The St. Francisville Democrat 03-19-2015

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Construction begins at St. Helena Parish Jail facility BY STEPHANIE WARREN

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Renovations have begun at the St. Helena Parish Jail in Greensburg. As part of the renovations, improvements will be made to the booking area, and fingerprinting and processing will

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Police Jury to revamp road plan

be moved to a room formerly housing communications. The communications unit will be moved to the old chief deputy’s office, which will be enlarged to accommodate more than one dispatcher in case 911 is ever moved to the parish, Police Chief Chester Pritchett said. The 911 center in Amite

manages the parish’s 911 calls, Pritchett said. Improvements also will be made to the visitation area. Sheriff Nat Williams said additional security measures will be added, including the installation of new security cameras and a fenced garage area. A secured entryway or sally port

will be added for the safety of the prisoners and the public. The new enclosures will feature remote-control operation so inmates can be loaded and unloaded behind the gated area. “I pushed for years for new or improved jail facilities to address those safety concerns,” Williams said.

The sheriff said the cost of the renovations will come close to $230,000. The project is funded through two 2014 Louisiana Legislature capital outlay appropriations of $190,000 and $50,000. The project is being overseen by the Louisiana Division of Facility Planning and Control, Williams

said. Architect John Campo developed the design based on Williams’ needs, and bids went out on construction. Hunt Ragusa General Contractors, of Independence, was awarded the contract. äSee JAIL, page 2G

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Special to The Advocate CLINTON — The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury’s plan to seek bids for a $2 million election year road improvement program fell apart Tuesday over the issue of whether some gravel roads should be in the project. Jurors were poised to vote on advertising for construction bids until Juror Dwight Hill objected to paving some gravel roads. Hill said jurors had agreed several years ago to overlay all of the parish’s paved roads before paving gravel roads. “Is it my fault I have one gravel road in my district?” asked Juror Larry Beauchamp, who had included Andrews Road as one of two proposed projects in his district, which includes the town of Clinton. “He can’t overlay the roads in the town of Clinton,” jury President Dennis Aucoin said. “We split it up by dollar amount in each district to make it fair to each juror,” Juror Chris Hall said, referring to a committee meeting attended by all jurors where the road list was developed. Juror Louis Kent said the jury is supposed to operate on the “unit system” in which projects are selected through a parishwide priority system. “We’re back on the ward system … to pacify certain jurors,”

Built in the 1830s, Rosedown State Historic Site was part of a 10-year restoration project that salvaged Rosedown Plantation. It is also a National Historic Landmark. The focus of the Audubon State Historic Site for more than half a century, Oakley Plantation is a West Indies-style three-story structure. Artist-naturalist John James Audubon worked there as a tutor and drawing instructor in 1821.

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Initially purchased in 1820 by Bartholomew Barrow from his brother William Bartholomew III, of Highland, for $20,000, the acquisition would become the gardens of Afton Villa, which are part of the 44th annual Audubon Pilgrimage on March 20-22.

Grace Episcopal Church was established in 1827. The present building was completed in time for Easter Day 1860. Severely damaged in the Civil War by gunboats, the church was not consecrated until 1891.

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The 44th annual Audubon Pilgrimage — set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday — celebrates spring in St. Francisville. For more than four decades, the West Feliciana Historical Society has thrown

open the doors of historic structures to commemorate artist and naturalist John James Audubon, who stayed in the area painting a number of his famous bird studies.

The annual celebration includes tours of private homes and the state historic sites, as well as other daytime and nighttime activities. äSee AUDUBON, page 2G

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First South Farm Credit member/borrowers will receive approximately $15.8 million in patronage refund checks in April, Roger F. Chappell, chief executive officer, announced March 4. Patronage, which is a form

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Private homes Four homes are featured at the Audubon Pilgrimage. RetreatPlantation was built around 1823 on property of Sarah Bingman and named Soldier’s Retreat by her second husband, Clarence Mulford, a U.S. Army captain at nearby Fort Adams. A 11/2-story Anglo-Creole home with architectural details set on a bluff overlooking Little Bayou Sara, it has been restored by owners C.B. and Mary C. de Laureal Owen, continuing seven generations of Percy family occupancy since 1859. At the opposite end of the parish is Dogwood, in the Thompson Creek delta, on lands initially granted by Spain to Jean Cloccinet as part of a failed resettlement of Acadian exiles. The house was begun in 1803 by George Freeland, an early settler from the Carolinas. His initial hewn-log, shed-roof house,

of dividend payment, is based on First South’s year-end earnings. “First South Farm Credit had another year of strong business performance. As a cooperative, we are proud to continue our tradition of having our member/borrowers share in our success and profits,� said Dan

West, chairman of the First South board of directors. “This is the 20th consecutive year we’ve paid a patronage refund. Over that period of time, First South has declared patronage totaling over $279 million to be paid to its member/borrowers through patronage refunds and retirements of allocated

surplus.� “When we distribute our profits to our borrowers, it reduces their effective cost of borrowing,� Chappell stated, “and it proves there are distinct financial benefits in doing business on a cooperative basis. We offer a competitive interest rate upfront, then return a portion

two rooms flanking a hallway and topped by a sleeping loft, has been enlarged over the years and is home to the family of Rob and Missy Couhig. Also on the tour is The Oaks, built in 1888 by Judge Thomas Butler, a Confederate veteran, planter and police juror. From his family’s isolated plantation, Butler moved to be nearer to St. Francisville amenities, embellishing his new house with stained glass, fanciful gingerbread trim, dormers and turrets, Anne Butler, author and local historian, said. When the last of his nine children died, The Oaks became home to the E.I. Daniel family. Perched on a hilly lot overlooking St. Francisville’s Ferdinand Street, the Levert-Bockel House was constructed in 1918 for Mamie Bockel Levert using materials salvaged from flooded Bayou Sara properties inherited from her father, a prosperous Prussian immigrant saddler. In the bungalow’s front room, her husband, Dr. Eloi Levert, practiced medicine. It is the

home of the Tom Tully family.

have been nationally recognized for their authenticity, Butler said. The Saturday soiree, Light Up The Night, is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will feature music and dancing, dinner and drinks. “The Historic District around Royal Street is filled during the day with costumed children singing and dancing the Maypole, but in the evening, candles flicker and fireflies flit among the ancient moss-draped live oaks. There is no place more inviting for a leisurely stroll,� Butler said.

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Other popular features of the 2015 Audubon Pilgrimage include Audubon (Oakley Plantation) and Rosedown State Historic Sites; Afton Villa Gardens; three 19th-century churches: Grace Episcopal, Mount Carmel and United Methodist in St. Francisville and St. Mary’s Episcopal in Weyanoke; and the Rural Homestead with demonstrations of the rustic skills of daily pioneer life. Daytime features are open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and tours on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday activities are scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and include old-time hymn singing at United Methodist Church, the Audubon play in Temple Sinai, graveyard tours at Grace Episcopal cemetery, and a wine and cheese reception at Bishop Jackson Hall from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The reception will include vintage dancers and young ladies modeling detailed 1820s Pilgrimage costumes, which

For tickets and tour information, contact the West Feliciana Historical Society at (225) 6356330 or (225) 635-4224; visit www.audubonpilgrimage.info; or email sf@audubonpilgrimage.info. Tickets can be purchased at the Historical Society Museum on Ferdinand Street. A package including daytime tours and all evening entertainment Friday and Saturday also is available.

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Renovations have begun at the St. Helena Parish jail in Greensburg. Town officials said the $230,000 in upgrades are expected to be completed by June.

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Kent said. Kent, Hill, Keith Mills and Jason McCray voted to strike gravel roads slated for paving from the list, outvoting Beauchamp, Hall and Sean Smith, who supported the original list. Ed Brooks abstained, and Au-

coin votes only to break ties. Beauchamp left the meeting after the vote, and jurors decided to table the bid advertisements. Parish Manager J.R. Rouchon said the list will have to be revised because it included other gravel roads slated for paving. On another matter, jurors voted to sell the 10.7-acre public park at the intersection of Midway Road and La. 412 for $150,000 to the Slaughter Com-

Williams said he expects the renovations to be complete by late June. The jail houses approximately 56 inmates, including 12 from the Department of Corrections. The intake and processing of inmates is done in the building on the east side of the jail, which was built during the early 1980s and was the main office for the sheriff’s administrative office, with as many as a dozen offices crammed into the 3,500-square-foot building. Needing more administrative space, Williams negotiated two years ago with the St. Helena Police Jury for use of about 9,000 square feet of the closed Health Unit. Since then, Williams has moved the administration offices, detectives, civil, criminal and juvenile away from the courthouse square and into the old Health Unit building. The sheriff asked that residents with business at the facility follow the signs and red cones directing walking traffic for safety measures and to avoid the construction areas.

munity Charter School. Charter board member Chrissie O’Quin said the school is trying to arrange financing for a proposed $7 million building for the school, which now operates in temporary buildings on the site through a lease with the jury. The school has students in grades seven through 11, and O’Quin said the 12th grade will be added in the fall.

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west feliciana Bridge closed; Easter service set A West Feliciana Parish bridge on La. 965 between Freeland Road and La. 10 has been shut down for emergency repairs. According to Jim Ferguson, director of public works for West Feliciana Parish, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development was expected to begin repairs last week. Ferguson said the nature of the bridge repair work appears to be the abutment or headwall under the bridge that sustained damage after heavy rains in late February. Once DOTD workers begin the repair, motorists can expect five to 10 days for the work to be completed pending weather, Ferguson said. “We will be coordinating with the DOTD and continue to provide updated information as we receive it,� said Ferguson.

Fish fry fundraiser

A Lenten fish fry fundraiser benefiting the charities of the Knights of Columbus 7856 will be held at 6 p.m. March 20 and March 27 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 11485 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville. Fried or grilled catfish dinners with potato salad or fries, coleslaw, bread, dessert and a soft drink are $8.50 per plate.

Child round-up, open house

A child roundup for West Feliciana Parish youths from birth through age 4 will coincide with an open house event at Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville. Bains Lower Elementary and the West Feliciana Parish Family Service Center are hosting the Spring open house for parents who have children entering prekindergarten, head start or early head start in fall 2015. Bains will be open for tours from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. March

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24, when parents can visit the school to learn more about the educational programs offered, school officials said. The roundup event March 23-27 will offer enrollment options for children entering pre-K, early head start or head start. From 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day, parents can register their child as a new student. Parents will be required to complete a registration packet in addition to providing a birth certificate, immunization records, Social Security card and proof of residence, which can be verified by a valid driver’s license with current address, voter identification card, current lease agreement or utility bill showing proof of address. For information about prekindergarten, call (225) 6354696; Early Head Start, call (225) 635-5299; or Head Start, call (225) 635-5449.

Meet the author

Author Rod Davis will be at the West Feliciana Parish Library, 5114 Burnett Road, St. Francisville, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 24 to read from and discuss his new novel, “South, America.� The mystery novel is set in New Orleans and parts of Mississippi. “Davis is an academic from Texas, but his book reads as if it were written by a born and bred New Orleans native,� said Olivia Pass, chairwoman of the West Feliciana organization, A Celebration of Literature and Art. “Not only is it a page-turner with a thoughtfully poignant, mixed-

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Hemingbough’s annual Easter Sunrise service begins at 7 a.m. April 5. Everyone is invited to attend this nondemoninational service. race couple at the forefront of the adventure, but the prose is beautifully paced and intelligently written.� A short meeting will follow the author’s presentation to discuss the formation of an area writers’ group. This event is free. Light refreshments will be served. For information, email Pass at oliviapass@bellsouth. net.

Easter sunrise service

The 28th annual Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Hemingbough, 10101 La. 965,

St. Francisville, in the Greek amphitheater overlooking the lake beginning at 7 a.m. Easter morning. This nondenominational service is casual dress and will be led by the Rev. Chris Andrews. Coffee, juice and biscuits will be served to visitors. For information, call (225) 635-6617 or visit www. hemingbough.com.

