Zachary Post June 4, 2024

Cassidy Awards Grants to Replace Aging Natural Gas Pipes from His Infrastructure Plan

On Friday afternoon, Senator Cassidy awarded grants totaling over $52 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to municipalities and gas utility districts seeking to replace aging natural gas infrastructure with new pipelines.

“This money will decrease the risk of explosion and decrease the amount of wasted methane which people are paying for, thus saving folks money,” said Dr. Cassidy. “It also cleans up our environment. It’s a good investment of taxpayer dollars for the benefit of folks in Louisiana.”

Thanks to IIJA, the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) is helping communities throughout the country safeguard natural gas pipes. Nearly one billion will be awarded over five years, with $392 million being awarded just this year.

As part of today’s announcement, the cities of Donaldsonville, Port Allen, and Walker, the town of Berwick, and gas utility districts in East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana and West Feliciana Parishes received money. In total, nearly 200 miles of pipeline will be replaced with sturdier and safer pipes. Smaller grants were also awarded to replace aging meters and acquire methane leak detection equipment. Additionally, a similar announcement was made last April of over $27 million going cities and towns in south and central Louisiana, for similar purposes.

Passed and signed into law in November of 2021, over $9.1 billion dollars has been awarded to Louisiana from IIJA. Money has been awarded to repair bridges, build flood protection systems, and extend high-speed broadband into rural areas.

Among other officials, present

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How to Get Rid of an Eyesore?

By Patricia Stallmann rachal2743@gmail com

225-721-5534

Visit the City of Zachary and you’ll find a place where people maintain their neighborhoods. Explore the educational opportunities, and you’ll find public schools that consistently score tops in the state. Consult the city website for community events that draw visitors throughout the year

What could possibly spoil that idyllic vision?

On May 14, Zachary Councilperson Jennifer Boyd summed up an ongoing problem, a problem out of sync with the rest of the town…the problem at 3780 Cypress Park Drive:

“When people abandon a home, they don’t leave a forwarding address.”

Boyd’s comment followed a request for help from Stacey Page, who also lives on Cypress. For a year or two, she said, the city has mowed the overgrown front yard; more recently, neighbors have assisted with that task. Page cited additional maintenance issues, including broken windows.

A drive past 3780 reveals piles of junk littering the side of the house.

Further, said Page, especially when the yard is overgrown with grass and weeds, the presence of rodents and snakes makes the property unsafe for the “small children” who live in the area.

And it’s been abandoned—vacant—“for at least three years.”

The primary issue with 3780 Cypress Park, says City Attorney John Hopewell, has been the city’s inability to locate the owners “and provide them their necessary level of procedural ‘due process’ notices.” Establishing that contact could, perhaps, lead to a solution for the blight that the Cypress residents cite as a safety concern.

The Catch 22: The city must “give notice” but “has no one TO notice!” says Hopewell.

And as someone has paid the property taxes, “We’re in a wait-and-see mode.”

Scott Masterson, the city’s building inspector, explains that for the city to condemn a structure, “it must be a danger to public safety. That’s it in a nutshell. A property that is an eyesore or vacant is not necessarily condemnable.

“And if somebody lives in a house, as long as it has running water for a bathroom, it’s not condemnable.” Electricity, he said, is not necessary.

“In the case of the Cypress Park property, it’s an eyesore, but it’s a brick house on a concrete slab; it’s not deteriorating from termite damage, and the roof ’s not collapsing. Someone could easily clean it up and live in it.”

As for liens, he notes, the city puts a lien on the property four times a year when mowing the lawn; to sell the

property, the owner would have to pay the liens.

Another member of the Cypress Park neighborhood rose to offer an identification of the owner: “He’s Jason Young, and he lives in Ethel.” Masterson, however, says that’s the first he’s heard of an Ethel owner. The tax records available to the city show a different owner. And every attempt to reach that person of record results in returned mail.

About a month and a half or so ago, however, a lady visited the city offices to report that she had bought the property and planned to clean it up.

“We took her at her word,” says Masterson. The building employees were so happy to get the good news that they neglected to ask her name.

“We’re still hopeful,” he says, “that she will follow through on her plans.”

Stacey Page, of Cypress Park Drive in Zachary, shares a photograph of an abandoned property in her neighborhood.

