Leila Pitchford AROUND THE FELICIANAS
Get ready for school at luau
East Feliciana Public Schools and RKM Primary Care are partnering to present the Feliciana’s Health and School
Readiness Luau from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 25, at the East Feliciana STEAM Academy, 9414 Plank Road, in Clinton. School gear and supplies, drinks and treats, music and vendors, and water activities will be available while supplies last, all at no cost to families. Follow East Feliciana Public Schools on Instagram and Facebook for more event updates.
Community theater page set up A new Facebook page has been created called the Saint Francisville Theater Project. Visit https:// www.facebook.com/profile.
php?id=61591454694249 to message the group if you are interested in participating.
Community market in Clinton
The Clinton Community Market will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 4 in downtown Clinton on St Helena Street
Enjoy the local shops, restaurants and the Cruisin’ to Clinton car show
This market is free for vendors to set up. If you would like to be a vendor, send a private message to the www.facebook. com/Clintoncommunitymarket page.
Flag collection box put at library
The West Feliciana Parish Library has received a retired U.S. flag collection box, donated by Rebecca Corkern at Woodmen Life. The box has been placed next to the flagpole and is a resource for proper and respectful disposal of worn or damaged flags. Woodmen Life is also donating a new American flag to the library Concerts to help build chapel
In September, Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola is holding a concert series to raise funds for the Allen Correctional Center Chapel Foundation
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections with God Behind Bars will hold shows Sept. 18-19. Details will be release later, so check angolarodeo.com for information as it becomes available. To donate to the chapel project, visit paypal.com/ncp/payment/A66Y9R8FNUBYG. Email Leila Pitchford at lpitchford@theadvocate.com.
‘Uncle Sam’ Brian Gibbons is foot loose and fancy free during last year’s Independence Day celebration in Parker Park
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ROOTED IN COMMUNITY
Longstanding market continues to flourish
BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER Contributing writer
The Farmers Market, rooted in West Feliciana Parish for 35 years, serves as a cherished cornerstone of the St Francisville community, and recent updates prove they are only getting better with age.
Driven by fresh seasonal produce and a highly anticipated schedule shift, the town’s local markets are experiencing a significant wave of growth this spring and summer Coordinated by organizer Faye Ritchie, who handles everything from vendor inquiries to set up, the town features two distinct market experiences tailored to residents’ needs:
n The Thursday Farmer’s Market: Operating every Thursday the market is dedicated to homemade and homegrown items. In an effort to better accommodate working residents, organizers recently shifted its operating hours from a morning slot to 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The change has already proven to be a massive success, driving up afternoon attendance.
n The Saturday Community Market: Gathering on the first Saturday of every month, the market offers a broader shopping experience with no strict restrictions on the types of goods sold. Note to local shoppers: the upcoming July community market is canceled to avoid a scheduling conflict with the nearby Myrtles Farmers Market.
Ritchie credits the influence of Jesse Hoover and the market sponsors at the LSU Ag Center for the long-lasting market. She said the town of St. Francisville was phenomenal about providing the space at the site of an old barn at no cost.
“Here on Saturdays, we have a community market where you
St. Francisville gears up for festivities and friends
BY FRANCES Y SPENCER Contributing writer
The city of St. Francisville is ready to paint the town red, white and blue and hopes to have a few (thousand) friends join the party as the nation celebrates Independence Day on Saturday This Fourth of July celebration is exceptionally special because it marks the nation’s 250th
can sell anything including nonhomemade,” she said. “We have a little rummage sale, whatever you want to do. On Thursdays, it’s an actual farmers market, so it has to be homemade or homegrown, and we charge a little nominal fee.”
The $50 yearly fee helps take care of operational costs. “We’re kind of laid back here, and we
“Here on Saturdays, we have a community market where you can sell anything including non-homemade. We have a little rummage sale, whatever you want to do. On Thursdays, it’s an actual farmers market, so it has to be homemade or homegrown, and we charge a little nominal fee.”
FAYE RITCHIE, Farmers Market coordinator
feel like we’re a farmers market family,” Ritchie said. “We all get along so well, and it’s really good, and it’s growing. On Thursdays, we have people set up in the middle because we ran out of room from the surroundings.
