Taking care of the referees
The Louisiana High School Athletic Association published astatement from the Louisiana High School Officials Association thanking several schools in the state for “going above and beyond by demonstrating extraordinary security,hospitality and sportsmanship.We commend their support of our officiating community.”
Area schools listed include East Feliciana,Dutchtownand St. Amant in Ascension Parish, and Walker in LivingstonParish.
Eventinformation available Visit tinyurl.com/txcr65k3 for the schedule of bands at the Yellow Leaf Arts Festival. Arts for All presents Yellow Leaf Arts Festival with juried artists and live music from 10 a.m. to 5p.m., Oct. 26-27. Conner Burns, apotter,isthe featured artist. More information, www artsforallwestfeliciana.com Visit www.facebook.com/ citcstfrancisville to sign up for theChristmas in the country parade. Christmas in the Country in St. Francisville is set for Dec. 6-8.
Area Halloweeninformation
n The town of Jackson and JTEC invite goblins and princesses in the area to the annual Spooktacular Event from 5p.m to 8p.m., Oct. 26.The eventis held along College Street starting at the corner of Charter Street (La. 10). Any businesses or individualsinterested in setting up atrunk to handout treats should contact Bonnie Boyer at 225-324-5083.
n Be ready for afun Halloween celebration at theEast Feliciana Trunk or Treat event. Decorateyour trunk full of treats, games and costumes on Lawyer’sRow in Clinton. This event is Oct.25. Decorating begins at 8a.m. The first bus from the schools will arrive at 9:15 a.m. RSVP at efchamberofcommerce@gmail.com.
n Atrunk-or-treat starts at 6p.m. Oct. 17 at West Feliciana Sports Park in the circle parking lot by the ball fields. Adonation of $1 donation per car is asked.Trunk contestcategories arescariest,favorite movie and most original. The concession stand will be open. Call the park office at (225) 784-8447 to reserve aspot.
n Trick-or-Treat in St. Francisville is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.
Economic development
The East Feliciana Economic Development District meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. The location of the meetings rotates and interested persons may call (225) 245-2831, Chair Jim Parker said.
Dining with diabetes
Dining with Diabetes is a program that helps adultsat risk or with Type 2diabetes or their caregivers learn how to manage their condition through meal planning, label reading and portion control. The five-part educationalseries will be Nov.4,11, 18 and Dec. 2with afollow-up class to be determined by the participants Classes begin at 5:30 p.m. at
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PartsofEastFeliciana to gethigh-speedinternet
BY JAMES MINTON Contributing writer
Astateagencycharged with dolingout federal funds to extend high-speed internet connections throughout the state has awarded contracts to reach an additional 3,500 East Feliciana Parish households and smallbusinesses.
VeneethIyengar,head of ConnectLA, told thePolice Jury at its Oct. 7meetingthat AT&T will extendfiber optic cable to 19 project
areas in the parish that the agency had earlier determined were lacking high-speed internet service.
The company hastwo years to furnish the project areas with fiber optic service.
Iyengar’s agency,formally known as theOffice of Broadband Development and Connectivity, is administering $1.356 billionin federal funds earmarked for the broadband initiative.
Earlier,inaprogramknown as GUMBO, the agency awarded
AT&T acontract to reach some 1,500 households and small businesses in the parish, Iyengar said. That projectisabout 65 percent complete and should wrapupby Memorial Daynext year,hesaid.
Theprogram guidelinesrequire that internet service providers put no data usage caps on customers and thatthe service plans be “affordable,” he said.
Because the fiber optic cable will be installed underground, a challenge will be avoiding dam-
ROYALTYREIGNS
Feliciana 2024-2025homecoming court,
Leggett Miss Junior;Justin Smith, Mr.Junior;Aaliyah
Feliciana; RobertWashington, Mr.East
Senior;and Gerard Bell Jr Mr.Senior
The East Feliciana Tigersrolled over the Capitol Lions Oct. 445-0 to move to 2-1 in district play
The game ended aweeklong Homecoming celebration from Sept.30to Oct. 4. Dress up days, coronations and the parade proceeded Friday night’sgame in the Tiger Den
The court included Jamiya Anderson, senior candidate; Brianna Leggett, Miss Junior; Justin Smith, Mr.Junior; Aaliyah Haynes,Miss Sophomore; Kashayla Dunn, Miss EastFeliciana; Robert Washington, Mr. East Feliciana; Keilaijh Henley, senior candidate; Jalaysia Whitfield, Miss Senior; andGerard BellJr.,Mr. Senior
East Feliciana freshman quarterback Jayden Matthews calls his own number and turns up field for abig gain.
