Even a newspaper jobcan’t stop Christmas
Igrew up in the newspaper business.
That means our Christmas plans depended on when my dad was scheduled to work. WhenI was 4, my dad moved us to Odessa, Texas. He was scheduled to work Christmas Eve and then have afew days off.
His boss came in early in his shift and said finish what you are working on and get out of here. So, my father called my mom and said pack everything. They loaded the station wagon with kids, suitcases and presents, and my dad droveovernight to Campti, Louisiana, so we could greet my mom’sfamily first thing Christmas morning. After a few hours there, we drove to Baton Rouge to see his family
My high school and college years, we lived in Clinton. Iremember really warm holidays and the Christmas everything froze, including our pipes. As ayoung adult, Iremember the Christmas that Exxon exploded. Lots of newspaper stories there that take too longtoexplain.
Amemory Ishared with friends recently: When I worked for the Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Ihad to work Christmas Eve. My car was packed so that Icould head straight to my parents’ place in New Orleans after work, hoping to be on the road by 10:30 p.m.
Early in the evening, Al Nassif, the senior statesman of the design desk, leaned over “You’re driving to New Orleans tonight?!” he asked. Afew minutes later,he grabbed my stack of work and told me to hit the road. I wound up beating my father home that night. Then came the holidays without my grandparents, then my parents, and now my brother But the Grinch taught us very early: “Every Who down in Whoville, the tall and the small, was singing, without any presents at all! He hadn’t stopped Christmas from coming, it came! Somehow or other …itcame just the same.” The story continues, Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’tbefore. Maybe Christmas, he thought doesn’tcome from astore. MaybeChristmas, perhaps means alittle bit more!” Indeed, Christmas does mean more, whether we are at home alone or in the middle of abig celebration. Christmas comes if we just embrace it. We at The Plainsman, The Watchman and The Democrat wish you afantastic Christmas, no matter your circumstances. As the Grinch learned, those don’tmatter
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Whoshouldcalculate stormreimbursement?
BY JAMES MINTON Contributing writer
East FelicianaParish police jurors expressed supportDec.16 for aconsultingfirm that has been assisting the parish in gettingfederal and state disaster funds since theflood of 2016.
Jury Vice President Chrissie
O’Quin initiated aconversation about therecentuse of Police Jury employeesversusproject manage-
mentfirm HGA to calculate disaster-related expenses forpossible reimbursementbythe state or Federal Emergency Management Agency
“Our people areoverwhelmed,”
O’Quin said, asking if the jury wanted to continue using HGA to handlethe grant requests.
“They’ve helped us tremendously in the past.”
“We’re not overwhelmed,” Parish Manager David Amrhein replied, adding that jury employees can gather the necessary informationtoseekreimbursement for expenses incurred during storms that do not meet the cost threshold for federal attention.
Amrhein said the jury saves
moneywhen it collects the information in-house rather than turning over the work to HGA.
HGArepresentative Wendell Pipersaida federal disaster declarationallows FEMA to payhis firm forany workitdoes on behalf of the jury
The parish manager said the firm submitted two invoices for equal amounts for recent work related
Chorus of voices adddepth to Christmasinthe Country
BY FRANCESY.SPENCER
Contributing writer
Handel’s“Messiah,” penned 283 years ago, is aholiday composition that lends varied, strong voices intoone harmonious anddistinct sound experience.
St.Francisville’sChristmas in the Countryisfast becomingthe Handel’s“Messiah” of Louisianacelebrations not because of size and length, but based on theintegration of every facet of community into aseamless holiday composition. The 2024 Christmas in theCountry,held
BY MELINDARAWLS HOWELL
Contributing writer
The Christmas party hostedbythe East FelicianaParishCouncil on AgingonDec. 13 included lots of dancing, door prizes and food for about80seniors. The gathering for Council on Aging members from across the parish was held at the Jackson site. Dancing has become one of the more popularkinds of exercising at the organization, and live musicbyDJDesselles fueled thefestivities.Making dancemusic alongwith his wife, Kathy, “the man in black,” asheissometimes called, also played some traditional Christmas songs. Senior members and sometimes staff danced solo or in small groups. Aspecial line dance was performed by several members from BelindaBordelon’sCouncil on Aging class from Clintonwith Clover Stephenson, Jackson’s exercise leader,joining in.