“We have a lot more people coming in, and it’s been really nice. But this market has been going on for about 35 years — different people, different vendors, but I think it’s something that the community really likes, and it’s a community service, and we’re always busier when we have the fresh vegetables.”
Ritchie, the Pepper Jelly Lady of St. Francisville, is a living collage of the farmers market vendors. She has a strong local following after working at the LSU Ag Center Extension office for 32 years and she has been canning all of her life.
Her daughters talked her into selling pepper jelly and a new career took off in her retirement.
“I was familiar with everything anyway but growing up old school, you know, canning everything out the garden, when I retired and I wanted a hobby,” Ritchie said. “My girls talked me into doing pepper jelly for the first time and it’s just taken off and, and they tell me that I’m now
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Jackson Marshal’s Office gives awards
BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL Contributing writer
Several certificates and plaques were recently given out to town of Jackson law enforcement officers, a board of trustees member and a town employee. These awards were given to recognize their past and ongoing efforts in serving the residents of the town. The awards’ presentation was in keeping with policies by
lines of communication open and to be transparent while serving and protecting the public. The marshal praised and recognized his team. The various awards honored the recipients’ achievements and actions — from completing additional training courses, to saving the life of a victim of a gunshot wound upon arriving at the scene, to supporting the efforts of a spouse, Harrell continued.
John and Faye Ritchie man their farmers market station.
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Landrum and Christina Logan have run Logan’s Farm for years and were selling fresh produce Saturday.
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considered the Pepper Jelly Lady of St. Francisville. It’s funny, but it’s been interesting.” The St. Francisville Farmers Market is located in the Old 4-H Barn, 9961 Wilcox St. For information, call (225) 635-0265.
Feliciana Fresh Farms was among vendors gathered to greet customers June 13at the St. Francisville Community Market.
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Presenting the awards were Harrell, Chief Deputy Justin Nevels and Detective Sgt. Chance Davis. The wooden plaques in the shape of the state of Louisiana were made by Prison Enterprises. Also at the meeting a newly hired deputy, Tretorion Tyler, was introduced.
Detective Sergeant Chance Davis, far left, Deputy La’Kentra Davis, left, and Deputy Derrick Poirrier far right, are shown receiving Life Saving awards from Marshal Mitch Harrell, center, for going above the call of duty in saving a gunshot victim’s life.
Ex-Zachary volunteer police officer arrested in alleged domestic abuse
BY ELLYN COUVILLION Staff writer
A former volunteer officer with the Zachary Police Department was arrested by East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s deputies Sunday on counts of domestic abuse.
Troy Viccellio was booked into the East Feliciana Parish jail on two counts of domestic abuse battery and one count of false imprisonment, Zachary Police said. The investigation is ongoing.
Jackson Town Clerk Susan Guillory receives the Keno Guillory Life Saving Award here from Detective Sgt. Chance Davis. She is the widow of the late Keno Guillory, a longtime law enforcement officer and first responder
Assissi Heights hosts June social
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Jackson Board of Trustees member Debbie Norsworthy receives the Jimmy Norsworthy award/plaque from Detective Sgt. Chance Davis. She is the widow of Jimmy Norsworthy, the late mayor.
Marshal Mitch Harrell, left, and Chief Deputy Justin Nevels, right, are with Detective Sgt. Chance Davis who presented each with a Jimmy Norsworthy Leadership Award
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Deputy Poirrier, left, and Deputy Davis, right, as each received the Keno Guillory Life Saving award from Detective Sergeant Davis, center
New hire Deputy Tretorion Tyler was introduced at a recent Jackson Board of Trustees meeting.
Assisi Heights Apartments, in St Francisville, recently held a social. Residents played bingo and had refreshments. In attendance are, from left, Vivian Canoy, Wilbert Riley, Peggy Pittman, Joyce Carter Lee Cavalier Christina McGuire, Patricia Fourrier & Brenda Croy
Crowd, vendors, and food trucks fill Parker Park on July 4, 2025, during last year’s Independence Day celebration.
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Independence Day, or its semiquincentennial.
April McGhee, executive director of the West Feliciana Tourist Commission, said the festivities will start at 6 p.m. in Parker Park and she expects outof-towners sprinkled in with residents.
