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SERVING THE PARISHES OF EAST FELICIANA, WEST FELICIANA AND ST. HELENA 1st Year, No. 15

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Teaching lessons that go beyond classroom ‘Leader in Me’ program based on popular book

BY HOWARD ARCENEAUX Special to The Advocate

ST. FRANCISVILLE — Jean Woodside has noticed a difference in her fourth-graders at Bains Elementary School this school year.

“When the kids come in each morning, they all have a job, they own the room,” said Woodside.

“It makes a huge difference.

When they come into the room, they know it’s their responsibility and they take care of it.

They’ve learned something that extends into life.”

Woodside credits the “Leader In Me” program, which was implemented for Bains Lower and Bains Elementary students earlier in the school year. Leader in Me doesn’t teach students what to think, it teaches them how to think, she said.

Based on the book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” the program is designed to equip students with the self-confidence and skills needed to thrive in life.

It teaches the value of leadership, accountability, adaptability, initiative, cross-cultural skills, problem-solving, communication, creativity and teamwork based on the seven guiding principles outlined in the book and a follow-up, “The Leader in Me.” “At this age, the kids learn they can positively influence others with their actions and to think about being proactive in every situation,” Woodside said. “Children can be leaders.”

West Feliciana Superintendent of Schools Hollis Milton credits Bains Lower School Librarian Linda Holmes and Family Service Center Supervisor Bridget Plauche with helping to implement the program.

“Linda told me about the program last spring and how it puts a positive imprint on children and after she went to a Leader in äSee PROGRAM, page 5G

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High school brings back baseball,softball

BY STEPHANIE WARREN

St. Helena

Baseball and softball are returning to St. Helena Parish’s high school.

St. Helena College and Career Academy Athletic Director and head football coach Brandon Brown worked to bring the sports back for area athletes.

Brown said that when he came to St. Helena two years ago, there were very few sports offered at the school — only football, basketball and track.

Along with the construction

of the new facilities, one of the things administrators wanted to change was the culture at the school.

“We want to help our kids in any avenue that we can. We have wonderful kids at our school, but with St. Helena being a rural community, they don’t have anything to do,” Brown said. “A lot of times, if they have idle time, that’s when they tend to get into trouble. We wanted to eliminate those problems by adding more sports.”

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Brown said plans also are in the works for a volleyball program.

Superintendent Kelli Joseph said she is excited to offer more athletic programs for the students.

“Coach Brown came into St. Helena with a clear vision to develop a robust athletic program for our students that will foster high levels of success on and off the field. He has made significant progress within a very short amount of time,” Joseph said. “Adding baseball and other sports within the athletic program is just another step

he’s taken toward achieving his vision. We are all very proud of his accomplishments.”

Physical science teacher Keidron Davis will be the head baseball coach, and eighthgrade math teacher and head basketball coach Daranecia Williams will coach softball.

Davis said the program will face challenges.

“I have confidence in our kids to succeed and I know they will exhibit good sportsmanship,” Davis said.

Williams is a St. Helena Central High School alumna who played softball at the school.

“I think this is a great thing for our girls; they always ask what more can they do,” Williams said.

With the school starting the league from the bottom, Brown said they will be reaching out to the community for help with getting the plans in motion.

During its Jan. 12 meeting, the Police Jury voted to grant the school access to Charlie Overton Park in Greensburg for practices.

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ANNUAL LIVESTOCK SHOW SHOWCASES 4-H,FFA IN FELICIANAS

Clayton Daniel, 15, a ninthgrader from West Feliciana, was Premier Exhibitor award winner with her Boer goat during Saturday’s Feliciana 4-H and Future Farmers of America Livestock Show in St. Francisville.

Alli Spillman, 14, a ninthgrader from West Feliciana Parish, gets ready to show her pig at the Livestock Show held Saturday in St. Francisville.

Cade Dubois, a 17-yearold West Feliciana High School senior from Angola, tends to his pig during the livestock show.

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Some of the students, like 12-year-old Callie DeLee and her 9-year-old brother Trevor, have The Feliciana 4-H and Future been involved with showing aniFarmers of America partnered mals for most of their lives. In to host the annual mini-farm and fact, Meredith DeLee, the mother livestock show Jan. 16-17 at the of Callie and Trevor, is West FeliWest Feliciana Sports Park Barn. ciana’s assistant extension agent, Eighty-two students from East and she was a big part of why this and West Feliciana competed in a year’s event went so smoothly. She host of animal show categories for had help, like Leanna Cupit, East beef and dairy cattle, goats, swine, Feliciana’s assistant extension agent, and many more volunteers. chicken and rabbits.

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“It’s a very personally rewarding activity,” DeLee said. “I feel good by what I’ve done if I get to help kids out. I couldn’t do anything different.”

While their mom was busy running Saturday’s competitions, keeping records and handing out ribbons, the younger DeLees were

From left, Adam Wilson, 7, of Baton Rouge; Christian King, 10, of St. Francisville; Ashtyn Wilson, 3, of Zachary; and Kyra King, 11, of St. Francisville; observe newborn chicks.

busy showing their animals. They ook home a haul of blue ribbons: Callie won first place for Hereford Late Junior Yearling Heifers, Champion Hereford Female and non-Brahman Commercial Heifers Class 1.

Trevor won first and second place for non-Brahman Commercial Heifers Class 2, Grand Champion Commercial Heifer and ReäSee 4-H, page 2G

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west feliciana The fondest memories of friends Upon the likely closing of my alma mater, Redemptorist High School, I can’t help but reflect back to my Catholic school girl days in uniform and being taught by the nuns, the School Sisters of Notre Dame, and the priests, the Redemptorists.

My academia prior to St. Gerard Majella Elementary School was in public school, where all my classes were taught by one teacher.

But there I was, switching classes for the first time in this historic three-story building that was St. Gerard.

It was exciting for a public school transfer. The building was large for a fifth-grader, yet I’m certain if I were to roam the halls today, the building would be much smaller than in my memories.

Some of those friends I made that first year at St. Gerard are among my closest, dearest pals today.

After the sixth grade, it was on to Redemptorist Junior High School, domain of seventh- through ninth-graders.

Redemptorist Senior High, as it was called, was for sophomores, juniors and seniors.

When you’re the most senior grade in any school, a sense of entitlement and respect comes with being at the top of the student hierarchy. But as luck would have it, the year us ninth-graders were to rule the school, my class, the class of 1988, was transferred to the high school and became

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the first freshman class in Redemptorist’s history.

So, not only were we deprived of being the oldest students in junior high, but now we were back at the bottom of the student totem pole as the first freshmen class — a devastating turn of events in the life of a teen.

Still, I have only the fondest memories of education at my dear old alma mater.

Meanwhile, around West Feliciana …

Elementary School and at 1:45 p.m. for Bains Elementary students.

However, times have been changed by the schools, and the Allureds will now perform at 8:15 a.m. at Bains Elementary and 9:30 a.m. at Bains Lower Elementary.

Both performances will be in the gym.

meet at 5 p.m. Feb. 3 to finish the book “Croak” by Gina D’Amico.

Members will also be selecting and starting a new book for February.

The YA Cafe Book Club meets at the West Feliciana Parish Library, 5114 Burnett Road, St. Francisville.

Call the library at (225) 6353364 for information.

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Audubon State Historic Site, Nellie McKinsey, of St. Fran11788 La. 965, St. Francisville, cisville, turns 90 on Jan. 22. presents Catching Fire from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 24. EvCelebrating 90 eryone is invited to learn the Nellie McKinsey, of St. art and science of building a Francisville, turns 90 on Jan. fire and then test their skills 22. with primitive fire-making Happy 90th birthday, Nellie, techniques. from your children, grandFor information, call (225) children, great-grandchildren 635-3739. and great-great-grandchildren, who love you and wish Harvey Rabbit and Friends you the happiest of days.

Tim and Laura Allured, YA Cafe Book Club creators of Harvey Rabbit and Friends, were initially The YA Cafe Book Club scheduled to perform at 9 for West Feliciana middle a.m. Jan. 22 at Bains Lower and high school students will

Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main St., Zachary, is offering a free prenatal and newborn baby care class at 10 a.m. Jan. 31 in the hospital’s staff development classroom.

The workshop is an overview of what to expect during pregnancy and delivery for the soon-to-be mom as well as baby care basics that new or expectant moms need to know to care for their newborns.

A tour of Baby Lane — the labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum unit — is included.

Partners are encouraged to attend; child care is not provided.

Registration is required.

New or expectant mothers from West Feliciana are invited to attend.

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Photographers connect images to literature Advocate staff report A Celebration of Literature and Art Inc. has selected the images for an exhibit at the Writers and Readers Symposium slated for Feb. 21 at Hemingbough in St. Francisville.

Photographers were asked to submit photographs that connect with a work of literature.

Darlene Reaves, organizer for the exhibit, said photographers were to use their talent for photography, imagination and creativity to make a connection between literature and art.

The following artists’ work will be displayed at the symposium: Niki Chisolm, Rene Maggio, Darlene Reaves, Helena Reynolds, Robert Reynolds, Charles Stutts and Peter Ver-

bois.

Because Reaves is organizing the exhibit, her photographs will not be included in the top three photographs of the audience choice competition.

The top three photographers whose images are selected will receive an autographed book of their choice from one of the authors featured at the symposium — Moira Crone, Ava Leavell Haymon, Abigail Padgett and Richard Sexton.

“St. Francisville has become a mecca for creative souls — artists, musicians, designers, authors relishing its peaceful atmosphere and stimulating environs, and the slow cold month of February is enlivened by a well-established gathering that draws interested readers and writers from a

wide area,” said author and St. Francisville native Anne Butler. “Its name has evolved into Celebration of Literature and Art to reflect a new diversity, but for nearly a decade, this daylong symposium has given writers of all stripes a chance to speak about their creative processes and mingle with enthusiastic fans.”

