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Bicentennialbash Dardenne helps Jackson celebrate 200th birthday

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St. Helena Parish residents received helpful information at a USDA StrikeForce meeting Jan. 27 at the Fifth Ward Recreational Multipurpose Center in Amite.

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JACKSON — Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne surveyed the crowd gathered at Centenary State Historic site and told a story 3,500 years in the making. His story was a brief history of Louisiana, and an important part of it happened 200 years ago on Jan. 31, 1815, when a law was signed making Jackson the parish seat of Feliciana parish. It was named in honor of Gen. Andrew Jackson, the hero of the Battle of New Orleans, who would one day be the seventh president of the United States. Dardenne was the keynote speaker during the Founder’s Day celebration in Jackson. Acknowledging the budget challenges the state is facing, Dardenne reminded the audience surrounding the porch of the restored Professor’s Cottage that Louisiana’s culture and history are unique and worth protecting. “I encourage you to recognize and remember and preserve the great history we have,” Dardenne said. His history lesson began with the settlement of Poverty Point by Native Americans in North Louisiana and followed with mention of DeSoto’s discovery of the Mississippi River, LaSalle’s naming of Louisiana after King Louis the 14th, and Bienville and Iberville’s journeys’. Dardenne explained the French and Spanish influence in New Orleans and the confluence of those cultures with Africans that created the uniqueness of the Creole influence. The Louisiana Purchase from France for $16 million — $6 mil-

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An audience of more than 100 listens as Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne gives a brief history of Louisiana including the founding of Jackson at the Founder’s Day program on Saturday. Dardenne, Rep. Kenny Havard and local officials celebrated the 200th birthday of the East Feliciana town with its residents and visitors.

Jackson Mayor Charles Coleman dresses in period cos- Dressed in costumes from the early 1800s, Holli Gilmore, Vera tume Saturday for his town’s Bond, Sandy Smith and Belinda Smith, from left, commemorate Saturday the bicentennial of their hometown of Jackson. bicentennial program ‘Conductor’ Jim Buchtel, right, of the Greater Baton Rouge Model Railroaders, demonstrates a model train to, from left, Summer Barber, 6, of Jackson, and William Wisdom, 6, and Mackenzie Russell, 6, both of Tullos. The Model Railroaders are set up behind the Republic of West Florida Historical Museum in Jackson.

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they can get assistance, too,” Berry said. Residents attending the Southern University Agri- meeting received information cultural Research and Exten- that provided the technical sion Center hosted a USDA assistance and explanations StrikeForce meeting, with a needed on USDA programs visit from U.S. Department of available in the area. Two of the programs menAgriculture officials, Jan. 27 at the 5th Ward Recreational tioned were the single-family Multipurpose Center in Amite. housing programs and the multifamily housUSDA represen“Their programs ing programs. tatives provided The single-faminformation during and services are ily program prothe meeting on the very helpful to vides homeownerassistance availour parish, and ship opportunities able to help the ruI always make to low- to moderral community to sure to tell other ate-income resiprosper. dents through loan, St. Helena Parish people about faces many unique them so they can grant and loan guarantee prochallenges every get assistance, grams. The proday, Parish Admintoo.” grams also make istrator Virginia funding available Bell said. “USDA’s CHARLES BERRY, representatives St. Helena cattle farmer to residents to finance vital imworked to address provements necthose unique set of challenges faced in this par- essary to make their homes decent, safe and sanitary, the ish,” Bell said. Through StrikeForce, the representatives said. The multifamily housing USDA leverages resources and collaborates with partners programs offer rural rental and stakeholders to improve housing loans to provide afeconomic opportunity and fordable multifamily rental quality of life in areas such as housing for very low-, low- and moderate-income families; St. Helena. St. Helena Parish resident the elderly; and persons with and cattle farmer Charles disabilities. In addition, deepBerry said he attends every subsidy rental assistance is available to eligible families. USDA meeting he can. There are three multifamily “Their programs and services are very helpful to our par- rental housing facilities in St. ish, and I always make sure to tell other people about them so äSee OVERVIEW, page 2G

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State poet laureate featured at symposium Advocate staff report St. Francisville, with a population of 1,765 give or take a few, has become a mecca for artists, musicians, designers, authors relishing its peaceful atmosphere. February is enlivened by a well-established gathering that draws interested readers and writers from a wide area, said author and St. Francisville native Anne Butler.

Bulter said St. Francisville’s Writers and Readers Symposium: A Celebration of Literature and Haymon Art reflects a new diversity in the community. The day-long symposium has given writers a chance to speak about their creative processes and mingle with enthu-

siastic fans, Butler said. Added features include writing workshops for students and professionals, a juried exhibit of literature-related photography, monthly readings and other activities leading up to the main event Feb. 21. Featured writers presenting at this year’s Symposium are Moira Crone, a New Orleans novelist and short story writer; Louisiana’s Poet Laureate Ava Leavell Haymon; mystery

writer Abigail Padgett, whose latest book is set in St. Francisville; and writer-photographer Richard Sexton, whose most recent book explores and illustrates with images the Creole connections between New Orleans and the Latin Caribbean. Louisiana State University Press has published four collections of poetry by Haymon, who is editor of the Press’ Barataria Poetry Series. A Mississippi native, Hay-

mon grew up in Kansas City with a Baptist preacher father who made her memorize ten verses of scripture each week and recite them perfectly before the television set could be turned on, Butler said. Haymon attended Baylor University but moved to Baton Rouge so her husband could attend LSU Law School and she could obtain her master’s äSee POET, page 2G

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Kari House, of Port Hudson, stirs a pot of wassail over an open fire at the Founder’s Day event in Jackson. Wassail is a fruity, citrus drink often served during the Christmas holidays that means ‘To your health’ in Old English.

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lion more than was authorized by Congress and President Thomas Jefferson — turned out to be a great bargain that amounted to three cents per acre and forever changed our young country, he said. In 1812, Louisiana became the 18th state. And later the Battle of New Orleans in 1814, when Gen. Jackson led a rag-tag army against the vaunted British, and on a battlefield in Chalmette, within 45 minutes, the invaders were decimated, he said. “We were different in 1812, and we remain different today,” explained Dardenne, calling the state a “human gumbo.” “We are a state that has preserved our history,” Dardenne said. “It’s important to be proud of Jackson’s history, and it’s important to be preserved.” He explained that like Gen. Jackson, Louisiana brought people from different backgrounds together and compared it to the town that was named in his honor. “Louisiana is a wonderfully unique state, and that diverse background is what gives us our personality and our interesting politics,” Dardenne said. “If we don’t learn from our past, we’ll never be able to build for the future.” State Rep. Kenny Havard, who represents District 62 in the Legislature, was raised in

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Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne offers a brief history of Louisiana, including the founding of Jackson, during a Founder’s Day program Saturday marking the 200th birthday of the town. Jackson. Speaking to the crowd, Havard looked around the Centenary State Historic Site grounds and said, “I used to play on these grounds right here. It’s something we should all be proud of. I live in St. Francisville now, but Jackson will always be my home.” The day was full of fun activities around Jackson and was organized by town officials and the Bicentennial Bash Commission.

here to help with any assistance that we can. Come by the office and see me, or call me, I will do whatever I can to assist those inquiring about the services provided.” To contact the local USDA Rural Development Area Office, 703 West Oak St., Amite, call (985) 748-9034. To see a complete list of programs, visit the USDA website at www. rurdev.usda.gov.

ies, schools and day care centers and many other communityContinued from page 1G based initiatives. USDA programs demonstrate how every rural community can achieve self-sufficiency Helena Parish. The community facilities pro- through innovative and comgram provides loans, grants and prehensive strategic plans deloan guarantees for projects to veloped and implemented at a develop community facilities grass-roots level, Southern Unifor public use in rural areas. versity agricultural specialist This may include hospitals, fire Eual Hall said. USDA Rural Development protection, public safety, librar-

Area Office service agent Patrick Babineaux advised attendees to take advantage of the free livestock indemnity program if any of their livestock died. “Let’s say, for instance, you have livestock that got struck by lighting. You should immediately notify the farm service agency in your area. If you are in St. Helena Parish or Tangipahoa Parish you would notify me,” Babineaux said. “We are

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The workshop includes lunch vided by the National Endowand refreshments. Tickets are ment for the Arts, a Federal $125 for this event, and a maxi- agency. mum of 20 people can participate. Other programs leading up to the Symposium are planned as well. Tickets for the Writers and Readers Symposium include parking, individual author presentations as well as moderated panel discussions, book signings, refreshments, lunch and a dessert reception with the authors. If purchased by Jan. 31, tickets are $40. In February, tickets are $50, and $60 at the door. To purchase online, visit www. brownpapertickets.com. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members can purchase tickets through LSU at www.outreach. lsu.edu/olli. Seating is limited. To volunteer or for information, email Olivia Pass at oliviapass@bellsouth.net. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council and administered by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. Funding also has been pro-

Continued from page 1G degree in English. Haymon said she found Louisiana a “poet’s dream, a wonderful place to write poetry about. It has exotic weather, all sorts of ethnic groups and fabulous music. It’s sensory.” Editing studies of the Louisiana coast for a scientific consulting firm, Haymon’s first in-state job showed her “what a really exotic place Louisiana is. It was my first time to have an attachment to the physical place.” Haymon’s most recent book is “Eldest Daughter.” Haymon’s other poetry collections include: “Why the House is Made of Gingerbread,” “Kitchen Heat,” which illustrates the “charm and bite of domestic life,” and “The Strict Economy of Fire,” along with five chapbooks. Haymon has received the Louisiana Literature Prize for poetry, the L.E. Phillabaum Poetry Award, the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Award in Poetry, and has been featured in a number of publications. At home in Louisiana, Hay-

mon teaches poetry during the school year, and during most summers, leads retreats and workshops at her home in the mountains of New Mexico. Haymon joins the three other authors from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 21 at Hemingbough Convention Center in St. Francisville as they share their creative processes individually and in moderated panel discussions with audience participation encouraged. Butler says Hemingbough provides an intimate setting allowing avid readers and prospective writers the chance to interact with the authors who will have new books to discuss, sell and autograph. The award-winning authors have been chosen to represent various genres: fiction, nonfiction, creative non-fiction and poetry. Haymon, a committed poetry educator, will also teach a poetry workshop for Bains Elementary School students on Feb. 20. In addition, Haymon will join Padgett, who has taught creative writing at Harvard and other colleges, in presenting a writers’ workshop for aspiring and professional authors at Butler Greenwood Plantation from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 28.

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Math champions, good citizens at Bains

accountability, adaptability, initiative, cross-cultural skills, EDITOR’S NOTE: There are problem-solving, communicatwo students named Olivia Wil- tion, creativity and teamwork son mentioned in the following based on the seven guiding principles outlined in the book, article. West Feliciana Parish stu- school officials said. Bains students chosen as dents have been named to the good citizen and math chal- good citizens for the second lenge lists for the second nine- nine-week grading period are: SECOND GRADE: Ainsley Black, week grading period at Bains Brian Allen Branch, Philip MaElementary School. According to Bains teacher jor, Carter Morgan, Carla RaMarilyn Pohlmann, good citi- chal, Alana Woods and Shayna zens are chosen based on the Worsham. THIRD GRADE: Gavin Davis, Leader In Me program, which is based on Sean Covey’s “The Jaden Fowler, Tanner Gardner, 7 Habits of Happy Kids.” Cov- Emily Hunter, Lillie Lynch, Aley’s book is based on “The 7 lie Peters and Samarah Price. FOURTH GRADE: Rowdy AnthoHabits of Highly Effective People” written by his father, ny, Logan Cook, Davarre Dyson, Thy Hong, Madzy Leak, Stephen Covey. The program teaches chil- Ava Pilcher and Olivia Wilson. FIFTH GRADE: Austin Hamel, dren the value of leadership, Advocate staff report

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Participating in the Jan. 14 monthly meeting of the Alexander Stirling Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are, from left, Regent Lauren Pourciau, DAR members Ann Weller and Mary Ann Stevens, guest speaker Patricia Hardouin and DAR member Arlene Hughes.

