly convened in Council Chambers at DeRidder, Louisiana. ATTEST: ASHLEY NUSS CLERK OF THE COUNCIL WAYNE GODFREY VICE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL 2. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DERIDDER, LOUISIANA, THROUGH ITS MAYOR, TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DANCE STOP CENTRE, LLC.; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The title of the Ordinance was read by Mr. Williams. Acting President Wayne Godfrey opened the public hearing and there were no public comments. Councilmember Marcello made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilmember Labue offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: YEAS: Councilmember Monte Woods; Councilmember Billy Spikes; Councilmember Wayne Godfrey, Sr.; Councilmember John Marcello; Councilmember Keith Hooper, and Councilmember Vincent Labue. NAYS: None. ABSENT: President Randy Larken. ABSTAIN: None. The motion having been majority approved, the Ordinance was adopted as Ordinance No. O-2026-58; Charter Series, as follows: ORDINANCE NO. O-2026-58 CHARTER SERIES AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DERIDDER, LOUISIANA, THROUGH ITS MAYOR, TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DANCE STOP CENTRE, LLC.; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. WHEREAS, the City of DeRidder (City) has the right to lease, as Lessor, certain portions of that immovable property commonly referred to as the Dance Stop Building, located at 101 South Washington within the City; and WHEREAS, Dance Stop Centre, L.L.C desires to lease the Dance Stop Building pursuant to the terms, provisions, conditions and limitations, and for the consideration, all as set forth in that certain Lease Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City of DeRidder, Louisiana, through its Mayor, be and the same is hereby, authorized to enter into the Lease Agreement, as seen in Exhibit A hereto, with Dance Stop Centre, L.L.C. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, be and the same are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND ADOPTED on this 26th day of October 2026 by the City Council of the City of DeRidder in Regular Session duly convened in Council Chambers at DeRidder, Louisiana. ATTEST: ASHLEY NUSS CLERK OF THE COUNCIL WAYNE GODFREY VICE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL 3. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DERIDDER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ROZIER, MCKAY, AND WILLIS CPA FIRM, TO AUDIT THE CITY OF DERIDDERS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 AND FOR THE YEAR THEN ENDED, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The title of the Ordinance was read by Mr. Williams. Acting President Wayne Godfrey opened the public hearing and there were no public comments. Councilmember Spikes made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilmember Woods offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: YEAS: Councilmember Monte Woods; Councilmember Billy Spikes; Councilmember Wayne Godfrey, Sr.; Councilmember John Marcello; Councilmember Keith Hooper, and Councilmember Vincent Labue. NAYS: None. ABSENT: President Randy Larken. ABSTAIN: None. The motion having been unanimously approved, the Ordinance was adopted as Ordinance No. O-2026-59; Charter Series, as follows: ORDINANCE NO. O-2026-59 CHARTER SERIES AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DERIDDER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ROZIER, MCKAY, AND WILLIS CPA FIRM, TO AUDIT THE CITY OF DERIDDERS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 AND FOR THE YEAR THEN ENDED, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. WHEREAS, the City of DeRidder (City), is required by law to have an audit performed on its financial statements as of September 30, 2026 and for the year then ended; and WHEREAS, the said audit must encompass the purpose and matters set forth in the letters of Rozier, McKay, and Willis CPA Firm, copies of which are attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit A, which is acceptable to the city of DeRidder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City of DeRidder be, and it is hereby authorized, through its Mayor, to enter into a contract with Rozier, Mckay, and Willis CPA Firm, for the performance of the audit of the Citys financial statements as of September 30, 2026 and for the year ended, all as set forth and under the terms and conditions and for the consideration shown on Exhibit A. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, be and the same are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND ADOPTED on this 26th day of October 2026 by the City Council of the City of DeRidder in Regular Session duly convened in Council Chambers at DeRidder, Louisiana. ATTEST: ASHLEY NUSS CLERK OF THE COUNCIL WAYNE GODFREY VICE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL 4. