The West Feliciana Parish Library announced its 2025 Summer Reading Program, a twomonth community initiative to encourage reading and beat the “summer slump” the seasonal loss of literacy gains that can happen when school is out
Running through July, the program invites readers of all ages to log their reading hours for a chance to earn prizes and be entered into grand prize drawings. The final day to log reading is July 31, with prize winners announced Aug 7. The library will host free events designed for children, teens and adults. Information and registration can be found at www.wfplibrary.org/summer
Event highlights:
n Children’s performances (ages 6-10)
No registration required All programs begin at 11 a.m.
July 2: Wink Danenberg
July 9: Crescent Circus
July 16: The Noiseguy
July 23: Harvey Rabbit & Friends
July 30: Dinosaur Experience
n Kids art workshops (ages 8-12)
Registration required. All programs run 10 a.m. to noon
July 3: Georgia O’KeeffeInspired Art
July 17: Clementine Hunter
Flowers
July 24: Watercolor Landscapes
July 31: Blue Dog by George Rodrigue
n Teen nights (ages 11-17)
No registration required Every Tuesday 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. n Adult workshops (ages 16+)
Registration required. All programs run 6 p.m. to 8 p.m
July 11: Painted Record Art Workshop
July 25: Upcycled Magazine Bowl Workshop East Feliciana East Feliciana Parish Library branches include Clinton, 11023 Bank St., (225) 683-8753; Jackson, Jackson Square Plaza, 2637 La. 10, (225) 634-7408; and Greensburg, 6108 La. 10, (225) 435-7135.
July 11: The Louisiana Snake ID team will bring in nonpoisonous native and exotic snakes. Snake ID will share knowledge to help identify various types of snakes, highlight the good snakes do for the environment and alleviate the fear of snakes. There will also be time to hold a snake. 9:30 a.m., Greensburg; 12:30 p.m., Clinton; 3 p.m., Jackson. July 15: With two acoustic guitars and harmonies, The PopRocks performs kid-friendly classic pop-rock hits through comedic storytelling. It will feature songs by The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Elvis and Veggie Tales. 10 a.m., Jackson; noon, Clinton; 2 p.m., Greensburg.
July 25: Dr Magic’s Summer Fun Magic Show features magic, family friendly comedy, audience participation and prizes. There are no loud noises nor sharp objects. Live animals are used. 10 a.m., Jackson; noon, Clinton; 2 p.m., Greensburg. Tuesdays at 10 a.m.: Storytime at Audubon Regional Library, Clinton and St. Helena
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AHOY THERE, MATEY
West Feliciana Parish School Board votes to give raises after hearing report
BY JAMES MINTON Contributing writer
Amid talk of a rosy financial picture for the coming school year, the West Feliciana Parish School Board approved a $1,200 per year pay raise for all employees.
Last year, the board gave employees an $800 mid-year stipend that also will be part of the salary schedule for the new school year, meaning employees will get a $2,000 pay increase, Superintendent Hollis Milton said.
Milton said he is confident the pay hike will fit in the board’s budget, particularly because sales tax revenues have increased recently and the fund balance at the June 30 end of the fiscal year will be about 20% of the district’s annual expenditures.
The $1,200 increase will cost $620,000, or more with benefits and other personnel costs.
Milton mentioned that the school system is pushing a “huge audit” of what one company owes the School Board in sales taxes. If the audit is favorable to the board, the tax payment could potentially pay for the salary increase for at least one year, he said.
“With the $2,000 raise, we will be in the top three in the region,” Milton said.
“Iberville and West Baton Rouge are ahead of us right now. With the raise, we will be third as I can best predict.”
Construction is underway on the Hut 8 data center in the parish, and “our world is about to change tremendously,” the superintendent said at another point in the meeting
The state Legislature blocked local taxing authorities from collecting sales taxes from the construction of data centers and their computing equipment, but Parish President Kenny Havard has touted the potential local revenue from property taxes.
“With the $2,000 raise, we will be in the top three in the region. Iberville and West Baton Rouge are ahead of us right now. With the raise, we will be third as I can best predict.”
HOLLIS MILTON, West Feliciana Parish schools superintendent
The School Board also hopes to see a sales tax boost from the construction of secondary projects that are not part of Hut 8’s center
Looking ahead, the board discussed a possible $980,000 to $1 million project to finish out the renovation of the old Julius Freyhan High School building.
