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RISING TO THE CHALLENGE

10 cadets complete preparatory training for military special operations

BY STEPHANIE WARREN

As part of the seven-day challenge, cadets took part in boot camp and special operaWhile many were shooting tions training exercises, inoff fireworks with family and cluding personal instruction friends on New Year’s Eve to from five veterans and active ring in the new year, 10 young duty special operators. Camp Spehar’s course was men from around the country were celebrating the comple- led by U.S. Navy SEAL Special tion of their seven-day mis- Warfare Operator 1st Class sion at Camp Spehar’s Special Kody Seamon and Marine Warfare Challenge in St. Hel- Corps Cpl. Chad Felps. Seamon said the program ena Parish. A graduation ceremony was specializes in teaching course held Jan. 2 at Lion King Min- navigation, discipline, teamistries Retreat Center in Pine work, leadership skills, core values, nutrition, running deGrove. Camp Spehar’s Special War- velopment, water competency, fare Challenge is a seven-day mental toughness and special course designed to mentor operations history. “These young men signed up young men aspiring to enter Special Operations selection for this challenge not knowing what to expect, hoping and programs. swarren@theadvocate.com

praying to discover the potential inside of them and how to reach that potential to become the men that they know they can be,” Seamon said. During the exercises, the cadets had to bond together as they were forced to break through their mental barriers in order to successfully accomplish assigned tasks while being continually exposed to cold, wet and sandy conditions. Seamon said he is dedicated to preparing young men for the challenges of the military. Graduates of the challenge said the lessons they learned during their time at Camp Spehar have better prepared them for the rigors of special operations and furnished

them with the tools needed to overcome life’s obstacles. Camp Spehar is a nonprofit organization established in 2011 and named to honor Navy SEAL Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nicholas Patrick Spehar. Spehar was killed along with 29 other American servicemen and a U.S. military working dog named Bart when their helicopter was shot down on Aug. 6, 2011, in Afghanistan, Seamon said. Seamon said Camp Spehar is dedicated to remembering Spehar and the others killed that day by instilling the warrior mindset and positive core values to those men who as-

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In the military, challenge coins are presented by unit commanders in recognition of special achievement by a member of the unit. Instructor Roger May, left, presents a coin to cadet Timothy Fernstrom, naming him ‘Honor Man’ as he was the leader of the group, encouraging each cadet to press on during the seven-day training program at Lion King Ministries from äSee CHALLENGE, page 2G Dec. 26 to Jan. 2.

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The Rev. Matthew Harrington blesses the bread and wine for the Eucharistic offering at St. John the Theologian Orthodox Mission Church in St. Francisville on Jan. 7. Following the Julien calendar, rather than the modern Gregorian calendar, St. John’s celebrated Christmas on Jan. 7.

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St. John Mission has reasons to celebrate BY STACY GILL

sgill@theadvocate.com The Rev. Matthew Harrington, rector of St. John the Theologian Orthodox Mission Church in St. Francsiville, encouraged his congregation to “fight to continue to live a spiritual life” during a Jan. 7 service celebrating Christmas. Unlike the many churches

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that celebrated the birth of Christ on Dec. 25, St. John Mission Church in St. Francisville celebrated Christmas services Jan. 7. “We follow the old calendar, the Julien calendar,” said Harrington, a husband and father of three. “The celebration is our Christmas and Christmas Mass, but 13 days later.” The Divine Liturgy service was celebrated by a small congregation of about 12 adults and children who stood for most of the nearly two-hour service. There was lots of singing and prayers, many of them sung a capella, and signs of the cross were made frequently, several times in a row. When entering the candlelit sanctum, members of the congregation, including the children, honored saintly icons by kissing every image within reach. Icons of St. John the Theologian, the church’s namesake, Lady Theotokus (Virgin Mary),

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Gail Dellafiora, cofounder of Feliciana Animal Welfare Society, plays with two puppies she fostered on the front lawn of her house in Zachary.

Gail Dellafiora, cofounder of Feliciana Animal Welfare Society, loves animals and has devoted the past six years of her life to them. But there’s a problem, she says. There are too many of them in East Feliciana Parish and not enough foster families. “Nobody is having the conversation about spaying and neutering, and frankly, I feel pet overpopulation is at the root of animal neglect, abuse,” Dellafiora said. In 2008, Dellafiora cofounded FAWS with Suzanne Hobgood. Since then, the two women and a core group of volunteers have operated the organization in East Feliciana Parish. But there is no facility or shelter — the program consists of a network of foster families and volunteers who take in animals when they can. FAWS recently lost two of its main foster homes. One family moved to Arkansas and the other family is coping with breast cancer, Dellafiora said. “With the loss of these main foster care providers, FAWS is no longer in a position to take in the number of puppy litters it has in the past, which averages about 100 puppies per year,” Dellafiora said. She said two things have happened: FAWS has been unable to re äSee SPAYING, page 5G

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Photos provided by LEANNA CUPIT 4-H youth from East and West Feliciana practice with their cows Jan. 3 in preparation for the From left, West Feliciana 4-H volunteer K.K. Patton, West Feliciana 4-H members Shelbie Feliciana 4-H & FFA Livestock show in St. Francisville Jan. 17. The daylong event will be held Welch and Hayli Oliveaux, East Feliciana 4-H member Trevor Morgan and West Feliciana 4-H’er at the Sports Park Barn in St. Francisville. The event is the first of several area livestock shows culminating in the state livestock show at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in February. Courtland Patton practice show skills.

4-H members practice showmanship skills

Advocate staff report East and West Feliciana 4-H members practiced their showmanship skills recently in preparation for the upcoming livestock show in St. Francisville. About 20 4-H youth from both parishes attended a showmanship clinic Jan. 3 at the West Feliciana Sports Park 4-H Barn. Participants learned grooming and animal care and picked up tips for competition in the arena, according to East Feliciana 4-H Agent Leanna Cupit. West Feliciana 4-H Agent Meredith DeLee, along with volunteers Shanna Noble, who works with beef cattle; Karen Lamb, who helps with goats; and Sonya Brouillette, dairy cattle; and 4-H’ers Paycen Brouillette and Madison Pollet, poultry, each held 45-min-

ute sessions exhibiting their respective species for clinic participants. “Members gained valuable experience as they were able to bring their animals and practice while receiving feedback from the volunteers,” said Cupit. “The next seven weeks will be a busy time for area 4-H youth who have been busy raising these livestock animals.” The Feliciana Livestock Show, the first of the season, is slated to begin at 9 a.m. Jan. 17 at the Sports Park 4-H Barn in St. Francisville. Exhibitors will then showcase their animals Feb. 4-7 at the South Central District Livestock Show at the LamarDixon Expo Center in Gonzales and will follow up with the third and final show of the season —

Feliciana 4-H & FFA to hold livestock show East and West Feliciana 4-H youth and Future Farmers of America will partner for a mini-farm and livestock show in St. Francisville Jan. 16-17 at the West Feliciana Sports Park Barn. From 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Friday, a mini-farm will be open to the community and feature livestock animals, community and school displays, agriculture demonstrations and concessions. Beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, a livestock show opens to the community featur-

ing chickens, rabbits, beef and dairy cattle, goats and swine. Concessions will also be available. Everyone is invited to support East and West Feliciana 4-H and FFA youth, who will be displaying their animal projects. Admission is free. For information, contact Leanna Cupit, East Feliciana assistant extension agent, at (225) 683-3101, or Meredith DeLee, West Feliciana assistant extension agent, at (225) 635-3614.

the State Livestock Show Feb. 14-21, also at Lamar-Dixon. For information about the Feliciana 4-H & FFA Livestock

Show, call Cupit in East Feliciana at (225) 683-3101 or Meredith DeLee in West Feliciana at (225) 635-3614.

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King encouraged the cadets during their graduation ceremony to take with them the lessons they learned while participating in the program. “Be strong, be courageous and do not be discouraged. Our Lord, your God, will be with you wherever you go,” King said. Camp Spehar’s Special Warfare Challenge 2015 graduates are: n Michael Gauthier, Denham Springs n Nick Kellner, Baton Rouge n Ty Milligan, Belle Chase n Timothy Fernstrom, Canfield, Ohio n Austin Johnson, Denham Springs n Joseph Florida, Baton Rouge n Pierson Pelloat, Baton Rouge n Dylan Achord, Baton Rouge n Kristian Payne, Denham Springs n Kevin Boeringer, Boca Raton, Florida For information on the camp, visit campspehar.com or email info@campspehar. com.