Special guests were Rep. Roy Daryl Adams andEastFeliciana Parish SheriffJeff Travis, who each spoke briefly .Several Council on
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Dec. 6-8, put thesoul of St. Francisville —municipalities, first responders, businesses, schools, artists, and faith-based organizations —front and center
The cityand parish led by example with thetown of St. Francisville and West Feliciana Parish actively participating. Mayor Bobby Leakeflipped the switch to light thetown Christmas tree and rode a“Tesla sled” at thestartofthe Christmas parade. First responders from theFire Department, Police Departmentand Sheriff’s Department monitored safety,but also brought toysand candy to children and
greeted local and visiting participants. Traditions that continued from area churches included the Community Prayer Breakfast and hymnsinging at United Methodist Church and the Living Nativity at First Baptist Church.
The Rev.Brad Doyle, pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, returned with crowd favorite 61 Bluffers. Originally “dancing dads,” the growing crew of golfers has quickly becomeatradition at Christmastime and throughout
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party.
BYJAMESMINTON
Contributing writer
West FelicianaParisheducators took avictory lap at aDec. 17 School Board meeting in recognition of the district’stop ranking in the 2023-24 state accountability program, andthe boardrewarded employees with an extra paycheck. All school employees will receive aone-time $1,000 stipend, less taxes and retirement contributions, in timefor Christmas shopping. SuperintendentHollis Miltonsaidthe extra money wasanacknowledgment of the hard work thatall employees did to make West Feliciana theNo. 1districtinthe state last year.Each employee also will receive athank-you letter signed by School Board members with the extra stipend. West Feliciana received alettergrade of Ain the state’saccountability rankings, with adistrict performance score of 98.3.
PHOTO BY MELINDARAWLS HOWELL OrekaCollins, of Jackson, dances with Rep RoyAdams at the Council on Aging Christmas
PHOTO BY FRANCESY.SPENCER
Santawaves at paradegoers during the St.Francisville Christmas parade.
JURORS
to storms that hit the parish in April and May.Piper said acompany representative worked on theapplications at the same time, and the firm simply split the bill 50-50.
He said the company has applied for $400,000 for the jury for the two so-called “minor storms,” butitcould drop its request to be paid $4,000 for the work.
Amrhein left the meeting during the discussion to tend to apersonal matter,but Juror Kristen Chasteen supported HGA’s continued work on behalf of theparish, as didseveral others.
Chasteen also asked whyHGA was not asked to work up areimbursement request for the jury’sresponse to Hurricane Francine in September, which may be eligible for FEMAaid.
Piper said his firm would be glad to create atask order to look into Francine expenses,while O’Quin questioned why jurors were not included in the decision to let jury employees handle the job.
On another matter,the jury adopted budgets for 2025,but financial adviser Scott Lazarone, who began working with the jury several months ago, said he will recommend abudget amendment in the first quarter of the year after he studies the jury’sfinancial obligations to other parish offices.
The generalfund in the newbudget is projectedtohave adeficit of $483,224, which will cut the fund balancefrom$783,553 to $300,329.
“You have alot of expenses in the general fund thatyou’renot making decisions on or controlling,” Lazarone said. He said the jury may be obligated to pay them, but “the question is what’s reasonable?”
Parish Prison Warden Kenny Sandersalsopresentedjurors with more bad financial news, tellingthem the parish jail has “some reallyserious problems.”
The control system for opening and closing doors in the jail, which opened in 1988, has been aproblem for more than five years. The controls are outdated, and the company that services them can no longer make repairs, he said.
Over time, the cost ofa fixhas increased from nearly $63,000 to $86,700, he said.
An air-conditioning system also went out, and replacing it would require cutting ahole in the roof and using acrane to remove the unit and install another one, Sanders said
This summer,the Sheriff’s Office purchased portable air conditioners, but the average temperature in that area of the jail was still about 90degrees,hesaid.
