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New Strong Women session is offered A new session of the Strong Women program — sponsored by West Feliciana Parks and Recreation Department in St. Francisville — begins Thursday in time to help area women with their fitness goals in 2016. Strong Women is a research-based strength training program for women that helps to preserve both muscle mass and bone strength. The one-hour class includes exercises with dumbbells and ankle weights and is suitable for both sedentary and active women. The classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:15 a.m. Optional 30-minute floor sessions focusing on core strength and flexibility follow the morning classes only. Fees are $70 for the entire session, which runs Jan. 7 through May 13; $20 per month; or $5 per class. An additional fee of $20 will be assessed for the floor sessions or women can choose to pay $5 monthly. Registration and payment may be completed online at wfprec.com, or participants can register and pay at their first class. For information, call (225) 784-8447 or instructor Pam Myers at (225) 635-4878.
Council on Aging activities
The East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging, 11102 Bank St. in Clinton, is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Most activities for seniors start at 11 a.m. and lunch is served at noon. East Feliciana Public Transit offers transportation weekdays for the elderly to East Baton Rouge Parish for medical appointments. Call (225) 683-9862 for information. FRIDAY: 11 a.m., exercise class followed by distribution of senior food boxes MONDAY: 11 a.m., exercise class TUESDAY: 11 a.m., games WEDNESDAY: 11 a.m., bingo JAN. 14: 11:30 a.m., devotional followed by blood
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Board renews school’s charter BY JAMES MINTON
The Slaughter Community Charter School, with grades seven through 12 and run by a CLINTON — Voting along racial separate school board, earned lines, the East Feliciana Parish a B rating in 2015 with a school School Board performance score of 96.9, the decided Tues- parish’s highest at three-tenths day to renew of a point above Slaughter ElEast the charter ementary’s score. Feliciana Facing a large contingent of for the parish’s top-rat- Slaughter charter supporters, ed school for the board did not discuss the three years, a term its support- matter in public but elected to ers say is four years short of go behind closed doors under the guise of holding a “strategy what is warranted. Special to The Advocate
session concerning pending litigation.� The litigation is a 50-year-old federal desegregation lawsuit. After about 20 minutes, the board emerged and immediately began voting on the charter school’s renewal. A move to renew the contract for five years was thwarted by a substitute motion to renew it for three years, followed by an evaluation and a possible twoyear extension. The board’s black members —
Derald Spears Sr., Melvin Hollins, board President Michael Ray Bradford, Richard Terrell, Rhonda Matthews, Joyce Kent and Broderick Brooks — voted for the three-year term. The white members attending — J. Curtis Jelks, Paul Kent, Tim Corcoran and Beth Dawson — voted against the substitute motion. White member Mitch Harrell was absent. Lee Reid, attorney for the charter school and the Louisiana Association of Public Charter
Schools, said the board’s policy on charter schools calls for a seven-year contract renewal when the school earns a B under the state accountability program. Reid also said outside the meeting room that neither he nor charter board members received copies of a lengthy memo from Superintendent Carlos Sam concerning the parish’s review of the charter school’s operations. The document was given to board members.
Reunion allows Ruth to shares stories Family lived on Greenwood Plantation
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Prekindergarten students Chadlynn Hardy, left, and Benjamin Brock, of Bains Lower Elementary in St. Francisville, work with tools to prepare a garden bed for planting vegetables this fall. The youths planted gardens at the beginning of the year, which were attacked and eaten by deer.
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What do you get when you combine vegetable plants with hungry deer? Devastation, as some students in West Feliciana Parish learned recently. In September, after successful harvests from previously planted gardens, prekindergarten, kindergarten and first-grade students at Bains
Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville were eager to begin working again with Play 30 coach Lanya Mayer and LSU Agricultural Center Area Nutrition Agent Layne Langley. However, before doing so, the students became familiar again with the garden tools they’d be using and the rules they’d be expected to follow while working in the garden. “The students had to take oaths to become members of the Green Thumb Club before they could begin preparing the beds for planting,� Langley said. So, with assistance from West Fe-
liciana Parish County Agent AndrĂŠ Brock, the classes divided into teams and planted yardlong beans, bush beans, squash, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage. Each student had a job, from digging holes and placing plants in the ground to watering the plants. “There was a lot of excitement, both in using the tools and during the planting phase,â€? Langley added. Just prior to harvesting their new fall garden, the students came to school one day to find the vegetables
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For George Ruth Jr., 87, a recent reunion at Greenwood Plantation was a chance to go back in time and share some memories of his early life with his wife, two of his sons and their families. Ruth was born on the sprawling property in November 1928, the sixth of eight children. Life for many poor African-American families during that era was not easy. His family earned a meager existence doing chores and odd jobs for the family of Frank Percy, who owned the Greenwood property and ran it as a successful farm. Ruth’s family lived in a small two-room wooden house on the grounds. They collected rainwater in a barrel or had to walk several hundred yards to a nearby stream, and there was no bathroom, not even an outhouse. They grew their own vegetables and raised animals such as hogs, chickens, geese and turkeys. They traveled several miles, often walking, to church on Sundays. Ruth remembers his life revolved around work on the farm and doing various chores. He took care of the horses and livestock, and he remembers planting oak trees around the property with his sister. He had lessons from time to äSee REUNION, page 2G
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Continued from page 1G had been ravished by area whitetail deer. “They were all so disappointed. The deer ate most everything that had been planted; however, hopes soon followed that the bush beans and squash would make it, so a water scarecrow was installed to deter the deer, but the plan didn’t work,� Langley said. Meyer, Langley and Brock began discussing various methods of preventing the deer from demolishing the garden again, including having a tall fence installed. Fearful the deer would return to eat more plants, the brakes were put on planting another veggie garden. Instead, the adults guided the children on how to plant herbs. “The smiles on their faces were priceless when we met to plant marjoram, oregano, dill, mint, parsley and rosemary. The students were surprised at how good some of the herbs smelled and their nutritional uses and healing purposes,� Langley said. “We hope to start the new year planting yet another garden.�
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Program returns to Rosedown
The popular two-week program series “History Mythbusters� returns to Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site in St. Francisville on Monday and continues through Jan. 24. Visitors are invited to explore antebellum history and some of the myths from the past that persist today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Site staff will explore commonly believed myths by relating how and why they were created, presenting factual information behind each myth. Rosedown is located on La. 10 about 30 minutes north of Baton Rouge off U.S. 61. The site is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Guided tours of the main house are provided on the hour, beginning at 10 a.m., and conclude with the final tour of the day at 4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults ages 18 to 61, $8 for seniors 62 and older and $4 for students 6 to 17. Children 5 and younger are admitted free. To tour the garden only, admission is $5 for ages 18 and
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MONDAY Chili with beans, steamed spinach, corn, saltines, orange, margarine.
