28 Grams Cocaine valued at $20,000, currency totaling $6,000, and one handgun were seized, three persons were arrested last Friday following a 6-month long investigation. Homer Police Chief Russell Mills and Claiborne Parish Sheriff Ken Bailey are working together with CNET and the LSP to eradicate illegal drug activity in our communities. Citizens are urged to call and report suspicious or illegal activity in their neighborhood. All information is confidential.

Cash, Cocaine, Gun Seized In Drug Arrest

Claiborne Parish Sheriff Ken Bailey and Homer Police Chief Russell Mills teamed up last Friday, December 1 with the Claiborne Narcotic Enforcement Team (CNET) and the Louisiana State Police (LSP) to serve a search warrant at 832 Pearl Street in Homer. Agents seized approximately 7 ounces of powder and crack cocaine, one pistol, and over six thousand dollars ($6,000) in currency and made three arrests. CNET estimated the street value of the drugs at $20,000.

According to Sheriff Bailey, CNET and the LSP have been investigating activities at this address for the past six months and were able to make undercover buys out of this residence. Agents identified and arrested one of the residents at this address, 41-year-old Vincent S. Allen. Also arrested were his wife, Dessire E. Allen, 30, and Sylvia J. Clark, 58. All three were charged with possession of over 28 grams Schedule II CDS (controlled dangerous substance) cocaine, possession Schedule II CDS oxycodone, possession of Schedule III CDS hydrocodone, and possession of drug paraphernalia. All were booked at Claiborne Parish detention facilities with bond to be set.

According to CNET Agent James Spillers, possession of over 28 grams of cocaine carries a sentence of 5 to 30 years and a fine of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), nor more than one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000). Other possession charges carry a sentence of up to five (5) years in prison and a fine up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) each.

Sheriff Ken Bailey and Chief Russell Mills would like to encourage citizens to continue notifying area law enforcement agencies if they see any suspicious or illegal activity in their neighborhoods. Concerned citizens can call CNET at 318-927-9800, the State Police at 318-676-3200, Homer Police at 318-927-4000, Haynesville Police at 318-624-1355, or the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office at 318-927-2011. Any and all information is considered confidential and would be greatly appreciated.

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Drug Arrests Follow Traffic Stops

A routine traffic stop last Saturday, December 2 led to arrest of 35-year-old Ronald L. Watson of Homer. Claiborne Parish Sheriff Deputy Matt Harris attempted to stop Watson for speeding, Instead of stopping his vehicle, Watson attempted to escape by driving speeds in excess of 70 mph until he failed to negotiate a sharp right hand curve. The vehicle left the roadway, striking a tree.

Watson immediately opened the driver’s side door and attempted to flee on foot. In spite of numerous commands for him to “stop”, Watson fled on foot and was apprehended by Deputy Roger Ellerbe following a short foot chase.

Watson continued to be non-compliant and violent. Deputies were forced to deploy a tazer gun to bring him under control and complete the arrest. Deputy Harris noticed an odor associated with alcohol on Watson.

Watson was booked into the Claiborne Parish Detention Center and charged with DWI - first offense with bond at $750, speeding 68/55 with bond at $500, expired driver’s license (bond $500), resisting an officer ($500), and aggravated flight from an officer with bond at $1,000.

On Monday, December 4, Deputy Harris stopped a Ford Ltd, silver in color, for modified exhaust and driving left of center. As Harris approached the vehicle, he noticed an odor commonly associated with marijuana. After being given permission to search the vehicle, Deputy Harris discovered a brown cigar containing a green vegetable-like substance which appeared to be marijuana.

Harris arrested the driver of the vehicle, Michael Coleman, 50, of Homer. He was booked into the Claiborne Parish Detention Center and charged with modified exhaust, driving left of center, and possession of Schedule I CDS marijuana. His bond was set at $500 on each charge for a total of $1,500.

Another unidentified substance found wrapped in a brown paper towel in the cup holder was turned over to the Claiborne Narcotic Enforcement Team. Other charges against Coleman may be forthcoming.