Because of the door problems, Sanders said he was leery of keeping aparticular inmate in pretrial detention in the jail. The prisoner is being held at Louisiana State Penitentiary pending his trial.
“Wehave worked diligently to save the jury money,” Sanders said, adding that he and Sheriff Jeff Travis study the spending closely each month. He said he fears what could happen if adangerous prisoner escaped into the community because of the cell doorissues.
“We’re not goingtoleave you behind,” jury President Louis Kentsaid to close the discussion.
At the request of District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla, jurors endorsed aproposal authorized by aconstitutional amendmenttogive firstresponders an additional $25,000 exemption from home property taxes. The DA said Assessor Jeff Gardner willhave to develop an application form andadminister the program.
First responders mustfile for the exemptioneach year,D’Aquilla said
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State Rep. Roy Adams, right, dances with senior Helen Creed.
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Aging board members were also present and were recognized.
Lots of door prizes were given out and the traditional raffle/fundraiser with two prizes was held in support of the art program. Joyce Meyers crocheted the afghan and Caroline Underwood painted awinter scene. A mini-blanket/throw wasgiven to each senior by Landmark Bank.
Each senior received apair of Christmas socks from Adams andseveral gift cards were donated for prizes by Travis.
Council on Aging Director Cyndi McManus also read out to theseniors the namesofadditionalpeople, churches or others who made food donations and made the party possible.
EAST ANDWESTFELICIANA COUNCILONAGING
LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
West FelicianaHospitalcelebratesholiday season West Feliciana Hospital’sholiday celebration continues through Dec. 31 with its drive-thru Magical Lightsdisplay. Reneworjointhe historical society
The West Feliciana Historical Society Museum reminds current and future members thatall membership feesare due by Dec. 31. Stop by or call (225) 635-6330 to get on the member list. This year,all memberswill receive anew car decal showingsupport forthe group. Send news and events forEast and West Feliciana parishes to extra@theadvocate.com by noon Friday or call (225) 388-0731
The schedules for West and East Feliciana Council on Aging facilities areas follows:
WEST FELICIANA
n 12292 Jackson Road, St. Francisville, (225) 635-6719
n 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
n All people 60 and older in West Feliciana Parish areinvited to join.
n Fortransportation to the center or questions, call (225) 635-6719.
EAST FELICIANA
n 11102 Bank St., Clinton n 3699 La. 10, Jackson Wednesday, Dec. 25
CLOSED FORCHRISTMAS Thursday, Dec. 26 BINGO: 10:30 a.m. LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27
EXERCISE CLASS: 9a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
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Monday, Dec. 30
EXERCISE CLASS: 10:45 a.m. LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31
CLOSED FORNEW YEAR’SEVE
Transportation Transportation is provided to East Feliciana Parish residents of anyage for appointments in East Feliciana, West Feliciana and East Baton Rouge parishes Mondaythrough Friday. Call (225) 683-9862 to schedule atransportation appointment.
Seniors enjoydancing at the Jackson Councilon Aging
Clara Sanders, of Clinton, dances during the East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging Christmas party
DJ Desselles, right, accompanied by his wife, Kathy, provides music for theEast Feliciana Parish Council on Aging Christmas party.
Seniors and Council on Aging staff do the twist.
PHOTOSBYMELINDARAWLS HOWELL
Seniorsand staff dance Dec. 13 at the East Feliciana Council on Aging Christmas party
tion of the achievement.
More honors
Milton said the performance score was the highest earned by anydistrictduring the current state ranking system, which changes from time to timeand will be revised in the next cycle.
The West Feliciana score topped Ascension and DeSoto Parishes’ 95.8, Central’s94.6 and Zachary’s 94.5. The superintendent presented plaques to each school in recogni-
Food ServiceDirectorPatricia Gilmore also announced that the parish had won aHealthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award from theU.S.Department of Agriculture for arranging to buy beef from local farmers and using the meatinschoolmeals prepared from scratch,including chili-mac, spaghetti andmeat loaf.
Thehigh school Student Council helped in earning the award by promotingthe menu items, Gilmore said
“We’re an A-plus district, and I think we’re A-plus in everything,” she said.