BYJAMES MINTON Contributing
writer
The St.Francisville Board of Aldermen agreed Oct. 8topay $5,000 toward an annual contract for emergency air ambulance service in West Feliciana Parish. West Feliciana ParishHospitalcontracts with AirEvac Lifestream to providehelicopter ambulance servicefor critically ill or injured patients who need to be transported for medical care in Baton Rouge or other cities. In the past, the town made a contribution to thehospital for theservice but stopped at some point,hospitaladministratorLee Chastant said. The contract costs $55,363 per year,and theSheriff’s Office puts up $10,000, theparish fire district contributes$8,000 andthe parish government also contributes $5,000, Chastant said in amemo
agetoexisting underground infrastructure such as water and gaslines. The agencyplans to map allexisting buriedlinestoavoid water,sewer or gas line breaks, Iyengar said.
On another matter,the jury agreed to consider an ordinance, after it is written and advertised, to abandon 2.35 milesofBeaver Creek Road, at the request of Jeffrey Devall, who said he owns
BY JAMES MINTON Contributing writer
Early voting for the Nov 5federal, state and local electionsbegins Oct. 18 in the Felicianasand continue through Oct. 29. Voting will be from 8:30 a.m.to6 p.m. daily at the parish Registrar of Voters offices, except on the two Sundays in the voting period, Oct. 20 and 27. In East Feliciana Parish, the registrar’soffice is at 11048 BankSt., Clinton, whilethe West Feliciana registrar’soffice is in the parish governmentalcomplex, 5932 Commerce St., St. Francisville.
In addition to presidential and vice presidential candidates representing 11 political parties, someballots will include municipal candidates in St.Francisville and Clinton, along with aspecial election foranEastFeliciana Parish School Board seat.
In St. Francisville,Mayor Robert “Bobee” Leake faces achallenge from Alderman Andy D’Aquilla, while five candidatesare vying for four seats on the Board of Aldermen. The candidates are incumbent Abby Temple Cochran, interim memberCollin Howelland Alden Daniel, Edgar “Tommy”Wheeler Jr.and John Wilson.
Howell was appointed in July to finish the term begun by the late Al Lemoine.
In Clinton, Mayor Mark Kemp wona new term when no one qualified against him in July,but sevencandidates are running for the five seats on theClinton Board of Aldermen.
They are incumbents Johnny Beauchamp,Janice Bertrece, Bart Blackledge, Mary Bunch Dunaway and Kim Young. Also running for aseat are Clovis Matthews and Ben Morris. In Jackson,three candidates are running forthe remainder of the East Feliciana School Board term begun by Mitch Harrell, who took office in July as the townmarshal.The board
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East
from left, are JamiyaAnderson, senior candidate, Brianna
Haynes, Miss Sophomore; Kashayla Dunn, Miss East
Feliciana; Keilaijh Henley, senior candidate; Jalaysia Whitfield, Miss
East Feliciana Tigers senior defensivelineman Davien Irvin, 51, tries to fightthroughthe Capitol offensive line and make his waytothe running back. Irvinhelped the Tigerdefense shut out the Lions 45-0.
Mr.EFSTEAM Patrick Miller,Miss EF STEAM Da’Vonne WIlliams, Miss EFMS Ryleigh Kelly, and Mr.EFMS Keith Coleman are crowned in the EF STEAM auditorium on Oct. 2.
