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Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(C) ofthe Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a publichearing of the East Union Hospital Service District will be heldat its regular meeting place at Union General Hospital,Conference Room, 901 James Avenue, located in Farmerville,Louisiana, 71241, on August 22, 2016, at 6:00 pm, to consid-er levying additional or increased millage rates without furthervoter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates afterreassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed theprior year's maximum. The estimated amount of tax revenuesto be collected in the next year from the increased millage is$741,733.41, and the amount of increase in taxes attributableto the millage increase is $18,547.37.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(C) of the LouisianaConstitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the Union ParishSchool Board will be held at its regular meeting place at the Union ParishSchool Board Central Office, located at 1206 Marion Highway Farmerville ,LA on August 15, 2016 at 6:00 pm. to consider levying additional orincreased millage rates without further voter approval or adopting theadjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not toexceed the prior year’s maximum. The estimated amount of tax revenues tobe collected in the next year from the increased millage is SCHOOL DIS-TRICT NO 1 CONSOLIDATED 2.980 MILLS: $468,412.39, SCHOOL DISTRICTNO 1 CONSOLIDATED 15.00 MILLS: $2,357,780.49, SCHOOL DISTRICT REG-ULAR 3.550 MILLS: $558,008.05 and SCHOOLS PARISHWIDE 1.640 MILLS:$257,784.00, and the amount of increase in taxes attributable to the millageincrease is SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 1 CONSOLIDATED 2.980 MILLS:$8,234.37, SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 1 CONSOLIDATED 15.00 MILLS:$41,473.67, SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR 3.550 MILLS: $9,811.67 andSCHOOLS PARISHWIDE 1.640 MILLS: $4,534.71

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(C)of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that apublic hearing of Town of Marion will be held at itsregular meeting place at the Marion Fire Station located at111 Gayle Street, Marion, LA on September 6, 2016 at7:00 PM. to consider levying additional or increased millagerates without further voter approval or adopting the adjust-ed millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward torates not to exceed the prior year's maximum. The estimat-ed amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next yearfrom the increased millage is $ $43,954.68 , and the amountof increase in taxes attributable to the millage increase is$1,421.50.

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Hambone’s acrylic paintings arebright and colorful and depictvarious cultures of AfricanAmerican, Cajun, White andvery often, New Orleansinspired Jazz. His facelesscharacters allows those whoview his work, to put the facesof people they can relate to,onto the characters on the can-vas.

Shortly afterHambone began painting, hiswife entered one of his earliestcompletions into an art com-petion in New York. He was intotal disbelief when the callcame telling him he had won“Best of Show” at theManhattan International ArtCompetition. He has since heldsuccessful art shows across thecountry and has now addedsculpting to his list of talents.His paintings and sculpturescan be found in private collec-tions worldwide. He also has acook book called “HamboneFolk Art & Recipes”.

In his earliest paint-ings, one of his trademarks wasa small Bluejay that would bediscreetly placed somewhere inthe painting. He later added asmall, black cat that he callsE.J. This curious little feline con-tinues to be the distinguishingtrademark of HAMBONE ART.

A few years back,Hambone’s life made a drasticturn when he was struck by acrippling attack of arthritis. Thedisease soon ate away at hiship joints, forcing him into awheelchair. Unable to work, hewent to several doctors seekinganswers that would allow him toliterally get back on his feet. HisShreveport doctors had fullcase loads and he was put onwaiting lists. Hambone askedhis doctor to please help himfind a doctor, somewhere, any-where, that could do a hipreplacement. “My doctor calledme and said he had located adoctor in North CentralLouisiana that had agreed totake my case,” Hamboneexplained. That doctor was aRuston orthopedic surgeon, Dr.Richard Ballard.

“We hit it off at thevery first meeting,” saidHambone who had to be helpedout of his wheelchair in the doc-tor’s office on that first visit. “Wehad very simular personalities,were about the same height andweight, we just got along great!”

