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Building labeled historic

Galapagos gallivant

J.S. Dawson High added to Register

West Feliciana teacher visits Darwin’s inspiration

BY HOWARD ARCENEAUX

BY HOWARD ARCENEAUX

Special to The Advocate

Special to The Advocate

ST. FRANCISVILLE

ST. FRANCISVILLE — The now-closed J.S. Dawson High, a school that educated African Americans in West Feliciana during the days of segregation, has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

On Tuesday, school SuperinWest tendent Hollis Milton presented Feliciana Ken Dawson, the grandson of the school’s namesake, a cerParish tificate designating the school’s place on the National Register.

The presentation occurred at Tuesday’s West Feliciana School Board meeting, where Dawson spoke of the impact the school, located on Tunica Trace about 3.5 miles northwest of St. Francisville, had on a generation

West Feliciana High School teacher had the opportunity of a lifetime when she visited the place that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection.

Nicole Means, who teaches ninth-grade classes in advanced placement human geography and world geography, traveled to the Galapagos Islands Sept. 11-20. She was awarded the National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship, and the trip was funded by National Geographic and its alliance with Grosvenor.

The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands on either side of the equator in the Pacific Ocean, west of Ecuador, and they include a national park and a marine reserve and have a population of about 25,000.

During his voyage on the HMS Beagle in the 19th century, Darwin spent time in the Galapagos as he developed his revolutionary theory.

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Contractor called to finish roadwork

BY JAMES MINTON

Special to The Advocate

Photo provided by NICOLE MEANS

West Feliciana High School teacher Nicole Means gets a close-up look at a The Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Program is a professional development opportunity made possible by couple of tortoises on one of her excursions in the Galapagos Islands. Means traveled to the islands as part of a National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher äSee GALAPAGOS, page 4G Fellowship in September.

Rains don’t drown photography festival Despite rains canceling the second day of this year’s Yellow Leaf Festival in October, the annual arts and crafts event was a huge success.

Professional photographers were slated to judge the festival’s wildlife photography contest, but organizers chose to award prizes based on people’s choice votes. According to organizer Lynn Wood, attendees enjoyed the exhibit and voted enthusiastically.

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This year’s Yellow Leaf amateur photography contest win-

ners include Arlene Folmar, first place, $100, raccoon; Bonnie Marquette, second place, $50, chipmunk; and Kathleen Harris, third place, $50, fawn.

Frontier Day rescheduled

Frontier Day in Jackson, initially planned for Oct. 31 but postponed due to bad weather, has been rescheduled for April 30, the same weekend as the Battle of Jackson Crossroads reenactment.

All exhibitors and demonstrators are invited back to participate in this all-day event celebrating the 200th year of Jackson.

Although the event won’t fall in Jackson’s bicentennial year, it will kick off the next century for the East Feliciana Parish community, organizers said.

Also, on Dec. 12, Jackson will host a bicentennial year finale called “History in the Making,â€? äSee FELICIANAS, page 2G

CLINTON — The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury voted unanimously Tuesday to hold a contractor to the terms of a road repair project the jury approved in May. R.J. Daigle and Sons Inc. submitted the low bid of $1.9 million to repave and repair some 50 parish roads totaling about 43 miles but has not completed a portion of the work.

Tim Hart, a representative of the engineering firm inspecting the work for the jury, said Daigle contracted with another firm to do a portion of the project, “seal coating� some of the roads on the repair list.

Juror Sean Smith, chairman of the Public Works Committee, said the work involves coating a road surface with a thin asphalt emulsion and spreading crushed limestone over the tar.

Hart, of Professional Engineering Consultants, said the contractor is concerned about doing the work during winter weather. He said state highway specifications say seal coating only should be done when the temperature is “60 degrees and rising.�

Parish Manager J.R. Rouchon said the seal coating amounts to about $400,000 of the project cost and involves work on 14 or 15 roads.

Hart said the jury had two choices: allow the contractor to delay the work until warmer weather or hold the firm’s “feet to the fire.�

Jurors said the contractor should have taken action to finish the work if the subcontractor was not performing, and they said they were not interested in delaying the project until the spring.

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Kids Christmas donations sought Advocate staff report West Feliciana Parish Sheriff J. Austin Daniel has announced the 16th annual Kids Christmas event has been scheduled for Dec. 12 at West Feliciana Middle School, 9559 Bains Road, in St. Francisville.

The event will begin at 11 a.m. in the school gym. Santa is expected to arrive at 11:30 a.m., and toys and bicycles will be

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of black children in the tumultuous years prior to desegregation.

Closed since desegregation in 1969, the school is special to those who attended from 19511969.

It provided educational opportunities for African Americans in West Feliciana Parish and it was the first high Ken Dawson school for African Americans in the parish.

The school is named for John S. Dawson, who came to the parish from Mississippi in 1890 and educated black children until his death in 1950.

His sons, John and Thomas, carried on the family’s dedication to education. Ken Dawson is the son of John Dawson. “It speaks to me what really was accomplished and what happened in West Feliciana Parish,� said Ken Dawson, who is chairman of the J.S. Dawson Foundation. “It’s an example of what can happen when people come

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which will feature the burial of a time capsule.

East Feliciana Watchman and St. Francisville Democrat readers can submit suggestions for the Century Time Capsule by emailing Mary Jo Salmon at maryjo47@ earthlink.net. No electronics, colored photographs, acid-free paper products or large items will be accepted.

Readers are urged to consider teenage fads, popular books, songs, movies and foods to be compiled into a list and buried.

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. Monday through Friday.

Most activities for seniors start at 11 a.m., and lunch is served at noon.

Also, the East Feliciana Public Transit offers transportation Monday through Friday to East Baton Rouge Parish for the elderly.

Call the Council on Aging at (225) 683-9862 for information.

FRIDAY: 11 a.m., Country Manor exercise class followed by Thanksgiving party MONDAY: 11 a.m., exercise class

given away at noon.

Hot dogs, jambalaya and refreshments will be available.

Every child in attendance will get to choose one toy and be entered for a chance to win one of the many bicycles donated to the Kids Christmas program, which is in need of toys and monetary donations.

To donate, call Barbara Bonaventure at (225) 784-3109 or visit the Sheriff’s Office,

together to inspire the next generation. It takes the whole community; he (John S. Dawson) wasn’t alone�

Ken Dawson said the foundation is recommitted to preparing the next generation to compete globally.

The board also heard a brief presentation from Parish President Kevin Couhig and Hospital CEO Lee Chastant, who discussed the four propositions on Saturday’s ballot.

Proposition Four is a 2-mill reallocation that would fund the construction and operation of a new recreation and aquatics center at the West Feliciana Sports Park and a Wellness Center to be built next to the new hospital. “These projects are good for the parish and good for the school system and can add to the quality of life in an impactful way,� Couhig said.

The other three propositions are a 10-year, 0.5-mill property tax renewal for the parish hospital; a 10-year, 1-mill tax renewal for public health, animal and mosquito control, solid waste collection and disposal, and the Coroner’s Office; and a 10year, 8.89-mill tax renewal for roads and bridges, public buildings, and parks and recreation.

TUESDAY: 11 a.m., games WEDNESDAY: 11 a.m., bingo NOV. 26: Closed for Thanksgiving NOV. 27: Closed for Thanksgiving

Symphony Chamber Series

The Saint Francisville Symphony Association will kick off the 2015-16 Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra’s Chamber Series concerts at 7 p.m.

Friday in the newly restored Grace Episcopal Church in St. Francisville.

Performing “Baroque & Beyond� will be multi-Grammyaward-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin, who has performed as a soloist with over 170

4789 Prosperity St., in St. Francisville. “Everyone is invited to see the delight and excitement on these kids’ faces as they visit with Santa, select their toys and win bicycles,� Austin said. “We are honored to host this event annually and humbled by your outpouring of support. These gifts may be the only gifts some of these children receive, so your support is greatly appreciated.�

The Advocate seeks your news, sports, photos Advocate staff report The Advocate welcomes submitted items about activities in the Felicianas.

News items, club activities, event notices and photos after the event are a few of the items sought.

This includes sports news items from high school, middle school and recreation teams.

Youth football, softball, baseball, soccer and basketball teams are encouraged to submit schedules, team contact information, team photos and scores.

Items for The Advocate must be received by 9 a.m. the Monday preceding the run date.

High-resolution color digital photos should be emailed to ddenstorff@ theadvocate.com or sent

orchestras.

The Chamber Series concerts will feature acclaimed guest artists performing with BRSO musicians, a rare opportunity for St. Francisville.

On Dec. 6, a Christmas Brass concert, led by David Torns, will feature the SFSA’s dessert reception at Hemingbough.

Individual tickets are $25 each, and season tickets are $100. Tickets can be purchased at the door, the Bank of St. Francisville or by calling the BRSO box office at (225) 383-0500.

Lee Barber performance

Baton Rouge native Lee Barber is traveling from Austin,

via our Web-based system at http://sendphoto.theadvocate.com.

Submit information within two weeks of an event.

The date and place of the event and a contact name and phone number must be included.

Photos should not include more than 15 people and will be used on a spaceavailable basis. Everyone in the photograph must be identified. By submitting photos to The Advocate, you agree that they can be published in any of The Advocate’s print or digital publications.

For information, call Community News Editor Darlene Denstorff at (225) 336-6952 or (225) 603-1998.

Information also can be submitted to extra@ theadvocate.com.