The symposium will feature writing workshops for students and professionals, a juried exhibit of literature-related photography, and monthly readings and musical activities leading up to the main event Feb. 21.

“Last year we had to quit selling tickets and turn people away. Our seating is quite limited as we wish to maintain an intimacy between the audience and the authors at this event,”

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took place all day Saturday, there was a 4-H mini-farm on Friday, and DeLee estimates 1,000 students toured throughout the day.

“It’s not about parents or volunteers doing all the work,” DeLee said. “The kids need to do it themselves and they’ll learn life skills. Even if none of these kids go on to have any kind of career in agriculture, at least they’ll know about this kind of stuff because they’re doing it.”

The LSU District Show will be Feb. 4-7 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. The LSU State Show will be Feb. 1421 also at the Lamar-Dixon Center. The Southern University Show will be March 5-7.

“The parish competition is a good warm-up practice with the animals,” DeLee said. “It’s a good learning experience for them and will prepare them for what they will see at the district event.”

For information about 4-H, contact DeLee in West Feliciana at (225) 635-3614 or Cupit in East Feliciana at (225) 683-3101.

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The children are the third generation of DeLees to raise show animals. Their father, David DeLee, raises beef cattle commercially on the family’s land.

The children are also active in rodeo competitions, and the family produces cattle for roping. They also have a couple of goats, which are used for girls’ roping.

“It’s a family deal, we’re all involved,” said Meredith DeLee, who is employed by LSU’s Agricultural Center and has a degree in agriculture from LSU with an educational certification. She’s been working in West Feliciana for a year and a half.

“We spend more than the average person on that kind of stuff — timewise and moneywise. Our kids don’t know anything different.”

Some of the participants were veterans like the DeLees, while

DeVarre Dyson, 10, a fourthgrader from West Feliciana Parish, calms his hen before showing for the first time. others were in their first showing event.

“A lot of the exhibitors have parents that showed animals and a lot that never did,” Meredith DeLee said. “They just moved to the area and don’t have a background, but their kids want to be involved.”

While the competitive events

Olivia Pass, event chairwoman, said.

“As of Jan. 1, we have sold about half of the available tickets, so I encourage those interested in attending to get tickets now to guarantee a place for themselves and save some money.”

Seating for the symposium is limited to 225.

Tickets, if purchased in January, are $40 each and include lunch — gumbo and jambalaya or vegetarian plate.

Visit brownpapertickets.com and select “browse events” at bottom or www.outreach.lsu. edu and select “field trips.”

Ticket price increases to $50 in February and $60 at the door, if any remain.

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west feliciana Library has calendar bursting with teen activities

BY STACY GILL

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This year’s murder mystery was held at the fictitious Ravenwood Manor (the library). Alexander described it as “a party at a mansion with shady, big-wig people from the city.�

About 18 teens attended each mystery dinner, participated in

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Bransley Butler steadies her leaning tower of Jenga at game night at the parish library Dec. 18 in St. Francisville.

As the West Feliciana Library’s teen consultant, Desiree Alexander is responsible for organizing youth activities, games and events.

Alexander works as a media specialist and technology liaison as well in Zachary at the Career and Technical Center’s library, keeping both libraries’ calendars filled with events for children and teens.

An event for teens and tweens on Dec. 18 pitted students against teachers for a night of battles and competitive fun at the West Feliciana Parish Library.

Game Night invited youth from parish schools to bring a teacher or school employee for a night of games. “Students who brought teachers also won a prize,� Alexander said.

For two hours, local teens and tweens competed with one another and a few teachers, playing Jenga, Scrabble, Uno, chess and checkers, and even some classic games such as Clue, Go Fish, Old Maid and hula hoop.

Alexander also held a do-ityourself snow globe activity in December and threw a murder

a best mask contest and were awarded gift cards and prizes. “Both events were a huge success,� Alexander said.

For information about upcoming teen events in West Feliciana, email Alexander at wfplteen librarian@gmail.com or call the library at (225) 635-3364.

Allison GagnĂŠ was the ‘murder’ victim at the West Feliciana Parish Library’s teen event Jan. 10. mystery dinner party at both libraries for students from the St. Francisville and Zachary communities.

The second annual Teen Murder Mystery is a program that develops over a three-course meal, Alexander explained. “One of the guests ‘dies’ during the second course and the murderer is revealed during the third,� Alexander said.

According to Alexander, during each course, guests are given roles to play and receive clues that they must try to solve while mingling with the other guests. “They are the detectives. They have notepads and don’t know if they’ll be the victim or the murderer until it actually happens,�

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Four West Feliciana teens and tweens were winners at the Teen Murder Mystery dinner held at the parish library in St. Francisville on Jan. 10. From left are Anna Maxwell, who won the mask contest; Zaria Carr and Toby Nichols, who both guessed the murderer correctly; and Riley Charlet, who won the memory game.

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west feliciana River Bend donation to support BE WISE program

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Entergy River Bend Station presented an $18,674 donation to the West Feliciana Parish Drug and Alcohol Awareness Council to assist local educators in the BE WISE program to be taught in the first, fourth and sixth grades. The check was presented Jan. 7 at the council’s board meeting. Gathering, from left, are Luanne Vaccaro, council executive assistant; Ivy Cutrer, council director; Eric Olson, River Bend vice president; and Mark Givens, of River Bend.

Amy Betts, a certified instructor, is set to teach ageappropriate lessons about making good choices as well as drug, alcohol and nicotine awareness to first-, fourth- and sixth-grade students. “The program teaches wise decision-making involving violence, bullying and healthier

lifestyles. We know that reaching these children at a young ages helps them as they mature,� Vaccaro said.

The funds also will be used for the project’s administrator and a teacher to attend the Lifesavers National Conference to learn best practices, according to the council.

East Feliciana Parish residents will have a new place to shop beginning this spring.

Construction has begun on the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market on Plank Road in Clinton.

The new business will feature a full-service grocery, pharmacy and select household merchandise.

Wal-Mart Supercenters average 179,000 square feet in size, while Wal-Mart Neighborhood Markets average 38,000 square feet, according to a Wal-Mart news release. “This traditional grocery Advocate staff photo by STEPHANIE WARREN store allows us to serve comConstruction has begun on the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Marmunities in new ways, providing affordable fresh food, ket on Plank Road in Clinton. Town officials expect the new generating jobs and bringing business to be open by April 1. customers and economic activity to surrounding areas,� the store for its grand opening Supercenter, 5801 Main St. For hiring information, call said Wal-Mart associate and scheduled for April 1.

A hiring center is available the personnel department at assistant account executive inside the Zachary Wal-Mart (225) 654-0313.

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WEST FELICIANA PETS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION The West Feliciana Animal Humane Society coordinates volunteer and donor efforts in support of the James L. “Bo� Bryant Animal Shelter, 9946 W. Feliciana Parkway, St. Francisville, which operates as a low-kill shelter. Dogs and cats are available for adoption. Dogs are $75 and cats cost $50; the fee covers spaying/neutering, deworming, rabies shot, tests and all immunizations until the animal Photos provided by DARLENE REAVES

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Advocate staff report A $18,674 donation from Entergy’s River Bend Station on Jan. 7 will assist local educators in teaching children about the dangers of drug and alcohol addiction through the Beginning Early to Make Wise Decisions Insuring Specific Education program, said Luanne Vaccaro, executive assistant, West Feliciana Parish Drug and Alcohol Awareness Council.

River Bend Station Vice President Eric Olson presented the grant to the West Feliciana Parish Drug and Alcohol Awareness Council, which operates under the umbrella of the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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JACKSON, CLARENCE: 39, address unknown, theft, simple criminal damage to property.

MIRES, CODY: 18, 395 Joe Johnson Road, Holden, felony theft.

ROBINSON, BRANDON: 24, 10202 Anna Moore Lane, Marrero, domestic abuse, trespassing, phone harassment.

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East Feliciana Parish schools observed College and Career Awareness Week with several activities during December. Students, faculty and staff wearing shirts from a college or university. Observing college awareness week are, standing from left, Roger Green, dean of students; LaTonya Ringo, paraprofessional; Casey Edwards, eighth-grade English language arts teacher; Karen Gipson; and Francis Ealy, in front.

Parish celebrates college, career awareness Advocate staff report All East Feliciana Parish schools observed College and Career Awareness Week in December with several activities, school administrators said.

From early childhood to 12th grade, students were exposed to the benefits of obtaining a post-secondary education.

Guest speakers, door-decorating contests and more highlighted the week at the schools.

To end the week, students, faculty and staff wore shirts from a college or university.

East Feliciana High School expanded observance of college and career awareness over the course of the week.

Activities included college and university door-decorating, student dress for success day, and college extra-curricular showcase where faculty and staff highlighted Greek organizations, clubs and sports found on college campuses.

Each homeroom class at Jackson Elementary School

created a display celebrating college and highlighting student work ranging from word problems about college that students developed in math class to essays about college majors that students wrote during English language arts class.

East Feliciana Enrichment Academy celebrated college and career awareness with door decorations, a college jersey contest and guest speakers.

Teacher Adrian Dunn served as the college motivational speaker. Melvin Spears, former head football coach at Grambling State University and Alcorn State University, was the keynote speaker.

At East Feliciana Middle School, teachers selected colleges and provided entrance requirements to students.

College readiness discussions were held in classrooms.

Students completed essays about their selected college and career choice. Southern

University Talent Search took part during college and career awareness activities.

Clinton Elementary School students celebrated College Day by wearing either a college T-shirt or college colors.

Students had the opportunity to win a prize by designing a poster or flier for their chosen college.

Students completed an “Educational Journey” activity with family members for extra credit. Students brought facts about their chosen college to share with their class.

