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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-73642211370593034662016-11-04T15:37:00.000-05:002016-11-04T15:37:14.936-05:00 Louisiana Judicial Campaign Oversight Committee Says Judge Caraway Attack Is FALSE<div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Louisiana Judicial Campaign Oversight Committee issued a public statement today saying the negative attacks being run on social media by Judge Jay Caraway's campaign are false.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"The complaint concerns a statement posted to Judge Caraway's campaign committee Facebook page, "Jeff Cox Record," which says, 'Jeff Cox spent $33,500 to help elect Hillary Clinton.'... The Committee believes the statement at issue is false and in violation of Canon 7A(9)."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Judge Caraway violated Canon 7A(9) of the Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, which provides that a judge or judicial candidate shall not "knowingly make, or cause to be made, a false statement concerning the identity, qualifications, present position, or other fact concerning the candidate or opponent,"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Judge Cox has run a positive campaign, with the endorsement of law enforcement and hard working, honest people from throughout North Louisiana. Meanwhile, his opponent has been caught playing dirty politics. The committee found Judge Caraway's ad linking Judge Cox to Hillary Clinton as being "false." The truth is, judges cannot endorse or help any candidate and Judge Caraway knew this, but he chose to lie about it anyway. We are still waiting on one ad as to why Judge Caraway should keep his job as Judge. One ad- and I'm betting you won't see one before <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2098525612" tabindex="0">Tuesday</span>. Shame on Judge Caraway. He should know dirty politicians don't win," said H. Lyn Lawrence, Jr., a member of Judge Cox's Campaign Committee.<br /><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About Judge Jeff Cox</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Judge Jeff Cox currently serves the 26th Judicial District Judge and has run a campaign based on five core principals:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Faith, family and service</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fair, honest and respectful treatment for everyone</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Protect the U.S. Constitution and our 2nd Amendment right</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Strictly interpret the law instead of legislating from the bench</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">No special treatment for any special interest</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Judge Cox has been re-elected twice, without opposition, as the District Judge for Bossier and Webster Parishes in Division C. These two parishes comprise a majority of the votes in the Second Circuit. The other seven parishes include: Bienville, Caldwell, Claiborne, Jackson, Lincoln, Union and Winn. He and wife, Susan, are the parents of two children, live in Bossier and attend First Baptist of Bossier.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Baton Rouge, LA – The Republican Party of Louisiana announced <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">today</a> that it is endorsing Judge Jeff Cox in the race for 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Judge Jeff Cox is a lifelong Republican and in his 12 years on the bench, he has shown integrity and fairness to everyone who has come before his court. He will work diligently with law enforcement to protect communities throughout North Louisiana and will impartially apply the law, without legislating from the bench. He is an honest and reputable public servant and we are confident he will be a tremendous addition to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal,” said Anne Price, Deputy Director of the Republican Party of Louisiana. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Judge Jeff Cox currently serves the 26th Judicial District Judge and has run a campaign based on five core principals:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Faith, family and service</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fair, honest and respectful treatment for everyone</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Protect the U.S. Constitution and our 2nd Amendment right</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Strictly interpret the law instead of legislating from the bench</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Judge Cox has been re-elected twice, without opposition, as the District Judge for Bossier and Webster Parishes in Division C. These two parishes comprise a majority of the votes in the Second Circuit. The other seven parishes include: Bienville, Caldwell, Claiborne, Jackson, Lincoln, Union and Winn. He and wife, Susan, are the parents of two children, live in Bossier and attend First Baptist of Bossier</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-51755128141587667282016-08-11T08:50:00.000-05:002016-08-11T08:50:03.733-05:00Honor Trey HutchisonAugust 11, 2004 is a date that is etched in the annals of Bossier City history, and not for a good reason. On this date, BCPD Officer Trey Hutchison was murdered as he walked up to a house on a domestic call. It left a permanent scar on his family, his brothers in the department, and on the city.<div>
I have a lot of memories that center around Highway 80 and East Texas Street, beginning with weekends in High School cruising through the KoKoMo on Saturday nights, </div>
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The most lasting memory, and certainly the saddest, was standing on the street in front of the mall and watching the funeral procession of Trey Hutchison leave First Baptist Church and proceed to Hillcrest. I was only one of thousands who watched every officer of BCPD in their police cars as they followed their fallen brother to his final resting place.</div>
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A bridge in Bossier Parish is being named in honor of SPD Officer Thomas LaValley, a very fitting tribute. </div>
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Why can't the same be done for one of Bossier's own?</div>
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Why can't East Texas Street from Benton Road to Hillcrest be renamed the Trey Hutchison Memorial Highway? That's just one idea, there are many possibilities. </div>
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Politicians, make it happen.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #242424;">In 35 years as a lawyer,
including 20 years also being a judge, the Republican resident of Bossier City has
seen more than 6,000 legal disputes, with approximately 2,500 being appeals of
criminal and civil judgments. He was also selected by the state Supreme Court
to sit on the Judiciary Commission, and was invited by the Louisiana State
University Law School to be an adjunct professor. </span></span></div>
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appellate court experience as a distinguishing qualification in this election. "I
dealt with major appellate cases as a lawyer, and argued before the appellate
courts of this state and the U.S. 5th Circuit," he said. "That
cumulative experience prepares me for the next set of facts, for the next
dispute that I will see as a judge; and working with other judges, we can reach
the proper resolution under our law."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #242424;"> </span><span style="color: #242424;">Judge Caraway credits his
roots in the North-Central Parishes of Louisiana as the life experience that
prepared him for his public service as judge.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #242424;"> </span><span style="color: #242424;">This November 8 election covers