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pire to be leaders. “Nick’s unparalleled attention to detail, devotion to teammates and tenacity during adverse conditions are the driving values that Camp Spehar instills in its students,” Seamon said. Since December 2011, Camp Spehar has held one course per year. Camp Spehar’s main campus is located at the Lion King Ministries Retreat Center in Pine Grove. Seamon said the owner of Lion King Ministries, Laverne King, hosts Camp Spehar’s anAdvocate staff photos by STEPHANIE WARREN nual training as well as many Cadet Ty Milligan shares memories with his family of his expe- other community outreach rience at Camp Spehar’s Special Warfare Challenge that was programs. King created youth barracks held Dec. 26 to Jan. 2 at Lion King Ministries. specifically for the program that lodge 20 personnel, as well as a military-style obstacle course. “Mr. King saw our vision, believed in us and welcomed us with open arms,” Seamon said.

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‘Harvey Rabbit and Friends’ creators Tim and Laura Allured with Cecil the orangutan, Harvey the rabbit and T-Boy the alligator will be in West Feliciana visiting Bains Lower and Bains Elementary students Jan. 22.

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Program to be held at Bains Elementary

and ventriloquism in an educationally entertaining way The beloved “Harvey Rab- since 1986. The couple and their pupbit and Friends” program returns to St. Francisville Jan. pets tour the country each 22 to present “A Golden Rule year, making a stop in West Feliciana to eduSchool” for eleThe program cate and entermentary students. will feature tain students, The program said the council’s will feature puppuppetry, Luanne Vaccaro. petry, music, magmusic, magic, The program is ic, comedy, danccomedy, sponsored by the ing, acting and audancing, West Feliciana dience participaacting Parish Drug and tion while encourAlcohol Council, aging students to and audience follow the Golden participation while the West Feliciana Parish SherRule — one should encouraging iff’s Office and treat others as one students Bank of St. Franwould like others to follow cisville. to treat oneself — “Harvey Rabsay no to bullying, the Golden Rule. bit and Friends” and be alcohol and will be presentdrug free, according to the West Feliciana Par- ed twice on Jan. 22: at 9 a.m. ish Drug and Alcohol Aware- for Bains Lower Elementary School students in the school ness Council. Tim and Laura Allured, gym and at 1:45 p.m. for Bains from Lake Charles and gradu- Elementary School students. For information, call Vacates of McNeese State University, have been using puppets caro at (225) 784-3107. Advocate staff report

Saint Nicholas and many more adorn the walls. Prayers were also offered up for the many saints. “The icons are considered sacred images, windows into heaven,” Harrington said. Incense is waved with a censer and Eucharistic bread and wine — or the body and blood of Christ — was offered. Other than celebrating Christmas, St. John Mission celebrated for other reasons on Jan. 7. “Two years ago, we started services here at St. John,” Harrington said. “So today, we celebrate.” Orthodox Christians believe Jan. 7 is a time of reflection, inner thoughts and healing, and many Orthodox fast for 40 days so they can share the day feasting with friends and family members. “For 40 days, we’ve fasted, giving up meat, dairy and eggs so I guess we’re a little hungry today,” Harrington said. Following the liturgical service, the entire congregation moved from the sanctum through a foyer and into a country kitchen for a feast that included homemade biscuits and marmalade, made by Harrington’s wife, quiche, casseroles, mimosas, coffee,

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chocolate milk for the children and much more. “We welcome any and all,” Harrington said. A native of Oregon, Harrington graduated from Eastern Oregon University with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts. He is a graduate of the ROCOR, Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, Chicago Diocese Pastoral School and holds a Master of Theology degree for the Euclid Consortium. Harrington has worked as a police officer, probation officer and hospital chaplain. Ordained to the priesthood in 2012, Harrington served the community of St. Silouan Orthodox Church in Walla Walla, Washington, where he was asked to take over as headmaster of St. Basil Classical Academy. While there, Harrington taught a full spectrum of classes from kindergarten through the eighth-grade, but left the Pacific Northwest for Louisiana in 2013 to start St. John Mission, which is under the Omophorion of Bishop Peter of Cleveland. Harrington teaches elementary education for St. Raphael Orthodox Online Homeschool. To learn about St. John the Theologian Orthodox Mission, 4603 Old Highway 61, visit www.saintjohnmission.org or call (225) 635-6787.

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My name is Mark Armstrong, and I am a 23-year native of St. Francisville with Tiger Taxes and Tours. I would like take this opportunity to thank the community for the kindness and compassion shown me since the passing of my wife. Thank you, to Father Roldan and the folks at Grace Episcopal Church; Mayor Billy, Yolonda, Andy and Sam D’Aquilla; Christa for her kindness; and thanks to Frank Farmer and family. A special thanks to Dewayne Ulkins for being a wonderful friend, and thanks to Arlin Deas. I would also like to express my gratitude to Healing Place Church and the dental office of Dr. Wilson and Robin who showed me so much care and love when I needed it. The employees and staff at Bank of St. Francisville, the Daniel Clinic and West Feliciana Animal Humane Society are all wonderful people. I am so blessed to have found utopia in the community of St. Francisville. I’m grateful to the folks who care for animals like I do and who care for my beautiful companion, Muffin. Lastly I would like to thank Amy without her care and love I wouldn’t be here. When my true father calls me I hope the caring people who love animals will continue to care for them.

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ment Services and Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance will attend to give students tips on getting accepted into college and earning financial assistance. Call the library at (225) 635-3364 for information.

Higher education straight talk Clothes Closet sale High school students can learn about college life during the Gearing Up for College program from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at the West Feliciana Parish Library, 5114 Burnett Road, St. Francisville. Higher education representatives from Baton Rouge Community College, LSU and Southern University as well as representatives from the Collegiate Advisory Place-

The West Feliciana Clothes Closet, 4591 Feliciana St., St. Francisville, will have its first sale of the new year from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 24. Clothing, school uniforms, household and decorative items, electronics and other items will be on sale. The West Feliciana Food Pantry and Clothes Closet is a nonprofit that is staffed by volunteers. All proceeds from

the clothes closet benefit the food pantry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year, the clothes closet generated nearly $18,000 for the food pantry to purchase food for the approximately 400 West Feliciana Parish families we serve,â&#x20AC;? secretary Shirley Reed said. For information, call Reed at (225) 721-0756 or email mashreed@bellsouth.net.

West Feliciana â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;think tankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

In the fall, the West Feliciana Parish Tourist Commission began an endeavor to improve its strategy to attract visitors of all types with an overall goal of increasing occupancy throughout the calendar year and improving the economic impact of tourism in the parish. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The endeavor began with a series of charrettes (think tanks) targeting specific stakeholder groups and will end with a community charrette open to all residents,â&#x20AC;? tourism director Laurie Walsh said. Information gathered at the charrettes will form the basis for the WFPTC Strategic Plan. The next â&#x20AC;&#x153;think tankâ&#x20AC;? has

been scheduled from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at the West Feliciana Parish Library, 5114 Burnett Road. Walsh and members of the WFPTC will be in attendance to facilitate discussion. The meeting will be an open format, inviting residents to drop by at any time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited about this process and look forward to the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s input,â&#x20AC;? Walsh said. For information, contact Walsh at (225) 635-4224 or email westfelicianatourism@ gmail.com.

Mini-farm and livestock show

East and West Feliciana 4-H and Future Farmers of America members will partner for a minifarm and livestock show in St. Francisville on Friday and Saturday at the West Feliciana Sports Park Barn. See page 2G for details. Send feedback, news and Around West Feliciana events to Stacy Gill by 3 p.m. Fridays. Email sgill@theadvocate.com or call (225) 993-0066.

WF animal group receives grant BY HOWARD ARCENEAUX Special to The Advocate

ST. FRANCISVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The West Feliciana Animal Humane Society was recently awarded a $100,000 grant from the Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation. The funds will support the James â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boâ&#x20AC;? Bryant Animal Shelter, which is maintained jointly by the parish Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office and the Parish Council. Humane Society Director Josette Lester said the grant funds will be used to support the shelterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operation, expand the dog facility to add more kennels and add protection from harsh weather, and to help complete a new cat facility that is under construction. The shelter is located under a metal building behind the Fire District 1 station off West Feliciana Parkway near the Sports Park and was opened in August 2012. It is staffed by volunteers and work-release inmates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of what we have acquired has been donated,â&#x20AC;? Lester said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a lot of help and we appreciate it so much.

ily for two years and during that time, have given eight dogs a temporary home until theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re adopted. Foretichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4-year-old daughter Eden is homeschooled, and Foretich says caring for animals teaches Eden about the importance of community service and caring for other creatures. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eden loves animals, and this teaches her on her level about service and giving,â&#x20AC;? Foretich said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we want to instill in her without a big commitment. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a way for us to help all around, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve met some great friends here and it brings joy to us.â&#x20AC;? Beside the grant from the Pennington Foundation, Lester said the shelter received a $4,000 grant from Petco for the care of cats. Photo provided by DARLENE REAVES Long-term plans of the orgaWest Feliciana Animal Humane Society Director Josette Lester nization include construction holds a puppy available for adoption. The Humane Society of a pole barn to shelter larger received a $100,000 grant from the Pennington Foundation. animals as well as expansion of its Guardian Angel Program, which provides special medical The community has been very and is supported with assistance care to animals in need. For information about pet involved.â&#x20AC;? from an active foster program. The facility has several dozen Stacey Foretich and her fam- adoption, fostering or the sheldogs and cats at any given time ily have served as a foster fam- ter, call (225) 635-5801.