Teachers conducted a lesson from the “College-Going Culture Resources and Materials” website.

Slaughter Elementary School took part in various activities to promote college awareness. Teachers led a brief discussion with students with the prompt, “What would you like to be when you grow up?” Classes discussed the necessary steps that lead to college.

Me conference, she got me excited about it and the teachers and administrators,” said Milton. “Everything was wonderful, except the price.”

The program cost $65,000 to implement for training and materials and with the system’s budget so tight, he didn’t know where to turn.

“One day I was talking with Lane Grigsby (a Baton Rouge businessman) and he likes the fact we’re an innovative district, and I told him about the LIM program,” Milton said. “He asked ‘What’s stopping you?’ and I said the cost. He wrote a check to cover the entire amount. I can’t thank him enough.”

The staff of both schools, including administrators, teachers and workers, went through two days of training, and Milton

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Habit 1: Be Proactive Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind Habit 3: Put First Things First Habit 4: Think Win/Win Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood Habit 6: Synergize Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw said it was critical they bought into the program, which they did. It was implemented this year, and it has made a marked difference.

“It teaches every kid from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade how to be an overall well-rounded person,” Milton said. “They learn by doing. It builds good citizenship and everybody in the schools took to it immediately. You see it in the kids and the adults.”

Milton said there are currently 1,992 schools nationwide involved in the Leader in Me program. The goal is to become one of 103 Lighthouse schools, meaning the school is exemplified as a model for others to emulate.

“It’s a three-year process to become a Lighthouse district, but we’re moving faster,” said Milton.

Bains Principal Abby Cochran has embraced the program.

Each morning, when she reads her announcements, she teaches one of the habits, then the teachers talk about it for the rest of the day. The school also held a Leader in Me family night in November with guest speaker Dr. Dana Andrus.

“We’re not trying to create CEOs,” Milton said, “We just want the children to live up to their potential. Once you plant the seed, this program helps them grow organically.”

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one-call System 1 (800) 272-3020 Help Us Keep You Safe How to Recognize a Natural Gas Leak Natural gas leaks may be detected by one of the following indications on or near our pipelines’ right-of-way: 1. A gaseous or hydrocarbon odor.

2. A blowing or hissing sound.

3. Dust blowing from a hole in the ground.

4. Continuous bubbling in one spot in wet or flooded area.

5. Dead vegetation (grass, shrubs or trees.)

6. Abnormally dry or hardened soil.

7. Fire apparently coming from the ground or burning above the ground. caution : Gas that has accumulated in a confined space is subject to exploSion. Please stay away from immediate area of any suspected gas leak and contact the City of Zachary Gas Maintenance Department!

note: City of Zachary does not maintain buried piping between the gas meter and the house or business. The customer is responsible for maintaining and repairing this section of gas piping from leakage. These buried lines should be checked periodically for leakage.

If you need additional information, suspect a natural gas leak or in case of emergency concerning a City of Zachary gas main or service line, immediately call:

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east feliciana Take in some history at Centenary State Historic Site Centenary State Historic Site, 3522 College St., Jackson, offers daily site tours of the commemorative park from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The tour begins at the Professor’s House and consists of an introduction to the site’s history and a walk-through of the house. The tour continues outside and passes by the original locations of the east wing dormitory and main academic building on the way to the west wing dormitory. Once at the west wing, the exhibit room, dorm room, hospital room and classroom will be toured.

A new introductory history video will be shown to visitors.

For more information, call (225) 634-7925.

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Council on Aging

The East Feliciana Council on Aging, 11102 Bank St., Clinton, is open 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday. 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, said

Dolly Zimmer, with the Council on Aging.

In addition to daily activities for seniors, public transportation to East Baton Rouge Parish is provided Monday through Friday by the East Feliciana Public Transit. For information, call the Council on Aging at (225) 683-9862.

THURSDAY, JAN. 22: Devotional at 11:30 a.m. followed by blood pressure checks FRIDAY: Arthritis movement exercise class begins at 11 a.m.

City Hall, 11209 Bank St. If attending the job fair, you must complete an online application at walmart.com/careers or by visiting the hiring kiosk at Customer Service of the Zachary Wal-Mart Supercenter, 5801 Main St., prior to coming to the job fair. Select “Cashier” for store No. 428 and store No. 3839 on your application for hiring purposes.

For information, call the Zachary Wal-Mart at (225) 6540313.

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Founders Day

A job fair for those interested in employment at the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market in Clinton will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday at Clinton

The town of Jackson is set to celebrate its 200th birthday Saturday, Jan. 31, and intends to keep celebrating with a yearlong Bicentennial Bash.

Goff’s work featured as artist of month

BY STACY GILL

sgill@theadvocate.com CLINTON — Though Marilyn Goff was born in Baton Rouge, her father, Norvel Meeks, and grandfather John F. Meeks were some of first timber people in East and West Feliciana.

“They had the first lumber mill in Jackson called Meeks Lumber Co.,” Goff said. “So, from 3 to 5 years of age, I lived at Stonehenge Plantation in Clinton.”

Goff describes herself as an amateur artist who loves to paint and draw.

“I’ve been painting all my life,” Goff said. As the East Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court’s featured artist for January and February, Goff’s paintings in pastel and watercolor mediums adorn the walls of the office in Clinton.

Since elementary school, Goff has had success as a painter. She won a Catholic Youth Organization art show for a painting of a forest scene she calls “Mystical Forest.”

Her preferred medium is pastel, though some of her artwork is created using watercolor.

“I’ve tried my hand at oils, acrylics, even poster paints,” Goff said, laughing. “But I wanted to try something a little different. That’s when I began working in pastels. I didn’t want to do what everyone else was doing.” Goff describes the medium as a powdered pigment rolled into round or square sticks and held together with a nongreasy binding agent. Artists who work using the pastel medium are sometimes referred to as pastellists.

“They are so soft and blend so beautifully,” Goff said.

Goff’s pastel artwork often includes bold, vivid colors that saturate the paper or canvas.

She once used blank newspaper print to create one of her most impressive pieces — a Native American woman wrapped in red tribal blanket napping with a black cat, which Goff titled “Content.”

Another favorite, “Beating the Storm,” is of a mail carrier racing across the desert on a horse trying to beat an impend-

According to Mary Jo Salmon, chairwoman for the Bicentennial Bash commission, events are planned throughout the year as well as on Jan. 31 for Founder’s Day. Activities on Charter Street (Main Street) and at Centenary State Historic Site will include: guided trolley tours of the Historic District; contests, prizes, open houses and specials at Jackson businesses and shops; and a family poker run, tours and an afternoon concert at Centenary Site.

Visits to the model train exhibits, Republic of West Florida Museum and Charter Street Studio are encouraged.

Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne is expected to speak in the after-

noon. Cake and hot cider will be served.

Everyone who attends will receive a souvenir pin. Historic costumes from any period in the 19th century are encouraged but not mandatory.

Jackson residents as well as friends and visitors from neighboring communities are invited.

All events are free.

In case of inclement weather, all music will be moved to Jackson United Methodist Church, 1727 Sycamore St. 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.

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Marilyn Goff is the featured artist of the month for January at the East Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court’s Office in Clinton. Goff’s photography will be featured in February. ing storm.

“You can see the dust devils and tumbleweeds beginning to roll about and the churning of a colorful, stormy Squaw Valley sky,” Goff said. Most of Goff’s at the Clerk of Court’s office are Western or Native American-themed. Some are of nature scenes in watercolor.

Goff said she learned about primitive camping tribes that followed pioneers out west, so she once packed up and moved to Oregon taking a job as a park ranger. One of Goff’s pieces, different from the others, is “Blessed” and was inspired by a summer trip to Italy. It features the face of a religious icon.

In February, Goff’s artwork as well as some of her photography will be on display. Her collection of photography has been accumulated over the years working as a journalist and as the former publisher of The Watchman.

Goff retired after a 20-year career as an associate professor in the mass communications department at Southern University.

Amanda Hayden, of the Clerk of Court’s office, said local artists from East and West Felici-

ana, like Goff, are welcomed and often featured, however, some artists have been from the communities of Baker and Zachary.

“We try to select artists as local as possible, but sometimes have to go outside the parish,” Hayden said.

The first Clerk of Court, Debbie Hudnall, began featuring area artists’ work on the walls of the office, 12305 St. Helena St. Other businesses in Clinton also use work by artists as part of their decor, such as Red Boot Deli and McKnight’s.

Artists interested in having their work featured at the Clerk of Court’s office, should bring in several pieces for Hayden to review as well as a brief biography.

“Often, more than one artist is featured at a time,” Hayden said.

“We also prefer artists to check out our space as well to see if it will work for them.”

All work to be featured must be approved by the East Feliciana Clerk of Court’s Office.

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Ribbon-cutting for new facilities

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St. Helena College and Career Academy administrators, students and the community celebrated the opening of the new school facilities during a ribbon-cutting celebration on Jan. 16. Holding the ribbon, from left, are Candace Robertson; Al Travis, St. Helena Parish School Board member, District 6; Virginia Bell, School Board member, District 5; Northshore Technical Community College Dean Sharon Hornsby; Edward ‘Scott’ Galmon, former School Board president, District 2; Superintendent Kelli Joseph; Linda Chaney, School Board president, District 3; Joyce Porter, School Board member, District 1; and Willie ‘George’ Lee, former School Board member, District 4.

Clinton resident named new medical director Advocate staff report Clinton resident Dr. Thomas N. Trahan has been named the new medical director of Lane Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center in Zachary.

Trahan, who has more than 26 years of experience in emergency medicine, replaces Dr. Howard Martin, who recently retired. Trahan previously was medical director of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Lane Regional, according to a news release.

Originally from Maurice, Trahan graduated from what was then the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette, earned his medical degree at LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport, and com-

ing as chief resident in family medicine at Earl K. Long Hospital in Baton Rouge, the release said.