DAR members collect labels for education Advocate staff report The Alexander Stirling Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting Jan. 14 at the West Feliciana Parish Library in St. Francisville. DAR Regent Lauren Pourciau presented monthly reports including one on conservation. Club committee chairwomen provided updates on club projects and read monthly committee reports. Following the reports, members turned in the labels and box tops they’ve been collecting for educational programs at area schools. The women collect the labels from Community Coffee’s Cash for Schools, Betty Crocker Box Tops for Education and Campbell’s Labels for Education programs. The club also collects pull tabs on soda cans for charities such as the Ronald McDonald House. Participating schools in East and West Feliciana benefit from the DAR donations. Guest speaker Patricia

Hardouin shared her copy of “Flags Along the Way: A Pictorial Journey Through the History of West Feliciana Parish” by St. Francisville author and photographer Gail Chisum. The book is filled with photographs and stories of flags, historic places and settings in and around West Feliciana. Hardouin shared personal experiences she has had involving many of the places featured in Chisum’s book. The club was served lunch prepared by Pourciau, Stevens and fellow DAR members Arlene Hughes, Glenna Fallin and Ann Weller. DAR’s next meeting, the National Defense luncheon, is slated for Feb. 21 at Sammy’s Grill in Zachary. Sgt. 1st Class Michael McNaughton, of Denham Springs, a Louisiana National Guard veteran, is scheduled to be the guest speaker. McNaughton was medically discharged from the military after injuries sustained from stepping on a land mine in Afghanistan in 2003. He will talk about his career helping wounded veterans.

Maggie Hawkins, Desmonique Roundtree, LaDasha Stewart, Everet Washington, Rae’ghan Williams and Lukas Wilson. Math challengers in each homeroom and from each grade level engage in math contests to see who can work the most problems correctly in the quickest amount of time, Pohlmann said. From the challengers, a champion is named. Math champions are Darius Emery, second grade; Brooke Williams, third grade; Felipe del Solar, fourth grade; and Olivia Wilson, fifth grade. “Each grade level works a different mathematical operation. For example, secondgraders may work addition problems,” Pohlmann said.

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Community CPR training set for St. Francisville Rosedown event marks black history Advocate staff report

Rosedown State Historic Site, 12501 La. 10, St. Francisville, is celebrating Black History Month with a display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. The display in the gift shop conference room will honor the lives and accomplishments of African-Americans. The exhibit is slated to feature photographs, biographies and music by AfricanAmericans who had an influence on history. For information call Rosedown at (225) 635-3110.

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The â&#x20AC;&#x153;African and Caribbean Influence in Southern Antebellum Cookingâ&#x20AC;? program will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at Rosedown State Historic Site, St. Francisville. In celebration of Black History Month, Rosedown staff will discuss and demonstrate the tremendous influences African and Caribbean-born people had on the cooking and heritage of the antebellum South. Visitors will receive printed menus and recipes of the various dishes prepared during the demonstration that are highlighted by the African and Caribbean influences. For information call (225) 635-3110.

to 4 p.m. at the Arts for All studio on Commerce Street. Following the exhibit, the Arts For All walking Mardi Gras parade leaves the studio for Birdmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee for a potluck. Costumes, the zanier the better, are encouraged, as well as beads, music makers, umbrellas and other festive parade gear. Arts For All, a group of artists, actors, musicians, poets, writers and people who enjoy the arts, formed a 501(c) (3) nonprofit that works together to promote and support the arts and artists in West Feliciana Parish. Creativity is vital to healthy people and to a healthy community, the organization says, and it works to help others of all ages, in all stages of life, learn to make and appreciate art. To learn more about Arts For All or the exhibit, call Lynn at (225) 721-1296 or visit artsforall.felicianalocal. com.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The March Home: A War of 1812 of Living Historyâ&#x20AC;? will be presented from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 14-15 at Audubon State Historic Site, 11788 La. 965, St. Francisville. During the years of the nearly forgotten War of 1812, a foreign invader burned the White House, the United States invaded Canada, and the sounds of cannon fire and battle could be heard in the French Quarter. See the age of Napoleon come to life though volunteers in reproduction uniforms and clothing of the War of 1812. Activities include cannon firing and flintlock musket drills and camp life talks. For information, call (225) 635-3739.

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Arts For All of St. Francisville invites everyone to its annual art exhibit, walking parade and potluck dinner Feb. 15. The exhibit, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It Takes Two to Tango,â&#x20AC;? will feature collaborations of artists from different genres â&#x20AC;&#x201D; photographers working with writers or painters working with potters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who have created one masterpiece. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It Takes Two to Tangoâ&#x20AC;? will be featured from 1 p.m.

A Celebration of Literature and Art Inc., a nonprofit in West Feliciana Parish, is the recipient of a $4,918 grant from Entergyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s River Bend Station in St. Francisville to assist with the upcoming Writers and Readers Symposium and writers workshop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Entergyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grant is a tremendous asset to our projects. We would have been so limited in publicity and other facets of the event had Entergy not thought our projects worthy of their funding,â&#x20AC;? said Olivia Pass, CLA chairwoman. Entergyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mary Broussard provided assistance on the application of the grant, Pass said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We on the CLA committee are so grateful to Entergyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support. This money is greatly appreciated and will go to excellent use in our literary and artistic events,â&#x20AC;? Pass said. To register for either event, to learn more or for tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com or www. literatureandart.com. Send feedback, news and Around West Feliciana events to Stacy Gill by 3 p.m. Fridays. Email sgill@ theadvocate.com or call (225) 993-0066.

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Brittany Weaver, a registered nurse, teaches cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills to Macy Walker at a recent â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Keep the Beatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; community CPR training class. The next â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Keep the Beatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is set for Feb. 21 at First Baptist Church of St. Francisville.

Pets up for adoption Advocate staff report The West Feliciana Animal Humane Society coordinates volunteer and donor efforts in support of the James L. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boâ&#x20AC;? Bryant Animal Shelter, 9946 W. Feliciana Parkway, St. Francisville, which operates as a low-kill shelter. Dogs and cats are available for adoption. Dogs are $75 and cats cost $50; the fee covers spaying/

Lane Regional Medical Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep the Beatâ&#x20AC;? Bystander CPR Training will teach life-saving skills needed to maintain vital blood flow to the brain and heart until an ambulance arrives. The free training class will teach residents how to recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, according to a news release. West Feliciana Parish Superintendent Hollis Milton will be on hand to share the story of his recent heart attack, the release said. Anyone age 8 to 88 is invited to attend one of the two â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep the Beatâ&#x20AC;? sessions at 8 a.m. or 10 a.m. Feb. 21 at First Bap-

tist Church of St. Francisville, 12404 La. 10. The free CPR event is sponsored by Lane RMC and Cardiovascular Institute of the South. CPR facts provided by Lane RMC state: n Only 1 in 20 people know CPR, yet cardiovascular disease is the top killer in the country, claiming 2,400 lives each day. n About 95 percent of sudden cardiac arrest victims die before they reach the hospital. n Brain death starts to occur within four to six minutes. n CPR helps maintain vital blood flow to the brain until defibrillation can be administered. Registration is required to attend this class. Visit LaneRMC. org or call (225) 658-4587.

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Advocate staff report Bains Elementary School in St. Francisville has released the names of its honor roll students for the second nine-week grading period. The following students were named to the A honor roll: SECOND GRADE: B r i a n Branch, Sydney Cooper, Marcus Couhig, Layson Ferguson, Zephaniah Green, Hillary Jones, Amyria King, Zakaria Ladraa, Elizabeth Levasseur, Mary Lott, Nakiya Pittman, Landon Rourke, Jennifer Summerhill, Thomas Temple, Leroy Turner, Amiya Vessel, Avery Weeden and Lane Wilson. THIRD GRADE: Miles Bryant, Tucker Bullock, Aniaya Cage, Tanner Gardner, Lillian Higgins, Clara Hughes, Nevaeh London and Emily Stelly. FOURTH GRADE: Sophie Alberstadt, William Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Aquilla, Trevor DeLee, Devarre Dyson, Emma Fiser, Charles Fox-Smith, Elisabeth Hong, Cristan Huckelba, Jacob Hunter, Laura Leak, Edward Summitt, Madeline Temple, Jordan Verdicanno and Olivia Wilson. FIFTH GRADE: Mackenzie Bedell, Abby Benton, Lauren Chism, Andrew Dantin, Elizabeth Dieguez, Brittany Emery, Leena Felder, Haselton Green, Victoria Gunnels, Catherine Hodges, Kara Hughes, Taylor Hughes, Ty Lancaster, Mary Leak, Sarah Leake, Kearstin Lee, Nicholas Lester, Alexandra Patin, Donovin Rogers, Sarah Roldan, Grant Rome, Tyler Rourke, Cardell Smith, Sarah Smith, Tramel Veals, Philip Weller, Mary Frances Whitehouse, Lukas Wilson and Sarah Wilson.

The pinewood derby is one of the most popular and successful family activities in Cub Scouting, according to Pack 61 assistant Cubmaster Lee Smith. About 100 people attended the Jan. 23 pinewood derby races held by St. Francisville Cub Scout Pack 61 at Bains Elementary School. Pinewood derby cars are small wooden models that Scouts make with help from their families. The cars are powered by gravity and run down an aluminum track toward an electronic finish line, Smith said, with every boy designing his own â&#x20AC;&#x153;grand prixâ&#x20AC;? car to enter into the race. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The pinewood derby is a time-honored tradition for Cub Scouts that dates back to 1953,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. Pack 61â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race included 43 cars. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to make the event as fun as possible for the boys and their families, so we tried to create an environment that you might experience at a real race,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The environment becomes electric and loud when the races begin. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wonderful time.â&#x20AC;? Each Scout starts with a 7-inch wooden car that they design and craft with help from adult relative. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The pinewood derby is a great family event. The boys get the opportunity to work with their dads, moms, grandparents or other adults in designing and building their own cars,â&#x20AC;? said Paul Theriot, Pack 61 committee chairman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In addition to being such a fun event, the boys are learning life lessons as well as physical science concepts without ever realizing theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re learning.â&#x20AC;? Theriot said each family that competes in a derby follows a set of simple, easy rules. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The winners earn prizes, and

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companies. During the two years, the companies paid under protest CLINTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The East Felici- a total of $83,500 in annual regana Parish Police Jury agreed istration payments and late Monday to allow a rural water fees, but in the settlement, the district to use jury property jury agreed to refund $45,500 in the town of Clinton as an of- to the companies and amend the ordinance by reducing the fice building site. Water District 7, a Police fees. The jury has kept Jury entity, will The roads the tower companiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; build an office adjato be payments in an escrow cent to the parishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voting machines improved fund, which contained almost $110,000 after warehouse near have not the $45,500 was rethe jury office and been leased. health unit building. chosen. In a related matter, The water district jurors agreed Monagreed to maintain the building and carry $1 mil- day to transfer $70,000 from lion in liability insurance on the the escrow fund to the juryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building and adjacent grounds. capital improvement fund for On another matter, the jury a road overlay project later set a March 3 public hearing this year. The money will be on revisions to an ordinance added to $300,000 each from regulating communications the health unit and road and towers in the parish. The re- bridge funds, plus $200,000 visions stem from the juryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from the general fund. The roads to be improved settlement of 2008 and 2009 lawsuits filed by two affiliat- have not been chosen, jurors ed Boca Raton, Florida, tower said.