Photograph by Patricia Stallmann

Neighbors of the 3780 Cypress Park property point to the piles of junk and garbage outside the house. Photograph by Daniel Duggan

City of Zachary Attorney John Hopewell discusses attempts to contact the owner of the property at 3780 Cypress Park Drive.

Photograph by Patricia Stallmann

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at today’s announcement was Donaldsonville Mayor Leroy Sullivan, whose city received the largest grant of $20 million to replace 27.3 miles of pre-existing natural gas infrastructure. Since his election, Mayor Sullivan has made it a priority to replace his city’s aging pipes, which is happening due to Cassidy’s infrastructure law.

“Revising the NGDISM gas line improvement grant from Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is a pivotal moment for the City of Donaldsonville,” said Mayor Sullivan. “Senator Cassidy was instrumental in helping us secure this funding and we are deeply grateful for his unwavering support. This project is an investment in the future of our city and positions our community for continued growth.”

City of Zachary Beautification Committee Awards Two Local Businesses for 2024

The Animal Center has been honored with the 2024 Beautification Architectural Business Award. The committee was particularly impressed by the addition of solar panels to the already stunning building, making this recognition well-deserved. The Animal Center’s dedication to energy efficiency and sustainability is commendable, and the city applauds their efforts in enhancing the community in such a meaningful way.

“Congratulations to The Animal Center, located at 19700 Old Scenic Highway, on being a recipient of this year’s Zachary Beautification Award. Through receiving the USDA’s REAP grant and Business Energy Tax Credit, solar panels were installed, allowing investment in renewable energy for their facility, as well as HVAC energy efficiency

upgrades. The work was done by The Next Energy, alongside Zachary’s very own Hughes Mechanical. By utilizing sustainable and energy-efficient systems, The Animal Center now not only sees overhead cost savings on their facility but also is positioned to contribute to a greener, cleaner environment,” says Councilwoman Ambre DeVirgilio, who represents District 3.

To commemorate this achievement, the beautification committee, along with Mayor David McDavid and Councilwoman Ambre DeVirgilio, presented the award to veterinarians Dr. Jason St. Romain and Dr. Leigh O’Brien. The award is proudly displayed in front of the clinic, located at 19700 Old Scenic Highway.

Additionally, the Zachary Beautification Committee is pleased to announce that First Baptist Church Zachary has received the 2024 City of Zachary Beautification Landscaping Award. This accolade recognizes the church’s remarkable achievement in transforming a 1.2-acre parking lot into a vibrant green space, significantly boosting the city’s visual charm. The project

the removal of the existing parking lot, installation of new drainage, landscaping, an irrigation system, and a sidewalk connecting to the nearby Charlet Funeral

Coppertone Distylium shrubs, 62 Pink Muhly Grasses, and 56 pallets of sod.

The selection process involved public nominations, which were carefully reviewed by the Zachary Beautification Committee. “It was simply our desire to represent our Great God well and be good neighbors,” stated Scott McKenzie, Associate Pastor. “Congratulations to FBCZ on receiving this acknowledgment and recognition. FBCZ is where I am honored to worship, and here we believe in giving God all the glory. Everything our church staff does is in honor of Him, and I’m so thankful Zachary has this special place to visit,” added Councilwoman Jennifer Boyd, who represents District 2, where the church is located.

To commemorate this achievement, the beautification committee, along with Mayor David McDavid and Councilwoman Ambre DeVirgilio, presented the award to the First Baptist Church Zachary staff and several of the contractors who were instrumental in beautifying the parking lot.

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Home. The new landscape features 16 Eagleston Hollies, 9 Teddy Bear Magnolia Trees, 25 Japanese Yews, 4 Natchez White Crepe Myrtle trees, 5 Yuletide Camellias, 115

ZHS Celebrates Grads with Senior Breakfast, Decision Day,

and

Naming Senior Superlatives

On Thursday, May 2nd, the Class of 2024 was treated to a breakfast and wore shirts representing the colleges they’ve decided to attend. There were guest speakers and the 2024 Senior Superlatives (as voted on by the senior class) were announced.