The accolades continued with Rodney Combs of the EisnerAmper accounting firm reporting that the district received an “unmodifiedopinion”onits basicfinancial statements as aresult of the audit of the 2023-24 fiscal year activities. The auditors found no significant deficienciesormaterialweaknesses in the system of internal controls and no instances of noncompliance with laws, regulations or contracts that would affect the reported financial statements,
Combs said. The audit showed the general fund operated at asurplus approaching $1 million, $901,269 to be exact, areversaloflast year’s deficit of $345,000 causedbypersonnel additions.
Business Manager Misty Cook said revenues increased by $1.3 million last fiscal year,while expenses only increased by $140,000. The largest revenue increase came from property taxes, $800,000, she said.
In otheraction
The board:
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n Adopted aschool calendar for next year with astarting date of Aug. 7for students and final day for students of May 20. n Extended apurchase agreement to March 12 with agroup of St. Francisville developers on the old St. Francisville High School property.The extension will allow the town to work out azoning change that would
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center betweenDec. 2-15:
DEC.3
CONRAD,VICTOR: 27;12011
Hamilton Road, St. Francisville; fugitivewarrant
DEC.4
HEATH, SAMANTHA: 35; 7815 Tunica Trace, St. Francisville; domestic abuse battery
HANCHEY,ROBERT: 36. 7815
Tunica Trace, St. Francisville LA, domestic abuse batterystrangulation, possession Schedule II narcotics, proba-
tion violation
ONEAL, HIRAM: 43; 307 Tilsets Road., Woodville, Mississippi; distribution of drug paraphernalia,two countsofpossession Schedule II narcotics
DEC.5
SHOEMAKE,WILLIAM: 51; 4825 Reily Road, Tunica; bench warrant
JONES,JAMES: 30; 7993 Florida St., St. Francisville; domestic abuse battery,simple battery
DEC.6
FLETCHERMATTHEW: 24; 1758 Potwin Drive, Baton Rouge; fugitivewarrant
DEC.8
WASHINGTON, LENDELL: 33; 8430 LB Hill Lane, St. Francisville; battery of adating partner
DEC.9
MICKENS,RONCARLOS: 33; 17531 Tunica Trace, St. Francisville; possessionSchedule II narcotics, possessionof contraband
WAYNE, JAYLIN: 26; 17531 Tunica Trace, St. Francisville; possession of contraband, possession with intent to distribute Schedule III narcotics
ROYAL, TERRANCE: 42; 17531 Tunica Trace, St. Francisville; possession Schedule II narcotics, possession of marijuana or synthetic marijuana
VILLAREAL, AMBER: 33; 110 Windfern Lane, Youngsville; bench warrant, twocounts fugitivewarrants
DEC.10
CLARK, GEORGIA: 24; 22 BluebirdSt., Angola; theft $1,000$5,000, identity theft
ANTUNEZ-REYES,EDUARD: 29; 16431 Hamilton Ave.,Baton Rouge; reckless operation of avehicle, illegal carrying of a firearm
Loblolly Lane, Alexandria; illegal possession of stolen firearms, simple possession of marijuana or synthetic marijuana, tail lamps
DEC.11
SAXON, CLINT: 46; 3486 A PowerRoad,Liberty,Mississippi; twocounts theft of a motor vehicle
ROBERTS,BRENT: 40; 9997
Trails End., St. Francisville; simple burglary,criminal trespassing, probation violation
DEC.12
GROOM, DONNANEISE: 27; 602
GaylordSt., Woodville, Mississippi; identity theft, theft less than $1,000
DEC.13
SULLIVAN, KENNY: 39; 5181 Commena Drive, St. Francisville; twocounts bench warrants, illegal possession of stolen things $5,000-$25,000, resisting an officer
DEC.14
TEEKEL, JOSHUA: 12021 Pioneer Trailer Park, St. Francisville; domestic abuse battery strangulation, probation violation
PHOTO BY JAMES MINTON
program. With Milton are,fromleft, West Feliciana High School Principal Karolyn Taylor,middle school Principal Mark Lester,Bains ElementaryPrincipal Brittney Rosenbach, Supervisor AbbyCochran, Bains Lower ElementaryPrincipal Elizabeth Bristow, Supervisor Zanovia Curtis, Head StartDirector Clarencia Grimes and Accountability DirectorJodi Lemoine.