DARchapter seeksworn-outU.S.flags
Community news report
The Alexander Stirling Chapter of the DAR is collectingU.S, flagsthatneedtoberetired
On Nov. 20, the chapter,along withthe West FelicianaHigh School Junior ROTC andthe JacksonVolunteer Fire Department will hold aflag retirement ceremony at the Louisiana Veterans Home in Jackson. Contact aDAR chapter member if you have flags that need to be retired. Members met in September to kick off the DAR program yearand celebrate Constitution Week. Throughout the fall there are opportunities for thecommunity to meet members of theDAR and help support itsmission to promote historicpreservation, patriotism and education n Classroom teachers were
able tosubmit an application by Oct. 15 for a$500 grant to be used in their classroom. This is agrant sponsored bythe National Society n The DAR supports Wreaths Across America as asponsor at Louisiana NationalCemetery andPortHudsonNational Cemetery.Each year members seta goal to sponsor awreath for every veteran buried at these cemeteries, to remember them during the holidays. That goal has grown to over 14,000. Wreaths are $17 and can be sponsored online or using a wreath sponsorship form. Stop by the group’stableat the Yellow Leaf Festival to learn about what the DAR does. Contact thechapter byemail at alexanderstirlingdar@gmail com forinformation on membership, the classroom grant, or to sponsor awreath.
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The Alexander Stirling Chapter of the DARiscollecting United States flags that need to be retired. DARmembers include, from left, MaryAnna Leveret, Anne Klein, Lauren Pourciau, JanPourciau, WeeAnn Daniel, Lynne Richard, Margaret Robique, TanyaLawton and Nancy Bickham.
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EastFeliciana Public Schoolsrecognize its custodial staff
On Oct. 2, East Feliciana Public Schools joined withschools across the countryin celebrating Custodian Day. Among thestaff honoredisSlaughter Elementary School employees, including Floyd Knox, Lynn Hayesand Tammi Barksdale.
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Bains fifth graderslearnphysical, chemicalchanges in class
Bains Elementary fifth gradersLucy Lindseyand KaydenWoodall completescience stations learning aboutphysical and chemical changes in Brandi Pellissier’sclass.
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appointed Louis Smith as an interim board member,and he is opposed by Jermi Roy Adams and George Turner In addition to the presidential race,voters in East and West Feliciana parishes will cast ballots in several other races
U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow,ofRayville,who now representsthe Felicianas,drew two opponents, M.V.“Vinny” Mendoza, of Ponchatoula, and Michael Vallien Jr ,ofBaton Rouge.
Craig Greene, whose term on the Louisiana Public Service Commission from District 2ends Dec. 31,did not seek reelection, and three candidates jumpedintothe race: Jean-Paul Coussan, Lafayette; Nick Laborde, Baton Rouge;and Julie Quinn,
also of Baton Rouge.
The three have served as state senators in recent years. East Feliciana Parish voters are asked to renew a1-million property tax for the parishwide communications district,which operates the 911 emergency telephone system. All state voters will see aproposed constitutional amendment on their ballots, which would allow federal revenues from alternative or renewable energy production on theouter continental shelf to be deposited into the Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund.
Presently,the constitution requires the state treasurertomake depositsfromfederal oil and gas revenues generated offshore into thecoastalfund,Ifapproved the amendment would allow revenues from wind,solar,tidal, wave and geothermalenergy to go into the fund.
EAST ANDWESTFELICIANA COUNCIL ON AGINGACTIVITIES
The schedules forWest and East Feliciana Council on Aging facilities areas follows: West Feliciana 12292 Jackson Road, St. Francisville, (225) 6356719
Start time for all activities is 10 a.m.
FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY: Line dance
FOURTH MONDAY: Religious service
TUESDAYS: Nutrition education
WEDNESDAYS: Exercise/ yoga
THURSDAYS: Bible study
FRIDAYS: Bingo/movie/ excursion
All people 60 and older in West Feliciana Parish are invited to join.
Fortransportation to the center or questions, call (225) 635-6719.
East Feliciana 11102 Bank St., Clinton
3699 La. 10, Jackson WEDNESDAY,OCT.16
ARTCLASS: 9a.m., Clinton
DEVOTIONAL: 11:15 a.m.
LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
THURSDAY,OCT.17
CLOSED; HEALTH FAIR IN GONZALES FRIDAY,OCT.18
EXERCISE CLASS: 10:45 a.m. LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
MONDAY,OCT.21
EXERCISE CLASS: 10:45 a.m.
LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
TUESDAY,OCT.22
BINGO: 10:30 a.m.
LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
TRANSPORTATION Transportation is providedtoEast Feliciana Parish residents of any age for appointments in East Feliciana, West Feliciana and East Baton Rouge parishes Monday through Friday. Call (225) 683-9862 to schedule a transportation appointment.