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St. Francisville Cub Scouts held its annual pinewood derby races Jan. 23 at Bains Elementary. Overall winning Scouts from Pack 61, from left, are Landon Rourke, third place; Dylan Corlew, first place; and Tyler Rourke, second place.

About 43 7-inch wooden race cars were designed, built and raced by Scouts and their families. every boy is recognized for taking part,â&#x20AC;? Theriot said. Cub Scouts hold several types of derbies â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the pinewood derby, raingutter regatta, space

derby and Cubmobile derby. Overall winners from Pack 61 were Dylan Corlew, first place; Tyler Rourke, second place; and Landon Rourke, third place.

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Plans stall to reconfigure East Feliciana schools BY JAMES MINTON

Special to The Advocate CLINTON — East Feliciana Parish School Board members said their good-byes Tuesday to Superintendent Henderson Lewis Jr. but couldn’t agree on his final major initiative, reconfiguring parish schools to avoid a budget crisis. The Orleans Parish School Board picked Lewis to head its school system on Jan. 20. Lewis has been East Feliciana’s superintendent since June 2012, but he also serves as a member of the St. Bernard Parish School Board. Facing an expected tight budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, Lewis had advocated closing the parish’s

consolidated middle school by sending sixth-graders to the parish’s three elementary schools and putting seventhand eighth-graders at the high school. The board voted on two proposals Tuesday, but neither gained a majority of the 12 members. Board member Melvin Hollins proposed making the three elementary schools serve kindergarten through sixth grade and the high school have grades 7-12. At the moment, the parish high school has grades 9-12 and Clinton and Jackson elementaries have kindergarten and grades 1-6. Slaughter Elementary already has a sixth grade, and the community has

a charter school that will eventually serve grades 7-12. Hollins also wanted Clinton Elementary to move to the middle school campus in Clinton because he said the elementary school building needs many physical improvements. Hollins got support from J. Curtis Jelks, Rhonda Matthews, Mitch Harrell and Beth Dawson. Clinton board member Richard Terrell advocated leaving the grade configurations as they are but swapping locations for the middle school and high school. Terrell’s plan got votes from Joyce Kent, Michael Bradford, Paul Kent and Derald Spears Sr., but it needed two more favorable votes to pass.

Board member Broderick Brooks voted against both plans, but said board members were bringing the traditional rivalry between Clinton and Jackson representatives into the discussion. Slaughter board member Tim Corcoran voted against Terrell’s plan but abstained from voting on Hollins’ proposal, saying he needs more information to make an informed decision. Before the vote, Lewis said the Clinton campus would not have room enough for grades 7-12 but the Jackson complex would. “Regardless of what you do, you’re going to have to cut costs,” board financial adviser Tommy LeJeune said before

the voting. Before the school configuration discussion, the board went behind closed doors without stating one of the legal exceptions to the state Open Meetings Law, but members apparently discussed Lewis’ resignation, appointing an interim superintendent and plans for advertising for the superintendent’s successor. Lewis said his resignation will be effective March 16, and the board named Edna Thomas to serve as acting superintendent if he is out of the office before then. After March 16, Thomas will serve as interim superintendent until the board chooses a new superintendent. The board set a 4 p.m. March 3 deadline

for receiving applications from superintendent candidates. Bradford and Harrell thanked Lewis for his contributions to the school system. “You have brought us a long way from where we were,” Harrell said. Lewis said he has a huge task before him in running the Orleans system but said he appreciates the support the East Feliciana board gave him to make changes that should have been made a decade ago. He said he also thanks the community for embracing him. “I can truly say that we have changed. I am glad to have had a small part in those changes,” he said.

Slaughter mayor touts program Advocate staff report Slaughter Mayor Robbie Jackson was one of several speakers at Zachary’s Rotary Club meeting Jan. 22. Jackson spoke on behalf of Leadership North, the annual leadership program created by the Zachary Chamber of Commerce with assistance from the Louisiana Department of Economic Development and LSU Agricultural Center. Jackson is a graduate of the program, which is to begin its fifth session March 19. He is also a member of the Leadership North Alumni Association that began in 2014. Participation in Leadership North is open to residents living or working in East Feliciana, West Feliciana and Pointe Coupee parishes and the communities of Baker, Baton Rouge, Central and Zachary. Graduates of the program are invited to join the Alumni Association. “Leadership North is a feeder program that has superb networking capabilities,” said Jackson. “It’s really great and everyone involved

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Slaughter Mayor Robbie Jackson speaks Jan. 22 at the Zachary Rotary Club meeting. brings something to the table. It’s really amazing the relationships you build.” Jackson said because of Leadership North and its Alumni Association, he’s been involved with several workforce development initiatives and projects involving Slaughter and its neighboring communities. An offshoot of the two programs, also involving Jackson, is the newly founded Feliciana Regional Business and Industry Council, which held its first official meeting Feb. 2 in Slaughter.

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EAST FELICIANA PARISH SHERIFF BOOKINGS The following were arrested and booked into the East Feliciana Parish Prison from Jan. 18-27: BLACKWELL, NANCY: 49, 14879 Pace Road, Clinton, driving under suspension. COX, GLEN: 44, 6565 La. 63, Clinton, driving while intoxicated. ESSRIN, LOUIS: 21, 5035 Grant St., Wilson, probation violation. GRAY, CHANELL: 31, 25221 Shanklin Drive, Zachary, identity theft. HOLMES, KERRY: 25, 11938 Liberty St., Clinton, simple battery. HUNT, DENNIS: age unknown, 5152 La. 19, Lot B, Zachary, hold for Department of Corrections. HUGHES, CHARLES: 57, 3734 S.

River Drive, Port Allen, failure to appear in court. JACKSON, JOHN: 35, 1086 Byrd Town Road, Hursh, Mississippi, failure to appear in court. JONES, KIRBY: 29, 11110 Wilson St., Clinton, hit and run. LUCKIT, MICHAEL: 23, 7566 Solitude Road, West Feliciana, hold for Department of Corrections. LONDON, DEMETRIUS: 25, address unknown, public intimidation. MATTHEWS, MARCUS: 21, 4731 Fely Lee Road, Ethel, fugitive. MORRIS, MATTHEW: age and address unknown, domestic abuse battery. READ, JAMES: 41, 77564 Spring Road, Ethel, suspended driver’s

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Testing their self-crafted military vessel for an ongoing study on the War of 1812, clockwise, from upper left, are Aaraina Richards, Braydon London, Codie Henson, Kambriel Moore, Chrisean Williams and Kaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Nyria Cotton.

As part of their ongoing study on the War of 1812, Jackson Elementary School students in Patchouli Oertherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second-grade science and social studies class designed and crafted their own trading or military vessel. The students made the vessel after learning about early 19thcentury ships and seafaring. Students then tested whether their ships were ready for the open sea. In addition, students portrayed U.S. senators as they gave speeches about whether the United States should enter into war and studied maps to see locations where the British invaded the U.S.

Movie seeks extras in Clinton A movie being shot in Clinton is hiring locals as extras for the film â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Free State of Jonesâ&#x20AC;? starring Matthew McConaughey. Based on a true story and the book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Free State of Jones: Mississippiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Longest Civil Warâ&#x20AC;? by Victoria Bynum, the story takes place between late 1863 and mid-1864, when an armed band of Confederate deserters battles Confederate cavalry in the Piney Woods region of Jones County, Mississippi. Calling themselves the Knight Company after their captain, Newton Knight, they set up headquarters in the swamps of the Leaf River, where, legend has it, they declare the Free State of Jones, a news release said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We encourage locals to come out and be a part of this great thing for their community,â&#x20AC;? casting director Brent Caballero said. If you are interested in auditioning, email a submission with information about yourself such as age, height and weight along with a current photograph to agefsojcasting@ gmail.com.

Council on Aging

The East Feliciana Council on Aging, 11102 Bank St., Clinton, is open 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Most activities start at 11 a.m., with lunch served at noon. Public transportation to East Baton Rouge Parish is provided Monday through Friday by the East Feliciana Transit. For information, call the Council on Aging at (225) 683-9862. FRIDAY: 11 a.m., arthritis movement exercise class MONDAY: 11 a.m., arthritis movement exercise class TUESDAY: games WEDNESDAY: 11 a.m., bingo FEB. 12: 11:30 a.m., devotion followed by blood pressure checks FEB. 13: 11 a.m., arthritis movement exercise class

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Arts and craft vendors from East Feliciana Parish and surrounding areas will sell their handmade goods as well as hot coffee, home-baked breads, fresh produce, jewelry, crocheted hats, plants, blankets and much more. The Clinton Community Market is held the first Saturday of every month. Also, according to Al Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, market coordinator, the Clinton Community Market is on facebook at www. facebook.com/pages/ClintonMarket-Day/1559520130960036 Contact Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien at (225) 6839477 or email borue@hughes. net for information.

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The 10th annual Clinton Mardi Gras Parade rolls at 10 a.m. Saturday through downtown Clinton. The theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Masquerading in the Felicianas.â&#x20AC;? The king and queen riding in the parade will be Louis Kent and Sandra Baker, with WAFBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diane Deaton as grand marshal. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mardi Gras parade is sponsored by Feliciana Family & Friends and Last of a Dying Breed riding club. For information, call Mildred Worrell at (225) 937-9410 or Sheilla Flowers at (225) 615-5137.

Clintonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Last of a Dying Breed riding club presents its third annual Trail Ride Saturday, leaving from Clovis Dunn Estates, 1168 Miss. 569 S., Liberty, Mississippi. Gates to this 536-acre property open at noon, and the 7-mile trail ride leaves at 3 p.m. Food, games, a spacewalk for children, ATV trail rides and more will be featured. J Paul & the Zydeco Nubreeds will perform from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is $10 per person; youth ages 8 and under are admitted free. Everyone, including other riding clubs, are invited to attend. For information, contact Sheilla Flowers at (225) 615-5137.

Mardi Gras in Wilson

Wilson officials are looking for entries to join the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler au Coeur de Wilsonâ&#x20AC;? parade that starts at 11 a.m. Feb. 14. Anyone who would like to enter a float, marching group or riders is invited to participate at no charge. Four-wheelers are prohibited from entering. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone is invited to attend this â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bons momentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; parade in a family-friendly atmosphere,â&#x20AC;? said Tammy Garig, of the Wilson Police Department. To enter the Wilson Mardi Gras parade, contact Debra Thomas at (225) 244-3256 or call Wilson Town Hall at (225) 629-5415.

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ABOVE: St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy held a spelling bee at the school in Greensburg on Jan. 27. Shown with their prizes, from left, are finalist Antoine Baker, spelling bee winner Brian Tanner and finalist Noah Williams. LEFT: Spelling bee winner Brian Tanner focuses as he spells out the winning word Jan. 27.

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The good times are set to roll in small areas Parades are the staple of any Mardi Gras celebration. If you want to take your family to one but want to avoid the huge crowds and big cities, there are several parades on this side of the lake that are a bit quieter and more family oriented. There are plenty on the schedule, so don’t worry about missing out. Here are just a select few parades set to roll in surrounding parishes:

Krewe of Omega

The Krewe of Omega parade in Hammond will roll at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Line-up and parade route can be found at

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Krewe of Eve

The Krewe of Eve parade in Mandeville will be at 7 p.m. Friday. Line-up will begin at Ashbury Drive and U.S. 190 (Emerald Road).The parade

will head west on 190, merging with La. 22 through town. The parade will turn southeast on the West Causeway. It will follow that road all the way down to North Causeway Boulevard. The krewe will proceed under North Causeway and follow the eastern approach to the causeway east to U.S. 190.