Texas, to perform at BirdMan Coffee in St. Francisville beginning at 7 p.m. Nov. 28.

The Wilder Janes band will open for Barber, who will perform songs from his new CD “The Missing Pages.� Joining

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COUNCIL ON AGING MENUS THURSDAY

garine, Hawaiian gelatin mold.

Pinto beans with sausage link, steamed rice, mustard greens, orange, cornbread, oatmeal cookie snack cake.

WEDNESDAY

FRIDAY Hot dog with chili on a bun, chuckwagon corn, coleslaw, bread pudding with raisins.

Thanksgiving special — sliced roast turkey with gravy, cornbread dressing, Southern green beans, mandarin oranges, dinner roll, pumpkin square.

NOV. 26 Closed

MONDAY Swiss-style beef patty, mashed potatoes, carrots, dinner roll, raisins.

TUESDAY Sliced ham, brown rice, buttered cabbage, black-eyed peas, whole-wheat bread, mar-

Barber will be Elaine Martin Barber, who plays harp with the Austin Symphony.

Tickets are $10 each. Call Lynn at (225) 721-1296 for information or visit leebarbermusic.com.

Capital Area Council on Aging menu is served in West Feliciana, East Feliciana and St. Helena parishes. It is subject to change. Meals are served with a half-pint of 2 percent milk.

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.

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DA warns residents about IRS scam Advocate staff report

District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla has issued a warning to residents of East and West Feliciana parishes to be wary of a recent telephone scam. “Tax scams can take many different forms,� D’Aquilla says, “and most recently, we’ve seen phone calls and emails from people pretending to be from the Internal Revenue

Service.�

D’Aquilla said the perpetrators are using the IRS name, logo and/or a phony web site in an attempt to steal victims’ money and personal identities.

To help residents from becoming a victim of the tax scams, D’Aquilla offers several precautions. Legitimate IRS employees or representatives will not initiate contact

by phone, email, text or social media, asking for personal or financial information; call and demand immediate payment or taxes without first mailing a bill; and require payment of back-owed taxes by a prepaid debit card, D’Aquilla said. “Be wary if you get a phone call from someone who claims to be from the IRS or any other person demanding payment immediately,� said D’Aquilla.

Another step people can take to protect themselves from potential scammers, especially if they don’t owe taxes or think that they do, is to visit irs.gov.

D’Aquilla said resident who think they may owe taxes should ask for a callback number and an employee badge number, then call the IRS at (800) 829-1040.

This also applies to emails.

He warns not to reply to a

Fall means it’s time to fight fire ants Fall brings to mind images of pumpkins, chrysanthemums and falling leaves to most gardeners and homeowners.

It makes me think of ants ‌ mean, devilish, fire-biting ants. That’s because it’s one of two seasons when it’s most appropriate to apply long-term ant-eliminating baits.

While treating ants moundby-mound can READY, be effective in SET, eliminating indiGROW! vidual colonies, ANDRE much broader BROCK and longer-lasting control can be achieved by adding baits to your arsenal, and the larger an area is treated, the longer the control will last.

Rural residents may choose to treat their entire property or perhaps the first acre or more around the house. Some subdivisions in the West Feliciana Parish area have achieved great success by treating the entire neighborhood.

In neighborhood programs, it’s best to organize. Baits are most effective when applied to a broad area in the same twoday period. You might talk to your neighbors and everyone agree to apply bait on the same weekend. Also, be sure not to apply the baits within two days of a rain — either before or after application.

Baits work by a variety of biochemical methods that effectively disrupt their ability to reproduce. They do not actually “kill the queen� as many advertise, at least not directly. Instead, the colony as a functional unit dies by attrition. They simply cannot replace older ants as they die

off; therefore control takes up to six weeks.

In the meantime, treat mounds with short-term contact insecticides.

If baits don’t seem very attractive so far, consider all the mounds you don’t see. Ants will forage up to 100 feet in search of food and will find the bait. Essentially, you’re establishing a buffer zone and it’ll take the ants some time to get back in. The bigger area you’ve treated, the longer their return is thwarted.

Ever kill an ant mound, only to see it “move� a few feet over? In many cases, you did kill the mound. The “move� you saw was probably another colony moving into the area.

Ant colonies send scouts out all the time, just looking for new real estate. When you kill the first mound, the scout finds a vacancy in the area and invites the whole gang over.

The baits solve this problem as well, since the scout brings bait back to the nest, even if you don’t see the nest. (Many

‘phishing’ email. Forward the email to phishing@irs.gov. Then delete it.

Another tip: don’t open any attachments or click on any links.

D’Aquilla said the links may have malicious code that could infect your computer. “The main thing is to never give personal information to anyone you don’t know over the phone or via email,� said D’Aquilla. “Stay alert to scams

that use the IRS as a lure or any other suspicious scams asking for money immediately.�

For information on how to report phishing or telephone scams, visit the IRS web site, or call the East Feliciana Sheriff’s Office at (225) 683-8572, or the West Feliciana Sheriff’s Office at (225) 784-3158.

Residents can also email D’Aquilla at sdaquilla20thda@ bellsouth.net.

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are small and unnoticeable.)

Baits come in a variety of brands, chemicals and modes of action.

The LSU Agricultural Center has a list of those we recommend. Common brands include Over and Out, Extinguish Plus, Amdro, Ascend and Award.

Many others exist, but the “bait� claim on the label is often inaccurate. Refer to our list if in doubt.

Even if you’ve applied baits, do continue to treat individual mounds. Contact insecticides kill ants immediately and are quite effective. Carbaryl (Sevin) is probably the most commonly used contact insecticide, and it’s safe for vegetable gardens. So is Rotenone, d-limolene and the pyrethrins.

Spinosad is approved for gardens, too, and it’s organicapproved.

Boiling water kills them too if you pour enough to reach the queen.

For a list of recommended baits, visit lsuagcenter.com, or for more on gardening,

landscaping or all things horticultural, call Brock, West Feliciana associate county agent, at (225) 635-3614 or email abrock@agcenter.lsu.edu.

You can visit him at the LSU AgCenter County office, 5924 Commerce St., St. Francisville.

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Large iguanas are often camouflaged as they A blue-footed boobie strikes a pose on a rock in the Galapagos Islands. lounge on similar-colored rocks.

Nazca boobies exit their nesting habitat on the Galapagos Islands.

Photos provided by NICOLE MEAN

A view of Pinnacle Rock on the Galapagos Islands visited in September by Nicole Means, a West Feliciana High teacher who traveled to the islands during a National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship.

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ABOVE: This wooden barrel on Floreana Island is known as the whaler’s post office and was established to facilitate mail delivery between the islands, England and the U.S. According to West Feliciana teacher Nicole Means, who traveled to the islands recently as part of a National Geographic fellowship, letters were collected by homebound ships and eventually delivered to their destinations.

RIGHT: This pelican prepares for a swim.

a partnership between National Geographic Education and Lindblad Expeditions. The two organizations formed an alliance to inspire people to care about the environment.

Means said there were about 70 guests on the expedition. Retired schoolteachers joined geologists and employees of large food corporations on the trip. She was accompanied by another teacher fellow, Janet Ruest, from Victoria Island in British Columbia. Most of the participants were from the U.S., although one guest was from Australia.

“Many of the guests were not teachers but want to become stewards of our environment,” said Means, who has been on West Feliciana’s faculty since 2001. “As a fellow, I am charged with bringing what I learned ‘on the field’ and translating that into lesson plans for my students. As a result of my participation, there are several deliverables I have to submit to National Geographic such as an outreach action plan, blog posts during the expedition, outreach presentations and documentation of all these components.”

Their journey through the Galapagos started in San Cristobal, where they boarded the National Geographic Endeavor, a customized expedition ship. From there, they traveled to Espanola, Floreana and Bartolome and ended in the Santa Cruz Islands.

Means learned about the intricate ecosystem of the islands, one of the most pristine regions of the world, she said.

“The naturalists who guided us through the Galapagos truly loved and cared for the islands,” she said. “Even something as small as an apple core can harm their precious ecosystem. It is so easy to introduce food or insects that can be dangerous to the

fragile ecosystems. So if you leave behind an apple core, that apple core can disperse its seeds and later become a tree. This is not good for the islands.”

Means had plenty of opportunities to interact with the indigenous animals.

“The animals are definitely not scared,” Means said. “In fact, as we deboarded the bus that took us to the ship, we were greeted by two sleeping sea lions. Birds are not afraid of people. They do not fly off in flocks when near humans.

The iguanas were camouflaged in rocks, and we had to be careful not to step on them. However, even though the animals are ubiquitous, we still had to respect them at a distance of 6 feet.”

She said she will incorporate her experiences into her teaching by developing a unit of study to help students

understand how natural systems interact with human systems. For a final project, they will create storybooks based on various species found in the Galapagos Islands and will narrate the necessity of caring for the world. They will present the stories to students at Bains Elementary and Bains Lower schools.

Means also said she would love to go back.

“No other place like this exists on Earth,” she said. “I am so impressed by the conservation efforts that Ecuador has made to preserve the Galapagos. Tourism is limited each year, and I feel honored that I was able to visit there.

It was definitely a once-ina-lifetime opportunity, and I cannot wait to share my experiences with my own students and the students at the elementary schools.”

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West Feliciana High senior named commended student

pates on the mock trial team, liciana High School will have a plays piano and tennis, enjoys lasting impact on my future,” West Feliciana High School knitting and has a part-time job Williamson said.