ST. FRANCISVILLE — The West Feliciana Parish School Board approved a new four-year contract for Superintendent Hollis Milton, with a nearly 34 percent increase in pay. The vote was 4-3 with the majority supporting to raise Milton’s salary from $118,715 per year to $158,000 a year over the next four years. Milton will receive an expense compensation package of $800 per month, or $9,600 per year. School Board Finance Manager Ruthie Davis said the new contract is similar to Milton’s original contract except it removes any opportunities for incentive pay as requested by Milton, and it removes the 90-day notification time if he chooses to leave the position. In addition, Milton will receive up to 80 days of paid annual leave if he leaves the system. Voting in favor of the new deal were members Kevin Beauchamp, Amanda McKinney, Kelly O’Brien and Beth

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Symposium celebrates writers, photographers Advocate staff report About 150 writers filled Hemingbough’s Hempstead Hall in St. Francisville on Feb. 21 for the eighth annual Writers and Readers Symposium organized and produced by A Celebration of Literature and Art. Featured authors included Moira Crone, an award-winning short story writer and novelist from New Orleans; Ava Leavell Haymon, Louisiana’s Poet Laureate; Abigail Padgett, a San Diego native whose latest book is set in St. Francisville and Angola; and Richard Sexton, a photographer and author from New Orleans. The day was filled with discussions of the merits of literature in its various forms and genres, as well as the creative processes that the authors go through with their writing, Olivia Pass, CLA chairwoman, said. Crone said she had to read aloud her manuscript of “The Ice Garden” in her New Orleans studio “to run the writing through” her body. The oral rendering of the manuscript allowed her to achieve a novel with more nuanced speech that was more like oral language, Pass said Haymon talked about the importance of sound in language. “There are sounds that we connect with church — sonorous vowel sounds — and those we connect with harshness such as with expletives, which have hard consonant sounds,” Haymon said. “Poets use these devices to hone their poetry, whittling away the deadwood, and hopefully, leaving the core of feeling that conveys emotions and ideas to others quite succinctly.” Padgett discussed the characters in her most recent novel, “An Unremembered Grave,” which includes a vampire and witch. The author noted that vampire novels, which are so popular today,

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Richard Sexton, a nationally acclaimed photographer and author from New Orleans, presented a slide show of photographs from New Orleans that he juxtaposed with photographs from other Creole lands such as Cuba, Haiti and South America at the Writers and Readers Symposium Feb. 21 in St. Francisville. are generally popular during times of great change, such as in the Victorian Period and Industrial Revolution. Sexton examined architecture in New Orleans, Cuba, Haiti and South America, noting the similarity of Creole communities in his book “Creole World.” Sexton presented a slide show of photographs from New Orleans that he juxtaposed with photographs from other Creole lands, showing the similarity in the architecture, Pass said. A panel discussion by local artist and writer Carolyn Thornton had the authors answering questions about their work. “I think this was the best symposium ever,” said Wayne Blake, former symposium

erations, owner Teeda Moss said. “Painting en plein air simThe historic Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville is host- ply means painting outside,” ing an outdoors workshop, Jones said. “Even if you can’t draw a “En Plein Air,” for beginners from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday straight line, your creative taught by Tennessee artist Su- spirit is alive and waiting for your invitation to evolve, san Elizabeth Jones. No experience is necessary and where is a more beautifor participants who will ful setting to paint outside experience a leisurely day like the French Impressionists than during springtime painting outdoors. Cost is $125 and includes in beautiful St. Francisville supplies, instruction, lunch under the century-old shade and tour of the mansion. A trees of the antebellum Myrportion of the proceeds will tles Plantation?” Students will meet at 9 a.m. go toward restoration projects at the Myrtles to ensure on the patio for a compreits beauty and history are hensive lecture on the funpreserved for the enjoyment damentals of outdoor paintand education of future gen- ing and required equipment.

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committee member. Part of the symposium included the Novel Image photography exhibit, which combined photography with works of literature. Exhibit winners were Peter Verbois, first place; Nikki Chisolm, second place; and Helena Reynolds, third. On Feb. 28, Haymon and Padgett shared their knowledge about writing poetry and prose, respectively, at a soldout writers’ workshop at Butler Greenwood Plantation. Most of the participants wanted to learn how to refine their prose-writing skills from fiction to memoir writing such as aspiring writers from Irving and Seabrook, Texas; Natchez, Mississippi; and Louisianians from Oak Ridge to Slidell, Pass said.

The group of writers were divided into prose and poetry sessions taught by Haymon and Padgett. Pass said evaluations of the workshop revealed it was a success. “Overall, everyone felt as if they benefited tremendously from a day of intensive writing and editing,” Pass said. “We kept the workshop at a maximum of 20 people so they could receive individual help with their writing. The fact that it sold out and that participants raved about the quality of instruction in their evaluations, showed us that our workshop provided a greatly needed service for many people.” Pass said CLA hopes to offer similar workshops in the future.

From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., mation about the Myrtles, participants will be free to 7747 U.S. 61. roam the grounds to paint everything from magnolias, azaleas and live oaks to garden statuary to the home itself, Jones said. A boxed lunch will be provided by the Carriage House restaurant, and in the afternoon, students will be invited to tour the home. All levels of painting skills are welcome, but the class will be taught assuming students are new to painting en plein air. Class size is limited and reservations are required. Call Jones at (615) 216-5907 to reserve your easel or Moss at (225) 635-6277 for infor-

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The East Feliciana Council on Aging, Pre-register by emailing bjm@ba11102 Bank St., Clinton, is open from 7:30 tonrouge.bbb.org or by faxing number of a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. attendees and names, contact information, Most activities start at 11 a.m. Lunch is credit card and billing information to (225) served at noon. 346-1029. Public transportation to East Baton Clinton Town Hall meeting Rouge Parish is provided Monday through Friday by the East Feliciana transit system. The East Feliciana Parish Drug and AlcoFor information, call the Council on Aghol Awareness Council and District Attoring at (225) 683-9862. ney Sam D’Aquilla invites FRIDAY: 11 a.m., arthritis you to a community meeting movement exercise class at 6 p.m. March 26 at ClinMONDAY: 11 a.m., Southeast ton Town Hall, 11209 Bank Louisiana legal services St. (use rear entry). TUESDAY: Games The purpose of the meetWEDNESDAY: 11 a.m., bingo ing is for parents and youth MARCH 26: 11:30 a.m., deto ask questions and get AROUND votional followed by blood answers from drug council EAST FELICIANA pressure checks members, medical profesMARCH 27: 11 a.m., arthritis SGILL@ THEADVOCATE.COM sionals and law enforcemovement exercise class ment. Learn about what officials Food barrel pickup are doing to fight the war on drugs in East Feliciana Parish. Slaughter businesses, organizations or For information, call Maurene Selders, schools that have a Pack the Pantry food community liaison, at (225) 683-7020 or barrel are urged to contact the Zachary email maurenecollins@gmail.com. Food Pantry to confirm its location. The Zachary Food Pantry is attemptCrosby Youth Camp 5K ing to locate each barrel in an effort to maintain accurate records and coordinate Registration is underway for the Crosby pickups. Baptist Church 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk Hunger is a year-round issue, and the set for March 28 race in Crosby, Missisfood barrels provide a vital resource to sippi. those in need throughout the Slaughter and The event is a fundraiser for the church’s Zachary communities, Reggie Dykes, Zach- Youth Camp fund. ary Food Pantry director, said. Residents of East and West Feliciana Call Vince Giaccone at (225) 301-6607 or communities are invited to participate. email the businesses or organization’s adThe race promises safe and fun routes dress the barrel is located, as well as conwith prize drawings, grand prizes for first tact information, to vpgicc@bellsouth.net. place male and female. Registration starts at 7 a.m. followed by Parish 2 Parish luncheon the race at 8 a.m., which leaves from Crosby Baptist Church, 115 Church St. The Better Business Bureau of South To participate, registration fees are: 5K Central Louisiana is partnering with the East and West Feliciana Chambers of Com- single, $20 per person; 5K family (three or more people), $50 per family; 1-mile fun merce for a Parish 2 Parish networking luncheon March 25 at Hemingbough, 10500 run, $10 per person; and family rate for both races, $75 per family. Beach Road West, St. Francisville. To register early, mail name, gender, age, Businesses, chamber representatives and address, phone and/or email with fee to: parish leaders will be present to provide Crosby Baptist Church, Karen Hollowell, updates from the parishes and communi115 Church St., Crosby, MS 39633. ties. Registration is 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Send news and events for Around East Feincludes a self-guided tour of Hemingliciana to Stacy Gill at sgill@theadvocate. bough. The program and luncheon will be com by 3 p.m. Fridays or call (225) 993from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost to attend is 0066. $20 per person.

Stacy Gill

Photos provided by LEANNA CUPIT

East Feliciana 4-H memebers participated in the annual 4-H parish cookery contest March 7 at the old fire station in the Clinton. Preparing their dishes for the contest, from left, are Grace Bergeron, Elisabeth Dighton, Caiden Wilkins and Victoria Dooley.

4-H holds annual cooking contest Advocate staff report East Feliciana 4-H members took part Saturday in the annual 4-H Cookery Contest at the old fire station in the Clinton. The 4-H members could participate in five categories, including sugar, egg, poultry and ground beef. While the dishes were being judged, participants and their families were encouraged to walk through the Clinton Community Market in the town

square. 4-H members also completed a scavenger hunt and delivered cookbooks and newsletters to vendors at the market. The winners from the contest are: SUGAR DIVISION: Madelyn Ray, Slaughter Charter School EGG DIVISION: Victoria Dooley, Silliman Institute GROUND BEEF DIVISION: Garrett Dooley, Silliman Institute POULTRY DIVISION: Garrett Dooley, Silliman Institute.

The division winners will next compete in the Regional Cookery on April 7 in Ponchatoula. East Feliciana 4-H thanked cookery contest judges Kaylee Blankenship, Ken Spoto and James Cupit; Delyn Lockhart for assisting at the contest; 4-H member Greer Gardner for helping to hand out cookbooks; and Clinton Mayor Lori Bell and town officials for their help and support.

4-H member Eddie Shotwell heats up the poultry dish he prepared.

Parish 4-H member Kaylee Blankenship, who also served as a cookery judge, checks out the dish.

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‘Get flocked’ for Slaughter Charter baseball

EAST FELICIANA PARISH SHERIFF’S BOOKINGS

Advocate staff report

The following were arrested and booked into the East Feliciana Parish Prison March 5-10:

Everyone in East Feliciana Parish is invited to “get their flock on� and help Slaughter Community Charter School’s Knights baseball team pay for much-needed practice equipment by participating in the first-ever Flamingo Flocking fundraiser. For a $25 donation, participants can send a flock of pink flamingos to any yard within the parish, where they’ll roost for a minimum of 24 hours, event sponsor Katie LeDoux said. The resident whose yard has been flocked with 25 pink plastic flamingos can then pay to have another yard flocked for $25 and so on to help the Knights raise funds. “If a resident chooses not to flock another yard, the flamingos will be picked up and taken back to their home at Slaughter Charter for safekeeping until the next order is received,� LeDoux said. A brief explanation describing the fundraiser will be placed around the neck of one of the flamingos in each yard along with an order form for residents to flock a yard of their choosing. SCCS students are invited to par-

Photo provided by KATIE LEDOUX

East Feliciana Parish businesses and residents are invited to ‘get flocked’ or pay to have a yard flocked with pink flamingos in an effort to help Slaughter Community Charter School’s baseball team with its Flamingo Flocking fundraiser. ticipate by flocking their teachers’ classrooms or offices for a $15 donation. Area business can get in on the fun by ordering a full flock of 47 flamingos with yard signs to appear at their

location for $100 a day, LeDoux said. Additional order forms are available at the SCCS front office, 2944 La. 412 West, Slaughter. Forms also are available on the school’s website at thesccs.org, its

Facebook page or by contacting LeDoux at (225) 405-1176. Cash or checks made out to SCCS will be accepted and must be received prior to flocking a yard. The fundraiser ends March 31.

AGHEW, BENJAMIN: 32, 12565 Gross Road, Clinton, probation violation. BENNETT, JENNINGS: 26, 5675 Kleinpeter Road, Baton Rouge, probation violation. BELVIN, TINA: age unknown, 995 Third St., Woodville, Mississippi, simple escape; battery of a police officer; third-offense driving while intoxicated; contraband; criminal mischief; two counts resisting an officer; refusal to submit to chemical test. COPELAND, JERRY: 33, 12009 Tallow Road, Gonzales, speeding; careless operation; suspended driver’s license. CLARK, MICHAEL: age unknown, 140 Collins Wood Drive, Slaughter, warrant. GARRETT, MICHAEL: 25, 5676 Cruise Drive, Baton Rouge, probation violation. JACKSON, TYRONE: 42, 3915 La. 952, Jackson, aggravated flight from an officer; driving under suspension. ROBINSON, JIMMIE: 21, 6911 Kinnon Lane, Ethel, probation violation. SIMMMONS, VICTORIA: 44, 10497 Roosevelt St., Clinton, probation violation. SMITH, TAVARES: 20, 2214 Motel Lane, Jackson, fugitive from Zachary. WILLIAMS, BRAD: 37, P.O. Box 41, Wilson, bench warrant; failure to appear; resisting an officer.