TUESDAY Hamburger on a bun, lettuce/ tomato/pickle, mayo/mustard, baked beans, sunrise gelatin.
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Continued from page 1G time at the local church but no formal education. “I didn’t have a real childhood,� Ruth recalled. “I worked all the time. I grew up at a very young age. Nobody had anything back then. We didn’t have birthday celebrations. At Christmas, I might get a little pop gun, but that’s all.� His life changed dramatically when his mother, Hattie, died from complications of delivering her eighth child in September 1941. She’s buried in the St. Peter’s Baptist Church cemetery. The Ruth family was dispersed, and at the age of 12, George went to live with relatives in New Orleans, where he continued to do odd jobs. He eventually joined the Coast Guard and served in the Pacific through the Korean and Vietnam wars, receiving an honorable discharge in December 1967. He also earned his GED. “When I left here, I was a pretty ambitious little fella,� he said with a laugh. “I don’t believe in ‘can’t do.’ I believe it’s more ‘don’t wanna do.’ I believe a person can do just about anything they’re willing to work for.� He married Lois in April 1968, and they moved to Houston, where she pursued her dreams of missionary work in Central America. After his military career ended, Ruth worked as a food service manager for the Texas Department of Corrections, retiring in 1993. He then worked as a bailiff for different judges until 2014. He still sells life in-
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George Ruth Jr. and his wife, Lois, enjoy the sunshine near a pond at Greenwood Plantation in West Feliciana Parish during a family reunion over the Christmas holidays. Ruth said he pulled lily pads from the same pond when he was a young boy. surance. The couple raised three sons and have 15 grandchildren, many of whom stayed at the bed-and-breakfast at Greenwood during the Christmas holidays. “Dad always wanted to come back and show us where he grew up, and this was the best time for us to get together,� said Col. Stephen Ruth, who drove with his wife and three children from just outside Boston for the reunion. He is a National Security fellow at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. The oldest son, George Ruth III, a pharmaceutical representative who lives with his family in San Antonio, made the trip
with his wife and children. The Ruths’ third son, Damien, a salesman who lives in Texas with his family, was unable to attend. But Ruth’s niece and nephew, Calvin Miller Sr. and Katie Mae Miller, who live in West Feliciana Parish, spent time with their family. “It was nice for me to come back here and show them all where I grew up,� the elder Ruth said. “It’s good to remember where I came from.� Ruth and his sister, Hattie Crawford, who lives in a nursing home, are the only surviving siblings. Ruth is active in his church, visiting the sick every weekend, including patients at the local Veterans Affairs hospital,
and he has been an usher for 41 years in addition to other duties. Lois Ruth runs the church’s bookstore. “We have a very spiritual life, and I believe in the need for prayer and that people can always use prayer,� said George Ruth Jr.. “I like to visit people and say prayers with them. I feel I still have more to do.� Reflecting on his early life at Greenwood Plantation, Ruth said, “As we get older, I think more about legacy. We made sure our boys had more than we had. They all three went to college. I wanted them (children and grandchildren) to see they can overcome obstacles, and I want them all to do well. They’re making me proud.�
up. Call (225) 635-3110 or visit lastateparks.com for information.
Parish school system acknowledged its Teachers of the Year for 2016. We thought they deserved a “shout out� for the honor, so the next time you see these teachers, be sure to congratulate them on their achievement. Teachers of the Year include Clinton Elementary, Monica Corey; Jackson Elementary, Chelsey Burkett; Slaughter Elementary, Courtney Felder; East Feliciana Middle School, Sabrina Jones; East Feliciana High School, Nicholas Turner; and Slaughter Community Charter School, Terri Voss.
Send news and events for both East and West Feliciana parishes to Stacy Gill at sgill@ theadvocate.com by end of day Friday or call (225) 9930066.
Parkway meeting notice
The East Feliciana Parish Chamber of Commerce has issued a reminder that there will be a Zachary Taylor Parkway quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. Jan. 13 at the Old Centenary Inn, 1740 Charter St., Jackson. Members can RSVP by emailing Maria Bowen at woodyear@bellsouth.net or by calling (225) 939-7576.