Her plans after graduation Principal Jim Carroll present- as a jewelry assistant at Grandare to attend LSU Ogden Honed senior Zoe Williamson with mother’s Buttons.

“Being recognized as a Na- ors College to study political a letter of commendation in September after learning she tional Merit commended schol- communications through the had been named a commended ar verifies that the diligence I Manship School of Mass Comstudent in the 2016 National put into my studies at West Fe- munication.

Merit Scholarship Program.

About 34,000 commended students in Clinton, LA throughout the U.S. have been recognized for their Williamson exceptional academic promise, and though they won’t continue in the 2016 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, commended students placed among the top 5 percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2016 competition by taking the 2014 preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, a news release said.

Williamson, 17, is the daughter of Luke and Kati Williamson, of St. Francisville, and Want a high-quality reproduction 225-388-0110 attends St. Francisville United Methodist Church. She is active in the Beta Club, particiAdvocate staff report

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West Feliciana Parish’s St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, a gothic revival design circa 1857, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

St. Mary’s Church on holiday tour

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Advocate staff report Editor’s Note: The following is the second in a three-part series on the annual Christmas Tour of Homes.

Friends of the West Feliciana Parish Library is sponsoring the Christmas Tour of Homes, which is part of the Christmas in the Country event slated for Dec. 4-6.

Four homes and St. Mary’s Episcopal Church are the scheduled stops on the Tour of Homes. Decked out in Christmas decor, all of the sites are located north of St. Francisville and can be visited from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5.

St. Mary’s Church

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church was built in 1857 on land donated by Sarah Mulford, of Retreat Plantation.

Constructed in a Gothic revival style from plans drawn by architect Frank Wills, of New York, St. Mary’s is on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of a handful of small rural chapels from the antebellum period still standing in Louisiana.

The church served the religious and social needs of the planters in the area until 1947, when it ceased to be an active parish. It was consecrated in 1858 by the Episcopal Diocese. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Weyanoke is one of the stops St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on the Christmas Tour of Homes, which is part of the Christand Cemetery, which are un- mas in the Country weekend slated for Dec. 4-6. der restoration, operate as a nonprofit registered with the Children 12 and younger do not at (225) 784-2731 or the West Feliciana Parish Library at Secretary of State’s Office. need a ticket.

For information, call Heurtin (225) 635-3364.

Donations are fully tax deductible.

Located on a wooded site 11 miles north on La. 66 (Angola Road) and about 12 miles north of St. Francisville in to come worship with us in our new sanctuary Weyanoke, St. Mary’s is open every Sunday at The Ministry of Love. to the public 12 days each year.

The church is available upon request for weddings, baptisms, family gatherings, and cultural and historical events, Pastors Joseph Tour of Homes Chairwoman & Bridget Stieb Pat Heurtin said.

Tickets for Tour of Homes cost $25 and can be purchased online at brownpapertickets. com or at the West Feliciana 5956 Hooper Rd. Parish Library, Louisiana Gift Baton Rouge, LA 70811 225.356.2713 Basket Company and The Cowww.theministryoflove.com nundrum Book Shop, all in St. Francisville.

Women & Men’s conference featuring Marvin Sapp • Dec. 4th - 6th.

On Dec. 5, tickets can be purchased at the library or at each stop on the tour for $30 each.

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WEDDINGS Engagement, Wedding and Anniversary Announcements are paid notices in The Advocate. They appear only in Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Advocate. Go to The Advocateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at http://www.theadvocate.com and click on the tab marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebrations.â&#x20AC;? For more information, call (225) 388-0738 or e-mail nuptials@theadvocate.com.

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A gunnery battery of U.S. Marines fires three volleys Nov. 10 as part of a 21-gun salute in honor of Gen. Robert H. Barrow, who is buried at Grace Episcopal Church cemetery in St. Francisville.

Gen. Barrow honored at ceremony Advocate staff report Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian celebrated the 240th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps with a After the wreath-laying ceremony at the grave of Gen. Robert wreath-placing ceremony at H. Barrow on Nov. 10, participants enjoyed cake and refresh- the grave of Gen. Robert H. ments in Jackson Hall. The event celebrated the 240th birth- Barrow in West Feliciana Parday of the U.S. Marine Corps. ish on Nov. 10.

Barrow served as the 27th Lt. Gen. Rex commandant of the Marines, McMillian, and he and his wife, Patricia, left, greets are both buried in the Grace U.S. Marine Episcopal Church cemetery in veteran Ken St. Francisville.

Dixon, of The ceremony included McMillian and Sgt. Major AnthoPhiladelphia, ny Spardro placing the wreath Miss., prior to at Barrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grave and the the wreathplaying of taps by a Marine laying cerCorps band, followed by cake emony. and refreshments in Jackson Hall.

Three of the Barrowsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; children â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Robert, Cathleen Harmon and Barbara Kanegaye â&#x20AC;&#x201D; attended the ceremony along with a number of friends and family.

Sommer Blue Haynes and Alexander James Viafore, III were united in marriage on October 10, 2015 at 11:00am at The Ritz-Carlton Cliffside Gazebo, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The Bride was given in marriage by her father.

Sommer is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Dewey Haynes of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alexander is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander James Viafore, Jr. of Tuckahoe, New York.

The bride is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haynes of Clinton, Louisiana and the late Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Lamar Blue of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The groom is the grandson of Constance Contreras and the late Walter Contreras of Yonkers, NY and the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander James Viafore of Yonkers, NY. Sommer is a graduate of Episcopal High School in Baton Rouge and received her Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from Louisiana State University.

She is an Executive Assistant in Connecticut. Alexander is a graduate of Fordham Prepatory School Bronx, NY, received his Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from Manhattanville College Purchase, NY and MBA from Fordham University NY, NY. He is Managing Member of Certus Capital LLC, a realty financing firm in New York.

The bride donned her

Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vintage lace handkerchief and garter, adorned at her wedding in 1971. The pearl cross around the bouquet was worn by the Groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grandmother at her wedding in 1945.

On the eve of the wedding a rehearsal dinner was hosted on the island of St. John. The wedding guests were boated there on the 55â&#x20AC;&#x2122; catamaran, Daydreamer, for a beautiful sunset voyage.

Following the ceremony on Saturday morning, a lunch reception was held on the Great Bay Terrace at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Sommer and Alexander would like to thank family and friends who traveled from Louisiana, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Virginia, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

The couple currently resides in New Rochelle, New York.

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Bains students participate in mock meeting Advocate staff report

Second-graders from Bains Elementary School in St. Francisville participated in a mock school board meeting Oct. 30 in West Feliciana Parish.

During the exercise, held in the School Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting room, Photos provided by ABBY TEMPLE the young â&#x20AC;&#x153;board Second-graders from Bains Elementary participated in a mock school board meeting Oct. 30 in the West Feliciana Parish School Board meeting room in St. membersâ&#x20AC;? passed a Francisville. From left are School Board Administrator Ruthie Davis, Superintendent Hollis Milton, students Cheyann Redmon, Grant Schilling, Karmon Hubbard, Tim Lindsey, Luke Farmer, Alyssa Doubleday and Dereon Kaigler and Bains Principal Abby Cochran. resolution with a twothirds vote that gave Bains Elementary students a free dress day on Nov. 6.

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RKM to host free health fair in Clinton Advocate staff report

RKM Primary Care — through a partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers and a $5,000 grant awarded by Henry Schein Cares Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Communities — will host a health fair on Saturday.

RKM also has received in-kind do-

nations of medical and dental supplies for the fair, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 11990 Jackson St., Clinton.

Families are invited to attend and take advantage of the free screenings for asthma, breast cancer, diabetes, hypertension, body mass index, kidney disease and oral care.

“Many serious illnesses can be prevented when we focus on taking

steps to stay healthy,” RKM Community Outreach Coordinator Broderick Brooks said. “With support from our health fair partners, we look forward to giving the community an opportunity to receive education about healthy lifestyles, to learn about the importance of prevention and wellness, and to have access to critical screenings.”

The Kidney Trust, a nonprofit based

in San Bruno, California, that provides screenings for chronic kidney disease, will participate in the health fair.

Fun activities for children and families are planned, including face painting, jump houses, inflatables and door prizes. Free hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, cold drinks and more will be available.

Established in 1999, RKM is a pri-

vate not-for-profit network of federally qualified community health centers, with centers in East Feliciana, Livingston and West Baton Rouge parishes.

RKM specializes in oral and behavioral health, substance abuse counseling, enabling services, specialty care, education, pharmacy assistance and comprehensive outreach services.

Head Start recognizes October students Clinton.

His favorite book is “The Cat Quad Area Head Start in Clin- in the Hat” by Dr. Seuss.

Aiden said he is happiest when ton recently recognized two of its students — Aiden Elkins, 3, playing outside with his toys.

What he likes most about and Jaqueline McCullough, 4, Photo provided by ANNETTE DAVIS — as Students of the Month for school is learning new things Aiden Elkins, 3, left, and Jaqueline McCullough, 4, are Stu- October. and his teacher, Mildred Sopdents of the Month for October at Quad Area Head Start in Aiden, a Hammond native, sher.

Clinton.

Jaqueline said her favorite is the son of Amber Beech, of Advocate staff report

book is the “Frozen” Read-Along Storybook.

She admires her mother most, Calandria McCullough, and lives in Clinton, where she spends her time playing with her sisters.