Senior Superlatives

Kellen Conachen and Emma Todd;Mr. and Ms. ZHS

Evan Valliere and Daylean Matthews -- Best Personality

Vederek Matthews and Nyla Doiron;Best Sportsmanship

Emily Montalbano and Aubrey Sanders- Dynamic Duo

Luke Parks and Lauren LatinoFriendliest

Jackson Giacone and Teashia Hollins - Funniest

Lance White and Diamon HamiltonMost Likely to Succeed

Trey’dez Green and Rylee DeignanMost Athletic

Skyler Ledoux and Amanda Le - Most Intelligent

Marquis Mcquirter and Maat FirvenMost Outgoing

Brennan Bankston and Andrea Condol - Most Theatrical

Isaac Hogan and Kenzie RobinsonMost Artistic

Aaron Westbrook and Lauren CapelloMost Musical

Ryan Ward and Ava Nichols- Most School Spirit

Kasen Sinclair and Mya Pabon- Best Vibe

Tymarione Williams and Kyrie Ferguson- Most Likely To Go Viral

Chase Mcclinton and Makenzie Brown- Best Dressed

Charles Walton and Briley HowardBest Laugh

Tyelan Banks and Samara MorrisBest Smile

Jonas Hayes and Kadra Bates - Mr. and Miss Fix It

Travis Robinson and Roderick Williams – Best Bronco

Please send in your Milestones, Submissions and Achievements to info@ZacharyPost.com

Announcements are free of charge, space permitting

In Our City

a positive update to the road overlay project of Rollins Rd.

this evening

The bid has been awarded to R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors and plans are to begin soon with the hopes of the major portions being completed prior to the start of school in August. The councilman is also in communication with the Zachary Community School District to ensure a seamless plan is in place in the event that the major portions of the project are not completed prior to school beginning. This overlay project is not part of the MOVEBR project and is a project on its own funded by the city/parish road rehabilitation fund. The MOVEBR projects are still running accordingly. The overlay project is expected to be a 4 month process with the main work of milling and paving to be completed within a two week period.

June 1 | 8:30 a.m.-noon

JUNIOR ADVANCED FUN

TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center

June 1 | 8:30 a.m.-noon

LATE NIGHT HYPE

Gus Young Ave Park

June 14 + 28 | 7-11 p.m. MOVIES

Memorial Sports Complex

June 22 | 9 a.m.-noon

BREC’S LARGEST SWIM LESSON Liberty Lagoon

June 28 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. libertylagoon.com

Metro Councilman Brandon Noel addressed the Zachary City Council

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in Zachary.

Vitex: A Truly Chaste Tree for the Zachary Garden Climate

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If you’ve admired the stunning display of purple flowers in the landscape in recent weeks, you’ve witnessed one of Louisiana’s finest blooming small trees or large shrubs: the vitex, also known as “the chaste tree.”

The Oxford Dictionary defines “chaste” as “without unnecessary ornamentation; simple or restrained.” The chaste tree, however, while simple in its ease of care, is far from plain.

The name “vitex” has its origins in a Roman book Naturalis Historia, in which the author notes that the women of Athens kept branches of the tree under their beds during the Feast of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, grain, and fertility.

Vitex trees—large, flowering shrubs often considered small trees—can be found blooming across the state this time of year.

From late spring through summer, they put on a stunning show, their beautiful bluish-purple flowers clustering in tall spikes. These trees bloom every year for about a month with minimal effort from the gardener. In good years, you may get a second bloom in late summer or early fall.

Chaste trees produce showy, 5-to-7-inch spikes of small, lavender-blue flowers from late May through June in Louisiana with a second flush of flowers in July or early August. Other colors, too, are available: cultivars like Alba and Silver Spire with white flowers, and Rosea and Galactic Pink with pink.

One of the most favored cultivars is Shoal Creek, a Louisiana Super Plant selection, known for its lighter purple flowers. A couple of dwarf cultivars are Delta Blues and Blue Puffball.

For the best blooms, plant vitex trees in full sun, though they also do well in partial shade. They are typically winter hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9 and suffer no major pest concerns.

These plants grow to 10 to 15 feet tall by 15 to 20 feet wide. Their growth rate is vigorous in loose, well-drained soil that is a bit on the dry side. In fact, they are very drought-tolerant once established. In wet soils, chaste trees can suffer from dieback and root rot and occasionally get leaf spot.

When allowed to grow naturally, vitex will generally form a large, bushy plant about 10 feet tall. If you prefer a more compact form, you can cut the plant back to about 2 to 3 feet from the ground in late winter.

In addition to their beautiful flowers, vitex trees have attractive, star-shaped, aromatic leaves. When you brush against or crush the leaves, they emit a crisp, clean scent similar to sage. The leaves are green-gray on top and gray underneath, growing in a palmate pattern with five to seven lanceshaped leaflets emanating from a single point.