During medical school, Trahan was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society as a senior, and is a member of AOA as well as a member of the American Academy of Family Practitioners and American College of Emergency Medicine.

He and his wife of 25 years, Susan, have three children, Alex, Claire and Madeline.

Trahan said that in his free time he enjoys playing golf, reading and following LSU sports.

To contact Trahan at the Photo provided by JULIE MCLIN Lane Wound Care and HyperDr. Thomas Trahan baric Oxygen Therapy Center, 4917 W. Park Drive, call (225) pleted his residency train- 658-4110.

Mastering the art of aiming high triumphs and successThere comes a point es are the pathways to and time in each of our others’ prosperity. It is lives when we reach a vitally important as a turning point. In other parish that we begin to words, we reach a aim higher. We began crossroads. Our lives to see the untapped poare myriad complexitential in each person ties. In order to weave in this parish. First, our way through the we must recognize the mazes of life, we must ONE ST. potential we possess rise above the intrica- HELENA as individuals. cies of everyday life.

JASPER Many times, we alWe must aim higher.

KNIGHTEN low God-given talents We must be in purto lie dormant. As suit of a higher calling. We must abandon medi- a result, some child, family member, co-worker or ocrity and accept a higher standard of living and excel- neighbor’s life hangs in the balance due to acceptance lence in every aspect of our of mediocrity and the status lives. The ability to attain quo. We must learn to excel greatness is within each of in every area of our lives. If our grasp, and it lies within we aim for only greatness, our moral compass. then others’ standards will One fact of life I have be raised. come to realize is that our Our community’s bond is destinies are linked together one only we can understand. in an unspoken fashion. Our

Our community’s bond is one only we can accurately depict. In the future, it is my prayer and vision that history will tell the story of a parish as a hopeful, faithful, active and progressive community. It is important to remember: A vision says what will be, not what can be. In due time, the world will see what we have known in our hearts for years.

From this moment forward, aim higher. The sky is not the limit for our schoolchildren. The sky is not the limit for our communities and parish. Let us continue to move forward with purpose. Let us begin a mission together for greatness.

Greatness is who we are — not what we can be.

Contact Jasper Knighten at jasperknighten@yahoo.com.

honored with 2015 Happy Birthday to Lisa Louisiana Teacher of Cutrer Gill, of Amite, Jan. the Year.

20; Harold Wall, of Chinnn pola, Jan. 22; Greg VarThe first-class manado, of Amite, Jan. 23; chinist grads of the Christy Sessions Kervin, Baton Rouge Commuof New Orleans and fornity College Jackson merly Independence, and Roy Gill, of Holden, both BUTTERFLY Campus, on Dec. 17, consisted of six stuJan. 24; Rita Allen, of WINGS Easleyville, Holly Jones FRAN SNODDY dents, five men and one woman. Bravo.

Pellerito, of Grangeville, nnn and “yours truly,” all Jan. DEMCO employees 25; and Hannah Ayers, of honored for their years of serWoodstock, Georgia, Connie vice included Julie Burns and Cutrer Davis, of Amite, and James Wells, 35 years; Levy Betty Allen Bardwell, of EasSibley, 30 years; Darren Harleyville, all Jan. 26. rell, 25 years; Matt Reid, 20 nnn years; Trent Bigner, Chad NorCongratulations to St. Helred, Austin Hudson and Mike ena Parish sheriff’s deputy Chiasson, 15 years; Tommy George Baker and his new Klein, Jamie Barry, Cecil partner, Gundy, in the rescue program Universal K-9. This is Grady, Jonathon Crowder and Phillip Harris, 10 years; a new program to Sheriff Nat and Jimmy Holden, Nick Williams and his crew.

Saucier, Corey Sharpe, Jake nnn Lane, Chastity McClure, Andy Congratulations to the St. Castello, D.J. Doguet, Travis Helena football players on Glascock and Lee Guilliot, five their first-team honors for years.

Class 7-A District squad. nnn Teachers honored in St. Francisville were Carla Jackson, Teresa Pritchard and Karlyn Jones. Jackson was

nnn Love and prayers are extended to these families who lost these loved ones: Jennifer Lynn Broussard and Frank A. Coley. nnn There are times when it seems like the light of God is dimmed because of the things in your life blocking it out. If we walk in His light today, we may discover anew that God’s light, Jesus, is always shining on our hearts. Paul said in 2 Corinthians 4:6 that it is God who commanded light to shine out of the darkness, who has shone in our hearts. Paul goes on to say: We are hardpressed on every side, yet not crushed, perplexed but not in despair, persecuted but not forsaken, struck down but not destroyed,” in verses 8-9. In our dark circumstances, God’s light is always shining in our hearts.

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Brinsmade, Akbar Fairchild

Police Jury Let the good times roll elects new this Mardi Gras season officers Advocate staff report St. Helena Parish Police Juror Theodore McCray Jr. was elected as jury president by a 6-0 vote Jan. 13 during the jury’s first meeting of the year.

Juror Warren McCray Jr. was elected as the McCray jury’s vice president with a 6-0 vote.

Theodore McCray replaces Thomas Wicker, who had served as president.

Theodore McCray said one of his priorities in the coming year will be to restore credibility to the parish.

“I feel the Police Jury, along with other parish officials, have made great strides in restoring trust both in local and state wide venues,” Theodore McCray said.

In other business, the Audubon Regional Library Board of Commissioners requested the appointment of Roger Wiersema to the board for a five-year term.

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type of assistance from the community residents would be greatly appreciated.

Maintenance on the park is set to begin, and tryouts for baseball and softball will be held in the next couple of weeks, Brown said.

For information regarding the program or to find out how you can help, call coach Brown at (225) 222-4402 or email him at bbrown@sthpk-12.net.

With Mardi Gras season fast approaching, various cities already have begun holding parades. Here are a few tips if you plan on attending any: n Arrive early so your family can beat the larger crowds.

Usually, designated parade routes are the safest place for a family to be. n Write your cellphone number on your children’s arms in permanent marker, so it does not wash away, in the event they get lost in the crowd. n Have a designated location in case the family is separated, and point out police officers to your children so they know to go to law enforcement in case they forget your designated spot.

Parent Academy opening

Opening night for the Parent Academy at St. Helena College and Career Academy will be Feb. 3 in the cafeteria at the school. Reception and registration begins at 4:30 p.m., and

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general assembly begins at 5:30 p.m.

Classes begin at 6 p.m.

For information on the Parent Academy, call (225) 2224349.

Sunday school rally

There will be a school rally at Lazard Temple Church, 15750 La. 43, Greensburg, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

For more information, call the church at (225) 222-4858.

Contact Stephanie Warren by phone at (985) 517-4869 or send email to swarren@ theadvocate.com.

ST. HELENA PARISH BOOKINGS The following were arrested and booked into the St. Helena Parish Jail from Jan. 7-11: BYRD, PARNELL: 50, 33 Johnnie B Lane, Darlington, aggravated flight from an officer, reckless operation, driving while intoxicated, open container, driving under suspension.

HARRIS, NIKATA: 26, 626 Horseshoe Road, Greensburg, theft.

MELTON, HUEY: 53, 52150 La. 16, Amite, aggravated assault, home invasion, unauthorized entry of inhabited dwelling.

RICARD, ANDRA: 37, 38911 La. 16, Amite, simple battery.

WALLACE, TIFFINY: 28, 626 Horseshoe Road, Greensburg, theft.

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 Bruce Bennett issued the following sentences on Jan. 9: HUGHES, SHIRLEY: Five years suspended sentence to five years probation on charges of

bank fraud.

WASHINGTON, CALVIN: Four years with the Department of Corrections on charges of possession of Schedule II narcotics.

Judge Bruce Bennett issued the following sentence on Jan. 12: CURRY, MICHAEL: Six months suspended to two years probation on charges of carrying a concealed weapon.

Akbar Fairchild Brinsmade of Biloxi, MS, beloved husband of the late Juanita Maurice Phillips Brinsmade, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 28, 2014, after a devastating bout of pneumonia.

Born in Puebla, Mexico, on May 31, 1917, to Robert Bruce and Helen Steenbock Brinsmade, Mr. Brinsmade always had strong academic interests.

He and his six siblings were brought up and went to school in Mexico, where their father was a mining engineer for over thirty years, and all became fluent in Spanish. Mr. Brinsmade also developed fluency in several other languages through the years. After receiving a bachelor of science degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, he went on to earn a master of science degree in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and pursued additional studies at Tulane University. First as an employee and later as a consultant, Akbar Brinsmade worked for a multitude of major corporations in the space and petrochemical industries around the world, including years spent in Saudi Arabia, the Caribbean, and South America. He holds a patent for a space station gravity bed and authored the book Travel to the Stars in 1996, as well as chapters in the book Solid Rocket Technology in 1967. In addition, Mr. Brinsmade completed his father's manuscript of Logical Liberalism, following the elder Mr. Brinsmade's untimely death in 1936, and published it in 1952. Believing

untimely published it in 1952. Believing passionately in continuous, lifelong learning, he continued to conduct research and publish in professional periodicals.

When his wife of 63 years developed a form of nonHodgkin's lymphoma in 2007, he embarked on intensive study to find the root cause of the disease, developing a theory-- "The Origin and Cure for Cancer" which was presented at the 2013 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting. His latest work, "The Center of Intelligent Life in the Universe and an Early Warning," was presented in November at the 2014 AIChE Annual Meeting and stems from his knowledge of space technology and concern for future generations.

An emeritus member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, he was a fellow of the American Institute of Chemists and a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and the American Chemical Society.

While working to develop airplane fuel during World War II, in the Houston laboratories of Shell Oil, Mr. Brinsmade met Juanita Phillips, a bright former educator turned lab technician.