Jaqueline, an avid reader, enjoys reading the books at school and at the Clinton Library.

Sopsher, who teaches both

students, said they were recognized for their outstanding performance during October and for earning excellent marks in cognitive, language, physical and social skills.

Quad Area Head Start is a free preschool program that serves 3- to 4-year-olds in East Feliciana Parish.

Honoring our veterans

TOP: East Feliciana Parish children from Quad Area Head Start preschools in Clinton and Jackson honored veterans at the Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jackson with homemade cards and by singing Oct. 6. The children marched through the halls carrying flags and saluted the retired military men and women.

BOTTOM: Zyria Hawkins, Richina Wright, Ma’kayla Jarrell and J’lon Dominic, from left, honored residents at the Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jackson.

Photos provided

by ANNETTE DAVIS

Photo provided by BRENDA GARDNER

East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging Director Brenda Gardner, left, presents American flags on Nov. 11 to veterans, from left, Lloyd LeBlanc, Army; Joseph Littlejohn, Navy; and Hosea Sensley, Army.

Council on Aging honors veterans Advocate staff report The East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging honored three area seniors on Veterans Day for their service in the U.S. armed forces.

Brenda Gardner, Council on Aging director, presented each veteran with an American flag to display at his home.

Honored were Lloyd LeBlanc, Army 82nd Airborne Division, who served from 1944 to 1946 during World War II; Joseph Littlejohn, Navy fireman, who served 1950 to 1954 in the Korean War; and Hosea Sensley, an Army corporal, who served from 1953 to 1957 in the Korean War. “Thank you for your service, bravery, hard work and dedication to our country,” Gardner told the veterans.

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Veterans celebrated at many parish sites welcomed attendees, offered opening remarks and recogSeveral Veterans Day cele- nized the men and women livbrations and programs were ing at the home, all veterans.

Veterans Home staff were held throughout East Felicirecognized, including Tamana Parish from Nov. 6-10.

The Feliciana chapter of mie Delatte, Navy; Patrithe United Daughters of the cia Harris, Army; and MeConfederacy hosted an event lissa Hawkins, Army. Keith Nov. 6 at Hillcrest Cemetery Gauthier, of the War Veterin Norwood that featured ans Home, played the theme song for each branch of Norwood Mayor Becky service as the women Bellue, who welcomed were honored, and Bobattendees and gave the

by Powell, a canteen roll call for veterans manager at the Veterburied at the cemetery. ans Home, performed Ron Boling, a veteran ä See â&#x20AC;&#x153;God Bless Americaâ&#x20AC;? and deacon at Norwood more on the piano. Powell, Baptist Church, gave Veterans Day who is blind, was hired the invocation and photos at through the Randolph benediction. theadvocate.

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Master Sgt. Mike in the event included Milton, an Army reMary Anna Leverett, cruiter from Ethel, dePledge of Allegiance; Catherine Jacocks, who rec- livered the keynote address. ognized prisoners of war; and He is a graduate of Silliman the Second Baptist Church Institute and enlisted in the Ensemble Choir, which per- Army in 2000 after graduatformed several patriotic ing from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. songs.

The celebration at the War On Nov. 8, the Alexander Stirling chapter of the Veterans Home included obDaughters of the American serving the 240th anniversaRevolution hosted three cer- ry of the U.S. Marine Corps.

As is tradition, the first two emonies: at Dawson Cemetery, in Jackson; the Masonic slices of cake were cut with Cemetery, in Clinton; and military sabers and presented to the oldest and youngtown cemetery in Jackson.

Participating students in- est Marines in attendance: cluded Shane Duncan, of War Veterans Home resident East Feliciana High School; Grover Wisdom, 90, of OklaCaylence Hadden, West Fe- homa, and Daryl Roberts, 20, liciana Middle School; and of Baton Rouge.

A n ot h er Ve te r an s D a y Lizzie Vidrine, University event featured Beth DawLab. Jackson residents Kent son, of Jackson, commander Howard performed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amaz- of the Red Stick Chapter of ing Graceâ&#x20AC;? on bagpipes and the American Ex-Prisoners Tim Travis played taps on of War, participating in a flag ceremony Nov. 8 at a Veterviolin.

The benediction was of- ans Day Mass at Our Lady fered by the Rev. Joy Co- of Mercy Catholic Church in meaux, of Jackson United Baton Rouge.

Marion Bahlinger, a World Methodist Church.

At the Louisiana War Veter- War II prisoner of war, acans Home in Jackson on Nov. companied Dawson for the 10, Administrator Jon Salter presentation.

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An ensemble choir group from Second Baptist Church in Jackson performs at a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 8 at the Jackson town cemetery. The program was hosted by the Alexander Stirling chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. In front is Nannette Stevens and back row, from left, are Jewel Williams, Sandy Smith, Dana Travis, the Rev. Clark Fooshee Jr. and Gail Fooshee.

Photos provided by BETH DAWSON

Daryl Roberts, 20, of Baton Rouge, was offered the second slice of cake for being the youngest Marine present at a Veterans Day ceremony at the Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jackson on Nov. 10. The event celebrated the 240th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Boy Scout Scott Veillion places a flag on the grave of a veteran in Jackson on Nov. 8.

Bobby Powell, a member of the staff at the Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jackson, sings and performs â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;God Bless Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on Nov. 10. Powell, who is blind, was hired to work at the Veterans Home through the Randolph Sheppard Act.

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Navy combat veteran Chris Ring swims an average of 14 to 25 miles per day in the Mississippi River to raise awareness for Gold Star families of fallen soldiers.

Veteran makes river Swim for Their Sacrifice Navy combat veteran Chris Ring said the families of deceased servicemen have signed the support kayaks. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;They are my motivation,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he said. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;They have to live with their loss for the rest of their lives.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; He said when swimming gets tough, he looks at the messages and it keeps him going.

BY HOWARD ARCENEAUX

Special to The Advocate

ST. FRANCISVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chris Ring wanted to do something special to honor fallen soldiers and to support the families they left behind.

So he decided to take a Swim for Their Sacrifice.

On D-Day, June 6, Ring, a former Navy combat veteran who served for 10 years, began his journey in Lake Itasca in Minnesota, and it will end some time in early December at mile marker Ring zero, south of Venice at the mouth of the Mississippi River in the Gulf of Mexico.

When he steps out of the water a final time, Rice will have swum the entire length of the Mississippi River â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 2,552 miles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about swimming the river; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about connecting with the families,â&#x20AC;? said Ring, who estimates heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s met more than 200 families of fallen soldiers along the way. They are known as Gold Star families.

Ring and his crew, which includes his father, Tim, in a small motorboat, and friends Seth Mortenson, in a kayak, and Rob Brigance, providing land-based logistical support, stopped briefly in St. Francisville on Monday.

Ring told his story to a small group at St. Francisville Town Hall, and he was presented proclamations by Mayor Billy Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Aquilla and Sherrill Johnson, representing West Feliciana Parish. Executive Director Lauren Field, of the St. Francisville Area Foundation, arranged for the crew to stay overnight at The Myrtles and presented members with gift baskets from Louisiana Gift Basket.

Ring and his crew are volunteers. He said nearly 99 percent of the money they raise through donations will support the Gold

Star families.

Ring has four goals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;First is to honor our fallen heroes with an extreme challenge,â&#x20AC;? Ring said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These families paid the ultimate sacrifice so other families donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Second, to build monuments and memorials to the fallen heroes, like a bronze statue weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re

building to honor baseball prospect Chris Moon, who was killed in Afghanistan, at his high school baseball field in Arizona. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Third, to help support Gold Star events and to help provide these families with opportunities so they can talk to each other. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fourth, to work with other

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Ring said.

And most of all, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the families for Ring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a way for them to share who their loved ones were as a person,â&#x20AC;? Ring said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Families love talking about their loved ones because it keeps them alive.â&#x20AC;?

He said the families have signed the support kayaks and when the swim gets tough, he looks at their messages and it keeps him going. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are my motivation,â&#x20AC;?

Ring said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have to live with their loss for the rest of their lives.â&#x20AC;?

The Mississippi presents a number of challenges and obstacles, mainly because he has to navigate tidal pools and shifting currents and share the water with everything from large ships and barges to grass carp

who occasionally bump into him. He swims with fins and goggles and wears a wet suit.

He averages from 14 to 24 miles a day and stays in the water usually five to six hours every day, except Sundays. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing the right thing when I meet the family members and when I come out of the water and they meet me and hug me, no matter how gross I am, with tears in their eyes,â&#x20AC;? Ring said.

So in early December, Ring will join distance swimmer Martin Strel, of Slovenia, as the only people to accomplish the incredible feat, he said. And for the families heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s met along the way, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s his way to keep alive the memories of their loved ones and to help them heal.

For information about Ringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quest, visit legaciesalive.com or like his Facebook page or follow him on Twitter, @LegaciesAlive.

Reggie Odell Blount, born November 24, 1975, lost his battle with cancer November 10, 2015.

He is survived by his wife, Christy Blount; daughters Brianna and Adrianna Blount; mother, Eleanor Rose Blount; brother, Kevin Wayne Blount and sister-inlaw Denise Blount of Denham Springs; brother, Keith Richard Blount of Prairieville; sister, Connie DeAnn Ouro and brother-in-law Jean Magno Ouro of Brazil. Many aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends also mourn his death.

