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1: Page 8, The Banner-Tribune, Franklin, Wednesday, February 27, 1991 Board panels it-Skj I L3- some of the bond requirements, tax questions concerning bus drivers and other highly technical accounting functions whs delayed when only three major firms responded to inquiries by Fleming. It was suggested and agreed that the committee would also contact area firms that may have the level of expertise needed for the jobs and then report back to the committee. The Computer Committee discussed highly technical communications and hardware problems for more than an hour without coming to a conclusion. The committee will consider hiring a computer consultant to examine the problems detailed by Computer Programmer Leonard Boniol. 0 iu it I mrvm He essentially told the committee of an eight-parish consortium of school systems, centered in LaFour-che Parish, that has come up with a new computer program that is compatible with St.

Mary's equipment. It would not only link St. Mary to other parishes such as Iberia, Lafayette and Terrebonne but link all of the schools within the parish with the COCin Centerville. Costly digital link phone lines plus upgrades for the main COC computer as well as new terminals at the schools will cost, he reported Roniol said the estimated cost of the new programming would be the estimate of the cost to upgrade the main computer would be about and the communications links between the schools and the COC would cost $73,675 in the first year, $43,000 per year thereafter. Melancon summed up the discussion by telling the committee to obtain more specifics of what was needed and then come back so a presentation can be made to the Jpoard.

The only motion made, to purchase the programming, was withdrawn because of the apparent link between the software and the need of the hardware and communications system to fully utilize the program. Hi J' 1 rr ti-'- Jones at center, is Elks exalted ruler Ronald Cor-tez. Also accepting the donation is finance co-chairman Harold Thibodaux. Pictured from left to right are: Jim Thibodaux, Eddie Metts, Thibodaux, Jones, Cortez, Alvin Picard and Adam Picard Jr THE BPO ELKS LODGE 1387, Franklin, recently made a donation of $500 to the St. Mary Parish Peace Memorial Commission towards the construction of the Memorial Monument.

Making the presentation to the finance chairman, Mayor Sam candidacy. Radio and Television in Franklin. In 1974, Rogers expanded his business by adding the Radio Shack Dealer Franchise. "In closing his announcement Rogers said, 'I intend to get input from the citizens and elected officials on what they perceive to be the needs Lottery Continued from Page 1 Tuesday that nearly half of Iraq's estimated 4,200 tanks assigned to the Kuwait theater have now been destroyed, including 300 by the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing. Salomonson said he particularly enjoys firing the fighter's huge (lading cannon.

"There's nothing like it, going through, rolling down the chute, wring the bullets come out and hammering the target," he said. "It takes a little bit of skill, and you feel thejet rumbling under your seat. You see the bullets hit the tank, or whatever you're shooting at, just chew it up. It's the best thing going." "We have no cosmic electronics like any of the fast movers (faster jets) Marks said. "You take your best estimate on where you think they're going to hit." Both said they were fired upon by Iraqi artillery during one of their missions.

Obituaries GLADYS VERDUN BOdAN Gladys Verdun Bogan, 86, of Ver-dunville, died Saturday, Feb. 23 at Franklin Foundation Hospital. She is survived by seven sons, Bert Bogan, Kendall Bogan, McDonald Bogan, Mark Bogan and Wayne Bogan, all of Verdunville, Theo Bogan of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and Gene Bogan of Houston; six daughters, Aline B. Paul, Ruth B. Franklin, Carmencita and Greta Bogan, all of Verdunville, Laqueta B.

Raffray of Gretna, and Shiri Bogan of Los Angeles; one brother, Clarence Verdun of Verdunville; two sisters, Wilhelmina V. Bourgeois and Ix)ui-siana Paul, both of Verdunville; 28 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bogan was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Bogan; one son, Ray Bogan; eight brothers. William, Joseph, JefTery.

