Visit renovated Freyhan School
The Julius Freyhan Foundation invites the community to an open house from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sept. 11 at the renovated building, 4727 Fidelity St., St. Francisville.
Meet dogs to adopt Happy Tail Rescue will host the Happy Tales for Happy Tails adoption event Saturday Sept. 13, at Tractor Supply, 7327 U.S. 61, St. Francisville. Visitors are invited to meet dogs in need of homes. For information about adoptable dogs, contact Michelle Hamilton at (225) 2454123 or thehappytailrescue@ outlook.com.
Humane Society to host fundraiser
The Humane Society of the Felicianas will hold its first fundraiser and garage sale
The group is seeking garage sale items to be donated for the spay and neuter clinic cause. All proceeds will go to the clinic and its completion
The event is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 4 at 5080 La. 68, next to the fire station. A jambalaya dinner, drinks, dog washing, bounce house, live music and sno-ball truck will be on hand. Santa will even make an appearance from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The group invites vendors to participate with no cost to set up and sell. Donations are welcome.
Visit www.facebook.com/ events/1285900903173252 for information. Donations for the garage sale can be left at the shelter No furniture or electronics. Grocery bag donations are also needed for the sale.
Garage sale price will be $10 for whatever the customer can get in a grocery bag
Backyard Blues to host live music
Eric Johanson, with supporting acts Josh Garrett Band and Lil’ Ray Neal Blues Band, will perform Sept 19 at Backyard Blues at The Mallory, St. Francisville. Doors open at 5 p.m. Hunter Ed classes coming Hunter Education classes are planned for the Felicianas. These include a 10-hour classroom course and cover firearm and hunting safety, wildlife management principles, ethics, game identification and outdoor survival Students must complete a live-fire exercise with both formats.
Firearms and ammunition are provided for the live-fire exercise, so students should not bring their own. Participants must be at least 10 years of age by the final day of the course to be eligible for certification. Participants are advised to bring their own food, snacks and beverages Water is available on site. Visit www.wlf.louisiana. gov/page/hunter-and-trappereducation for information and registration links.
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Former parish manager trades jabs with jurors
BY JAMES MINTON Contributing writer
A routine East Feliciana Parish Police Jury meeting Sept. 2 ended with a jury-watcher’s complaints about the jury’s hiring practices and his accusations of financial improprieties.
John “J.R.” Rouchon a former parish manager and current Coro-
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ner’s Office employee, stormed out of the meeting after trading verbal jabs with several jurors and interim Parish Manager Yamesha Harris.
Before leaving, Rouchon also criticized the jury for not taking
action to hire a parish manager after interviewing five candidates for the post given up early this year by David Amrhein. Rouchon was one of the applicants for the position and criticized the jury for not telling the applicants what action it intended to take to either fill the position or continue with Harris serving in an interim capacity
Jury President Louis Kent said Harris is the parish manager but Rouchon replied, “You don’t have one.” Rouchon then said he would take his complaints to the state Inspector General. “I’ll start the criminal charges. I’m talking about the
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Reunion ties West Feliciana generations, schools together
BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER
Contributing writer
They represent different school systems, span more than 60 years, and were rooted on different sides of desegregation, but already blurring lines were decimated Aug. 30 when one reunion united graduates of all of West Feliciana Parish.
A line of cars creating a traffic jam rivaling a parade drew a crowd of more than 1,500 attendees to the Inaugural Alumni Picnic of Schools in West Feliciana Parish and representatives of three historic high schools.
Tents, tables and food trucks covered the West Feliciana Sports Park venue.
Amanda Moorer organized the event with representatives of the more than 60 graduating classes.
“This incredible event commemorates the ties that bind our community and honors the legacy of our alumni, with roots stretching back over six decades,” she said. “We anticipated a large gathering celebrating the rich history and achievements
See REUNION, page 2G
August
BY RICHARD MEEK Contributing writer
Markus Cannon’s touchdown pass to
See FOOTBALL, page 3G
James London represents the Class of 1974 while espousing the health benefits of watermelon rind during the Inaugural Alumni Picnic of Schools in West Feliciana Parish.
PHOTO BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER
Organizer Amanda Moorer and the West Feliciana High graduating class of 2001 celebrate Aug. 30 during the Inaugural Alumni Picnic of Schools in West Feliciana Parish.