He was predeceased by his father, Jessie Wayne Blount and grandparents Louis and Lois Blount; Elmer and Orthie Burton.

He owned his own business and loved life. He was very active in his church, the Jones Creek Seventh Day Adventist church.

Mountain biking, camping, boating, canoeing and motor cycle riding were some of his favorite activities.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until 12:00 noon on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Funeral service to be held at noon at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA. Interment will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park.

Donations may be made in Reggieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to World Vision at w ww.worldvision.org. Online condolences are welcome at www.gr eenoaksfunerals.com.

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West Feliciana player Hunter Smith’s helmet boasted the message ‘Believe. No Fear’ during the Saints’ first-round playoff game against Jennings on Nov. 13. The Saints won, 62-38, and advance to play No. 4 Patterson on Friday.

Silliman heads to football title match

West Feliciana’s Devon Harris escapes a tackle by a Jennings player on Nov. 13.

down or less in their past six games Silliman Institute advanced to and are seeking their first championThursday’s Mississippi Association ship since 1976. of Independent Schools Class 3A Against Simpson, Sherman Timbs championship game against Indiscored on three short touchdown anola Academy. runs while Jeremy Whitfield led the The fourth-seeded Wildcats will face the second-seeded Colonels at 6 Colonel defense with an intercepp.m. on the Millsaps College campus. tion and a touchdown on a blocked punt.

Silliman enters the game at 11-1 and riding a 10-game win streak.

Saints travel to Patterson Coach T.J. Davis’ squad has had a dominating defense, with shutouts At this point of the season, football in four of their past teams just try to surseven games, includvive from week to ing a 27-0 semifinal week. West Feliciana win over ninth-seeded did just that, opening Leake Academy to adthe playoffs at home vance to the championwith a 62-38 victory ship game. over Jennings in the Against Leake, quar- SPORTS EXTRA first round of the terback Zach Kelly Class 3A playoffs. had 14 of 20 passes and The 13th-seeded two touchdowns, and HARCENEAUX@THEADVOCATE.COM Saints will travel to Michael Beauchamp face No. 4 seed Patadded two short touchterson for a seconddown runs for the Wildcats. round game on Friday. Patterson is Indianola is headed to the cham9-2 for the year and held off Ville pionship game riding a 13-0 record Platte 21-16 in the first round. Coach after dismantling Simpson Academy Tommy Boudreaux’s Lumberjacks 36-7 in last week’s semifinal clash. are 5-0 this year.

The Colonels have allowed a touchIn the victory over Jennings, the

Howard Arceneaux

Saints triumphed despite the fivetouchdown, 314-yard performance

by Travis Etienne Jr. The Saints scored on all six first-half possessions, rolling to a 46-26 lead at the half. Quarterback Derrick Turner scored on runs of 66 and 15 yards and hit running back Devon Harris with a 47-yard touchdown pass. Harris also rushed for two touchdowns and 104 yards, and Turner finished with 215 rushing yards.

Running back Josh Morrison added a touchdown run and five two-point conversions.

“I’m proud of our kids. They did the things they needed to move on to next week,” said Saints coach Robb Odom, whose squad improved to 7-4.

“I thought all along we had a good football team. We’re seeing how the work in the summer and spring is paying off. We have the capabilities to be a good football team. We live to play another game.”

East Feliciana stays in the hunt

The East Feliciana Tigers, seeded seventh in the Class 2A playoffs, defeated Pine 36-6 in the first round and will host No. 10 Loreauville in the

second round on Friday.

Trent Delahoussaye’s squad, also nicknamed the Tigers, is 9-2 for the season after a 43-12 win over Vinton in the playoff opener.

East Feliciana had little trouble against overmatched Pine. The Tigers outgained the visitors 250-185 as senior running back Chris Chaney scored on runs of 11 and 63 yards in the first quarter.

East Feliciana’s defense scored on a 24-yard interception return by Joshua Tiller and a 75-yard fumble recovery by Treylan Dunn. GeMontae Franklin also had a 20-yard scoring run.

finish in 16:50.60, followed by Chandler Sullivan (17:41.50) in 45th place, Christian Rea (17:49.20) in 52nd place, Nate Semmes (17:52.70) in 56th place and Tyler Ferris (18:40.70) in 85th.

The girls were paced by Kelly Goff’s 13th-place finish in 20:02.20, followed by Mary Elizabeth Barrow (23:24.5) in 76th, Emily Hodges (23:33.00) in 82nd, Lauren Broussard (23:54.10) in 91st and Jordan Cooper (24:54.10) in 120th.

Christmas on the Run slated

The first annual Christmas on the Run 5K and one-mile run/walk is scheduled for 10 a.m. Dec. 5 beginSaints place 7th, 10th at meet ning at Parker Park in St. FrancisThe West Feliciana boys finished ville. Proceeds from the event will go seventh of 26 teams and the girls 10th to Relay for Life.

Entry fee before Monday is $15 and out of 20 teams at the Metro Crossincludes a T-shirt. The fee is $20 on Country meet at Highland Road race day. Make checks payable to the Park on Nov. 9. The event for Baton Rouge-area teams was the final tune- American Cancer Society and mail to up before this week’s state Class 3A Paul Sirchia, 5168 Pine St., St. Franchampionship meet on the campus cisville, LA 70775. of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches.

Send sports news, photos and Hunter Fudge paced the West stats to Howard Arceneaux at Feliciana boys with a 23rd-place harceneaux@theadvocate.com.

Saints football, volleyball honored for sportsmanship

BY HOWARD ARCENEAUX Special to The Advocate

ST. FRANCISVILLE — The West Feliciana High football and volleyball teams recently were recognized for exemplary sportsmanship on and off the playing field.

The West Feliciana Saints football team and coach Robb Odom were honored by the Baton Rouge Area Football Officials Association with the presentation of the 2015 sportsmanship award.

A trophy was presented to Odom by BRAFOA President Louis Metevia at the organization’s annual year-end banquet at Boudreaux’s in Baton Rouge. Eight-time Pro Bowl football player and LSU Athletic Hall of Famer Kevin Mawae was the guest speaker at the banquet.

It was the first year the BRAFOA has presented a trophy for sportsmanship. The

Saints football team received the honor for exemplary sportsmanship this season.

“This was a big honor to receive the award for our football team,” Odom said. “The Baton Rouge officials vote on it, and there are a lot of good football teams in the Baton Rouge area and class coaches in the area.”

The Lady Saints volleyball team also recently was honored with the Division III sportsmanship award by the Capital City Board of Volleyball Officials. The award was presented prior to a recent volleyball match.

The CCBVO is the largest officials association in the state, serving 47 area schools.

“I was real proud of my team. It’s an honor to receive an award like that,” coach Celeste Thornhill said. “We always strive to show sportsmanship. It makes me proud of my girls and our fans.”

Photo provided by RAVEN TROSCLAIR

ABOVE: The West Feliciana High School Lady Saints volleyball team recently received a certificate for sportsmanship in Division III by the Capital City Board of Volleyball Officials. The team is coached by Celeste Thornhill.

LEFT: West Feliciana High School football coach Robb Odom, left, receives the 2015 sportsmanship trophy from Baton Rouge Area Football Officials Association President Louis Metevia at the organization’s year-end banquet held Nov. 9 in Baton Rouge.

Photo provided by JEREMY WHITE

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10285 PUBLIC NOTICE --October 7, 2015 Please take notice that the East Feliciana Parish School Board will accept sealed bids for the sale the following described property until 1:30 P.M. on Monday, November 30, 2015: A tract of land with all component parts thereof, all buildings and improvements thereon and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, prescriptions and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining situated in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, in Square 27 of the Town of Clinton, as shown on the figurative plan thereof, and being more particularly shown as Lot X containing 1.97 +/- acres on a plat of survey entitled "Survey Map Showing the Survey of what is now or formerly known as the ’Old

y Clinton High School Facility and Campus’ located in Square 27, Town of Clinton, Section 83, T2S R2E, G.L.D. East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana".

Municipal Address: 10935 Plank Road, Town of Clinton, East Feliciana Parish, State of Louisiana The minimum acceptable cash price is set by the School Board at no lower than the most recent commercial appraised values to be paid at the sale closing before Seller’s Notary within 30 days after acceptance of the successful bid. FIVE (5%) percent of the sale price shall be paid upon acceptance of the successful bid and credited at the closing.

The Property will be sold without warranty of title or condition, suitability or fitness for any use or purpose and the sale will contain the following language: "BUYER and SELLER AGREE, and stipulate that the described hereinabove Property, including all improvements located thereon, is sold in its "as is" present condition, and BUYER hereby accepts the hereinabove described Property in an "as is" condition. This sale is made without warranty, express or implied, as to the Property’s condition, freedom from redhibitory vices and defects or suitability for any use or purpose, not even for a return of the purchase price, and without any representations of warranty, express or implied, whatsoever of any kind as to any matter, including without limitation (i) the workmanship, structure, stability and quality of the improvements, if any, (ii) the watertightness of the improvements, including without limitation roofs, walls, doors, and windows, (iii) the status, stability and quality of soil condition, equipment, stairways, appliances, fixtures and furniture, (iv) any defects, termite infestation or damage and any other condition, whether latent or discoverable by reasonable inspection, and (v) merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The BUYER acknowledges that it has

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g fully inspected the Property and all improvements thereon, if any, and accepts them in their present condition. BUYER hereby waives all of its rights in redibition and rescission and otherwise in connection therewith. The BUYER further acknowledges that without the acceptance of the terms thereof, SELLER would not have made this sale. Accordingly, BUYER, hereby relieves SELLER from any and all responsibility for vices and defects of said Property, whether apparent, nonapparent or latent and from any obligation to take the Property back or to reduce the price, BUYER further acknowledges that the provision of this paragraph have been fully explained to BUYER and BUYER declares that it fully understands and accepts the same."