Construction on the first phase of the renovation project, largely financed with state appropriations, is wrapping up, and the board is making plans to move the central office staff into part of the building.
Because construction costs were higher than anticipated, the first phase left about 70 percent of the ground floor undone.
The staff also is working with the Julius Freyhan Foundation, which secured the state funds, to use portions of the threestory building for community events.
In other action, the board: n Went over the district’s recent state rankings in several areas with Jodi Lemoine, director of accountability The parish was first in the state for a new measurement of literacy amid a state push in that area. Lemoine said 78.9 percent of those tested were reading at or above grade level. Only one student in the third grade finished the year without being automatically eligible to advance to the fourth grade because of reading ability, and Lemoine said teachers are working
BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL Contributing writer
The East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging hosted its annual outreach picnic and party June 13 at the Jackson site with a pirate theme and about 80 seniors in attendance. While both the Clinton and Jackson members enjoy seasonal celebrations and parties together, the summer gathering emphasizes recruitment. COA members are encouraged to bring a senior friend or family member to join in the fun and to learn about the various beneficial activities and services offered for them at the two sites. Live musical entertainment was provided by D.J. Desselle with some seniors, including pirates, dancing to the classic numbers from their past. The music ended with the audience joining in and singing the last song, “Oh Happy Day.”
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Feliciana Parish
Executive Committee members and others were updated on the construction/resurfacing of the runway at the airpark at its June 16 meeting The airpark is at 5122 Airport Lane off of La. 68 on the southeast edge of Jackson. It sits on acreage near Dixon Correctional Institute. After some unexpected delays in getting the funding, the work began in May and the district was
notified that the first installment of funds were on the way, according to Jim Parker, president of the board. The construction project will make improvements with a total cost of $1.063 million, according to Matthew Peterson, board vice president. Funds were provided through a grant from the Department of Transportation and Development for Aviation. Peterson reported at the meeting that the “soil cement phase” of the runway has been completed. Within “the next week or two the
PHOTOS BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
Costumed as pirates complete with hook and eyepatch, Rep. Roy Daryl Adams and assistant Faye Talbot attend the outreach picnic/party June 13 in Jackson.
Enjoying herself at the COA outreach party, which had a pirate theme, is Judy Rideaux, of Jackson.
PHOTO BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
The road leading to the hangar at the Feliciana Airpark in Jackson
to the runway is on the right. Near the mailbox
tracks made by the construction equipment and vehicles that are being used for the resurfacing project.
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hard in summer school to help that student advance n West Feliciana High School was second in the state for scores on the ACT Its students averaged 20.2 points on the 36-point ACT trailing only St. Tammany Parish, which had an average score of 20.5. n Approved stipends of $5,000
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and
and a craft at the end All ages are welcome. Wednesdays and Thursdays: SUN Meals to-go for East Feliciana and St. Helena parishes. All children in both parishes are eligible and can pick up a week’s worth of meals at the library Clinton will serve from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 6; Greensburg will serve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 7. Spots are limited, so registration is required. Fridays at 1 p.m.: Storytime at Jackson with stories, songs and
and $3,000, respectively for head coaches and assistant coaches of the high school’s wrestling and powerlifting programs. The latter began last year and enjoyed a great deal of success, Athletic Director Shelley Genre said. The wrestling program will be the first for the school.
n Met new head football coach Terry Minor who gave an inspirational talk on his ties to the community and his hopes for the program’s future.
rhymes, and arts and crafts. Fridays at 2 p.m.: Audubon Regional Library’s Movie Day in Clinton, June 27, July 11, 18 and 25.
Vacation Bible school in Jackson Jackson United Methodist Church will have Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m to noon July 14-18. Children ages 4-12 are invited to “Road Trip” on the go with God at 1727 Sycamore St. Healthfest coming RKM Primary Care is having a Feliciana Kids Healthfest from 10 a.m to noon July 12 at 11990 Jackson St. in Clinton. Water fun and inflatables, local vendors and resources, food treats and snacks, and health and wellness activities will be avail-
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asphalt work will be done,” he said.
Following that, other work including painting of the runway, dirt work, seedwork and beautification will be done, it was reported. Once the runway is finished, the airpark will reopen. In other airpark business, Pe-
able. Visit www.rkmcare.org/ events.