WEST FELICIANAPARISHBOOKINGS
Communitynewsreport
The following people werebooked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between Sept. 30-Oct. 6: Sept.30
WILLIAMS,ROBERT: 52; 17351 Tunica Trace,Angola; possession of Schedule II narcotics
GALLOWAY, ELLIOT: 50; 17544 Tunica Trace,Angola; possession of Schedule II narcotics Oct. 3
DAVIS JR., ROBERT: 33; 16 Singleton Drive, Woodville, Mississippi; illegal possession of stolen firearms, proper equipment required displayofplate, window tint obstruction of view
Oct. 4
HILDEBRANDT, THOMAS: 70; 12182 Indigo Drive, St. Francisville; illegal carrying of aweapon JORDAN, JEREMY: 39; 2212 11th St., LakeCharles; domestic abuse battery-strangulation, child endangerment JOHNSTON, ELLIOT: 34; 13218 La. 421, St. Francisville; threecounts simple assault, violation of aprotective order, possession of Schedule II narcotics, possession of Schedule III narcotics Oct. 6
WILLIAMS,BLAKE: 24; 14167 La.10, St. Francisville; disturbing the peace
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most of property on both sides of the road.
Achurch owns 2acres on the north end of the stretch of road Devall wants the jury to abandon, but the church’spastor supports theidea, Devall said.
Jury President Louis Kent said the road has not been maintained for more than three years because abridge washed out years ago.
“It would cost amillion dollars to replace it,” Kent said.
The jury once gave asand and gravel company permission to erect atemporary bridge to reach aproposed mining site, but the plans fell through, Kent said.
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the West Feliciana Parish Library, 5114 Burnett Road, St. Francisville. This program, open to the public, costs $40. Call 225-635-3614 for information. Visit https://store. lsuagcenter.com/p-2620-diningwith-diabetes-west-feliciana-nov4-14-18-and-dec-2-2024.aspx to register and pay for the class. Registration ends Oct. 21. For information, contact Layne Langley at 225-635-3614 or at lalangley@ agcenter.lsu.edu.
Colorrun andchili
The 2024 West Feliciana Color Dash in support of the West Feliciana High and Middle School Fleur De Lis Dance Teams will be Oct. 19, at Parker Park in Downtown St. Francisville. Runs include a5k and a1-mile. ABlue Dog Run/Walk starts at 11 a.m. Visit https://www.eventbrite. com/e/2024-wf-color-dash-tickets1013052656767?aff=ebdssbdestse arch. For information or sponsorship opportunities, email wfcolordash@gmail.com
The event includes the First Chili cook-off from 8a.m. to 1p.m., Oct. 19 at Parker Park. Four person teams are $100 a team. Youth teams are $50. Tasting tickets will be $5. https://www.eventbrite. com/e/chili-cookoff-tickets1013043068087?aff=ebdssbdestsea rch for information and to register Cancer screenings available in East Feliciana
n Woman’sHospital brings its mobile mammography coach to East Feliciana Primary Care, 3050 Charles Drive, Jackson, on Oct. 21. Physician’sorders are required and appointments are strongly encouraged. Call (225) 683-5292 to schedule.
n Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is holding breast and colorectal screenings from 9a.m. to 2p.m. Oct. 24 at the East Feliciana Police Jury Office building, 12064 Marston St., in Clinton. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins welcome. Call (225) 4258034 foranappointment. Through donations, screenings are free if you have not been screened within the past 12 months. Insurance will be billed for mammograms. Colorectal screenings will be a take-home kit.
Angola Prison Rodeotickets
Tickets are available for the Angola Prison Rodeo in October Reserved seating is $20 per ticket. The event includes music by inmate bands, food, and prisonermade arts and crafts. Children’s activities include pony rides, carnival games and an antique carousel. Admission to the Louisiana Prison Museum and Cultural Center at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola is free for ticket holders each Sunday.Purchase at angolarodeo.com/tickets.
PumpkinFestivalatthe market Thursday,Oct. 17 is the Pumpkin Festival raffle at the St. Francisville Farmers Market. Everyone who purchases an item from a vendor can fill out aticket for one of the three prizes. Pumpkin patch photos available.