PHOTO BY DAVID THOMAS JR.
East Feliciana receiver Ryan Moore catches a pass and out runs the Bengal defense as he scores his first offensive touchdown during the team’s
jamboree.
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of John S. Dawson High School, St. Francisville High School and West Feliciana High School.”
It was a time for commemoration and honor The Dawson Class of 1956 was the oldest in attendance. Marie Washington is not a graduate, but attended to honor the memory of her late husband, Frank Washington, from the Dawson High Class of 1964.
The school was the first school for the black high schoolers and is named after John Sterling Dawson, an African American educator who began his 58-year career teaching in the Laurel Hill community
Younger alumni also paid tribute to fallen classmates with pictures and shirts. West Feliciana High School Class of 2001 member Jason Ernest honored the memory of Percy Baytop, remembered by the nickname the “Fresh Prince of West Fel.” Baytop died New Year’s Eve in a New Orleans shooting.
Moorer taught in West Feliciana after finishing her education, but has been coordinating the event from her current home in Alabama Work on the event started less than six months ago and the
tact (225) 784-8447.
class representatives had communicated in group messaging and social media.
Despite the short time span, Moorer was overcome by the mas-
sive turnout.
“We are thrilled with the response to this momentous occasion, highlighting the strength and unity of our community,” she said.
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Taylor, Kaleib R. Taylor is the instructor for the September event at Jackson VFW Hall, 3699 La 10, Jackson.
The Sept. 27 part runs from 8 a.m to 4 p.m. The Sept. 28 portion is from 9 a.m. to noon. Both parts must be attended in full for completion.
David Hidalgo is the instructor for the October session at the West Feliciana Par-
ish Sheriff’s Office Substation, 8562 U.S. 61, St. Francisville. The Oct. 13 portion is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m and the Oct. 14 session runs 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Both parts must be attended in full. Trunk or Treat planned in West Feliciana Trunk or Treat will be held at 6 p.m., Oct. 16 at West Feliciana Sports Park. The Trunk Decoration contest will give awards for scariest, Beetlejuice, Hocus Pocus and disco categories. The concession stand will be open. A $1 donation per car will be charged upon entry To reserve a pot, con-
Cancer screenings offered in Clinton Breast and colorectal cancer screening will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 28 at the Police Jury Office, 12064 Marston St., Clinton. Appointments are encourage, walk-ins are welcome. Call (225) 425-8034 to schedule. Woman’s Hospital and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at partners of the event.
Art exhibit opens
Arts for All is holding For the Love of Painting, Sept. 11-Oct. 31 in the main meet-
ing room of the West Feliciana Library, 5114 Burnett Road, St. Francisville. An opening reception is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the library The reception will also serve as the annual meeting for Arts for All. The public is invited.
Meet the veterans
Clinton is Home is hosting a Meet the Veterans event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov 8 at the Green Door at H Mercantile, 12408 St. Helena St., Clinton.
Email Leila Pitchford at lpitchford@ theadvocate.com.
PHOTO BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER
Class of 2001 member Jason Ernest honors the memory of Percy Baytop on Aug. 30 during the Inaugural Alumni Picnic of Schools in West Feliciana Parish. Baytop, remembered on shirts as the ‘Fresh Prince of West Fel,’ died New Year’s Eve in a shooting
Baton Rouge entertainer Go D.J Black provides music for the Inaugural Alumni Picnic of Schools in West Feliciana Parish
James Hudson represents the Class of 1980 for the Inaugural Alumni Picnic of Schools in West Feliciana Parish.
Members of the St. Francisville High Class of 1975 gather under a Bank of St. Francisville tent.
Marie Washington honors the memory of her husband Frank Washington, Dawson High Class of 1964 during the Inaugural Alumni Picnic of Schools in West Feliciana Parish.
Leila Pitchford AROUND THE FELICIANAS
Visit renovated Freyhan School
The Julius Freyhan Foundation invites the community to an open house from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sept. 11 at the renovated building, 4727 Fidelity St., St. Francisville.