Vitex trees make excellent focal points in the landscape. When in bloom, they not only catch the eye but also attract pollinators. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are often seen feeding on the sweet nectar. In addition, the seeds attract several small bird species.

As chaste trees are deciduous, they may lose their leaves during extended cold snaps; however, they do not remain bare for long, thanks to their fast growth rate. Harder freezes may cause some dieback and damage, but the trees quickly recover.

While vitex is a non-native species and can be considered invasive due to its seeds colonizing nearby landscape beds, removing the old flower spikes to prevent seeds from forming can help control its spread. The plant can also be easily reproduced by cuttings.

Shoal Creek stands out as an exceptional selection of vitex with superior characteristics. Its 12inch flower spikes are noticeably larger than other varieties’, with a deeper, more vibrant lavenderblue color. It has exceptionally vigorous growth, quickly filling your landscape with beautiful and aromatic leaf growth and gorgeous flower spikes.

For gardeners who prize plants that require little care but offer a beautiful display, the chaste tree is an excellent choice. Local nurseries and garden centers often carry Louisiana Super Plants, so look for Shoal Creek vitex there.

To learn more about the Louisiana Super Plants program and find participating nurseries near you, visit www.lsuagcenter.com/ superplants.

Shoal Creek vitex is a Louisiana Super Plant and is a superior selection for the landscape. Photograph by Heather Kirk-Ballard, LSU AgCenter

Chaste trees make a great accent planting for the landscape. Photograph by Anna Ribbeck, LSU AgCenter

EVENTS CALENDAR EVENTS CALENDAR EVENTS CALENDAR EVENTS

June 4, 2024

Please submit calendar notices to: rachal2743@ gmail.com.

NOW: Sign up for Kids’ Summer Meals to Go: The West Feliciana Parish Library has partnered with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to bring USDA-funded Sun Meals To Go to West Feliciana Parish. Because this is a benefit for rural children, all children in the parish are eligible and can pick up a week’s worth of meals at the library each Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sign up on line at Information/West Feliciana Parish Library/United States.

ONGOING: WFHS Athletics Summer Youth Camps dates and contact information: 1) Strength and Conditioning—June 3 and throughout the summer, Monday through Thursday, 9:30–10:30 a.m., 7th and 8th graders, co-ed, Saints Stadium, littlej@wfpsb.org; 2) Volleyball—June 17–19, 9 a.m.–noon, ages 5–13, girls, WFHS Gym, scotta@wfpsb.org; 3) Track and Field—June 21–22, 9–11 a.m., 2nd–6th graders, co-ed, Saints Stadium, coatesp@wfpsb. org, bacharh@wfpsb.org; 4) Soccer—June 25–27, 8–10 a.m., ages 6–13, co-ed, WF Sports Park, denhamd@wfpsb.org; 5) Baseball & Softball— July 1–3, time TBA, ages 7–13, WF Sports Park, achordg@wfpsb.org, doucetl@wfpsb.org; 6) Football—July 18, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m., 2nd–8th graders, co-ed, Saints Stadium, ducoted@wfpsb. org; 7) Cheer—July 29–31, 9 a.m.–noon, pre-K–5th grades, WFHS Gym, howsenl@wfpsb.org; 8) Dance—August 10, 8 a.m.–noon, pre-K–5th grades, WFHS Gym, estepj@wfpsb.org. For information and to register, visit West Fel Royal Blue Club on Facebook.

REGISTER NOW: Arts for All “Summer Art Camp 2024” with Angel Mcgee, for ages 7 through 14, will take place June 10 through 14. The camp “will teach students lots of great art skills and will offer unique, fun projects:

drawing while using many different mediums, portrait sketching, sculpting with a variety of products, watercolor painting, charcoal drawing with a twist, weaving, and MORE! Fee: $150 for the week. Contact Lynn Wood at birdmancoffeeshop@gmail.com to sign up.