Krewe de Paws

The Krewe de Paws parade in Slidell is set to roll at 10 a.m. Saturday. Line-up begins on Ciruti Street and turns on Robert Street. The krewe travels one block down and takes a right on Carey Street

and a left on Brakefield Street and curves around to become First Street. The parade takes a right on Robert and parades down until reaching Second Street where it makes a left. It follows Second Street until reaching Erlanger Street where it takes a left. The krewe takes another left back onto First Street a block later. It takes First Street to Cousin Street, where the parade makes a right turn. It travels one more block to reach Carey Street where it makes a left and heads a block south to the parade’s conclusion.

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ECHO’S FROM THE PAST

May life bring you all the cheerleaders joined more joys imparted in your heart. than 830 performers from Happy birthday greetings 41 states at Disney’s Magic this week to Carla Kingdom, in Florida, Fontenot, of Denham recently. As a result, Springs, Feb. 4; my they won the Gametime cousin Vicky Stimmel, Top Team award. of Moss Point, Misnnn sissippi, Feb. 5; Ann Several Martin LuMeaux, of Denham ther King celebrations Springs, Feb. 6; Brothtook place in Kenter Charlie Brewer, of wood, Independence Watson, Feb. 7; Ashley BUTTERFLY and St. Helena Parish WINGS Picard, of Denham Jan. 19. The one held FRAN SNODDY in Kentwood also was Springs, Feb. 7; my great-nephew Jackson dedicated to an O.W. Wall, Feb. 9; and, my Dillon Elementary nephew Mark Wall, of New teacher, Artis Andrews, who Orleans, Feb. 10. had taught at the school for nnn 38 years and died in DecemBesides the above birthday ber. stars, February birthdays nnn included Tricia Anthony, In the precious arms of JeBarbara Venable Arnold, sus are these loved ones, AgSean Snyder, Nathan Pace nes Johnson, Faye K. Maye, Dawkins, Dianne Booty, Mary E. Parker, Marie G. Margie Secrest Long, Betty Thurman, Bernell Lee, Betty Curry, Stacey Morgan Smith, Manchester Tuminero. To and Maurice Wall Jr. their families, we extend love nnn and prayers. My special day was Sunday nnn and I celebrated accordingly. Jesus tells us in the gospel Philip took me to see “Night of John 13:34-35, how you at the Museum: The Secret can be identified as His own. of the Tomb” and to eat at the “Love one another; as I have Panda Garden in Amite. Rita loved you...by this all will Allen celebrates the same know that you, my disciples, day, so I hear she enjoyed her if you have love for one anday in her special way. other. A believer should show nnn love to all those around, in Linda Collins, with the Hon- word and deed. In John 4:11, duras Mama Tara Orphonage, he says, “Beloved, if God so was the guest missionary loved us, we also should show speaker at Amite Cornerlove to one another.” stone Church, Jan. 25. She Fran Snoddy writes Buttermade a profound impression fly Wings for The Advocate on the congregation. Extra. Contact her at (225) nnn 777-4363. Clinton Silliman Institute

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Each week, we’ll take a look back at photos published in The Echo. The feature photo for this week’s Echo’s From the Past is from the May 2, 1979, edition of the St. Helena Echo.

The original publication from 1979 reads: ‘Marine Private Gregory Hurst, son of Creole K. and Fred Hurst Jr,. of Greensburg, has completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. During the 10 and a half week training cycle, he learned the basics of battlefield survival. He was introduced to the typical daily routine that he will experience during his enlistment and he studied the personal and proffessional standards traditionally exhibited by Marines. A 1978 graduate of St. Helena High School in Greensburg, he joined the Marine Corps in December 1978.’

Krewe of Titans

The Krewe of Titans parade in Slidell rolls at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Line-up begins at Spartan Drive and U.S. 11. The krewe will follow U.S. 11 to U.S. 190, where the parade will turn east. From 190, the parade will end just east of Kensington Boulevard.

Krewe of Olympia

The Krewe of Olympia parade in Covington begins at 6 p.m. Saturday. Line-up will begin North Columbia and Jefferson streets. The parade will follow North Columbia Street south until it reaches East

Boston Street, where it will turn west. From East Boston, the parade will go southwest on South Jefferson Avenue. The krewe will turn northwest on East 15th Avenue. On South Taylor Street, the parade will turn toward the northeast and proceed until it reaches at West 23rd Avenue. On 23rd, the parade will turn southeast and venture back down to North Jefferson Avenue. From North Jefferson, the krewe will go back to East 21st and go east. The parade will end at North Columbia and North Thread streets.

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Alsandor: East Feliciana girls ‘prepared for anything’ When East Feliciana girls basketball coach Donald Alsandor looked in The Advocate last Saturday, he was shocked by one score: Capitol 53, Redemptorist 52. Coupled with his team’s 53-37 victory over Dunham the night before, that upset win by Capitol vaulted Alsandor’s Lady Tigers ahead of the Lady Wolves into first place in District 6-2A. The Lady Tigers headed into this pivotal week with a 14-7 overall record and an 8-1 mark in district, one game ahead of Redemptorist. They had three big games remaining on their schedule — against Redemptorist Tuesday, then Episcopal Friday and Capitol to close out the regular season on Feb. 10. After that, the Class 2A state tournament, and based on its power ranking, Alsandor’s squad is likely assured of at least a top 20 seeding, perhaps even top 10. Alsandor has been with East Feliciana — and Jackson High before the consolidation — since 1991. He has twice

West Feliciana High School’s Navy Junior ROTC program, right, shakes hands with Zachary’s Army ROTC program in December following the first Louisiana Army JROTC vs. Navy JROTC 7-on-7 flag football game.

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before led his team to the Top 28 tournament. He believes this team is special because Advocate photos by STACY GILL of senior leadership and could make a deep post-season run. East Feliciana High School basketball coach Donald Alsandor “We have four seniors that talks with his Lady Tigers during a timeout at a game in Januhave been with me since they ary. RIGHT: Donald Alsandor watches his team at a recent game. were in ninth grade,” Alsanone player because they’ve all in the season, when the team dor said. “Everybody’s come contributed at different times. struggled with injuries and together as one — when one finding its identity, Barton led We’ve got great balance with steps down, another one steps by example, consistently scor- shooters and post-up people.” up. We’re maturing as a team. He said his team has the abiling in double figures and doing We preach ‘team’ a lot. I tell ity to run the floor with an upthem, ‘It may not be your night, the “garbage work, getting tempo style or they can slow rebounds and playing good but your night is coming.’ ” down into a half-court game. Those seniors, Makayla Bar- defense.” That versatility makes the “She carried us early,” ton, Tatyanna Brown, Cameron Lady Tigers hard to play. Alsandor said. “She’s been Johnson and Courtlyn Brad“I teach them to be prepared ford, have provided leadership consistent all year. And Bradfor anything and everything,” ford has been handling our that is so vital for this team’s Alsandor said. “We need to offense. It’s hard to single out success, Alsandor said. Early

come to play every night and do what we do and do it well. We can settle down to execute or we can run with you. We’re at our best when we’re running and knocking down shots.” Depth can be an issue for a running team. The East Feliciana squad dresses 10 players per game and plays nine. As for the upcoming state tournament, this team’s experience and mature approach to the game could make it something special, just like Alsandor’s previous Top 28 teams. He said the first one relied on mental toughness and the second one could shoot the basketball and also was mentally tough. “We have our own identity,” Alsandor said. “We have the talent to do great things if we decide to come to play. We have to prepare to come to play every night. If I keep them focused, we’ll be all right. “It’s been an amazing ride. People say I sweat more than my team. I love what I do. Money’s not the only impor-

tant thing. I’ve made commitments to the children that I’m going to stay until they graduate. Each year a new group comes in, and I make the same commitment,” Alsandor added.

West Feliciana’s Navy plays Zachary’s Army “The schools chose to honor and commemorate the military academies In December, West Feliciana High playing each other,” said retired Maj. School competed against Zachary Leslie Martin, senior Army instructor High in the inaugural Army versus at Zachary High. Zachary’s Army team defeated Navy Junior ROTC 7-on-7 flag footWest Feliciana’s Navy players 56-35. ball game. Game officials were members Zachary’s Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program of the Louisiana Army National hosted West Feliciana’s Navy Junior Guard. “Following the game, the cadets ROTC program the same day as the annual college football Army-Navy met for pizza, sodas and interservice camaraderie,” Martin said. game, Dec. 13.

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10290 NOTICE --PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2014. The Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, met in special session on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana on Monday, December 1, 2014 at Five-Thirty (5:30) o’clock p.m. pursuant to the provisions of the following written notice given to each and every member thereof and fully posted in the manner required by law, viz: November 28, 2014 St. Francisville, Louisiana NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That a special meeting of the Parish Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, has been ordered and called and will be held on Monday, December 1, 2014 at FiveThirty (5:30) p.m. in the Parish Council Meeting Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana. AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 1, 2014 1) Call to Order (Please place cell phone on silent or vibrate.) 2) Roll Call 3) Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance 4) Rules of Meeting Order and Public Comment Requests 5) Approval of agenda items for consideration and action 6) Public Hearing: i. Discussion by the Council and the public to develop a four (4) single member and one (1) at large redistricting plan in accordance with the Home Rule Charter ii. Take action deemed necessary 7) Adjournment The meeting is open to the public. BY ORDER OF THE CHAIRPERSON By: /s/Rolanda J. Robinson, Secretary 1. CALL TO ORDER The Parish Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish by the Hon. Heather R. Howle, Council Chair. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Hon. Heather R. Howle and Council members Lea Reid Williams, Mel Percy, Melvin Young, Merrick R. Lambert and Otis L. Wilson ABSENT: John S. Kean, IV OTHER(S): Parish President, Kevin Couhig and the Assistant District

3. PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Those who liked joined in the saying of the Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. RULES OF MEETING ORDER AND PUBLIC COMMENT REQUESTS The Chair stated that the meeting would be conducted under Robert’s Rules of Order unless otherwise noted and asked those willing to speak on an agenda item to complete the public comment form and turn them in to the Secretary. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION The Council, on motion of Mr. Percy, seconded by Mr. Lambert approved the agenda items for consideration and action. 6. PUBLIC HEARING Upon a motion of Mr. Percy, seconded by Mr. Lambert, the Council entered into public hearing. 6.i. Discussion by the Council and the public to develop a four (4) single member and one (1) at large redistricting plan in accordance with the Home Rule Charter Mike Hefner, Consultant, Geographic Planning & Demographic Services was in attendance and began with a recap of a previous meeting on Plan 2. The objective was to keep the deviations reasonable and the minority representation in line with the Parish demographics. The Current 7 member Council Plan has 40% deviation. Mr. Hefner then presented the demographics for Plan 2A with a deviation of 31% which is 10 points better than what the Parish currently has in place. The minority population for Plan 2A was also higher that Plan 2. He stated that the redistricting requirement(s) of the law is met with Plan 2A. He further stated that if we had to submit this plan to the Justice Department under Section 5, he would not anticipate any problems with them approving the plan and although it’s no longer required he still uses that criteria. It does meet state requirements and the only caveat with any of these plans is to work on some of the precinct boundaries which may need to be merged or consolidated next year that will keep the cost of elections low. In response to Mr. Percy’s question regarding Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, he replied it’s that part of the law that has all the requirements or criteria that is generally used (i.e. deviation, one man, one vote, dilution, etc.) for redistricting. He then responded to Ms. Howle’s question regarding the School Board districts remaining at seven, stating that it will only affect our [the Parish] ability to merge a precinct. He further noted that deviations are based only on total population (one man, one vote) rather than voting age population or race factors. Discussion by the Council continued and public comments were allowed.