Meet dogs to adopt Happy Tail Rescue will host the Happy Tales for Happy Tails adoption event Saturday Sept. 13, at Tractor Supply, 7327 U.S. 61, St. Francisville. Visitors are invited to meet dogs in need of homes. For information about adoptable dogs, contact Michelle Hamilton at (225) 2454123 or thehappytailrescue@ outlook.com.
Humane Society to host fundraiser
The Humane Society of the Felicianas will hold its first fundraiser and garage sale
The group is seeking garage sale items to be donated for the spay and neuter clinic cause. All proceeds will go to the clinic and its completion
The event is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 4 at 5080 La. 68, next to the fire station. A jambalaya dinner, drinks, dog washing, bounce house, live music and sno-ball truck will be on hand. Santa will even make an appearance from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The group invites vendors to participate with no cost to set up and sell. Donations are welcome.
Visit www.facebook.com/ events/1285900903173252 for information. Donations for the garage sale can be left at the shelter No furniture or electronics. Grocery bag donations are also needed for the sale.
Garage sale price will be $10 for whatever the customer can get in a grocery bag
Backyard Blues to host live music
Eric Johanson, with supporting acts Josh Garrett Band and Lil’ Ray Neal Blues Band, will perform Sept 19 at Backyard Blues at The Mallory, St. Francisville. Doors open at 5 p.m. Hunter Ed classes coming Hunter Education classes are planned for the Felicianas. These include a 10-hour classroom course and cover firearm and hunting safety, wildlife management principles, ethics, game identification and outdoor survival Students must complete a live-fire exercise with both formats. Firearms and ammunition are provided for the live-fire exercise, so students should not bring their own. Participants must be at least 10 years of age by the final day of the course to be eligible for certification. Participants are advised to bring their own food, snacks and beverages Water is available on site. Visit www.wlf.louisiana. gov/page/hunter-and-trappereducation for information and registration links.
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DEMOCRA
Former parish manager trades jabs with jurors EAST
BY JAMES MINTON Contributing writer
A routine East Feliciana Parish Police Jury meeting Sept. 2 ended with a jury-watcher’s complaints about the jury’s hiring practices and his accusations of financial improprieties.
John “J.R.” Rouchon a former parish manager and current Coro-
FELICIANA
ner’s Office employee, stormed out of the meeting after trading verbal jabs with several jurors and interim Parish Manager Yamesha Harris. Before leaving, Rouchon also criticized the jury for not taking action to hire a parish manager after interviewing five candidates for the post given up early this year by David Amrhein. Rouchon was one of the applicants for the position and criticized the jury for not telling the applicants what action it intended to take to either fill the position or continue with Harris serving in an interim capacity
Jury President Louis Kent said Harris is the parish manager but Rouchon replied, “You don’t have one.” Rouchon then said he would take his complaints to the state Inspector General.
“I’ll start the criminal charges. I’m talking about the
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and
Reunion ties West Feliciana generations, schools together
BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER Contributing
writer
They represent different school systems, span more than 60 years, and were rooted on different sides of desegregation, but already blurring lines were decimated Aug. 30 when one reunion united graduates of all of West Feliciana Parish.
A line of cars creating a traffic jam rivaling a parade drew a crowd of more than 1,500 attendees to the Inaugural Alumni Picnic of Schools in West Feliciana Parish and representatives of three historic high schools.
Tents, tables and food trucks covered the West Feliciana Sports Park venue. Amanda Moorer organized the event with representatives of the more than 60 graduating classes.
“This incredible event commemorates the ties that bind our community and honors the legacy of our alumni, with roots stretching back over six decades,” she said. “We anticipated a large gathering celebrating the rich history and achievements
See FOOTBALL, page 3G ä See REUNION, page 2G
Feliciana football teams kick
BY RICHARD MEEK Contributing writer
Markus Cannon’s touchdown pass to Ryan Moore and two-point conversion with less than one minute remaining gave East Feliciana a 32-26 road victory over Kentwood on Friday night and a 1-0 record to open the season. The win also avenged East Felici-
James London represents the Class of 1974 while espousing the health benefits of watermelon rind during the Inaugural Alumni Picnic of Schools in West Feliciana Parish.
PHOTO BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER
Organizer Amanda Moorer
the West Feliciana High graduating class of 2001 celebrate Aug. 30 during the Inaugural Alumni Picnic of Schools in West Feliciana Parish.