WEST FELICIANA SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OFFICE BOOKINGS The following people were booked into West Feliciana Parish Prison by the West Feliciana Parish Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office from Dec. 30-Jan. 4.

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FAUST, MARINDA: 27, 614 Highway 6, Crosby, Mississippi, introduction of contraband at a state correctional facility. SEYMORE, JR., MELVIN: 30, 13374 Weaver Road, St. Francisville, second-degree battery.

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WRAY, CHRISTOPHER T.: 21, 204

Creekside Road, Bessemer City, North Carolina, illegal possession of stolen things. YOUNGBLOOD, CODY T.: 20, 15515 Avenue 330, Ivanhoe, California, speeding, no driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, aggravated flight from an officer, illegal possession of stolen things and fugitive from Gaston County, North Carolina.

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DAIGREPONT, DERRICK D.: 24, 6832 Jones Connell Road, St. Francisville, first offense driving while intoxicated, following too close, improper lane usage and

Board receives positive news on financial audit

BY HOWARD ARCENEAUX Special to The Advocate

ST. FRANCISVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Board of Aldermen received a positive audit report for St. Francisville for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, with Town Clerk Shannon Sturgeon receiving repeated praise for her work implementing accounting changes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year Shannon had just started, so we struggled through it (the audit),â&#x20AC;? Michael Leblanc, a certified public accountant with Postlethwaite & Netterville, which conducted the audit, told the panel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the course of the year, she has done a remarkable job. There are some changes that still have to be made, but sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been working with our office. â&#x20AC;Ś Shannon makes us all do our job like we should do it.â&#x20AC;? Leblanc credited the town for implementing billing system changes and other suggestions by his firm. Among the highlights of the audit: n The townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total net position increased by $848,972 or

13.5 percent. n The general fund reported a $1.22 million fund balance. n The town has $6.11 million in capital assets. n Actual expenditures were approximately $79,400 less than final budgeted expenditures and actual revenues were approximately $104,000 more than final budget revenues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a lot of change from last year; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the same, except the grants went down,â&#x20AC;? Leblanc said. The water utility fund showed a loss of $34,308, and Leblanc suggested the city look at water rates over the next year and consider a possible increase. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All in all, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good financial report and it bodes well for the town. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about as good as it gets,â&#x20AC;? Leblanc said. The board on Tuesday also unanimously voted for a resolution supporting two Louisiana Government Assistance Program grants that provide St. Francisville with a total of $70,000 for replacing fire hydrants.

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Did you make your resolution for 2015? Lots of things and events happening in the new year. Have you resolved to anything in 2015? Does anyone do that anymore? Are you still writing 2014 as the date? Perhaps that should be your 2015 resolution. My list is a short one and involves burning massive amounts of calories. This week, around Around East Feliciana …

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Continued from page 1G spond to all the needs of owners and rescuers of puppy litters during the most recent fall puppy season, and it has been unable to respond to the needs of all low-income dog owners who request spay/neuter assistance. “The impact of being unable to ‘close the gate’ on unwanted puppy litters in East Feliciana Parish will begin to show up this winter or spring, when the fall puppies have reached the age at which they can reproduce,” Dellafiora said. “An exponential negative effect on the level of animal suffering in the parish will resume, and FAWS will not be able to respond until the foundation of the foster care network is rebuilt.” She said litters of puppies and kittens are getting dumped or left to die because the owner cannot afford to feed or take care of litter after litter. “If the mama dog is never spayed, this just continues,” Dellafiora said. FAWS volunteers have all taken in dozens of animals and are at their limit. Dellafiora owns three dogs and fosters about eight additional dogs and about a dozen cats. Her spacious property allows her to take in many animals, but even she has her limits, she said. “Those who could’ve helped to become part of the FAWS foster care network have already rescued so many strays on their own; they just can’t take in any more animals,” Dellafiora said.

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Kittens like Wren, Finch and Robin can become part of the pet overpopulation problem in East Feliciana Parish if they aren’t spayed/neutered. These kittens are being fostered by FAWS cofounder Gail Dellafiora. “That’s the No. 1 reason given to us by would-be foster families. Think of the situation similar to New Orleans when there were so many abandoned animals after Katrina and the nation stepped up with transports, taking in multitudes over a period of time. The situation is similar here in East Feliciana, but of course, on a much smaller scale.” FAWS needs two things that are equally important, according to Dellafiora, and needed them a year ago. “We need foster homes, and we need a 200 percent increase in public awareness,” Dellafiora said. She and her team are intent on getting to the root of the

Council on Aging

The East Feliciana Council on Aging, 11102 Bank St., in Clinton is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Most activities start at 11 a.m. with lunch served at noon. Devotionals on Thursdays feature someone from a local church giving a spiritual talk for about 20 minutes, according to Dolly Zimmer, Council on Aging. In addition to daily activities for seniors, public transportation to East Baton Rouge Parish is provided Monday

problem by working to educate people on the urgency of getting animals spayed or neutered. “Puppies that are spayed or neutered prior to adoption help close the gate on those future litters,” Dellafiora said. FAWS has a feline management program that is coordinated by Clinton resident Patrice Waldrop, one of the organization’s main volunteers. “Our program has aggressively targeted both feral feline clans and clans belonging to or cared for by residents and business owners in the parish by getting them spayed,” Dellafiora said. The feline management team also assists low-income families by transporting pet cats to “spay day” events about 10 times a year. In 2014, program volunteers transported more than 40 cats per spay day. Dellafiora said with the help of contributions and fundraisers, FAWS helps cover the costs of the surgery. Kittens are taken into foster care where health issues are alleviated and vaccinations administered. Tests for feline leukemia are administered, the kittens are then spayed or neutered and hopefully adopted into new forever homes, Dellafiora said. When a dog is taken into FAWS’ foster care, it’s spayed or neutered, vaccinated, nurtured back to good health and made ready for adoption at approximately eight weeks for an adoption fee of $100. Adoption fees fund the spaying and neutering of the dogs in the household of

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Christmas with a Cop, a toy giveaway hosted annually by the Norwood Police Department on Dec. 31, benefits underprivileged children from East Feliciana. The toys, which include bicycles and scooters, donated by area businesses and residents. Norwood Police donated about six bicycles to the event. From left, are Officer Tony Holden, Wilson Police Chief Kenny Stewart, Norwood Police Chief James Nevels, Santa Claus, Norwood Mayor Becky Bellue and Santa’s helper Cheyenne Procell.

through Friday by the East Feliciana Public Transit. Transportation is provided for medical appointments only. Call the Council on Aging at (225) 683-9862 for information. Friday: Arthritis movement exercise class begins at 11 a.m. Monday: Closed for Martin Luther King Day Tuesday: Games Wednesday: Bingo begins at 11 a.m. Jan. 22: Devotional at 11:30 a.m. followed by blood pressure checks. Jan. 23: Arthritis movement exercise class begins at 11 a.m.

Arbor Day

Arbor Day at Centenary State Historic Site begins at 2 p.m. Jan. 16. Visitors are invited to Centenary to learn about the his-

tory of Arbor Day and help the staff plant a tree near the historic West Wing Dormitory. For information, call (225) 6347925.

Souper Bowl Sunday benefits food bank

Beth Dawson, director of the Jackson food bank Helping in His Name, thanks everyone for their contributions in 2014. “No matter what role you played in helping our food bank in the past, we are thankful for everyone who did. The donations of food and money as well as the volunteer efforts have been greatly appreciated,” Dawson said. Souper Bowl of Caring coincides each year with the NFL Super Bowl on Feb. 1.