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the year Choirs from Bains Elementary, West Feliciana Middle andWest Feliciana High provided Christmas music on the front porch of the town hall before the lighting of thetown Christmas tree. The schoolsystem’stop Elf on the Shelf, Superintendent Hollis Milton, drove the cartfor theparade marshals including bluespioneer and area native Little Jimmy Reed. The business communityprovided the backdrop for shopping and holiday tourism. Shopsand restaurants extended hours for nighttime visitors and thebusinessesand local organization bring both volume and variety to the blossoming Christmas parade that draws visitorsand participants from in and outsidethe West Feliciana Community Visit St. Francisville, thetourism armofSt. Francisville and West Feliciana Parish, promotes Christmas in the Country as the “biggest holiday event weekend of the year” and announced that the area was named one of the nation’stop Christmas shopping destinations by Present.com, which conducted asurvey of 3,000 respondents to uncover the best main streets for Christmas shopping in America.
The crew of the Tooth Ferry represents Sullivan Dental Group and is one of manyexamples of area businesses actively participating in Christmas in the Country
Carlos Ferguson Jr left, and Ira Mackie Jr.showstuffed animals theycaught during the annual St Francisville Christmas parade.
Members of the Crescent City Faes dance through the streets.
The lone satyr from the Crescent City Faes greets paradegoers as he dance through the streets.
Members of the West Feliciana High cheerleaders takepictures with young fans.
The Rev. Brad Doyle, pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, leads crowd favorite 61 Bluffers during the Christmas parade that concludes Christmas in the Country.
West Feliciana Schools Superintendent Hollis Milton drivesthe cart for the parade marshalsincluding blues pioneer and area native Little Jimmy Reed.
The Junior ROTC unit of West Feliciana High School leads parade entries.
PHOTOSBYFRANCES Y. SPENCER
TheHistoric St. Francisville Inn offers awarmglimpse of the town’spastand future Dec. 8asvisitors and residents prepare for the annual Christmas parade on the last dayofChristmas in the Country.
Assisi Heightsresidents celebrate Christmas with gumbo
Bains Elementary third grader Eli Hurst surprised his sister,first grader
Olivia Hurst, by readinga book about barrel racing during Breakfast and a Book recently Olivia is headed to compete as abarrel racer in her division at nationals in Las Vegas.
NOV. 9
JARVIS TATE: 28; 7073 Woodpecker Drive, St. Francisville; resisting an officer with force simple criminal damagetoproperty
NOV. 10
JEREMY RIGHTEOUS: 34; 8466 La. 67, Clinton; theft under $1,000
BRANDEN HINGLE: 29; 812 JungBlvd.,Marrero; fugitivehold for California
NOV. 11
VICTORIA BURKS: 24; 14409Royal Oaks Ave., Baton Rouge; malfeasance in office
NOV. 12
TRENTON GREEN: 36; 1864 La. 68, Jackson; fugitivewarrant
NOV. 13
TAYLOR WILLIAMS: 29;second-degreemurder
ARSENIO WELLS: 34; 5568La. 68, Jackson; second-degree murder
TERRELL HOLMES: 33;5568 La. 68, Jackson; second-degree murder
JOSEPH CONSTANCE: 29;5568 La. 68, Jackson; second-degreemurder
CHARLES SUMRALL: 55; 5159 La.19, Ethel; failed to appear warrant
NOV. 15
KATIE SHUCKROW: 32; 7525 OldHighway24, Centreville, Mississippi; domestic abuse battery withchild endangerment, homeinvasion
NOV. 16
KYRON JOSEPH: 28; 1725 Creole St.,Laplace; twocounts possession of Schedule 2, possession of drug paraphernalia
NOV. 18
MARKEITH DUNN: 38; 4621 Old Slaughter Road, Zachary; twocounts bench warrant
MELISSAWHITTINGTON: 50; 9953 Battle Road, Ethel; probation violation
NOV. 20
LEON BROOKS: 40; 2929 RayWeiland Drive, Baker; three counts obscenity
DELVIN HUTCHINSON: 30; 7821 Simon St., Metairie; aggravated battery second degree, introduction of contraband, resisting arrest of officer
NOV. 21
BRAD PERKINS: 54; 2023 Nesom Road, Clinton; DWI-first offense, careless operation
GLENN HARRIS: 60; 9556 La. 959, Slaughter; aggravated assault, bench warrant, simple criminal damage to property
