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Oak Grove Community: Pressure Rising for Man-Made Lakes
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The Real Reservoir News for Oak Grove Community Washington Parish. Sunday, April 08, 2007. Pressure Rising for Man-Made Lakes. State Lawmakers Want Poverty Point-Style Reservoirs for Their District. Source: Advocate; Baton Rouge, La. By MARSHA SHULER. Leaders of many communities want their own version of Poverty Point Reservoir, the $48.5 million lake and golf course development that state taxpayers built in rural northeastern Louisiana. From the reservoir projects in recent years. Critics call the reser...
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Oak Grove Community: Council says 'no' to SB 639
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The Real Reservoir News for Oak Grove Community Washington Parish. Wednesday, May 24, 2006. Council says 'no' to SB 639. BY JOHN H. WALKER The Daily News. FRANKLINTON - By a 4-3 vote, Washington Parish Council members went against the wishes of the parish president and refused to pass a resolution of support for SB 639, which would create the Washington Parish Economic Development District. Taylor said despite support from both the Washington Economic Development Foundation and the Franklinton Area Econo...
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Oak Grove Community: Coenen, Thompson and Denmon Indicted for Land Deals on Poverty Point Reservoir
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The Real Reservoir News for Oak Grove Community Washington Parish. Thursday, June 26, 2008. Coenen, Thompson and Denmon Indicted for Land Deals on Poverty Point Reservoir. KNOE Chanel 8 News. June 26, 2008 4:04 PM Updated: July 2, 2008 12:32 PM. MONROE, La. (AP) - A northeastern Louisiana district attorney, the former head of a reservoir district and the president of an engineering company have been accused of enriching themselves by hiding interest in land next to a public project. GOT A NEWS COMMENT?
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Oak Grove Community: Washington Parish reservoir official found guilty in case involving another reservoir
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The Real Reservoir News for Oak Grove Community Washington Parish. Monday, January 25, 2010. Washington Parish reservoir official found guilty in case involving another reservoir. Published/Last Modified on Monday, January 25, 2010 8:52 AM CST. MONROE (AP) - Mike Thompson, the former executive director of Poverty Point Reservoir District, has been found guilty of extorting state resources for his personal benefit. The act carries a fine, a maximum sentence of 20 years or both. Comments: Post a Comment.
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Oak Grove Community: Taylor begins lobbying effort for commission
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The Real Reservoir News for Oak Grove Community Washington Parish. Wednesday, January 31, 2007. Taylor begins lobbying effort for commission. BY JOHN H. WALKER The Daily News. BOGALUSA - While it remains to be seen if a bill creating an economic development commission in Washington Parish will be filed prior to the legislature convening on Monday, April 30, Washington Parish President M.L. "Toye" Taylor has begun a lobbying effort in support of such a bill. Last May 22, council members Clinton Miley, Rel...
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Oak Grove Community: Washington Parish Council Awards
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The Real Reservoir News for Oak Grove Community Washington Parish. Monday, July 24, 2006. Washington Parish Council Awards. Were presented Monday night to Councilmen Ken Wheat, Marv Thomas, Relton Sumrall, and Clinton Miley for their service in preserving the community. These men saw through the spin of SB 639 and voted to protect the residents from the potential of further abuse of the Eminent Domain Law. Had Sen. Ben Nevers SB 639. And Rep. Francis Thompson. The councilmen's vote of none support on May...
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Oak Grove Community: Scared to move to Washington Parish
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The Real Reservoir News for Oak Grove Community Washington Parish. Thursday, August 31, 2006. Scared to move to Washington Parish. I currently work in New Orleans for a major international oil company and look forward to a less stressful life when I am able to quit commuting. The issues relating. To the Washington Parish Reservoir Commission and the methods. That are being used to make decisions. Regarding the appropriation of land from property owners scares me. I am also scared and concerned. I belong ...
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Oak Grove Community: Unchristian desecration of Cemeteries and taking of homes
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The Real Reservoir News for Oak Grove Community Washington Parish. Thursday, August 24, 2006. Unchristian desecration of Cemeteries and taking of homes. While Allen Parish Legislators and Reservoir Commission members have shown Christianity and Concern for desecration of Cemeteries and taking of homes, Sen. Nevers and his appointed Reservoir Commission has shown none. There has been no attempt to locate an alternate site for their pleasure lake. And his Reservoir Commission. Of the Parish Council. The re...
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Oak Grove Community: Indictment of Reservoir Official fuels questions
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The Real Reservoir News for Oak Grove Community Washington Parish. Friday, June 15, 2007. Indictment of Reservoir Official fuels questions. BY JOHN H. WALKER Published/Last Modified on Friday, June 15, 2007 11:22 AM. Of the man who serves as consultant to the Washington Parish Reservoir Commission has raised concerns among commission members and given new life to opponents to the project. 58 of Delhi, who served as executive director of the Poverty Point Reservoir District and is a paid consultant. Jenki...
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Oak Grove Community: Louisiana Eminent Domain Corruption
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The Real Reservoir News for Oak Grove Community Washington Parish. Thursday, February 15, 2007. Louisiana Eminent Domain Corruption. Watch a 10 minute video. Toye Taylor the Reckless Politician. I agree, you shouldn't turn expropriation powers over to anyone who is not elected". If Dialup internet, or Pausing: Continue playing and use slide bar to start over. Designed to circumvent the voting process. If this Economic Development District is so good for the people and Land Owners of Washington Parish why...