the parishes of </span><span style="color: #16191f;">Bossier, Webster,
Claiborne, Union, Lincoln, Caldwell, Bienville, Jackson and Winn.</span></span></div>
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Caraway visit </span><a href="http://www.judgejaycaraway.com/">judgejaycaraway.com</a><span style="color: #16191f;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Judge Jeff Cox qualified today as a candidate for the Second Circuit Court of Appeal. Judge Cox has been re-elected twice without opposition as a District Judge in Bossier and Webster Parishes. These two parishes comprise a majority of the votes in the Second Circuit race. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The other seven parishes include: Bienville, Caldwell, Claiborne, Jackson, Lincoln, Union, and Winn. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A Republican with broad support from the law enforcement community, Judge Cox understands the concerns expressed by law enforcement and the broader community about criminals being released from jail and felony sentences being reversed. “I am honored to have such strong support of people from every walk of life—especially our law enforcement officers,” Cox said. Judge Cox is the only candidate in the race with courtroom experience as a prosecutor and trial judge. He favors strict interpretation of the Constitution and is opposed to legislating from the bench. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Judge Cox continues to be a strong advocate for the elderly, and he supports Second Amendment rights. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Judge Cox, a native of Webster Parish, resides in Bossier City with his wife, Susan, and their children: Gabrielle and Stephen, who are students at Louisiana Tech University. Judge Cox serves as deacon and teacher at First Baptist Church Bossier and is a member of a number of civic and wildlife organizations. </span></div>
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I put this on Facebook this morning and a few people seemed to like it, so I feel compelled to share it on this forum. I know you all love it when I share my wisdom.<br /><b> Biscuits</b> were created to be complemented with butter. Some people brush the top with butter, in fact, I have done that myself. That is not a ‘buttered biscuit’. A buttered biscuit is a biscuit that has been split open and has a big hunk of butter put in the center. It’s allowed to melt and run down the sides (and down your chin in the process). THAT is a buttered biscuit.<br /><b> Eggs</b> are compos<span class="text_exposed_show">ed of two parts, the yolk and the white. The white is all protein and the yolk is fat. The yolk is the good part. They are meant to be eaten together, that’s why God made them the way they are. I like eggs in any form, and I usually eat them scrambled. They were orginially intended, however, to be fried in bacon grease.<br /><b> Sausage</b> - As long as the label says ‘pork sausage’ you’re good to go. (At this point I'll embellish a bit, because it was pointed out in the original post that I left off Biscuits smothered in sausage gravy. By all means - smother them. Do not use packaged gravy mix! Cook your sausage down, sprinkle a little flour on it, let it cook for about a minute then hit it with milk.)<br /><b> Bacon</b> is cured pork belly. Simple test – if it’s not pork, it’s not bacon. Of course, the pork belly can be cooked in other ways, braised with a nice glaze for instance. Let me see you eat a nice glazed ‘turkey belly’ and maybe you can make a believer out of me.<br /><b> Grits</b>, yes grits. This is the south, not freaking Idaho. We eat grits down here. Grits, when they were created by the Lord, were intended to be eaten with salt and butter. Personally, I also prefer lots of black pepper. I have heard of people putting sugar on grits; they are obviously confusing them with cream of wheat, and they probably are Yankees.<br /> If you enjoyed a breakfast of ‘turkey bacon’ and an ‘egg white omelet’, more power to you. Now get in your Prius and head on over to the Hillary rally. </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-3481264264829801222016-06-10T19:09:00.001-05:002016-06-10T19:09:21.492-05:00Wally World or No?<p dir="ltr">By John E Settle Jr. <br>
The Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) meeting on Monday (June 13) has 8 agenda items dealing with the proposed new north Bossier Wal-Mart. This hearing will probably be standing room only,—and the votes by the MPC will then head to the Bossier City Council. This proposed development has created the largest citizen outcry in this decade by a city known to be very very business friendly,—so much that private citizens believe that their interests are frequently ignored.<br>
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The Oden family owns a substantial tract that fronts on Airline and Wemple road that they hope to develop much like the Target/Sams commercial area just north of I-220 and Airline. The first effort is the proposed transaction with the Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust (WMREB) and the MPC applications have created a storm of opposition that Wal-Marts have experienced in other locations throughout the nation. Specifically the WMREB has the following items up for vote on Monday: to change zoning classification from residential agriculture to B-3 General Business for a Walmart Supercenter and Fueling Station, for preliminary plat approval for the Wal-Mart Wemple Commercial Development Subdivision, an application for an exterior lighting review of the proposed Walmart Supercenter, an application for a Conditional Use Approval for 24 hour operation of the proposed Walmart Supercenter,  an application for Conditional Use Approval for the sale of high and low content alcohol for off premise consumption at the proposed Walmart Supercenter, a Conditional Use Approval for the sale of low content alcohol for off premise consumption at the proposed Walmart Fuel Station, a landscape review for the proposed Walmart Supercenter as well as a landscape review of the proposed Walmart Fuel Station.<br>
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The new store would be located approximately 3 miles north of the existing Walmart Supercenter on Airline, which naturally has lead to many questions as to the future of the existing location if the new SuperCenter is approved. Bossier has already experienced the major closing of commercial center on Benton Road near the overpass when the Kroger Market Place opened  and  the Kroger at that center. A Walmart spokesman declined to directly answer that closing issue, only stating that the new proposed Supercenter was a completely separate market—the growth north of I-220.<br>
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An MPC spokesman indicated that 2 major planning concerns were drainage in that area if the development is approved along with additional traffic on Airline Drive. WMREB is to present their proposals on drainage and traffic at Monday’s meeting, which should include the $64 question—who is to pay for any remedial efforts to alleviate the negative impacts of the development on both drainage and traffic. Neighborhood opposition has also focused on potential declines in values of personal homes and a possible increase in crime.</p>
<p dir="ltr">After the MPC votes, the Walmart circus will then move to the Bossier City Council for final approval. The Council recently voted to annex the 99 acres that includes the land intended for the Supercenter. This vote was taken after the Council had previously voted to de-annex this tract due to citizens. Eventually, this dispute could end up in he courts.<br>
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<p dir="ltr">John E. Settle, Jr. is a attorney in private practice in Shreveport-Bossier and owner of ArkLaTex Title Company. John is a member of the State Bars of Louisiana, Georgia and California and has been practicing law for over 40 years. John writes a weekly column for The Inquisitor and is featured in other local interest publications.<br>