Dawson is asking everyone from a Jackson area church to designate someone to collect donations as church members leave following Sunday morning service. Cash, checks, soup and other canned good items will be accepted. Checks should be made payable to Helping in His Name. “We’re excited to see what we will accomplish this year and hope everyone will help us in 2015 so we can help feed our hungry neighbors,” Dawson said. “In advance, I’d like to thank everyone for participating in Souper Bowl Sunday.” Send your Around East Feliciana events, news and photos to sgill@theadvocate.com by 3 p.m. Fridays or contact Stacy Gill at (225) 993-0066.

the original puppy litter owner, Dellafiora said. “Increased volunteerism, contributions, donations, sponsorships by residents, businesses and organizations, and the fees charged for adoption help make what we do possible,” Dellafiora said. “It’s all about having the spay/neuter conversation in 2015 and getting that terminology out there, getting people to understand, to look at their neighbors and say to them, ‘Hey, have you considered spaying or neutering?’ ” “FAWS volunteers are overextended to the point that we’re not financially or physically capable of assisting to the magnitude that’s needed and that we once were. We have to grow some more bodies, more volunteers, more funds.” To adopt, foster, donate or volunteer, contact FAWS at (225) 252-5138, email felicianaanimalwelfaresociety@yahoo.com or visit Facebook at Feliciana Faws. Paid advertisement

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songs,â&#x20AC;? Stephen Hatfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rhythmic settings of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hispanic Las Amarillasâ&#x20AC;? and spiritual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t That Newsâ&#x20AC;? and Brad Holmesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; arrangements of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shaker Danceâ&#x20AC;? as well as the African-inspired â&#x20AC;&#x153;Noel.â&#x20AC;? Audiences enthused with the recent Norwegian exquisite choral music from Disneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frozenâ&#x20AC;? can look forward to a set of pieces from the movie, the news release said. The theme ushers in music of the eternal and the cosmos selections such as Dan Forrestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrangement of â&#x20AC;&#x153;How Great Thou Art,â&#x20AC;? choir alumnus James Eakinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Are the Starsâ&#x20AC;? and Eriks EĹĄenvalds

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stars,â&#x20AC;? a piece accompanied by tuned water glasses. Also included in the program is a menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrangement of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ghost Riders in the Sky.â&#x20AC;? For those looking for a more traditional bent, the choir will perform the chorus â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (A Mighty Fortress is Our God)â&#x20AC;? set in contrapuntal display by Johann Sebastian Bach. This piece foreshadows the choirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming tour in May to Central Europe, where they will be performing in Bachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hometown of Leipzig in addition to other great musical cities such as Prague, Vienna and Salzburg. The tour continues a long tra-

dition of world travel for the choir, having sung in 32 nations on six continents performing for troops in Korea, the presidents of the United States and Switzerland, the queen of Denmark, the leaders of NATO and the prime minister of Thailand. The young men and women of the choir come from many areas of the nation and other countries and represent most of the academic majors offered by Centenary College. Choir members are selected by auditions held November through February for the following term. Persons wishing to audition should contact Hobson to ar-

range an appointment. The choir is affiliated with the Hurley School of Music and offers scholarships for all its members. For information about the Hurley School of Music, call (318) 869-5235 or visit centenary.edu/choir. Centenary Choirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Centenary State Historical Site, 3522 College St., in Jackson. Concertgoers are encouraged to provide their own seating. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be presented in the sanctuary of Jackson United Methodist Church, 1727 Sycamore St.

Parish public schools prepare for college From left, Anijah Dunn, Leonard Ford, Kanazashia Williams and David McMullen, students in Lauren Mayfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fifth-grade homeroom class, celebrate college day with a UCLA theme.

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Council on Aging member Archie McKneeley plays bingo during a recent Wednesday program at the Clinton senior center in East Feliciana Parish.

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The Most School Spirit Award at Jackson Elementary School on college day Dec. 5 was given to Hanna Lancasterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third-grade class, who dressed in a Baylor Bears theme. Celebrating the win, from left, are, Kaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Terrence Harris, Seth Lee, Makayla Cannon, Jymell Harris, Sherailynn Dunn and Jermarian Jackson. Jackson Elementary School project display winners on college day Dec. 5 are, from left, Joseph McGregor, Cierra Irvin and Laterrian Ringo.

Council on Aging member Myrtis Spears shows off the prize she won after winning a game of bingo at the Clinton center on Dec. 7.

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East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging members play bingo during a recent Wednesday gathering in Clinton. Participating in bingo day, from left, are, Lillian London and Ida Hayes.

EAST FELICIANA PARISH SHERIFF BOOKINGS The following people were arrested and booked into the East Feliciana Parish Prison from Jan. 3-5: CHANDLER, BRENNON: 23, 37108 Robby Lane, Denham Springs, license suspended. JONES, QUINCY: 35, 7049 Carruth Road, Wilson, domestic abuse, probation hold. RUIZ, SCOTT: 46, 701 Old Dixie Highway, Jupiter, Florida, disturbing the peace, assault. SEYMORE, JOSEPH: 24, 10554 Lovett Road, Central, three felony warrants.

WHITEFIELD, JEANETTE: 49, Jackson, theft of goods.

In a year that saw 95 percent of the class of 2015 apply to at least one college, Dec. 5 marked the inaugural East Feliciana public schools College Day, according to school officials. Each school celebrated the day using activities and lessons that inspired students to pursue postsecondary educational opportunities at a college or university of their choice. Included among the festivities at the East Feliciana Enrichment Academy was a speaker from Grambling State University. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud to be developing a culture of college and career readiness among students of all ages in the East Feliciana Public Schools,â&#x20AC;?

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Careful preparation helps safety during cold weather When temperatures dipped below freezing recently, we were reminded of the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our family and pets. Fire protection professionals warn us to be careful when using space heaters and fireplaces to stay warm, because the risk of household fires increases, as well as the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Never leave children unattended near a space heater. Ensure adequate ventilation if you must use a kerosene heater. Use electric area heaters with an automatic shut-off

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Key to happiness: Just be your own individual tain stereotype or fitting Somewhere in the midst into a certain category, but of the many intricacies and hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a friendly reminder: contradictions of life, the We were not made to fit into lines of what is real and not categories and stereotypes. so real seem to get lost in Each of us individutranslation. As each of ally represents a difus experienced adolesferent category and cence and eventually altogether has someadulthood, we found thing astronomically out quickly that everygreat to contribute to one would not like us. this great world we No matter how much live in. you may have tried to Being yourself and appease peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feelONE ST. allowing the great ings or act a certain qualities you were way, everyone still did HELENA blessed with to shine not like you. Everyone JASPER KNIGHTEN through will take you not liking you is a fact further in life than of life. In fact, it is better if everyone does not cozy trying to be a mirror image of someone else. We were up to you. not made to be clones but I have found in my short rather originals. few years that the key to There is nothing more borsuccess and happiness lies ing than seeing the same in being who God made you movie over and over again, to be. It pays to be who you no matter how good it may were designed and destined be. The same applies to us as to be. individuals. So much in our world is The more you try and act predicated on fitting a cer-

like someone else, the quicker you will be dismissed as an old broken record. Instead, aim to be the best version of yourself. No one can beat a person at being them. As individuals, we are the only ones who can truly maximize the talents and gifts given to us by God. As this great year progresses, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maximize our potential; letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aim to be the best versions of ourselves. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a reward in individuality. I know in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s society it may not appear to be that way, but try it and see. I want each person who reads this to reap the rewards of freedom from people and the sheer joy of being who they were created to be. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s make it happen. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s be who we are destined to be and the best possible version we can be. Contact Jasper Knighten at jasperknighten@yahoo.com.

Life can feel like a storm machinist grads of West FeliHappy birthday to Terri ciana in Jackson. Crosby, of Natalbany, Jan. nnn 11; and Jennifer Curry Congratulations to Baggette, of GreensLeanna Cupit, the new burg, Jan. 15. East Feliciana 4-H nnn extension agent at the Hope all of you had Idlewood Station in a great Christmas and Clinton. are looking forward to a nnn happy new year. Thanks to the Clinnnn CoBank, blessed St. BUTTERFLY ton COA for their fruit funding for the elderHelena Advocacy with WINGS a monetary donation for FRAN SNODDY ly. Honored this year were Alfred Boeneke their parish enrichment and Frank Sanders. program, S.H.A.P.E, nnn assisted by Dickie Sitman, Life can feel like a storm, chairman of DEMCO. tossing us around. nnn Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; disciples were Congratulations to Baton caught in a great windRouge Community College

storm, when He demonstrated His power by calming the howling storm (Mark 4:38-39) Sometimes, He does not calm the storm immediately. We can cling to faith in who God is and what He can do to calm our fears. We can take shelter in Him and find His help to relate others with grace. He is with us in the storm and He cradles us. One need not cry out very loudly; He is nearer to us than we think. Fran Snoddy writes Butterfly Wings for The Advocate Extra. Contact her at (225) 777-4363.