7. ADJOURNMENT At 6:41 p.m., upon a motion of Mr. Percy, seconded by Ms. Williams, the Council stood adjourned to meet in special session on Monday, December 15, 2014 at Four (4:00) p.m. in the Parish Council Meeting Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana. /s/Heather R. Howle, Chairperson /s/Rolanda J. Robinson, Secretary 5085169-feb 5-1t

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10290 The meeting is open to the public. BY ORDER OF THE CHAIRPERSON By: /s/Rolanda J. Robinson, Secretary 1. CALL TO ORDER The Parish Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish by the Hon. Heather R. Howle, Council Chair. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Hon. Heather R. Howle and Council members Lea Reid Williams, Mel Percy, Melvin Young [arrived at 4:19 p.m.], Merrick R. Lambert, John S. Kean, IV and Otis L. Wilson [arrived at 4:07 p.m.] ABSENT: None OTHER(S): P a r i s h President, Kevin Couhig and the Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Michael L. Hughes 3. PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Those who liked joined in the saying of the Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. RULES OF MEETING ORDER AND PUBLIC COMMENT REQUESTS The Chair stated that the meeting would be conducted under Robert’s Rules of Order unless otherwise noted and asked those willing to speak on an agenda item to complete the public comment form and turn them in to the Secretary. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION The Council, on motion of Mr. Percy, seconded by Mr. Lambert approved the agenda items for consideration and action. 6. PUBLIC HEARING Upon a motion of Mr. Lambert, seconded by Mr. Percy, the Council entered into public hearing. 6.i. Discussion by the Council and the public to develop a four (4) single member and one (1) at large redistricting plan in accordance with the Home Rule Charter Mike Hefner, Consultant, Geographic Planning & Demographic Services was in attendance and presented the Council with draft ordinances for plan 2A and the precincts. Mr. Hefner stated that he was unable to come up with tweaks to the Plan based on the two objectives and none were found. Discussion by the Council continued and public comments were allowed by those wishing to do so. The Council, upon a motion of Mr. Percy, seconded by Mr. Lambert, ended the public hearing and returned to special session. 6.ii. Take action deemed necessary No action needed.

10290 7. ADJOURNMENT At 4:41 p.m., upon a motion of Mr. Kean, seconded by Mr. Percy, the Council stood adjourned to meet in regular session on Monday, December 15, 2014 at Five-Thirty (5:30) p.m. in the Parish Council Meeting Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana. /s/Heather R. Howle, Chairperson /s/Rolanda J. Robinson, Secretary 5085178-feb 5-1t

NOTICE --PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014. The Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at its regular meeting place, the Council Meeting Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana on Monday, December 15, 2014 at FiveThirty (5:30) p.m. Chairperson Heather R. Howle called the meeting to order and directed the Secretary, Rolanda J. Robinson to call the roll: PRESENT: Hon. Chair Heather R. Howle and Council Members Ms. Lea Reid Williams, Mel Percy, Melvin Young, Merrick “Ricky” Lambert, John S. Kean, IV and Otis L. Wilson. ABSENT: None. OTHERS: Parish President, Kevin Couhig, District Attorney, Samuel C. D’Aquilla and Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Michael L. Hughes. 3. PRAYER & PLEDGE Those who liked joined in the saying of the Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. RULES OF MEETING ORDER The Chair stated that the meeting would be conducted under Robert’s Rules of Order unless otherwise noted. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT REQUESTS – SUBMITTAL OF FORMS The Chair asked those who wanted to make comments on a specific agenda item to please fill out the form and turn them in so they will be recognized at the proper time. She asked that during the course of the meeting should anyone wish to speak, please raise your hand and be recognized before approaching the podium. She further noted that conversation in the audience and blurting out comments will not be tolerated. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION Mr. Percy offered a motion to approve all agen-

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“One (1) certain lot or parcel of ground, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, situated in the Village of Slaughter, Parish of East Feliciana, State of Louisiana, designated as LOT NUMBER EIGHT (8) on a map of survey prepared by Alex Theriot, Jr., C.E., dated September 25, 1967, entitled “Survey Map for Merlin Graves showing certain tracts or lots of land located in Sec. 40, T4S, R1E, & Sec. 57, T4S, R1W, Parish of East Feliciana, Louisiana.” a copy of which map is on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of East Feliciana Parish, said Lot Number Eight (8) fronting One Hundred Eighty-Five (185') feet on the south side of Meadowood Drive Extension, with a depth between equal and parallel lines of Five Hundred Fifty (550') feet. Municipal Address of 2629 Meadowood, Slaughter, La. 70777.

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NOTICE --PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014. The Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at its regular meeting place, the Council Meeting Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana on Monday, December 15, 2014 at FiveThirty (5:30) p.m. Chairperson Heather R. Howle called the meeting to order and directed the Secretary, Rolanda J. Robinson to call the roll: PRESENT: Hon. Chair Heather R. Howle and Council Members Ms. Lea Reid Williams, Mel Percy, Melvin Young, Merrick â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rickyâ&#x20AC;? Lambert, John S. Kean, IV and Otis L. Wilson. ABSENT: None. OTHERS: Parish President, Kevin Couhig, District Attorney, Samuel C. Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Aquilla and Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Michael L. Hughes. 3. PRAYER & PLEDGE Those who liked joined in the saying of the Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. RULES OF MEETING ORDER The Chair stated that the meeting would be conducted under Robertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rules of Order unless otherwise noted. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT REQUESTS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SUBMITTAL OF FORMS The Chair asked those who wanted to make comments on a specific agenda item to please fill out the form and turn them in so they will be recognized at the proper time. She asked that during the course of the meeting should anyone wish to speak, please raise your hand and be recognized before approaching the podium. She further noted that conversation in the audience and blurting out comments will not be tolerated. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION Percy

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motion to approve all agenda items with the exception of item 8.E. and 8.F.which were added after the 144 hour deadline; deleting items 11.C. and 11.D. and moving item 11.F. to 8.H. Seconded by Mr. Lambert. Motion carried.

Administrator, Mr. Ferguson clarified that the ordinance is intended to add text to the ordinance and not replace existing language. He further provided an explanation for the purpose for the revision.

Mr. Percy offered a motion to add items 8.E., 8.F. and correct the spelling error noted in item 8.F. to read â&#x20AC;&#x153;toâ&#x20AC;? instead of â&#x20AC;&#x153;wot.â&#x20AC;? Seconded by Mr. Lambert. Upon a roll call vote, the Council unanimously approved the agenda items. Motion carried.

Mr. Percy offered a motion to amend Section 1 of the proposed ordinance to read, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The West Feliciana Parish Planning and Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to add the following:â&#x20AC;?. Seconded by Mr. Wilson. Upon a roll call vote, the Council voted unanimously to adopt the amendment.

7. APPROVAL OF PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES Mr. Percy offered a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meetings of September 15th and October 20th, 2014 with grammatical changes as noted. There were no objections. Motion carried. 8. PUBLIC HEARING At 5:37 p.m., Mr. Percy offered a motion to enter into public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Lambert. There was no objection. Motion carried. A. ADOPT AND/OR AMEND THE WEST FELICIANA PLANNING & ZONING ORDINANCES i. Exhibit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eâ&#x20AC;?, Parish Subdivision Regulations, Section II, Part (B)(1)(C) The Chair read aloud Ordinance No. 2014 December 15 - 1 to amend the West Feliciana Planning and Zoning Ordinances. Discussion ensued and public comments were allowed by those wishing to do so. No amendments were proposed by the Council. [A summary of the ordinance was published in the November 27, 2014 edition of the Official Journal, the Advocate Extra, a weekly newspaper of general circulation published in St. Francisville, Clinton, and Greensburg, Louisiana.] ii. Exhibit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eâ&#x20AC;?, Parish Subdivision Regulations, Section V The Chair read aloud Ordinance No. 2014 December 15 - 2 to amend the West Feliciana Planning and Zoning Ordinances. Discussion ensued and public comments were allowed by those wishing to do so. The Planning and Zoning

[A summary of the ordinance was published in the November 27, 2014 edition of the Official Journal, the Advocate Extra, a weekly newspaper of general circulation published in St. Francisville, Clinton, and Greensburg, Louisiana.] B. ADOPT AND/OR MAKE CHANGES TO THE ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET JULY 1, 2014 THRU JUNE 30, 2015 FOR PARKS & RECREATION The Chair read aloud Ordinance No. 2014 December 15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 to amend the Capital Outlay Budget for Parks and Recreation. No amendments were proposed by the Council during the public hearing.

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[A summary of the ordinance was published in the November 27, 2014 edition of the Official Journal, the Advocate Extra, a weekly newspaper of general circulation published in St. Francisville, Clinton, and Greensburg, Louisiana.] C. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE HOME RULE CHARTER The Chair along with Councilman Lambert read aloud the ordinance as presented. D. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO DISMISS ALL CLAIMS AND COUNTER CLAIMS IN REGARDS TO LAMBERT GRAVEL COMPANY, INC. AND THE SUCCESSION OF PAUL A. LAMBERT, SR. V. PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA, SUIT NO. 21774, 20TH JDC, PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA The Chair read aloud the ordinance as presented. Public comments were allowed during the public hearing by those wishing to do so. E.

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F. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND CREATE WHOLE VOTING PRECINCTS WITH RESPECT TO THE WEST FELICIANA PARISH COUNCIL PLAN 2A PROVIDING FOUR (4) SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICTS AND ONE (1) AT LARGE DISTRICT

8.G. TAKE ACTION DEEMED NECESSARY (CONTINUED)

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NOTICE EXPANSION OF EXISTING SAND AND GRAVEL MINING OPERATIONS IN SAINT HELENA PARISH DOLESE BROS. Co. has applied for a Department of Army permit to expand operations at an existing sand and gravel mine in Saint Helena Parish. For information on the project, visit http:// www.mvn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/ PublicNotices.aspx, then click on the permit application number: MVN-2006-2471-CQ. If you do not have internet access, contact THOMAS A. DUPUIS, DOLESE BROS. Co., (405) 235-2311 to obtain a copy of the public notice. 5084892-jan 29-feb 5-2t

The Chair read aloud a summary of the ordinance for introduction purposes. 8.G. TAKE ACTION DEEMED NECESSARY At 7:26 p.m. Mr. Percy offered a motion to end the public hearing and return to regular session. Seconded by Mr. Lambert. There were no objections. Motion carried. 8.H. SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION ON GROWTH Councilman Kean shared a slideshow presentation on growth prior to Council action on the proposed West Feliciana Planning and Zoning Ordinances. Councilman Percy also

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Mr. Wilson offered a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2014 December 15 – 1 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Percy. Upon a roll call vote, voting in favor of the ordinance as written were Percy, Howle and Wilson. Voting in opposition of the motion were Williams, Young, Lambert and Kean. Motion failed 3-4. Mr. Wilson offered a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2014 December 15 – 2 as amended. Seconded by Mr. Percy. Upon a roll call vote, voting in favor of the motion were Percy and Wilson. Voting in opposition of the motion were Williams, Young, Lambert, Kean and Howle. Motion failed 2-5. Mr. Lambert offered a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2014 December 15 – 3 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Wilson. Upon a roll call vote, the Council voted unanimously to adopt

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Mr. Wilson made a motion to set the date and time of the public hearing for the ordinance to amend the Home Rule Charter for January 20, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in this meeting room. Seconded by Mr. Percy. There were no objections. Motion carried. 8.D.i. SET DATE AND TIME OF PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Percy made a motion to set the date and time of the public hearing for the ordinance to dismiss all claims in regards to Lambert Gravel Company, et al v. Parish of West Feliciana for January 20, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in this meeting room. Seconded by Mr. Wilson. Mr. Kean offered a substitute motion to kill this ordinance and vote on it tonight. Seconded by Ms. Williams. Upon a roll call vote, voting in favor of the motion were Williams, Kean, Howle and Wilson. Voting in opposition of the motion were

SECTION 2. Procès Verbal. A Procès Verbal of the canvass of the returns of said election shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in his office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of St. Helena, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.