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East Feliciana resident receives national medals Advocate staff report
East Feliciana Parish resident Beth Dawson, the recorder of Military Service Awards for the Feliciana chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy based in Jackson, received two national medals at a ceremony on Dec. 5 in Kenner. Dawson was awarded the Jefferson Davis Historical Gold Medal for excellence in furthering the study and preservation of Confederate history through historical research, writing, declamation or other points of special attainment. During Civil War re-enactments in East Feliciana, Dawson presents a historical skit about the Hunley, a submarine of the Confederate States of America. The skit is designed to teach students about the submarine and gives them a chance to participate, acting as the Hunley crew. Besides the skit, her work narrating the Old Hickory Railroad and its history in the
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East Feliciana Parish’s Beth Dawson, center, received two national medals from the United Daughters of the Confederacy on Dec. 5 in Kenner. Presenting Dawson with the medals are Barbara DeSoto, left, president of Raphael Semmes chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, District III, New Orleans; and Betty ‘Marty’ Ernewein, chapter historian, Raphael Semmes, UDC, New Orleans. Jackson area and volunteering in a Battle of Jackson lesson for students are what earned her the medal in the declamation category.
Performance award
Dawson also earned the Sidney Lanier Medal, awarded for the teaching and preservation of Confederate history through the performing arts. She received other points for: n volunteering at the Helping in His Name Food Bank n her work as a court-ap-
pointed special advocate n promoting the Jackson War Veterans Memorial n service work as a member of the Lions Club n helping organize the annual Easter parade in Jackson n writing the Circuit Rider newsletter for Jackson United Methodist Church.
Essay honored
She also won first place in a research essay contest for original written work titled “Bailey’s Dam in Alexandria: 1861-1865 on the Red River.�
EAST FELICIANA SHERIFF’S BOOKINGS The following people were booked into East Feliciana Parish Prison by the East Feliciana Sheriff’s Office from Dec. 6 through Dec. 16, 2015: DAVIS, WASH: 17, 3185 Quiet Lane, Jackson, three counts simple battery. HAVARD, MITCHELL: 34, 7068 La. 19, Ethel, 34, warrant. JONES, JOSHUA: 23, 7948 John Turner Lane, Ethel, warrants. MCKNEELY, ERIC: 41, 5830 La. 10,
Jackson, bench warrant. NIXON, JOHN: 34, 8880 John Brown Road, Jackson, bench warrants for three counts of failure to appear. RENARD, FALON: 32, 11415 Grant St., Wilson, simple damage to property. STAFFORD, DEVONTE: 17, 1014 Mona Lane, Breaux Bridge, simple battery. THOMAS, WILLIAM: 46, 2471 La. 952, Jackson, simple assault. VEAL, DOUGLAS: 36, 3342 Eddie Robinson Lane, Jackson,
first-degree murder, two counts aggravated battery and aggravated criminal damage to property. VINSON, RUSSO: 34, 11303 Paramount Lane, Houston, Texas, simple escape. WILLIAMS, COURTNEY: 17, 11187 Sensley Lane, Ethel, disturbing the peace and simple battery. WILLIAMS JR., ROBERT: 47, 23554 Edwards Road, Zachary, warrants for no driver’s license, no insurance and expired license plate.
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LSU names honor roll students Advocate staff report BATON ROUGE — LSU released the names of students making the President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester. Undergraduate students enrolled in at least 15 credit hours who earned GPAs of 4.0 during the semester are listed on the President’s Honor Roll. Undergraduate students who earned GPAs of 3.5 to 3.9 in at least 15 credit hours are listed on the Dean’s List. Students from East and West Feliciana parishes making the President’s List include: COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING: Phoenix Austin Harris and
Group says: Step up, clean up in parish
Jarrett Eden Logan, both of Slaughter. E.J. OURSO COLLEGE OF BUSINESS: Joshua Daniel Gosserand, Clinton UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR FRESHMAN YEAR: Sarah Elizabeth Burrows, St. Francisville; and Casey Charln Landreneau, Slaughter Students from both parishes making the Dean’s List include: COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING: Kristen Nicole Livingston, Wakefield; and Austin Nicholas Sellers, St. Francisville. COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION: Keri Lynn Cox, Ethel; Lauren Michelle Jordan, St. Francisville; Emilie Kay Mestayer, Jackson; and
Keamara Que’Shay Muse, Clinton COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: Madison Michele Moore, Jackson; and Katie Lenora Stevenson, St. Francisville COLLEGE OF SCIENCE: Thomas Malone Martin, Clinton E.J. OURSO COLLEGE OF BUSINESS: Ashlyn G. Blanchard, Ethel; and Oran Bray Cain, St. Francisville UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR FRESHMAN YEAR: Kade M. LeBlanc, Ethel; Mary Quin Louviere, St. Francisville; Danielle Kathleen Pierce, Clinton; Heather M. Soulier, Slaughter; and Luke B. Troth and Cody D. Webb, both of Jackson
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Dawson donated the prize money she won to the J.E.B. Stuart chapter of the Children of the Confederacy in Baton Rouge to use for one of their projects. Dawson is a member of the East Feliciana Parish School Board. Accompanying her to the awards ceremony were her husband, Scotty; daughter, Michelle Duncan; brother, Chuck Langlois; and friends from East Feliciana Parish, Mike and Audrey Faciane and Al and Martha Saltus.