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CITY OF DERIDDER, LOUISIANA THROUGH ITS MAYOR, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HUMANA GROUP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2027 FOR THE PROVISION OF HEALTH INSURANCE FOR ACTIVE OR RETIRED CITY OF DERIDDER EMPLOYEES OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THE PREMIUM IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The title of the Ordinance was read by Mr. Williams. Acting President Wayne Godfrey opened the public hearing and there were no public comments. Councilmember Hooper made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilmember Woods offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: YEAS: Councilmember Monte Woods; Councilmember Billy Spikes; Councilmember Wayne Godfrey, Sr.; Councilmember John Marcello; Councilmember Keith Hooper, and Councilmember Vincent Labue. NAYS: None. ABSENT: President Randy Larken. ABSTAIN: None. The motion having been majority approved, the Ordinance was adopted as Ordinance No. O-2026-60; Charter Series, as follows: ORDINANCE NO. O-2026-60 CHARTER SERIES AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CITY OF DERIDDER, LOUISIANA THROUGH ITS MAYOR, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HUMANA GROUP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2027 FOR THE PROVISION OF HEALTH INSURANCE FOR ACTIVE OR RETIRED CITY OF DERIDDER EMPLOYEES OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THE PREMIUM IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. WHEREAS, City of DeRidder, Louisiana (City) is currently, and has for some time been, providing health insurance for active or retired City employees over the age of sixty-five which will terminate on December 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, City desires to enter into a contract with Humana Group Medicare Advantage effective January 1, 2027, for the provision of health insurance for active or retired City employees over the age of sixty-five as set forth in the attached contract which is attached hereto and made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit A: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that City be, and it is hereby authorized, through its Mayor, to enter into a contract with Humana Group Medicare Advantage for the provision of health insurance for active or retired City employees over the age of sixty-five from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, all as set forth and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the aforementioned Exhibit A hereto. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby, repealed. THUS DONE AND ADOPTED on this 26th day of October 2026 by the City Council of the City of DeRidder, Louisiana sitting in Regular Session duly convened in Council Chambers in DeRidder, Louisiana. ATTEST: ASHLEY NUSS CLERK OF THE COUNCIL WAYNE GODFREY VICE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL 5. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DERIDDER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, FOR THE RECEIPT AND ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LGAP) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF NINETEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHT AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($19,608.00) AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The title of the Ordinance was read by Mr. Williams. Acting President Wayne Godfrey opened the public hearing and there were no public comments. Councilmember Hooper made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilmember Marcello offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: YEAS: Councilmember Monte Woods; Councilmember Billy Spikes; Councilmember Wayne Godfrey, Sr.; Councilmember John Marcello; Councilmember Keith Hooper, and Councilmember Vincent Labue. NAYS: None. ABSENT: President Randy Larken. ABSTAIN: None. The motion having been unanimously approved, the Ordinance was adopted as Ordinance No. O-2026-61; Charter Series, as follows: ORDINANCE NO. O-2026-61 CHARTER SERIES AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DERIDDER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, FOR THE RECEIPT AND ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LGAP) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF NINETEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHT AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($19,608.00) AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. WHEREAS, the City of DeRidder (City) is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana and is authorized to enter into agreements necessary to provide for the health, safety, welfare, and public purposes of its citizens; and WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana, through the Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, administers the Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP), which provides financial assistance to eligible local governmental entities for approved public projects and activities; and WHEREAS, the City has been awarded funding through the FY 20252026 Local Government Assistance Program in the amount of Nineteen Thousand Six Hundred Eight and No/100 Dollars ($19,608.00), identified as LGAP File No. 2126-BGD-0101; and WHEREAS, the source of funding for the award is FY 20252026 State Appropriated Funds; and WHEREAS, the Division of Administration has presented the City with a contract setting forth the terms and conditions governing the Citys receipt, expenditure, administration, reporting, and accounting of said LGAP funds; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that accepting the LGAP award and entering into the contract with the Division of Administration serves a legitimate public purpose and is in the best interest of the City of DeRidder and its citizens; and WHEREAS, the City desires to authorize Mayor Michael D. Harris, to execute the LGAP contract and any documents reasonably necessary to administer and complete the approved project as set forth in the attached contract which is attached hereto and made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit A:. