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We asked New Roads residents... "HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE OPENING OF THE JOHN JAMES AUDUBON BRIDGE?"

Nelda Beaud Owner of Bee Still Inspirational “ I am delighted! I have family in St.Francisville, now they can visit more often.”

Nelda Carnley Owner Nelda’s Place “ I am excited to get to meet new friends and enjoy the historical sites and festivities in St.Francisville.”

Beaux Beard I 'm glad it opened, and think it will help the economy.

Georgia Morel's Owner of Morels Restaurant “ I feel both our communities have a lot to offer each other and I’m glad the bridge is finally open. Now our communities can unite .”

Glenda Gwin John David It should have been done I'm glad it is finally open, a long time ago, but she but I don't think it will will miss the ferry. help our economy.

Ronald Roberts I LOVE IT, we been needin that bridge for a long time.

Lena Demoulin I don't really care.

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For many proud and happy citizens in the New Roads and St. Francisville communities, the opening of the new John James Audubon Bridge is a celebration. The cablestayed bridge, a sprawling state of the art masterpiece, is a source of community pride linking Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana parishes. Before meeting ferry Captain Robert M. Roberts, my assistant Annie and I had no idea that our day would be anything less than an adventure - fun and frolicking, followed by lunch and more excitement. After all this was an historic occasion, the opening of the new bridge and the last ferry ride. The day would start by talking to the captain. When we got on the ferry we asked one of the crewmembers if the captain would be available for a statement. It took D OLWWOH ZKLOH EXW Ă€QDOO\ ZH JRW RXU FKDQFH Filled with excitement we could hardly wait to get up the steep red steps. Much to our GLVPD\ WKHUH ZDV D GLVWLQFW VRPEHUQHVV Ă€OOing the air when we reached the top. Several crew members surrounded us, but there were no smiles. I asked the captain to smile for the picture. “There is nothing to smile about,â€? he said. “This is a sad day for me.â€? My heart sank, and I could feel a lump

welling up in my throat. As I fought back tears, I asked the captain how he felt about the new bridge. ´, YH EHHQ Ă RDWLQJ WKHVH ZDWHUV IRU years, and they've been talking about EXLOGLQJ D EULGJH IRU \HDUV EXW I never thought this day would come,â€? said Roberts. "I have been getting cards from residents, and it has really touched me. I've been Ă€JKWLQJ EDFN WKH WHDUV DOO day." My eyes started to water. I wrote the words the captain spoke, all the while wondering how I would make it through the end of the interview. I asked the captain what his plans were after the last ride. “The ferry and myself will be going to Plaquemine,â€? he said, “but I plan to retire in July." The ferry came to a stop, and we had to say our good byes. I told Captain Roberts how much our communities appreciated his years of service. We wished him well. Annie and I made a mad dash for the car. When we got in, we could no longer hold back the tears. Now on our way to the opening of the new bridge, our hearts were heavy. I will never forget this day; it has been imprinted on my mind forever. Bon Voyage Captain Robert M. Roberts. You will be missed. By: Wendy Pate

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False  River  is  an  oxbow  of  the  Mississippi  River  which  is  now  cutoff  from  its  main  source  resulting  in  a  15  mile  horseshoe  lake.  Waterskiing,  Ă„ZOPUN Z^PTTPUN ^HSRPUN people  and  scenic  watching,  and  photography  are  all  popular  pastimes.  There's  a  public  boat  launch  in  New  Roads  next  to  the  police  station  right  across  from  the  Catholic  Church.  Over  the  `LHYZ [OL Ă…\J[\H[PVUZ PU [OL lakes  water  level  was  eliminated  by  a  weir  constructed  in  the  southern  end  of  the  lake.  The  water  level  is  constant  and  the  fun  never  ends!

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Period costumes worn for the Audubon Pilgrimage event fit in perfectly for the dedication of the West Florida Republic monument on Saturday, March 19. Pictured above from left are Dorothy Temple and John Flippen. Those attending the dedication heard several guest speakers including Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne and West Feliciana Parish Police Jury President Ken Dawson. Pictured above right are David Norwood, chairman of the West Feliciana Bicentennial Committee, with guest speaker Dr. Sam Hyde, who explained some of the history of the West Florida Republic. The Spirit of West Fel Marching Band, under the direction of Kelvin Jones, performed for the event. Delicious refreshments were served and a time capsule was sealed to be opened at a future date.

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For weeks, curious people have kept an eye on the tall tarp-covered object at the corner of Prosperity and Royal Streets. On Saturday, March 19, at noon the tarp came down to reveal a monument commemorating the bicentennial of the West Florida Republic. Guest speakers, parish and state officials, visitors and local residents all signed a document which was placed in a time capsule to be opened in the distant future.