Keep East Feliciana Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, is urging 50 people â&#x20AC;&#x201D; business, community and church leaders, volunteers and elected officials â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to commit to giving 30 minutes of their time, beginning at 8 a.m. March 18, to be recognized as Leaders Against Litter by putting on gloves, picking up litter and cleaning up their communities. The statewide anti-litter campaign is sponsored by Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Volunteer Louisiana, Keep East Feliciana Beautiful and the Lieutenant Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. Each parish in Louisiana is
being asked to do the same. No donations are requested, as the event is meant to raise awareness about the litter problem in the state and get public leaders involved. All volunteers, businesses, churches, parish offices and people will be recognized in the effort. Members of Keep East Feliciana Beautiful are issuing a challenge to East Feliciana Parish businesses, communities and offices to see which organization or entity will have the most people participating. Commitments to participate are urged now and must be confirmed by calling Babs Vail at (225) 719-1317 or (225) 683-8577 or emailing bbhebert@bellsouth.net.
Feliciana Trade Days planned for Jackson Advocate staff report The East Feliciana Parish Chamber of Commerce says the inaugural Feliciana Trade Days in Jackson will be a gathering of area arts and crafters, artisans, farmers, growers and locals with antiques and wares to sell. The inaugural Feliciana Trade Days is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 16-17 and will be held all day Saturday and Sunday on each third weekend thereafter.
Everyone is invited to check out the antiques, arts, crafts, food, handmade jewelry, clothes, produce, pottery, yard sale items and much more that will be for sale or trade. Vendors are encouraged and welcome to set up for free but must first reserve a spot by calling (225) 772-5296 or (225) 719-2199. Feliciana Trade Days will be held at the corner of 4133 La. 10 and Line Road in Jackson. All are welcome.
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Residents of Assisi Heights Apartments in St. Francisville meet monthly to celebrate birthdays and holidays, as well as participate in activities and games. Tenants met in December for a Christmas luncheon prepared and served by the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Service League of St. Francisville. RIGHT: A holiday ham was awarded to Ada Brooks during the holiday luncheon.
DrugTake Back Day collects about 6 pounds Advocate staff report The West Feliciana Parish Drug and Alcohol Awareness Council hosted its inaugural Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Dec. 5 in St. Francisville. Members of the council encouraged residents to drop off unused, expired and unwanted medications in an effort to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while educating the community about the potential for abuse of medications. According to the council, many people are not aware that medicines languishing in home cabinets are highly susceptible to misuse and abuse. Prescription drug abuse in the U.S. is rising at an alarming rates, as is the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to the drugs, the council said. Many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to properly dispose of unused medicine and often will flush them down the toilet or throw them away, which are potential safety and health hazards, said Capt. Brian Spillman, director of the Drug and Alcohol Awareness Council for the West Feliciana Parish Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. During the event, medicine ranging from expired vitamins to pain-killing narcotics were dropped off at various receptacles around the community, Spillman added.
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Albert Jackson drops off expired medication at a bin set up by the West Feliciana Parish Drug and Alcohol Awareness Council during its inaugural Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Dec. 5 in St. Francisville. Neil Rachal, West Feliciana Parish Sheriff J. Austin Daniel and West Feliciana Parish Drug and Alcohol Awareness Council spokeswoman Luanne Vaccaro, from left, oversee the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Dec. 5. All medications will be incinerated at a special facility designed for such disposal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was our first prescription drug drop-off day ever, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m encouraged by the participation from the community,â&#x20AC;? Spillman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In all, about 6 pounds of pills were collected, which is a hefty amount, considering that most pills or tab-
WEST FELICIANA SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BOOKINGS The following people were booked into West Feliciana Parish Prison by the West Feliciana Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office from Dec. 13 through Dec. 26, 2015: ARNOLD, CARL R.: 35, 3421 Yardley Drive, Slaughter, possession of methamphetamine. HADLEY JR., TYRONE W.: 36, 10809 N. Ridge Drive, Baton Rouge, child desertion, criminal trespassing, theft under $500 and resisting an officer. HODGES, SHON H.: 44, 5904 Street B, St. Francisville, two counts of aggravated rape and three counts of indecent behavior with juveniles. JONES, BOBBY L.: 31, 7771 Morel Drive, Ventress, fifth-offense driving while intoxicated, driving under suspension and reckless operation. LEBLANC, JESSICA: 28, 2465 La. 397, Lake Charles, hit and run, careless operation and driving under suspension. MAGEE, GARY W.: 36, 8430 Shaffett Lane, Ethel, second-offense driving while intoxicated, careless operation, driving under suspension, no proof of insurance, open container, child endangerment and no child restraint. MCCRAINEY, JUSTIN C.: 33, 10040 Sligo Road, St. Francisville, disturbing the peace. MARTIN, JAKE M.: 28, 10837 S. Wakefield Drive, St. Francisville, disturbing the peace by drunkenness, public intimidation or retaliation. NORRED, DANIEL B.: 25, 643 Avenue B, Bogalusa, second-offense possession of synthetic cannabinoids (marijuana). SIMMONS, ANGELA M.: 45, 4015 Laurel St., Baton Rouge, fugitive from Pointe Coupee Parish. WASHINGTON, KELLYE R.: 36, 9879 Street D, St. Francisville, fugitive from East Feliciana Parish.