	Copyright © 2016 John E. Settle, Jr., All rights reserved</p>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-35985226297525729802016-05-30T06:06:00.002-05:002016-05-30T06:06:33.910-05:00Memorial Day 2016<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On Memorial Day, we honor those who have fallen in service to our country. I have compiled a list of service men and women from Bossier Parish who have died in action, beginning with World War I. This list is as complete as I could make it; if you know of anyone who is not on the list, please let me know and I will add them. <a href="https://www.vetfriends.com/memorial/mem_alphab.cfm?War_ID=0&page_id=1&states_id=20">List</a> of everyone from Louisiana who was killed in all wars.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thomas E Doty</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Clark Strayhan</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Allie Bryant</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stephen Fullwood</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Allen Gleason</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dennis Bedelle Black</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Alton Delaney Kellogg</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wallace Lee Ogea</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Isaac David Faughn</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Charles Reuben Miller Jr</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Arnold John Rahm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dolroy Francies</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">James Walter Myles</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Herbert Walter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Milford Donovin Carter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Craig T Nelson</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bernard C Sembly</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Julia V Atkins</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Joshua C Burrows</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Michael Garcia</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Larry D Bunn</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Republished from 2015</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-76384119748802340132015-11-20T08:56:00.004-06:002015-11-20T08:56:45.203-06:00Election Day Predictions<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My record at predicting is mixed at best, but here are my predictions for tomorrow. This is based strictly on my observations, not necessarily my preferences.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Governor - John Bel Edwards</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lt. Governor - Billy Nungesser</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Attorney General - Buddy Caldwell</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">State Senate District 36 - Henry Burns</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'll post the results tomorrow night.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-11983847162678250092015-10-27T09:42:00.002-05:002015-10-27T09:42:40.121-05:00Hollenshead endorses Gatti<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Todd Hollenshead, who finished third in the State Senate District 36 primary with 26% of the vote, officially endorsed Ryan Gatti in the State Senate District 36 runoff to be held <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_211158147" tabindex="0">November 21st</span>. Gatti finished second in the October 24th primary with 34% of the vote. </span></div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Todd Hollenshead Endorsement Statement:</span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Today, I want to publicly endorse Ryan Gatti in the State Senate District 36 runoff on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_211158148" tabindex="0">November 21st</span> and I ask that you join me in supporting him to represent us all in Baton Rouge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">During this election season at public forums and events, I have gotten to know him, and like me, I feel he has Louisiana's best interests in mind. In Ryan, I see a person with the tenacity to do what is right for Northwest Louisiana. He is a Christian, a dedicated husband, and devoted father. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ryan and I both grew up working with our hands. I went to work in the oilfield to pay my way through college. He worked for his dad's salvage yard. We both learned early on the value of a strong work ethic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We need fresh ideas and someone that won't be a "yes man" to anyone but the people he represents. Career politicians helped Bobby Jindal make a mess of our state. As I have said throughout this campaign, the definition of insanity is electing the same legislators over and over again and expecting different results.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lobbyists in Baton Rouge know that certain legislators will be a good return on their investment, which is why they keep flooding campaign accounts with PAC donations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We need someone like Ryan who will make things right again and represent the people of this district, not lobbyists and out-of-state special interests. I am trusting now that Ryan will fight for our businesses and our families, make our teachers and children's education a top priority, protect our precious unborn and build a firewall around the Second Amendment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am asking that you also support him with your vote. Join me and let's all work together to make sure we elect Ryan Gatti on </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_211158149" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;" tabindex="0">November 21st</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">."</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-77966220742110551632015-10-24T21:55:00.003-05:002015-10-24T21:55:15.117-05:00Edmiston, Sessions both win in landslides<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Congratulations to Jill Sessions and Bobby Edmiston who won
their races for Clerk of Court and Tax Assessor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In other local races, Henry Burns and Ryan Gatti will face
off in the general election for State Senate in District 36. Dodie Horton
handily won her bid for Burns’ 9<sup>th</sup> Representative District seat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For Police Jury District 4, Sonny Cook is the winner. Jack “Bump”
Skaggs carried District 5 easily and Freddy Shewmake won Distric t 9.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In Statewide races, we’ll have a runoff for governor between
John Bel Edwards and David Vitter. At this point, it appears the Lt. Governor
race will be between Kip Holden and Billy Nungesser. Buddy Caldwell and Jeff
Landry will be in a runoff for Attorney General.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tom Schedler walked back into the Secretary of State’s
office, as John Kennedy did for Treasurer, Mike Strain for Commissioner of
Agriculture and Jim Donelon for Insurance Commissioner.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-64116184494130366702015-10-24T08:01:00.002-05:002015-10-24T08:01:30.614-05:00Election Day<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Finally.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tonight after the LSU game the results should be coming in and I will post them.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We will know who is in the runoff for Governor.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We will know who will serve as Clerk of Court and Assessor.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Legislative races will be settled in most cases.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Comments are open again without moderation. Please keep it decent and respectful.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-31401150937360261112015-09-24T15:43:00.000-05:002015-09-24T15:43:19.467-05:00One more shot at the race for Clerk of Court<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I pulled most of this from my first blog post about the Clerk’s