Within a very shorttime the first very successfulsurgery was performed. After ahealing period of approximatelythree months, the second sur-gery was scheduled and thesecond hip was replaced. WhenHambone returned for his fol-low-up visit, Dr. Ballard askedhis patient about his futureplans. Upon learning thatHambone was a Pit Master,Ballard told him about his build-ing that he had available inBernice. Plans began to bemade and it wasn’t long beforea large pit was placed on thefront lot of Dr. Ballard’s building,located on the north end ofBernice. Dr. B’s Pit BBQ, afterwaiting for final approval fromthe state and local officials, wasup and going. One half of thebuilding presently serves asHambone’s art gallery, where,when not standing over the out-side pit or waiting on customers,he can be found sitting at hiscanvas or preparing a sculp-ture.

Hambone is in theprocess of trying to purchase ahome and acreage in Bernice.He presently makes that longdrive to and from Shreveporteach day. His wife Colette ispresently living in Chandler, AZwhere she practices as a ReikMaster. Reiki is a Japanesetechnique used for relaxationand the reduction of stress. It isalso well-known and used topromote healing within thebody.

Colette and her hus-band have horses and look for-ward to having a place so theycan transport them here.

“I hope to build mybusiness here and be a part ofthis community,” said Hamboneas he flashed a big smile. Heinvites everyone to come byand try his food and visit hisgallery.

Grilling and Painting

Hambone with his first painting done in 2000. Hehas never had to start over or discard a painting.Each painting is unique and portrays memoriesfrom his nostalgic past. photo by Jessie Boyett

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A local television station, KARD 14 invited the little“Facebook Chef” to come to the station for an inter-view. The producers were very impressed by Olivia’sbubbly personality and decided to record a segment fortheir Outdoor Living segment. Olivia was joined in thekitchen by KARD TV personality, Ashley Dowdy, wholooked on as Olivia demonstrated how to make one ofher favorite dishes, Easy Cheesy Lasagna.

KARD was immensely impressed by Olivia’sself confidence and impeccable presentation. Theybegan to look for a sponsor so they could run a weeklyLouisiana Living segment featuring their newly discov-ered, amazing young cook. Mac’s Fresh Market agreedto sponsor the segment, and now KARD 14 will be run-ning promos announcing Olivia’s first show that will betelevised at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13. Oliviawill pre-record the first show, to allow she and her fam-ily to take their already planned vacation. Mac’s FreshMarket will provide the ingredients for each one ofOlivia’s recipes. Olivia’s segment will air live eachWednesday at 4:00 and KARD will tag Olivia’sD’Arbonne Cooking Show facebook page so othersmay view the show.

The little cooking star is a huge fan of RachaelRay, and hopes to some day meet her idol and evenappear on her show. I would not be surprised to see thisdream realized. After all, we are talking about OliviaRoberson.

Martha Kelley (left) celebrated a wonderful 80thbirthday with family members Tammy Overstreetand Sue Kelley. Happy Birthday and many more.

SpecialCelebration

What’sHappening atYour Library?

Join us on Wednesday,July 20 from 2-4 pm as wesend our well wishes toThalia Williams after 331/3 years she has retiiredwith the Union ParishLibrary. Wear LSU orSaint's colors--this won'tbe your average retire-ment party!

Join us on Wednesdays atthe Lake D'Arbonne StatePark in June-July at 10:00for a nature storytime pro-gram presented by theUnion Parish Library.

Two movie showings eachweek in July. Mondays at2:00; Fridays at 10:00.Hope to see you there!

The Union Parish Libraryis offering FITNESS FRI-DAYS each Friday at12:00 (June-July) in ourmeeting room for adults!We will be starting withsome basic fitness rou-tines, but will eventuallywork toward a walk-to onemile run program! Comejoin us!

The Union Parish SummerReading TEEN Programswill be held EVERYTHURSDAY!

~*TWEENS (11+) EveryThursday @ 10am-12pmJuly 7: Light CameraAction! July 14: Shakesplosion(Strauss Youth Academy)*GIRLS ONLY! (13+)Thursday's @ 6pm-8pm*~July 22: Friday Sleepover

@ Library: Duct TapeFashion Show and muchmore!!!!

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