Amite River Commission meeting set for June 30
The Amite River Basin Commission and its seven member parishes will host a public meeting to discuss flood risk reduction in the Amite River Basin. The meeting for East Feliciana and St. Helena parishes is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 30, at Bluff Creek Baptist Church, 1706 La. 63, Clinton.
To see the master plan, visit https://amitebasin.org/masterplan-1.
4-H day camp set for Slaughter
The East Feliciana Summer Day Camp is from 8:30 a.m. to
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Seniors enjoyed a delicious lunch provided by David Jett and staff. The menu was fried catfish, crawfish étouffée, green peas, coleslaw and roll with a cupcake for dessert.
an afghan
something
COA director Cyndi McManus thanked businesses and individuals who helped make the party a success as well as her staff and especially the COA members and potential members who attended. For more information about the services and activities provided by the COA, call (225) 683-9862.
Soft drinks were provided and other cash donations for the event were made by People’s Health, Senior Medicare Patrol, DEMCO Foundation and Bridgeway Healthcare and Hospice Numerous local businesses and individuals provided the door prizes. The traditional fundraising raffle was held for a painting by art teacher
terson reported that there had been a change in tenants at the hangar they “lost one but got another.” Treasurer Tony Rouchon’s report and reminders included a statement/reminder that at the conclusion of the runway expenditures, there would be a required audit.
Other general discussion and questions from attendees included inquiries about the progress of broadband internet service for the parish, that funds were needed for the continuing efforts to establish the animal shelter, and that a sports park had been proposed.
3:30 p.m. July 18 at Redwood Baptist Church, 5182 La. 412, in Slaughter Activities include yoga, cooking, nutrition, outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, STEM, gardening and line dancing. Registration is open and costs
$52 a camper This include lunch and a T-shirt. Register at tinyurl. com/3a7zje4t or email Kayla Banta at kbanta@agcenter.lsu. edu. Call (225) 683-3101. Safe child care classes
The Safe Sitter program is designed to prepare students in grades six through eight to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting. The instructorled two-day class is filled with games and role-playing exer-
The EFPEDD meeting, which for June was held in the hangar at the airpark in Jackson, rotates its location monthly in the towns and villages in the parish. Meetings are generally held the third week of the month. The meetings are open to the public and interest is encouraged, Parker reminded all.
cises. Students will learn about home safety choking, CPR and first aid. To register for the two-day course, visit www.wfph.org/resources/events-and-classes/. The fee is $55.
Payment and registration forms will need to be completed and turned in by July 8 for the July 16-17 course. For questions, concerns or information related to the Safe Sitter course, call the hospital at (225) 635-3811 and ask to speak with one of the Safe Sitter instructors Katherine Noble or Amber Firmin.
Send news and events for East and West Feliciana parishes to extra@theadvocate.com by noon Friday or call (225) 388-0731.
COA pirate buddies who frequently lunch at the Jackson site are Scotty Dawson, Melinda Howell and Beth Dawson, seated.
PHOTOS BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
A crowd of about 80 seniors, including members of the COA and their guests, turned out for the fun, pirate-themed party June 13.
COA staff member LeAnn Cannon brings a plant door prize to the table for Lillian Hale, of Jackson, when she won the plant.
Line dancing was popular at the COA party and included many from the line dance class in Clinton.
Moving to the music are Linda Sanders, of Ethel, and Robert Arnold, of Clinton.
Caroline Harrell,
by Joyce Meyers and,
new, crocheted tote bags by Brenda Davis.
Leila Pitchford AROUND THE FELICIANAS
Summer library events underway
West Feliciana
The West Feliciana Parish Library announced its 2025 Summer Reading Program, a twomonth community initiative to encourage reading and beat the “summer slump” the seasonal loss of literacy gains that can happen when school is out
Running through July, the program invites readers of all ages to log their reading hours for a chance to earn prizes and be entered into grand prize drawings. The final day to log reading is July 31, with prize winners announced Aug 7. The library will host free events designed for children, teens and adults. Information and registration can be found at www.wfplibrary.org/summer
Event highlights:
n Children’s performances (ages 6-10)
No registration required All programs begin at 11 a.m.