race back in April. Even after all of the back and forth in the comments, so
bad at times that I had to take down a blog post to stop it, these are still
the basic facts of the race.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Your comments are welcome, but as badly as I hate to do it, they
will be moderated and must have my approval before they go up on the blog. It’s
a shame, but I won’t allow it to turn into pandemonium in the henhouse. Please
keep your comments on point – you all know the rules. If you believe that anything I have stated is not factual, by all means call me out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Today I want to talk about the race for Bossier Parish Clerk of
Court. A lot of people are a little unclear as to the duties of the Clerk of
Court and they are manifold. This is one office that will definitely affect you
if you live in Bossier Parish. </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Do you vote? The Clerk of Court is the chief election official
for the Parish. The Clerk is responsible for making sure those precincts are
staffed and equipped, that they operate as prescribed by law for the hours
prescribed. The clerk also tallies the totals to report to the Secretary of
State.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Own property? Your deed and mortgage are recorded with the
Clerk. The office has all property records from the inception of the parish in
1843, so the Clerk is also an archivist.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Getting married? Guess who issues your marriage license.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Getting Divorced? Guess where you file that lawsuit.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Need a Protective Order to deal with an abusive household
member? You go to the Clerk of Court to get it in motion.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Criminal cases, ditto. Staffing each Civil and Criminal
Courtroom and issuing subpoenas? The Clerk’s office. </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Been
summoned to serve on a jury? That too.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the candidates are Jill Sessions, an eight year veteran of the office, and
Monica Hudson, who served in the office for about that length of time under
Wilna Mabry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In the past, this was a hand-me-down office. Since the 1930’s,
in fact, the person elected had experience in that office. </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wilna Mabry was Chief Deputy to Mrs. Broussard, who was elected
after her husband, the Clerk, passed away. By the time Miss Mabry ran for
Clerk, she had decades of experience and had served for years as Chief Deputy.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Joan Carraway succeeded Wilna Mabry. Mrs. Carraway had decades
of experience and had served for years as Chief Deputy.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cindy Johnston, our current Clerk, ditto. Decades of experience
in the office and years as Chief Deputy.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This is
where the chain ends.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The current Chief Deputy, Jill Sessions, was just appointed in
February at the time that Mrs. Johnston announced her retirement. She only has
8 years with the office, and has served in limited capacities, so it is not the
level of experience that people have expected in the past.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Monica
Hudson, who currently works for DA Schuyler Marvin as a victim’s rights
advocate, also has almost 8 years experience with the Clerk of Court’s office,
albeit in the past.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
experience that counts comes from the 35 deputy clerks who work in the office.
For the most part, they are capable and some have the decades of experience
that really does matter. These are the people who will make a new Clerk,
whomever is chosen, a success.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-66136449159341860032015-09-17T17:17:00.001-05:002015-09-17T17:21:03.434-05:00Race for State Senate 36th District<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Robert Adley is being term-limited out of the State Senate,
leaving the seat open. There are three contenders, and in my opinion all are
top quality. Burns comes closest to being an incumbent in this race with all of the blessings and burdens that go along with that. My opinion is that it won't make a difference.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Gatti is running a very aggressive campaign and seems to be very well funded. Hollenshead is also campaigning actively. Frankly, I'm undecided in this one, they all have points that I like. Click on their names to go to their websites.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.burns4lasenate.com/">Henry Burns</a> has been serving as Representative for the 9<sup>th</sup>
District and was the first to announce for the seat. Burns, a retired Army
Officer, is a f<span lang="EN" style="line-height: 115%;">ormer owner/operator of The Wooden Spoon Bakery for 22
years. He is also an independent oil & gas operator and raises
thoroughbreds.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">“My sole purpose has been to
serve you and encourage you...on the frontline everyday. We share the same
concerns of taxes, highways, ethical government, economic development, and
education.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Burns could have run for
another term in the State House, but chose to seek the Senate Seat instead.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ryangatti.com/">Ryan Gatti</a> is a Bossier City attorney who is seeking his
first political office. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">For the last 15 years,
Ryan Gatti has served Northwest Louisiana as a Bossier based attorney and small
business owner. He has helped countless families going through their toughest
times, including families dealing with situations resulting in traumatic brain
injuries. He served as President of the Bossier Bar Association and in 2013, he
was selected to receive a Crystal Gavel Award for his commendable efforts in
aiding the administration of justice by gathering and reviewing a significant
number of cases on behalf of the 26th Judicial District Court. Ryan also sat as
District 1W Judge in Shreveport from 2007-2009, presiding over Workers’
Compensation trials.</span><span style="color: #666666;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">A lifelong conservative, Ryan is the Vice President of
the Republican Party of Bossier Parish. An active member of First Baptist
Church of Bossier, he is both a deacon and teacher for kids and youth.</span><span style="color: #666666;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.todd4senate.com/">Todd Hollenshead</a> is a businessman
and farmer and like Gatti is seeking his first political office. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Hollenshead is concerned about the state’s $700 million annual
budget deficit, the rising cost of college tuition, industry leaving the state,
and the struggles facing Louisiana-based small businesses. He is pro-life,
pro-traditional marriage, and supports gun rights.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">“I
believe our state needs new direction. We need leaders who will work hard for
Louisiana and not be tied to the lobbyists and out-of-state special interests.