NOW: Register for Zachary schools summer camps. 1) ZHS Wrestling: June 17–20, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., ages 6–14, cost, $125 per wrestler; $25 siblings discount. 2) ZHS Baseball: June 10–13, 9 a.m.–noon, 5–14 years old, $120. 3) ZHS Agriculture Camp: July 15–19, 8 a.m.–1 p.m., 5–10 years old, $150. 4) Lady Broncos Volleyball and Basketball: June 10–12, kindergarten–seventh grade, $110 for one or $200 for both. 5) Volleyball: 8 a.m.–11 a.m., Basketball: noon–2 p.m. 6) Cross-country: June 24–27, first–sixth grade, 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m., $100. 7) Boys Basketball: May 27–31, Ages 4–14, 8:30 a.m.–noon, $110. 8) Rollins Place Elementary Arts and Science: July 8–12, completed first to fourth grade, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., $180 by May 2 or $200 after May. Visit zacharyschools.org/summercamps/ to register.

ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 25:

“Evolution of the Revolution” art exhibit at West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Avenue, Port Allen. This fascinating multimedia installation, the product of collaboration between photographers and set designers Lynn Rossi and Nichelle Evans, features huge, colorful photographs depicting key moments in Black history. Presented by the California African American Museum and created by Surreal Box Cinema. For more information, visit www. WestBatonRougeMuseum.org.

Wednesday, June 5: Mitch the Magician, 11 a.m. at the West Feliciana Parish Library, 5114 Burnett Road, St. Francisville. Mitch The Magician is first-class entertainment! Fun for all and guaranteed to bring laughs and lighten the mood uplifting comedy, fun magic tricks, and squeaky-clean humor. The Friends of the Library funded this FREE event.

Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27: Middle School

Accelerated Reading Nights with Mrs. Lathrop, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the West Feliciana Parish Library, 5114 Burnett Road, St. Francisville. Open to students attending middle school during the upcoming school year.

ONGOING: SIX Hiking and Biking Trail

Locations in the St. Francisville area, dawn until dusk: 1) Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area offers five hiking, biking, and ATV trails. Location: 18 miles north of St. Francisville off Highway 66. 2) Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge offers two hiking and Nature trails and three ATV trails. Location: 7 miles west of St. Francisville off of Creek Road. 3) Mary Ann Brown Preserve offers three hiking trails.

Location: 8 miles southeast of St. Francisville off of Highway 965. 4) West Feliciana Parish Sports Park offers one hiking and biking trail. Location: 3 miles north of St. Francisville off of Highway 61. 5) Clark Creek Natural Area (in Mississippi, but close to St. Francisville) offers one hiking trail 25 miles north of St. Francisville off of Ft. Adams Pond Road. 6) Audubon State Historic Site offers one Nature and birding trail 6 miles southeast of St. Francisville off of Highway 965. For more information, visit StFrancisvilleLa. com, come by the Historical Society Museum at 11757 Ferdinand Street in St. Francisville, or email Devan@visitstfrancisvillela.com. Please check with the Sports Park to be sure that trails are open following the April 10 storm.

Wednesday, June 5: Tupelo Elvis Festival Gala and After Party, 6 p.m. at Tupelo Cotton Mill, 300 Elliott Street, Tupelo, Mississippi, with festival host Tom Brown and featuring Ben Thompson, Bill Cherry, Brandon Bennett, Cote Deonath, David Lee, Jeff Lewis, Jesse Aron, Jay Dupuis, and Nick Perkins backed by Tributes in Concert band. Visit tupeloelvisfestival.com for more information.

Friday, June 7: Downtown Live Concert with Pants Party from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., 4608 Virginia Street in Downton Zachary. Enjoy an exciting

live concert as well as food trucks, cotton candy, art vendors, and dancing under the lights on Virginia Street! Thanks to our sponsor: Hughes Mechanical Contractors. For more information, please email ashleigh.mchugh@cityofzachary. org.

Friday, June 7: Le Café Français will host its monthly gathering at the West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Avenue, Port Allen: a cultural offering and program for those who speak French, are learning French, or simply support the French language and culture in Louisiana. Speakers of any variety of French and any level of comprehension are welcome. This program is open to the public and FREE of charge. Each meeting features a topic to spur discussion, live music often provided by John Richard and Tony Thibodeaux, and, as always, coffee and dessert. Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit www. WestBatonRougeMuseum.org.

Saturday, June 8: LA Night Jam, Louisiana’s only water sports festival and professional extreme water sports competition and show, presented by Tides Medical, is back for its second consecutive year! Get ready for an amazing show on the water featuring night jumps by professional water skiers from around the world! You don’t have to go far for this topnotch entertainment in Zachary, at beautiful Tri-Lakes, home of Bennett’s Water Ski and Wakeboard School, 18505 Barnett Road. Tickets are $20 a car load. Visit LANightJam.com.