The market is held Thursdays from 9a.m. to 1p.m. Other theme dates include:
n Nov.21isThanks &Giving Back event. Customers who bring in nonperishable food items, which will be donated to the food bank, will be given $1 tokens for purchases at the market.
n Dec. 19 is the Christmas reception. Refreshments will be available as well as achance to shop for last minute gifts and holiday food. Santa will be on hand forphotos. Save thedate
n The 20th annual Feliciana family and Friends Mardi Gras Parade in Jan. 25 in downtown Clinton.
n The Feliciana Wildflower Festival will be June 7and the group is seeking applications for vendors and guest speakers. Visit www facebook.com/FelicianaWildflowerProject for information.
Sendnewsand events for East and West Feliciana parishes to extra@theadvocate.com by noon Friday or call (225) 388-0731.
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Tayla Hollins, Quad Area Head Start,East Feliciana Public Schools’ September Student of the Month
Makayla Wyre, Clinton ElementarySchool, East FelicianaPublic Schools’ September Student of the Month
Kayleigh Rogers, Jackson ElementarySchool, East Feliciana Public Schools’ September Studentof the Month
Micah Gainous, Slaughter Elementary School, East Feliciana Public Schools’ September Student of the Month
Brice Adams, East Feliciana STEAM Academy,East Feliciana Public Schools’ September Student of the Month
Chrystian Mack, East Feliciana Middle School, East Feliciana Public Schools’ September Student of the Month
Jakaylin Jarrell, East Feliciana High School, East Feliciana Public Schools’ September Student of the Month
East FelicianahonorsSeptember students forbeing respectful
Community news report
Superintendent Keisha L. Netterville and the East Feliciana ParishSchool Boardrecognized East Feliciana Public Schools’September Students of the Month at the board’s
meeting Oct. 1.
These students include Tayla Hollins, Quad Area Head Start; Makayla Wyre, ClintonElementary School; Kayleigh Rogers, Jackson Elementary School; Micah Gainous, Slaughter Elementary School;Brice
Adams, East Feliciana STEAM Academy; Chrystian Mack, East Feliciana Middle School; and Jakaylin Jarrell, East Feliciana High School.
“Our schools are celebrating this month’s Students of the Month for being respect-
said.
Schools.”
East FelicianaHigh School studentslearnwelding
Welding is one ofthe careerand technical education opportunitiesat East Feliciana High School.
East Feliciana PublicSchools’ goal is for all students to graduate with a meaningful credential that preparesthem for success in college, career,community and beyond, anews release said.
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safety features of her welding station Sept. 9.
East Feliciana High welding student Lucille Held showcases the
East Feliciana High welding student Justin Smith prepares for the next phase of his welding project as his classmates continue theirwork
East Feliciana High welding students include Lucille Held, Gerald Bell, Kayden Wilson, Justin Smith, DemontePerry and Brayden Spears.
East Felicianarecognizes teacherasOctober’s best
Farryn Douglas, teacher at East Feliciana Middle School, earned recognition as East Feliciana Public Schools’ October Employee of the Month at the Oct. 1
meeting of the East FelicianaParish School Board
“Building adiverse and effectiveteam is oneofthe priorities of #HomegrownPride, our district’sfive year strategic plan,” said
Superintendent Keisha L. Netterville. “Weare proud to recognize Ms. Douglas for her positive contributions to our students, our teachers and staff, andour families.”
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Bains Elementarystudentreads her own storyasclass leader
Second grader Brynn Fontenot was selected as Baylie Doiron’sand Reki Barden’sLeader of the Month.She participated alongsideBarden duringthe week’sBreakfast and a Book, reading her ownstory ‘BacktoSchool’ at BainsElementary.