Submission of a sealed bid shall constitute acknowledgement by the bidder that the bidder has conducted such inspections, examinations and testing as necessary to determine the condition of the Property and merchantability of the title.

Further information on the terms of the proposed sale may be obtained at the East Feliciana Parish School Board Office, 12732 Silliman Street, Clinton, Louisiana. The deadline for receiving sealed bids is 1:30 P.M. on Monday, November 30, 2015.

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Please note that sealed bids received will be presented to East Feliciana Parish Bid Opening Committee Meeting at its scheduled meeting on Monday, November 30, 2015, at 1:30 P.M ., with recommendations to be taken to the Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Regular School Board Meeting.

The East Feliciana School Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities and formalities.

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10285 PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received for the East Feliciana Communications District, 200 Government Street, Suite 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 1 2015.

ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. FOR: Renovations to East Feliciana Communications Center 12486 Feliciana Drive Clinton, Louisiana 70722 PROJECT NUMBER: 31-01-15 Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from Letterman’s Blue Print and Supply Co., 4726 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806; phone: (225) 9252663, website: http://www.lettermans digitalvault.com/ 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 Designer at: Remson Haley Herpin Architects 200 Government Street Suite #100 Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Telephone: 225-383-0002 All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates.

The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described

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in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.

component parts thereof, all buildings and improvements thereon and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, prescriptions and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining situated in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, in Square 27 of the Town of Clinton, as shown on the figurative plan thereof, and being more particularly shown as Lot X containing 1.97 +/- acres on a plat of survey entitled "Survey Map Showing the Survey of what is now or formerly known as the ’Old Clinton High School Facility and Campus’ located in Square 27, Town of Clinton, Section 83, T2S R2E, G.L.D. East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana".

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at East Feliciana Communications Center, 12486 Feliciana Drive, Clinton, Louisiana 70722.

Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Cons t r u c t i o n . 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. 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.

When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds or financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which are not readily available at the time bids are received, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the Bond Commission or the availability of federal or other funds. The Owner shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.

EAST FELICIANA COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT BEN CHASTEEN, DIRECTOR 13414-nov 5-12-19-26-4t

PUBLIC NOTICE --October 7, 2015 PUBLIC NOTICE Please take notice that the East Feliciana Parish School Board will accept sealed bids for the sale the following described property until 1:30 P.M. on Monday, November 30, 2015: A tract of land with all

Municipal Address: 10935 Plank Road, Town of Clinton, East Feliciana Parish, State of Louisiana The minimum acceptable cash price is set by the School Board at no lower than the most recent commercial appraised values to be paid at the sale closing before Seller’s Notary within 30 days after acceptance of the successful bid. FIVE (5%) percent of the sale price shall be paid upon acceptance of the successful bid and credited at the closing.

The Property will be sold without warranty of title or condition, suitability or fitness for any use or purpose and the sale will contain the following language: "BUYER and SELLER AGREE, and stipulate that the hereinabove described Property, including all improvements located thereon, is sold in its "as is" present condition, and BUYER hereby accepts the hereinabove described Property in an "as is" condition. This sale is made without warranty, express or implied, as to the Property’s condition, freedom from redhibitory vices and defects or suitability for any use or purpose, not even for a return of the purchase price, and without any representations of warranty, express or implied, whatsoever of any kind as to any matter, including without limitation (i) the workmanship, structure, stability and quality of the improvements, if any, (ii) the watertightness of the improvements, including without limitation

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g roofs, walls, doors, and windows, (iii) the status, stability and quality of soil condition, equipment, stairways, appliances, fixtures and furniture, (iv) any defects, termite infestation or damage and any other condition, whether latent or discoverable by reasonable inspection, and (v) merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The BUYER acknowledges that it has fully inspected the Property and all improvements thereon, if any, and accepts them in their present condition. BUYER hereby waives all of its rights in redibition and rescission and otherwise in connection therewith. The BUYER further acknowledges that without the acceptance of the terms thereof, SELLER would not have made this sale. Accordingly, BUYER, hereby relieves SELLER from any and all responsibility for vices and defects of said Property, whether apparent, nonapparent or latent and from any obligation to take the Property back or to reduce the price, BUYER further acknowledges that the provision of this paragraph have been fully explained to BUYER and BUYER declares that it fully understands and accepts the same."

Submission of a sealed bid shall constitute acknowledgement by the bidder that the bidder has conducted such inspections, examinations and testing as necessary to determine the condition of the Property and merchantability of the title.

Further information on the terms of the proposed sale may be obtained at the East Feliciana Parish School Board Office, 12732 Silliman Street, Clinton, Louisiana. The deadline for receiving sealed bids is 1:30 P.M. on Monday, November 30, 2015. Please mark the outside of your sealed envelope with your return address, indicating "Bid Old 1938 CHS Facility" enclosed and submit same to: Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent East Feliciana Parish School Board 12732 Silliman Street Post Office Box 397 Clinton, Louisiana 70722. * Bidders may now find bid related materials and submit electronic

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The East Feliciana Parish School Board Central Office hours are 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. If you need any additional information or further assistance, please contact Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent at (225) 683-8277. Please note that sealed bids received will be presented to East Feliciana Parish Bid Opening Committee Meeting at its scheduled meeting on Monday, November 30, 2015, at 1:30 P.M., with recommendations to be taken to the Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Regular School Board Meeting.

The East Feliciana School Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities and formalities.

Carlos J. Sam Superintendent of Schools 13416-nov 5-12-19-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE --The Audubon Regional Library Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2016 proposed budget on December 10, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. at the St. Helena Branch.

The public is invited to attend the meeting and comment on the budget. The December Library Board meeting will follow the public hearing.

The proposed budget is available for the public to review at all branches of the Audubon Regional Library in Clinton, Jackson and Greensburg.

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Paul Holmes Director of State Procurement FAX (225) 342-8688 17110-nov 19-1t

PUBLIC NOTICE --NOTICE THE EAST FELICIANA PARISH POLICE JURY IS ADVERTISING THROUGH THIS MEDIA TO FILL ONE (1) VACANCY ON THE WATER WORKS DISTRICT NO. 7 BOARD. ANYONE INTERESTED SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR NAME AND RESUME TO THE EAST FELICIANA PARISH POLICE JURY OFFICE, P. O. BOX 427, 12064 MARSTON STREET, CLINTON, LA 70722 BEFORE 5:30 P.M. ON NOVEMBER 30, 2015. QUESTIONS: CALL 225-683-8577 17353-nov 19-1t

PUBLIC NOTICE --NOTICE THE EAST FELICIANA PARISH POLICE JURY IS ADVERTISING THROUGH THIS MEDIA TO FILL ONE (1) VACANCY ON THE FIRE DISTRICT BOARD. ANYONE INTERESTED SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR NAME AND RESUME TO THE EAST FELICIANA PARISH POLICE JURY OFFICE, P. O. BOX 427, 12064 MARSTON STREET, CLINTON, LA 70722 BEFORE 5:30 P.M. ON NOVEMBER 30, 2015. QUESTIONS: CALL 225-683-8577 17356-nov 19-1t

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10290 PUBLIC NOTICE --Notice of Public Auction Notice is hereby given that SEALED Bids will be received by Fire Protection District Number 1 of West Feliciana Parish at their office located at 9892 West Feliciana Parkway, Saint Francisville, Louisiana from November 30, 2015 until December 11, 2015 at 12:00 P.M. for a public auction on a 2007 2 door F150 Pickup truck (Sold as is).

SEALED bids may be mailed to PO Box 1190, Saint Francisville, Louisiana 70775 and must be received by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested, hand delivered to 9892 West Feliciana Parkway, Saint Francisville, Louisiana 70775, faxed to 225-6354312 or emailed in PDF format to james.wood@wfpfd.com no later than 12:00 P.M. local time on December 11, 2 0 1 5 . FAX or EMAILED BID should be followed up on by submitter with the Fire Protection District office to ensure delivery. The bids will be opened and read aloud at approximately 12:00 P.M. on D e c e m b e r 14, 2015 . The highest bidder may be awarded the bid at the Fire Board of Commissioner Board meeting on December 14, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. The successful bidder should be notified within 7 business days of successful bids. Payment shall be in the form of cash or check and shall be paid within 10 business days of notification or 30 calendar days. After 30 calendar days the next highest bidder will be awarded the bid.

BID DOCUMENTS may be obtained from the Fire Protection District Number 1 of West Feliciana Parish office during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday except holidays or by calling James R. Wood, Fire Chief at 225-635-4312 or email at james.wood@wfpfd.com Bidders may view the truck at 9892 West Feliciana Parkway during office hours or by appointment.

Fire Protection District No. 1 of West Feliciana Parish has declared the truck surplus and available to be sold at public auction: All items are auctioned "AS IS" no warranties included.