Homer Council Hires Attorney To Defend Lawsuit

 BY SUSAN T. HERRING, Editor, The Guardian-Journal

Homer Mayor Huey Dean told the Council he contacted Shreveport attorney Marty Stroud after receiving notification of the lawsuit filed against the Mayor and Town of Homer to stop payment of check #048470 in the amount of $1,052,824.86 approved at the November meeting to pay off longterm debt to the USDA Rural Development. He sought advice from a local reputable attorney who suggested he contact Stroud. Stroud attended the meeting and explained what his approach to the lawsuit would be.

The lawsuit filed November 22, 2006, stated Town Attorney David Newell, who was not present at the November meeting, had sent several letters to the Mayor and Selectman following that meeting advising them the use of Industrial Funds may not be legal. Due to the irreparable harm that would be caused to the Town if funds were depleted, a temporary restraining order was also issued to stop First Guaranty Bank from honoring the check mailed November 20.

Stroud said it appeared to be a dispute between the present and the new administration that will take office January 1, 2007. He said he had no desire to get involved in the politics of Claiborne Parish, but from a legal standpoint, several issues need to be looked at. The courts have been asked to intervene into the executive and legislative function of government and become a “super legislature” to rule on behalf of the incoming administration.

Stroud said, “I do think you have a Constitutional question here, a matter that warrants a response by the city.” The situation needs to be resolved quickly. His plan would be to seek an order to dissolve the temporary restraining order (TRO). Judge Jimmy Teat signed the TRO, however Judge Jenifer Clason has been assigned to the case. Stroud said he was able to get the Monday court date postponed, but he would push for a speedy resolution. He said, “I don’t believe the courts should be involved in this.” This seems to be a political argument whether the Town should be in the business of retiring its debt.

Billy Kirk Jenkins asked why the Town needed legal representation. David Newell is the hired attorney for the Town of Homer and that doesn’t end until January 1. Jesse Ford asked when was the last time Newell attended a meeting. He said, “I think it would be a conflict of interest for Newell to handle this case.” Dean said Newell has twice taken it upon himself to hire other attorneys to represent the Town in cases without consulting the mayor.

The Council voted 3-2 to hire Stroud for a fee of $160 per hour. Voting for were Jesse Ford, Carlette Sanford, and Toney Johnson. Voting against were Billy Kirk Jenkins and J.C. Moore. Dean said Stroud would require a $15,000 retainer. Any unused portion would be returned.

Following a public hearing to allow comments on the proposed 2007 budget and the mandatory building code ordinance, the Homer Town Council discussed a number of agenda items including a request for sick leave by Homer Police officer Donald Malray and appointment of two new members to the Homer Memorial Hospital Board.

The Council approved the proposed budget for 2007. Finance Committee Chairman Elmer Poss said, “It is a balanced budget. It is fairly tight, but the revenues will take care of the projected expenditures.” Poss said the Town Council has faced a lot of problems and he said, “Personally I think you have done a great job.” He hoped the Finance Committee had been some help and thanked them for their confidence shown him.

The Council appointed Wesley Emerson and Mac Rushing to 4-year terms on the Homer Memorial Hospital Board to replace George Tigner and Lawson Wilder whose terms will expire December 31, 2006. Voting for were Sanford, Ford, and Jenkins. Voting no was Moore. Johnson abstained.

Hospital Administrator Doug Efferson invited the Council to attend the Board meeting on December 19 when bids on improvements to the hospital will be addressed. Plans to improve the existing facility by providing a new emergency room and separate space for visiting doctors has been in progress since June.

Efferson also noted the hospital was notified Monday they were successful in their lawsuit to get out of the present retirement system. He commended attorney Jim Colvin and the Board for the success. Hospital employees would move retirement funds to a more current, modern retirement system by January 1, 2007.

No comments were received regarding the mandatory statewide Building Code Ordinance. Johnson said Act 12 adopted by the State Legislature requires the Town to have a record room, maintain records, a complete office to issue building permits, to inspect, certified plan reader. It is quite an extensive process to set up, however the cost is the responsibility of the Town.  “We have to pay for it. They mandated it but didn’t give us any money to do all this.” Johnson hoped there would be some changes made, such as the portion requiring any alteration to your home require inspection.

Presently there are only 118 certified inspectors in the State, most who live below Alexandria, and most are employed full-time in jurisdictions with building inspection and permitting offices. The Executive Board of the Louisiana Municipal Association approved a resolution at their August meeting asking Governor Blanco and the Legislature to delay implementation of the code 24 months or until local officials have been properly trained and that the State provide funds to expand the State Fire Marshal’s office so they can be contracted locally for certifications.