PROVIDED PHOTO East Feliciana Middle students workonelectricalcircuts East Feliciana Middle School student Christian Mack explains the difference between series and parallel circuits as he shows off howmanyLEDs he is capable of lighting up at one
PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA NOVEMBER 5, 2024 ELECTION POLLING PLACES
NewPrecincts
Locations
Precinct 1Slaughter Town Hall 3337 Church St., Slaughter (Inside Town Limits)
Precinct2 Hwy 68 Voting Booth LindseyPrecinct 2527 Hwy 68, Jackson
Precinct3 Slaughter Town Hall 3337 Church St, Slaughter
Precinct 3A Ethel Fire Station 9320 Hwy 955 E, Ethel Precinct4 OliveBranchFireDept 9028 Hwy 959, Slaughter
Precinct 4A OlivebranchFireDept 9028 Hwy 959, Slaughter
Precinct 4B Clinton Maintenance Dept 12305 JacksonSt, Clinton
Precinct4CClinton Maintenance Dept 12305 JacksonSt, Clinton
Precinct 5BluffCreek Fire Dept15456 Hwy 959, BluffCreek
Precinct 6Jackson Civic Center 2084 Hwy 10,Jackson
Precinct 6A JacksonCivic Center2084 Hwy 10,Jackson
Precinct 7McManus Fire Station 5270 Hwy 10,Jackson
Precinct 8Ethel Fire Station 9320 Hwy 955 E, Ethel
Precinct9 Clinton Maintenance Dept 12305 JacksonSt (Inside Town Limits)
Precinct10Jackson Civic Center 2084 Hwy 10,Jackson
Precinct 10AJackson Civic Center2084 Hwy 10,Jackson
Precinct 11 McManus Fire Station 5270 Hwy 10,McManus
Precinct 12 Norwood Village Fire Dept 13722 Elm St Norwood
Precinct12A Wilson Fire Dept 6527 Sycamore St, Wilson
Precinct 13 Hwy 67 Voting Booth (North) 13180Hwy 67, Clinton
Precinct 13AClinton Maintenance Dept 12305 Jackson St, C
Precinct 14 Magnolia Fire Station 7351 Smith Rd, Clinton
Precinct 14CMagnolia Fire Station 7351 Smith Rd, Clinton
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Farryn Douglas, teacher at East Feliciana Middle School
test agolf
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sixth grade science students RyleeAnn Rogers and Terry
ping pong ball and tennisballagainst aCDtosee what
West Feliciana Middle School sixth grade science students Malaysia Minor, Carter Adams and Forest Yarbrough test agolf ball, ping pongball and tennis ball against aCD to seewhat causedthe most damage.
West Feliciana Middle School sixth grade science students James Smith and Joshua Harris test different balls against aCD to see what causes the most damage.
West Feliciana Middle School
Straughter
ball,
caused the most damage.
West Feliciana Middle School sixth grade science students Nolan Arceneaux and Ja’mirah Arrington conduct experiments.
West FelicianareceivesProgram of Excellence award
At the GBRIA Awards Banquet on Aug. 21,West Feliciana High School received the Greater Baton Rouge Industrial Alliance Program of Excellence Award, the highest distinction in the High School Division.
Partnerships with Brown and Root and MMR play aroleinsupporting the construction classes, apress release said.
Jackson school includes more fresh veggies Students at Jackson ElementarySchool, including Jordyn Rowan, have been eating East Feliciana Public Schools refreshed lunch menu, including broccoli withranch on Aug. 29.
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Dairyella Spearman and Aubree Link begin testing in ascience experiment at East Feliciana Middle School on Sept. 9. Students at East Feliciana Middle School conducted asoap bubble and bottle investigation. The students observedand described what happens when the air inside aclosed system is heated and cooled. Conducting authentic scientificinvestigations is akey partofSTEAM learning in East Feliciana Public Schools, anewsrelease said.
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observations
East Feliciana STEAMAcademy studentsexplorePangea
Eighth grade science students at the East Feliciana STEAM Academy have been exploring plate tectonics.
On Sept. 27, they used avariety of data sources to move backwards in time to reconstruct the supercontinent Pangea. Through this activity, students developed their scientific skills in investigation and data analysis, anews release said.
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Alyscia Ernest shares announcements
Alyscia Ernest reads the daily announcements at West Feliciana High.
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West Feliciana High agriscience teacher Paul Theriot and MMR’s Richard Sanders, aprogram partner,atthe GBRIA banquet on Aug. 21.
Jacob Church, Kenneth Mix, Paul Theriot, Karolyn Taylor,KyleTutor and Richard Sanders attend the GBRIAAwards Banquet on Aug. 21.
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Students train to runThe Saint Store Marketing teacher Amanda Trimble teaches Rylee Owens and Anna Milton to work the registerinThe SaintStore at West Feliciana High.
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Haysen Touro makes initial
in ascience lesson at East Feliciana Middle School.
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D’Kyrie Woodridgemoves the plates as Aiden Johnson offers guidance in an attempttoreconstructthe supercontinent Pangea at East Feliciana STEAM on Sept. 27.