The couple married in Houston, June 16, 1944, celebrating with war-time rations, and began a life together that produced three children and moved the family to New York City; Los Angeles, CA; Caracas, Venezuela; Charlotte, NC; Madison, WI; Cumberland, MD; Castle Rock, CO; Slidell, LA; Diamondhead, MS; and Biloxi, where they survived Hurricane Katrina in their home and rebuilt after the devastation.

Although the couple had been active in both community affairs and their Lutheran church wherever the family lived, in recent years hearing loss and Mrs. Brinsmade's delicate health prevented them from enjoying many previous enthusiasms. Mr. Brinsmade, however, in addition to his scientific pursuits, continued his involvement in local, national,

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and international legislation and affairs, voted regularly, and lobbied for causes which interested him. His strong character, sharp mind, attention to detail, and superb memory were appreciated and admired by all who knew him and remained with him throughout his life. Akbar Brinsmade was predeceased by his parents, five of his siblings: Virginia S., Robert T., Harold S., and Alan B. Brinsmade and Christine B. Bessey, and, on June 11, 2014, by his beloved wife Juanita P. Brinsmade, with whom he celebrated 70 years of marriage. He is survived by daughters Anne Hudson Brinsmade of Chicago, IL, and Charlotte Lynn Brinsmade Odom of Baton Rouge, LA; son, Robert Bruce Phillips Brinsmade of Cocoa, FL; grandchildren, Carey (Jimmy) Taylor of Prince Frederick, MD, Brian (Holly) Lignelli and Tony Lignelli of Chicago, IL, Nicholas (Sierra) DeFelice of Dunkirk, MD, Joanna DeFelice of New York, NY, Taylor (Christina) Odom of Washington, VA, 2nd Lt. Travis Odom U. S. A. F. of Salt Lake City, UT, and Kayla Odom of Baton Rouge, LA; great-grandchildren Alaena, Jacob, and Zachary Gadwill, Luca, Amelia, Rocco, and Margaret Lignelli; brother Lyon L. (Betsy) Brinsmade of New Braunfels, TX; brothers in law Max Phillips of Fort Worth, TX, and Earl (June) Phillips of Mandeville, LA; a host of nieces and nephews; faithful care-givers Carmen Montoya de Valdivia and Regina Lyons Marshall; and friends. His determination and brilliant mind will be remembered by all who knew him. Memorial service and interment were at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and Cemetery in Wimberley, Texas, on Saturday, January 3, 2014. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in memory of Akbar and Juanita Brinsmade (www.lls.org).

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East and West Feliciana 4-H and Future Farmers of America youth participated in the Feliciana 4-H and FFA Livestock show Saturday in St. Francisville.

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Premier Exhibitor DAIRY

JUNIOR DAIRY WINNER: Eden Robinson, East Feliciana INTERMEDIATE DAIRY WINNER: Owen Brouillette, West Feliciana

BEEF

JUNIOR BEEF WINNER: Victoria Dooley, East Feliciana SENIOR BEEF WINNER: Kam Noble, West Feliciana

GOATS

JUNIOR GOAT WINNER: Morgan Simpson, West Feliciana SENIOR GOAT WINNER: Clayton Daniel, West Feliciana

SWINE

JUNIOR SWINE WINNER: Owen Brouillette, West Feliciana SENIOR SWINE WINNER: Paycen Brouillette, West Feliciana

POULTRY

JUNIOR POULTRY WINNER: Madison Pollet, West Feliciana SENIOR POULTRY WINNER: Paycen Brouillette, West Feliciana

Showmanship SWINE:

SENIOR WINNER: Tristen Depew, West Feliciana INTERMEDIATE WINNER: Paycen Brouillette, West Feliciana JUNIOR WINNER: Owen Brouillette, West Feliciana OVERALL SWINE SHOWMANSHIP WINNER: Paycen Brouillette, West Feliciana

POULTRY:

SENIOR WINNER: Madison Pollet, West Feliciana JUNIOR WINNER: Anna Kate Holmes, West Feliciana

DAIRY:

SENIOR WINNER: Madison Pollet, West Feliciana JUNIOR WINNER: Owen Brouillette, West Feliciana OVERALL DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP WINNER: Madison Pollet, West Feliciana

BEEF:

SENIOR WINNER: Jolee Beauchamp, West Feliciana JUNIOR WINNER: Greer Gardner, East Feliciana OVERALL BEEF SHOWMANSHIP WINNER: Greer Gardner, East Feliciana

GOATS

SENIOR WINNER: Clayton Daniel, West Feliciana JUNIOR WINNER: Morgan Simpson, West Feliciana OVERALL GOAT SHOWMANSHIP WINNER: Morgan Simpson, West Feliciana

Dairy Show Results JERSEY FALL CALVES

FIRST: Caleb Robinson, East Feliciana

JERSEY SPRING YEARLING HEIFERS FIRST: Owen Brouillette, West Feliciana

J E R S EY FA L L Y E A R L I N G HEIFERS FIRST: Madison Pollet, West Felicia OVERALL CHAMPION JERSEY HEIFER: Owen Brouillette, West Feliciana RESERVE CHAMPION JERSEY HEIFER: Madison Pollet, West Feliciana JERSEY JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD COWS FIRST: Lily Grace Robinson, East Feliciana

JERSEY SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD COWS FIRST: Owen Brouillette, West Feliciana OVERALL CHAMPION JERSEY COW: Lily Grace Robinson, East Feliciana RESERVE CHAMPION JERSEY COW: Owen Brouillette, West Feliciana GRAND CHAMPION JERSEY: Lily Grace Robinson, East Feliciana

FIRST: Jason McCray, West Feliciana SECOND: Kelan Moore, West Feliciana

YORKSHIRE CLASS 2 FIRST: Owen Brouillette, West Feliciana SECOND: Kaylee Wilson, West Feliciana THIRD: Ashli Tycer, West Feliciana CHAMPION YORKSHIRE: Owen Brouillette, West Feliciana RESERVE CHAMPION YORKSHIRE: Jason McCray, West Feliciana

CLASS 1

FIRST: Julia Knight, East Feliciana SECOND: Eden Robinson, East Feliciana

AOB CLASS CHAMPION AOB: Paycen Brouillette, West Feliciana RESERVE CHAMPION AOB: Grace Bergeron, East Feliciana

COMMERCIAL DAIRY HEIFER CLASS 2

FIRST: Greer Gardner, East Feliciana CHAMPION COMMERCIAL DAIRY HEIFER: Julia Knight, East Feliciana RESERVE CHAMPION COMMERCIAL DAIRY HEIFER: Greer Gardner, East Feliciana CHAMPION COMMERCIAL DAIRY COW: Garrett Dooley, East Feliciana SUPREME DAIRY: Lily Grace Robinson, East Feliciana

BARROW CLASS 1 FIRST: Owen Brouillette, West Feliciana SECOND: Helen Liz Davis, West Feliciana THIRD: Hunter Delaney, West Feliciana

BARROW CLASS 2 FIRST: Peyton Lamartiniere, West Feliciana SECOND: Hayes Carruth, West Felicia THIRD: Wyatt Lamartiniere, West Feliciana

Beef Show Results BRAFORD BASE LATE JUNIOR HEIFER CALVES FIRST: Peyton Buckram, West Feliciana

BARROW CLASS 3 FIRST: Paycen Brouillette, West Feliciana SECOND: Harrison Lewellyan, West Feliciana CHAMPION BARROW: Owen Brouillette, West Feliciana RESERVE CHAMPION BARROW: Paycen Brouillette, West Feliciana

BRAFORD BASE EARLY JUNIOR HEIFER CALVES

FIRST: Victoria Dooley, East Feliciana SECOND: Jacob Fly, East Feliciana CHAMPION BRAFORD BASE FEMALE: Victoria Dooley, East Feliciana RESERVE CHAMPION BRAFORD BASE FEMALE: Jacob Fly, East Feliciana CHAMPION GREY BRAHMAN FEMALE: Ashley Pugh, East Feliciana CHAMPION ANGUS FEMALE: Emma Olsen, West Feliciana

CROSSBRED CLASS 1

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Ashley Pugh, 10, of Ethel, a student at Slaughter Elementary School, seen with her grandfather,

FIRST: Owen Brouillette, West Feliciana SECOND: Abbi Tycer, West Feliciana THIRD: Kaylee Wilson, West Feliciana

HEREFORD EARLY JUNIOR Lamar Pugh, shows her Grand Champion Brahman Heifer at Saturday’s Feliciana 4-H & FFA CROSSBRED CLASS 2 YEARLING BULLS FIRST: Peyton Lamartiniere, West Livestock Show in St. Francisville.

SUPREME BULL: Greer Gardner, East Feliciana

Feliciana SECOND: Toler Beauchamp, West Feliciana THIRD: Kolbe Smith, West Feliciana

HEREFORD SUMMER HEIFER CALVES FIRST: Jolee Beauchamp, West Feliciana

CROSSBRED CLASS 3 FIRST: Derek Daniel, West Feliciana SECOND: Paycen Brouillette, West Feliciana THIRD: Neal Rachal, West Feliciana

HEREFORD EARLY SUMMER YEARLING HEIFERS FIRST: Kam Noble, West Feliciana

HEREFORD LATE JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFERS

CROSSBRED CLASS 4

FIRST: Callie DeLee, West Feliciana

FIRST: Tristen Depew, West Feliciana SECOND: Kolbe Smith, West Feliciana THIRD: Jolee Beauchamp, West Feliciana

HEREFORD EARLY JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFERS

West Feliciana’s Trevor DeLee, 9, displays his Grand Champion Commercial Heifer at the Sports Park Barn in St. Francisville during Saturday's live- CROSSBRED CLASS 5 stock show featuring 4-H and FIRST: Cameron Rachal, West Future Farmers of America Feliciana members.