Johnson said at one time he heard the State wanted to make the Fire Marshal office responsible for this, but only four passed certification tests. The Council voted to approve the code.

The Council voted to engage Marsha  O. Millican to conduct the audit for the year ending December 31, 2006 at a fee not to exceed $11,500 with the understanding no unexpected events occur.

Police Chief Russell Mills reported fines were up from $48,778.50 to $81,781.00 for same period last year. They have managed to keep overtime down in spite of being less than fully staffed. Last year, salaries were $264,013 compared to $244,348 for the same period this year.

The Council approved the request to pay for unused vacation leave for Homer Police Officers J. D. Faulkner (180 hours), Ken Wood (84 hours), Keith Ferguson (108), and Linda Featherston. In addition, they approved paying all K-time due Mills accumulated prior to his appointment as police chief and all K-time above 480 hours for other employees. Pay will be figured at rate prior to the recent raise.

Moore asked Mills to keep close watch on vacation next year. Mills said he would, but explained it costs the Town more for officers to take vacation, because you have to pay officers while they are off, plus you pay officers who fill in at the higher overtime rate. He said,”It is cheaper for the Town to pay a man not to take his vacation.”  You pay $10 hour for vacation, then 15 hour for the officer who work sin his place.

The Council voted to go into executive session at the request of Homer Police Officer Donald Malray. After reconvening Moore made a motion to reimburse Malray for sick pay he has earned from November 9 to the present time and if Workman’s Comp picks up, then he will reimburse the Town. November 9 is the date Malray received notice from Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation that his indemnity and medical benefits were being terminated per Revised Statute 23:1208.

Toney Johnson said the Council agreed in executive session to pay sick leave beginning November 9 until such time as sick leave (approximately 300 hours) runs out or until Workman’s Comp reinstates payments, or until he is deemed fit for duty.  If Workman’s Comp reinstates payments, the Town of Homer will be reimbursed by Malray the amount paid in sick leave and his sick leave hours will be credited back. Moore’s motion was approved by a vote of 4-1. Carlette Sanford voted against, stating she did not know if it were legal. Town policy on sick leave clearly states sick leave as “any period of time during which an employee may be excused from work without loss of pay due to personal illness, injury or any other type of physical disability except injuries incurred on the job.”  Town policy also states sick leave may be accumulated but “never to exceed the maximum of 90 days at any time.”                            …. more

Lawsuit Filed Against Town, Mayor

 BY SUSAN T. HERRING, Editor, The Guardian-Journal

Outgoing selectman Billy Kirk Jenkins and Finance Committee member Oubin Ramey filed a lawsuit November 22 against Homer Mayor Huey Dean and the Town of Homer, two days after the check for $1,052,824.86 was mailed to USDA Rural Development in payment of a portion of the Town’s debt. District Judge Jimmy Teat issued an injunction against Dean and the Town the same day and enjoined them from allowing First Guaranty Bank from honoring the check.

At the November meeting, the Town Council voted 4-1 on recommendation by the mayor, to pay off two loans to the USDA Rural Development in the amount of $1,052,824.86. Dean told the Council he had met with CPA Carlos Martin, Councilman Toney Johnson, and Finance Committee Chairman Elmer Poss on October 17 to discuss possible suggestions for paying on the Town’s debt.

Martin suggested the Town request the FmHA allow the Town to use reserve money, sinking fund money, and depreciation/contingency money in seven separate accounts totaling $453,716.28, since this money could not be used for any other purpose.  He also made several suggestions to transfer funds in the budget to free up $390,657.37. He then suggested the balance of $208,451.21 needed to pay the two notes could come from the Industrial Fund which had a current balance of $697,034.45 if the mayor would make a request for an Attorney General Opinion to see if those funds could be used to pay the debt on the waste water treatment plant.

Town attorney and mayor-elect David Newell, who was not present at the November 6 meeting of the Council, sent a letter to the Mayor and Selectman on November 14 advising them that legal requirements had to be met if the Council intends to take this action and that use of Industrial Funds might not be legal.