George Adolph, Robert, Romeo and Vance Verdun; five sisters, (decile Raymond, Mary Cobin, Marjone Booth, Daisy Verdun and (xnne Richardson; father, Clement Verdun; mother, Mary Qxik Verdun, two grandchildren; one great grandchild. Visitations were held today, from 9 a.m. to service time 1 1 a.m., at the Immaculate Conception Church in Verdunville, with interment in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

By GARY LARSON Continued from Page 1 cost the board investment earnings as the banks must collateralize or guarantee the board's funds in the event of a bank failure. When that occurs, the banks lower the amount of interest paid out to compensate for the higher cost to the bank. It was also noted that several of the savings and loans had inquired about obtaining some of the board's investments. Chairman J. Oswald Melancon suggested and the committee agree to allow Assistant Superintendent Lloyd Dressel and Fleming discuss the situation with the banks, explore the possibility of investing more funds locally and in the and report back to the committee.

The committee also discussed and adopted a recommendation to make to the full board to consider hiring an outside security broker to purchase T-Bills because of the possibility of the brokers being able to obtain better interest rates than the board. It passed unanimously. A discussion about hiring a consultant, which had already been approved by the board, to examine Daily Stock Quotes As of Noon EST Courtesy of Edward Jones Co. 828-4652 Industries 2675.00 Transportation 1 1 13.54 Utiles 212.53 Amoco 51 Vt 33 Vj Ark a 18 Ash and Oi 31 Arantic Richded 129 Bellsouth 52'i Cabot 31 si Chevron 73 Chrys er 12 Centra La. E'ec 38 Coasta Corp 30 Exxon Corp 5434 Goodvear Tire 20': Gu'f STS Util 11 Ha iburton Co 51 IBM 130 Kerr rv'cGee 45 Louisiana Land 40H McDemott 25 Mesa 2 Mobil Or 60 Oceaneenng 12 Occidental 1 95i Pennzo' 68 Phi 27 Premier Bancorp Poyai Dutch Petro 79 Schumbe'ger 61 Vi Sonat 423 Sun 31 Tenneco 47 Texaco 62 Tidewater 16 'a USX 31 VVa-Mat 36 Most Active Stocks 1 Narjisco dgs Corp, 2.

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28 will be considered for membership in 1992. This process has been open to non-for-profit agencies within the parishes of Assumption, Lafourche, St. Mary and Terrebonne since April 1990. FISH SANDWICHES The St. John Baptist Church will be selling fried gasper go sandwiches on Saturday, March 2, starting at 1 1 a.

m. until sold out. Price $1.50 per sandwich. DISTRICT NO. 1 A special meeting of the St.

Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 will be held on Monday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m., at the Drainage Office, 305 Highway Avenue, Franklin. The purpose of this meeting will be open proposals on general insurance. Continued from Page 1 The LE already has won an initial battle in district court, which declared the evaluation law unconstitutional becuu.M.' it interferiii with the teacher tenure law Tenure is job protection A teacher cannot be fired without a tenure hearing If a school board votes for dismissal, the teacher can go to court. Roemer's program says that any teacher who ultimately fails the evaluation process lows his or her teaching certificate that is required to get a job.

The administration is appealing the district court decision in the Louisiana Supreme Court. Roemer and Cody have acknowledged some problems with the law that went into effect last fall. They promised changes. of the parish and the new administration. I want to know what they feel are the important issues facing this parish.

I want to work together with you to make St. Maiy the parish it should be to live in and rear our children. To do this I need your help and your vote." order you' or 'I instruct you" to delete the information. "It is unfortunate that Col. Flores interpreted questions and comments I made as directions," Mills said.

"He comes from a quasi-military background He's a good police officer and a very good man." Piper dropped out of consideration for the lottery commission, ating a possible conflict between lottery duties and his contract work as an attorney for state agencies. Several senators said Piper might have von confirmation if he had not withdrawn his name. Flores said Monday that Piper passed a polygraph examination that included questions about the money. During his testimony, Unglesby exchanged barbs with Mills. Unglesby is a friend of former Gov.

Edwin Kdwards, a Roemer political foe who is challenging the incumbent in this year's elections. Continued from Page 1 Charenton levee. He remains jailed, and no bond had been set as of 9 a.m. today. Derell Madison Jr 23, of Iowa was arrested Tuesday in Iowa on warrants charging him with second degree battery and probation violation from St.

Mary Parish. He was returned to the Parish Jail, and no bond had been set as of 9 am. today. Rite Ad should read: Family Pack Quarterloln PORK CHOPS $129 Lb. Continued from Page 1 Gravel pointed out that Flores testified before the committee on five occasions "and his testimony has been substantially different each time." Mills said Flores expressed concern to him that the allegation, if made public by the committee, could result in a lawsuit.