July 2: Wink Danenberg
July 9: Crescent Circus
July 16: The Noiseguy
July 23: Harvey Rabbit & Friends
July 30: Dinosaur Experience
n Kids art workshops (ages 8-12)
Registration required. All programs run 10 a.m. to noon
July 3: Georgia O’KeeffeInspired Art
July 17: Clementine Hunter
Flowers
July 24: Watercolor Landscapes
July 31: Blue Dog by George Rodrigue
n Teen nights (ages 11-17)
No registration required
Every Tuesday 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
n Adult workshops (ages 16+)
Registration required. All programs run 6 p.m. to 8 p.m
July 11: Painted Record Art Workshop
July 25: Upcycled Magazine Bowl Workshop East Feliciana East Feliciana Parish Library branches include Clinton, 11023 Bank St., (225) 683-8753; Jackson, Jackson Square Plaza, 2637 La. 10, (225) 634-7408; and Greensburg, 6108 La. 10, (225) 435-7135.
July 11: The Louisiana Snake ID team will bring in nonpoisonous native and exotic snakes. Snake ID will share knowledge to help identify various types of snakes, highlight the good snakes do for the environment and alleviate the fear of snakes. There will also be time to hold a snake. 9:30 a.m., Greensburg; 12:30 p.m., Clinton; 3 p.m., Jackson. July 15: With two acoustic guitars and harmonies, The PopRocks performs kid-friendly classic pop-rock hits through comedic storytelling. It will feature songs by The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Elvis and Veggie Tales. 10 a.m., Jackson; noon, Clinton; 2 p.m., Greensburg.
July 25: Dr Magic’s Summer Fun Magic Show features magic, family friendly comedy, audience participation and prizes. There are no loud noises nor sharp objects. Live animals are used. 10 a.m., Jackson; noon, Clinton; 2 p.m., Greensburg. Tuesdays at 10 a.m.: Storytime at Audubon Regional Library, Clinton and St. Helena
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AHOY THERE, MATEY
West Feliciana Parish School Board votes to give raises after hearing report
BY JAMES MINTON
Contributing writer
Amid talk of a rosy financial picture for the coming school year, the West Feliciana Parish School Board approved a $1,200 per year pay raise for all employees.
Last year, the board gave employees an $800 mid-year stipend that also will be part of the salary schedule for the new school year, meaning employees will get a $2,000 pay increase, Superintendent Hollis Milton said.
Milton said he is confident the pay hike will fit in the board’s budget, particularly because sales tax revenues have increased recently and the fund balance at the June 30 end of the fiscal year will be about 20% of the district’s annual expenditures.
The $1,200 increase will cost $620,000, or more with benefits and other personnel costs.
Milton mentioned that the school system is pushing a “huge audit” of what one company owes the School Board in sales taxes. If the audit is favorable to the board, the tax payment could potentially pay for the salary increase for at least one year, he said.
“With the $2,000 raise, we will be in the top three in the region,” Milton said.
“Iberville and West Baton Rouge are ahead of us right now. With the raise, we will be third as I can best predict.”
Construction is underway on the Hut 8 data center in the parish, and “our world is about to change tremendously,” the superintendent said at another point in the meeting
The state Legislature blocked local taxing authorities from collecting sales taxes from the construction of data centers and their computing equipment, but Parish President Kenny Havard has touted the potential local revenue from property taxes.
“With the $2,000 raise, we will be in the top three in the region. Iberville and West Baton Rouge are ahead of us right now. With the raise, we will be third as I can best predict.”
HOLLIS MILTON, West Feliciana Parish schools superintendent
The School Board also hopes to see a sales tax boost from the construction of secondary projects that are not part of Hut 8’s center
Looking ahead, the board discussed a possible $980,000 to $1 million project to finish out the renovation of the old Julius Freyhan High School building.
Construction on the first phase of the renovation project, largely financed with state appropriations, is wrapping up, and the board is making plans to move the central office staff into part of the building.
Because construction costs were higher than anticipated, the first phase left about 70 percent of the ground floor undone.
The staff also is working with the Julius Freyhan Foundation, which secured the state funds, to use portions of the threestory building for community events.