“We are expecting a good mix of both locals and visitors for the holiday festivities,” she said. “It’s always a wonderful weekend in St Francisville, and we’re excited to welcome everyone.” Fun for the entire family will include live music and food offerings from the Commerce Street restaurants. The jazz-infused band Cake Mix will use the gazebo at Parker Park as their stage and home base for the event.
Weekend and evening outings are a big hit in the town because of organizers and the unique teamwork at play
“I think St. Francisville’s success comes from authenticity and collaboration,” McGhee said. “Strong partnerships between Tourism, Main Street, local businesses, nonprofits and community organizations allow us to create experiences that reflect the true character of our town.”
Being small, but full of talent and culture helps set a unique tone while drawing tourists from around the world. “Visitors come here to experience a real small town with rich history, beautiful landscapes, and the genuine Southern hospitality that St. Francisville is known for,” McGhee said.
“Events like the Fourth of July celebration, Yellow Leaf, and Christmas in the Country showcase
the best of St. Francisville keeps visitors coming back year after year.” McGhee has been in her role since April of this year, but she is not new to West Feliciana A resident of St. Francisville, she has made her mark through community engagement, marketing, and graphic design. She has a desire to have her home put its best tourism foot forward.
“The pride our community has in St. Francisville is something visitors can truly feel. We invite everyone to come experience it for themselves,” she said. For more information, call (225) 635-4224 or visit www.visitstfrancisvillela.com.
Ethel man arrested, accused of drug sales
Community news report
Over several weeks, investigators with the Delta Narcotics Taskforce have been investigating the sale of narcotics within East Feliciana Parish, a Sheriff’s Department news release said.
During this investigation, East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office, West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office, Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office and Zachary Police Department developed information that Lavell Matthews, 43 of Ethel, was selling methamphetamine, illicit pressed pills and other controlled substances from his residence.
On June 23, investigators executed a search warrant at Matthews’ residence which yielded the seizure of:
n Approximately 220 pressed pills (believed to contain fentanyl) n 38 grams of methamphetamine n 9 grams of cocaine
n 7 grams of crack cocaine n 40 grams of synthetic cannabinoids n 8 grams of marijuana n 3 handguns n 2 long guns n $32,285.00 in U.S. currency Matthews was arrested and booked into the East Feliciana Parish Prison for possession with intent to distribute Schedule I controlled dangerous substances (two counts), possession with intent to distribute Schedule II controlled dangerous substances (three counts), and illegal carrying of weapons with controlled dangerous substances, the release said. Matthews’ bail has been set by a 20th JDC judge at $255,000. St. Francisville Police Department, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, FBI — Baton Rouge Capital Area Gang Task Force and Homeland Security Investigations also participated in the investigation.
EAST AND WEST FELICIANA COUNCIL ON AGING
The schedules for West and East Feliciana Council on Aging facilities are as follows:
WEST FELICIANA
n 12292 Jackson Road, St. Francisville, (225) 635-6719
n Start time for all activities is 10 a.m.
FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY: Line dance FOURTH MONDAY: Religious service
TUESDAYS: Nutrition education
WEDNESDAYS: Exercise/yoga
THURSDAYS: Bible study FRIDAYS: Bingo/movie/excursion
n All people 60 and older in West Feliciana Parish are invited to join.
n For transportation to the center or questions, call (225) 635-6719.
EAST FELICIANA
n 11102 Bank St., Clinton n 3699 La. 10, Jackson Wednesday, July 1
SEWING/QUILTING CLASS: 10 a.m.
Welcoming Kameryn Kline Fevella,
DEVOTIONAL, 11:15 LUNCH: 11:30 ART CLASS: noon Thursday, July 2 BINGO: 10:30 a.m. LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
Friday, July 3 CLOSED FOR JULY 4 WEEKEND Monday, July 6 LINE DANCING CLASS: 9 a.m. EXERCISE CLASS: 10:45 a.m. LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, July 7 BINGO: 10:30 a.m. LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
Transportation Transportation is provided to East Feliciana Parish residents of any age for appointments in East Feliciana, West Feliciana and East Baton Rouge parishes Monday through Friday. Call (225) 683-9862 to schedule a transportation appointment.