WASHINGTON, SUZANNE: 49, 10775 Shady Grove Road, St. Francisville, bench warrant for improper supervision. WHITFIELD, TAUREAN J.: 22, 4773 Queens Carriage St., Zachary, bench warrant for disturbing the peace and fugitive from East Baton Rouge Parish. WILTZ, ALVIN J.: 26, 617 N. Bailey St., Lafayette, possession of contraband.
lets each weigh a fraction of a gram.â&#x20AC;? The West Feliciana Drug and Alcohol Awareness Council plans to host more collections, at least twice annually, and will place the disposal bins in secured, public locations so residents can dispose of unwanted or expired drugs at their convenience.
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West Feliciana senior Noah Pace, left, goes helmet to helmet with an Iowa opponent in 2015. Pace has been named to the Class-3A All-State team by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.
Pace earns All-State honors
West Feliciana senior lineman Noah Pace was the sole representative from the Felicianas on the All-State teams. The 6-3, 250-pound Pace, who played both offensively and defensively, was named to the Class 3A All-State squad by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.
CLASS 3A ALL-STATE HONORABLE MENTIONS, WEST FELICIANA Hunter Smith, junior, linebacker Jarid Sturgeon, senior, defensive lineman Ronald Sims, junior, running back Derek Turner, junior, quarterback
CLASS 2A ALL-STATE HONORABLE MENTION, EAST FELICIANA Travontae Booker, senior, defensive lineman
Saints, Tigers earn All-District
All-Metro honors
Football players from East Feliciana and West Feliciana high schools were well-represented on the District 6-2A and District 6-3A All-District teams, respectively.
East Feliciana defensive lineman Travontae Booker earned a spot on the 2015 All-Metro Football Team, along with West Feliciana defensive lineman Jarid Sturgeon, linebacker Hunter Smith and Derek Turner, who played quarterback for the Saints but made the team as an athlete. Booker, a senior, rolled up 76 tackles (24 for loss), eight sacks and two forced fumbles. Sturgeon, also a senior, had 70 tackles, 13 quarterback hurries, 13 sacks and two forced fumbles. Smith, a junior, amassed 137 tackles, 15 hurries, 15 sacks and five fumble recoveries. Turner, a junior, threw for 1,711 yards and 29 touchdowns for the run-oriented Saints and had 30 tackles, three interceptions, a sack and fumble recovery as a defensive back.
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Travontae Booker, senior Taylor Dunn, senior, running back Justin Beckwith, senior, tight end
Noah Pace, senior, lineman Ronald Sims, junior, running back Davon Harris, sophomore, receiver Derek Turner, junior, quarterback, as an athlete
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Travontae Booker
Banquet slated for Jan. 28 West Feliciana High will host its football, cheer and dance banquet at 6 p.m. on Jan. 28 at South of the Border restaurant. The cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child. Deadline to be included in the head count is Jan. 15, so let coach Robb Odom or sponsors know
West Feliciana High School freshman distance runner Kelly Goff was named to the 2015 All-Metro Cross-Country Team. Goff powered the Lady Saints by taking 13th place at the Metro meet and sixth place at the Class 3A state meet in Natchitoches.
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Travontae Booker, senior, defensive lineman Lesley Taylor, junior, linebacker Chris Chaney, senior, defensive back
6-2A SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE Geâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Montae Franklin, sophomore, running back Darius Davis, senior, lineman Kamaron Irving, senior, receiver
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if you plan to attend. Athletes, dance team members and cheerleaders will not be charged to attend the banquet.
Truman Seymore, senior, lineman Josh Taylor, sophomore, defensive back
6-3A FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE Hunter Smith, junior, linebacker Jarid Sturgeon, senior, defensive lineman Trayshawn Cummings, senior, defensive back
6-3A SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE Brent Williams, junior, lineman Ricky Chatman, junior, tight end
6-3A SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE Jason McCray, junior, lineman Derius Davis, sophomore, defensive back
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Sillimanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor Society recognizes students Cook, Chris Courtney, John Clark Crain, Jesse Delatte, Students in Clinton were re- Will Douglas, Keith Elkins, cently recognized as members Morgan Gardner, Mikayla of the Silliman Chapter of the Gayle, Shelby Hancock, FalMississippi Association of In- lon Hutchinson, Garrett Kelly, dependent Schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Honor So- Zach Kelly, Abby Kent, Joshua Mann, Dara Martin, Amanda ciety for 2015-16. Senior Honor Society mem- Mazoch, Mary Brighton Morris, Allie Ann Newstrom, bers include: 12TH GRADE: Anna Armstrong, Brooke Parent, Kaitlin Perry, Baleigh Bellue, TrĂŠ Berthelot, Taylor Rogillio, Chris SandMaggie Bishop, John Dylan ers, Odom Stagg, Abby TayAdvocate staff report
lor, Maddie Trahan and Callie Venable 11TH GRADE: Andi Anders, Katelyn Brashear, Josh Coarsey, Kati Cobb, Allie DeLee, Kali Douglas, Emma Fazende, Chalise Freemyer, Jake Higginbotham, Seth Hooge, Kenley Karno, Brody Kelly, Luke Landreneau, Kalyn Landry, Alyssa LeBlanc, Jara Lockhart, Kayla McNabb, Sarah McQuirter,
Katelynn Nolan, Colton Strain and Katie Viccellio 10TH GRADE: Kennedy Carruth, Patrick Crain, Dylan Elkins, Emery Gardner, Callie Gross, Brice Guidry, Trey Hunt, Alex Jackson, Lacy Martin, Madison McGehee, Ryleigh McManus, Rachel Melancon, Leigh Moore, Makayla Noland, Chase Phenald, Sara Powell, Madilyn Richardson, Kolt Schwartz,
Myles Simmons, Jacob Stables and Julia Stringer Junior Honor Society members include: NINTH GRADE: Reid Armstrong, Chely Atkinson, Jenna Brian, Maggie Brian, Madison Canezaro, Katie Cooper, Haley Courtney, Julia Elbourne, Maddie Forbes, Evan Gardner, Logan Halbrook, Lane Hutchinson, Joeli Lantrip and Tori Mac EIGHTH GRADE: Berkeley Bau-
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Jackson Elementary students Rondarius Jones, Eric Havard, Lucas McMullen, Lance Gorayeb and Kendrall Shorts, from left, receive bicycles from Academy Sports and Outdoors employees, kneeling at the front and standing at the back, in December. The youths were among about 30 Dojo Masters at Jackson Elelmentary School to receive the bikes in a random drawing. Dojo Masters are students who display outstanding behavior and citizenship,.