SECOND: Tyler Depew, West Fe-

FIRST: Jake Noble, West Feliciana CHAMPION HEREFORD FEMALE: Callie DeLee, West Feliciana RESERVE CHAMPION HEREFORD FEMALE: Kam Noble, West Feliciana

NON-BRAHMAN COMMERCIAL HEIFERS CLASS 1

FIRST: Callie DeLee, West Feliciana

Owen Brouillette, West Feliciana SUPREME BREEDING GILT: Owen Brouillette, West Feliciana

NON-BRAHMAN COMMERCIAL HEIFERS CLASS 2

GRAND CHAMPION COMMERCIAL HEIFER: Trevor DeLee, West Feliciana RESERVE CHAMPION COMMERCIAL HEIFER: Trevor DeLee, West Feliciana SUPREME BEEF FEMALE: Emma Olsen, West Feliciana CHAMPION BRAHMAN INFLUENCED STEER: Elisabeth Dighton, East Feliciana

MARKET SWINE West Feliciana’s Ella Corinne Howle, 9, is in her first year of showing chickens. She participated in the parish-level livestock show Saturday at the Sports Park Barn in St. Francisville.

CHAMPION PUREBRED BOER DOE: Clayton Daniel, West Feliciana CHAMPION PERCENTAGE BOER DOE: Courtland Patton, West Feliciana

NON-BRAHMAN INFLUENCED STEERS CLASS 1 COMMERCIAL DOE-DOELINGS

FIRST: Colin Wilson, West Feliciana SECOND: John Carr, West Feliciana

NON-BRAHMAN INFLUENCED STEERS CLASS 2

FIRST: Destinee Morris, West Feliciana CHAMPION: Destinee Morris, West Feliciana RESERVE CHAMPION: Colin Wilson, West Feliciana GRAND CHAMPION STEER: Destinee Morris, West Feliciana RESERVE CHAMPION STEER: Elisabeth Dighton, East Feliciana

Goats

CHAMPION PUREBRED BOER BUCK: Clayton Daniel, West Feliciana

FIRST: Shelbie Welch, West Feliciana SECOND: Courtland Patton, West Feliciana THIRD: Trevor Morgan, East Feliciana CHAMPION COMMERCIAL DOE: Shelbie Welch, West Feliciana RESERVE CHAMPION COMMERCIAL DOE: Courtland Patton, West Feliciana SUPREME FEMALE GOAT: Clayton Daniel, West Feliciana

MARKET GOATS CLASS 1 FIRST: Morgan Simpson, West Feliciana SECOND: Hayli Oliveaux, West Feliciana THIRD: Hayden Oliveaux, West Feliciana

MARKET GOATS CLASS 2 FIRST: Morgan Simpson, West Feliciana SECOND: Hunter Beauchamp, West Feliciana THIRD: Hunter Beauchamp, West Feliciana

MARKET GOATS CLASS 3 FIRST: Jon-Elise Sturgeon, West Feliciana GRAND CHAMPION MARKET GOAT: Morgan Simpson, West Feliciana RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET GOAT: Jon-Elise Sturgeon, West Feliciana

Swine BREEDING SWINE CHAMPION AOB SWINE: Owen Brouillette, West Feliciana RESERVE CHAMPION AOB SWINE: Grace Bergeron, East Feliciana CHAMPION YORKSHIRE GILT: Anna Giroir, West Feliciana CHAMPION COMMERCIAL GILT:

DUROC CLASS 1 FIRST: Wyatt Lamartiniere, West Feliciana SECOND: Alli Spillman, West Feliciana DUROC CLASS 2 FIRST: Cort Dubois, West Feliciana SECOND: Sydni Lavespere, West Feliciana THIRD: Hunter Giroir, West Feliciana CHAMPION DUROC: Wyatt Lamartiniere, West Feliciana RESERVE CHAMPION DUROC: Cort Dubois, West Feliciana HAMPSHIRE CLASS 1 FIRST: Tristen Depew, West Feliciana SECOND: Sydni Lavespere, West Feliciana THIRD: Kristin Lanoue, West Feliciana HAMPSHIRE CLASS 2 FIRST: Harrison Lewellyan, West Feliciana SECOND: Tyler Depew, West Feliciana THIRD: Porter Smith, West Feliciana CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE: Tristen Depew, West Feliciana RESERVE CHAMPION: Harrison Lewellyan, West Feliciana

liciana THIRD: Toler Beauchamp, West Feliciana

CROSSBRED CLASS 6 FIRST: Haleigh Lewellyan, West Feliciana SECOND: Haleigh Lewellyan, West Feliciana CHAMPION CROSSBRED: Owen Brouillette, West Feliciana RESERVE CHAMPION CROSSBRED: Haleigh Lewellyan, West Feliciana GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HOG: Owen Brouillette, West Feliciana RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET HOG: Owen Brouillette, West Feliciana

Poultry OVERALL STANDARD: Paycen Brouillette, West Feliciana RESERVE STANDARD: Madison Pollet, West Feliciana OVERALL BANTAM: Caylen Delaney, West Feliciana RESERVE BANTAM: Seth Corbin, West Feliciana BEST OF SHOW: Caylen Delaney

Rabbits BEST OF SHOW: Madeline Travis, West Feliciana BEST OF OPTION: Josie D’Aquilla, West Feliciana

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Sealed bids marked "Sealed Bid" – will be received by the Town of Clinton (herein referred to as the “Owner”) for Town of Clinton Sewer Rehabilitation Project, Phase I - Office of Community Development – Disaster Recovery Unit – Municipalities Infrastructure Program Hurricane Gustav & Ike for the construction of the project described as follows:

I, Desmond Rened Webb have been convicted of 14:80 Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile in East Feliciana Parish. My address is 10390 Carolina St., Wilson, LA 70789.

This project involves the replacement of the existing four (4) Lift Stations, four (4) Aerators, and flowmeter at the Clinton WWTP Facultative Cell

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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.

Any heir or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his opposition within seven (7) days from the day on which the last publication of this notice appears.

By Order of the Court David Dart, Clerk

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS SP# 9861 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. V29036O, Solicitation No. 2258879 – Meat – PE – February 2015, 02/02/2015 File No. V542221, Solicitation No. 2258882 – Vegetable Seeds, LSP, Angola, 02/03/2015 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 5081093-jan 22-1t

Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 A.M. on January 29, 2015 at the Town of Clinton, Town Hall.

NOTICE --20TH Judicial District Court, Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana

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.

US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Versus #22041-B JOHN JACKSON HUFFSTETLER AND AMANDA G. HUFFSTETLER

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 (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

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.

IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE BID OPENING. 5078688-jan 15-22-29-3t

Notice is given that the Administratrix of this succession has petitioned this Court for authority to enter into a Partition upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement attached to the Petition for Authority filed herein. The immovable property to be partitioned is described as follows to-wit: A certain tract of land containing twenty five (25) acres, more or less, bounded North by lands formerly of Earnestine Reinberg, East by Miller and Hamp Hatfield, South by Miller and Perry Lee and West by Perry Lee. Being the same property acquired by Price Halligan by Cash Sale dated January 6, 1905 and filed of Record on January 9, 1905 in the Conveyance Records of East Feliciana Parish, State of Louisiana.

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Acting under and by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued by the Honorable Court aforesaid in the above entitled and numbered cause, dated DECEMBER 10, 2013 and to me directed as Sheriff of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, I will at 10:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015, at the principle door of the Courthouse in the Town of St. Francisville, Louisiana, sell the following mortgaged property belonging to the defendant, JOHN JACKSON HUFFSTETLER AND AMANDA G. HUFFSTETLER to-wit: A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, BEING SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF ST. FRANCISVILLE IN SECTION 68, T3S, R3W GLD, WEST FELICIANA PARISH, STATE OF LOUISIANA IN THAT SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS AUDUBON HILLS SUBDIVISION AND BEING DESIGNATED AS LOT SIXTY-NINE (69) AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF SAID SUBDIVISION PREPARED

BY BROWN AND BUTLER, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, DATED JUNE 10, 1958, A COPY OF WHICH IS FILED AS OD#1714 AND REVISED JULY 11 AND AUGUST 21,1958, A COPY OF WHICH IS FILED AS OD#1813 AND RECORDED IN COB 52 AT PAGE 213 AND A PHOTO REDUCTION OF WHICH APPEARS AT PAGE 214-A, ALL OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF WEST FELICIANA PARISH, LOUISIANA. SAID LOT SIXTY-NINE (69) HAVING THE DIMENSIONS AND BEING SUBJECT TO THE SERVITUDES AND DEDICATIONS AS SET FORTH ON THE OFFICIAL MAP. Municipal Address: 10269 Willow Street TERMS OF SALE: CASH to the highest bidder WITH appraisement, at auction and according to law.

J. AUSTIN DANIEL SHERIFF AND EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER, WEST FELICIANA PARISH 5081301-jan 22-feb 19-2t

I, Iren Fields, have been convicted of 14:80 Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile on Dec 8, 2014.

My address is 4141 Kleinpeter Ln, Ethel LA, 70730.

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The Port Commission of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, met in regular session in the Conference Room of the Police Jury Governmental Building, 5934 Commerce Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Five-Thirty (5:30) o’clock p.m.

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“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 opening”.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO ENTER INTO PARTITION AGREEMENT

West Feliciana Public Notices DeLoach, Greg Ferris, Robert B. Fisher, Andrew A. Grezaffi, III, Paul A. Lambert, Jr. and David Opperman.

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The Port Commission of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, was duly convened by the Vice President who then stated that the Commission was ready for the transaction of business.

The Commission, upon a motion of Mr. DeLoach, seconded by Mr. Opperman approved the agenda items for consideration and action.

Upon a motion of Mr. Fisher, seconded by Mr. Ferris, the minutes of the September 8, 2014 meeting were approved as written.