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ST. HELENA PARISH SENTENCINGS IN 21ST JDC The following people were sentenced in proceedings held in 21st Judicial District Court in St. Helena Parish. Judge Ray Chutz issued the following sentences on Dec. 19: HALL, HOLLIS: Five years probation on charges of distribution of schedule II controlled dangerous substance. HOWELL, SAMANTHA: Twelve

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Students at St. Helena College and Career Academy received a gift when they returned to school after the winter break. The school opened its doors to the new $8 million facility for the first time on Jan. 6. The building has 12 classrooms, a science lab and administrative offices. The students roamed up and down the halls with smiles on their faces as they checked out details of their new school building. In November 2008, an early morning fire destroyed most of the school. Students had to attend classes in trailers and older buildings. The opening of the new school comes as a relief to the seventhto 12th-grade students. “It’s what our students and our community deserves because we have smart children who want to be successful. They want people to know that they deserve the same things that anyone else in any other school system is receiving,” St. Helena Parish Schools Superintendent Kelli Joseph said. While students were able to check out the new facilities, the official opening of the school is Friday, when a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held. The $13 million project, which is funded largely through the passage of a local property tax millage, also includes a renovated auditorium and the

construction of a new football stadium, field house and eightlane track on the high school campus. The football and track stadium, which is scheduled for completion by the start of the 2015 football season, has been financed, in part, by a $90,000 zero-interest loan through the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, according to a news release from LPFA. Joseph explained construction of the St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy, which will house students in prekindergarten through sixth grade, is scheduled to begin before the end of this year. “Students of St. Helena Parish School District had never experienced learning in a real environment that was conducive to learning. Their buildings were old, outdated and worn. Now, they will be housed in a state-of-the-art facility that will truly show them that their community cares about their educational well-being,” Joseph said. The vote to approve the $8 million property tax that is funding construction and other improvements in the district, including staff pay increases,

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Superintendent Kelli Joseph, left, and Principal Reginald Douglas prepare to open the doors to the new $8 million St. Helena College and Career Academy on Jan. 7.

ABOVE: Enjoying a new classroom, from left, are, Abigail Chandler, Datrel Brumfield and Precious Brumfield. LEFT: New facilities include a state-of-the-art science lab. Checking it out are, from left, Seth Hall, Tamara Muse, Von’Shaanae Clark, Timothy Hill, Briana Growe and Ronisha McCardell. was the first successful tax measure in two decades, Joseph said. “The community saw that we were putting children first, and I think it made all the difference,” she said. Joseph said her leadership team and the School Board implemented a number of changes

to the operational and academic structure that have resulted in gains in student achievement and an elimination of the district’s budget deficit. The $13 million rebuilding project includes about $8 million for the high school campus. About $1.3 million of that is dedicated to the football and track

stadium and field house. The no-interest loan from LPFA’s Rural Development Zero Interest Loan Program will save the district a little more than $4,000 in interest payments, according to reports from LPFA. “The people of St. Helena Parish are proud, not only of these new facilities, but of the

improvements underway in the academic and operational aspects of the school system. We’re pleased to play a part in the district’s master plan and wish them every success with this important endeavor,” said LPFA Vice President of Economic and Program Development Martin Walke.

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1st-year Silliman coach heading up This time last basketball season, Brad Voight was serving as an assistant as his brother James was guiding Dexter High School to the Class 2A championship in New Mexico. Fast forward to this season, and the 26-year-old Voight is head coach for the first time in his career of the Silliman Institute Wildcats, and his team is 8-8 overall and 2-1 in Mississippi Association of Independent School’s District 6-2A, good for second place. On Friday, they defeated Central Private 48-40 and are heading into a crucial stretch of the season. That includes games earlier this week against Bowling Green on the road and Centreville Academy Tuesday at home. The past year has been a whirlwind for Voight, who after the championship run in New Mexico, married and moved to Louisiana, closer to his wife’s home. Now he’s up to his elbows in Silliman’s season, and by all counts, his squad is beginning to gel at the right time. “It’s been an up-and-down first year,” said Voight, who admitted part of his challenge has been taking the Wildcats’ program in a new direction. “They had an opening, and I landed on my feet here, and I’m pleased with where our team is and how we’re playing at this point of the season. At times, it’s been a struggle, but we’re showing more patience on offense.” Silliman is led by 6-6 junior Keith Elkins, who plays the post. “He’s coming around,” Voight said. “He’s thin so he gets pushed around in the post. But he’s a good passer out of the post and a smart player and he uses his head.” Another key for Silliman is the steady play and scoring of off-guard Gavin Hausey, the only senior. Brothers J.C.

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Junior J.C. Crain fends off an advancing Rebel opponent Jan. 9 in Central. The Silliman Institute Wildcats defeated the Rebels 48-40 while visiting from Clinton.

Silliman Institute junior Keith Elkins dunks for the Wildcats on Friday against the Central Private Rebels. Crain, a junior, and Patrick, a freshman, are anchoring the front court. J.C. was playing the point but moved to the two-guard, and Patrick has taken over the point. “He’s (Patrick) had a little bump at first, getting experience, but I’m relatively pleased with how he’s played,” Voight said. “He does a good job of controlling the tempo of the game and he had 12 points against Central Private.” The team usually plays man-

Trace McManus, a freshman for the Silliman Institute Wildcats, passes to fellow freshman teammate Patrick Crain.

Silliman Institute freshman Trace McManus shoots.

to-man defense and relies on undersized forward Brian Siebert for a spark plug. He said they can press when needed.

to-nine player rotation, with freshmen brothers Trace and Garrett McManus coming off the bench for valuable minutes. “Those freshmen are get-

“He’s scrappy,” Voight said. “He gets after it. He gets down and does the dirty work and sets the tone for the defense.” Voight relies on an eight-

ting valuable minutes that will help out eventually,” Voight said. After the district schedule is complete, the Wildcats will play in the district tournament Feb. 3-6 with the top three teams advancing to the South state tournament the following week. “We’re starting to play consistently and showing patience on offense,” Voight said. “I like the way we’re playing. We’ve settled down and we’re stepping up our game. But the competition is stepping up, so we have to be ready for it.” Got sports? Send news, photos and stats to Howard Arceneaux at harceneaux@theadvocate.com.

Silliman’s Callie Venable passes the ball over the head of her Central Private opponent Jan. 9.

Advocate staff photos by STACY GILL

Emery Gardner drives during the Lady Wildcats’ match Friday against Central Private Academy. The Silliman Institute Lady Wildcats won 57-39, as did the boys varsity team and both of Silliman’s junior varsity teams.

Silliman teams defeat Central Private on the road Advocate staff report

It was a winning night in Central on Friday for all

57-39. His JV squad won as well. Wildcats head coach Brad Voight and his varsity

four Silliman Institute basketball teams visiting from

team defeated Central Private 48-40, with the JV squad

Clinton. The junior varsity boys and girls and varsity

winning 39-27.

Wildcats and Lady Wildcats all claimed victories over the Central Private Rebels and Lady Rebels. The Lady Wildcats varsity squad, led by second-year coach Robert Andress, commanded the court, winning

Up next, the Wildcats play their next two games at home in Clinton against Amite, beginning at 1 p.m. Jan. 17, and Ben’s Ford at 4 p.m. Jan. 20. Junior varsity begins the matches with varsity to follow.

Ryleigh McManus, center, goes up against a Lady Rebel from Central Private on Friday in an attempt to rebound.

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NOTICE OF SEIZURE --SHERIFF'S OFFICE NO: 43387 GREEN TREE SERVICING, LLC VERSUS NELL D CARPENTER STATE OF LOUISIANA, TWENTIETH JUDICIAL COURT, PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA SHERIFF'S SALE ACTING UNDER AND BY THE VIRTUE OF AN WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED ON THE HONORABLE COURT AFORESIDE IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED NUMBERED CAUSE, DATED ON THE DECEMBER 9TH, 2014 DIRECTED TO ME AS SHERIFF OF THE PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA, LOUISIANA DID SEIZE AND WILL WITHIN THE LEGAL HOURS ON THE January 28, 2015, AT 10:00 O'CLOCK A.M., AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE ANNEX, CLINTON, LOUISIANA, SELL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY BELONGING TO THE DEFENDANT (S) NELL D CARPENTER

TERMS OF SALE: CASH TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER WITHOUT APPRAISAL AT PUBLIC AUCTION AND ACCORDING TO LAW SHERIFF'S OFFICE THIS 17 DAY OF December, 2014. ___________________ TALMADGE BUNCH, SHERIFF PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA 5078205-jan 15-1t