JESSIE TURNER JR.: 50; 19620 Deer Creek Road, Zachary; bench warrant
NOV. 22
JEREMY HOBGOOD: 45;159 La. 62, Jackson; fugitivewarrant
ASHLEY BRYANT: 38; 3721 Shiloh St.,Courtland, Mississippi; fugitivewarrant
DESMOND WEBB: 41; 10422 Caroline St., Wilson; failure to register as sex offender
by abona fide purchaser,the Issuer shall execute, and upon its request the Paying Agent shall register and deliver,inexchange for or in lieu of any such mutilated, destroyed, lost, or stolen Bond, anew Bond of the same maturity and of like tenor,interest rate and principal
or
the Issuer in
becomedue and
may,instead of issuing anew Bond, pay
Upon the issuance of any new Bond under this Section, the Issuer may requirethe payment by the Owner of asum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relationthereto and any other expenses (includingthe fees and expenses of the Paying Agent) connected therewith. Every new Bond issued pursuant to this Section in lieu of any mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen bond shall constitute areplacement of theprior obligation of the Issuer,whether or not the mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Bond shall be at any time enforceable by anyone and shall be entitled to all the benefits of this Ordinance equally and ratably with all other Outstanding Bonds. Any additional procedures set forth in the Agreement, authorized in this Ordinance, shall also be available with respect to mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Bonds. The provisions of this Section areexclusive and shall preclude (to the extent lawful) all other rights and remedies with respect to the replacement and payment of mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Bonds. SECTION 22. Discharge of Ordinance; Defeasance. If the Issuer shall pay or cause to be paid, or thereshall otherwise be paid to the Owner, the principal of and interest on the
for
annual
NOV. 26
RANDALL BEACH: 52; 5002 La. 10, Jackson; simple damage to property
BEAUX EFFERSON: 29; 2440 La. 958, Slaughter; bench warrant
ROBERTGUERRERO JR.: 28; 11016 Mill Creek Lane, Slaughter; fugitivewarrant
DANIEL LUNSFORD: age unknown; 3111 Ramsey Drive, Zachary; bench warrant
EVAN PERSICK: 45; 1342 Berwick Cassels St., Liberty,Mississippi; bench warrant
NOV. 30
EMILE WILLIAMS: 31; 4690 Oaklon Drive, Baton Rouge; parole violation
LUTHER WALTERS IV: 37; 4844 WT Price Road, Ethel; DWI-first, suspended drivers license, four counts vehicular negligent injuring, no seat belt, no insurance, driving on roadway laned for traffic, secretary to requireperiodical inspections
DEC.1
CLARENCE MOORE JR.: 56; 11431 Grant St,. Wilson; possessionoffirearm with controlled dangerous substance, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of Schedule II drugs, prohibited acts-distribution of drug paraphernalia, turning movement and required signals, tail lamp, operating vehicle with suspended license
DEC.2
DAVID DAIGLE: 56; 2551 Colonial Drive, Jackson; twocounts bench warrant
the extent permitted by the laws of the State of Louisiana, it will comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) in order to establish, maintainand preserve the exclusion from “gross income” of interest on the Bonds under the Code. The Issuer further covenants and agrees that it will not takeany action, fail to take any action, or permitany action withinits control to be taken, or permit at any timeortimes any of the proceeds of the Bonds or any other funds of the Issuer to be used directly or indirectly in any manner,the effect of which would be to cause the Bonds to be “arbitrage bonds” or would resultinthe inclusion of the interest on any of the Bonds in gross income under the Code, including, without limitation, (i) the failuretocomply with the limitation on investment of Bond proceeds, (ii) the failuretopay any required rebate of arbitrage earnings to the United States of America or (iii) the use of the proceeds of the Bonds in amanner which would cause the Bonds to be “privateactivitybonds”.