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Upon a roll call vote, voting in favor of the original motion to set the date and time of the public hearing were Percy, Young and Howle. Voting in opposition of the motion were Williams, Kean and Wilson. Lambert abstained. Motion results 3-3-1. The date and time of the public hearing was not set for this agenda item. 8.E.i. SET DATE AND TIME OF PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Percy made a motion to set the date and time of the public hearing amending the election districts for West Feliciana Parish in compliance with the Home Rule Charter for January 20, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in this meeting room. Seconded by Mr. Young. There were no objections. Motion carried. 8.F.i. SET DATE AND TIME OF PUBLIC HEARING

/s/ Daisy Callihan Chairman

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of St. Helena Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of St. Helena Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on September 8, 2014, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2014, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION Shall St. Helena Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy and collect a special tax of seven (7) mills on all property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $338,100 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2017 and ending with the year 2026, for the purpose of maintaining and operating hospital facilities in the Parish?

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PROCÈS VERBAL AND PROCLAMATION OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN ST. HELENA PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2014. BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at four-thirty o’clock (4:30) p.m., at its regular meeting place, the St. Helena Parish Hospital, Board Room, 16874 Hwy. 43N, Greensburg, Louisiana, the Board of Commissioners of St. Helena Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of St. Helena Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, State of Louisiana (the “District”), and being the authority ordering the special election held therein on Saturday, December 6, 2014, with the following members present: There being absent: Ms. Barbara Mason and Mr. Joe Lombardo did, in open and public session, examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the said election, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said election, there having been submitted at said election the following proposition, to wit: MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION

ACTION 9.B. TAKE DEEMED NECESSARY No action was taken by the Council. 10. COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE ACTION NEW BUSINESS 10.A. LIQUOR PERMIT APPROVAL Upon a motion of Mr. Percy, seconded by Mr. Wilson, the Council approved the liquor permits of Ali Zidan (BJ’s Daiquiri Shack); Constance K. Ross (Ross’ One Stop, LLC); Raymond Minor (Ray’s Lounge); Rosa Mae Barnes Bailey (Bailey’s Bar & Grocery); Shirley Mae Davis (Mom’s Place); John H. Green (J.G. & Associates LLC d/b/a Wakefield Community Store); David Roshto (Damaro, Inc. d/b/a Fred’s Food Mart and Fred’s Travel Center Casino); and Douglas P. Kozan (DKOT Productions LLC d/b/a Captain Doug’s Rosemound Bait & General Store) contingent upon no objection by the District Attorney and payment of fees. Upon a motion of Mr. Percy, seconded by Mr. Wilson, the Council added to the agenda the liquor permits for Lindsey S. Wilcox (Wilcox Chevron, LLC); Caryn Whitmeyer Roland (Heirloom Cuisine, LLC); and Clyde Dubois (Bluffs Golf, LLC/Bluffs Golf, LLC) for consideration and action which was added after the 144 hour deadline. The Council, upon a motion of Mr. Percy, seconded by Mr. Wilson approved the liquor permits of Lindsey S. Wilcox (Wilcox Chevron, LLC); Caryn Whitmeyer Roland (Heirloom Cuisine, LLC); and Clyde Dubois (Bluffs Golf, LLC/Bluffs Golf, LLC) contingent upon no objection by the District Attorney and payment of fees. 10.B. APPOINT AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY

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South 2nd Ward Fire Station, 1021 Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg

Drivers License Office, 38 S. Main Street, Greensburg

District 4 Fire Station, 8352 Hwy. 37, Greensburg

Hwy. 16 Voting Booth, 43076 Hwy. 16, Pine Grove

District 4 Fire Station, 8352 Hwy. 37, Greensburg

Hwy. 16 Voting Booth, 43076 Hwy. 16, Pine Grove

Montpelier Fire Station, 36400 Hwy. 16, Montpelier

Hillsdale Fire Station, 3313 Hwy. 1045, Amite

Hwy. 441 Voting Booth, 22553 Hwy. 441, Kentwood

Old Woodland School Site, 2816 Hwy. 1046, Amite

There was found by said count and canvass that the following votes had been cast at the said special election IN FAVOR OF and AGAINST, respectively, the proposition as hereinabove set forth at the following polling places, to-wit:

The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the St. Helena Parish Hospital, Board Room, 16874 Hwy. 43N, Greensburg, Louisiana, on Monday, January, 26, 2015, at FOUR-THIRTY O’CLOCK (4:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.

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North Helena Fire Station, 5080 Hwy. 1043, Greensburg

South 2nd Ward Fire Station, 1021 Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg

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Drivers License Office, 38 S. Main Street, Greensburg

District 4 Fire Station, 8352 Hwy. 37, Greensburg

258

At 8:37 p.m., the Council returned to the meeting place. Mr. Percy offered a motion to exit the executive session and return to regular session. Seconded by Mr. Wilson. There was no objection. Motion carried.

Upon a motion of Mr. Percy, seconded by Mr. Wilson the Council appointed Ms. Sherrel W. Johnson as Assistant Secretary.

The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.

At 8:11 p.m., Mr. Kean offered a motion to enter into executive session not to exceed twenty minutes. Seconded by Mr. Wilson. There was no objection. The ADA and Lambert abstained and did not participate in the session. Motion carried.

The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the District, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m., and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:

Shall St. Helena Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy and collect a special tax of seven (7) mills on all property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $338,100 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2017 and ending with the year 2026, for the purpose of maintaining and operating hospital facilities in the Parish?

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION

10.C. YEAR 2015

/s/ Naveed Awan Secretary

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Hwy. 16 Voting Booth, 43076 Hwy. 16, Pine Grove

District 4 Fire Station, 8352 Hwy. 37, Greensburg

Hwy. 16 Voting Booth, 43076 Hwy. 16, Pine Grove

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Montpelier Fire Station, 36400 Hwy. 16, Montpelier

Hillsdale Fire Station, 3313 Hwy. 1045, Amite

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Hillsdale Fire Station, 3313 Hwy. 1045, Amite

Hwy. 441 Voting Booth, 22553 Hwy. 441, Kentwood

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Old Woodland School Site, 2816 Hwy. 1046, Amite

ABSENTEE TOTALS MAJORITY FOR

Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Greensburg, Louisiana, on this, the 8th day of September, 2014. ATTEST:

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The polling places above specified being the only polling places designated at which to hold the said election, it was therefore shown that there was a total of 2,350 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 1,381 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 969 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth. Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Proposition as herein¨above set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the District on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

/s/ Daisy Callihan Chairman

Mr. Lambert offered a motion to set the dates of the regular Council meetings on the first and third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in this meeting room and rescheduling the January meeting date for January 20th, 2015. Seconded by Ms. Howle. Discussion by the Council and public comments were allowed by those wishing to do so. Mr. Percy entered a substitute motion to set the dates of the regular Council meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in this meeting room effective February 1st, 2015 and set the January meeting on January 20th, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Lambert. Upon a roll call vote, voting in favor of the motion were Percy, Lambert, Howle and Wilson. Voting in opposition were Williams, Young and Kean. Motion passed 43. ii. Take action deemed necessary Action above.

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2015 10.D. CONFERENCE(S) / CONVENTION(S) i. PJAL Annual Convention – January 29th – 31st, at the New Orleans Marriott Two members of the Council expressed an interest in attending the annual Police Jury Association of Louisiana’s annual convention in New Orleans. Legislative ii. NACo Conference – February 21st – 25th, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. One member of the Council expressed an interest in attending the NACo Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. Annual iii. NACo Convention and Exposition – July 10th – 13th, at the Charlotte Convention Center (Mecklenburg County/Charlotte, NC) Two members of the Council expressed an interest in attending the annual NACo Convention and Exposition in Charlotte, NC. iv. Discuss attendance and/or take action deemed appropriate No action was taken by the Council. 11. OLD BUSINESS 11.A. BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENT i. Discuss and/or accept applicants

/s/ Naveed Awan Secretary PROCLAMATION I, the undersigned Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of St. Helena Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, State of Louisiana, the governing authority of St. Helena Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, State of Louisiana (the “District”), do hereby declare, proclaim and announce that the proposition submitted at the special election held in the District on Saturday, December 6, 2014, was CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special election, all as described and set out in the above Procès Verbal. THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Greensburg, Louisiana, on this, the 29th day of January, 2015. /s/ Daisy Callihan Chairman

Mr. Lambert nominated Mr. Alan L. Kirkpatrick to the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Percy made a motion accepting the appointment of Mr. Alan L. Kirkpatrick to the Board of Adjustment. Seconded by Mr. Young. Ms. Williams offered a substitute motion nominating Mr. Charles Griffin to the Board of Adjustment. Dies for lack of acceptance of the substitute motion. Mr. Lambert offered a motion to table the appointment for the Board of Adjustment. Seconded by Mr. Percy. Due to objection, upon a roll call vote, voting in favor of the motion were Percy, Young, Lambert, Howle and Wilson. Voting in opposition were Williams and Kean. Motion passed 5-2.

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There were no applicants for the one (1) remaining Legislative seat on the Port Commission.

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I, the undersigned Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of St. Helena Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), the governing authority of St. Helena Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, State of Louisiana (the “District”), do hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct copy of the proceedings and Procès Verbal made by said Governing Authority on Monday, January 26, 2015, providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in the District on Saturday, December 6, 2014, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein. IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature of the District at Greensburg, Louisiana, on this, the 29th day of January, 2015. Naveed Awan Secretary 5089056-feb 5-1t

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EXHIBIT “A”

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

that the public hearing had ended when the item was tabled.

/s/ Naveed Awan Secretary

SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The result of said election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law.

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THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Greensburg, Louisiana, on this, the 29th day of January, 2015.

SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in St. Helena Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, State of Louisiana, on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2014, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein, and said Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the special election.

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Mr. Lambert made a motion to set the date and time of the public hearing for the ordinance to amend and create whole voting precincts with respect to the West Feliciana Parish Council Plan 2A providing four (4) single member districts and one (1) at large district for January 20, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in this meeting room. Seconded by Mr. Percy. There were no objections. Motion carried.

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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of St. Helena Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of St. Helena Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, State of Louisiana, that:

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Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part of this Procès Verbal is a copy of the Notice of Special Election and proof of publication thereof.

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Percy and Young. Lambert abstained. Motion results 4-2-1 which did not produce the five votes necessary to kill the ordinance at the introductory stage.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Joe Lee and seconded by Mrs. Henrietta McCoy:

A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in St. Helena Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 6, 2014, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein.