Saturday, June 8: Help Create Happy Tales for Happy Tails! Is there room in your home and your heart for one more? Stop by Happy Tails dog adoption day at Tractor Supply, 7327 Highway 61 in St. Francisville. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. But no need to wait! Call or email Michelle Hamilton, Happy Tail Rescue, for details about the dogs now looking for homes: 225-245-4123 or thehappytailrescue@outlook.com.

Saturdays, June 8 and 22: Greater Baton Rouge Model Railroaders will exhibit its model train collection from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3406 College Street in Jackson, behind the Republic of West Florida Museum. No admission fee. For further information, or to book space at no charge for a birthday party, please email maczilla1@ bellsouth.net or call 713-858-9251.

Saturday, June 8, in St. Francisville: The Day the War Stopped. On a hot June day in 1863, Union soldiers under the flag of truce came searching for fellow masons in St. Francisville to bury their commander with masonic honors. Confederate masons put aside their differences and stopped the war for a short time to honor the higher calling of brotherly love. Also on June 8, Feliciana Lodge #31 will hold the Sixth Annual Feliciana Cup Jambalaya Cookoff. Does your lodge have what it takes to unseat Kentwood? Enter at: https://felicianalodge31.com/annualcookoff.

Sunday, June 9: Old Time Jam from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Avenue, Port Allen. Jam sessions are open for any musician to join in to play tunes including country, Bluegrass, Gospel, Cajun, and folk music. The public is invited to bring refreshments, or join in by playing, listening, or dancing. This FREE event is open to the public. For more information, visit www. WestBatonRougeMuseum.org.

Tuesday, June 11: Pelican State Credit Union Presents “Household Budgeting Made Easy”: Reduce your money stress, work toward financial goals, and use our free budget worksheet. Time and place: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Apostolic Tabernacle of the Felicianas, 17903 Highway 10, St. Francisville. This event is free to East Feliciana Chamber members and $15 for non members. For more information, please call 225408-6193.

Tuesday, June 11: Dress Drive. The Slaughter Civic Club asks for donations of formal dresses suitable for bridesmaids, prom, or homecoming. The civic club will sell the dresses at its Back to School Bash, with all proceeds benefitting the Town of Slaughter and community events. Please drop off your dresses from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Delaney at 225-3015734 or Adele at 225-931-2470.

Wednesday, June 12: Safari Station, 11 a.m. at the West Feliciana Parish Library, 5114 Burnett Road, St. Francisville. This fun and interactive educational demonstration introduces participants to 6 or 7 friendly reptiles including snakes, lizards, and a giant tortoise. Participants will get a chance to pet most of the animals during the encounter and afterward have the option of taking a photograph holding one of the reptiles (chosen by our handler). The Friends of the Library funded this FREE event. Twice monthly at noon: OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute), Felicianas Chapter Lunch Club, invites all age 50 and older to join a friendly group of OLLI members to socialize and share ideas while enjoying a delicious meal at a local restaurant. Register the Monday before the luncheon by clicking https://ce.lsu.edu/ olli/ under the Feliciana chapter or under Field Trips. June 12: The Francis in St. Francisville; June 26: Aqua Blue in Zachary; July 10: The Magnolia Café in St. Francisville; July 24: Petra Café in St. Francisville; August 7: Sonny’s in St. Francisville; August 21: Community Grocery in Woodville, Mississippi. For more information, email ollifelicianasmembership@gmail.com.

HELP WANTED/ SERVICES OFFERED

NOW HIRING. Cashier and Kitchen help needed. 5am-2pm. Apply in person at TMC Concessions, 4347 High Street, Zachary (Next to Chris’s Specialty Meats) or call (225) 286-5744. Experience Labor Workers Needed in the Felicianas call 225-955-7584.

MISCELLANEOUS/ ITEMS FOR SALE

Now accepting enrollment for Summer and Full Time Care. A nurturing and safe environment for children to socialize, learn and grow. Also provides breakfast, lunch and two healthy snacks. Hours are 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. For more information: 225-721-0715

Cross Creek Cowboy Church. Sundays breakfast 9:30, service 10:30. 21160 Plank Road, Zachary. Come as you are. Crosscreekcowboychurch. com

I will pay cash or your junk cars and remove any scrap metal. Call (225)276-4273.

Garage Sale June 7&8. 7 a.m. Masonic Lodge 4627 Church Street Zachary.Proceeds

for our