Crowds fill Parker Park during last year’s Independence Day celebration.
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Issuer solely for the purposes designated in the proposition authorizing the levy of the Tax, which proposition permits the payment of any lawful corporate expense of the Town from proceeds of the Tax, including the payment of bonds authorized to be issued in accordance with Louisiana law; and WHEREAS,other than the Bonds herein authorized, the Issuer presently has no other outstanding bonds or other obligations payable from or enjoying alien on the revenues of the Taxherein pledged; and
WHEREAS, the Issuer now desires to incur debt and issue its Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, in the principal amount of Four Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($425,000) (the “Bonds”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 1430 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority (the “Act”), for the purpose of (i) providing sufficient funds for the purchase of anew fire truck, including the purchase of all related fire apparatus tools and personal protection equipment incidental or necessary in connection therewith, and (ii) paying the costs of issuance of the Bonds; and
WHEREAS,the maturities of the Bonds have been arranged so that the total amount of principal and interest falling due in any year on the Bonds will never exceed 75% of the revenues of the Taxestimated to be received by the Issuer in the year in which the Bonds areissued; and
WHEREAS,itisthe desireofthe Issuer to fixthe details necessary with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and to provide for the authorization and issuance thereof;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of St. Francisville, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Issuer that:
SECTION 1. Definitions. As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires:
Act” means Section 1430 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority
“Additional Parity Bonds” means any additional pari passu bonds which may hereafter be issued on aparity with the Bonds pursuant to Section 8 hereof.
“Agreement” means the agreement to be entered into between the Issuer and the Paying Agent pursuant to this Ordinance, if required.
“Bond” or “Bonds” means the Issuer’sSales TaxRevenue Bonds, Series 2026, authorized by this Ordinance, in the total aggregate principal amount of Four Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($425,000), and any bond of said issue, whether initially delivered or issued in exchange for,upon transfer of, or in lieu of any previously issued.
“Bond Register” means the records kept by the Paying Agent at its designated office in which registration of the Bonds and transfers of the Bonds shall be made as provided herein.
“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
“Executive Officers” means, collectively,the Mayor and Clerk of the Issuer
“Fiscal Year” means the one-year accounting period commencing July 1st of each year,orsuch other period as may be designated by the Governing Authority as the fiscal year of the Issuer
“Governing Authority” means the Mayor and Boardof Aldermen of the Town of St. Francisville, State of Louisiana, or its successor in function.
“Government Securities” means direct obligations of, or obligations the principal of and interestonwhich areunconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America, which arenon-callable prior to their maturity,may be United States Treasury obligations such as the State and Local Government Series and may be in book-entryform.
“Interest Payment Date” means June 1and December 1ofeach year in which the Bonds areOutstanding, commencing December 1, 2026.
“Issuer” means the Town of St. Francisville, State of Louisiana.
“Net Revenues of the Tax” means the avails or proceeds of the Tax received by the Issuer,subject only to the prior payment of the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax.
“Ordinance” means this ordinance authorizing the issuance of the Bonds, as it may be supplemented and amended.
“Outstanding” when used with respect to Bonds means, as of the date of determination, all Bonds theretofore issued and delivered under this Ordinance, except:
1. Bonds theretoforecanceled by the Paying Agent or delivered to the Paying Agent for cancellation;
2. Bonds for which payment of sufficient funds or Government Securities have been theretofore deposited in trust for the owners of such Bonds;
3. Bonds in exchange for or in lieu of which other Bonds have been registered and delivered pursuant to this Ordinance; and
4. Bonds alleged to have been mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen which have been paid as provided in this Ordinance or by law
“Owner” or “Owners” when used with respect to any Bond means thePerson in whose name such Bond is registered in the Bond Register
“Paying Agent” or “Paying Agents” means, initially,the Town Clerk of the Issuer,orsuch successor Paying Agent which shall have been appointed pursuant to the applicable provision of this Ordinance and thereafter “Paying Agent” shall mean such successor Paying Agent.
“Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock company,trust, unincorporated organization or government or any agency or political subdivision thereof.
“Principal Payment Date” means those dates identified in Section 2 hereof.