PHOTO BY DAVID THOMAS JR.
East Feliciana receiver Ryan Moore catches a pass and out runs the Bengal defense as he scores his first offensive touchdown during the team’s August jamboree.
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of John S. Dawson High School, St. Francisville High School and West Feliciana High School.”
It was a time for commemoration and honor The Dawson Class of 1956 was the oldest in attendance. Marie Washington is not a graduate, but attended to honor the memory of her late husband, Frank Washington, from the Dawson High Class of 1964.
The school was the first school for the black high schoolers and is named after John Sterling Dawson, an African American educator who began his 58-year career teaching in the Laurel Hill community
Younger alumni also paid tribute to fallen classmates with pictures and shirts. West Feliciana High School Class of 2001 member Jason Ernest honored the memory of Percy Baytop, remembered by the nickname the “Fresh Prince of West Fel.” Baytop died New Year’s Eve in a New Orleans shooting.
Moorer taught in West Feliciana after finishing her education, but has been coordinating the event from her current home in Alabama Work on the event started less than six months ago and the
tact (225) 784-8447.
class representatives had communicated in group messaging and social media.
Despite the short time span, Moorer was overcome by the mas-
sive turnout.
“We are thrilled with the response to this momentous occasion, highlighting the strength and unity of our community,” she said.
Continued from page 1G
Taylor, Kaleib R. Taylor is the instructor for the September event at Jackson VFW Hall, 3699 La 10, Jackson. The Sept. 27 part runs from 8 a.m to 4 p.m. The Sept. 28 portion is from 9 a.m. to noon. Both parts must be attended in full for completion.
David Hidalgo is the instructor for the October session at the West Feliciana Par-
ish Sheriff’s Office Substation, 8562 U.S. 61, St. Francisville. The Oct. 13 portion is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m and the Oct. 14 session runs 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Both parts must be attended in full. Trunk or Treat planned in West Feliciana Trunk or Treat will be held at 6 p.m., Oct. 16 at West Feliciana Sports Park. The Trunk Decoration contest will give awards for scariest, Beetlejuice, Hocus Pocus and disco categories. The concession stand will be open. A $1 donation per car will be charged upon entry To reserve a pot, con-
Cancer screenings offered in Clinton Breast and colorectal cancer screening will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 28 at the Police Jury Office, 12064 Marston St., Clinton. Appointments are encourage, walk-ins are welcome. Call (225) 425-8034 to schedule. Woman’s Hospital and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at partners of the event.
Art exhibit opens Arts for All is holding For the Love of Painting, Sept. 11-Oct. 31 in the main meet-
DEMOCRAT
ing room of the West Feliciana Library, 5114 Burnett Road, St. Francisville. An opening reception is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the library The reception will also serve as the annual meeting for Arts for All. The public is invited.
Meet the veterans
Clinton is Home is hosting a Meet the Veterans event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov 8 at the Green Door at H Mercantile, 12408 St. Helena St., Clinton.
Email Leila Pitchford at lpitchford@ theadvocate.com.
PHOTO BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER
Class of 2001 member Jason Ernest honors the memory of Percy Baytop on Aug. 30 during the Inaugural Alumni Picnic of Schools in West Feliciana Parish. Baytop, remembered on shirts as the ‘Fresh Prince of West Fel,’ died New Year’s Eve in a shooting
Baton Rouge entertainer Go D.J Black provides music for the Inaugural Alumni Picnic of Schools in West Feliciana Parish
James Hudson represents the Class of 1980 for the Inaugural Alumni Picnic of Schools in West Feliciana Parish.
Members of the St. Francisville High Class of 1975 gather under a Bank of St. Francisville tent.
Marie Washington honors the memory of her husband Frank Washington, Dawson High Class of 1964 during the Inaugural Alumni Picnic of Schools in West Feliciana Parish.
Alpha Mu members learn financial tips from area teacher
BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
Contributing writer
Guest speaker Courtney Miller shared her journey to financial literacy with members of the Alpha Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society on Aug 23 during their first meeting of the 2025-26 year
Miller explained her goal was to share “a few simple but powerful tips that can protect your finances and make your money work better for you.”