Two of the Commission’s three vacant seats may potentially be filled at the Council’s November meeting.

The Parish President, Kevin Couhig discussed the new Port/Access Road and property acquisition projects then encouraged the Commissioners to stay the course.

The Port Commission, upon a motion of Mr. Fisher, seconded by Mr. Grezaffi stood adjourned until the December 8, 2014 regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. at its regular meeting place. /s/ Paul A. Lambert, Jr., Vice-President /s/ Z. David DeLoach, Secretary 5081477-jan 22-1t

NOTICE --Pursuant to state law, the West Feliciana Council on Aging, Inc., at its regularly scheduled meeting held Tuesday, November 18, 2014, set the following dates for the 2015 regular Board of Directors meetings. All meetings are held at 4:00 p.m., at 5725 N. Commerce Street; EXCEPTION, November 17, 2015 meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m.

January 13, 2015 March 17, 2015 May 19, 2015 July 14, 2015 (Optional) September 15, 2015 November 17, 2015 5081633-jan 22-1t

NOTICE --A Regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be held at 5:00 p.m. in the Parish Health Unit, Thursday, January 15, 2015.

Agenda 1) Call to Order 2) Invocation 3) Roll Call 4) Consent Agenda (one vote, all items) - Action Item a) Previous Minutes b) Surplus Items c) Physician Appointments 5) New Business a) Election of Officers, 2015 - Action Item b) New Position, Housekeeping Supervisor, Action Item 6) Old Business a) Financing of Construction Project – Guaranteed and Construction Financing b) Renovations, Physician Offices 7) Building Report

Herrin Absent Excused.

Also present Bob Baker and Cpt. Ralph Ladnier.

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

Lee Chastant led in prayer and Randy Metz led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion made by Lee Chastant and seconded by Jim Ferguson to approve the minutes from the December 9, 2014 Public Hearing/ Meeting. Motion unanimous carried.

Bob Baker gave each board member a copy of the November 2014 financial statement. Bob then gave a detailed report of the Proposed 2014 Amended Budget and the Proposed 2015 Budget.

Discussion was held on Budget preparation and bookkeeping procedures.

Motion made by Scott Ford and seconded by James Wood to approve the financial report. Motion unanimous carried.

Old Business 1. Discussion held on 911 Credit Card Policy.

Motion made by James Wood and seconded by Lee Chastant to set the credit limit at $500.00.

Motion unanimous carried. Motion made by James Wood and seconded by Scott Ford to adopt the credit card policy and authorize Ralph Ladnier to use the credit card with the restrictions in the policy. Motion unanimous carried.

2. Ralph Ladnier informed the Board that he has three bids for a new generator on Parker Road. The low bidder is Total Energy Solutions with a bid of $19,135.00.

The State has approved the bid and the invoice will be sent. The State will oversee the maintenance. Motion made

by Lee Chastant and seconded by Jim Ferguson to accept the bid from Total Energy Solutions.

Motion unanimous carried.

New Business Motion made by James Wood and seconded by Scott Ford to proceed into Public Hearing for public comment and ask questions on the Amended 2014 Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014 and the 2015 Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2015. Motion unanimous carried.

No one present for public comment.

Motion made by James Wood and seconded by Scott Ford to leave Public Hearing and resume Public Meeting. Motion unanimous carried.

1. Motion made by James Wood and seconded by Lee Chastant to adopt Amended 2014 Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014.

Roll Call Vote: Randy Metz - YEA Lee Chastant - YEA Jim Ferguson - YEA Scott Ford - YEA James Wood - YEA Brian Spillman - Absent Excused

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Scott Ford - YEA Brian Spillman - Absent Excused Brain Herrin - Absent Excused Motion unanimous carried.

Discussion held on balanced budget.

Motion made by Lee Chastant and seconded by James Wood to instruct Bob Baker to

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NOTICE --MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING/ MEETING OF THE WEST FELICIANA 911 COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT DECEMBER 9, 2014 The Board of Commissioners of the West Feliciana Communications District met in regular session on December 9, 2014 at the West Feliciana 911 Center, 9938 West Feliciana Parkway, St. Francisville, Louisiana at 9:00 A.M. Roll Call Present:

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Brian Spillman and Brian

3. Motion made by Scott Ford and seconded by James Wood to set the following meeting dates at 9:00 A.M.: January 13, 2015 July 14, 2015 February 10, 2015 August 11, 2015 March 10, 2015 September 8, 2015 April 14, 2015 October 13, 2015 May 12, 2015 November 10, 2015 June 9, 2015 December 8, 2015 Motion unanimous carried.

4. Supervisor’s Report given by Cpt. Ralph Ladnier.

Discussion held on By-Laws of Communications District. Ralph asked that each member look over the By-Laws and will be placed on January 13, 2015 Agenda.

Discussion held on changing bulbs on outside lights. This will be placed on January, 2015 Agenda.

Three part-time dispatchers have been hired.

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NOTICE --MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF THE TOWN OF ST. FRANCISVILLE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN, ST. FRANCISVILLE, LA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2014, 5:30 P. M. The Town of St. Francisville Board of Aldermen met in regular session this 9th day of December 2013 at 11936 Ferdinand St., Town Hall, St. Francisville, LA. The meeting was called to order at 5:36 p. m. with the following members present: Mayor William D’Aquilla, Aldermen James R. Leake, Robert P. Leake, Oscar Robertson, Jr., and Abby T. Cochran.

Also present was Laurie Walsh, Main Street Manager and Shannon Sturgeon, Town Clerk.

Absent: Alderman James Davis, Town Attorney Jesse L. Means and Police Chief Scott Ford.

The pledge was led by Butch Jones.

Approval of the Minutes: On motion by Oscar Robertson, Jr., and seconded by James R. Leake, the minutes of November 25, 2014 were approved as presented.

Liquor & Beer Permit Renewals: On motion by Abby T. Cochran, seconded by Robert P. Leake, to approve the following Liquor and Beer Permit Renewals for 2015: • Audubon Package Liquor & Convenience Store • Audubon Lounge • Audubon One Stop LLC • American General Inv. Inc. dba/ Cracker Barrel • Bazoon’s, Inc. dba/ IGA

• East Dragon of LA LLC

2) Submission of Plans for Hospital Construction-Update

b) Personnel (In Folder)

Motion unanimous carried.

Motion unanimous carried.

2. Motion made by James Wood and seconded by Lee Chastant to adopt 2015 Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2015.

• Magnolia Café • Pace Enterprises LLC dba/ Feliciana Seafood Market & Deli • Pace Enterprises, LLC dba/ Feliciana Seafood & Deli • Pace Family Enterprises LLC dba/ The Carriage House Restaurant • Players Pub of Francisville, LA

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• Que Pasa, LLC • Sonny’s Pizza, Inc., • Wo l f - S c h l e s i n g e r House Inc. dba/ St. Francisville Inn & Restaurant • ZA, LLC dba/ Gas Lane 11.

YEAS: James R. Leake, Abby T. Cochran and Robert P. Leake NAYS: Oscar Robertson, Jr.

ABSENT: James Davis PEC Update: Bia Carambat was absent but updated the Mayor by phone before the meeting.

• All grants in process are moving forward.

Mayor’s Report: • Judge-Elect Betsy Jones will be sworn-in at a ceremony on Friday, December 19, 2014 at 9:30 am. The ceremony will be held at the East Feliciana Parish Court House in Clinton.

• The Francis Smokehouse & Specialty Meats is now open for business and their food has been getting some great reviews. Stop by and try their food.

• Dan Brown, owner of The Francis Southern Table Bar & Grill, will be bringing an artist rendering of their new building that is currently under construction to be displayed in Town Hall.

• New business, Thrive, held a ribbon cutting on Saturday December 6, 2014. Go by and check out their new store.

• The Lamberts have installed a fence at the old ferry landing. Mr. Ricky Lambert was present at the meeting and the Mayor asked him if he would like to speak to the Board.

The Lamberts put a fence up at the ferry landing and would welcome any beautification ideas for the fence such as ivy or signage.

They also plan on moving the equipment offsite or out of view just the make the area look nicer. The Lambert Lawsuit with the West Feliciana Parish Police Jury is still active and they are currently waiting for the Judge to rule.

• The Town of St. Francisville Water Department will be required to send out a Public Notice to our utility customers regarding a sample monitoring violation received from the Department of Health and Hospitals. The frequency for sampling/ monitory of TTHNMs and HAA5 was increased for the first time what the Town had been required to do in the past years.

(This sampling was previously required to be collected once every three years and has now been revised to require yearly collection.)

Thus the deadline for sample collection was inadvertently missed. We have since pulled the required samples and on in line with the new requirements.

• Police Chief Scott Ford will be sending a reminder notice Dick Lancaster regarding the fence install at The Live Oak Centre.

Installation must be completed by January 13, 2015.

Police Report : Chief of Police Scott Ford was absent.

Main Street Report: Laurie Walsh • Yoga & Fitness sign has been approved.

• American Queen Steamboat will be in St. Francisville December 10th from 85.

• Movie crews will be filing at the 3-V Court & Ellerslie Plantation for the move Nocturna.

• Christmas in the Country was held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this year due to the election being held on Saturday.

There has been a lot of positive feedback from our local business and we may consider also expanding next year’s Christmas In the Country to a full weekend.

Chamber of Commerce: Kerry Everitt • Chamber is moving along well.

• Looking for Board Recommendations if you know anyone interested in serving.

• Ribbon cutting will be held for Yoga & Fitness December 12th @ 4 pm.

Motion by Robert P. Leake, seconded by James R. Leake, the meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m.

Motion carried.