Photo provided by CHARLES WILLIAMS

The East Pointe group, consisting of area independent insurance agencies, was honored Feb. 19 as a Republic Regal group. From left are Louis Durand, St. Martinville; James Castello, Zachary; Charlie Williams, Jennings; Deborah Tobias-Reid, marketing representative specialist, South Louisiana for the Republic Group; Bill Gassie, Port Allen; Will Andrews, Jennings; Trey Gassie, Port Allen; Bill Dart, Clinton; and Donald Cazayoux, New Roads.

Area independent insurance agency group recognized Advocate staff report The East Pointe Group, which consists of area independent insurance agencies, was recently named a Republic Regal agency for 2015 by Republic Group, placing it among the top 5 percent of all Republic independent agencies, according to a news release. “We credit our success to the partnership that we have with Republic Group, a company that reflects our philosophy of providing outstanding customer service and building long-lasting customer relationships,� said Charlie Williams, of Daly Williams, an agency partner in Jennings. Republic, one of the many companies represented by East Pointe, honored the agency’s achievement at a reception Feb. 19 during the group’s annual meeting. “Our Regal recognition pro-

gram honors the best of the best of the 400-plus independent insurance agencies that represent us throughout the southwest. We recognize the members of the East Pointe group for their excellent results and outstanding customer service, which earned them our highest honor,� said Ron Lawson, vice president of marketing for Republic Group. East Pointe Group is comprised of the following: n Castello Insurance Agency, Zachary n Cazayoux Insurance Agency, New Roads n Dart Insurance Agency, Clinton n Durand Insurance Agency, St. Martinville n Gassie Insurance Agency, Port Allen n Powell and Associates Insurance, Ponchatoula and Hammond n Daly Williams Agency, Jennings.

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ECHO’S FROM THE PAST

Love people as God loves us

BY STEPHANIE WARREN

swarren@theadvocate.com

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 Dec. 8, 1983, edition of the St. Helena Echo.

The original publication from 1983 reads: ‘At the ground-breaking ceremony for the St. Helena Parish Nursing Home on Wednesday, Dec. 8, were, back row, from left, Bruce Bordelon, administrator John Nolan, police juror Don Carter, Police Jury secretary Sara Fugler, Police Juror Eugene Hughes, Police Juror Charles Davis and Police Juror Clay Doughty. In front row, from left, are, Board of Commissioners member Betty Lee, Board of Commissioners member Joe Lombardo, contractor Pete Firmin, architect Michael Holly, Board of Commissioners member Estelle Adams and Board of Commissioners member Julia Willey.’

Churches hosting family programs Area churches are hosting a variety of programs for the whole family to enjoy in coming weeks.

Easter observance

Inspiration Park will host its annual Easter observance at 7 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 5. Returning after many requests will be Lori and the By Faith singers. There will be free hot coffee, biscuits and sausage, hosted by New Zion volunteers. Although some benches are available, it is requested that you bring a lawn chair. An added experience this year will be a warm fire near the food gazebo. Inspiration Park is located just west of Kentwood on La. 38 and east of Easleyville. Call (985)-229-8595.

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Women’s Day services

Lazard Temple COGIC, 43 South St., Greensburg, is holding a Woman’s Day service at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 29. Call Joyce Haywood (225) 222-4270 or Sarah Edwards (985) 748-6039.

Seven up program

Black Creek A.M.E. Church, 217 Black Creek Road, Darlington, will host a Seven Up Program featuring seven

speakers at 2 p.m. Sunday at the church. Call (985) 5174467.

Worship celebration

Venable Chapel A.M.E. Church, 185 Venable Chapel Road, Greensburg, plans a Family and Friend Day worship celebration with dinner on the grounds at 2 p.m. Sunday at the church. Call (225) 222-4066.

Mount Everett anniversary

Mount Everett African Methodist Episcopal Church, 4280 La. 37, Greensburg, is holding a church anniversary program at 2 p.m. Sunday. The speaker for the event will be the Rev. Norwert Hill Sr., from Greater Mount Olive Church in Independence. Call (225) 222-6820.

COUNCIL ON AGING MENUS THURSDAY

Hamburger, baked beans and peach cobbler.

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Shrimp etouffĂŠe, green beans, tossed salad with dressing, whole-wheat bread and cardinal citrus gelatin.

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Red beans and sausage link, brown rice, coleslaw, mustard greens and raisins.

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Family and Friends Day is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday at Morris Chapel Church of God in Christ, 1328 McDaniel Road, Amite. The service will feature the Morris Chapel Sanctuary Choir. Guest soloist will be gospel recording artist Gail Fly, of New Orleans, and the guest speaker will be Bishop Michael L. Smith, of New Covenant Christian Center of Baker, along with his music ministry. Call (985) 748-7737.

Contact Stephanie Warren by phone at (985) 517-4869 or email swarren@theadvocate. com.

Happy Birthday to Lavonne being able to take part in the Samuels, of Loranger, and free workshops, courses and Lindsey Snoddy, of educational events. Ocean Springs, both nnn March 17; and Doug To all senior Hawks Mahaffey, of Grangwho ended basketball eville, March 21. season and were honnnn ored Feb. 1 and to all B.J. Gill and Lady Hawks who were Ray Smith, both of also honored, you deGreensburg, had their serve that special attenBUTTERFLY tion. special day, March WINGS 6, and Ocia Collier nnn celebrated her day on FRAN SNODDY In your memories March 9. and in your heart, your nnn loved one will always be To all St. Helena Parish 4-H with you, to the families of Science Fair winners at the Wendell Blackwell and Jesse LSU AgCenter: you did great. Hollis. nnn nnn Wedding happiness to BobThe Scriptures call us to by Jo Scott, of Ethel, and Jaa different view to those cob Brashier, of Walker, who around us. People are crewed March 13, at Slaughter ated in God’s image and are the objects of God’s love and Baptist Church. nnn deserve our love, as well. In John 4:7, it expresses that. Happy 60th anniversary to We are to respond by loving Mr. and Mrs. Robert Girior, of Baton Rouge, who celGod and the people He creebrated with their children at ated in His image, because Ruffino’s, recently. Feb. 12, God first loved us. People are 1955, was their wedding date. to be loved, not used. nnn Good idea, St. Helena ColFran Snoddy writes Butterfly lege and Career Academy, Wings for The Advocate Extra. about parent academy and Contact her at (225) 777-4363.

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st. helena Don’t let competition force you to lose self-worth Do you find yourself unknow- when it forces an individual to lose sight of self-worth ingly competing with and individual goals. someone around you? UnAs children, each of fortunately, we all have us are taught to put been knocked off-track at forth our best effort some point in life because and to exemplify excelwe were competing with lence. Unfortunately, someone we felt threatour adolescent rearing ened by. should have come with Due to intimidation, we ONE ST. a big warning saying compete and in the prothere will always be cess lose sight of the goals HELENA JASPER someone else better we have set. Our society KNIGHTEN than you. is predicated on competiI have seen counttion. Competition is great, less people struggle, myself but it can become a cancer

ST. HELENA PARISH BOOKINGS The following were arrested and booked into the St. Helena Parish Jail from March 4-9: GURLEY, JOHNY RAY: 22, 1259 Opal Bennett Road, Greensburg, domestic abuse battery. MIRE, ALFRED: 36, 3898 Leggitt Road, Grangeville, domestic abuse battery.

PIERRE, DENNIS: 47, 63075 First Street, Amite, probation violation. SIMPSON, ANDREANNA: 23, address unknown, domestic abuse battery. TAYLOR, CLIFTON: 33, 40060 Jones Road, Independence, stalking, criminal mischief, harassment. WILLIAMS, JIMMY: 21, 2490 Washington Ave., Baton Rouge, driving while intoxicated, reckless operation, driving under suspension.

ST. HELENA SENTENCINGS IN 21ST JDC The following people were sentenced in proceedings held in 21st Judicial District Court in St. Helena Parish. Judge Bruce Bennett issued the following sentences on March 6: DAVIS, LOGAN: Fifteen years suspended, all but one year on charges of aggravated battery, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, introduction of contraband into a penal institution. KING, KODY: Six months suspended to two years probation on the charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. MADISON, SHIRCREASIA: Given credit for time served on the charge of first-offense domestic abuse battery. RAYBORN, RANDY: 30 days in jail,

suspended and fined $356.50 on careless operation. REYNOLDS, JAMES: Sentenced to probation, if arrested again will impose the original sentence of 16 years, on charges of simple burglary and resisting an officer. REYNOLDS, PRESLEY: Sentenced to probation, if arrested again will impose the original sentence of six years, on the charge of resisting an officer. WATSON, CHED: Will be placed in Jackson Mental Hospital, on charges of six counts of criminal trespassing, possession of marijuana, simple assault, criminal mischief, two counts of criminal damage to property. WILLIAMS, CHRISTOPHER: Two years with Department of Corrections, suspended to two years probation on the charge of unauthorized use of a moveable.

included, with competing with people who have far superior skills. America has fashioned an era of copying the next best thing. We are a society of fads and trends. We tend to go with whatever is hot and working at the time. As a result, originality is slowly fading and becoming a distant memory. Whether in the workplace, church or social organization, there always will be individuals who stand out. Some individuals are naturally gifted, while others have worked extremely

hard to attain their expertise. Quite naturally, as a result of an individual’s superiority, we often feel threatened and a keen desire to prove our ability. The truth of the matter is each of us is superior in some area of our lives. Each of us possesses some skill or trait that sets us apart from the pack. We must learn as individuals to take pride in the areas we have been blessed to be gifted. It is easy to glance and become motivated to be like the next guy, but the next guy is

suited to excel in his arena. The days are out for feeling down about our skill all because we feel someone else is far superior than we are. Every person is extremely gifted in some area of life. The question then remains, what area of life are you gifted? Will you take advantage of your gift? Will you not compromise your self-worth by competing with someone else? These are the questions each of us must ask ourselves. No matter the arena of life we are in, each of

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Davis,Reed set pace for Saints in meet Raven Davis made her first outdoor long jump competition at the Louisiana Farm Bureau Bronco Relays on Friday a memorable one. The West Feliciana standout made it look easy, winning the event with a leap of 17 feet, 51/4 inches, edging teammate Dominique Dorsey (17-21/4), who finished second. “Hopefully, I’ll get better,� Davis said after the winning leap. Last year, Davis earned All-State honors, finishing second in the 300-meter hurdles and fourth in the 100-meter hurdles at the State Championships at LSU. In this year’s state indoor meet, she was second in the 60-meter hurdles, fifth in the long jump and ran on the 4x200 relay team that finished fourth. That experience means she’s going to be counted on for leadership as a senior. “It means people look up to me, and I want to show them what I can do,� said Davis, who is also a standout volleyball player. “I want to represent West Feliciana the best way I can and show younger people that they can do whatever they set their minds to.� At the Bronco Relays, which were held in West Feliciana Parish, Davis also finished first in the 100-meter hurdles in 16.54 seconds and first in the 300-meter hurdles in 48.47. “I’m glad to have her; she’s one of our leaders. She wants to be, too,� Saints girls track coach Ricky Grant said. The Saints will be competing pretty much every week, including at the Balfour Saints Relays, which are scheduled for March 27 at the West Feliciana stadium. They’ll also host the District 7-3A meet on April 22. The state outdoor championships are May 9 at LSU. Zachary’s teams lapped the field, winning the annual outdoor competition with a combined score of 295 points to outdistance St. Amant (175.5), West Feliciana (134), Brusly (116.5), Port Allen (94), Broadmoor (91), Wilkinson County (79), Central (71), Northeast (35) and East Feliciana (18). The meet was held at West Feliciana’s track and field facilities because of ongoing

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repairs to host Zachary’s stadium. Besides Davis, the only other West Feliciana girl to win an event was Madison Dawson, who finished first in the pole vault with a leap of 8 feet. Other girls scoring points for the Lady Saints were Davis, India Richardson, Jammesha Duncan and Dorsey with a second-place finish in the 4x200 relay; Richardson, Duncan, La’Jerica Coates and Dorsey, fourth place, 4x100 relay; Richardson, Dawson, Jasmine Washington and Duncan, fifth place, 4x400 relay; Richardson, sixth, triple jump; Duncan, fifth, 100-meter dash; and Kerragan Turner, fourth, 800-meter run. For the West Feliciana boys, winners included Ryan Reed, who finished first in the 100-meter dash in 11.26 seconds. Reed was joined by Desmond Wilson, RC Carmenia and Darius Davis to win the 4x100 relay. Reed and Derek Turner were second and third, respectively, in the 200-meter dash. Other boys collecting points for the Saints include Ty Gwin, second place, pole vault; Landon Tauzin, sixth, 300-meter hurdles; Ronald Sims, sixth place, shot put; Jacob Fudge, fourth, discus; Christian Rea, fifth, 1,600-meter run; Hunter Fudge, third, 3,200-meter run, and sixth, 1,600-meter run. The Saints’ boys 4x200 relay team would have finished second but was disqualified for a track violation.