In other action, the board: n Went over the district’s recent state rankings in several areas with Jodi Lemoine, director of accountability The parish was first in the state for a new measurement of literacy amid a state push in that area. Lemoine said 78.9 percent of those tested were reading at or above grade level. Only one student in the third grade finished the year without being automatically eligible to advance to the fourth grade because of reading ability, and Lemoine said teachers are working
Enjoying herself at the COA outreach party, which had a pirate theme, is
Pirates attend outreach party for East Feliciana Council on Aging
BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL Contributing writer
The East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging hosted its annual outreach picnic and party June 13 at the Jackson site with a pirate theme and about 80 seniors in attendance. While both the Clinton and Jackson members enjoy seasonal celebrations and parties together, the summer gathering emphasizes recruitment. COA members are encouraged to bring a senior friend or family member to join in the fun and to learn about the various beneficial activities and services offered for them at the two sites.
Live musical entertainment was provided by D.J. Desselle with some seniors, including pirates, dancing to the classic numbers from their past. The music ended with the audience joining in and singing the last song, “Oh Happy Day.”
The road leading to the
and to the
is on the
mailbox are tracks made by the construction
and vehicles that are being used for the
park at its June 16 meeting The airpark is at 5122 Airport Lane off of La. 68 on the southeast edge of Jackson. It sits on acreage near Dixon Correctional Institute. After some unexpected delays in getting the funding, the work began in May and the district was
notified that the first installment of funds were on the way, according to Jim Parker, president of the board. The construction project will make improvements with a total cost of $1.063 million, according to Matthew Peterson, board vice president. Funds were provided through a grant from the Department of Transportation and Development for Aviation. Peterson reported at the meeting that the “soil cement phase” of the runway has been completed. Within “the next week or two the
PHOTOS BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
Costumed as pirates complete with hook and eyepatch, Rep. Roy Daryl Adams and assistant Faye Talbot attend the outreach picnic/party June 13 in Jackson.
Judy Rideaux, of Jackson.
PHOTO BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
hangar at the Feliciana Airpark in Jackson
runway
right. Near the
equipment
resurfacing project.
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hard in summer school to help that student advance n West Feliciana High School was second in the state for scores on the ACT Its students averaged 20.2 points on the 36-point ACT trailing only St. Tammany Parish, which had an average score of 20.5.
n Approved stipends of $5,000
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branches. This will include
of
and rhymes, and a craft at the end All ages are welcome.
Wednesdays and Thursdays: SUN Meals to-go for East Feliciana and St. Helena parishes. All children in both parishes are eligible and can pick up a week’s worth of meals at the library Clinton will serve from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 6; Greensburg will serve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 7. Spots are limited, so registration is required. Fridays at 1 p.m.: Storytime at Jackson with stories, songs and
and $3,000, respectively for head coaches and assistant coaches of the high school’s wrestling and powerlifting programs. The latter began last year and enjoyed a great deal of success, Athletic Director Shelley Genre said. The wrestling program will be the first for the school.
n Met new head football coach Terry Minor who gave an inspirational talk on his ties to the community and his hopes for the program’s future.
rhymes, and arts and crafts. Fridays at 2 p.m.: Audubon Regional Library’s Movie Day in Clinton, June 27, July 11, 18 and 25.
Vacation Bible school in Jackson Jackson United Methodist Church will have Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m to noon July 14-18. Children ages 4-12 are invited to “Road Trip” on the go with God at 1727 Sycamore St. Healthfest coming RKM Primary Care is having a Feliciana Kids Healthfest from 10 a.m to noon July 12 at 11990 Jackson St. in Clinton. Water fun and inflatables, local vendors and resources, food treats and snacks, and health and wellness activities will be avail-
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asphalt work will be done,” he said.
Following that, other work including painting of the runway, dirt work, seedwork and beautification will be done, it was reported. Once the runway is finished, the airpark will reopen. In other airpark business, Pe-
able. Visit www.rkmcare.org/ events.
Amite River Commission meeting set for June 30
The Amite River Basin Commission and its seven member parishes will host a public meeting to discuss flood risk reduction in the Amite River Basin. The meeting for East Feliciana and St. Helena parishes is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 30, at Bluff Creek Baptist Church, 1706 La. 63, Clinton. To see the master plan, visit https://amitebasin.org/masterplan-1.
4-H day camp set for Slaughter
The East Feliciana Summer Day Camp is from 8:30 a.m. to
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Seniors enjoyed a delicious lunch provided by David Jett and staff. The menu was fried catfish, crawfish étouffée, green peas, coleslaw and roll with a cupcake for dessert.
COA director Cyndi McManus thanked businesses and individuals who helped make the party a success as well as her staff and especially the COA members and potential members who attended. For more information about the services and activities provided by the COA, call (225) 683-9862.