Miller, a West Feliciana Parish native who moved away but came back later to settle in St. Francisville, said she knew from the first grade that she wanted to be a teacher She teaches seventh and eighth graders at Slaughter Community Charter School in East Feliciana Parish Miller said she learned firsthand when growing up about the importance of family finances. She explained that her upbringing included seeing “the loss of the family business,” the hardships it created, and the strength her mother displayed during that time. She said she had seen what it was like to be in financial chains for decades. Miller talked about a financial lesson she learned after graduating from college. She said she needed a car to go to Houston for a job. Her older brother told her to buy a “good used car” and “spend no more than $10,000,” and keep it for as long as it would run. Her brother, she said, shared advice he had heard listening to Dave Ramsey — personal finance expert, author and nationally syndicated radio show host She followed their advice, and it was just the beginning of her road to financial literacy Miller was a reading teacher, but eventually became another kind of teacher, a Master Financial Coach Plus, after taking classes through Dave Ramsey’s program. She related the experience by saying that “God qualified the unqualified.”
She said that by 2020 during COVID, she was not only teaching the Ramsey classes online but also began an online book-study class. The book was about habits and the class was geared toward women. It was sin-
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mismanagement of money in this office,” Rouchon said without elaborating
Juror Kyle Fleniken, the Finance Committee chairman, said his committee, the office staff and financial advisers Faulk and Winkler LLC have worked together to strengthen the jury’s money management practices
“I’m not aware of anything untoward,” Fleniken said.
Rouchon’s comments came toward the end of the meeting when jurors allow public comment He complained about the jury’s vote earlier to seek applications to fill an “account clerk” position, saying the jury’s personnel chart doesn’t have a position to fill.
Rouchon contended the jury would be filling a position created by Amrhein but the jury never approved.
Juror Chrissie O’Quin, who heads the Personnel Committee, said the job being advertised is the one held by another employee who moved to the Department of Public
gle women, in particular helping other women, she said So they listened to each other, learned together and used a book written by Ramsey’s daughter, she continued.
Today, she has her own company, Breaking Free Financial, with a website under the same name. She said teachers are one of the top five professions/careers from which self-made millionaires come; that it’s common for people to be reluctant to discuss finances; and that most people are in debt.
She said that she is a living example — proof that a schoolteacher with a single income can pay off $125,000 in debt. She emphasized that “it takes discipline and a plan.” As part of her presentation she gave members a handout that included nationwide statistics about income and debt as background information and it also listed the top four tips she covered.
“Personal Finance is 80% Behavior and 20% Head Knowledge” was a heading across the top of one page with statistics like: the average household income is $59,039; 78% of people live paycheck to paycheck; and seven out of 10 couples do not budget consistently
She encouraged anyone over age 65 to freeze their property taxes. She said Louisiana offers a simple form and it can save you money as property values increase.
She also suggested that everyone prepare a will.
Miller answered members’ questions, shared other personal experiences. She briefly addressed other topics such as longterm-care insurance and knowing /understanding what a policy says. She stated that she not only teaches about finances that she still takes classes and is still learning.
Before the guest speaker’s presentation, several agenda items were covered at the meeting. Members were reminded of the upcoming Walk for Literacy project to be held the morning of Sept. 6 at the walking park behind Lane Memorial Hospital in Zachary
They were given pledge forms and encouraged to get donations/sponsors from individuals and businesses.
Works, not the one that Amrhein created but is now vacant.
Faulk and Winkler’s advisers support the move, she said, while Harris said an account clerk is needed for the proper segregation of duties required by accounting guidelines.
“Faulk and Winkler has held our hands to make sure little ol’ East Feliciana Parish can keep up with the big parishes,” O’Quin said.
After Rouchon left, jurors Richard Oliveaux and Jason McCray said the jury should inform the parish manager candidates of their status.
In other action, the jury set millage rates for the 2025 tax roll at 9.65 mills, including 3 mills for the health unit, 2.5 for the Audubon Library 1.380 for local municipalities and 2.77 mills for general parish operations. East Feliciana has the lowest property tax millage in the state. Currently, surplus revenues from the 3 mill Health Unit Tax can be divided on a 9010 basis between the jury’s Road and Bridge Fund and the General Fund.
The jury is asking voters on Oct. 11 to approve a proposition that would allow a 50-50 split of surplus revenues but the 3-mill levy would remain in place.