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Upon a motion of Mr. Percy, seconded by Mr. Wilson, the Council authorized the Council Secretary to advertise openings for the Board of Adjustment, Port Commission, Fire Board, Library Board and Tourist Commission. 11.B. CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION ON INDEPENDENCE SEWER RATES Mr. Ferguson gave a recap of prior discussions on setting sewer rates for the Independence system and proposed a fee of $250 for connection to all parish sewer facilities which was tabled at a prior meeting. The ADA expressed concern as to whether or not the public hearing ended prior to the tabling of the item. He further stated an ordinance can only be amended in the public hearing. The minutes were read and it was determined

The Council, upon a motion of Mr. Percy, seconded by Mr. Lambert removed the item from table and set the date and time of the public hearing for January 20th, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in this meeting room to adopt and/or amend an ordinance establishing fees for connection to the Independence Sewer System. 11.E. DISCUSS CONDITION AND NEEDED REPAIRS TO ISLAND ROAD LOW WATER BRIDGE The Chair shared the concerns of residents on both the condition and needed repairs to the bridge. The Director of Public Works, Mr. Ferguson responded with a plan for repairs which is one of the top three (3) priority bridges for the Parish. 12. PARISH PRESIDENT’S REPORT Mr. Kevin Couhig responded to Mr. Kean regarding the audit presentation which he had no report at this time. He reminded the Council of the noted errors identified on the map for the Final Phase I Plat Plan of New Jerusalem Estates at the time of approval. He then reported that the deficiencies on the map that existed have been corrected and the correct map should be recorded. 13. ADJOURNMENT At 9:30 p.m., upon a motion by Mr. Percy, seconded by Mr. Lambert the Council stood adjourned until the regular meeting of January 20, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. /s/Heather R. Howle, Chairperson /s/Rolanda J. Robinson, Secretary 5085179-feb 5-1t

NOTICE --PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2015. The Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, met in special session on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Four-Thirty (4:30) o’clock p.m. pursuant to the provisions of the following written notice given to each and every member thereof and fully posted in the manner required by law, viz: January 5, 2015 St. Francisville, Louisiana NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That a special meeting of the Parish Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, has been ordered and called and will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Four-Thirty (4:30) p.m. in the Parish Council Meeting Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana. AGENDA FOR JANUARY 6, 2015 1) Call to Order (Please place cell phone on silent or vibrate.) 2) Roll Call 3) Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance 4) Rules of Meeting Order and Public Comment Requests 5) Approval of agenda items for consideration and action 6) Vacancy of West Feliciana’s Office of the Constable i.

Call Election vacancy

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iii. Take action deemed necessary 7) Adjournment The meeting is open to the public. BY ORDER OF THE CHAIRPERSON By: /s/Rolanda J. Robinson, Secretary 1. CALL TO ORDER The Parish Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish by the Hon. John S. Kean, IV, Council Vice-Chair. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Hon. John S. Kean, IV and Council members Lea Reid Williams, Melvin Young, Merrick R. Lambert and Otis L. Wilson ABSENT: Mel Percy and Heather R. Howle OTHER(S): P a r i s h President, Kevin Couhig and the Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Michael L. Hughes 3. PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Those who liked joined in the saying of the Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. RULES OF MEETING ORDER AND PUBLIC COMMENT REQUESTS The Vice-Chair stated that the meeting would be conducted under Robert’s Rules of Order unless otherwise noted and asked those willing to speak on an agenda item to complete the public comment form and turn them in to the Secretary. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION The Council, on motion of Mr. Lambert, seconded by Mr. Young approved the agenda items for consideration and action. 6. VACANCY OF WEST FELICIANA’S OFFICE OF THE CONSTABLE The ADA read correspondence from the Secretary of State’s Office explaining the status of the Office of the Constable. 6.i. CALL SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL VACANCY Upon a motion of Mr. Lambert, seconded by Mr. Wilson, the Council called the election as set forth in the proclamation as follows: PROCLAMATION WEST FELICIANA PARISH COUNCIL A Proclamation declaring a vacancy in the office of Constable for the Parish of West Feliciana, appointing an interim Constable and calling a special election to fill the vacancy. WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the Office of Constable of West Feliciana Parish effective January 1, 2015; and, WHEREAS, the unexpired term for the said vacant office exceeds one (1) year and no appointed officer exists to assume the duties of that office; and, WHEREAS, in such cases made and provided by La. R. S. 18:602, and other applicable laws of the State of Louisiana, the West Feliciana Parish Council, being the governing authority of the Parish of West Feliciana, is authorized and empowered to appoint a qualified person to serve as interim consta-

NOW THEREFORE: 1. The West Feliciana Parish Council hereby appoints Ronald J. “Ronnie” Bourgeois, who, upon taking the oath of that office, shall serve as and perform the duties of Constable for the Parish of West Feliciana until a successor is elected and takes office; 2. The West Feliciana Parish Council hereby issues a Notice, Call and Proclamation for a special primary and special general election to be held throughout the jurisdiction of West Feliciana Parish for the purpose of electing a constable. 3. Any qualified person desiring to become a candidate for the office shall file the notice of candidacy, accompanied either by a qualifying fee or a nominating petition, as required or authorized by law, with the appropriate election official in the manner and form and under the procedures and conditions provided by La R.S. 18:402, 18:467, 18:467.1, 18:468 and any applicable provision, of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, during the period commencing on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, and ending at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015. 4. The election herein called, noticed and provided for and proclaimed shall be held and conducted under the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, being Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. 5. The date of the primary election is fixed for Saturday, October 24, 2015, and the date for the general election for Saturday, November 21, 2015, at the times and places, and in the manner prescribed by law. 6. Accordingly, the Secretary of State, the Commissioner of Elections, the Parish Board of Election Supervisors for the Parish of West Feliciana, the Clerk of Court for the Parish of West Feliciana, the Registrar of Voters for the Parish of West Feliciana and all other persons charged with any power, function, right, duty, or responsibility in conducting elections in the jurisdiction of constable, Parish of West Feliciana, are authorized, requested, directed and empowered to exercise every lawful function, do every act necessary to conduct elections, cause the returns thereof to be made, and in general, to perform all related and incidental functions necessary to canvass and promulgate the results thereof. 7. Within twenty –four (24) hours of the date and time of adoption of this proclamation, copies hereof shall be sent by certified mail to the Clerk of the 20th Judicial District Court for West Feliciana Parish and to the Secretary of State of the State of Louisiana. MOVED by Merrick R. Lambert, seconded by Lea Reid Williams: On roll call vote, the vote was: YEAS: Williams, Young, Lambert, Kean and Wilson NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Percy and Howle And the foregoing Proclamation was adopted on this 6th day of January, 2015. WEST FELICIANA PARISH COUNCIL BY: /s/Heather R. Howle Heather R. Howle Chairperson /s/Rolanda J. Robinson Rolanda J. Robinson Secretary CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that the foregoing Proclamation was adopted by the West Feliciana Parish Council in special session duly convened at 4:30 p.m. CST on January 6, 2015 and that it has been not been rescinded or repealed. ST. FRANCISVILLE, LOUISIANA, this 7th day of January, 2015. /s/Heather R. Howle HEATHER R. HOWLE CHAIRPERSON, WEST FELICIANA PARISH COUNCIL /s/Rolanda J. Robinson ROLANDA J. ROBINSON SECRETARY, WEST FELICIANA PARISH COUNCIL 6.ii. APPOINT CONSTABLE

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The Council, upon a motion of Mr. Lambert, seconded by Ms. Williams appointed Ronald J. “Ronnie” Bourgeois to serve as Interim Constable. 6.iii. Take action deemed necessary Action taken by the Council is noted above. 7. ADJOURNMENT At 4:41 p.m., upon a motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Lambert, the Council stood adjourned to meet in regular session on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Five-Thirty (5:30) p.m. in the Parish Council Meeting Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana. /s/Heather R. Howle, Chairperson /s/Rolanda J. Robinson, Secretary 5085182-feb 5-1t

NOTICE TO BIDDERS --SP# 9905 Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, (P.O. Box 94095), Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following: File No. V29041O, Solicitation No. 2258940 – Meat – PE, March 2015, 02/19/2015 File No. V542541, Solicitation No. 2258939 – March, 2015 Ends and Pieces, PE, 02/19/2015 Bid proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.Louisiana.gov/ osp or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. Paul Holmes Interim Director of State Procurement FAX (225) 342-8688 5088293-feb 5-1t

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PUBLIC NOTICE --ST. FRANCISVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Wednesday, February 25, 2015 5:30 pm St. Francisville Town Hall, 11936 Ferdinand Street

Galilee Full Gospel Baptist Church, Inc., on the South by Leon Hargrove Estate and Carolyn Cornish, and on the West by The Hunting Party L.L.C. and can be more particularly described on the attached plat of survey dated May 17, 2014 by Tobias P. Ford, Jr, PLS entitled “Plat Showing Survey of 6.656 acres Remainder of Lot 3-A Frank Turner Tract, Sections 57, T2S, R3W, G.L.D., West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana for The Estate of Frank Turner” as follows:

The Planning Commission of the Town of St. Francisville in accordance with the provisions of Part VIII of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 25th, in the Town Hall Meeting Room, St. Francisville Town Hall, 11936 Ferdinand Street, on the following applications: Pursuant to Section 8.1.H of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the Town of St. Francisville (hereinafter “Town”) an application for a map correction on one contiguous and undivided lot of record. The West Feliciana Parish School Board property (the site of the former school) will be corrected to reflect the Institutional (IS) zoning designation. The Public is invited to attend. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Shannon Sturgeon, at (225) 635-3688, describing the assistance that is needed. Shannon Sturgeon, Town Clerk Town of St. Francisville P. O. Box 400 225 635-3688

Commencing at the southeast corner which is monumented by an iron pipe; thence N73°06’54”W a distance of 241.30’to a point and corner being the southwest corner; thence N4°01’35”E a distance of 150.00’ to a point and corner; thence N73°06’54”W a distance of 100’ to a point and corner monumented by and ½” iron pipe; thence N14°01’34”E a distance of 299.43’ to a point monumented by a ½” iron pipe; thence N33°54’12”W a distance of 593.30’ to a point and corner being the northwest corner and monumented by ½” iron pipe; thence S72°53’22”E a distance of 644.20 feet to a point and corner being the northeast corner and monumented by an iron bolt; thence S07°52’34”E a distance of 404.33’ to a point and corner monumented by an ½” iron pipe; thence 70°19’44”W a distance of 203.73’ to a point and corner; thence S10°38’44”E a distance of 375.37’ to a point monumented by an ½” iron pipe being the POINT OF BEGINNING, said Remainder of Lot 3-A contains 6.656 acres. This meeting is open to the public. By: /s/ Sally M. Snowden West Feliciana Parish Council

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC PUBLIC HEARING: REZONING REQUEST --NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Parish of West Feliciana will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.

Further, the West Feliciana Parish Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.

Both public hearings will be held in the Parish Council Meeting Room in the Courthouse Annex, Second Floor at 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, La.