I will listen to the concerns of our small-business owners, working families
and the middle class and get to work for them.”</span></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uyI5xAQLr8M/Vfs5CE9nzFI/AAAAAAAAEeM/Ti1FiYYa76A/s1600/111ahollenshead.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="120" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uyI5xAQLr8M/Vfs5CE9nzFI/AAAAAAAAEeM/Ti1FiYYa76A/s200/111ahollenshead.png" width="200" /></a></div>
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">If you are a candidate for office and would like to address the voters with your platform for office, please send a few paragraphs to <a href="mailto:mybossier@gmail.com" style="color: #436590; text-decoration: none;">mybossier@gmail.com</a> and we will publish it. Attach a picture if you like and we’ll include it.</span></i></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-35262952788963423942015-09-15T12:56:00.000-05:002015-09-15T13:05:51.302-05:00To the Candidates<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This isn’t addressed to any one candidate, but to all,
especially those running for a legislative seat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dear Candidate:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Louisiana is faced with a lot of problems, and nearly all of
them are budget related. I’m glad that you are pro family values – so am I. I
value my family and want them to be good productive citizens. My family values
are based on my upbringing and from raising two children. Now I have
grandchildren and great-grandchildren and I value them very much. I didn’t get
any part of my belief in family values from a politician. You worry about the
budget and get Louisiana on a sustainable course. We’ll handle the family
values.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know politicians love the 2<sup>nd</sup> amendment to the
constitution. It’s great that you support it, but that is hardly a brave stand
in Louisiana, where everyone and their grandmothers own guns. There is
absolutely no chance that a Louisiana Legislature will pass, nor a Louisiana governor
sign, any bill that limits gun rights. In fact, quite the opposite is true. So
while we are glad that you support the 2<sup>nd</sup> amendment, don’t worry.
Spend your time worrying about the budget and how you would rectify the funding
problems that we face.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So far as loving constitutional amendments goes, some of you
don’t seem too fond of the 14<sup>th</sup> amendment. The Supreme Court
recently made a ruling using the equal protection clause of that amendment
which has stirred up a lot of controversy. Alas, neither you nor a clerk of
court from Kentucky can overrule the Supreme Court. I know that some of you
have tried to turn this into a religious freedom argument, but it simply isn’t.
If the lady in Kentucky can’t uphold her oath and do her job, she is free to
get a job where she doesn’t have to do that. And she is free to believe and
worship as she pleases; she doesn’t have the right as a public official to
impose her beliefs on others. Neither do you. Don’t waste our time with this,
concentrate on the budget.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While you are at it, how about sharing your ideas for
solving the recurring budget crisis. There aren’t any more cans to kick down
the road. The legislature has begged, borrowed and stolen from every available
fund to fill the gaps in the budget for the last several years. There are no
more left to plunder. Tell us what your ideas are to solve the problem on a
long term basis.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Leave the family values and such to us.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-25618545327914067832015-09-11T21:37:00.000-05:002015-09-11T21:37:50.960-05:00Bobby Edmiston for Tax Assessor<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E1ianulXs60/VfOPhxNQlzI/AAAAAAAAEdc/N49caxPpcBk/s1600/bobbyed.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E1ianulXs60/VfOPhxNQlzI/AAAAAAAAEdc/N49caxPpcBk/s200/bobbyed.png" width="180" /></a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">I said that I might be making an
endorsement, so consider this the first one.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Bobby Edmiston is a lifelong resident of
Bossier Parish and a graduate of Airline High School. He has a BA from
Louisiana Tech University. Bobby has been Bossier’s Tax Assessor since 1998.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">I like Bobby, he does a good job running
the Assessor’s office. He has also served his country in the National Guard for
years, and was deployed in 2010. He’s a nice guy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Let’s remove the elephant in the room
before we proceed. Bobby got a DWI ticket earlier this year. If guilty, he used
terrible judgment in driving while he was drinking. At worst, he could be
described as an occasional social drinker. The case hasn’t gone to trial yet,
and he has the capable counsel of H. Lyn Lawrence, Jr. If he is found guilty,
he will be sentenced. For a 1<sup>st</sup> DWI that would likely be a fairly
hefty fine and some probation, and he would serve it. He was not serving in an
official capacity at the time of the alleged offense.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">In summary, he has served for the last 17
years and discharged his duties well. He also discharged his duties to our
country in honorable fashion. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">He wants to keep his job. I believe that
he should. I have no reservations in urging your support of Bobby Edmiston for
another term as Bossier Parish Tax Assessor.<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<i style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">If you are a candidate for office and would like to address the voters with your platform for office, please send a few paragraphs to <a href="mailto:mybossier@gmail.com" style="color: #436590; text-decoration: none;">mybossier@gmail.com</a> and we will publish it. Attach a picture if you like and we’ll include it.</span></i></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-73945506924476200232015-09-08T18:28:00.001-05:002015-09-10T20:05:54.143-05:00Qualifying: Day One<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">UPDATE: Day 3 - Not sure if complete, will double check tomorrow. Today Charles Gray filed for Police Jury District 9, and Patsy Maggio filed for Tax Assessor.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">UPDATE: Ryan Gatti and Todd Hollenshead were the only two notices filed on Wednesday. Both are running for the Senate District 36 seat.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">The following candidates qualified at the Bossier Parish Clerk of Court's office for the October 24th primary election. I will update for the next two days. Then we'll get into discussions. Then the fun begins.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">State Senate District 36:</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;"></span><br />
<ul><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">
<li><span style="line-height: 18.2px;">Henry Burns</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: red; line-height: 18.2px;">Ryan Gatti</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: red; line-height: 18.2px;">Todd Hollenshead</span></li>
</span></ul>
