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THE PONCHATOULA TIMES, JANUARY 10, 2013, PAGE 4
us gone our separate ways - we
will have these moments to re-
FROM PAGE 2 member. "
of the Christmas productions. Now that the Christmas and
The performance of the singers New Year Celebrations have
was good with excellent harmo- been completed, we will all have
ny by the performers. After the a couple weeks to rest before
show I suggested that the sing- the Mardi Gras season begins.
ere should do one old era song, We will attend a few events this
for there were many World War season and I plan to share some
II veterans present. The girls of the highlights with you in fu-
sang "The Bugle Boy of Compa- ture weeks.
ny B," and it was obvious that it
brought back memories to those ,ayrls
veterans present. FROM PAGE ONE
As I look back over the past Stars" list, launched in 1998
year, I am reminded that we are by Super Lawyers to recognize
no more than those choices we the top up-and-coming attor-
have made in our past. Some of neys in the state -- those who
those choices have been posi- are 40 years old or younger, or
tive, and some we wish we had who have been practicing for 10
made differently. The great years or less.
thing is that we have survived The multi-phased selection
those events that have molded process includes peer nomina-
our lives and benefited, in some tions and independent research.
ways, from those milestones. Last year, nearly 5,000 peer
We all know that "things" will nominations were submitted
not be the same for us this year in Louisiana, but no more than
as they were last year, but we 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the
can always hope for the better, state received the honor.
As a new year begins I gener- Lawyers are evaluated for
ally think of the lyrics from a the list on 12 indicators of peer
song that meant a great deal recognition and professional
to me. Remember the past and achievement: verdicts; settle-
hope for the future. Perhaps ments and transactions; repre-
some of you will recall from our sentative clients; experience;
high school days, the lyrics to honors and awards; special li-
this old song: censes and certifications; posi-
"January to December, we tion within law firm; bar and
will have moments to remember other professional activity; pro
- The New Years Eve we did the bono and community service;
town, the day we tore the goal- scholarly lectures and writings;
post down - we will have these education and employment
moments to remember. The background; and other out-
quiet walks and noisy fun, the standing achievements.
ballroom dance we almost won The list of attorneys selected
- we will have these moments to Louisiana Super Lawyers ap-
to remember. Though summer pears in the January 2013 issue
turns to winter and the pres- of Louisiana Super Lawyers
ent disappears, the laughter Magazine and Louisiana Life
we were glad to share will echo Magazine. It can also be found
through the years. When other on online at www.superlaywers.
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Ponchatoula Times.
By DUDLEY CLARK
Special to The Times
When To Plant
The rule for planting often followed by pioneers of farming was,
plant seed twice as deep as the seed is long. Above-ground crops
should be planted from the new moon until the full moon. Below-
ground crops from the full moon until the new moon. Sometimes
seed has a burrowing root, like beets, carrots and turnips. They do
better if you just sow on top of fresh plowed dirt and kept moist.
PLEASE SEE PAGE 7
com. Martindale.com.
Layrisson, 35, has practiced Layrisson has worked as
law for ten years. He is the United States Judicial Law
founder of the Parker Layrisson Clerk, Louisiana Assistant At-
Law Firm, with offices located torney General, and Ponchatou-
in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, la City Prosecutor. He is a Tu-
and Ponchatoula. His law prac- lane University and LSU Law
tice focuses on auto accident honors graduate who served
injury and DWI defense. Since as Editor-in-Chief of the Loui-
2009, Layrisson has maintained siana Law Review. He is also
Martindale.com's highest peer the author of a monthly news-
review rating for legal abilities paper column called "Ask an At-
and ethical standards (AV Pre- torney," a book chapter entitled
eminent). "The Art of the DUI Plea Deal,"
In 2009, New Orleans Mag- and a consumer report entitled
azine named Layrisson to its "DWI Checklist: Top 10 Mis-
"Top Lawyers" list. In 2011, the takes to Avoid."
world's largest legal directory, Layrisson is married to
Avvo.com, awarded Layrisson Brandie Bruno Layrisson, a li-
its highest available rating censed clinical social worker.
(10.0 Superb). In 2012, he re- The couple lives in Ponchatou-
ceived the "Client Distinction la.
Award" from Lawyers.corn and
Perrin History
have been opposed to the Soci-
ety rule about renouncing mar-
riage contracts as Martha was
married to William L. Strong
when she became the consort of
James E. Spencer.
On the 1860 census in Benton
County, Dr. Spencer was listed
as a physician with $7,500 in
real property and $2,500 in
personal property. The census
information suggests that per-
haps the property of the Society
was not as communal as the So-
ciety rules stated.