Booker paces East Feliciana

East Feliciana’s track and field squad picked up a win at the Bronco Relays from Trevontae Booker, who captured first place in the shot put with a toss of 50 feet, 13/4 inches. Other boys scoring points for East Feliciana include Cedric Anderson, sixth, javelin;

Christian Rea checks his time Friday as he crosses the finish line, taking fifth place in the 1,600-meter run at the Louisiana Farm Bureau BronAdvocate staff photos by STACY GILL co Relays at West Feliciana East Feliciana’s Kirtland Hills, left, and St. Amant’s Austin Simmeneaux race in the final leg of High hosted by Zachary High the 4x200 relay Friday at the Louisiana Farm Bureau Bronco Relays hosted by Zachary High School. West Feliciana’s HuntSchool in West Feliciana Parish. The East Feliciana team finished sixth behind St. Amant with er Fudge finished sixth behind Rea with a time of 5:25.87. a time of 1:35.42.

Desmond Wilson flies high in the triple jump Friday finishing seventh with a distance of 39-6.5 behind Zachary’s Darryl Anderson. Wilson and teammates R.C. Carmenia, Darius Davis and Ryan Reed won the 4x100 relay at the West Feliciana’s Raven Davis, center, competes in the 100-meter hurdles against Wilkinson competition, helping the County’s Kantyia Brown and Central’s Kaitlyn Cooke on Friday at the Louisiana Farm Bureau Bronco Relays held at WFHS in St. Francisville. Davis won the event with a time of 16.54. Saints finish third overall. Treydarius Carr, Timothy Thompson, Joshua McKnight and Kirtland Hills, sixth, 4x200 relay; Carr, McKnight,

Chris Chaney and Thompson, fifth, 4x100 relay; Carr, fifth, 100-meter dash; and La’Mond Perry, fifth, 800-meter run.

The only girl to score points for East Feliciana was Drenisha Muse, who finished sixth in the 300-meter hurdles.

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schools First-time players sweep state Stock Market Game Advocate staff report Leneeta Ewing’s financial math class at West Feliciana High School won top honors in the state recently in the fall Stock Market Game. “More impressive, it was their first time to participate in the competitive simulation,” Ewing said of her students. The Stock Market Game is an online program of the Louisiana Council for Economic Education used by educators to teach the principles of personal finance. Topics covered include basic stock market vocabulary, how to read a stock table and where to find tips to help students find and follow stocks. In the simulation, students are “given” $100,000 to invest in the stock market in real time and compete against other teams within their school as well as from around the state, Ewing said.

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West Feliciana High School students who finished as the first-place team in the state in the Stock Market Game, from left, are Destiny Mills, Nathaniel Fitzgerald, Kiersten Brouillette, Brandon Delaney, Annelise Medlin, Termal Allen, Tytianna Lee and Chase Honeycutt, seen with their financial math teacher, Leneeta Ewing. Teams placing first, second and third are presented certificates of achievement and awarded a cash prize from the LCEE. “We want to encourage the students to invest in their financial future and, ultimately, achieve a life of financial free-

dom. The Stock Market Game is an innovative and fun way for teachers to engage students and begin this most important conversation,” said Laura Smith, president of LCEE. “The curriculum meets state standards, has ready-made lesson plans for teachers wanting to employ

extension concepts, and has a companion piece, Investwrite, which allows for the merging of math and English language art skills.” Ewing said she taught the financial math class for the first time in the fall and she’s trying to build the curriculum from

the ground up. “I was looking for something fun that would benefit all of my students,” said Ewing, who admits to being completely surprised when her classes took first and third places. “I didn’t even know there was a cash prize.” Students taking the class range from those who have already earned some college credit but need to fulfill a final math requirement to those pursuing a career track who require a practical math course, Ewing said. “I know this is a tool where I’ll learn more every time I use it. I’ll definitely be using the Stock Market Game again,” Ewing said. LCEE offers workshops for kindergarten through 12thgrade educators around the state, helping teachers use the SMG and other curriculum pieces in their classroom, Smith said.

“All of our programs are designed to be dynamic in nature and we know that one size does not fit the need for every district, school, classroom or teacher,” says Smith, who encourages teachers to reach out to LCEE with their specific needs. Ewing’s students finished in first and third places, while David Faerber’s Investment Club team at Lee High School in Baton Rouge took second place. “Educators like Mr. Faerber and Mrs. Ewing deserve recognition for being the kind of teachers who provide unique learning experiences for their students. “They don’t just ‘download’ information into their students and expect it to take hold. They know that lasting learning comes from hands-on, memorable experiences,” Smith said. For information on the Stock Market Game or LCEE’s other programs, visit lcee.org.

Three West Feliciana students named parish’s best for year BY HOWARD ARCENEAUX Special to The Advocate

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Bains Elementary School fifth-graders listen to Louisiana Poet Laureate Ava Leavell Haymon Feb. 27 as she teaches a poetry writing workshop. Haymon was one of four writers who appeared at the Writers and Readers Symposium at Hemingbough in St. Francisville on Feb. 21.

Poet laureate visits Bains Elementary Advocate staff report Bains Elementary School fifth-graders were introduced to Louisiana Poet Laureate Ava Leavell Haymon during a poetry writing workshop Feb. 27 in St. Francisville. Haymon read aloud some of her poems to the class and discussed the evolution of poetry, emphasizing the importance of sound and images to the medium, according to Olivia Pass, chairwoman of A Celebration of Literature and Art. “The students were mesmerized by Haymon’s enthusiasm for poetry, and when she asked how

many of them were poets, all hands shot up,” Pass said. The students wrote their own poems, modeling them after one of Haymon’s that uses repetition for the first three words of each line. “It’s been a thrill to see one of our authors share her love of poetry with elementary students in our parish,” Pass said. Haymon was one of four writers who appeared at the Writers and Readers Symposium Feb. 21 at Hemingbough. The event along with the workshop was sponsored by CLA.

ST. FRANCISVILLE — Ngozi Nwabueze, Landry Higgins and Andrew Dantin have been selected as West Feliciana Parish students of the year and will advance to a regional competition. The three students each submitted portfolios for consideration and were selected by a committee at their respective schools. Every year, the Student of the Year Awards program recognizes outstanding elementary, middle/junior high and high school students. The program is patterned after the Teacher of the Year Awards program, and students are selected based on excellent academic achievement, leadership ability and citizenship. It is sponsored by the State Superintendent’s Office through the Department of Education and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. The three West Feliciana students advance to one of six regional competitions across the state. Once a regional finalist is selected for each category, they advance to the Student of the Year awards ceremony held in Baton Rouge where the 18 regional finalists and the three State Students of the Year are honored. Nwabueze, 18, is a senior and National Merit finalist and National Achievement finalist. She is the daughter of Dr. Nnamdi and Stacie Nwabueze and has one brother and two sisters. She hopes to follow her father’s footsteps into the medical field, perhaps neuroscience or psychology, she said. Nwabueze was elected Stu-

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West Feliciana Parish’s Students of the Year for 2015-16, from left, are Landry Higgins, Andrew Dantin and Ngozi Nwabueze. dent Government president and to the homecoming court and she likes sports. She was elected Best Lawyer in Louisiana’s 2014 Mock Trial competition. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and doing volunteer work, she said. Of the SOTY honor, “I will work hard to build the career I want to do,” said Nwabueze, who is considering attending Duke, Emory, Rice or Vanderbilt. “I want to work hard and make a difference in the world.” Higgins, 14, is an eighthgrader who is a member of the Beta Club, Little Sisters of the Women’s Service League and the cheer team. She is the daughter of Missy and Miles Higgins and has one sister. She said she hopes to attend an Ivy League university. She enjoys horse riding and competing in equestrian events and said she likes to read. Earlier this year, Higgins

won an award for short story writing from the Daughters of the American Revolution. “The school has helped me and the teachers are very supportive,” Higgins said. “We have a great academic system and it helps to know the teachers.” Dantin, 11, is a fifth-grader at Bains Elementary School and is the son of Chris and Christy Dantin. He has one brother, Duke. He said Duke, who is autistic, is his best friend. Dantin said he likes math because it comes easy to him and his hobbies are playing sports and being outside. He also likes art and video games. “I’d like to be a lawyer because I like to ask a lot of questions,” Dantin said. “Or a doctor, because I like to help people and save lives.” The regional winners will be announced late this month or the beginning of April.

Social Studies fair winners named

Students from St. Helena College and Career Academy participated in the Social Studies Fair in February at the school in Greensburg. These first- and secondplace finishers went on to compete in regionals at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. Displaying their projects, first row from left, are Ronisha McCardell, Toriae Scott, Khristian Muse-Lovely, Katorius Knox, Teanna Lee and Annelisa Richards; second row, Christionna Brumfield, Jamal Poindexter, Shawn Morgan, Brittney Jackson, Lyne Burton, JaMya Watson and Samps Taylor; and third row, Jerome Myles, Mishone White, Travion Tanner, Timothy Chandler, Abigail Chandler, Corey Wyre, Bre’Aynna Jacque and Robyn Womack.

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10285 “To browse a searchable database of public notices published by the newspapers of Louisiana to inform you, the citizens of Louisiana, please visit www.lapress.com click on Louisiana public notice button.“ This database is provided as a free public service to the citizens of Louisiana by this newspaper and the Louisiana Press Association.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $800,000 OF UTILITIES REVENUE BONDS OF THE TOWN OF JACKSON, STATE OF LOUISIANA As provided by a resolution adopted on February 9, 2015, by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Town of Jackson, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Town of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), the Town HEREBY DECLARES ITS INTENTION to issue up to Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000) of Utilities Revenue Bonds (the "Bonds"), for the purpose of paying the cost of making additions, extensions and improvements to the drinking water system of the Town, including equipment and fixtures (the "System"). The Bonds will be limited and special revenue bonds of the Town, secured by and payable solely from the revenues of the Town's combined drinking water, sewage treatment and natural gas supply systems (collectively, the "System"), after there have been paid from those revenues the reasonable and necessary expenses of operating and maintaining the System. The Bonds will not be a charge on the other income and revenues of the Town, nor shall they constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the general credit of the Town. The Bonds will be issued pursuant to Part XIII, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and/or other applicable laws (collectively, the "Act"). The Bonds will be issued and authorized by ordinance(s) adopted by the governing authority of the Town, in one or more series, will mature up to twentytwo (22) years from their date of issuance, will bear interest at rates up to three and forty-five hundredths of one percent (3.45%), and will be subject to prepayment anytime without penalty. Proceeds of the Bonds may also be used to pay costs of issuance of the Bonds. As provided by the Act, all of the other details of the Bonds will be set forth in the ordinance(s) authorizing their issuance, including the following:

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REQUEST FOR BIDS The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury is soliciting sealed bids on used bridge timbers currently located on the Police Jury Maintenance Yard at 11046 Bank Street, Clinton, LA 70722. The successful bidder will be required to remove the bridge timbers as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor. Please submit bids to East Feliciana Parish Police Jury office, 12064 Marston Street, Clinton, LA 70722. Bids are due no later than April 3, 2015 at noon. Bids will be opened on April 6, 2013 at 5:45 P.M. 5104537-mar 19-26-apr 2-3t

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10285 C. OPENING PROCEDURES 1. ROLL CALL The following members were present at the meeting: MAYOR Lori A. Bell ALDERMAN MEMBERS Lisa Washington - Absent George Kilbourne Kim Young Johnny Beauchamp Clovis Matthews- Absent CHIEF OF POLICE Fredrick Dunn FIRE CHIEF Douglas Beauchamp Maintenance Superintendent Daryl Harrell TOWN ATTORNEY Charles Griffin II 2. CHANGES/ ADDITIONS TO AGENDA None D. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES January 14, 2015 The motion was made by Alderwoman Kim Young seconded by Alderman George Kilbourne to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2015 regular meeting. YEAS: Kilbourne Young Beauchamp NAYS: None Washington

E. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS The motion was made by Alderwoman Kim Young seconded by A l d e r m a n George Kilbourne to approve the payment of bills. YEAS: Kilbourne Young Beauchamp NAYS: None ABSENT: Matthews

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F. RESOLUTION FOR WATER SYSTEM PROJECT Mayor Bell stated she received a packet from the Office of Community Development for a CWEF grant application for a resolution for Water System Project. The motion was made by Alderman George Kilbourne seconded by Alderman Johnny Beauchamp to adopt a resolution for Water System Project to purchase more radio read meters. YEAS: Kilboune Beauchamp

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G. FINANCE REPORT Anjanetha Shropshire The general fund forfeitures, total revenues $1,163.901, Salaries Related Expenses, training, travel, insurance, fire, and court costs total administrative is $550,899 Total Police Department $660,537, total expenses $1,211.436; Net decrease $47,535. The Sales Tax fund revenues $202,366. Salaries, Litter clean-up, insurance, the total expenses $138, 178; Net Increase $64,188. The General Fund current balance $200,277. Operations and Maintenance $144,363 and Sales Tax fund $365,277. Ms. Shropshire stated that she and Tim Butler are still working on the accounting software.