Soft drinks were provided and other cash donations for the event were made by People’s Health, Senior Medicare Patrol, DEMCO Foundation and Bridgeway Healthcare and Hospice Numerous local businesses and individuals provided the door prizes. The traditional fundraising raffle was held for a painting by art
terson reported that there had been a change in tenants at the hangar they “lost one but got another.”
Treasurer Tony Rouchon’s report and reminders included a statement/reminder that at the conclusion of the runway expenditures, there would be a required audit.
Other general discussion and questions from attendees included inquiries about the progress of broadband internet service
3:30 p.m. July 18 at Redwood Baptist Church, 5182 La. 412, in Slaughter Activities include yoga, cooking, nutrition, outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, STEM, gardening and line dancing. Registration is open and costs $52 a camper This include lunch and a T-shirt. Register at tinyurl. com/3a7zje4t or email Kayla Banta at kbanta@agcenter.lsu. edu. Call (225) 683-3101.
Safe child care classes
The Safe Sitter program is designed to prepare students in grades six through eight to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting. The instructorled two-day class is filled with games and role-playing exer-
for the parish, that funds were needed for the continuing efforts to establish the animal shelter, and that a sports park had been proposed.
The EFPEDD meeting, which for June was held in the hangar at the airpark in Jackson, rotates its location monthly in the towns and villages in the parish. Meetings are generally held the third week of the month. The meetings are open to the public and interest is encouraged, Parker reminded all.
cises. Students will learn about home safety choking, CPR and first aid. To register for the two-day course, visit www.wfph.org/resources/events-and-classes/. The fee is $55.
Payment and registration forms will need to be completed and turned in by July 8 for the July 16-17 course. For questions, concerns or information related to the Safe Sitter course, call the hospital at (225) 635-3811 and ask to speak with one of the Safe Sitter instructors Katherine Noble or Amber Firmin.
Send news and events for East and West Feliciana parishes to extra@theadvocate.com by noon Friday or call (225) 388-0731.
COA pirate buddies who frequently lunch at the Jackson site are Scotty Dawson, Melinda Howell and Beth Dawson, seated.
PHOTOS BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
A crowd of about 80 seniors, including members of the COA and their guests, turned out for the fun, pirate-themed party June 13.
COA staff member LeAnn Cannon brings a plant door prize to the table for Lillian Hale, of Jackson, when she won the plant.
Line dancing was popular at the COA party and included many from the line dance class in Clinton.
Moving to the music are Linda Sanders, of Ethel, and Robert Arnold, of Clinton.
teacher Caroline Harrell, an afghan by Joyce Meyers and, something new, crocheted tote bags by Brenda Davis.
substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial Contaminants -such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestockoperations, and wildlife.
Inorganic Contaminants -such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. Pesticides and Herbicides -which may come fromavariety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. Organic Chemical Contaminants –including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which areby-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive Contaminants –which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
ASource Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available fromour office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water.Italso includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply’ssusceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had asusceptibilityrating of ‘MEDIUM’.Ifyou would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel freetocontact our office.
In order to ensurethat tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility.Ifyou have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learnmoreabout your drinking water,please contact JULIUS METZ at 225-635-4574.
Thereisnosafe level of lead in drinking water.Exposuretolead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups, especially pregnant people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed), and young children. Some of the health effects to infants and children include decreases in IQ and attention span. Lead exposurecan also result in new or worsened learning and behavior problems. The children of persons who are exposed to lead beforeorduring pregnancy may be at increased risk of these harmful health effects. Adults have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous system problems. Contact your health care provider for moreinformation about your risks.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals -Office of PublicHealth routinelymonitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results ofour monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2024. Drinking water,including bottled water,may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The pre8ence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses ahealth risk.
In the tables below,you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the following definitions:
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) –one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years orasingle penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) –one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or asingle penny in $10,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) –picocuries per liter is ameasureofthe radioactivity in water
Treatment Technique (TT) –anenforceable procedureorlevel of technological performance which public water systems must follow to ensurecontrol of acontaminant.
Action level (AL) –the concentration of acontaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that awatersystem must follow.