Principal hire prompts discrimination accusations Police jury sets Vivian Morgan Contributing Writer The hot button issue for the West Feliciana Parish School Board meeting Tuesday was the board’s decision to promote James Carroll, who had been serving as associate principal of West Feliciana High School, to the position of principal of the 627-student school. African-American residents poured into the 5 p.m. meeting to express their concern that the board was choosing Carroll over George Noflin, Jr., an African-American candidate who they believed to be more qualified. The 4-3 vote in favor of Carroll’s appointment came only after a series of passionate statements by attorney Anthony Long II, Superintendent Hollis Milton, and several school board members. “He (Milton) said to us he wanted the best. We took him at his word,� Long said. “We had a candidate. He was black. He had a doctorate. He is an assistant superintendent of education. He’s been a principal.�

James Carroll Long went on to name a litany of other instances where he felt strong AfricanAmerican candidates had been overlooked for teaching and administrative positions. “I have contacted the Department of Justice and I will contact the Office of Civil Rights tomorrow,� Long said to an applauding crowd. “Something is wrong

up here, and it’s not right. It’s not fair.� Citing himself as a man of convictions, Milton expressed his belief that Carroll is the person to move the school forward. “When I watched and listened to Mr. Carroll, when I interviewed, I was not only hearing him. I was seeing what he has been able to do, how he’s been able to take charge, talk to teachers and get them motivated, and work with kids and parents and the community,� Milton said. “You can’t get anywhere without the best people. I really feel like Mr. Carroll will move this high school. Mr. Carroll is the man to do this. He’s it.� Urging the school board to stand behind the superintendent and the recommendation of the search panel, board member Kevin Beauchamp reminded his colleagues of the diversity of the search panel. “We’re insulting their integrity,� he said. “It was a unanimous decision by the panel. We have to do what’s right by everybody.�

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public hearings BECKY HILLIARD, Editor St. Francisville Democrat During a regular monthly meeting, the West Feliciana Parish Police Jury set dates for public hearings associated with a reapportionment plan and the proposed land-use tool kit. Nancy Jensen of Garnet Innovations presented a draft map which she says is one possibility to the required reapportionment based on the 2010 census figures. Several plans have been scrapped because of the geographical “nightmare� and possible effects on the three traditionally minority districts. According to Jensen,

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The literary event concluded with a panel of the participating authors moderated by Dr. Charles Elliott. Pictured are (l-r) Hans Sternberg, Ernest Hill, Barbara Colly, Charles Eliott, Jack Bedel and Darrell Bourque.

Louisiana Poet Laureatte, Darrell Bourque, was busy at the author’s table autographing copies of his latest volume of poetry, Call and Response. Looking on is panel moderator, Dr. Charles Elliott. The fifth annual Celebration of Writers and Readers was held on February 26, 2011 at Hemingbough Conference Center with a near capacity crowd.