MINUTES For the Meeting of Mayor and Aldermen Town of Clinton, LA Town Hall, 11209 Bank Street Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 6:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Lori Ann Bell, who opened the meeting at 6:00 P.M., on February 11, 2015 at the Clinton Town Hall located at 11209 Bank Street in Clinton, Louisiana. B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was given by Chief Fred Dunn and the Pledge of

V-6 Charger and 2005 V-6 Impala to Baton Rouge to sell to State Surplus. YEAS: Kilbourne Young Beauchamp NAYS: None ABSENT: Matthews

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Chief Dunn also stated that he had spoke with Stephen Leblanc the movie producer and their ready to move forward with the movie that will be filmed here in the town. Chief Dunn asked if the citizens can be courteous? 2. FIRE DEPARTMENT Mr. Beauchamp Mr. Beauchamp gave his fire report for the month. Working on PIAL rating packet to turn in next week, waiting on some information from LSU and 911 Center. Had a few grass fires due to dry weather. The fire department along with several other fire departments in the parish assisted Centreville Fire Department last week. Waiting for the maintenance department to install the fire hydrant. Buffalo Electric was trenching to install lights around the landing pad. The light o n the front of the building will be moved on the ground pointing back toward the building due to blinding citizens on Highway 63.

The sewer project is moving forward. The maintenance department had several water leaks that have been repaired. We have two maintenance men to install the radio read meters. 4. COUNCIL - NOTHING 5. MAYOR Mayor Bell stated that the Drug and Awareness Council has started a project. Mrs. Selders is a member and the contact person of the Drug and Awareness Council they have asked to place a prescription drop box here at Town Hall. The new phone system has been installed. Mayor Bell stated she will bring more information for the Festival in July. The Mardi Gras parade went well, there was concerns about some things as to what can and cannot have or do in the parade. Her response to the citizens was t h e Town of Clinton was the host not the sponsor of the parade. I. ADJOURNMENT The motion was made by Alderman George Kilbourne and seconded by Alderwoman Kim Young to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 P.M. YEAS: Kilbourne Young Beauchamp NAYS: None ABSENT: Washington Matthews ___________________ Anjanetha Shropshire, TOWN CLERK TOWN OF CLINTON PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA STATE OF LOUISIANA ___________________ Lori Ann Bell, MAYOR 5106263-mar 19-1t

CITATIONS ISSUED - 123 CALLS MADE - 15 ARRESTS - 2 SUMMONS - 0 BURGLARY/THEFTS - 5 OUTSTANDING WARRANTS - 1123 CASES FORWARDED TO DISTRICT ATTORNEY - 1

Village of Wilson (herein referred to as the "Owner") hereby solicits sealed bids for the FY2014 LCDBG Water System Improvements – New Water Well project described as follows:

Chief Dunn gave the police department report for the month. $6,000 was collected from warrants. Half the funds will be donated to the General Fund to repair streets. The police department has four cars at CAS Enterprise that are twelve years old and beyond repairs and have been offline. Chief Dunn stated with the board's approval he would donate the cars to the fire department for training. The motion was made by Alderman Johnny Beauchamp seconded by Alderwoman Kim Young to donate the four cars to the fire department for t r a i n ing. YEAS: Kilbourne Young Beauchamp ABSENT: Matthews

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The police department purchased another unit which will be delivered any day. The 2005 Impala has been surplus that is parked in the rear of the building. The 2007 Charger V-6 Hybrid with a Mercedes transmission and the 2007 Charger V-8 units that were bought with a grant from the previous administration. The V-8 Charger has been taken to DCI and later on to the Dodge Dealership for repairs. A $280 wire harness has been put in. Chief Dunn proposed to surplus and sell the V-6 Charger and Chevrolet Impala. By September we will have four new vehicles, one is coming this week and three from the Pennington grant. The motion was made by Alderman Johnny Beauchamp seconded by Alderman G e o r g e Kilbourne to take the 2006

10285 Contractors submitting bids shall be licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2164, Municipal and Public Works-Water Well Drilling Specialty. Other license classifications may, at the option of the Owner, be considered based upon a thorough review of the Contractor’s past experience. The bidder shall show his license number on the bid and on the sealed envelope submitting the bid. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. In accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements stated in the Bidding Documents shall not be waived by any entity. Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the total bid price, provided on the specified form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U. S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

3. M A I N T E N A N C E DEPARTMENT - Mr. Harrell Mayor Bell stated Mr. Harrell was absent due to illness.

H. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS 1. POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Dunn TOWN OF CLINTON, LOUISIANA JANUARY, 2015 POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT

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STATEMENT OF WORK (PEC Project No. 11156.05): Construction and startup of a 300 gpm water well (including test well), control building, chlorination system, piping, fencing, civil site work and 8-inch directionally drilled water line extension. Sealed Bids shall be addressed to the Village of Wilson, and delivered to the Village Office at 6528 Sycamore Street, Wilson, LA (P.O. Box 40, Wilson, LA 70789) not later than 2:00 p.m., on the 23rd day of April, 2015. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. on the 23rd day of April, 2015, at the Village of Wilson located at 6528 Sycamore Street, Wilson, LA 70789. The Owner has chosen the method of plan distribution to be via hard copies of the plans and specifications pursuant to LA R.S. 38:2212 as available through the office of the Engineer. The Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other bidding documents may be examined at the Office of the Engineer for the contract; Professional Engineering Consultants Corp. located at 7600 Innovation Park Drive, Baton Rouge, La 70820; (225-769-2810). Copies shall be obtained at this office upon payment of a deposit of $150.00. This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R.S. 38:2212. Validation of the Contractor’s license and classifications will be made prior to release of bid documents.

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10290 NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS --Sealed bids will be received by the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office until Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office located in the West Feliciana Parish Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity St., St. Francisville, LA 70775 for an annual contract for the following: The purchase and installation of equipment on police package vehicles. Complete bidding documents with descriptions and specifications of the equipment are available to be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office. Documents may be obtained without charge or deposit. Bids will be opened and read aloud on April 2, 2015 at 1:00 pm. The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. J. Austin Daniel, Sheriff West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office 5086549-mar 12-19-26-3t

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 and LAC 7:XV.314 (A), the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, has established a boll weevil eradication zone, the Louisiana Eradication Zone, consisting of all the territory within the state of Louisiana. Notice is further given that all producers of commercial cotton in Louisiana are required to participate in the boll weevil eradication program, including cost sharing, in accordance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Law and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reporting of cotton acreage, and destruction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be obtained from the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, P.O. Box 3596, Baton Rouge, LA 708213596, telephone number (225) 922-1338. Notice is also given that the planting of noncommercial cotton is PROHIBITED in Louisiana unless a written waiver is obtained from the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in accordance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). To request a waiver, submit a written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, at the address provided in this notice, stating the conditions under which such written waiver is requested.

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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, April 7, 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 5103525-mar 12-19-26-3t

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, April 7, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. 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:

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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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ii. All other proposed subdivisions shall tie to a public sewer transportation network, or provide an approved method of community sewerage treatment.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Parish of West Feliciana will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Further, the West Feliciana Parish Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 13, 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 Subdivision Request will be considered: Preliminary Plan of Oak Run 3281 Highway 966 St. Francisville. Louisiana 70775 Proposed Use: 27 Lot Subdivision

NOTICE --MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF THE TOWN OF ST. FRANCISVILLE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN, ST. FRANCISVILLE, LA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2015, 5:30 P. M. The Town of St. Francisville Board of Aldermen met in regular session this 10th day of February, 2015 at 11936 Ferdinand St., Town Hall, St. Francisville, LA. The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p. m. with the following members present: Mayor William D’Aquilla, Aldermen James R. Leake, Abby T. Cochran, Oscar Robertson, Jr. and Robert P. Leake. Also present was Town attorney Jesse Means, Jr. and Clerk, Shannon Sturgeon. Absent: Alderman James Davis, Police Chief Scott Ford and Main Street Manager Laurie Walsh.

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Presentation of Proclamation for Terry Craighead Proclamation presented to Terry Craighead upon his retirement and in recognition of diligently working for Gulf States Utilities, now Entergy, for over 36 years. For 26 of those years, Mr. Craighead served as Entergy’s Utility Serviceman for the Town of St. Francisville. Mayor D’Aquilla declared the day of February 12, 2015, as Terry Craighead Day in the

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10290 Town of St. Francisville. Approval of the Minutes: On motion by James R. Leake, and seconded by Abby T. Cochran, the minutes of January 27th, 2015, were approved as presented. All in favor, motion carried. Beautification: Mayor D’Aquilla advised the Board that In’s & Out’s is preparing a quote on providing flowers for our light poles on Ferdinand. They would provide the flowers and maintenance. Town would provide assistance with water. Mayor D’Aquilla will update the Board once a price quote has been provided. Planning & Zoning Planning & Zoning Committee will meet February 25, 2015 to review an application for a map correction on one contiguous and undivided lot of record and the West Feliciana Parish School Board property will be corrected to reflect the Institutional (IS) zoning designation. These are not changes to the map. This is a correction to the zoning map. PEC Update: Bianca Hillhouse – Absent / Presented by Mayor D’Aquilla • LGAP / CWEF Grants: * Received $70,000 (two separate $35,000 grants) to use towards water system improvements (fire hydrant replacements). * Will apply for next cycle of CWEF funds ($35,000) to use for extending an 8” main from Elm Street to the Best Western Hotel (including valves and hydrants). • Capital Outlay * Hardwood and Audubon Hills Areas are substantially complete. We will be able to close out this grant shortly. • Burnette Road Bridge * Town received executed CEA back from the State. PEC commissioned the surveying and Geotechnical work this week. Permitting will be kept to a minimum to expedite the process. Mayor’s Report: • CRPC will be conducting a traffic count for Royal Street.