The War Between the States
began and northwestern Arkan-
sas suffered from the ravages
of that conflict. The extensive
buildings of the Harmonial Veg-
etarian Society were destroyed
during the closing year of the
war.
For unknown reasons, some-
time around the spring of 1861,
Dr. Spencer moved his family
from Arkansas to New Orleans,
and he operated a drug store
and practiced medicine in the
Crescent City.
New Orleans fell to the Fed-
eral forces in April 1862 and
remained under their control
thereafter. The war dragged on
and the Federal government de-
cided to arm the former slaves
and make them part of the
United States Army. A number
of African-American regiments
commanded by white officers
were recruited and trained in
New Orleans.
Dr. Spencer volunteered his
services and entered the army
as a medical officer. He served
as the acting assistant sur-
geon of the Seventh Regiment
of the Corps de Afrique {the
African Corps} in 1863. When
a new regiment {the 13th} was
formed Dr. Spencer applied to
be named the regiment surgeon
and his request was "strongly
approved." Dr. Spencer served
from 31 October 1863 until he
was mustered out of service
26 November 1864 because of
physical disabilities.
During his thirteen months
of military service Major James
E. Spencer was granted several
medical leaves of absence which
amount to most of his service ca-
reer. He was described by a re-
ferring doctor as suffering from
a severe chest infection and
acute rheumatism. Dr. Spencer
was said to be unable to move
his left arm with freedom, was
feeble and unfit for active ser-
vice.
Dr. Spencer returned to his
civilian medical practice in New
Orleans. His office was located
FROM PAGE ONE
at 97 Coliseum Street in the city
in 1866=1867. Because of his
health problems, Dr. Spencer
and his family decided to move
across the lake to Ponchatoula.
NEXT: The Spencer fam-
ily in Ponchatoula
A star returns
Star Guitar, an amazing three-time Louisiana-bred
champion who dominated Louisiana horse racing during
his stellar career, returned recently to visit with fans at
Louisiana's premier track, The New Orleans Fairgrounds.
The big green oval course and Victorian-inspired grand-
stand continues to offer enthusiasts of out-of-the-ordinary
sports one-of-a-kind offerings. This Saturday, January 12,
the venerable Gentilly Blvd. destination will host another
eye popping event: Zebra and Ostrich racing.
Regular horse racing commences at 2 p.m. with the exot-
ics commanding the field at twilight.
Normally, grandstand admission is free, but now due to
arcane new tax laws passed recently by Congress all those
attending Zebra races in this country must pony up $10 for
the privilege of attending such an event. O.K just kidding!
You have to pay ten dollars, however it isn't a tax. Just con-
sider your sawbuck a vote for great entertainment.
Children under 12 will be admitted free and food trucks
will be on hand to supply as wide a variety of dining choic-
es as there will be race contestants. (Times Photoby Chris
O'Connor)
Official Journal
The Ponchatoula
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City of Ponchatoula,
Louisiana, at the City Council Chambers, 125 West Hickory Street, Ponzhatoula, Louisiaua, until
10:00 a.m Friday, February 8, 2013, for
ELEVATED WATER TANK
for the
City ofP0nehatoula, L0ui na
and and them be and pubiicly read aloud. Bids received after the time will
not be opened or recognized.
Sl 'ffica tions and Contrazt Documents, and Construction Plans may be examined at the
Mayors Office, or obtained at the office of Spangler Engineering, LLC 214 Southw Railroad
Avenue, Hammond, LA, upotl payment of $75.00 per set. Derposits onthe first set of documents
furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents no later
than tea (10) days after receipt of bids (FcbmmN 18, 2013). On other sets of documents
furnished to bidders, suppliers, subcontractors, and other parties, the deposit, which payment is
less than the actual costs of reproduction, is non.refundable.
Evidence that a c tor holds a valid Louisiana Contractors Licen classification IX
Specialty "Storage and Tank Constnmfion" must be presented prior to release of bidding
documems and/or submittal of Bid Proposal.
A non-mandatory Pre-Bid C mf mce is scheduled at tlm City Commit Chambers at 10:30
aan Thursday, Sanuary 31, 2013.
The Mayor and CiW Council reserws the right to reject any or all Bid Proposals as
permitted by public bid laws and to waive informalities in any or all Bid Proposals except for the
provisions contained in La. R. S. 38:2212, those stated in the advertisement for bids and those
required on the bid form.
PROJF-L F Contract Term
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