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids marked "Sealed Bid" â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will be received by the Town of Clinton (herein referred to as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ownerâ&#x20AC;?) for Town of Clinton Sewer Rehabilitation Project, Phase I Office of Community Development â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Disaster Recovery Unit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; M u n i c i p a l i t i e s Infrastructure Program Hurricane Gustav & Ike for the construction of the project described as follows: This project involves the replacement of the existing four (4) Lift Stations, four (4) Aerators, and flowmeter at the Clinton WWTP Facultative Cell Proposals shall be addressed to Town of Clinton and delivered to the Town of Clinton Town Hall located at 11209 Bank Street, Clinton, Louisiana 70722 not later than 10:00 A.M. local time, on February 12, 2015. At which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. Bids must be submitted on the proper bid form. Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope showing the name, address, and license number of the bidder. The information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the Office of the Engineer for the contract, ShreadKuyrkendall and Associates, Inc. located at 13000 Justice Avenue, Suite 16, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816. Copies may be obtained at this office upon payment of $100.00 which amount constitutes the cost of reproduction. This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R.S. 38:2212. Shipping is an additional cost not to be refunded. Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 A.M. on January 29, 2015 at the Town of Clinton, Town Hall. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statute. Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five

The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Attention to Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. Participation by minority and/or female owned firms is encouraged. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any person with disabilities requiring Special Accommodations must contact the Town Hall, Clinton, LA (225) 683-5531 no later than seven (7) days prior to bid openingâ&#x20AC;?. IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE BID OPENING.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS SP# 9846 Sealed bids will be opened and publicly read by the Procurement Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2160, (P.O. Box 94095), Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following: File No. V542012, Solicitation No. 2258860 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Suspension Fertilizer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PE, 01/27/2015 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. Paul Holmes Interim Director of State Procurement FAX (225) 342-8688 5078388-jan 15-1t

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NOTICE --Pursuant to Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 3282 In The Matter of The Succession of Dorothy Ann Guy a.k.a. Dorothy Ann Plaisance, Number 43,181, Division A, 20th Judicial District Court, Parish of East Feliciana, State of Louisiana provides notice to the public, creditors, and any interested party of itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intention to sell the property in East Feliciana Parish, State of Louisiana located at 2629 Meadowood Drive, Slaughter, Louisiana 70777 at a private sale. The property is more fully described as follows: â&#x20AC;&#x153;One (1) certain lot or parcel of ground, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, situated in the Village of Slaughter, Parish of East Feliciana, State of Louisiana, designated as LOT NUMBER EIGHT (8) on a map of survey prepared by Alex Theriot, Jr., C.E., dated September 25, 1967, entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Survey Map for Merlin Graves showing certain tracts or lots of land located in Sec. 40, T4S, R1E, & Sec. 57, T4S, R1W, Parish of East Feliciana, Louisiana.â&#x20AC;? a copy of which map is on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of East Feliciana Parish, said Lot Number Eight (8) fronting One Hundred Eighty-Five (185') feet on the south side of Meadowood Drive Extension, with a depth between equal and parallel lines of Five Hundred Fifty (550') feet. Municipal Address of 2629 Meadowood, Slaughter, La. 70777. Pursuant to La. Code of Civil Procedure Article 2382, Opposition to the above proposed sale must be filed within seven (7) days from the date of the last publication of this Notice of which date is February 5, 2015.

PUBLIC NOTICE The West Feliciana Parish Assessor's Office has adopted its 2015 operating budget. The budget document is available for public inspection at 4785 Prosperity Street, West Feliciana Parish Assessor's Office, St. Francisville, Louisiana during regular office hours Monday thru Friday (8:30 to 4:30). In accordance with the American Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Randy Ritchie at (225) 635-3350. Randy Ritchie, Assessor 5079032-jan 15-1t

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Charlie Wood, of SJB Group, asked that a final change order be approved regarding the Sligo Road Project by Spinks Construction. The change order amount is $32,889.00 and is for additional bores and additional pipe during the project as requested by the superintendent. Glenn Thomas offered a motion to accept the final change order for the Sligo Road Project by Spinks Construction in the amount of $32,889.00. Terry Osterberger seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.

10290 Notice to Construction Contractors, Labor Unions, and Private Individuals --The Louisiana State Penitentiary intends to solicit help from the Louisiana Army National Guard under an Innovative Readiness Construction Assistance Program. The assistance will be for construction assistance to repair a breech in the ring levee. The work will be performed during the Louisiana National Guard Fiscal Year 2016. No local funds are available to complete this project without National Guard assistance. Local contractors, labor union organizations or private individuals who have questions or who wish to voice opposition of the National Guardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistance regarding this project may contact: Bruce Dodd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Deputy Warden, 17544 Tunica Trace, Angola, LA 70712 or at (225) 655-4411 no later than January 22, 2015. Persons not filing comments within the timeframe noted will be considered to have waived their objections to the participation of the Louisiana Army National Guard in this Project. 5076659-jan 8, 15-2t

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File No. V542111, Bid No. 2258873 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Establish a Contract for Mattress/Pillow Manufacturing & Supplies, Feb 4 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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10295 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS --SECTION C-30

Paul Holmes Interim Director of State Procurement FAX (225) 342-8688

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June Lazarus & Harold Auhman, Residents

Staff presented to the board a new time sheet plan for employees. Plater Gooden offered a motion to accept the new time sheets and implement them immediately. Glenn Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried. Superintendent Clay Hardouin presented his monthly report.

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CB Owen offered a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Terry Osterberger. All in favor. Motion carried. 5080252-jan 15-1t

NOTICE TO BIDDERS SP# 9860 Sealed bids will be opened and publicly read by the Procurement Section

NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Article IV, Section 21(D)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on December 22, 2014, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. (â&#x20AC;&#x153;EGSLâ&#x20AC;?), an electric public utility providing retail electric service to customers in nineteen (19) parishes of the State of Louisiana, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (â&#x20AC;&#x153;LPSCâ&#x20AC;?), its Formula Rate Plan Rider Schedule FRP Interim Update and workpapers, including the final estimated first-year revenue requirement for Ninemile 6. The filing reflects the interim FRP factors necessary to recover the $26.782 million of revenue requirement associated with EGSLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purchase of capacity and energy from Ninemile 6 under Schedule MSS-4 of the Entergy System Agreement. The required interim FRP factor is to be applied to each of EGSLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rate classes (except those excluded under EGSL Rider Schedule FRP-3) effective for customer bills rendered on and after the first billing cycle of January 2015. Those factors are as follows:

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FRP-3 Rate for MCRRR

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Residential

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2.7973%

28.7459%

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Small General Service

25.9486%

1.9123%

27.8609%

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners for Gas Utility District #1 of West Feliciana Parish was held at 4 p.m. December 11, 2014, at 4789 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana.

General Service

25.9486%

2.8935%

28.8421%

Large Power Service

25.9486%

3.7573%

29.7059%

High Load Factor Service

25.9486%

5.2088%

31.1574%

Members present: Kevin Beauchamp, Plater Gooden, Bess Kelley, Terry Osterberger, CB Owen, Glenn Thomas

Municipal Water Pumping Service

25.9486%

2.7357%

28.6843%

Street & Area Lighting

25.9486%

0.2436%

26.1921%

Members absent: David Norwood, Tim Byrd, Heather Giammanchere, Leonard White Also present at the meeting were: Clay Hardouin, Becky Hilliard, Asst. District Attorney Mike Hughes, Eric Vicknair, Charlie Wood CB Owen offered a motion to amend the agenda to include: (4)(D) Final Change Order- Sligo Road ProjectSpinks Construction (Charlie Wood). Bess Kelley seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried. CB Owen offered a motion to approve the minutes from the November 20, 2014 special meeting with the addition of supplemental information included. Plater Gooden seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried. Board President Kevin Beauchamp gave an update on the progress of the laydown yard.

Note: (1) Excludes certain schedules specified under EGSL Rider FRP-3. It is estimated that the proposed adjustment in rates will have the following effects upon applicable EGSL customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; typical monthly bills (based on the Fuel Adjustment Clause and Environmental Adjustment Clause factors for the month of December 2014): a typical monthly bill for a Residential customer using 1,000 kWh would increase approximately $2.14, from $96.92 to $99.06; a typical monthly bill for a Small General Service customer using 5000 kWh would increase approximately $13.86, from $567.98 to $581.84; a typical monthly bill for a Large General Service customer using 500 kW and 255,500 kWh would increase approximately $349.08, from $19,202.96 to $19,552.04. For questions and comments regarding EGSLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s filing, please call the LPSC toll free at (800) 256-2397. Additionally, the filing, including its attachments may be viewed in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following address: Records Division 602 N. 5th Street, 12th Floor Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 ENTERGY GULF STATES, LOUISIANA 5078499-jan 15-1t

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Residential

FRP-3 Rate for FRP

FRP-3 Rate for MCRRR

Total FRP-3 Rate Adj.