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10290 • Louisiana Municipal Association Summer Conference will be held July 30th thru August 1, 2015. • Mayor D’Aquilla presented a quote from Charles E. Wells Painting & Drywall to pressure wash, sand, and paint the Gazebo & 24 post in Parker Park for $1,268.87. Motion made by Robert P. Leake, and seconded by Abby T. Cochran, the Town to hire Charles E. Wells Painting & Drywall to pressure wash, sand and paint the Gazebo and 24 post in Parker Park for $1, 268.87. All in favor, motion carried. Police Report: Chief Scott Ford – Absent / Presented by Mayor D’Aquilla On motion by Robert P. Leake, and seconded by Oscar Robertson, Jr., to approve the recommendation of Police Chief Scott Ford to hire full-time police officer Louie Calvert and part-time officer James Allen Stevens. Hire date effective February 23, 2015. All in favor, motion carried. Main Street Report: Laurie Walsh, Main Street Manager – Absent / Presented by Mayor D’Aquilla • The 2015 steamboat schedule was presented to the Board. The start date is February 23, 2015 and will continue thru June 10, 2015. • Planning & Zoning will meet February 25, 2015 * Will address Zoning Map Corrections * Review Hospital site plans. • Code enforcement letters will be sent out this week to four business regarding signage. • Main Street will purchase event banners for welcome signs on Hwy 61 to reduce the use of Coca Cola banners. These banners will be reusable. • Working with Multi-Vu on Public Service Announcement show for February 19, 2015. Motion by Abby Cochran, seconded by James R. Leake, the meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m. Motion carried. ________________

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NOTICE --PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2015. The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana met in regular session on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Five (5:00) p.m. at its regular meeting place, the Parish Council Meeting Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana. The following members were present: Chairperson Plater Gooden, Mary Godke, Archer Lee, Stephen McKinney, Peter Newkirk, John Rogers, and James Wood. There were none absent. Other staff and/or guest(s) present: Public Works Director/Planning & Zoning Administrator, Jim Ferguson and the Assistant District Attorney (ADA), Michael L. Hughes. Ex-Officio members present: Bridget Plauche; and members absent: Lea Reid Williams and Chief James Wood. Chairperson Plater Gooden called the meeting to order and then led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Commission was ready for the transaction of business. Upon a motion of GODKE, seconded by LEE, the Commission approved the agenda. The Administrator gave a brief update on the review of ordinances and the identification of ordinance amendments which are ongoing. He is about 55% complete and plans to present a red line document at the March meeting for introduction purposes only. He also invited the Commissioners to his office as well as the Council members to discuss any P&Z matters. Prior to entering into public hearing he read an email received prior to the meeting, from the engineer on behalf of the appli-

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cant and owner for Oak Run Subdivision respectfully requesting a deferral and an extension of the preliminary plat application as well. The Commission did not object to the request and moved along with the next agenda item.

Zoning Ordinance: Allowable uses for the Planned Unit Development District (PUD) shall include all designated uses specified for Neighborhood Commercial Districts (C-1), General Commercial Districts (C-2), Professional Districts (P-1), and all Residential Districts (R-A, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, T-R, A-R, M-R). All provisions of the Planning and Zoning Ordinance in conflict with this amendment are hereby amended in conformity herewith.

of the Planning and Zoning Board of Commissioners be maintained and available for transcription in whole or in part, for a period of ten (10) years following the date of the meeting being recorded.

Michael L. Hughes.

Moved by GODKE to amend the minutes of the special meeting of November 12th adding “RECUSAL: GODKE” and the minutes of the December 2nd changing September to “December” in the opening paragraph. Seconded by Lee. There was no objection. Motion carried.

Upon a motion of GODKE, seconded by NEWKIRK, the Commission approved the agenda with any necessary corrections.

The Chair asked the audience to complete the public comment forms if they wish to speak on an item. The meeting is being conducted under Robert’s Rule of Order with deviations at the discretion of the Chair. Upon a motion of McKINNEY, seconded by GODKE, the Commission entered into public hearing at 5:06 p.m. The Administrator then presented each proposed amendment. The Commissioners and the public made comments and/or asked questions on a particular item during the public hearing. The ADA interjected that the amendment to Article II, Planning Districts, Section 10, Table B needs to be corrected. Upon a motion of GODKE, seconded by NEWKIRK, the Commission ended the public hearing at 6:07 p.m. and returned to regular session. Upon a motion of GODKE, seconded by ROGERS, the Commission tabled the proposed amendment to Article (General) Part 2 (Jurisdiction). Upon a motion of McKINNEY, seconded by WOOD, the Commission inserted the word “be” to the proposed amendment and approved the following: Private Residential Subdivision: Residential development classified as a Major Subdivision where the infrastructure constructed to support the development (including but not limited to roads, sewerage collection if applicable, and drainage) shall be maintained perpetually by the owner, developer, or Home Owners Association (HOA), yet must be built to the current parish public standards. Upon a motion of McKINNEY, seconded by GODKE, the Commission changed the Section from 21 to 22 and approved the following: Article II, Planning Districts, Section 22, Table C, Parish of The West Feliciana Planning and

Moved by McKINNEY to insert “minimum required” to the proposed amendment, Article II, Planning Districts, Section 10, Table B as follows: Article II, Planning Districts, Section 10, Table B Parish of The West Feliciana Planning and Zoning Ordinance: The minimum lot width at the building line for R-A designated zoning is hereby established at a width not less than the minimum required road frontage width. All provisions of the Planning and Zoning Ordinance in conflict with this amendment are hereby amended in conformity herewith. Motion seconded by WOOD. Upon a roll call vote, voting in favor of the motion were Lee, Newkirk, Rogers, Wood, Gooden and McKinney. Casting the only dissenting vote was Godke. Motion carried. Moved by McKINNEY to insert “2” to the proposed amendment, Article V, 2(F), Part 2 (A)(3), Major Subdivision as follows: Article V, 2(F), Part 2(A)(3), Major Subdivision, Parish of The West Feliciana Planning and Zoning Ordinance: c. Prior to Final Plat approval, any major subdivision constructed as a “private residential subdivision” shall require the owner’s design engineer to certify all infrastructure has been constructed in accordance to the approved construction plans and to the parish public standard. The Owner shall also be required to provide a recorded copy of the deed restrictions and maintenance covenants to assure upkeep and maintenance of the private infrastructure. Motion seconded by WOOD. There was no objection. Motion carried. Upon a motion of WOOD, seconded by GODKE, the Commission adopted a policy requiring that an electronic copy of all meetings

On motion of GODKE, seconded by LEE, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Parish of West Feliciana stood adjourned and will meet again in a regular session on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 5:00 p.m., in the Parish Council Meeting Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex at 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana. /s/Plater GoodenChairperson /s/Jim Ferguson-Planning & Zoning Administrator 5104436-mar 19-1t

NOTICE --PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana met in a regular session on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Five (5:00) p.m. at its regular meeting place, the Parish Council Meeting Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana. The following members were present: Chairperson Plater Gooden, Stephen McKinney, Mary Godke, Archer Lee, Pete Newkirk, James Wood; and John Rogers was absent.

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The Administrator stated that there were no reports from the staff. Upon a motion of GODKE, seconded by MCKINNEY the Commission approved the minutes of January 6th, 2015 as written. On motion of GODKE, seconded by MCKINNEY, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Parish of West Feliciana stood adjourned and will meet again in regular session on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 5:00p.m., in the Parish Council Meeting Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex at 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana /s/ Plater GoodenChairperson /s/ Jim FergusonPlanning & Zoning Administrator 5104437-mar 19-1t

NOTICE --PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2015, AT 5:00 P.M. The Parish School Board of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at its regular meeting place, the Parish School Board Office, 4727 Fidelity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana, on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at five (5:00) o’clock p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Beauchamp.

Ex-Officio members present: Chief James Wood; and members absent: Bridget Plauche and Lea Reid Williams.

The meeting was called to order by President Kevin Beauchamp. Mr. Beauchamp asked Ms. Uhle to call the roll of the board.

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and Sara Wilson-Rogers. This was Ms. Tycer’s first board meeting. There were absent: None The Parish School Board of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said parish for school purposes by Honorable Kevin Beauchamp, President, who then stated that the Parish School board was ready for the transaction of business. Agenda All of Ms. Davis’ items were removed due to her illness/absence. Items will be on the February agenda. The Board was asked to move item II. e. up to allow Ms. Greggs to present her 2nd Quarter Financial Report for Food and Nutrition early so that she could leave for a previous engagement. It was moved by Ms. Wilson-Rogers, seconded by Ms. McKinney to approve the agenda for the January 27, 2015 regular board meeting with the above-referenced change. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried. Minutes It was moved by Ms. O’Brien, seconded by Mr. White to approve the minutes of the December 16, 2014, regular board meeting. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried. Recognitions Presentations

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us know what is involved with this sort of project. The Board was asked to allow Ms. Davis to begin negotiating a contract with Terracon of Baton Rouge, the bidder chosen by the Committee. Progress will be presented to the board next month. Mr. Ferguson’s goal is to make sure that the firms submitting bids are qualified and that their bids are within his projections, which he estimates to be in the $100,000 range. It was moved by Ms. McKinney, seconded by Ms. Tycer to approve request as presented. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried. Mr. Mike Schexneider, Auditor with Postlethwaite & Netterville, presented the year-end report. Overall, Mr. Schexneider’s report was very positive. He stated that, “The West Feliciana staff’s record keeping and reports, measured against generally accepted accounting procedures, merited, in fact, an “unmodified opinion, the highest rating.� The Board received $25.6 million in all fund revenues while expenses were $24.2 million. The total net income for the year was more than $1.3 million increasing the fund balance to more than $4.8 million. It was moved by Ms. O’Brien, seconded by Mr. Coats to approve the FY13-14 Year-End Report as presented. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried. Ms. McClure asked for permission to proceed, as needed, with the E-Rate Related Bidding Process. It was moved by Ms. McKinney, seconded by Mr. White to approve request as presented. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried. It was moved by Ms. Wilson-Rogers, seconded by Ms. McKinney to approve the following use of facilities request: i. Grace Episcopal Church to use West Feliciana High School Auditorium on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. for a performance by African Children’s Choir “WATOTO� as part of their U. S. Tour. Waiver of fees requested. Certificate of insurance provided. We find that the benefit to the school system exceeds any fee charged. Thus, the West Feliciana Parish School Board agrees to waive usage fees as requested above. ii. Zachary High School

Track Team to use West Feliciana High School Track on Friday, March 13, 2015, from 2:00 p.m., to 8:00 p.m. to host their Annual Track Relays (alternate meet site due to Zachary track safety issues.) Usage fees and certificate of insurance pending. Personnel Items for Board Approval – None Superintendent’s Report The report of the Superintendent was received and placed on file. Some of the issues addressed by the Superintendent were as follows: Superintendent Personnel Changes Sales Tax Report Announcements: • Strategic Planning Meeting Date: Tentatively scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2015. Superintendent Milton addressed the date and time for the strategic planning meeting. After discussion and input, board members like the idea proposed by Ms. O’Brien; which is to hold the meeting in the evening, possibly from 3:30 to 8:30 PM, to accommodate everyone involved. Once a date is confirmed, the board will be notified. • Photograph of Board Members – We will make arrangements to have pictures taken at the February 26, 2015 board meeting. • “Keep the Beatâ€? CPR Training: Saturday, February 21 at First Baptist Church in SF. • Update from our meeting with Gubernatorial Candidate Scott Angelle on Monday, January 19. • “14 Forwardâ€? (LA Leadership Alumni) will be visiting our schools on February 26 & 27. We have approximately 25 people from around our state planning to visit us to learn more about our early childhood program, our Leader in Me Program, our 1 to 1 initiative, and our Believe and

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NOTICE --Fire Protection District No. 1 of West Feliciana Parish 9892 West Feliciana Parkway ~ P O Box 1190 St. Francisville, La. 70775 (225) 635-4312 ~ Fax (225) 635-4328 The Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District #1 of West Feliciana Parish held a

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Regular Meeting on February 9, 2015, at the Fire District Headquarters Building located at 9892 West Feliciana Parkway, St. Francisville, LA, 70775, at 6pm, with the following members present:

Ms. Stages for the completion of the audit. Motion carried all in favor. 10. PERSONNEL REPORT: The following resolution was offer by Mr. Stelly and seconded by Mr. Neal:

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Joe Wells, Chairman Steven Neal, Board Member Daniel Stelly, Secretary/ Treasurer Vincent Smith, Board Member Absent: Tracy Hall, Vice Chair Also present: James R. Wood, Fire Chief Eric Vicknair, CPA The regular meeting was called to order by Mr. Wells. 1. An invocation was given and the pledge of allegiance recited. 2. A roll call of board members completed. 3. Mr. Wells announced the rules of the meeting. 4. Motion to amend the agenda to include changing the July meeting date from July 15 to July 20, 2015 by Mr. Stelly and seconded by Mr. Neal. Motion carried all in favor. Motion to approve the amended agenda by Mr. Stelly Hall and second by Mr. Neal. Motion carried all in favor. 5. Motion to approve the minutes from January 12, 2015 by Mr. Neal and second by Mr. Stelly. Motion carried all in favor. 6. CPA REPORT: Nothing to report. 7. LEGAL REPORT: Nothing to report. 8. WEST FELICIANA PARKWAY PROPERTY: Fire Chief was contacted about whether or not the Fire District would consider selling four acres with frontage on West Feliciana Parkway. The interested party could not make it tonight due to other obligations. Motion by Mr. Neal and seconded by Mr. Smith to set up a meeting with the interested party and discuss prior to the next board meeting. Motion carried all in favor. 9. FINANCE REPORT: Chief Wood gave a briefing on the FY 2013 to 2014 legislative audit. The auditor indicated that the Fire District had good control of the financials and was financially stable. No findings were reported. In addition Chief Wood reported that despite a drop in ad valorem taxes the Fire District was able to maintain revenues. This was in part due to the establishment of a CD ladder which doubled the interest income the district has been earning when compared to the LAMP accounts. A motion by Mr. Stelly and second by Mr. Smith to commend the Fire Chief, Mr. Vicknair, CPA and