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</ul>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">State Representative District 8:</span></span><br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Mike Johnson</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">State Representative District 9:</span></span><br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Dodie Horton</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Michael McHalffey</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Coroner:</span><br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">John Chandler</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Tax Assessor:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;"><ul>
<li><span style="line-height: 18.2px;">Bobby Edmiston</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: red; line-height: 18.2px;">Patsy Maggio</span></li>
</ul>
</span></div>
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<ul>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">Sheriff:</span></span><br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Julian Whittington</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">Clerk of Court:</span></span><br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Monica Hudson</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Jill Sessions</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">POLICE JURY:</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">District 1:</span></span><br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Robert Brotherton</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">District 2:</span></span><br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Glenn Benton</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">District 3:</span></span><br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Wanda Bennett</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">District 4:</span></span><br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Douglas Cook</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Johnnie Jorden</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">District 5:</span></span><br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Barry Butler</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Jack Skaggs</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">District 6:</span></span><br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Rickey Avery</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">District 7:</span></span><br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">James Cochran</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">District 8:</span></span><br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Douglas Rimmer</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">District 9: </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;"><ul>
<li><span style="line-height: 18.2px;">Fred M Shewmake Jr</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: red; line-height: 18.2px;">Charles Gray</span></li>
</ul>
</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">District 10:</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Jerome Darby</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">District 11:</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">William Hammack</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">District 12:</span></span><br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Paul Plummer</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;"><br /></span></span>
<i style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">If you are a candidate for office and would like to address the voters with your platform for office, please send a few paragraphs to <a href="mailto:mybossier@gmail.com" style="color: #436590; text-decoration: none;">mybossier@gmail.com</a> and we will publish it. Attach a picture if you like and we’ll include it.</span></i></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-38726421139202521192015-09-08T17:05:00.001-05:002015-09-08T17:05:56.087-05:00Benjamin Arnold Enters District 10 Caddo Parish Commissioners Race<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Benjamin Arnold, Shreveport
business owner, is entering the race for Caddo Parish Commission District 10.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">“My roots remain in Caddo
Parish,” stated Arnold. “The blood of the parish that shaped me runs through my
veins. It’s time we took it to heart.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Arnold is a hardworker that
has a passion for clear mindedness, strong leadership and common sense
decisions. “The leadership in our parish and district wasn’t strong and wasn’t
meeting the real needs of its community members,” stated Arnold. “I want
leadership that is reflective of its constituents.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Arnold has a plan – a plan to
execute and follow through until the end to assure the job is complete. Several
of his strategies include:</span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">●<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Promote the
increase of police patrolling neighborhoods to ensure the safety of residents<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">●<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Identify areas in
which to increase intermodal transportation and improve neglected roads<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Promote a more
advanced education system to prepare students for career training and job
placement<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">●<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Support
entrepreneurs and small business owners who are interested in building
sustainable businesses that keep young people home and attract others within
the region<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">●<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Ensure that
measures are taken to establish a transparent and open government that is
accountable to its citizens<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">He is a lifetime resident of
southwest Shreveport, father of three children, independent business owner, served
six years in the United States Military and truly loves his community.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">“It’s time someone stepped up
to the plate to give to our community what is best, what is sensible and what
is right. This is our pride, our passion and our community. It’s time our
beliefs matched our reality.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Be sure to register and vote for the change
District 10 needs this coming election. For more information about Benjamin
Arnold, visit benjaminarnold.vote. </span></span></div>
<i style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">If you are a candidate for office and would like to address the voters with your platform for office, please send a few paragraphs to <a href="mailto:mybossier@gmail.com" style="color: #436590; text-decoration: none;">mybossier@gmail.com</a> and we will publish it. Attach a picture if you like and we’ll include it.</span></i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-60225250550820777302015-08-24T14:56:00.000-05:002015-08-24T14:58:42.411-05:00Ryan Gatti ends month of events in Minden Thursday<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ryan Gatti, candidate
for State Senate District 36, will end a month of district wide meet and greets
and town hall meetings with an event in Minden on August 27 at Orleans on Main.
