By Courtney Freeman
The monthly Village of Robeline meeting was held on Jan. 18. The audit report for the fiscal year was presented with no significant findings. The council voted to approve and install speed bumps on Cotton Gin Street due to excessive speeding. They should be installed in the next week or so. The council was also informed that the lights for the park were paid for and SWEPCO was contacted to find out when they would be installed. After which the Village will be reimbursed the cost by the office of Louisiana Public Service Commission.
Also at the meeting were administrators for the Sabine Medical Center. They came to give an update on the timeline for the new clinic. The old gas tanks have been removed and soil samples have been taken and they are awaiting the results. After the results are in, construction will move forward and the clinic should be operational by July if everything goes as planned.
They provided a rough draft of the proposed clinic to the meeting attendees. The pharmacy would open about 6 months after the clinic due to state requirements.
The Robeline Little League is holding a sign up session on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Robeline Ball Field. The fee will be $50 and you must bring your child’s birth certificate. The Marthaville Little League is also taking entries. Forms can be picked up and dropped off at the Marthaville General Store. The fee is also $50.
The Robeline Heritage Society will have a meeting in its new building on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and be involved, we would love to add new members also. We will be finalizing and discussing the events, entertainment, and fundraisers for the year. Apostolic Truth Tabernacle will hold a gumbo lunch fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 1. Lunches will be $10 and can be delivered. They include a 24 oz bowl of gumbo and rice, crackers and a slice of cake. For more information contact 318-354-7019.