Dean said he spoke with Bill Bryan in the Attorney General’s office on October 19 who said he didn’t see anything illegal in making the payment, but if he were to find something he would call back. He never called back. Two later attempts by Mayor Dean to contact him were unsuccessful.

Last April, Dean contacted Doyle Robinson, Community Programs Specialist for the USDA Rural Development regarding the debts owed by the Town. A letter from Robinson listed four debts, three for sewer and one for water. Robinson said it was his opinion paying off the two loans at the higher 6.375 interest rate would be most beneficial for the Town and would free up $84,000 per year.

Newell also forwarded a letter to the Mayor and Selectman from the Town’s engineer Jim Hagan with Balar Associates in Shreveport, advising payment of the debt was not in the best interest of the Town. Hagan said, “By using reserve funds to pay off low-interest loans, the Town will significantly deplete reserve funds that could be used to leverage additional grant funds to address other identified infrastructure deficiencies, economic development opportunities or related civic improvements.”

Dean noted it would also be financially beneficial to Balar to keep the Town funds in the bank. He said he only wanted to try to help the Town by lowering the debt and freeing up some money, in an effort to keep water rates from going up. He once traveled to Baton Rouge to get USDA to release grant funds to make improvements to the sewer plant. They were holding funds in an effort to force the Town to raise water rates. “We have done so well,” he said. “I would hate four years from now to come back, and not have any money on hand. I would hate to see water rates go up.”

A court hearing set for Monday morning in Second Judicial District Court before Judge Jenifer Clason was canceled after Shreveport attorney Marty Stroud wrote a letter on behalf of the Mayor asking the hearing be postponed. Monday night, the Homer Council voted to formally hire Stroud to represent them. A new hearing date had not been set.

Claiborne Parish Tax Assessor Clyde Hightower along with  assistants Kelly Waller and others have been working all year measuring every home in Claiborne Parish reassessing every parcel in Claiborne Parish as he has been mandated to do by the Louisiana Tax Commission. Most homeowners will see a substantial increase in their property taxes, but not this year. The new assessments will not show up until the end of next year.

Property Taxes Going Up....Next Year

 BY SUSAN T. HERRING, Editor, The Guardian-Journal

Claiborne Parish Tax Assessor Clyde Hightower has been very busy this past year—reassessing every dwelling in Claiborne Parish. Why? Because he was mandated to do so by the Louisiana Tax Commission after he failed the ratio study conducted on residential homes in 2005. Assessments will now be figured on the cost per square foot provided by the Commission. In 2006, the studio was conducted on commercial properties. His figures were okay on commercial with some adjustments.

Each year the Commission conducts ratio studies to make sure parish tax assessors are doing their job. Last year, they determined that Hightower was too low on his property assessments, so they mandated that he measure every home and reassess according to their figures. The bad news—property value assessments will go up which means higher property (ad valorem) taxes. The good news—the new assessments will not take effect until next year with a few exceptions. Persons who were living in a new home on January 1, 2006 received the new assessment this year.

Hightower argued this area was depressed and the formula many times put the value on a home far above what the home could be sold for. One example showed a newly constructed home valued more than $100,000 than the actual amount it cost to build.

The Commission gave Hightower until February 2007 to complete the reassessment. This means that new figures for most homes won’t show up on the tax rolls until the end of 2007.  Hightower advised homeowners who do not agree with their tax assessment to contact him about filing a protest with the Tax Commission. Persons would then be required to meet with the Police Jury when they meet as a Board of Review, before filing with the Tax Commission. Everything must be filed in a timely manner.

The Tax Commission is a board of five individuals appointed by the Governor whose mission it is to “administer and enforce Louisiana laws relating to local property tax assessments; determine tax assessments of public service properties; and formulate and implement a system that ensures uniformity of tax assessments throughout all parishes of the state.”

The Commission is expected to conduct a ratio study this year on lots and vacant land.

Panel Hopes To Improve Quality Of Postal Service

BY SUSAN T. HERRING, Editor, The Guardian-Journal

A newly formed Consumer Advisory Council for the U.S. Postal Service in Minden, Springhill, and Homer met last Thursday to address ways to improve the process for delivering mail and other services offered by the U.S. Postal Service in Minden, Springhill, and Homer.