Maximum contaminant level (MCL) –the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of acontaminant that is allowed in drinking water.MCL’s areset as close to the MCLG’sasfeasible using the best availabletreatment technology
Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) –the “Goal” is the level of acontaminant in drinking water below which thereisnoknown or expected risk to human health. MCLG’sallow for amargin of safety
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) –The highest level of adisinfectant allowed in drinking water.There is convincingevidence that addition of adisinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) –The level of adrinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expectedrisk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Level 1assessment –Astudy of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.
Level 2Assessment –Avery detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations.
Compliance Period Analyte Type 10/16/2024 LEAD AND COPPERRULE REVISIONS LSL INVENTORY-INITIAL
Our water system tested aminimum of 1sample(s) per month in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. With the microbiological samples collected, the water system collects disinfectant residuals to ensurecontrol of microbial growth.
Disinfectant Date Highest RAA Unit Range MRDL MRDLG Typical Source
CHLORINE 2023 2.9 ppm 1.33 -3.9 44 Water additive used to control microbes
In the tables below,wehave shown the regulated contaminants that weredetected. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore,information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
The State of Louisiana regularly monitors source water per State and Federal Regulations. Treated water samples aremonitored to further evaluate compliance. Source Water
8/17/2022 1.1 1.1 ppb 10
Erosion of natural deposits; Runofffromorchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes FLUORIDE 8/17/2022 0.2 0.2 ppm 44 Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
Source Water Radiological Contaminants Collection Date Highest
WEYANOKE WELL
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animalsorfromhuman activity.Contaminants that may be present in sourcewater include: Microbial Contaminants -such as viruses and bacteria, whichmay come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife Inorganic Contaminants -such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. Pesticides and Herbicides -which may come from avariety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
Organic Chemical Contaminants –including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, whichare by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive Contaminants –which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
ASource Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through whichcontaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water.Italso includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply’ssusceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had asusceptibility rating of ‘MEDIUM’. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office.
In order to ensurethat tap water is safe to drink, EPAprescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility.Ifyou have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learnmoreabout your drinking water,please contact JULIUS METZ at 225-635-4574.
Thereisnosafe level of lead in drinking water.Exposuretolead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups, especially pregnant people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed), and young children. Some of the health effects to infants and children include decreases in IQ and attention span. Lead exposurecan also result in new or worsened learning and behavior problems. The children of persons who are exposed to lead beforeorduring pregnancy may be at increased risk of these harmful health effects. Adults have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous system problems. Contact your health careprovider for moreinformation about your risks.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals -Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results ofour monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2024. Drinking water,including bottled water,may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The pre8ence of contaminants does not necessarilyindicate that water poses ahealth risk.
In the tables below,you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the following definitions:
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) –one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or asingle penny in $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) –one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or asingle penny in $10,000,000 Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) –picocuries per liter is ameasureofthe radioactivity in water
Treatment Technique (TT) –anenforceable procedureorlevel of technological performance which public water systems must follow to ensurecontrol of acontaminant.
Action level (AL) –the concentration of acontaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that awater system must follow.
Maximum contaminant level (MCL) –the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of acontaminant that is allowed in drinking water.MCL’s areset as close to the MCLG’sasfeasible using the best available treatment
technology
Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) –the “Goal” is the level of acontaminant in drinking water below which thereisnoknown or expected risk to human health. MCLG’sallow for amargin of safety
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) –The highest level of adisinfectant allowed in drinking water.There is convincing evidence that addition of adisinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) –The level of adrinking water disinfectant below whichthere is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Level 1assessment –Astudy of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.
Level 2Assessment –A very detailedstudy of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multipleoccasions.
During the period covered by this report we hadthe below noted violations.
Compliance Period Analyte Type
Beforedrinking tap water flush your pipes for several minutes by running your tap, taking a shower,doing laundry or aload of dishes. Youcan also use a filter certified by an American National Standards Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead in drinking water.Ifyou areconcerned about
Additional Required Health Effects Language: Coliforms arebacteria that arenaturally present in the environment and areused as an
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potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms werefound in moresamples than allowed and this was awarning of potential problems.
Thereare no additional required health effects violation notices.
We found coliforms indicating the need to look for potential problems in water treatment or distribution. When this occurs, we arerequired to conduct assessment(s) to identify problems and to correct any problems that were found during these assessments.