RESOLUTION 0209201501 WHEREAS, Mr. Ronnie Bourgeois made an outstanding contribution to the Parish of West Feliciana in his years of service on the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District Number One (1) of West Feliciana Parish; and WHEREAS, during his tenure from March 2006 to January 2015 on the Board of Commissioners, Mr. Bourgeois served in different capacities including service on standing committees and as the vicechairman; and WHEREAS, the Fire District has greatly benefited by Mr. Bourgeois’ s dedication and service to the people of West Feliciana Parish, as well as by helping establish the full time fire chief position, by working for and advocating the Fire Protection District adopt a more aggressive prevention program to help stop fires before the need to respond arises and many other improvements over the three decades he served; and WHEREAS, Mr. Bourgeois served with distinction as he worked with department leadership, fellow commissioners and elected officials to enable the Fire District to be successful in providing fire protection and other needed services to the citizens of West Feliciana Parish which has resulted in enumerable lives and property saved: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District Number One (1) of West Feliciana Parish hereby commend Mr. Ronnie Bourgeois for the outstanding service and sacrifices made as a member of the Board of Commissioners and for his service to the community as a whole, as keeping with the highest traditions of the Fire Service. Upon being submitted to a vote thereon was unanimous. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I, Joe Wells, Chairman of the Board of Commissioner of Fire Protection District Number One (1) of West Feliciana Parish, State of Louisiana, do hereunto set

11. BUILDING REPORT: Change order submitted by Blount Contractors for extra fill dirt. Motion to approve by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Stelly. Motion carried all in favor. Payment request by Blount General Contractors for Bluffs Station. Motion by Mr. Neal and second by Mr. Stelly to approve the second draw to Blount General Contractors for work completed in January. Motion carried all in favor. A discussion was also held on the Wakefield Fire Station remodel. Motion by Mr. Stelly and second by Mr. Smith to break the project up or reduce the scope of work to allow for the living quarters to be built as soon as possible. Motion carried all in favor. 12. CHIEF’S REPORT: The Fire Chief gave a report of the Fire Districts activities in the last few weeks. In regards to establishing a certified Fire Prevention Bureau, the Office of State Fire Marshal requested a release from liability for fire inspections not complete by their inspectors but by Fire District inspectors. Motion to approve a resolution by Mr. Neal and second by Mr. Smith. Motion carried all in favor. 13. PUBLIC COMMENT: None 14. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mr. Neal and second by Mr. Stelly. /s/ Daniel Stelly Daniel Stelly Secretary/Treasurer /s/ Joe Wells Joe Wells Chairperson 5104485-mar 19-1t

NOTICE --The Fire Protection District No. 1 of West Feliciana Parish intents to adopt the 2015 milliage rate for the Fire Protection District No. 1 taxation district at a regular meeting of the Fire Board of Commissioners on April 13, 2015 at 6 pm. The meeting will be held at 9892 West Feliciana Parkway, St. Francisville, La 70775. The maximum authorized milliage is 6 mills. The meeting will be open to the public. A tentative agenda will be released in accordance with law prior to the meeting. Anyone with questions may call the Fire Protection District at 225-635-4312 or stop by during normal business hours. 5104486-mar 19-1t

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A written examination will be given in approximately ninety (90) days, on a competitive basis to approved applicants for the purpose of placing names on the competitive employment list for the class of Deputy Fire Chief in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law and the rules of the West Feliciana Fire Protection District #1 Civil Service Board. Application forms may be obtained from, Leatha Robinson the Secretary to the Civil Service Board, at 9892 West Feliciana Parkway Monday 7:30 until 4:00, Tuesday thru Friday 7:30 until 5:00. Completed applications and the required attachments must be received by Leatha Robinson at 9892 West Feliciana Parkway. Monday 7:30 until 4:00, Tuesday thru Friday 7:30 until 5:00 by June 3, 2015. Approved applicants will be notified of the exact date, time, and place of the examination at least five (5) days prior to the examination date.

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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Unless otherwise specified, all requirements listed below must be met by the filing deadline for application for admission to the examination. Must meet all requirements of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law, including being a citizen of the United States and of legal age. After offer of employment, but before beginning work in this class, must pass a physical examination, the selection and administration of which shall be authorized by the Appointing Authority, designed to demonstrate good health and physical fitness sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without accommodation. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Applicant must possess one of the following: high school diploma, high

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Advocate staff report When Henderson Lewis Jr. arrived in East Feliciana Parish in June 2012 to serve as the superintendent of schools, the East Feliciana School Board charged him with leading the system’s efforts to become Louisiana’s premier rural school district, school officials said in a news release. Today, students say they are proud of the progress the district has made under Lewis’ leadership and are excited to bring those efforts to the next level, even as their superintendent departs for Orleans Parish next month, the release states. “In the last three years, my school has improved tremendously academic-wise and behavior-wise,”said East Feliciana High School senior Charquela King. “As students, this year we are being taught at a different rate, a rate at which we understand the lesson better.” Chynna King, a fourth-grade student at Clinton Elementary School, said efforts have been revitalized across the parish. “We’ve improved on working together and communicating,” Chynna said. Students pointed out that the faculty and staff members of East Feliciana Schools have served as role models. “My school provides us with good teachers and makes sure we learn every day,” said Lily Antor, sixth-grader at Slaughter Elementary School. “The best thing about my school is that we have teachers West Feliciana Public Notices

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and an administration that care for the students,” East Feliciana High School senior Tiara George said. “They want to see us succeed; therefore, they make themselves available to do anything they can to help us achieve each and every goal we may have.” Students praised both the higher expectations the school system holds and the support they are given to reach that bar, the release states. “You have to have a certain grade-point average to play sports,” East Feliciana Enrichment Academy student Braylon Davis explained. “My school puts education first by prohibiting people with a low grade-point average from participating in sports,” said East Feliciana Middle School eighth-grader Shalimar Hollins. “My school also offers tutoring so that these students can raise their gpa.” “My school puts education first by giving homework and by tutoring,” said Clinton Elementary School fifth-grader Riley Smith. Students eagerly explained what the school district’s motto of “Education First” means to them. “To me, it means working as a team to get something accomplished,” Charquela King explains, “and putting the past in the past and a good future in your mind.” “It means the school cares about your education so you can succeed in life,” said Mikayla Vessel, sixth-grader at Slaughter Elementary School.

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I AM APPLYING to the Commission on Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of High & Low alcoholic content at retail in the Parish of West Feliciana at the following address: The Francis Smokehouse & Specialty Meats, LLC, 6779 Hwy 61, St. Francisville, LA 70775 Daniel D. Brown - Owner 5104942 March 19, 26 '15 NOTICE --MINUTES OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE WEST FELICIANA 911 COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT FEBRUARY 10, 2015 The Board of Commissioners of the West Feliciana Communications District met in regular session on February 10, 2015 at the West Feliciana 911 Center, 9938 West Feliciana Parkway, St. Francisville, Louisiana at 9:00 A.M. Roll Call Members Present: Randy Metz; Jim Ferguson; Brian Herrin; Scott Ford; James Wood; Brian Spillman and Lee Chastant. Also present Bob Baker and Cpt. Ralph Ladnier. Chairman Randy Metz announced a quorum present. The meeting was called to order. Brian Spillman led in prayer and Brian Herrin led the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion made by James Wood and seconded by Brian Spillman to approve the minutes from the February 10, 2015 Public Meeting. Motion unanimous carried. Bob Baker presented the January 2015 financial report. A copy was given to each board member. Bob informed the Board that all is in strong financial order. Motion made by Scott Ford and seconded by James Wood to approve the financial report. Motion unanimous carried. Old Business Randy Metz gave each board member a copy of a Proces Verbal adopted by the West Feliciana Police Jury concerning a special election held on Saturday, October 6, 1990. This document also contains Proposition No. 1 and Proposition No. 2 placed on said ballot. This explains the levy authority of the Police Jury as the governing authority of the Communications District. Discussion was then held on the 911 signage ordinance problems. Jim Ferguson advised the Board that the Parish Council is presently working on ways to address the problems. At this time he introduced Wally Mahurin the new IT person for the council. He informed the Board that Wally will be available to help out with issues at the 911 Center. New Business 1. Cpt. Ralph Ladnier informed the Board that new bulbs have been ordered for the outside lights. Also the new generator has not been delivered. The State will also provide a portable power generator. Bob stated Cathy has a copy of the new insurance policy on the generator. Part time dispatchers are still needed. Motion to adjourn made by James Wood and seconded by Lee Chastant. Motion unanimous carried. _________________ Randy W. Metz, Chairman West Feliciana Communications District P. O. Box 3417 St. Francisville, LA 70775

NOTICE --West Feliciana Parish March 9, 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing by the Parish Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, will be held on Monday, April 13, 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. The hearing will address the following Ordinances that were introduced during a regular meeting held on Monday, March 9, 2015. This hearing is open to the public. Summary of Ordinances: • An ordinance to authorize the purchase of land and building and renovate building to serve as a social services activity center; and • An ordinance to authorize the purchase of land; appropriate funds therefor and development costs; land to be used as a boat landing area and riverfront park. The hearing is open to the public and residents are encouraged to participate. BY ORDER OF THE CHAIRPERSON By: /s/Heather R. Howle, Chairperson 5105708-mar 19-1t

NOTICE --PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT THE SECOND REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2015. 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, February 23, 2015 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 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 with deviations as seen fit by the Chair. 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 to the Council Secretary so they can be recognized at the proper time. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION Upon a motion of Mr. Percy, seconded by Mr. Lambert the Council approved the agenda items for consideration and action.

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The girls at Quad Area Head Start in Clinton recited the poem ‘Happy Valentine’s to My Fa- their interests. ther’ during a Valentine’s pageant at the school Feb. 13. Honoring their fathers, in front row Fathers and mothers from left, are Ken’Niya Jackson, Ke’Zyria Henley, Kayla McKee, Kattora Newson, Demi Lowe and Jacaquline McCollough; second row, LaBria Scott, Ken’Niya Stewart, Khloe Davis, Aubree participated in the Hughes, Hailey Ross, Payton Hughes, E’Myria Jackson, Davonne Williams, MaKayla Spears and Ryan Winn. event.

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7. APPROVAL OF PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES The Council, upon a motion of Mr. Percy, seconded by Mr. Lambert approved the minutes from the regular meeting of February 9th, 2015 as written.