“Purchaser” means the Bank of St. Francisville, St. Francisville, Louisiana.
“RecordDate” for the interest payable on any Interest Payment Date means the 15th calendar day of the month next preceding such Interest Payment Date.
“Tax” means the Issuer’sone percent (1%) sales and use tax now being levied and collected by the Town in perpetuity pursuant to elections held in the Town on November 19, 1969 and May 16, 1981.
“Town” means the Town of St. Francisville, State of Louisiana. SECTION 2. Authorization of
on the Bonds shall be payable by check of the Paying Agent or the Issuer mailed to the Owner (determined as of the close of business on the RecordDate) at the address shown on the Bond Register or,in the discretion of the Paying Agent, by wirefromthe Paying Agent or the Issuer delivered to the Owner (determined as of the close of business on the RecordDate) in accordance with wiring instructions provided by the Owner,provided, however,that principal of the Bond at final maturity shall be payable at the designated office of the Paying Agent upon presentation and surrender thereof. Each
forth) so
loss in interest shall result from such transfer, exchange or substitution.
No Bond shall be entitled to any right or benefitunder this Ordinance or be valid or obligatory for any purpose, unless thereappears on such Bond acertificate of registration, substantial yinthe form provided in this Ordinance, executed by the Paying Agent by manual signature.
SECTION 3. Prepayment Provisions. Installments of principal of the Bonds shall be callable for prepayment at the option of the Issuer in full or in part at any time, at the principal amount to be prepaid, plus accrued interest on the amount to be prepaid from the most recent Interest Payment Date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for.The Issuer may designate the principal installments to be prepaid in the event of prepayment of less than all of the outstanding principal of the Bonds.
Official notice of such call of any portion of the Bonds for prepayment shall be given by means of first-class mail, postage prepaid, by notice deposited in the United States mail or via acceptablemeans of electronic communication not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the prepayment date addressed to the registered owner of the Bond to be prepaid, at his address as shown on the Bond Register
SECTION 4. Registration and Transfer.The Issuer shall cause aBond Register to be kept by each Paying Agent. The Bonds may be transferred, registered and assigned onlyonthe appropriate Bond Register,and such registration shall be at the expense of the Issuer,and only by the execution of an assignment form on the Bonds being transferred. Anew Bond or Bonds, may,upon request, be delivered by the appropriate Paying Agent to the last assignee (the new Owner) in exchange for such transferred and assigned Bond or Bonds after receipt of the Bond(s) to be transferred in proper form. Such new Bond or Bonds shall be in an authorized denomination of the same maturity and like principal. The Paying Agent shall not be required to issue, register the transfer of, or exchange any Bond during aperiod beginning at the opening of business on aRecord Date and ending at the close of business on the Interest Payment Date.
SECTION 5. Form of Bonds. The Bonds and the endorsements to appear thereon shall be in substantiallythe form attached as Exhibit B hereto.
SECTION 6. Execution of Bonds. The Bonds shall be signed by the Executive Officers for,onbehalf of, in the name of and under the corporate seal of the Issuer,which signatures and corporate seal may be either manual or facsimile.
SECTION 7. Pledge of Sales TaxRevenues. The Bonds shall be secured by and payable in principal and interest solely from the Net Revenues of the Tax. The Net Revenues of the Taxare hereby irrevocably and irrepealablypledged and dedicated in an amount sufficient for the payment of the Bonds, in principal and interest, as they shall respectively become due and payable, and for the other purposes hereinafter set forth inthis Ordinance. All of the Net Revenues of the Taxshall be set aside as herein provided and shall be and remain pledged for the security and payment of the Bonds in principal and interest and for all other payments provided for in this Ordinance until the Bonds shall have been fully paid and discharged.