During the past year we wererequiredtoconduct Level 1assessment(s). 1Level 1assessment(s) were completed. In addition, we wererequired to take 0corrective actions and we completed 0ofthese actions. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Our
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Registration open for Quad Area Head Start in Clinton and Jackson
Community news report
Quad Area Head Start registration is open at both Head Start sites in East Feliciana Parish. To enroll, children must be 3 years old by Sept. 30, 2026.
Quad Area Head Start is a free preschool program that serve preschoolers ages 3 and 4 in East Feliciana Parish. The sites are at 3585 La. 63, Clinton, (225) 683-4234; and 3531 Cottage St., Jackson, (225) 6342813. Applications can be found at Quad Area Community Action Agency 12221 Jackson St., Clinton, (225) 683-3308; and Audubon Regional Library, 11023 Bank St, Clinton, (225) 683-8753, and 2637 La. 10, Jackson, (225) 634-7408.
Recruitment Day for Quad Area Head Start was held May 16, 2025, at the Audubon Regional Library in Jackson. Helping that day are, from left, teachers Danielle Hills and Christen Grover, teacher assistant Monique Douglas, and library staff Racheal Hernandez and Catherine Campbell. Open registration is running at both Head Start sites: 3585 La. 63, Clinton, (225) 532-4977, ext. 12249; and 3531 Cottage St., Jackson, (225) 6342813.
contraband taking to and from penal institution
BOYD, COREY: 20; 17544 Tunica Trace, Angola; contraband taking to and from penal institution
HENDERSON, JAYDEN: 20; 9771 Charlotte Armstrong Drive, St Francisville; unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, theft, identity theft
JUNE 5
DAVIS, JUANITA: 71; 1793 Jackson Road, Woodville, Mississippi; aggravated assault with a firearm
JUNE 6
BENOIT, CHASE: 33; 20415 Liberty Road, Pride; contempt of court
JUNE 9
ARDOIN, DALIN: 44; 6894 Ouida Irondale Road, St. Francisville; fugitive warrant, illegal possession of stolen things $25,000 or more
Feliciana tennis and pickleball event raises funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s
Community news report
Feliciana Tennis Community held its first “All Courts for Alzheimer’s” event June 16 at the West Feliciana Sports Park at 6:30 p.m. This event was held to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual “Longest Day” Summer Solstice Campaign, and 45 player/donors and 13 additional donor/contributors from West Feliciana and surrounding parishes raised over $3,000.
The Longest Day is the day with the most light — the summer solstice. Participants fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s and all other dementia through a fundraising activity of their choice on a day that works for them. With sports tournaments, card games, parties, baking and more, participants raise funds to advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Feliciana Tennis Community’s president, and a St. Francisville resident, Wendi Monson said, “My mother, Allison Truxillo, passed away this past March from Alzheimer’s. When I read about the ‘Longest Day’ fundraising drive, I felt called to help bring awareness to this cause.
“As a 3-year member of the Feliciana Tennis Community’s board, I hoped to use this outlet to create an event to support and help raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. My fellow board members supported this request. We created an event called All Courts for Alzheimer’s, and we reached out to tennis and pickle ballplayers for support. The community really showed up for this.”
Participants wore purple Longest Day shirts and participated in four rounds of tennis six full courts and pickleball — two full courts.
Music was played during the event, and in between rounds, participants played cornhole, chatted, ate refreshments, and watched the LSU baseball game.
Former FTC president and longtime member Kelly O’Brien said, “Our Tennis Community in West Feliciana is incredibly supportive, and we were thrilled with the strong turnout for this event. Alzheimer’s and dementia have personally touched my life through close family and friends, so I know firsthand the importance of supporting such a meaningful cause. Hopefully we can make this fun event an annual tradition.”
Player and donor Robyn Pitre said, “Great cause and a fun event. Win win!”
Player Stephen Eisenbraun said, “Great event for a special cause, which, unfortunately affects so many families.”
From left, Quad Area Head Start staff members Paula Sims and Linda Thompson, teacher assistants; and Joann Hills and Nadine Rayford, teachers, work a recruitment table.
Aidyn Cheatham is a graduate from Quad Area Head Start in Clinton on May 13.
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The Feliciana Tennis Community welcomed 45 player-donors and 13 additional contributors from West Feliciana and surrounding parishes to the All Courts for Alzheimer’s evennt June 16, 2025, at the West Feliciana Sports Park. The event raised over $3,000.