The public is invited to the event that starts at 6:00. Gatti has
spent the past few weeks traveling and getting to know people from the smallest
towns in the district, areas often forgotten by elected officials in Baton Rouge. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">“The needs and concerns of these small towns is so personal and
often times, very unique, however, very few people take the time to really get
to know these issues and spend time in the towns with the people who live
there. I’ve gotten to know place likes Castor, Sibley, Plain Dealing and
Doyline. I’ve come to know what they really care about and will be able
to truly represent them as the State Senator for District 36. I look
forward to having the same conversation with the people in Minden Thursday
night and I will keep visiting this entire district, long after election day,
because energetic and present leadership is what we deserve,” said Gatti.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">About
Ryan</span></u></b><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ryan Gatti is running to replace Senator Robert Adley for the
seat that represents constituents in Bossier, Webster, Claiborne and Bienville
Parishes. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For the last 15 years, Ryan Gatti has served Northwest Louisiana
as a Bossier based attorney and small business owner. He has helped countless
families going through their toughest times, including families dealing with
situations resulting in traumatic brain injuries. He served as President of the
Bossier Bar Association and in 2013, he was selected to receive a Crystal Gavel
Award for his commendable efforts in aiding the administration of justice by
gathering and reviewing a significant number of cases on behalf of the 26th
Judicial District Court. Ryan also sat as District 1W Judge in Shreveport from
2007-2009, presiding over Workers’ Compensation trials.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A lifelong conservative, Ryan is the Vice President of
the Republican Party of Bossier Parish. An active member of First Baptist
Church of Bossier, he is both a deacon and teacher for kids and youth, and has
participated in mission trips to impoverished parts of the world such as Haiti,
El Salvador and Mexico. Ryan has also served as a trustee on the
Ethics and Religious Liberties Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention
since 2012. He also volunteered as a coach of Dixie League Softball and Upwards
Soccer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ryan is a graduate of Airline High School, LSU and LSU Law
School. He has been married to Susan Gatti, Ph.D. for over 18 years.
Together they have created their greatest accomplishments – their four
daughters Katherine (15), Elizabeth (12), Rebecca (8) and Charlotte (5). </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<i style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">If you are a candidate for office and would like to address the voters with your platform for office, please send a few paragraphs to <a href="mailto:mybossier@gmail.com" style="color: #436590; text-decoration: none;">mybossier@gmail.com</a> and we will publish it. Attach a picture if you like and we’ll include it.</span></i></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-6299798091948315332015-08-18T16:04:00.000-05:002015-08-24T14:56:33.501-05:00Todd Hollenshead announces for State Senate<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Todd Hollenshead, a small businessman, farmer, and Louisiana
native, has announced his candidacy for the Louisiana Senate District 36 seat
representing all of Webster Parish and parts of Bienville, Bossier and
Claiborne parishes. The seat is currently occupied by Robert Adley of Benton,
who is term-limited. The primary election is October 24.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hollenshead is concerned about the state’s $700 million
annual budget deficit, the rising cost of college tuition, industry leaving the
state, and the struggles facing Louisiana-based small businesses. He is
pro-life, pro-traditional marriage, and supports gun rights.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">“I believe our state needs new direction. We need leaders
who will work hard for Louisiana and not be tied to the lobbyists and
out-of-state special interests. I will listen to the concerns of our
small-business owners, working families and the middle class and get to work
for them.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">“There is nothing like having a grandchild to make a person
want to improve their community,” Hollenshead said. “That is one of the
main things driving me to seek this Senate seat. So that not only my children,
but all of our children, have the same shot at the American Dream that I did.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hollenshead also said he would fight for what is best for
local schools and retirees, “It’s time to get our state government back to
the basics. To start, we need local control of our schools. Across the board,
lobbyists and out-of-state special interests have too much influence in Baton
Rouge. I will listen to voters and defend our common values.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hollenshead is a senior project manager for Waste Management<span lang="FR">’</span>s Minden office. In his position
he manages heavy construction projects for clients across the country.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hollenshead also raises Charolais cattle on his family’s
Bossier Parish farm. In 2010 he was named USDA Outstanding Farmer of the
Year for Bossier Parish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Raised in Bossier Parish, he has been married to the former
Michelle Perry for 25 years, and they have four children and one
grandchild. He and Michelle have been members of the same Benton church
for over a quarter of a century.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hollenshead earned a degree in geology from Louisiana Tech
University after working his way through school in the oilfield of Caddo and
Webster parish. He is a private pilot and also has been a Bossier Parish
Sheriff’s Reserve officer for seven years. He and his wife are active in
their church youth group, school tutoring programs, Boy Scouts, Court-Appointed
Special Advocates, the ACTS retreat, and a local non-profit organization,
Pick-it-Forward for Orphans. </span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For more information please contact James Sonneman at <a href="tel:318-510-1391" target="_blank">318-510-1391</a> or visit the