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that City be, and it is hereby authorized, through its Mayor, to enter into a contract with LGAP to accept funding through the FY 20252026 Local Government Assistance Program in the amount of Nineteen Thousand Six Hundred Eight and No/100 Dollars ($19,608.00), identified as LGAP File No. 2126-BGD-0101, all as set forth and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the aforementioned Exhibit A hereto. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby, repealed. THUS DONE AND ADOPTED on this 26th day of October 2026 by the City Council of the City of DeRidder, Louisiana sitting in Regular Session duly convened in Council Chambers in DeRidder, Louisiana. ATTEST: ASHLEY NUSS CLERK OF THE COUNCIL WAYNE GODFREY VICE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL 6. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE TO BRANDON ROUSH TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT THAT WILL SELL ALCOHOL TO BE BUILT ON PROPERTY INDENTIFIED BY BEAUREGARD PARISH TAX ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 0337042050 AND BEAUREGARD PARISH TAX ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 0337347502A, WHICH IS LESS THAN 300 FEET FROM THE PROPERTY LINE OF FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF DERIDDERS ACTIVITIES BUILDING ON 120 MAHLON STREET IN DERIDDER, LOUISIANA; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The title of the Ordinance was read by Mr. Williams. Acting President Wayne Godfrey opened the public hearing and there were no public comments. Councilmember Marcello questioned Mr. Roush about the number of employees. Mr. Roush said he hopes to employ 30-40 staff. Councilmember Hooper questioned whether Mr. Roush had blueprints. Mr. Roush explained he will establish those once he knows the outcome of tonights vote but presented pictures with the projected design. Councilmember Labue noted his concern with keeping the integrity of the aesthetics in downtown, and commended Mr. Roush on his expected design. Councilmember Hooper made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilmember Marcello offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: YEAS: Councilmember Billy Spikes; Councilmember Wayne Godfrey, Sr.; Councilmember John Marcello; Councilmember Keith Hooper, and Councilmember Vincent Labue. NAYS: Councilmember Monte Woods ABSENT: President Randy Larken. ABSTAIN: None. The motion having been unanimously approved, the Ordinance was adopted as Ordinance No. O-2026-61; Charter Series, as follows: ORDINANCE NO. O-2026-62 CHARTER SERIES AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE TO BRANDON ROUSH TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT THAT WILL SELL ALCOHOL TO BE BUILT ON PROPERTY INDENTIFIED BY BEAUREGARD PARISH TAX ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 0337042050 AND BEAUREGARD PARISH TAX ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 0337347502A, WHICH IS LESS THAN 300 FEET FROM THE PROPERTY LINE OF FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF DERIDDERS ACTIVITIES BUILDING ON 120 MAHLON STREET IN DERIDDER, LOUISIANA; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. WHEREAS, the regulations of alcoholic beverages within the City of DeRidder, Louisiana (City) is provided for in Chapter 2.4-Alcoholic Beverages in the Code of Ordinances of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council and the Mayor recognize a need to protect and enhance the economic value of City property and encourage investment in property located within the City limits of City; and WHEREAS, Applicant is seeking a variance of Chapter 2.4-Alcohol Beverages, of Citys Code of Ordinances so as to allow a restaurant that sells alcohol on its property identified by Beauregard Parish Tax Assessor Parcel No. 0337042025 and Beauregard Tax Assessor Parcel No. 0337347502A, which is less than 300 feet from the property line of First United Pentecostal Church of DeRidders Activities Building located at 120 Mahlon Street in DeRidder, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, the Variance Application of Applicant was forwarded to the City of DeRidder Planning and Zoning Commission from its regular meeting held on Monday September 21, 2026 for final action with a favorable recommendation of approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of the City of DeRidder does hereby grant the request of Applicant, Brandon Roush, authorizing a variance of Chapter 2.4-Alcoholic Beverages so as to allow a restaurant to sell alcohol on its property identified by Beauregard Parish Tax Assessor Parcel No. 0337042025 and Beauregard Parish Tax Assessor Parcel No. 0337347502A, which is less than 300 feet from the property line of First United Pentecostal Church of DeRidders Activities Building located at 120 Mahlon Street in DeRidder, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, be and the same are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND ADOPTED on this 26th day of October, 2026 by the City Council of the City of DeRidder in Regular Session duly convened in Council Chambers at DeRidder, Louisiana. ATTEST: ASHLEY NUSS CLERK OF THE COUNCIL WAYNE GODFREY VICE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL 14. Reports: Mayor Harris mentioned again about the upcoming roof grant that should be available in 2027 and his desire to be able to educate those who are eligible and his commitment to help those to fill out necessary documentation. Mayor Harris also spoke on blighted properties and those that would like or need information about demolition to contact Public Works. He commented on the feasibility study in