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Standing  (left  to  right),  Russell  Young,  Allen  Monk,  Clifford  Nelson,  Jimmy  Bello,  Joseph  Bergeron,  Albert  Dukes,  John  Pourciau,  Cornell  Dukes  and  Glenn  Ray  Cline. Sitting  (left  to  right),  Willie  Olinde,  Gerrie  Martin,  Melanie  Bueche,  Janet  Vosburg,  Becky  Mayeux  and  Kurt  Jarreau Welcome  to  Pointe  Coupee  Parish,  Louisiana,  one  of  the  oldest  settlements  in  the  entire  Mississippi  Valley,  a  community  steeped  in  history  and  tradition,  vibrant  in  the  present  and  rich  in  promise  for  the  future. Situated  at  the  apex  of  Louisiana's  "French  Triangle",  Pointe  Coupee  Parish,  with  a  recorded  history  dating  from  the  time  of  the  Iberville  exploration  in  1699,  has  a  fascinating  Creole  culture  embodying  elements  of  the  French,  African  and  other  nationalities  who  having  called  this  place  "home"  for  nearly  three  centuries.   Breathtaking  vistas  VM ZWHYRSPUN ^H[LYZ TVZZ O\UN VHRZ JLKHYZ HUK WLJHU [YLLZ Ă„LSKZ VM Z\NHY JHUL HUK cotton,  stately  antebellum  mansions  and  quaint  cottages,  old  churches,  cemeteries  and  JV\U[Y` Z[VYLZ JVTIPUL ^P[O TVKLYU MHJPSP[PLZ ]PZP[VYZ HJJVTTVKH[PVUZ Ă„UL KPUPUN and  antique  shopping  to  give  a  wonderful  contrast  of  the  old  and  the  new. Famous  natives  of  Pointe  Coupee  have  included  Julien  Poydras,  one  of  the  most  noted  Ă„N\YLZ PU 3V\PZPHUH OPZ[VY` H WSHU[LY TLYJOHU[ IHURLY WVL[ LK\JH[VY HUK WOPSHU[OYVpist,  who  lies  buried  beneath  the  monument  bearing  his  name  in  New  Roads;  Major  General  John  Archer  LeJeune,  veteran  of  the  United  States  Marine  Corps,  and  from  whom  Camp  LeJeune,  North  Carolina  is  named  and  whose  statue  stands  on  the  courthouse  square  in  New  Roads;  Corinne  "Lindy"  Claiborne  Boggs,  former  United  States  ambassador  to  The  Vatican;  and  renowned  author  Ernest  Gaines. 7VPU[L *V\WLL 7HYPZO LUQV`Z [OL ILULĂ„[Z VM TVKLYU OLHS[O MHJPSP[PLZ LK\JH[PVUHS Z`Ztems  and  a  representation  of  all  the  major  religious  bodies,  adequate  transportation  and  communication  networks,  up-to-date  law  enforcement  and  emergency  agencies  and  viable  commercial  and  industrial  opportunities.   The  parish  is  traversed  by  U.  S.  Highway  190,  Louisiana  Highway  1  and  lesser  routes,  and  lies  directly  in  the  path  of  the  proposed  Zachary  Taylor  Parkway,  making  the  area  accessible  to  other  population  centers  of  Louisiana  and  southwest  Mississippi.   The  Louisiana  capital  city  of  Baton  Rouge  is  only  35  minutes  distance  from  New  Roads. Pointe  Coupee  has  a  resident  population  of  nearly  25,000,  but  plays  host  to  many  times  that  number  who  visit  the  parish  for  each  year  for  the  state's  oldest  second  Mardi  Gras  celebration  in  New  Roads,  plus  a  host  of  other  community-oriented  events,  fairs,  farmers'  and  crafters'  markets,  home  and  garden  tours,  patriotic  observances,  aquatic  sports  and  Christmas  festivities.   Surrounded  by  the  Mississippi,  Atchafalaya  and  Lower  Old  Rivers  and  blessed  with  the  oxbow  lakes  called  False  River  and  Raccourci-Old  River,  Pointe  Coupee  Parish  is  a  paradise  for  sportsmen,  including  hunters,  anglers,  boaters  and  skiers. Many  have  been  the  visitor  who,  captured  in  the  spell  and  potential  that  is  Pointe  Coupee,  have  decided  to  make  the  parish  his  or  her  home.   Like  them,  newcomers  to  the  HYLH JHU HSZV IL HZZ\YLK VM H JHYPUN ULPNOIVYS` H[TVZWOLYL [OL ILULĂ„[Z VM YLZWVUZP]L governmental  bodies  and  the  richness  of  Pointe  Coupee's  legendary  joie  de  vivre,  or  joy  of  living,  for  lagniappe. Whether  your  visit  to  Pointe  Coupee  Parish  is  a  brief  one  or  a  permanent  move,  we Â

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History of The Greater Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce

Pictured are the chamber of commerce board of directorssitting, left to right: Nelda Carnley, Mary Ann Pourciau, Amy Davis standing, left ot right: Jimmy Laurent, Donna Hammond, Richard Macy, Kelly Smith, Alecisa Matte, Mary Witty, Dustin Gardner.

The Greater Pointe Coupee Chamber was formed in 1985 and its bylaws voted on and approved by its inital board of directors on January 10th, 1986. On March 18th, 1987, the Pointe Coupee Merchants Association was merged with The Greater Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce. The original Executive Director of the Chamber was Mr. Warren Braud. The original board of directors consisted of: Mr. Johnny Ewing, Mr. Maurice Picard, Mr. /HYVSK 3HTILY[ 4Y )YPHU *VSLTHU 4Y .SLUU .YLaHMÄ 4Y / ; 6SPUKL 1Y 4Y Raymond Schexnayder, Ms. Niki Samson, Ms. Jeanne LeJeune, Ms. Anne Hurst, Mr. Bruce Capps, Mr. Mark Brantana, Mr. Tom Nelson, Mr. Sonny Marque, Ms. Virginia Desoto, Ms. Carolyn Andre, Mr. Alvin Verrette, Mr. Edwin Leonards, Mr. Morris Bellelo, Mr. Mike Hart, Mr. Charles Ray Smith, Mr. Joe Drago, Mr. Claiborne Ashford, Mr. Keith Miller. The purpose of the organization stated at that time was: "To advance the general welfare and prosperity of Pointe Coupee Parish". The committees established were: Membership Committee, Financial Committee, Education Committee, Tourism Committee, and Fundraising Committee. The Chamber and its members have been instrumental in helping to shape the growth and direction of Pointe Coupee Parish. In 2010, the Chamber celebrated its 25th year of serving the people of Pointe Coupee!

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