The first order of business presented by Minden Postmaster Janifer Beaudoin, who serves as Chairperson for the Council, was to address new regulations for passports mandated by the Office of Homeland Security. U.S. citizens  who plan to travel to Canada, Mexico, Central or South America are now required to have a passport. Besides one location in New Orleans, the only place to obtain passports are select post office locations. Both the Minden and Springhill post offices provide these services, however, due to the increase in requests, Minden and Springhill have decided to set up specific days in December and January to provide the service.

The Minden Post Office will open on Saturday, December 16, 2006 and Saturday, January 6, 2007 from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM to accommodate individuals who wish to obtain their passport before the January 7, 2007 deadline.

In Springhill, Postmaster Fred Young agreed to set aside one window strictly to handle passport requests on Friday, December 15, 2006 and Friday, January 5, 2007, from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Barbara Green, Sales and Service Association (SSA) for the Minden Post Office, noted persons who work offshore would also be required to have a passport as well.

Other topics will be addressed at future meetings. The purpose of the Consumer Advisory Council is to increase opportunities for postal consumers to interact with postal representatives, to involve consumers in an open forum and dialogue where ideas, concerns, and suggestions can be discussed. It will also provide participants with the ability to obtain general information or gain assistance in resolving issues related to customer satisfaction.

Objectives of the Council are to 1) create a better understanding of the Postal Service, 2) open dialogue between local postal managers and the communities they serve, 3) provide postal managers with ideas and recommendations from diverse community viewpoints, 4) develop a sense of community partnership in resolving issues related to postal services, 5) provide a group of consumers with an opportunity to give input to proposed changes in local procedures, policies, and/or products, 6) develop in additional local mechanism for responding to consumer concerns, and 7) improve the quality of the service provided through a better understanding of consumer expectations.

Members of the Council representing the Minden area are Postmaster Janifer Beaudoin, SSA Barbara Green, and Audrey Flournoy, general community volunteer and former chamber executive. In Springhill, representatives are Postmaster Fred Young and Charles Parks, executive director for Habitat for Humanity. In Homer, representatives are Postmaster Greg Young, SSA Naomi Levingston, and Susan Herring, editor of The Guardian-Journal

Cajun Fryers: “...like a fairy tale come true...”

BY JIMMY DEAN, Feature Writer, The Guardian-Journal

Wal-Mart may come...Wal-Mart may go. But homegrown businesses tend to stay. Some flourish.

That is true of Cajun Fryers in South Claiborne Parish “on a red clay hill between Athens and Minden,” according to Robert Myers. “This has been like a fairy tale come true for us,” he says.

The story of Cajun Fryers began 9 years ago as Myers’ hobby. He explains, “To fry fish for the kids at a church picnic, I built a fryer based on a sketch given me some years before by my preacher.” He goes on, “That homemade fryer worked so good that my brother wanted one, so I made him one. Then a guy asked me to build him two which led to two more, then two more and two more after that...my phone’s been ringing ever since.”

Until about a year ago Myers worked with Clement Industries at Minden. By then the “hobby” had grown to 20 full and parttime employees counting him and his wife Vicki.

Myers says, “One of our drivers is taking 47 units today (Thursday, November 30) to Pensacola. He’ll drive another load to Pensacola Sunday.”

He goes on, “We’ll make 5,000 units this year. Our production has been doubling each year.”

When asked why such growth, he replies, “The main reason is a great product. Cajun Fryer is better than similar cookers because of its design. When you batter up fish or onion rings or whatever, some batter crumbs fall to the bottom as the food cooks. Because the typical fryer has the heat source immediately below the cooking chamber, those crumbs cook first, and they soon fry up and burn. That affects the oil giving the food an ‘off-taste.’ We’ve all experienced it.

The Cajun Fryer’s heat source is not at the bottom, so those fallen crumbs fall to the coolest part of the oil. They don’t burn to a crisp and taint the taste of your food. People love it!”

He goes on, “Our employees are the other reason the Cajun Fryer is better. We all do our best to give old-fashioned, down-home service.”

Outdoors author-editor Tim Huffman of Missouri recently reviewed the Cajun Fryer at www.monstercrappie.com and gave it his highest ratings for construction, durability, performance, and overall value. Huffman stated, “I highly commend the Cajun Cooker” and described it as “the best cooker in its class.”