campaign’s website at <a href="http://www.todd4senate.com/" target="_blank">www.todd4senate.com</a>.</span><br />
<i style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">If you are a candidate for office and would like to address the voters with your platform for office, please send a few paragraphs to <a href="mailto:mybossier@gmail.com" style="color: #436590; text-decoration: none;">mybossier@gmail.com</a> and we will publish it. Attach a picture if you like and we’ll include it.</span></i></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-20784097083229603222015-08-11T12:54:00.000-05:002015-08-11T12:54:46.743-05:00A Tribute to Fallen Officers<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last year on this date I published <a href="http://mybossier.blogspot.com/2014/08/in-memory-of-trey-hutchison.html">In Memory of Trey Hutchison</a>. Today we honor him again. This young man gave his all serving the
people of Bossier City when he was ambushed eleven years ago while walking up to a house on Jana
Place after a 911 hangup call. The person who shot him had stated that he
intended to kill a police officer before he died. He killed himself before
police got entry to the house. </span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5JZu60ZLLMM/Vco2MGDZt6I/AAAAAAAAEbE/OkWHg8APJO0/s1600/Hutchison.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5JZu60ZLLMM/Vco2MGDZt6I/AAAAAAAAEbE/OkWHg8APJO0/s1600/Hutchison.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Officer Trey Hutchison</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This year this sad memorial comes on the heels of a heart
wrenching week. Last Wednesday, Shreveport Police Officer Thomas LaValley was
killed in much the same way. He was answering a call when he was shot and
killed. The person who shot him was wanted on a warrant for attempted murder,
but Officer LaValley had no way of knowing that he was at the residence. While
Officer Hutchison’s killer had specifically stated that he wanted to kill a
police officer, the individual who killed Officer LaValley didn’t care who he
killed. </span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IzPCBThp8Q4/Vco2Z2BZChI/AAAAAAAAEbM/wJClDwJXAGg/s1600/Lavalley3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IzPCBThp8Q4/Vco2Z2BZChI/AAAAAAAAEbM/wJClDwJXAGg/s400/Lavalley3.jpg" width="286" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Officer LaValley with Chief Shaw in 2011</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I watched the memorial service for Officer LaValley that was
held at Summer Grove Baptist Church (thanks to KTBS for streaming it). It was a
wonderful service; Mayor Tyler delivered the perfect remarks, as did Chief
Shaw. It was good to hear Chief Shaw tell Officer LaValley’s family that if
they ever needed anything, they didn’t have to come to Shreveport, but only to
call. Shreveport will go to them. I won’t post more on the week or the events,
we all watched on TV and online as the procession made its way down the state,
and we all saw the outpouring of respect from police agencies and citizens all
the way to Gonzales and then to St. Amant for his funeral & burial.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is fitting and proper to honor these two young men, not
just today but every day. I know that it is cold comfort to their families, but
it is important that they know that we grieve for them and will never forget
their loss.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">God Bless them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">God Bless all who serve and protect.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-70801322116905491532015-08-08T10:26:00.001-05:002015-08-24T14:56:47.649-05:00Monica Hudson Fundraiser next Thursday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p1eMiBl9OUQ/VcYfWapCAyI/AAAAAAAAEas/HxafXMLQQyc/s1600/Hudsonfr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p1eMiBl9OUQ/VcYfWapCAyI/AAAAAAAAEas/HxafXMLQQyc/s640/Hudsonfr.jpg" width="464" /></a></div>
<i style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">If you are a candidate for office and would like to address the voters with your platform for office, please send a few paragraphs to <a href="mailto:mybossier@gmail.com" style="color: #436590; text-decoration: none;">mybossier@gmail.com</a> and we will publish it. Attach a picture if you like and we’ll include it.</span></i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-90475447373955286862015-07-06T14:05:00.002-05:002015-07-06T14:05:35.925-05:00Gatti Campaign Plans Fundraiser<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fwTCbbEGNc4/VZrROcRMnJI/AAAAAAAAEZ8/qgj110nU9JQ/s1600/gattifundraiser.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fwTCbbEGNc4/VZrROcRMnJI/AAAAAAAAEZ8/qgj110nU9JQ/s640/gattifundraiser.jpg" width="459" /></a></div>
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<i style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">If you are a candidate for office and would like to address the voters with your platform for office, please send a few paragraphs to <a href="mailto:mybossier@gmail.com" style="color: #436590; text-decoration: none;">mybossier@gmail.com</a> and we will publish it. Attach a picture if you like and we’ll include it.</span></i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191599071198288307.post-1336349468824347262015-06-28T14:59:00.000-05:002015-06-28T14:59:18.765-05:00Gatti vs BurnsThe race for State Senate in District 36 is heating up, as Attorney Ryan Gatti is taking on State Representative Henry Burns for the seat that Robert Adley is vacating because of term limits.<br />
This one will be very interesting to watch. Both Burns and Gatti are campaigning as conservative Republicans.<br />
Burns has a solid following from his days in the House, but Gatti seems to be generating a lot of support.<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E7Y81Ynrq3I/VZBRWQ6_fLI/AAAAAAAAEZU/rsomJNdWZ8E/s1600/1aGATTI.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E7Y81Ynrq3I/VZBRWQ6_fLI/AAAAAAAAEZU/rsomJNdWZ8E/s320/1aGATTI.png" width="320" /></a>At this point, I'm not sure that Burns' tenure in the State House will be a blessing or a curse for him; the legislature is not in great favor right now. My hunch (and it's only that), is that Burns may do well in the more rural areas of the district, while Gatti will do better in the city.<br />
We'll see.<br />
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