Shannon Sturgeon, Town Clerk William H. D’Aquilla, Mayor 5081887-jan 22-1t

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NOTICE --Fire Protection District No. 1 of West Feliciana Parish 9892 West Feliciana Parkway ~ P O Box 1190 St. Francisville, La. 70775 (225) 635-4312 ~ Fax (225) 635-4328 The Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District #1 of West Feliciana Parish held a Regular Meeting on December 8, 2014, at the Fire District Headquarters Building located at 9892 West Feliciana Parkway, St. Francisville, LA, 70775, at 6pm, with the following members present: Joe Wells, Chairman Vincent Smith, Board Member Tracy Hall, Board Member Jody Vidrine, Board Member Absent Ronnie Bourgeois, ViceChairman Daniel Stelly, Secretary/ Treasurer Steven Neal, Board Member Also present: James R. Wood, Fire Chief Eric Vicknair, CPA The regular meeting was called to order by Mr. Wells.

1. An invocation was given and the pledge of allegiance recited. 2. A roll call of board members completed.

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approve the agenda by Mr. Vidrine and seconded by Mr. Smith. Motion carried all in favor. 5. Motion to approve the minutes from November 10 and November 17, 2014 by Mr. Smith and second by Ms. Hal. Motion carried all in favor. 7. LEGAL REPORT: Chief Wood reported to the Fire Board that the legal advisor had indicated that using the word committee in the agenda committee reports could be misleading. Chief Wood indicated that the Fire Board had employed the practice of have a standing item on the agenda of â&#x20AC;&#x153; Finance Committee Report, Personnel, Committee Report and Building Committee Reportâ&#x20AC;? since at least the late 1990s. Chief Wood suggested that the Fire Board remove the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;Committeeâ&#x20AC;? and leave the rest. Mr. Vidrine made a motion to amend the nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agenda to reflect that the word agenda be deleted form the current agenda and future agendas. Second by Mr. Smith.

Motion carried all in favor.

8. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION TO MR. RAYMOND MINOR. Mr. Minor was not present, move to January 2015. 9. PROPOSED MEETING DATES FOR 2015. The following dates were proposed: January 12, 2015, February 9, 2015, March 9, 2015, April 13, 2015, May 25, 2015, June 8, 2015, July 13, 2015, August 10, 2015, September 14, 2015, October 12, 2015, November 9, 2015, December 14, 2015.

Motion by Mr. Vidrine and second by Ms. Hall to adopt the proposed dates.

Motion carried all in favor.

10 REPORTS. A. FINANCE REPORT: Nothing to report.

B. PERSONNEL REPORT: Fire Chief Comp time pay. Short discussion on employee comp time accrual and the previous motions of the Fire Board. Motion by Mr. Vidrine and second by Ms. Hall to amend the comp time policy to state â&#x20AC;&#x153;any employee verses fire chiefâ&#x20AC;? regarding the 80 balance threshold. Motion carried all in favor. Motion by Mr. Vidrine and second by Mr. Smith to pay Chief Wood the balance of his comp time in excess of 80 hours at his current hourly rate.

Short discussion on employee health insurance change.

Request by employee to cover change in health insurance.

Change will save Fire Protection District money.

Motion by Mr. Vidrine and second by Mr. Smith to increase James Dutsch pay by $100 per month with the understanding that it is for a change in the health insurance and therefore tied to. Motion carried all in favor. C. BUILDING REPORT: Discussions on progress, no actions taken.

11. CHIEFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REPORT: The Fire Chief gave a report of the Fire Districts activities in the last few weeks. 12.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

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ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mr. Vidrine and second by Ms. Hall. Motion carried all in favor. /s/ Daniel Stelly Daniel Stelly Secretary/Treasurer /s/ Joe Wells Joe Wells Chairperson 5082169-jan 22-1t

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Pledge of Allegiance.

Ms. Mildred Travis Cyprian administered the Oath of Office to the 20152018 Board Members â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ms. Joyce Porter, District 1; Dr. Byron Hurst, District 2; Ms. Linda Chaney, District 3; Ms. Barbara Whitley, District 4, Ms. Virginia Bell, District 5 and Mr. Alton Travis, District 6.

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by Presiding Chairperson, Ms. Linda Chaney, District 3 Board Member.

The Parish School Board of the Parish of St. Helena, State of Louisiana, met in a Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the St. Helena Parish School Board Office, January 8, 2015 at 6:05 p.m. with Ms. Linda Chaney presiding.

Roll Call: Present: Ms. Joyce Porter, Dr. Byron Hurst, Ms. Linda Chaney, Ms. Barbara Whitley, Mrs. Virginia Bell, Mr. Alton Travis.

Absent: NONE. Item D: Approve Board Minutes Ms. Joyce Porter made the motion, seconded by Dr. Byron Hurst to approve the minutes of the

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December 11, 2014 Committee meetings and December 11, 2014 Regular Board meeting collectively with the correction noted

by Ms. Virginia Bell that Josh Conerly, the community member who made the public comment at the meeting is not a member of SHAPE. SIX YEAS (Porter, Hurst, Chaney, Whitley, Bell, Travis). NONE ABSENT. NO NAYS. MOTION CARRIED.

in addition to the in school counseling services they are currently providing.

Mr. Alton Travis to authorize attendance to the 2015 LSBA Convention in Shreveport, Louisiana on February 22-24, 2015 for School Board Members, Superintendent and Chief of Staff. SIX YEAS (Porter, Hurst, Chaney, Whitley, Bell, Travis). NONE ABSENT. NO NAYS. MOTION CARRIED.

NO NAYS. MOTION CARRIED.

Item E: Approve Agenda Mr. Alton Travis made the motion, seconded by Ms. Virginia Bell to approve the agenda. SIX YEAS (Porter, Hurst, Chaney, Whitley, Bell, Travis). NONE ABSENT. NO NAYS. MOTION CARRIED. Item F: Election of Board Officers Ms. Joyce Porter made the motion, seconded by Mr. Alton Travis to elect Ms. Linda Chaney as the 2015 Board President. SIX YEAS (Porter, Hurst, Chaney, Whitley, Bell, Travis). NONE ABSENT. NO NAYS. MOTION CARRIED. Ms. Virginia Bell made the motion, seconded by Ms. Joyce Porter to elect Mr. Alton Travis as the 2015 Board Vice President. SIX YEAS (Porter, Hurst, Chaney, Whitley, Bell, Travis). NONE ABSENT. NO NAYS. MOTION CARRIED. Item G: Superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report Ms. Vernell Lucien, Director of Hammond Counseling Connections gave a brief presentation to the Board on the tutoring services they can provide to the children of the parish

Dr. Joseph extended an invitation to the Board and the community to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the College and Career Academy on January 16, 2015 2 10:00 a.m.

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Mr. Clay Slagle, Construction Project Manager, Volkert, Inc. presented details on the progress of the construction projects at St. Helena College & Career Academy.

Item I: Adopt Resolution to Authorize the St. Helena Parish School Board President to Execute the Employment Contract Extension with Dr. Kelli Yvette Joseph Ms. Virginia Bell made the motion, seconded by Ms. Joyce Porter to authorize the St. Helena Parish School Board President, Ms. Linda Chaney to Execute the Employment Contract Extension approved by the board on December 11, 2014 with Dr. Kelli Yvette Joseph.

SIX YEAS (Porter, Hurst, Chaney, Whitley, Bell, Travis). NONE ABSENT. NO NAYS. MOTION CARRIED. Item J: Consider for approval authorization for School Board members, Superintendent and Chief of Staff to attend 2015 LSBA Convention in Shreveport, Louisiana on February 2224, 2015 Ms. Virginia Bell made the motion, seconded by

Item K: Consider for approval authorization to advertise for bids to relocate 10 classroom portable building from SHCCA to SHATA and to relocate 2 two classroom portable buildings at SHATA to alternative location on campus Ms. Joyce Porter made the motion, seconded by Dr. Byron Hurst to authorize advertising for bids to relocate the 10 classroom portable building from SHCCA to SHATA and to relocate 2 two-classroom portable buildings at SHATA to alternative location on campus. SIX YEAS (Porter, Hurst, Chaney, Whitley, Bell, Travis). NONE ABSENT. NO NAYS. MOTION CARRIED. Item L: Consider for approval continuation or termination of Professional Services Contract with Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Transportation Dr. Byron Hurst made the motion, seconded by Ms. Barbara Whitley to give the owner of Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tranportation one week to obtain a new bus and pass all future inspections; failure to fulfill these terms will result in termination of the contract with no further action needed from the board. SIX YEAS (Porter, Hurst, Chaney, Whitley, Bell, Travis). NONE ABSENT.

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Ms. Tresa Byrd is to go out to the site with the Parish Road Supervisor and the bus driver to determine what can be done to assist with the problem.

Item N. Next Meeting Dates Ms. Linda Chaney announced the next scheduled meetings date â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 12, 2015, 5:45 p.m. for Committee meetings and February 12, 2015, 6:00 p.m. for Regular Board meeting. All meetings are held at the School Board Central Office, 354 Sitman Street, Greensburg, LA 70441.

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Dr. Byron Hurst stated he was glad to be a part of the board and was looking forward to continuing to help move the schools and the parish forward.

Ms. Barbara Whitley stated that she is also glad to be a part of the board and look forward to continuing the vision that has been laid out for the schools and the parish.

Item Q: Adjourn Dr. Byron Hurst made the motion, seconded by Ms. Joyce Porter to adjourn. SIX YEAS (Porter, Hurst, Chaney, Whitley, Bell, Travis). NONE ABSENT. NO NAYS. MOTION CARRIED. _________________ Ms. Linda Chaney, President _________________ Kelli Y. Joseph, Ed.D, Secretary/Treasurer 5082236-jan 22-1t

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Ms. Chaney stated she would be assigning committees and notifying the members within a week and she is elated to serve as president and want to work in unity with the board.

Pastor Peter Donald commended the board for extending the superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract and for continuing to work with her and the vision she has for the children of the parish.

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