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East Feliciana has a bye week before returning home to host Albany on Sept. 19. Also on Friday, West Feliciana fell to host Alexandria 54-7, spoiling coach Terry Minor’s debut. The Trojans led 51-0 at halftime in game which the Saints had as
many penalties (five) as first downs.
West Feliciana will host Belaire on Friday at 7 p.m.
Slaughter Community Charter opened its 2025 campaign with a 43-0 blanking of Varnado at Varnado. Carson Baxter led Slaughter with 54 yards on two carries including one touchdown. He also completed two of four passes for 48 yards and a pair of scores.
Slaughter hosts Morgan City on Thursday at 7 p.m.
Silliman Institute also opened with a road win, knocking off Brookhaven (Mississippi) Academy 38-21. Silliman will be on the road again Friday, taking on Central Hinds (Raymond, Mississippi) Academy
Email Richard Meek at livingston@theadvocate. com.
PROVIDED PHOTO BY LAUREN FLETCHER
Slaughter Community Charter quarterback Ty Ford hands off the ball to Carson Baxter during
August game.
Alpha Mu members and guest speaker for tat the August meeting of Alpha Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society from left, are Treasurer Kathy Welch, guest speaker Courtney Miller President Beth Box and First Vice President Peggy Williams Reno.
PHOTOS BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
Courtney Miller, left, talks with fellow educators answering questions about finances during a Alpha Mus Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society meeting
Library offers blood pressure monitoring assistance
BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
Contributing writer
Visitors to the Audubon Regional Library branches can now check their blood pressure at self-monitoring stations and check out a blood pressure kit for home monitoring
The blood pressure monitoring devices were recently provided by a grant from the American Heart Association, according to Assistant Director Peggy Stafford
Also offered are a number of brochures, booklets and flyers about blood pressure. They provide vital information like “Life’s Essential 8 — Managing Your Heart Health,” which includes “Life’s Essential 8 for Kids,” “Take Care of Your Blood Pressure,” and “Consequences of High Blood Pressure.”
The information is presented in an easy-toread format, some offered in Spanish and two styles of blood pressure logs are included in the materials.
For more information from the American Heart Association, call (800) 242-8721 or visit heart.org.
East Feliciana Council on Aging members gather for end-of-summer bash
BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
Contributing writer
Seniors from across East Feliciana Parish gathered Aug. 29 for the Council on Aging’s end-of-summer bash held at its Jackson site. About 85 attended the event, which featured food and activities.
The fun included line dancing, an over-and-under game, a guessing game, nachos before lunch and door prizes. The lunch was made possible by a donation from Woodmen of the World and featured pulled pork with bun prepared by Big J’s Side Porch in Clinton, which donated the coleslaw and baked beans. Soft drinks and cookies were provided by Bridgeway Hospice.
COA Director Cyndi McManus reminded attendees about the various classes, groups and programs offered at the two sites. She encouraged members to join in some of the activities in addition to eating lunch at the two centers and reminded people about the physical, mental, social and spiritual benefits from social gatherings.
McManus also recognized volunteer art teacher Caroline Harrell who spoke briefly
The third COA art show was held for members at the event. Displayed on the stage were a variety of paintings done by the Clinton painting class. Several quilts or throws were also displayed and on sale with proceeds to go back to the quilting group. For information about the East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging, call (225) 683-9862.
One of the blood pressure kits and information offered at Audubon Regional Library branches.
PHOTOS BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
Kaylynn Sanders, Jackson branch manager, checks her blood pressure with a monitoring device at the Audubon Regional Library.
EAST AND WEST FELICIANA COUNCIL ON AGING
Bill Dart, of Clinton, stands next to a quilt made by the Council on Aging quilters. It was on display at the end-of-summer bash held in Jackson.
Clyde Warren Young, of Clinton, holds the Mardi Gras wreath he won as a door prize at the East Feliciana Council on Aging event.
Rose Ware, of Jackson, shows the painting she won at the Council on Aging bash held in Jackson.
On the front right, Henrietta Geaudeaux, of Clinton, shows the door prize she won as she sits at a table with a group of Jackson COA members about to eat lunch.
PHOTOS BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
Clinton seniors visit at the East Feliciana Council on Aging party Aug 29.