Located on Fincher Road where Vicki’s family’s dairy farm used to be, Cajun Fryers now ships to over 400 retail outlets. Cajun Cookers are available locally at Fred Smith and Sons in Homer. They can also be found at Ace Hardware in Minden, McKinney Honda in Ruston, and other outlets in Farmerville  and Monroe. They’ve also shipped fryers west to Amarillo and north to Missouri, even to Canada. There are dealers in Wisconsin, Nebraska, Kentucky, and other places around the country.

Robert Myers was raised at Ringgold and graduated from Louisiana Tech with a degree in mechanical engineering. His wife Vicki, a native of Minden, is an accountant. They have been married 25 years and have two daughters and three grandchildren.

More information about the Cajun Fryer line of products is at www.cajunfryer.com.

Public Service Commissioner Campbell In Homer Dec. 7

Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell will visit Claiborne, Union, and Lincoln Parishes on Thursday, December 7th to answer questions from local residents about their utilities.  “I invite all citizens to attend and discuss any concerns they may have about their electricity, natural gas, and other services,” Campbell said. The schedule of public meetings is as follows: 10:00 a.m. at the Claiborne Parish Police Jury Main Office, 507 W. Main St., in Homer;. 1:30 p.m.at Union Parish Courthouse Annex, 303 E. Water St. in Farmerville; and 4:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Parish Library, 910 N. Trenton St. in Ruston.  Campbell said he would ask representatives of local public utilities to attend and address questions that arise. For more information contact Commissioner Campbell’s office at 1 800 256-2412 or foster.campbell@la.gov.

Christmas Memory Tree

In Memory Of—Given By

Robert Bailey - Brad, Vicki, Chase, Colin Rogers

Dennis “Elmo” Adkins- Brad, Vicki, Chase, Colin Rogers

Dorothy Hollenshead - Brad, Vicki, Chase, Colin Rogers

Kerlin C. Dean - Juanita Dean

Charles R Murry Sr- Barbara B. Murry, Ricky, & Sheri

Mildred Batton- Barbara B. Murry, Ricky, & Sheri

Loys Batton - Barbara B. Murry, Ricky, & Sheri

Marion Letchen - Mrs. Loucille Fulmer

Kate Letchen – Mrs. Loucille Fulmer

Louise Johnson - Loucille Fulmer

Harold Johnson - Loucille Fulmer

Esta Ruth Lewis - Loucille Fulmer

Robert E.Lewis - Loucille Fulmer

Bert Fulmer - Loucille Fulmer

T. C. Sherrill -Jamey, Denys, Heather, Zachary Ritzell

Willie Alexander Etier Jr - James & Maggie Harris

Mrs. Haywood Owens Etier - James & Maggie Harris

Albert Johnny Harris - James & Maggie Harris

Ruby Helms Harris - James & Maggie Harris

The Millets - Rick & Geralyn Hurst

Bro. Bentley Massingill - Rick & Geralyn Hurst

The Hursts - Rick & Geralyn Hurst

Ronnie Richard - Stephen & Kayla Faulk

Dessie Gourd - Janice Culpepper

Bud Maxson - Janice Culpepper

Shelby Monk, Sr. - Shelby Jr. & Jeanie Monk

Gladys Laurel Monk - Shelby Jr. & Jeanie Monk

David Monk - Shelby Monk, Jr.

Abb Monk - Shelby Jr. & Jeanie Monk

Logan M. Cathey - Sarah Cathey

Raymon H. Herring - Jeanie Herring & Children

Joe (Poppa Joe) Crawford - Kay, Betty, & Jeanie

Floyd Volentine-Avis Volentine, Beverly & Joe Copeland

Raymond E. Smith - Marguerite B. Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Bless - Willadean Bless & Kathryn Rogers

 Mr & Mrs Elmore Erban - Willadean Bless & Kathryn Rogers

Mr & Mrs J. L. Rogers - Willadean Bless & Kathryn Rogers

Mary Charping - Debra Bailey, daughter

To purchase light for Memory Tree, send $5 for each name (“memory” or “honor”) to Claiborne Parish Christmas Festival. 400 West 3rd St., Homer, LA 71040 or take to Miss Lizzies. For information, call 927-9009

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