Kaylee George, Jaymee Franklin and Ja’quavius Simmons discuss the movement of the plates in an attempt to reconstruct the supercontinent Pangea.
Reina Orellana receives feedback from Ja’nia Righteous in an attempt to reconstruct the supercontinent Pangea at East FelicianaSTEAM.
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must be pre-qualified before obtainingBidding Docu‐ments. In ordertobeprequalified,Bidders submit acopyoftheir written Operator Qualification andTrainingProgram to ensure compliance with thecertificationrequire‐mentsof49CFR Part 192.801etseq as man‐datedbythe United States Department of Transportation –Pipeline andHazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)and the LouisianaDepartmentof NaturalResources –PipelineSafetyDivision. Specificscrutinywillbe giventothose individual workmenemployedby theprospective bidder andtheir trainingdocu‐mentationregarding the certificationsofwork‐mentoperform “Covered Tasks” on anatural gas distribution system Prospectivebidders should be able to show at leastfour(4) work‐men, oneofwhich must serveina supervisory role,havebeen OQ certi‐fiedfor allcovered tasks relatedtoPEgas linesin‐stallations. Bidderswho do notalready have a currentand active OQ program will notbequal‐ified to obtain bidding documents. In addition,prospective biddersmustsubmitsuf‐ficient evidence of an on‐goingDrugand Alcohol Misuse Program meeting Part 199ofthe PHMSA Regulationsplusa list of at leastthree (3)refer‐encesfromother natural gasdistributionsystem operatorswhomthey have performedwork, exceedinga valueof $250,000 in thepastfive (5)years A MANDATORYPRE-BID MEETINGwillbeheldat Fairburn Building located at 1289 DelEsteAvenue, Denham Springs, Louisianaon Monday b
y October 21 @2:00p.m The Contract will be awardedtothe lowest responsible, responsive bidder Allbidsmustbeaccom‐panied by abid security equaltofive percent (5%) of thebasebid and anyalternativesand sub‐ject to theconditions provided in theInstruc‐tionstoBidders.The suc‐
after thedateand hour specified.The rightisre‐served to reject anyand allbidsand to waiveany informalities. TomKetterer Director of State Procurement FAX(225) 342-8688 109753-oct16-1t
Feliciana Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that thePLANNINGAND ZONING BOARDofTHE TOWN OF ST.FRAN‐CISVILLE will hold aPUB‐LICHEARING on Wednes‐dayNovember 6, 2024, at 5:30 pm o’clockat9896Royal St.Old Market Hall St.Francisville Louisiana. Applicant, West Feliciana Parish School Board (WFPSB), in accordance with theComprehensive Zoning Ordinancefor the Town of St.Francisville, is requesting aREZONING of theparcels of property labeledPG-1located at 4574Feliciana St.consist‐ingof18.97 acresand an adjacent tractconsisting of 7.67 acreslabeled West FelicianaSchool BoardinSection 44, T3SR3Wfromthe present zoning of RS2-(Medium DensitySingleFamily Residential) to RM1 (Mul‐tiple-Family Residential) with thedeed restriction to only allowSingle-Unit &Two-Unit (Duplex) dwellingstobebuilt Thepublicisinvited to attend In accordance with the American with Disabili‐ties Act, if youneed spe‐cial assistance,please contactLaurieWalsh at (225) 635-3688. Laurie Walsh Town of St.Francisville P.O. Box400 (225) 635-3688 108044-OCT2-9-16-3T
MEETING: Public Meetingwas opened at 5:34pm No
Comments •A motion wasmadeby PatVince,secondedby MichaelPercy to offer a Recommendationfor ap‐proval to theTownofSt. Francisville BoardofAl‐derman regardingadding aCafé with thecondi‐tionsasa Conditional Useina MX (Mixed Use) UseDistrict. Allinfavor none opposed. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT: •A motion wasmadeby PatVince seconded by MichaelPercy to adjourn at 5:35pm Allinfavor,noneop‐posed. Motion carried. 109725-OCT16-1T