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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY NOTICE OF NAMES OF PERSONS APPEARING TO BE OWNERS OF ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IN EAST FELICIANA PARISH The names listed below have been reported to the Louisiana Department of the Treasury as being persons possibly entitled to unclaimed funds subject to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 9:151-182, Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. These funds are on deposit with the Louisiana Department of the Treasury and will remain until such time as a valid claim is made. There is no expiration date for making a claim; however, proof of ownership must be submitted before the funds are released. You may expedite your claim by sending a legible copy of your driver’s license and any other information that will positively identify you as the rightful owner of the property.

Information concerning the description of the funds or company that remitted the funds may be obtained by contacting the Unclaimed Property Division at 1-888-925-4127 or 225-219-9400, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by writing to State Treasurer John Neely Kennedy, Louisiana Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division, P.O. Box 91010, Baton Rouge,LA,70821-9010. Visit www.latreasury.com for a complete list of names.

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PUBLIC NOTICE --NOTICE TO BIDDERS SP#1639 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: RFX No. 3000004603 - Portland Cement Powder - Angola - regular, 12/01/2015 Bid proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.Louisiana. gov/osp or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities.

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PUBLIC NOTICE --The Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District #1 of West Feliciana Parish held a Regular Meeting on October 12, 2015, at the Fire District Bluffs Fire Station at 6309 Freeland Road, St. Francisville, LA, 70775, at 6pm, with the following members present: Joe Wells, Chairman Tracy Hall, Vice Chair David Opperman, Board Member Steven Neal, Board Member Vincent Smith, Board Member Daniel Stelly, Secretary/Treasurer Jody Vidrine, Board Member Also present: James R. Wood, Fire Chief The regular meeting was called to order by Mr. Wells.

1. An invocation was given and the pledge of allegiance recited.

2. A roll call of board members completed.

3. Mr. Wells announced the rules of the meeting.

4. Motion to approve the agenda by Mr. Neal and second by Mr. Opperman.

Motion carried all in favor.

5. Motion to approve the minutes from September 14, 2015 by Mr. Opperman and second by Ms. Hall.

Motion carried all in favor.

6. CPA REPORT: Nothing to report.

7. LEGAL REPORT: Nothing to report.

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SURPLUS PROPERTY BIDS: Motion by Mr. Neal and second by Mr. Opperman to award the highest responsible bidder on the public auction items ending on October 12, 2015.

Motion carried all in favor.

9. FINANCE REPORT: Nothing to report.

10. PERSONNEL REPORT: Nothing to report.

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BUILDING REPORT: Bluffs Station final payments. Motion by Mr. Neal and second by Ms. Hall to authorize payments 8, 9, 10 and hold payment 11 for $65,187.50 until the remainder of the punch list is completed. Motion carried all in favor.

12. CHIEF’S REPORT: Report given on the recent PIAL rating.

14. PUBLIC COMMENT: A member from the audience said that Blount was one of the cleanest contractor they have ever seen in keeping the build site neat.

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RECESS for OPEN HOUSE Motion by Mr. Neal and second by Mr. Vidrine to go into recess for the Bluffs open house. Motion carried all favor. Motion by Motion by Mr. Vidrine and second by Mr. Neal to re-

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y convene the meeting. Motion carried all in favor.

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PUBLIC NOTICE --MINUTES OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE WEST FELICIANA 911 COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT OCTOBER 13, 2015 The Board of Commissioners of the West Feliciana Communications District met in regular session on October 13, 2015 at the West Feliciana 911 Center, 9938 West Feliciana Parkway, St. Francisville, Louisiana at 9:00 A.M. Roll Call Members Present: Randy Metz; Scott Ford; Brian Spillman; Lee Chastant; Brian Herrin; Jim Ferguson and James Wood.

Also Present Bob Baker; Cpt. Ralph Ladnier and Billie Giroir.

Chairman Randy Metz announced a quorum present. The meeting was called to order.

Brian Spillman led in prayer and James Wood led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion made by Brian Spillman and seconded by James Wood to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2015 Public Meeting.

Motion unanimous carried.

Bob Baker gave each board member a copy of the January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015 financial reports.

Discussion was held on hiring a new auditor. Bob has contacted several firms.

A motion was made by Brian Spillman and seconded by James Wood for Bob to contact two firms and come back to the next meeting with quotes. Motion unanimous carried.

A motion was made by Brian Spillman and seconded by James Wood to approve the financial report. Motion unanimous carried.

Old Business Brian Spillman informed the Board that he has met with VFIS Insurance and that he will contact a representative to attend the next board meeting. Randy Metz discussed liability issues caused by equipment failure and whether the dispatchers would be covered.

Motion made by Scott Ford and seconded by Brian Spillman to table the agenda item until the next meeting. Motion unanimous carried.

Randy Metz gave each member a copy of the WFPSO Inventory Adjustment Ford and the Inventory Policy & Procedure Manual.

Cpt. Ralph Ladnier informed the Board that the new front windows have been installed.

The plotter printer is also repaired.

Part-Time dispatchers are still needed.

Ralph also informed the Board that the State was contacted and came to check the radios. The frequency was checked at the Sage Hill tower and the Parker Road tower.

All the radios need to be upgraded. Ralph will work on a program for the upgrades.

Randy Metz also added that additional training will be needed.

Randy and James Wood will meet with Mike Hughes to resolve the issue with the resolution from the Parish Council concerning Parish Boards and Commissions and will report back at the next scheduled public meeting.

Motion to adjourn made by Scott Ford and seconded

by James Wood. Motion unanimous carried. ________________ Randy W. Metz West Feliciana Communications District P. O. Box 3417 St. Francisville, LA 70775 17372-nov 19-1t

PUBLIC NOTICE --Minutes of the September 14, 2015 Meeting of the West Feliciana Parish Library Board of Control Meeting called to order at the West Feliciana Parish Library located at 5114 Burnett Road, St. Francisville, Louisiana by Vice-President Claire Mott @ 4:30 p.m. after a quorum was established. Present: Rose Coats, Jane Dietrich, James Lewis, Calvin Miller, Bridget Plauché, and Claire Mott. Absent: Clara Ruth Saint, President and Kevin Couhig, President, West Feliciana Parish Council/ex officio member. Also present: Glenna Fallin, Library Director.

Proposed Agenda: The motion to approve the Agenda was made by Rose Coats and seconded by Calvin Miller with motion passing unanimously by those present.

Minutes of meetings: Minutes of the previous meeting were approved and passed unanimously by those present upon the motion of James Lewis and seconded by Bridget Plauché.

Financial Reports: There was no financial report presented by the Parish Finance Department due to the Parish Council meeting today.

Director’s Report: Mrs. Fallin advised the Board of the statistical reports for August and the calendar of events for the month of September.

Old Business: The Library Director advised the Board that she has selected a new Teen Librarian Consultant Jennifer Jacob, an upcoming December 2015 graduate of the LSU School of Library Science. She is to begin her hire this month. A discussion of compensation was held with the unanimous

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by Jane Dietrich. Mrs. Fallin stated that the Library Technician job was going through the various stages of advertising.

New Business: The current Assistant Library Director, Allison McKiernan Sheftall, having tendered her resignation to return to North Carolina, the Board presented her with a Certificate of Appreciation for her four years of service.

There being no further business to come before the board, Mrs. Mott adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m.

Submitted by: Glenna Clark Fallin, Library Director Next regular meeting Monday, October 5, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. at the West Feliciana Parish Library, 5114 Burnett Road, St. Francisville, Louisiana.

18004-nov 19-1t PUBLIC NOTICE --Minutes of the October 5, 2015 Meeting of the West Feliciana Parish Library Board of Control Meeting called to order at the West Feliciana Parish Library located at 5114 Burnett Road, St. Francisville, Louisiana by President Clara Ruth Saint @ 4:30 p.m. after a quorum was established. Present: Rose Coats, Jane Dietrich, James Lewis, Calvin Miller, Claire Mott, Bridget Plauché, and Clara Ruth Saint. Kevin Couhig, President, West Feliciana Parish Council/ex officio member entered the meeting at 4:45. Also present: Glenna Fallin, Library Director.

Proposed Agenda: The motion to approve the Agenda with the deletion of the minutes and approval item was made by Rose Coats and seconded by Calvin Miller with motion passing unanimously by those present.

Financial Reports: There was a financial report presented by the Parish Finance Department covering July - September 2015. The members of the board declined to accept the report since it was presented for the first time before the meeting which did not provide enough time to examine it. Upon the motion of Claire Mott with a second by Bridget Plauché, the board voted unanimously to not accept the report and to require the Finance Department to issue its report on the Friday before the regularly scheduled meetings.

Director’s Report: Mrs. Fallin advised the Board of the statistical reports for September and the calendar of events for the month of October.

Old Business: The Library Director advised the Board that Teen Librarian Consultant Jennifer Jacob has initiated several activities for the month of October involving both middle school and high school students. Mrs. Fallin stated that she is interviewing six candidates for the Library Technician job - two today and four on October 7th. Each interview consists of a 30 minute interview, a 30 minute shelving test of 10 various type items, and a 30 minute allowance for preparation of a flyer advertising storytime. Mrs. Fallin presented the board with American Library Association and Louisiana Library Association guidelines for board members on their duties and responsibilities as a refresher. She reported that the audit for January - June 2014 is still ongoing with Postlewaite, Netterville CPA firm.