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Christmas came early for about 30 students at Jackson Elementary School. Each received a new bicycle from Academy Sports and Outdoors in Baton Rouge during a random drawing. The students are Dojo Masters, Adams, a Jackson Elchildren who display Justin ementary student, sits atop outstanding behavior his new bicycle he received in December from Academy and citizenship while Sports and Outdoors. A random drawing was held at the at school. school for students who disâ&#x20AC;&#x153;We are thankful to play outstanding behavior. Academy Sports for recognizing some of our students in this generous way,â&#x20AC;? Principal Megan Phillips said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was obvious from the smiles on their faces that they were going to be having a particularly merry Christmas.â&#x20AC;?
Jackson Elementary School students Jadon Hills, Demarcus Perry and Walter Wolf, from left, check out their new bicycles.
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10285 PUBLIC NOTICE --NOTICE OF SEIZURE SHERIFF’S OFFICE NO: 43741 THE HIGHLANDS VERSUS TOBY AUCOIN
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STATE OF LOUISIANA, TWENTIETH JUDICIAL COURT, PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA SHERIFF’S SALE ACTING UNDER AND BY THE VIRTUE OF AN WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED ON THE HONORABLE COURT AFORESIDE IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED NUMBERED CAUSE, DATED ON 4th , THE SEPTEMBER 2 0 1 5 DIRECTED TO ME AS SHERIFF OF THE PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA, LOUISIANA DID SEIZE AND WILL WITHIN THE LEGAL HOURS ON THE JANUARY 13, 2016 AT 10:00 O’CLOCK A.M., AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE ANNEX, CLINTON, LOUISIANA, SELL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY BELONGING TO THE DEFENDANT (S) TOBY JAMES AUCOIN PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Two certain lots or parcels of land with any buildings and improvements thereon, located in the Town of Jackson, Parish of East Feliciana, State of Louisiana, being designated as LOTS ONE (1) and TWO (2) in SQUARE TWENTY-SIX (26) on the official map of the Town of Jackson, each lot fronting 75 feet on the west side of Market Street and running between parallel lines of 150 feet. Bounded north by Chestnut Street, east by Market Street and south by Lot 3 of Square 29. Being the same property acquired in COB-4, page 530 and COB S-4, page 235, records of East Feliciana. Municipal address: 2867 Market St., Jackson , LA 70748 Subject to: Defects, liens, encumbrances, adverse claims or other matters, if any, created, first appearing in the public records. Rights or claims of parties in possession not shown by the public records. Easements, or claims of easements, shown or not shown by the public records. All matters and facts, including, but not limited to, d i s c r e p a n c i e s , encroachments, overlaps; boundary line disputes, shortage in are which would be disclosed by a correct or inspection of the premises or a current survey of the premises. Any lien or right to a lien, for services, labor or material heretofore or hereafter furnished imposed by law whether shown or not shown by the public records. Those taxes and special assessments which become due and payable. Any restrictions or servitudes noted on official map of the Town of Jackson. Any lease, grant, exception or reservation of minerals or mineral rights appearing in the public records. TERMS OF SALE: CASH TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER WITH APPRAISAL AT PUBLIC AUCTION AND ACCORDING TO LAW SHERIFF’S OFFICE THIS 15 DAY OF September, 2015. __________________ TALMADGE BUNCH, SHERIFF PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA 9052-dec 3-jan 7-2t
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10285 PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received for the Town of Jackson by the Jackson Tourism Enhancement Committee, Attn: J.L. Hendrickson, Project Officer, Jackson Town Hall, 1610 Charter Street, Post Office Box 1150, Jackson, Louisiana 70748-1150 until 5:00 P.M., February 2, 2016. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY THE TOWN OF JACKSON OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING (Feb. 3, 2016). FOR: PROJECT NUMBER: 50-NTI-13-01 FELICIANA VETERANS MEMORIAL, Phase I-Concrete Complete Bid Documents may be obtained from: The Town of Jackson/JTEC 1610 Charter Street Jackson, Louisiana, 70748-1150 PHONE (225) 634-2637 upon deposit of $30.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first set is fully refundable to all
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y Prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after the closeout date for the receipt of bids. Fifty percent of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as stated above. Additional printed copies are not available from the Designer, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Project Officer at: PHONE (504) 952-0611. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Bid, Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S.