erty”intoTractsW-1-A andW-2-A lyinginsec‐tions78, 79, &188, T-3-S, R-1-W §ion 42, 43, & 46, T-4-S, R-1-W, G.L.D. East FelicianaParish, Louisiana. ForSLC LLC. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Hearings and/or Public Hearings will be held at theEastFeliciana Parish Police Jury 12064 Marston St Clinton; dur‐inga regularmeeting of thePlanning& Zoning CommissionmeetingWednesday, October23, 2024– 6:00 pm forthe pur‐pose indicated: Survey & Subdivision- mapshow‐ingthe resubdivisionof lot5A(75.99 acres) ownedbyAshleyH.Mor‐risand BradleyR Hughes andLot 5C (1.85 acres) ownedbyJohnE Huges, Ashley H. Morris andBradley R. Huges into lot5A1 (15.06 acres) lot5A2 (61.79 acres) and lot5C1 (0.99acre) lo‐catedinsection 56, T4SR1W. East Feliciana Parish,Louisiana.For Ashley H. Morrisand BradleyR.Hughes. 110635-OCT16-1T pp tion carried PUBLIC HEARING: •PublicHearing was opened at 5:33pm No Public comments
PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF ST FRANCISVILLE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE/PUBLICMEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that theMayor and BoardofAldermenofthe Town of St.Francisville will hold aPUBLICHEAR‐ING/PUBLIC MEETINGon Tuesday-October22, 2024 at 5:30 o’clockp.m.at 11936Ferdinand St Town Hall meetingroom, St Francisville,Louisiana forpurposesofaccept‐ingwithorwithout modi‐fications or deny the Planning &ZoningCom‐mission’srecommenda‐tion on theZoning Text Amendmentasfound in thefollowing Ordinance. ORDINANCE2024AN ORDINANCEOFTHE TOWN OF ST.FRAN‐CISVILLE FORA TEXT AMENDMENTTOTHE COMPREHENSIVEZONING ORDINANCEOFTHE TOWN OF ST.FRANCISVILLE, STATE OF LOUISIANATOPRO‐VIDE FORTHE DEFINITION OF ACAFÉAND TO IN‐CLUDE THEESTABLISH‐MENT OF ACAFÉASA CONDITIONALUSE IN AN MX (MIXED USE) DIS‐TRICT ThePublicisinvited to attend In accordance with the American with Disabili‐ties Act, if youneedspe‐cial assistance,please contactStacy Orr, at (225)635-3688 StacyOrr, Town Clerk Town of St.Francisville P. O. Box400 (225)635-3688 108316-OCT 2-9-16-3T PUBLIC NOTICETown of St.Francisville
Laurie Walsh
AGENDA/MINUTES: •A motion wasmadeby PatVince seconded by MichaelPercy to approve theagendaaspresented Allinfavor,noneop‐posed. Motion carried. •A motion wasmadeby MichaelPercy seconded by PatVince to approve theminutes from the RegularMeeting held on August 7, 2024. Allin favor, none opposed.Mo‐i i d
NOTICEOFPUBLIC HEARING
AseriesofPublic Hearings will be heldinaccordance with LA R.S. 48:231 and conducted by theJoint Transportation, Highways and Public WorksCommittee. Belowisalistofthe timesand places wherethe hearings will be held. The purpose of thehearings is to review highwayconstructionprioritiesfor thestate fiscal year 2025-2026. Acopy of thePreliminary Program forFiscal Year 2025-2026 will be availablefor review on October 1, 2024, by interested personsatthe LADOTD Headquarters Building, 1201 CapitolAccessRoad, Room 200M,Baton Rouge, LA 70802 or onlineat http://www.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Multimodal/Transportation_Planning/Highway_Priority/Pages/default. aspx
Allinterestedpersons areinvited forthe purposeofbecomingfully acquainted with theproposed program and will be afforded an opportunity to express theirviews in person. Oral testimony maybesupplemented by presentingimportant factsand documentationinwriting.Commentsmay also be provided at thelinkabove. Allinterestedparties will be able to listentothe meetingvirtually.The informationtoparticipatevirtually will be postedatthe linkabove. Writtenstatementsand commentscan be handed to thecommitteeconductingthe hearingormailedtothe following address, postmarked within 45 calendar days following the final hearing: JOINTTRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAYS ANDPUBLIC WORKSCOMMITTEE C/OLADOTD(SECTION85) P.O. BOX94245 BATONROUGE,LA70804-9245
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thedateofthe public hearing.
LEGISLATIVE PUBLICHEARINGS FORTHE HIGHWAY PRIORITY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM(2025-2026) Date &TimeDOTD