SECTION 8. Additional Parity Bonds. All of the Bonds shall enjoy complete parity of lien on the avails or proceeds of the Taxdespite the fact that any of the Bonds may be delivered at an earlier date than any other of the Bonds. The Issuer further covenants that it will issue no other bonds or obligations of any kind or naturepayable from or enjoying alien on the Net Revenues of the Taxhaving priority over or parity with the Bonds, except that Additional Parity Bonds may hereafter be issued on aparity with the Bonds under the following conditions:
(1) The Bonds herein authorized or any part thereof, including the interest thereon, may be refunded, and the refunding bonds so issued shall enjoy complete equality of lien with the portion of the Bonds which is not refunded, if therebeany,and the refunding bonds shall continue to enjoy whatever priority of lien over subsequent issues may have been enjoyed by the Bonds refunded; provided, however that if only aportion of the Bonds outstanding issorefunded and the refunding bonds requiretotal principal and interest payments during any year in excess of the principal and interest which would have been required in such year to pay the Bonds refunded thereby,then such Bonds may not be refunded without the consent of the Owner of the unrefunded portion of the Bonds issued hereunder (provided such consent shall not be required if such refunding bonds meet the requirements set forth in clause (2) of this Section).
(2) Additional Parity Bonds may also be issued, and such Additional Parity Bonds shall be on aparity with the Bonds if all of the following conditions aremet:
(i) The annual Net Revenues of the Taxwhen computed for the last completed calendar year immediately preceding the issuance of the Additional Parity Bonds must have been not less than 1.15 times the highest combined principal and interest requirements for any succeeding calendar year on the Bonds then outstanding, including any Additional Parity Bonds theretoforeissued and then outstanding, and any other bonds or other obligations whatsoever then outstanding which arepayable from the Net Revenues of the Tax(but not including bonds which have
including the proper application of the proceeds of the Tax, until all of the Bonds have been retired as to both principal and interest. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the Issuer from altering, amending or repealing from time to time as may be necessary the ordinances adopted providing for the levying, imposition, enforcement and collection of the Taxorany subsequentordinance providing therefor, said alterations, amendments or repeals to be conditioned upon the continued preservation of the rights of the Owners with respect to the Net Revenues of the Tax. The Issuer’sobligations to cause the continuation of the levy,collection and allocation of the Taxand to apply the revenues therefrom in accordance with the provisions of this Bond Ordinance shall be irrevocable for the full period of its authorization until the Bonds have been paid in full as to both principal and interest, and shall not be subject to amendment in any manner which would impair the rights of the Owners from time to time of the Bonds or which would in any way jeopardize the prompt payment of principal thereof and interest thereon. Morespecifically,the Issuer may not discontinueordecrease the Taxor permit to be discontinued the Taxinanticipation of the collection of which the Bonds have been issued, or in any way make any change in such Tax which would diminish the amount of the Net Revenues of the Taxtobe received by the Issuer,until all of such Bonds shall have been retired as to both principal and interest.
SECTION 11. Covenants of the Issuer. In providing for the issuance of the Bonds, the Issuer does hereby covenant that it has alegal right to receive the proceeds of the Tax, to issue the Bonds and to pledge the Net Revenues of the Taxasherein provided, and that the Bonds will have alien and privilege on the Net Revenues of the Taxasherein provided.
SECTION 12. Issuer to Maintain Books and Records. So long as any of the Bonds areoutstanding and unpaid in principal or interest, the Issuer shall maintain and keep proper books of records and accounts separate and apart from all other records and accounts in which shall be made full and correct entries of all transactionsrelating to the collection and expenditureofthe Net Revenues of the Tax, including specifically but without limitation, all reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collection. Not later than six (6) months after the close of each Fiscal Year, the Issuer shall cause an audit of such books and accounts to be made by the Legislative Auditor of the State of Louisiana (or his successor) or by arecognized independent firm of certified public accountants showing the receipts of and disbursements made for the
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shall be the only representations of the indebtedness as herein authorized and created.
SECTION 15. Ordinance aContract. The provisions of this Ordinance shall constitute acontract between the Issuer,orits successor,and the Owner or Owners from time to time of the Bonds, and any such Owner or Owners may at law or in equity,bysuit, action, mandamusorother proceedings, enforce and compel the performance of all duties required to be performed by this Governing Authority or the Issuer as aresult of issuing the Bonds. No material modification or amendment of this Ordinance, or of any Ordinance amendatory hereof or supplemental hereto, may be made without the consent in writing of the Owners of two-thirds (2/3) of the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds then outstanding; provided, however,that no modification or amendment shall permit achange in the maturity provisions of the Bonds,