New Business: Parish President Kevin Couhig announced that the parish has received a final draft of the audit and is preparing its response. He also congratulated the Library Board and the Friends of the Library on the first anniversary party held on October 3rd. Mrs. Heurtin, President of the Friends remarked that the event was successful and that Tour of Home tickets were pre-sold, dues collected and honorary bricks were sold. Mrs. Fallin requested that a new employee policy be implemented requiring all employees to take one hour training per month. The motion to implement this policy was made by Jane Dietrich and seconded by Rose Coats. Discussion of the motion involved who is keeping records and who would establish the parameters of the training.

Upon Mrs. Fallin identifying that the Director would be responsible, the motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Saint then introduced the Act of Exchange between the West Feliciana Parish Library and the Clothes Closet/ Food Bank which was executed on September 24, 2015 and was signed by Mr. Couhig and herself. She asked that their actions be ratified by the entire board. The nonprofit needed shelving and asked that old shelving not yet disposed but fully depreciated be given to that organization in exchange for the books that they receive from donors which will be then given to the Library over the next five years. The motion for ratification was made by James Lewis with a second made by Claire Mott. The vote was unanimous. The board then discussed the fact that a few items still remain in the old location which must go to auction.

There being no further business to come before the board, Mrs. Saint adjourned the meeting.

Submitted by: Glenna Clark Fallin, Library Director Next regular meeting Monday, November 2, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. at the West Feliciana Parish Library, 5114 Burnett Road, St. Francisville, Louisiana.

18005-nov 19-1t 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 December 28, 2015 at FiveThirty (5:30) p.m. at its regular meeting place, the Council will consider making appointments for three (3) persons to serve on the Tourist Commission.

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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY NOTICE OF NAMES OF PERSONS APPEARING TO BE OWNERS OF ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IN WEST FELICIANA PARISH The names listed below have been reported to the Louisiana Department of the Treasury as being persons possibly entitled to unclaimed funds subject to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 9:151-182, Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. These funds are on deposit with the Louisiana Department of the Treasury and will remain until such time as a valid claim is made. There is no expiration date for making a claim; however, proof of ownership must be submitted before the funds are released. You may expedite your claim by sending a legible copy of your driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and any other information that will positively identify you as the rightful owner of the property.

Information concerning the description of the funds or company that remitted the funds may be obtained by contacting the Unclaimed Property Division at 1-888-925-4127 or 225-219-9400, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by writing to State Treasurer John Neely Kennedy, Louisiana Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division, P.O. Box 91010, Baton Rouge,LA,70821-9010. Visit www.latreasury.com for a complete list of names.

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10290 Candidates interested in serving on the Tourist Commission must be a nominated by a private/non-profit group interested in the tourism industry in addition to submittal of a statement of interest along with a resume that indicates qualifications for the position by Wednesday, December 16th to: Council Secretary, P.O. Box 1921, St. Francisville, LA 70775.For more information, please call (225) 635-3864.

BY ORDER OF THE CHAIRPERSON /s/Heather R. Howle, Chairperson 18275-nov 19-26-dec 3-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Town of St. Francisville (herein referred to as the "Owner") hereby solicits sealed bids Road for the Burnett Bridge Replacemen t project described as follows: STATEMENT OF WORK (PEC Project No. 11164.05): Bridge Replacement.

Sealed Bids shall be addressed to the Town of St. Francisville , and delivered Ferdinand to 11936 Street, St. Francisville, LA 70775 not later than 2:00 p.m. , on the 17th day 2015 . Any of December, bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered.

The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. on the 17th day of D e c e m b e r , 2 0 1 5 , at the Town of St. F r a n c i s v i l l e located at 11936 Ferdinand Street, St. Francisville, LA 70775.

The Owner has chosen the method of plan distribution to be via hard copies of the plans and specifications pursuant to LA R.S. 38:2212 as available through the office of the Engineer.

The Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other bidding documents may be examined at the Office of the Engineer for the conEngitract; Professional neering Consultants Corp. located at 7600 Innovation Park Drive, Baton Rouge, La 70820; (225-769-2810) .

Copies shall be obtained at this office upon payment of a deposit of $ 1 5 0 . 0 0 .

This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R.S. 38:2212. Validation of the Contractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and classifications will be made prior to release of bid documents.

Contractors submitting bids shall be licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2164, Municipal and Public W orks . Other license classifications may, at the option of the Owner, be considered based upon a thorough review of the Contractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past experience.

The bidder shall show his license number on the bid and on the sealed envelope submitting the bid.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.

In accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements stated in the Bidding Docu-

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Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, a certified check, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or bid bond for not more than 5% of the contract price of work to be done, as an evidence of good faith of the Bidder. If bid bond is used, it shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Bestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policyholdersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; surplus as shown in the A.M. Bestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Key Rating Guide or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents.

No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within fortyfive (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

OWNER TOWN OF ST. FRANCISVILLE BY: /s/WILLIAM "BILLY" Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;AQUILLA, MAYOR 18668-nov 19-26-dec 3-10-4t

PUBLIC NOTICE --ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR WEST FELICIANA PARISH TOURIST COMMISSIONERS The West Feliciana Parish Tourist Commission is accepting nominations for those interested in serving as commissioners.

The mission of the Tourist Commission is to market and maintain tourism as a strong economic base for West Feliciana Parish. Per legislation, appointments shall be made from lists submitted by private, nonprofit groups that have an interest in one or more aspects of the tourism industry.

Commission members must attend regular monthly meetings which are held on the second Wednesday of the month and begin at 5:00 p.m. Special meetings may be held but are rare. Members may be asked to assist in greeting special groups of tourists or to attend special tourism functions such as local National Tourism Awareness Day activities.

Interested parties must submit a letter of interest and willingness to serve and a rĂŠsumĂŠ, along with a nomination letter from a local private, nonprofit group, no later than Monday, December 7, 2015.

These may be mailed or hand delivered to this address: West Feliciana Parish Tourist Commission 11757 Ferdinand Street Post Office Box 1548 St. Francisville, LA 70775 For more information call the West Feliciana Parish Tourism Office at 225-6354224.

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PUBLIC NOTICE --West Feliciana Parish November 9, 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing by the Parish Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, will be held on Monday, December 14, 2015 at FiveThirty (5:30) p.m. in the Parish Council Meeting Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana. The hearing will address the following Ordinance that was introduced during a regular meeting held on Monday, November 9, 2015.

Summary of Ordinance: An ordinance amending the Buildings and Grounds Budget for the Fiscal Year 2015 - 2016 to appropriate funds to the West Feliciana Parish Council for acquisition, by expropriation or otherwise of certain immovable property in the Parish of West Feliciana [with said descriptions being detailed Exhibit A] and to provide further with respect thereto.

Exhibit A: All property transferred to West Feliciana Parish under the authority of the State of Louisiana in the documents prepared and filed including the following:

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10290 ed to those on 1898 map of same prepared by WB Smith which includes but is not limited to a) Pointe Street, b) Principal Street, c) Del A Fuentas Street, d) Del Oxiente street, e) Pensacola Street, f) Mansanta Street, g) Baton Rouge street, h) Queen Street, i) Grand Pre Street, j) Commerce street, k) Front street, l) Levee Street Less and except those portions of the streets herein listed which were taken by the Federal government for purposes of the Concrete Mattress Plant 2.

Dedicated street listed as "Public Road" as indicated on the 1898 map 3. That road created by the Federal Government Corps of Engineers which was consisted of relocating and renaming of Commerce Street as shown on attached map as being located below Squares 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 of the subdivision referred to as Nuevo Valentia as part of the Townsites of the Town of Bayou Sara 4. Old Town of Bayou Sara Public Levee as per 1898 WB Smith map being that specific portion of the levee NOT sold to Paul Lambert and/or Corps of Engineers including all accretion, batture associated therewith 5. State Project Number 6102-18 performed per District 61 Highway Department Staff for 50 x 50 Concrete Boat Launch Pad and Parking Area 6. Highwater Ferry Ramps, Landing and approaches Project Map 7. Low Water Ferry Ramps, Landing and approaches 1944 SPN 61-03-08 and 1948 SPN 61-03-10 8. All those roadways and improvements to roads, ramps, approaches, and other such public works paid for using public taxpayer funds and prepared through cooperative endeavors of the Federal, State, Parish, Town, local and other governmental entities built within the years of 1808 through 2015 located below the Public Levee within the batture area including but not limited to those indicated on the Project maps of the State of Louisiana as follows: c) Hwy 35 State Ferry Approach Parking and Storage Clam Stock Pile project 1951 SPN 61-02-08, d) Relocation State Hwy 35 with River Embarkment Elevation, Rebuilt Ramp 1951 Project Number 61-03-11 contract with Delta Equipment and Construction Co., e) Contract work of Henry & Hall with State Project 61-03-12 at Parish/Public Levee reconstruct road and ramp per bid 1951 and State Project 61-03-14 per Afton Villa and State of La., f) All other Federal, State, Parish, Town, Local agency projects which were performed using taxpayer funds within public lands as intended for public use including repairs performed to elevate the public levees and roadways., g) 1994 and 1995 Federal work on Bayou Sara revetments, h) 2003 SPN 61-02-22 per Federal permit, i) All projects and improvements to area within batture performed per Federal permit awarded to the State, Parish and Town., j) Properties listed as Public riverfront for Wharfboat and Ferry Franchises in lease agreements between the years of 1867 and 1956.

The hearing is open to the public and residents are encouraged to participate.

BY ORDER OF THE CHAIRPERSON By: /s/Heather R. Howle, Chairperson 18689-nov 19-1t

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