25.9486%

2.7973%

28.7459%

Small General Service

25.9486%

1.9123%

27.8609%

General Service

25.9486%

2.8935%

28.8421%

Large Power Service

25.9486%

3.7573%

29.7059%

High Load Factor Service

25.9486%

5.2088%

31.1574%

Municipal Water Pumping Service

25.9486%

2.7357%

28.6843%

Street & Area Lighting

25.9486%

0.2436%

26.1921%

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Article IV, Section 21(D)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on December 22, 2014, Entergy Louisiana, LLC (â&#x20AC;&#x153;ELLâ&#x20AC;?), an electric public utility providing retail electric service to customers in forty-six (46) parishes of the State of Louisiana, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (â&#x20AC;&#x153;LPSCâ&#x20AC;?), its Formula Rate Plan Rider Schedule FRP Interim Update and workpapers, including the final estimated first-year revenue requirement for Ninemile 6. The filing reflects the resulting interim Formula Rate Plan (â&#x20AC;&#x153;FRPâ&#x20AC;?) factors necessary to recover the $51.119 million revenue requirement associated with the placement in service of Ninemile Station Unit 6. The required interim FRP factor is to be applied to each of ELLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rate classes (except those excluded under ELL Rider Schedule FRP-7) effective for customer bills rendered on and after the first billing cycle of January 2015. Those factors are as follows:

Rate Class (1)

It is estimated that the proposed adjustment in rates will have the following effects upon applicable EGSL customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; typical monthly bills (based on the Fuel Adjustment Clause and Environmental Adjustment Clause factors for the month of December 2014): a typical monthly bill for a Residential customer using 1,000 kWh would increase approximately $2.14, from $96.92 to $99.06; a typical monthly bill for a Small General Service customer using 5000 kWh would increase approximately $13.86, from $567.98 to $581.84; a typical monthly bill for a Large General Service customer using 500 kW and 255,500 kWh would increase approximately $349.08, from $19,202.96 to $19,552.04. For questions and comments regarding EGSLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s filing, please call the LPSC toll free at (800) 256-2397. Additionally, the filing, including its attachments may be viewed in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following address:

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FRP-7 Rate for FRP

FRP-7 Rate for MCRRR

Total FRP-7 Rate Adj.

36.7349%

2.7032%

39.4381%

Residential

Small General Service

36.7349%

2.2641%

38.9990%

Large General Service

36.7349%

2.3196%

39.0545%

Exper Curtailable Service

36.7349%

4.5828%

41.3176%

Large Industrial Power Service

36.7349%

4.4952%

41.2301%

Large Load, High Load Factor Power Service

36.7349%

6.4099%

43.1448%

Large Industrial Service

36.7349%

3.6257%

40.3606%

Lighting

36.7349%

0.3470%

37.0819%

Note: (1) Excludes certain schedules specified under ELL Rider FRP-7. It is estimated that the proposed adjustment in rates will have the following effects upon applicable ELL customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; typical monthly bills (based on the Fuel Adjustment Clause and Environmental Adjustment Clause factors for the month of December 2014): a typical monthly bill for a Residential customer using 1,000 kWh would increase approximately $2.41, from $98.66 to $101.07; a typical monthly bill for a Small General Service customer using 50 kW and 12,500 kWh would increase approximately $36.24, from $1,398 to $1,434.24; a typical monthly bill for a Large General Service customer using 1,000 kW and 500,000 kWh would increase approximately $823.19, from $38,285.40 to $39,108.59. For questions and comments regarding ELLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s filing, please call the LPSC toll free at (800) 256-2397. Additionally, the filing, including its attachments may be viewed in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following address: Records Division 602 N. 5th Street, 12th Floor Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 Telephone: (225) 342-3157

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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.

Charlie Wood presented an update of the 5-year plan for the Gas Utility District.

Note: (1) Excludes certain schedules specified under EGSL Rider FRP-3.

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Eric Vicknair spoke to the board about health, vision and dental insurance costs for employees and spouses or dependents. The board elected to table the issue until next month.

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Article IV, Section 21(D)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on December 22, 2014, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. (â&#x20AC;&#x153;EGSLâ&#x20AC;?), an electric public utility providing retail electric service to customers in nineteen (19) parishes of the State of Louisiana, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (â&#x20AC;&#x153;LPSCâ&#x20AC;?), its Formula Rate Plan Rider Schedule FRP Interim Update and workpapers, including the final estimated first-year revenue requirement for Ninemile 6. The filing reflects the interim FRP factors necessary to recover the $26.782 million of revenue requirement associated with EGSLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purchase of capacity and energy from Ninemile 6 under Schedule MSS-4 of the Entergy System Agreement. The required interim FRP factor is to be applied to each of EGSLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rate classes (except those excluded under EGSL Rider Schedule FRP-3) effective for customer bills rendered on and after the first billing cycle of January 2015. Those factors are as follows:

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Staff presented a request to purchase a new computer for the office. After a brief discussion, Glenn Thomas offered a motion to approve the purchase of a new computer, with assistance in selection from Plater Gooden, with a cost of no more than $2,000. Bess Kelley seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.

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District No. 2 of St. Helena Parish, P. O. Box 658, Greensburg, La 70441

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gate valves, creek crossings, fire hydrants and appurtenances along La Hwy 37 and Muse Road.

laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be held in the Hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015, upon the application of PALOMA RESOURCES, LLC.

Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Contract No. 5 – Water Distribution System will be received by Water Works District No. 2 of St. Helena Parish at their office located at 3362 La Highway 1045 (near the intersection of La Hwy 1045 and La Hwy 441) until 2:00 pm (local time) on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: ----PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS CORPORATION---7600 INNOVATION PARK DRIVE, BATON ROUGE, LA

----AGC/F. W. DODGE DIVISION, MCGRAW HILL INFORMATION SYSTEMS ---666 NORTH STREET, BATON ROUGE, LA 70802 ----AGC/F.W. DODGE DIVISION, MCGRAW-HILL INFORMATION SYSTEMS---2475 CANAL STREET, SUITE 101, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119 Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the issuing office of Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation located at 7600 Innovation Park Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70820 upon payment of $150.00 for each set. Work involves the construction of 6” and 3” PVC and HDPE water mains,

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At such hearing the Commissioner of Conservation will consider evidence relative to the issuance of Orders pertaining to the following matters relating to the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale, Reservoir A, in the Day Branch Field, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. 1. To create one (1) additional drilling and production unit for the exploration for

NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Article IV, Section 21(D)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on December 22, 2014, Entergy Louisiana, LLC (“ELL”), an electric public utility providing retail electric service to customers in forty-six (46) parishes of the State of Louisiana, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC”), its Formula Rate Plan Rider Schedule FRP Interim Update and workpapers, including the final estimated first-year revenue requirement for Ninemile 6. The filing reflects the resulting interim Formula Rate Plan (“FRP”) factors necessary to recover the $51.119 million revenue requirement associated with the placement in service of Ninemile Station Unit 6. The required interim FRP factor is to be applied to each of ELL’s rate classes (except those excluded under ELL Rider Schedule FRP-7) effective for customer bills rendered on and after the first billing cycle of January 2015. Those factors are as follows:

Rate Class (1)

FRP-7 Rate for FRP

FRP-7 Rate for MCRRR

Total FRP-7 Rate Adj.

Residential

36.7349%

2.7032%

39.4381%

Small General Service

36.7349%

2.2641%

38.9990%

Large General Service

36.7349%

2.3196%

39.0545%

Exper Curtailable Service

36.7349%

4.5828%

41.3176%

Large Industrial Power Service

36.7349%

4.4952%

41.2301%

Large Load, High Load Factor Power Service

36.7349%

6.4099%

43.1448%

Large Industrial Service

36.7349%

3.6257%

40.3606%

Lighting

36.7349%

0.3470%

37.0819%

Note: (1) Excludes certain schedules specified under ELL Rider FRP-7. It is estimated that the proposed adjustment in rates will have the following effects upon applicable ELL customers’ typical monthly bills (based on the Fuel Adjustment Clause and Environmental Adjustment Clause factors for the month of December 2014): a typical monthly bill for a Residential customer using 1,000 kWh would increase approximately $2.41, from $98.66 to $101.07; a typical monthly bill for a Small General Service customer using 50 kW and 12,500 kWh would increase approximately $36.24, from $1,398 to $1,434.24; a typical monthly bill for a Large General Service customer using 1,000 kW and 500,000 kWh would increase approximately $823.19, from $38,285.40 to $39,108.59. For questions and comments regarding ELL’s filing, please call the LPSC toll free at (800) 256-2397. Additionally, the filing, including its attachments may be viewed in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following address: Records Division 602 N. 5th Street, 12th Floor Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 Telephone: (225) 342-3157 ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC 5078515-jan 15-1t