Green Acres and its estimated cost he just received back. Completing the feasibility study will allow the City to be able to move forward with the next steps to work towards the water issues and other items in Green Acres. Chief Micah Richard commended their two employees that just graduated. Chief Davidson presented the Life Saving Award to Sgt. Creech for his live saving measures on August 19, 2026. Mr. Thurman Buckley wanted to acknowledge his recent meeting with Ms. Bissell. He wanted to thank his employees with animal control and Ms. Amy Delia for their dedication and involvement to better the fostering and care of the animals. Councilman Hooper thanked everyone for wearing pink and recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness. He also wanted to note the upcoming Quick 330 event on November 7th, and he is hoping to for a wonderful turnout to raise funds for charity. He questioned the road work on Pine Street and Mr. Lonniel stated it was the DOTD doing the work. Councilmember Woods requested that traffic slow near Rock Street and welcomed everyone to the upcoming Christmas event, It is Well on December 8, 2026. There being no further business of the council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:09 P.M. Oct 30 1t 2142867 Notice Cost- $682.44

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BEAUREGARD PARISH SCHOOL BOARD 202 West Third Street DeRidder, LA 70634 SOUTH BEAUREGARD HIGH SCHOOL OXIDATION POND CLOSURE General Notice Beauregard Parish School Board (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: South Beauregard High School Oxidation Pond Closure 26062 Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the school board office located at 202 West Third Street, DeRidder, LA, until December 03, 2026 at 11:00am local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: Decanting the waste water, stabilizing the sewage sludge, and regrading the site to match the pre-existing topography. Bids are requested for the following Contract: South Beauregard High School Oxidation Pond Closure. The Project has an expected duration of 365 days. Obtaining the Bidding Documents Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: www.https://www.centralbid ding.com/ Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Wynn L. White Consulting Engineers, Inc. 17485 Opportunity Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70817 EJCDC C-111, Advertisement for Bids for Construction Contract. Copyright 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved. Modified to include RD edits from RUS Bulletin 1780-26 (6/16/2020). Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying a deposit of $100 for each set. Bidders who return full sets of the Bidding Documents in good condition within 10 days after receipt of Bids will receive a full refund. Non-Bidders, and Bidders who obtain more than one set of the Bidding Documents, will receive a refund of $50 for documents returned in good condition within the time limit indicated above. Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to Wynn L. White Consulting Engineers, Inc. Bidding Documents may be purchased from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Cost does not include shipping charges. Upon Issuing Offices receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents or electronic documents on compact disk will be sent via the prospective Bidders delivery service. The shipping charge amount will depend on the shipping method chosen. Bidding Documents are available for purchase in the following formats: Format Cost Bidding Documents (including Full-Size Drawings) $100 Bidding Documents (including Half-Size Drawings) $100 Compact Disc containing Bidding Documents in portable document format (PDF) $100 Electronic download of Bidding Documents from: Kelli Stanard @ kstanard@beau.k12.la.us $0 Pre-bid Conference A mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on November 17 at 10:00am at South Beauregard High School, 151 Longville Church Road, Longville, LA 70652. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference. Instructions to Bidders. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: Beauregard Parish School Board By: Larry Hollie Title: Superintendent Date: October 30, 2026 EJCDC C-111, Advertisement for Bids for Construction Oct 30, Nov 6, 13 3t 2142724 Notice Cost- $416.22

PUBLIC NOTICE - NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in compliance with the provisions of Section 2-16 of the Charter of the City of DeRidder, that at the meeting of the City Council of the City of DeRidder, Louisiana, on Monday, October 26, 2026, the following entitled ordinance was introduced, read in full, and laid over for publication by title, all in accordance with the Charter of the City of DeRidder, Louisiana, to-wit: 1. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DERIDDER, LOUISIANA, TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SKY ELEMENTS, LLC, FOR THE PROVISION OF A 300 DRONE AERIAL LIGHT DISPLAY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITYS NOVEMBER 28, 2026, CHRISTMAS EVENT; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. That said Ordinance, complete in the form in which to be finally adopted, is on file with the Clerk of the Council for public inspection and that said Ordinance is to be taken up for final adoption, after a PUBLIC HEARING is held by the City Council on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2026 IN REGULAR SESSION AT 5:30 OCLOCK P.M. in DeRidder, Louisiana. ATTEST: Ashley Nuss Clerk of the Council Oct 30 1t 2142662 Notice Cost- $49.02