RESOLVED: The West Feliciana Parish Council hereby requests, in the interest of public safety and in order to stimulate smart growth in West Feliciana Parish, that the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) implement the following traffic controls and/or highway reconfigurations on U. S. Highway 61 within West Feliciana Parish:

8. PUBLIC HEARING At 5:32 p.m., upon a motion of Mr. Percy, seconded by Mr. Young the Council entered into public hearing. 8.A. 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 for introduction purposes and public comments were allowed and made by those wishing to do so regarding this subject matter. 8.B. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM LAMP BURNETT PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING MATCHING FUNDS TO APPLY FOR THE FEDERAL LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION GRANT The Chair read aloud the ordinance for introduction purposes. [A summary of the ordinance was published in the March 5, 2015 edition of the Official Journal, the Advocate Extra, a weekly newspaper of general circulation published in St. Francisville, Clinton and Greensburg, Louisiana.] 8.C. TAKE ACTION DEEMED NECESSARY At 5:44 p.m., upon a motion of Mr. Percy, seconded by Mr. Young the Council ended the public hearing and returned to regular session. Mr. Percy offered a motion to set the date and time of the public hearing for the regular meeting of March 23, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in this meeting room for item 8.A. Seconded by Mr. Young. Upon a roll call vote, voting in favor of the motion were Percy, Young and Howle. Casting dissenting votes were Williams, Kean and Wilson. Lambert abstained. Motion failed 3-3-1. Upon a motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Kean, the Council set the date and time of the public hearing for the second regular monthly meeting of March 23, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in this meeting room for item 8.B. 9. COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE ACTION NEW BUSINESS 9.A. CITIZEN REPLY TO NEW JERUSALEM ESTATES DISCUSSION Ms. Lula London initially deferred her response to Mr. George Turner who then addressed the Council in reply to statements made at the February 9th meeting related to her housing development, New Jerusalem. Ms. London later addressed the Council with additional comments. Remarks by the Council on this agenda item were made along with a written statement read aloud by Mr. Kean. 9.B. POLICIES Mr. Lambert made a motion to adopt policy to attach name of Council person sponsoring each agenda item. Seconded by Mr. Percy. Upon a roll call vote, voting in favor of the motion were Percy, Young, Lambert, Kean, Howle and Wilson. Casting the only dissenting vote was Williams. Motion carried 61. 9.C. REQUEST TO DOTD FOR ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROLS AND/OR HIGHWAY CONFIGURATION ON U.S. HIGHWAY 61 – DISCUSS AND/OR ADOPT RESOLUTION The following resolution was adopted by the Council: RESOLUTION FEBRUARY 23, 2015

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1. Turning Lane – Highway 61 and 966 2. Turning Lane – Highway 61 and Folkes Road 3. Lighting – Highway 61 and Street D 4. Flashing Caution Lights at the Audubon Bridge 5. Conduct a Study for a Caution Light – Highway 964 and 61 FURTHER RESOLVED: That the representatives in the Louisiana Legislature of West Feliciana Parish are respectfully requested to support and further this request. Moved by: Merrick R. Lambert Seconded by: Lea Reid Williams Aye: Lea Reid Williams, Mel Percy, Melvin Young, Merrick R. Lambert, John S. Kean, IV, Heather R. Howle and Otis L. Wilson Nay: None. Abstain: None.

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10290 11. PARISH PRESIDENT’S REPORT Mr. Couhig announced an upcoming bike race to be held at the Sports Park and plans to post the route of the race on the parish website. He warned the public of possible frozen precipitation and possible ice on the roadways tonight. He asked the Council members for their ideas and suggestions on the budget and concluded his report providing an additional date of March 12th for a very important community meeting. The contracts he [Mr. Couhig] referenced at last month’s meeting should be presented to the Council for consideration and action at its regular next meeting and he welcomed Council members to meet with him for further discussion prior to the meeting. The Budget is to be presented to the Council seventy-five days prior to the start of the FY which was identified as April 16th, 2015. 12. ADJOURNMENT At 6:55 p.m., upon a motion by Mr. Lambert, seconded by Mr. Kean the Council stood adjourned until the first regular monthly meeting on March 9, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. /s/Heather R. Howle, Chairperson /s/Rolanda J. Robinson, Secretary 5105714-mar 19-1t

/s/ Rolanda J. Robinson Rolanda J. Robinson Date: 2/25/2015 WEST FELICIANA COUNCIL SECRETARY 10. OLD BUSINESS 10.A. BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENT Upon a motion of Mr. Lambert, seconded by Mr. Percy, the Council reappointed Mr. Justin Peno to the Economic Development Board to serve a two year term in accordance with the Home Rule Charter until December, 2016. Mr. Percy nominated Mr. Mark Drennen to the Tourist Commission Board. Upon a motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Lambert the Council appointed Mr. Drennen to serve a two year term in accordance with the Home Rule Charter until January, 2017. Mr. Percy nominated Mr. Jody Vidrine to be appointed to the Fire Board. The Council, upon a motion by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Young appointed Mr. Vidrine to serve a two year term until January, 2017. Mr. Lambert nominated Mr. David Opperman to be appointed to the Fire Board. Upon a motion by Mr. Percy, seconded by Mr. Wilson the Council appointed Mr. Opperman to finish the remainder of a term until January, 2016. Mr. Percy nominated Mr. James Harvey to be appointed to the Board of Adjustment. The Council, upon a motion by Mr. Lambert, seconded by Mr. Wilson appointed Mr. Harvey to finish the remainder of a term until June, 2016. The Council Secretary was authorized to advertise the open seats on the Port Commission and the Zachary Taylor Parkway Commission. 10.B. INCORPORATION WITHIN THE PARISH i.-iii. Ms. Williams presented information on each item as it appeared on the agenda and public comments were made by those members of the audience who wished to do so. Mr. Couhig offered to have the information submitted by Ms. Williams posted on the parish website.

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L.L.C. will be conducting seismic activity across St. Helena Parish, from Tangipahoa Parish line to East Feliciana Parish line and from Livingston Parish line to the State of Mississippi.

The pledge was led by Police Chief Scott Ford. Approval of the Minutes On motion by Robert P. Leake, and seconded by James Davis, the minutes of February 10, 2015, were approved as presented. All in favor, motion carried. Insurance Renewal Mr. Cooper with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. presented the premium summary for property insurance renewals and answered questions for the Board of Aldermen. Motion made by James Davis, seconded by Oscar Robertson, Jr., to accept the insurance renewal for the price of $86,537.00. All in favor, motion carried. Motion made by Abby T. Cochran, seconded by Robert P. Leake, to authorize Mayor D’Aquilla to sign the insurance renewal on behalf of the Town. All in favor, motion carried. Motion made by James R. Leake, seconded by Abby T. Cochran to reject uninsured motorist coverage per Resolution 2015-3

The Board of Aldermen 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 Tuesday, April 14, 2015 in the Town Hall Meeting Room, St. Francisville Town Hall, 11936 Ferdinand Street, on the following applications:

Now be it resolved that at the Town Council meeting on February 24, 2015, the Members of the St. Francisville Town Council propose a motion to reject Uninsured/ Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage from the Automobile Policy. Town Council further moves to authorize William “Billy” D’Aquilla, Mayor of St. Francisville, to sign on behalf of the Town of St. Francisville to reject Uninsured/ Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury coverage from the Automobile Policy.

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 5105963-mar 19-26-apr 2-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE --MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF THE TOWN OF ST. FRANCISVILLE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN, ST. FRANCISVILLE, LA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2015, 5:30 P. M. The Town of St. Francisville Board of Aldermen met in regular session this 24th day of February, 2015 at 11936 Ferdinand St., Town Hall, St. Francisville, LA. The meeting was called to order at

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NOTICE --ST. FRANCISVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION BOARD OF ALDERMEN NOTICE Tuesday, April 14, 2015 5:30 pm St. Francisville Town Hall, 11936 Ferdinand Street

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. At the February 25, 2015 Town of St. Francisville Planning Commission meeting the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED APPROVAL of this application.

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5:31 p. m. with the following members present: Mayor William D’Aquilla, Aldermen James R. Leake, Abby T. Cochran, Oscar Robertson, Jr., James Davis and Robert P. Leake. Also present was Town Attorney Jesse Means, Jr. and Clerk, Shannon Sturgeon, Police Chief Scott Ford and Main Street Manager Laurie Walsh.

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MaKayla Spears enjoyed the father and daughter dance with her dad, Jeremy Spears, who presented her a rose after their special dance.

TO REJECT U N I N S U R E D/ U N D E R I N SURED MOTORIST BODILY INJURY COVERANGE AND TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR D’AQUILLA TO SIGN ON THE TOWN OF ST. FRANCISVILLE’S BEHALF

On motion by James R. Leake, and Seconded by Abby T. Cochran to accept Resolution 2015-1. The Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Abby T. Cochran, James R. Leake, Robert P. Leake, Oscar Robertson, Jr. and James Davis Nay: None A b s t a i n e d : None Absent: None Amend the Agenda Motion made by James R. Leake, seconded by Abby T. Cochran to amend the agenda to include Resolution 2015-2. Resolution 2015-2 authorizes the preparation & submittal of an application for the $35,000.00 CWEF Grant. All in favor, motion approved. RESOLUTION 2015-02 A Resolution to Support Preparation and Submittal of an Application for Funding through the Division of Administration Community Water Enrichment Fund WHEREAS, the Office of Community Development is accepting applications for funding for the Community Water Enrichment Fund; and WHEREAS, one of the requirements for submission of an application for funding under this program requires a resolution of support from the municipal governing body; and WHEREAS, the Town desires to submit an appli-

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of St. Francisville acting as the governing authority of said Town does hereby support the preparation and submittal of an application for funding through the Office of Community Development for a grant of $35,000.00. This resolution offered by James R. Leake and seconded by Oscar Robertson, Jr. having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Abby T. Cochran, James R. Leake, Robert P. Leake, Oscar Robertson, Jr. and James Davis Nay: None A b s t a i n e d : None Absent: None PEC Update Hillhouse of PEC

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• LGAP / CWEF Grants: * Will be submitting a new application for CWEF funds ($35,000) to be uses for extending an 8” main from Elm Street to the Best Western Hotel (including valves and hydrants). These funds should be awarded in April. * Received $70,000 (two separate $35,000 grants) to use replace 10 fire hydrants and we need Board approval to get (3) cost proposals for changing out the fire hydrants. Motion made by James Davis, and seconded by Abby T. Cochran, to get (3) cost proposals for changing out the fire hydrants. All in favor, motion carried. • Capital Outlay – Hardwood Gas Project * We are submitting a pay request from Spinks for $40,912.10 and we will check on the remaining appropriation balance to see if we have money left that can be used to replace some additional meters. • Capital Outlay - Burnett Road Bridge * Surveying work started this last week. The geotechnical work and Corp. of Engineers will be starting soon. *C o o p e r a t i v e Endeavor Agreement will be mailed out this week. Mayor’s Report - Mayor D’Aquilla • In’s & Out’s are still working on locating better pricing on flower baskets for the poles and boardwalks. Once a price quote is provided, it will be presented to the Board. • In April we will begin working with our utility software provider to begin offering ACH Drafts on Online Payment options to our utility customers. • Crews are working on getting the Town ready for Pilgrimage. Police Report - Chief Scott Ford • Police department has been working with Mt. Carmel Church to provide traffic control assistance on Fridays Knights of Columbus lent dinner pickup. • The second notifications were sent out via certified mail to business located on the Highway 61 Scenic Corridor Overlay District that will be required to lower their signs per the 2013 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance which became effective on April 12, 2013. Within the ordinance there is an amortization period of (3) years to bring the signs in to compliance which means the signs will need to be in compliance on or before April 12, 2016.

* Will address Zoning Map Corrections * Review Hospital site plans. • St. Francisville will serve as a destination stop for Viking Cruise Line starting in 2017. • This year American Eagle Cruise Line has been added to the 2015 steamboat schedule. Their maiden voyage will be April 15, 2015 and we would like to greet them and make this a special day. They currently have (21) dates scheduled to visit St. Francisville for the 2015 season. • Multi-Vu decided to film the Public Service Announcement out at Oakley instead of in town. Motion by Robert P. Leake, seconded by Abby T. Cochran, the meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m. Motion carried. Shannon Sturgeon, Clerk William H. D’Aquilla, Mayor 5105967-mar 19-1t

There will be a public meeting located at Greensburg, Louisiana starting at 6:00 P.M. on Monday April 20, 2015 to answer any questions pertaining to this seismic survey. Meeting Location: St. Helena Parish Police Jury Conference Room, 17911 HWY 43 North, Greensburg, LA 70441 The survey will begin April 24, 2015 and last until April 24, 2016. For additional details pertaining to the seismic survey prior to the public meeting date contact Matt Troutt with Hunt Energy Enterprises, L.L.C., at (972)832-1990. An outline of the seismic project showing the potential area to be affected is located at http://www.wlf.louisiana.g ov/fishing/seismic-explora tion-activity-program under the public meeting tab located at the top of the page. 5105951-mar 19-26-apr 2-94t

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10295 NOTICE Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 and LAC 7:XV.314 (A), the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, has established a boll weevil eradication zone, the Louisiana Eradication Zone, consisting of all the territory within the state of Louisiana. Notice is further given that all producers of commercial cotton in Louisiana are required to participate in the boll weevil eradication program, including cost sharing, in accordance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Law and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reporting of cotton acreage, and destruction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be obtained from the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, P.O. Box 3596, Baton Rouge, LA 708213596, telephone number (225) 922-1338. Notice is also given that the planting of noncommercial cotton is PROHIBITED in Louisiana unless a written waiver is obtained from the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in accordance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). To request a waiver, submit a written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, at the address provided in this notice, stating the conditions under which such written waiver is requested.

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