The following Rezoning Request will be considered:

Galilee Full Gospel Baptist Church Inc. 7052 Galilee Church Road St. Francisville. Louisiana 70775 R-A to S-1 Proposed Use: Church Parking Lot and Cemetery

Barrow Family Investments, LLC 8100 Block of Solitude Rd. St. Francisville, La. 70775 R-A to M-1

A certain piece or parcel of land together with all improvements thereon and all the rights, ways, privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertainins, being, lying and situated in Section 57, Township 2 South, Range 3 West, Greensburg Land District, West Feliciana Parish, State of Louisiana, and being known as remainder of Lot 3A of Phillips Place (7.0 acres LESS Lot 3-A-1, .3439 acres) owned by Frank Turner, bounded now or formerly, on the North by Robert Sterling, on the East by Harvest L. White and

Proposed Use: Land will be used to warehouse drilling equipment and holding tanks will be built on site A certain tract or parcel of land, together with all improvements thereon and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, and prescriptions appurtenant thereto, being located in Section 57, Township 2 South, Range 3 West, Greensburg Land District, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, being 10.00 acre Lot 1, bound on the north by Solitude Road, on the south and east by the remainder of 61.4 acre Barrow Tract, and on the west by Turner Subdivision, being a portion of the 61.4

Beginning at a point in the centerline of Solitude Road at the northwest corner of the Barrow Tract and the northeast corner of Turner Subdivision; thence northeasterly along the centerline of Solitude approximately 300 feet; thence southeasterly parallel to the boundary line between the Barrow Tract and Turner Subdivision approximately 1452 feet; thence southwesterly approximately 300 feet to a point on the Barrow Tract and Turner Subdivision boundary line; thence northwesterly on the Barrow Tract and Turner Subdivision boundary line approximately 1452 feet to the centerline of Solitude Road and the point of beginning, said parcel containing 10.00 acres. Lot 1 to be more completely described with an official property boundary survey. This meeting is open to the public. By: /s/ Sally M. Snowden West Feliciana Parish Council 5088312-feb 5-12-19-3t

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC --PUBLIC HEARING: PLANNING & ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Parish of West Feliciana will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Further, the West Feliciana Parish Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 23rd, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Both public hearings will be held in the Parish Council Meeting Room in the Courthouse Annex, Second Floor at 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, La. The following proposed amendment is to be considered: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE WEST FELICIANA PLANNING AND ZONING ORDINANCE, EXHIBIT “E”, PARISH SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, SECTION VI (SEWERAGE AND WATER SUPPLY) AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER WITH RESPECT THERETO: Section 1- Amendment Exhibit “E”, Parish Subdivision Regulations, Section VI (Sewerage and Water Supply) of the West Feliciana Planning and Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to add the following language: All proposed subdivisions shall have approved sanitary sewage treatment, and must comply with the following: i.

If no public sewer transportation network is available within 1,350-ft, individual sewer treatment will be allowed for proposed subdivisions with sixty (60) lots or less, provided the minimum lot area is forty-thousand (40,000) square feet per lot, with a minimum road frontage of 125-ft.

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10290 mation and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.Louisiana.gov/ osp or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. Paul Holmes Interim Director of State Procurement FAX (225) 342-8688 5088579-feb 5-1t

Section 3- Enactment As amended, The West Feliciana planning and Zoning Ordinance remains in full force and effect. This meeting is open to the public By:/s/ Sally M. Snowden West Feliciana Parish Council 5088322-feb 5-12-19-3t

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC --PUBLIC HEARING: PLANNING & ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Parish of West Feliciana will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held in the Parish Council Meeting Room in the Courthouse Annex, Second Floor at 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, La. The following proposed amendments to the West Feliciana Planning and Zoning Ordinance are to be considered: COMPILATION OF EXHIBITS; “E” (PARISH SUBDIVSION REGUALTION), “F” (PARISH SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE), “G” (PARISH SCHEDULE OF CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES), AND “H” (PROTOCOL) OF THE WEST FELICIANA PARISH PLANNING AND ZONING ORDINANCE INTO; “ARTICLE VI” (LAND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS), ALONG WITH CORRECTIONS AND UPDATES. This meeting is open to the public. By:/s/ Sally M. Snowden West Feliciana Parish Council 5088327-feb 5-12-19-3t

NOTICE TO BIDDERS --SP# 9914 Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, (P.O. Box 94095), Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following: File No. V542511, Solicitation No. 2258931 – Soybean Seed, Prison Enterprise, 02/19/2015 Bid proposal forms, infor-

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10295 SHERIFF’S SALE --Twenty-First Judicial District court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of St. Helena Citimortgage, Inc. Vs. 22,442 Ruby Mae Hurst, et al By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Twenty-First Judicial Court of Louisiana, Parish of St. Helena in and for the Parish of St. Helena Parish, in the above entitled and numbered suit, I have seized and will proceed to sell at public auction for cash to the last and highest bidder and according to law, sale to take place at the principal front door of the Court House in Greensburg, Louisiana on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Between the hours prescribed by law, beginning at ten o’clock a.m. the following mentioned and described property in the Parish of St. Helena, State of Louisiana, to-wit: WITH APPRAISEMENT A CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND lying and being in Section 8, Township 1 South, Range 5 East, St. Helena Parish, State of Louisiana, containing 2.0 acres, more or less together with all buildings and improvements thereon, described as follows: BEGIN AT A POINT which is South 89 degrees 51 minutes West 1073 feet from Northeast Corner of Section 8, Township 1 South, Range 5 East, thence South 0 degrees 15 minutes West 290 feet; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes West 299.5 feet; thence North 0 degrees 03 minutes West 290.4 feet; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes East 300.9 feet to Point of Beginning. Which has the address of 48 McKinley Hurst Lane, Greensburg, LA 70441. Terms of Sale: CASH, according to law with appraisement Greensburg, La., Advertise January 08, 2015 and February 05, 2015 Louis Graham Arceneaux, Attorney Nathaniel Williams, Sheriff 5067039-jan 8-feb 5-2t

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10295 NOTICE --ST. HELENA PARISH SCHOOL DISTRICT Greensburg, Louisiana BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2015 BIDS TO BE OPENED: 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2015 The St. Helena Parish School Board will accept sealed bids at its office, 354 Sitman Street, Greensburg, Louisiana or via email at dcooper@sthpk-12.net for the following project: SCOPE OF WORK It is the intent of these specifications to cover the major components as part of the relocation of portable classroom buildings. This scope of work is intended to include descriptions of work to be performed through final inspection. St. Helena Parish School Board must remain fully operational during construction. Contractor shall be required to schedule work so that there is no disruption to instruction at the school sites. Bid price shall include all associated services required to furnish and deliver services to the St. Helena Parish School Board. Costs for all permits, inspection fees, ground preparation, electrical, plumbing and any other materials and equipment necessary for completion of the project shall be included in the bid price. Move a 10 Classroom Portable building located at St. Helena College and Career Academy, 14340 Highway 37, Greensburg, LA 70441 to St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy, 1798 Highway 1042, Greensburg, LA (Building will be placed where two 2 classroom buildings are currently located) Move two 2 classroom buildings from current location at St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy, 1798 Highway 1042, Greensburg, LA to another location at the same site. Anyone wishing to view the sites prior to submitting bids can contact Ms. Delesia Cooper @ 225.222.4349 or Ms. Leatrice Reid @ 225.222.4349, ext. 233 to schedule an appointment 5086379-feb 5-1t

LEGAL NOTICE ---5NORTHEAST GREENSBURG FIELD 15-136 STATE OF LOUISIANA OFFICE OF CONSERVATION BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be held in the Hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015, upon the application of

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10295 PALOMA RESOURCES, LLC. At such hearing the Commissioner of Conservation will consider evidence relative to the issuance of Orders pertaining to the following matters relating to the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale, Reservoir A, in the Northeast Greensburg Field, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. 1. To create one (1) additional drilling and production unit for the exploration for and production of oil and gas from the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale, Reservoir A, such unit to be designated TMS RA SUJ. 2. To force pool and integrate all separately owned tracts, mineral leases and other property interests within the proposed unit, with each tract sharing in unit production on a surface acreage basis of participation. 3. To designate Paloma Resources, LLC as the operator of, and a unit well for the proposed unit, if appropriate. 4. To provide that with respect to horizontal wells drilled to the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale, Reservoir A, within or to serve the proposed unit, where the horizontal portion of the well is cased and cemented back above the top of the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale, Reservoir A, the distance to any unit boundary and any offset well(s) should be calculated based on the distance to the nearest perforation in the well, and not based on the penetration point or terminus. 5. To extend to the proposed unit, to the extent not inconsistent herewith, the field spacing rules and all other pertinent provisions of Office of Conservation Order No. 1580, effective September 9, 2014, as amended and supplemented by the 1580 Series of Orders, and all applicable Statewide Orders. 6. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent. The Tuscaloosa Marine Shale, Reservoir A was fully defined in Order No. 1580, effective September 9, 2014. A plat is available for inspection in the Office of Conservation in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Louisiana. http://dnr.louisiana.gov/co n shearings All parties having interest therein shall take notice thereof. BY ORDER OF: JAMES H. WELSH COMMISSIONER OF CONSERVATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE AT THE HEARING, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CONSERVATIONENGINEERING DIVISION AT P.O. BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 IN WRITING WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE HEARING DATE. "This Notice does not constitute a summons to appear but is merely an invitation to attend the

St. Helena Public Notices

10295 hearing if you so desire. Copies of this Notice are being sent to all known Interested and Represented Parties and Interested Owners. This Legal Notice has been published in THE ADVOCATE, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and will be published again in The Advocate, Baton Rouge" 5087462-feb 5-1t

NOTICE --TWENTY FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. HELENA STATE OF LOUISIANA SUCCESSION OF ESTHER KAY BLADES MULLENDORE NO. 19,047 FILED: 1/23/15 DIV: "F" /s/ Felicia S. Lee DY. CLERK OF COURT WHEREAS, the testamentary executor of the above estate, has made application to the Court for the authority to execute a Partial Release of Partition of Property, of the immovable property hereinafter described to-wit: That certain piece or parcel of land, being a portion of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southeast Quarter SE 1/4) of Section 7, T2S, R6E, Greensburg Land District, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, with the improvements thereon, and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a five eights (5/8) inch iron rod found marking the Southeast corner of the said Section 7; thence proceed North a distance of 982.00 feet to a one-half (1/2) inch iron rod set at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of said Section 7 and the Point of Beginning; thence proceed South 89 degrees 27 minutes 48 seconds West a distance of 574.12 feet to a one-half (1/2) inch iron rod set; thence proceed North 01 degrees 28 minutes 29 seconds East a distance of 1,355.14 feet to a one-half (1/2) inch iron rod set; thence proceed South 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 539.22 feet to a one-half (1/2) inch iron rod set on the East line of Section 7; thence proceed South along said line a distance of 1,347.59 feet back to the Point of Beginning. The above described parcel contains 17.27 acres inclusive of that part located in Louisiana Highway 440, as surveyed by Turner Surveys, L.L.C. job number 14-0000, dated December 7, 2013, and subject to all restrictions and servitudes that may be of record. Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the decedent herein, and of this estate, be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to any such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Mildred T. Cyprion Clerk PONDER AND PONDER BY: /s/ J. Lynn Ponder

St. Helena Public Notices

10295 #18722 J. LYNN PONDER P.O. BOX 217 AMITE, LA 70422 985-748-6800 5088555-feb 5-1t

NOTICE --TWENTY FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. HELENA STATE OF LOUISIANA SUCCESSION OF ESTHER KAY BLADES MULLENDORE NO 19,047 FILED: 1/23/15 DIV.: "E" /s/ Felicia S. Lee DY CLERK OF COURT NOTICE TO EXECUTE TIMBER DEED WHEREAS, the executor of the above estate has petitioned the Court for the authority to execute a Timber deed to Good Hope, Inc. for the interest of the Estate of Esther Kay Blades Mullendore, located on the below described property: 34 acres of land located in St. Helena Parish, LA, more particularly described as located in Sections 17 and 42 Township 2 South, Range 6 East UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TOWIT: TWENTY THREE THOUSAND THIRTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($23,030.00) CASH Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the decedent herein, and of this estate, be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days, from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Mildred T. Cyprion Clerk J. LYNN PONDER ATTORNEY-AT-LAW P.O. BOX 217 AMITE, LA 70422 985-748-6800 5088562-feb 5-1t

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