10285 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. A Pre-Bid Conference will be conducted for interested bidders on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at the site of the Memorial, 2009 Louisiana Highway 10 West (Charter Street), Jackson, Louisiana. TOWN OF JACKSON JTEC/J.L. Hendrickson 22057-dec 3-10-17-24-31-jan 7-14-21-28-9t
PUBLIC NOTICE --NOTICE OF SEIZURE SHERIFF’S OFFICE NO: 43841 LIVE WELL FINANCIAL, INC. VERSUS GLADYS S. DAWSON A/K/A GLADYS SMITH DAWSON STATE OF LOUISIANA 20TH JUDICIAL COURT PARISH OF EAST FELCIAIANA SHERIFF’S SALE
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ACTING UNDER AND BY THE VIRTUE OF AN WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED ON THE HONORABLE COURT AFORESIDE IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED NUMBERED CAUSE, DATED ON 13th, THE NOVEMBER 2015 DIRECTED TO ME AS SHERIFF OF THE PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA, LOUISIANA DID SEIZE AND WILL WITHIN THE LEGAL HOURS 17, ON THE February 2016, AT 10:00 O’CLOCK A.M., AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE ANNEX, CLINTON, LOUISIANA, SELL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY BELONGING TO THE DEFENDANT (S) GLADYS S. DAWSON A/K/A GLADYS SMITH DAWSON PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: A certain tract or parcel of land with all improvements thereon, situated in Section 82, T2S-R1E, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as LOT A-l-A (2.98 acres) as shown on "SURVEY MAP SHOWING THE SURVEY AND REMOVAL OF LOT A-l-B (0.460 ACRES) FROM GLADYS DAWSON’,S LOT A-l (3.44 ACRES) LEAVING LOT A-l-A (2.9S ACRES) LOCATED IN SECTIONS2, T2S- R1E, EAST FELICIANA PARISH, LOUISIANA FOR GLADYS DAWSON (CLIENT/OWNER)" by Jeffrey M. Moody, P.L’S., dated September 6,2A12 filed in the East Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court’s Office as Instrument No.214725 and being more particularly described according to said map as follows, to-wit: Commence at a found 112" ironpipe in centerline of Armin Hall Lane (gravel) also being the northeasterly comer of Lot A-l-B: thence N62"37’52"W a distance of 112.59 feet along the centerline of Armin Hall Lane to a point and northwesterly comer of Lot A-l-B also being the northeasterly corner of Lot A-1-A and POINT OF BEGINNING; thence 529"23’33"W a distance of 23.08 feet along the westerly property line of Lot A-l-B to a found 2112" metal fence post at corner of 5’high chain-link
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East Feliciana Public Notices g fence; thence continue 529"23’33"W a distance of 141.08 feet along the westerly property line of Lot Al-B to a found 2112" metal fence post at corner of 5’high chain link fence and southwesterly corner of Lot A-lB: thence S58o08’43"E a distance of 124.86 feet along the southerly property line of Lot A-l-B to a set 112" ironpipe at the southeasterly corner of Lot A-l-B; thence S25o21’40"W a distance of 180.28 feet to a found 1/2" iron pipe and southeasterly corner of Lot A-l-A; thence N66ol4’34"W a distance of376.76 feet to a point and southwesterly corner of Lot A-l-A; thence NI8"14’38"8 a distance of 330.51 feet to a point on the southerly right-of-way of Louisiana Highway 10 and northwesterly corner of Lot A-l-A; thence along said right-of-way and a curve to the right and chord bearing S84o56’08"E a distance of 45.10 feet and radius of 1352.39 feet to a point; thence continue along said right-of-way S81 "18 15"8 a distance of 107.09 feet to a point; thence continue along said right-of-way S84o05’34"8 a distance of 21.65 feet to a point in centerline of Armin Hall Lane; thence 544o35’44"E a distance of 19.80 feet along the centerline of Armin Hall Lane; thence continue along the centerline of Armin Hall Lane 559o26’58"8 a distance of 22.93 feet to a point; thence continue along the centerline of Armin Hall Lane 561"37’07"8 a distance of 33.97 feet to a point; thence continue along the centerline of Armin Hall Lane 562’37’52"8 a distance of 64.42 feet to a point at the northeasterly corner of Lot A-l-A also being the northwesterly corner of Lot A-l-B and POINT OF BEGINNING. (The aforementioned description is that portion of Lot A-l-A (2.98 acres) which lies south of the southerly right-of-way line of Louisiana Highway 10 and contains 2.83 acres) ALSO Commence at a found 112" iron pipe in centerline of Armin Hall Lane (gravel)
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g also being the northeasterly corner of Lot A-l-B; thence N62"37’52"W a distance of 112.59 feet along the centerline of Armin Hall Lane to a point and northwesterly corner of Lot A-l-B; thence continue along the centerline of Armin Hall Lane N62o37’52"W a distance of 64.42 feet to a point; thence continue along the centerline of Armin Hall Lane N61o37’07"W a distance of 33-97 feet to a point; thence continue along the centerline of Armin Hall Lane N59o26’58"W a distance of 22.93 feet to a point; thence continue along the centerline of Armin Hall Lane N44o35’44"W a distance of 19.80 feet to a point at the southerly right-of way line of Louisiana Highway 10; thence N12o21’31"W a distance of 42.33 feet (as shown on references map listed by Charles F. Wilson, P.L.S. dated December 1, 2008 and filed in the East Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court’s Office as Instrument No. 199912) to a point and southeasterly corner of an 0.15 acre parcel being a portion of Lot A-l-A located within the right-of-way of Louisiana Highway 10 and POINT OF BEGINNING; thence N84o05’02"W a distance of I 15.29 feet to a point; thence along a curve to the left and chord bearing N84o45’12"W a distance of 37.45 feet and radius of 1387.39 feet to a point and southwesterly corner of said 0.15 acre parcel; thence N18’14’38"E a distance of 48.24 feet to a point and northwesterly corner of said 0.15 acre parcel; thence along a curve to the right and chord bearing S83o54’34"E a distance of 77.07 feet and radius of 1458.21 feet to a point; thence S84o02’17"8 a distance of 50.04 feet to a point and northeasterly corner of said 0.15 acre parcel; thence S12"21’31"E a distance of 48.88 feet to a point and southeasterly corner of said b.15 acre parcel and POINT OF BEGINNING. (The aforementioned description is that portion of Lot A-l-A (2.98 acres; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-ofway and outstanding min-
Area LSMSA students compete in science fair Advocate staff report
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John Bernard, of Baton Rouge, left, and Kaleb Rhody, of St. Francisville, participated in the Science Fair at Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts on Dec. 1. Their project was ‘Momentum Conservation.’