The Executive Officers arehereby empowered, authorized and directed to take any and all action and to execute and deliver any instrument, document or bond necessary to effectuate the purposes of thisSection.
SECTION 25. DisclosureUnder SEC Rule15c2-12. The Issuer will not be required to complywith the continuing disclosurerequirements
This
DEC.3
JESUS GONZALES: 30; DWI-first offense, careless operation, possession of alcoholic beverages in vehicle
MELVIN TOURO: 33; 4447 Richmond Drive, Ethel; probation violation GREGBLAIR: 51; 36492 Machac Trace,Prairieville; DWI-first offense, reckless-operation no accident, possession of alcoholic beverages in vehicle, driving on roadway laned for traffic
DEC.4
KATIE DYER: 32; 15011/2 Donahue Ferrry St., Pineville; contraband, possession of marijuana
SHELIA STOKES: 54; 5002 La. 10, Jackson; failuretocomply with supervised
DAVID WISNER: 13724 Maple St., Norwood; failuretoregister/notify as sex offender
DEC.5
JACK EALYJR.: 53; 6817 Williams Drive, Wilson; bench warrant for failuretoregister as asex offender
JOHN WRIGHT: 29; 7333 La. 961, Clinton; DWIfirstoffense, careless operation, offroad vehicle, permits for use on shoulders of highway FREDERICK DUNN: 56; 2209 Hatfield Lane, Jackson; twocounts resisting officer by force or violence, aggravated assault upon apeace officer
MARQUIEL FERGUSON: 43; 10393 Carolina St., Wilson; failuretoregister and notify as sex offender or child predator
/s/ Annissa Woodard/s/ Jimmy M. Norsworthy,
Exhibits
The residents of Assisi Heights enjoygumbo and potato salad
their
Christmas luncheon. Attendees include, from left, Vivian Canoy, Karen Harvey, Linda Stevens, Patricia Fourrier Darrell Fourrier and Samuel
First grader Olivia Hurst reacts to her brother Bains Elementarythird grader Eli Hurst.
Bains Elementarythird grader Eli Hurst readsabook about barrel racing during Breakfast anda Book recently.
Shoppers flocktoJackson’s White LightChristmas event
BY MELINDARAWLS HOWELL
Contributing writer
Asteadystream of people enjoyedvisitingwitheachother along the wayatJackson’s White Light Christmas Event Nov.14onCharterStreet downtown.
Many of the vendors were inside the historic Pipes-McKowen building. Outside vendors were nearby,just across or down the street, including several food trucks.Shopping opportunities continued down the road at the Blue Frog, Cotton Fields Coffee Shop and the Southern Bell Antiques.
Offerings includedbeautiful European Christmas ornaments, whimsical toys, a great variety of jewelry,artwork, plants and bulbs,carving knives, tie-dye tee shirts,
Dragons, colorful and flexible, these pieces were made by a3D printer and
homemade candies,dolls and soaps, wooden birdhouses, antiques, collectibles and even dragons made with a3D printer
Santa put in amorning appearance in the lobby of Centenary Inn and alate afternoon/evening appearance at the coffee shop.
pieced together
Son Kell with Debbie and Paul Martin, of St. Francisville, browse at SouthernBellAntiques during the White Light Event.
Event coordinator Ginger Goudeau, left,turns togreet anew customer afterchecking out theshop customer on the right.
Berlene Morgan, of Jackson, and Faye Talbot, of Clinton, shop at Jackson’s White Light event in the Pipes-McKowenbuidling
Santa makesanevening appearance at Cotton Fields Coffee Shop on Dec.14.
Mothers and daughters at the coffee shop,from left, are Lorna and Eleanor Sinclair and Alaina and Laynee Hand, from Clinton.
PHOTOSBYMELINDARAWLS HOWELL
Tiedye shirts and more were offeredbyVanessa Mendel of West Feliciana during aholidayshopping night.