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10295 and production of oil and gas from the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale, Reservoir A, said unit to be designated TMS RA SUD. 2. To force pool and integrate all separately owned tracts, mineral leases and other property interests within the proposed unit, with each tract sharing in unit production on a surface acreage basis of participation. 3. To designate Paloma Resources, LLC as the operator of, and a unit well for the proposed unit, if appropriate. 4. To extend to the proposed unit, to the extent not inconsistent herewith, the field spacing rules and all other pertinent provisions of Office of Conservation Order No. 1578, effective July 29, 2014, as amended and supplemented by the 1578 Series of Orders, and all applicable Statewide Orders. 5. To provide that with respect to horizontal wells drilled to the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale, Reservoir A, within or to serve the proposed unit, where the horizontal portion of the well is cased and cemented back above the top of the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale, Reservoir A, the distance to any unit boundary and any offset well(s) should be calculated based on the distance to the nearest perforation in the well, and not based on the penetration point or terminus. 6. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent. The Tuscaloosa Marine Shale, Reservoir A was defined in Order No. 1578, effective July 29, 2014. A plat is available for inspection in the Office of Conservation in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Louisiana. http://dnr.louisiana.gov/co n shearings All parties having interest therein shall take notice thereof. BY ORDER OF: JAMES H. WELSH COMMISSIONER OF CONSERVATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE AT THE HEARING, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CONSERVATIONENGINEERING DIVISION AT P.O. BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 IN WRITING WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE HEARING DATE. "This Notice does not constitute a summons to appear but is merely an invitation to attend the hearing if you so desire. Copies of this Notice are being sent to all known Interested and Represented Parties and Interested Owners. This Legal Notice has been published in THE ADVOCATE, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and will be published again in the The Advocate, Baton Rouge." 5078210-jan 15-1t

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ST. HELENA PARISH POLICY JURY MINUTES Regular Session, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2014 The St. Helena Parish Police Jury met regular session in the Meeting Room of the St. Helena Parish Police Jury Building at 17911 Hwy 43, Greensburg, Louisiana, on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Police Jurors present: President Thomas Wicker, Vice President Theodore, McCray Jr., Jule C. Wascom, Warren McCray, Jr, Major Coleman, Doug Watson Police Jurors absent: NONE Mr. Morgan Watson gave an update on the progress of the Courthouse Renovation Project. Introduced Mr. Lester Ricard and Fritz Hurst, who will be contractors working during the renovations on courthouse. Motion carried to renew and authorize President to sign two year contract with First Guaranty Bank as financial institution for Police Jury, (end December 31, 2016) Motion carried to approve paying the difference of $1,773.75, for hose & pump testing for Fire Protection District #3. This cost was not included in the previously approved amount Motion carried to table the following items regarding the HMPG Health Unit Wind Retrofit & Roof Project: • Authorize and approve Wainwright to order metal screens for front entrance (Total cost is $8,315.65; FEMA will pay 75%; SHPJ to pay 25% of cost, $2,078.91 • Authorize Forte & Tablada’s approval & for payment #6 to Wainwright Construction i/a/o $10,811.60 payable from HHM Fund • Approve payment of invoice #30028 from Forte & Tablada i/a/o $3,445.98, for Project Management, payable from HHM Fund Rita Allen presented OEP report to Jurors Approved and authorized President to sign MOU from State on 911 addressing Authorized President to sign Resolution for LGAP application Authorized David Vitter to use Police Jury meeting room on December 15, 2014 from 10:00 – 11:00 am Motion carried to table a d m i n i s t r a t i v e /g r a n t s report from Virginia Bell Motion carried to table paying invoice from Teknarus i/a/o $3,240, for annual billing for web maintenance Addendum: Motion carried to add one item to agenda Motion carried to request that a representative from the Advocate address the issues concerning the circulation of the St. Helena Echo Motion carried to table proposal from ARAM Technologies i/a/o $1,495 for Entergy Web Portal Integration The executed contract for FY2013-2014 LGAP funding i/a/o $74,800 has been received. The SHPPJ is now authorized to expend the funds for the purchase of new Excavator & Bucket for Public Works Department PJAL

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Annual Convention will be held January 29-31, 2015 in New Orleans, LA. Authorize Jurors to attend. Registration is as follows: Early Registration Dec 19$250; January 16 deadline $275; After January 16, 2015 $325 Accepted fuel, and/or work reports by Superintendent Approved employees’ leave time report Approved checks written after the last regular meeting in the total amount of $229,867.31 and tonight’s checks totaling $76,953.16 Approved minutes for November 25, 2014, as prepared and emailed to Jurors The meeting was adjourned to meet in regular session at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2014 __________________ Thomas Wicker, President St. Helena Parish Police Jury State of Louisiana __________________ Sharonda Brown, Sec-Treasurer St. Helena Parish Police Jury State of Louisiana

REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2014 The St. Helena Parish Police Jury met regular session in the Meeting Room of the St. Helena Parish Police Jury Building at 17911 Hwy 43, Greensburg, Louisiana, on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Police Jurors present: President Thomas Wicker, Vice President Theodore, McCray Jr., Jule C. Wascom, Warren McCray, Jr, Major Coleman, Doug Watson Police Jurors absent: NONE 2015 Budget Hearing • Motion carried to opened Budget Hearing • Motion carried to adopt 2014 Amended budget • Motion carried adopt 2015 Budget

• Motion carried to close Budget Hearing A Resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special election held in the Parish of St. Helena, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 6, 2014, to authorize the rededication of a sales and use tax therein Authorized Police Jury President to sign Transfer & Acceptance Agreement between the LADOTD & SHPPJ Approved invoice from Morgan Watson i/a/o $1,000, for Professional services rendered December 2014 CDBG HOUSING REPAIR: Approved invoice i/a/o $1,279 for PSB contractors for work at Walker house, 536 McDaniel Rd Fifth Ward Fire Protection District: Hillsdale Parking Lot: PEC’s

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• Approved invoice from PEC i/a/o $1,151.73, for Engineering Services rendered November, 2014

Acknowledged receipt of financial reports received for review, as prepared by Sibley & Newell, CPA

• Approved invoice from Alpha Testing i/a/o $1,642 • Approved Change Order #1, i/a/o $5,626; contract total will now be $104,924.00 Authorized Police Jury President to sign Public Transit Human Service Transportation Plan Purchasing Agent to presented sealed bids received for 2015 supplies; Motion carried to take bids under advisement HMPG Health Unit Wind Retrofit & Roof Project: Received notice from Disaster Recovery Specialist that payment has been submitted for processing. Motion carried to pay the following upon the Parish receiving the funding:

• Authorized Forte & Tablada’s approval & for payment #6 to W a i n w r i g h t Construction i/a/o $10,811.60 payable from HHM Fund

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• Authorized and approved Wainwright to order metal screens for front entrance ( Total cost is $8,315.65; FEMA will pay 75%; SHPJ to pay 25% of cost, $2,078.91

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Approved employees’ leave time report Accepted fuel, and/or work reports by Superintendent Approved checks written after the last regular meeting in the total amount of $139,237.03 and tonight’s checks totaling $259,156.36 The meeting was adjourned to meet in regular session at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2015 ___________________ Thomas Wicker, President St. Helena Parish Police Jury State of Louisiana ___________________ Sharonda Brown, Sec-Treasurer St. Helena Parish Police Jury State of Louisiana 5078933-jan 15-1t

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Marilyn Baker addressed issues concerning the maintenance and upkeep of the 5th Ward Recreation District building FYI*** Ms. Virginia Bell will begin emailing grant report to Jurors Rita Allen presented OEP report Motion carried to authorize Secretary-Treasurer to open new checking account (Sales Tax Fund) at FGB No action taken on paying the 2015 LA ROV Association dues & registration fees for Mary Hall & Keyecho Muse to attend the 2015 Annual Registrar of Voters Seminar March 35, 2015 Authorized the Greensburg Community Market to continue to use the Courthouse Square & facilities on the last Saturday of each month for the 2015 calendar year Authorized the naming of a private road, Sunset Blvd; the road is located off Anita Dr. in the Pine Ridge Subdivision, District 5

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PUBLIC NOTICE VILLA FELICIANA MEDICAL COMPLEX Public Water Supply ID: LA1037009 Consumer Confidence Report The Water We Drink We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2013. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below: Source Name

Source Water Type

VILLA FEL GER HOSP WELL 001 (TOWER WELL)

Ground Water

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial Contaminants - such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Inorganic Contaminants - such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. Pesticides and Herbicides - which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. Organic Chemical Contaminants – including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive Contaminants – which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply’s susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of ‘MEDIUM’. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learn more about your drinking water, please contact MARK ANDERS at 225-634-4017. If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. VILLA FELICIANA MEDICAL COMPLEX is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals - Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2013. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. In the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the following definitions: Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water. Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) – nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person. Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow. Maximum contaminant level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) – the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety. Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. During the period covered by this report we had below noted violations of drinking water regulations. Type