"He indicated to me that it should not be contained in a criminal history I told him to do what you ordinarily do," Mills said. Flores said that he informed Milla about the allegation and Mills told him that he did not think the report should be included in the background check forwarded to the committee. Flores said he told Mills that Senate investigators probably would find out about the allegation. "He said 'we need to let them do that. We don't need to do that," Flores said.

Mills said he did not recall making that statement, but that it did reflect his feelings concerning the nomination process. On several occasions. Mills said he worked for Roemer. r.ot for the Senate Flores slid that due to his state police background, he considered Mills to be a "superior officer" in the matter. The lottery board nominees were the first experience Flores had with nominations from the governor, he testified.

Under cross examination, Flores said Mills "used no words like Monday's Shop have Family Pack Beef SPARE RIBS Lb. Rogers 9 Continued from Page 1 ing an active leadership role and sending out a clear message that 'St. Mary Parish is open for "Rogers has received feedback from several parish elected officials and they contend the distribution of parish funds should be dispersed fairly between municipalities as well as the unincorporated areas. 'An example of this would be the Royally Road Rogers said. 'Municipalities should receive their pro-rata share of these funds and should also receive fair compensation for providing fire protection and sewer services in the unincorporated "Another top priority is parishwide harmony and unity.

Rogers believes the parish benefits greatly and things get accomplished when the legislative and administrative branches communicate and work together. There needs to be an open line of communication between the two branches of Rogers said, 'and that communication starts from 'he top? "If elected, Rogers said he intends on working with the St. Mary Parish Council concerning the overcrowding of the parish jail. This is a very serious problem which needs to be addressed quickly. I plan on taking the leadership role in solving this "Rogers' past experience in government has built the foundation for his qualifications to be Parish President.

1 have 21 years of government experience similar to the same form of government the St. Mary Parish Council is ruled Rogers states. 'I consider myself very knowledgableof all facets of government including all responsibilities of the legislative and administrative "In 1966, Rogers was first elected to the Franklin City Council and has served in the capacity of city councilman for 21 years. During his tenure, he has chaired every committee, including finance, and all of his 21 years has served on the finance committee. "Rogers is 59, married to the former Louise Hebert of Amelia, and the son of Gludys Vcrret Rogers and the late Whitney Rogers.

He and his wife have six children and ten grandchildren. He is a veteran of the United States Army 'and served in Korea. "Rogers lias 32 years of experience as a self-employed businessman and is the owner and operator of Rogers said hiring more dispatchers for centrslued PSAP would be a duplication efforts. Fields agreed that eliminating the 911 relay at the sheriffs office for calls made within the city limits would make the system more efficient "I think the (phone system) computer software could he doing the work of another dispatcher," he said. Rogers explained that he was not against the concept of 911 but that he felt the system would be more effective if additional PSAPs were included.

He said the $1,500 per month charge would be about the same the monthly salary snd benefits for one extra dispatcher. 'And they are probably going to need or 9 working shifts to man the switchboard around the clock," he said. In the meantime, the district board is in the process of determining how many dispatchers are needed to sUff the central PSAP and purchasing computer equipment fur the system. Negotiations between the bosrd snd the municipalitim are expected to continue to determine if the mulU-PSAP proposal is feasible. PSAP We apologize for any Inconvenience this may have caused.

Continued from Page 1 Central Bell, is $1,500 each per month. Members of the communications district board initially balked at the idea of installing two or more PSAPs, citing the lack of money in its budget for such an expansion effort. The district has been receiving an average of $14,000 a month from a surcharge on parish telephone customers, aiming to hsve the system on line by October. Board members have pointed out that other municipalities and response agencies could also want own PSAPs and that the expense could not be covered within the district's budget Instesd, bosrd members hive suggested that the system be placed on line and operated for year before any additional PSAPs are included. Rogers has questioned how the district arrived at the rates now funding its operations 57 cents per line for residents and 90 cents per line for businesses.

He said that the rates could be altered by the district to allow for system expansion. Rogers, who has been Berwick chief since August 1978, pointed out that the 911 system could opeTste without additional employee and The birth of head-hunting.