Placing first in chemistry at the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts science fair on Dec. 1 were Claire Leming, left, of St. Francisville, and Alexis Angelle, of Arnaudville. Their project was titled ‘What’s in Your Coffee?’
Weyanoke native earns degree from McNeese
Louisiana Tech names fall quarter graduates
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McNeese State University awarded diplomas and certificates to 698 students at the university’s fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 12 at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles. Among the graduates was Wallace L. Scott, of Weyanoke, who earned a bachelor degree in criminal justice.
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RUSTON — Louisiana Tech University’s fall quarter commencement exercises were held Nov. 21, with diplomas awarded to 311 graduates. Commencement marked the close of the fall academic quarter. Graduates from the area include Garret M. Aymond, Master of Business Administration, of St. Francisville.
More than 150 students at the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts in Natchitoches participated in the annual Science Fair, sponsored by the Department of Science, on Dec. 1 in the school gym. Awards were presented in chemistry, physics, ecology and biology. “The Science Fair introduces students to the process and fun of science research and allows them to participate in a science competition,” department Chairwoman Maggie Hodge said. Claire Leming, a junior from St. Francisville, was on the first-place team in chemistry for the project “What’s in Your Coffee?” Third place in biology went to a team including Ivy Harris, a sophomore from St. Francisville, for the project “Energy Content of Whole Wheat Pasta vs. Regular Pasta.” Each of the winners is eligible to compete in the regional science fair to be held in the spring, a news release said.
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PUBLIC NOTICE --East Feliciana Communications District, 12486 Feliciana Dr. Clinton, La 70722, will hold a public meeting on January 15, 2016 at 9:00am to approve the 2016 Budget. 30586-dec 31-jan 7-14-3t
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10290 PUBLIC NOTICE --PUBLIC NOTICE: BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that during a regular meeting of the Parish Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, to be held on January 11, 2015 at FiveThirty (5:30) p.m. at its regular meeting place, the Council will consider making appointments for five (5) persons to serve on the Fire District Board and two (2) persons to serve on the Library Board. Candidates shall submit for review a statement of interest along with a resume that indicates qualifications for the position they wish to serve by Friday, January 8th to: Council Secretary, P.O. Box 1921, St. Francisville, LA 70775. For more information,
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE THIS 19 DAY OF November, 2015. _________________ TALMADGE BUNCH, SHERIFF PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA
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PUBLIC NOTICE --Fire Protection District No. 1 of West Feliciana Parish Fire Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Schedule for 2016. Dates are subject to change due to Board Member availability and the needs of the Fire Protection District. Meeting time is 6 pm unless otherwise noted. Meeting location is 9892 West Feliciana Parkway. St. Francisville, LA 70775 Monday January 11, 2016 Thursday February 18, 2016 Monday March 14, 2016 Monday April 11, 2016 Monday May 9, 2016 Monday June 13, 2016 Monday July 11, 2016 Monday August 8, 2016 Thursday September 1, 2016 Monday October 10, 2016 Monday November 14, 2016 Monday December 12, 2016 31970-jan 7-1t
PUBLIC NOTICE --PUBLIC NOTICE The West Feliciana Parish Assessor’s Office has adopted its 2016 operating budget. The budget document is available for public inspection at 4785 Prosperity Street, West Feliciana Parish Assessor’s Office, St. Francisville, Louisiana during regular office hours Monday thru Friday (8:30 to 4:30). In accordance with the American Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Randy Ritchie at (225) 6353350. 32154-jan 7-1t
PUBLIC NOTICE --NOTICE TO BIDDERS SP# 1718 Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, (P.O. Box 94095), Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following: File No. W1000100501 Bid No. 3000004824 Vegetable Seed DOC/Louisiana State Penitentiary Jan 21 Bid proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.Louisiana. gov/osp or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. Paul Holmes Director of State Procurement FAX (225) 342-8688 32336-jan 7-1t
PETS UP FOR ADOPTION The West Feliciana Animal Humane Society operates as a low-kill shelter in St. Francisville. The facility, 9946 W. Feliciana Parkway, is open from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday; from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; and every day from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Adoption fees are $75 for dogs and $50 for cats. Fees cover spaying/neutering, deworming, rabies shots, tests and all immunizations until the animal is adopted. For information, call (225) 635-5801 or visit wfanimalshelter.wix.com/wfanimalshelter.
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