The St. Francisville Democrat 01-28-2026

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Police Jurors warn of a trashy deal in garbage contract bid

The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury voted Jan. 20 to seek bids to find a new contractor for parishwide garbage collection, despite warnings that the cost is likely to increase

The jury currently pays Waste Pro a monthly fee of $14.65 per household to collect garbage, with the cost covered by a 1-cent sales tax.

The company has had the contract since 2021, but the current arrangement ends on March 31.

Some jurors have voiced complaints about the company’s service in recent months, with Juror Kristen Chasteen the most vocal in criticizing the company.

“Waste Pro has been terrible in my area. I’m sick of calling that place every week to pick up the same people’s garbage,” she said during the discussion.

The jury had the option of extending Waste Pro’s contract with no increase in price, but a discussion with company representatives about adding financial penalties for lapses in service went nowhere, District

Attorney Sam D’Aquilla said Juror Kyle Fleniken said he believes one additional contractor may be interested in bidding on the contract, but warned that awarding a new contract could trigger a significant price increase.

Juror Richard Oliveaux said the jury “is treading water now” in having enough sales tax revenue to completely cover the cost and that anyone who believes a different contractor will offer better service also “believes in Tinker Bell.”

Juror Chrissie O’Quin said the

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After the cold snap

As I write this, the area is prepping for extreme cold weather Whether or not it will have icy conditions is yet to be seen. I hope all came out on the other side warm and safe. Many activities were postponed, so be sure to check with organizers and find out when those have been rescheduled And as always, let us know when you have events to publicize. Send information to zachary@theadvocate.com or for the Felicianas at extra@ theadvocate.com.

Auditions announced

Singers, musicians, comedians and more are sought for a March 28 show to benefit the East Feliciana Council on Aging Auditions are 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 7 at the VFW Hall in Jackson.

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Nestled in the East Feliciana woods is a red brick church with white columns built in 1953. However, upon closer inspection, this place for worship is now a place of knowledge, the Clinton branch of the Audubon Regional Library

Formerly the Clinton Presbyterian Church on 11023 Bank St., the Audubon Regional Library now is full of shelves and books instead of pews and hymnals. Multiple panes of stunning stained glass line the walls of the library, and original wood floors and wooden trusses still evoke a hallowed atmosphere. Original pendant lights emit a soft glow

But on Sundays, the doors are closed. Every other day patrons are free to walk in, use the computers, use the internet, choose and check out books.

Repurposing sacred space

Before inhabiting the former church, the Clinton branch had been located in Lawyers’ Row since 1917.

Lawyers’ Row is a strip of white, historical buildings behind the parish courthouse, and although the exterior of the former library was beautiful, the inside was limited in space.

Aubrey LeGette, a Clinton native and the library branch manager, grew up going to the old location. While historic, the space was cramped and

munity at one time, membership and attendance dwindled over time.

In 2020, the Clinton Presbyterian Church congregation was down to four members, and they were discussing how to responsibly take care of their property and dispense with it.

Presbyterian minister Betsy Irvine was serving there at the time, and she helped them find a solution.

“We didn’t want it to be torn down and become a housing development or turn into an insurance company We wanted something that was somewhat in line with the mission of a church,” Irvine said.

Irvine and the church members started having conversations with people in town, and several mentioned that the library was a tiny space. The church and the library board met, and the church offered the building and land to the Audubon Regional Library

“We thought it would be a marvelous space for a library It’s close to town You can walk to it. It’s big, it’s open. It has lovely property with grass and trees, so you could have a playground,” Irvine said.

tight, he said. The new location however, has plenty of room for more books, a children’s room and space for programming.

“In Clinton, people like to retain the historical buildings as much as they can, as opposed to tearing something down and building something brandnew I think it was good that we were able to update the space,” LeGette said.

Clinton Presbyterian Church was founded in 1855 but had moved into the building located on Bank Street in 1953. A strong presence in the com-

After getting the community involved and going through the proper channels, the exchange was made, and the church even donated money for repairs and renovations. The church had one stipulation — that a small room be set aside for church history and church objects. Today that small room also functions as an office, but it has a large display case of church photographs, old Bibles and church artifacts.

“I’ve always been interested, ever since I graduated from seminary many years ago, in how churches can share space, and how we can make

STAFF PHOTO BY ROBIN MILLER
Book shelves now occupy the space that once was the sanctuary for the former First Presbyterian Church of Clinton.
Clinton branch since 2023. The library previously was
Parish Courthouse.
STAFF PHOTO BY JAN RISHER
PHOTO BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER
bass player

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Pesticide certifications

Two Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification training sessions have been schedule. The first is 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at Bob R. Jones-Idlewild Research Station, 4419 Idlewild Road, Clinton.

The second is March 12 at the Zachary Branch of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, 10 a.m. to noon March 12, 1900 Church St., Zachary

Attendees needs to bring a current pesticide card and two checks one made to the LSU AgCenter for $15 and one made to LDAF for $25.

To reserve a spot, call Donna Gentry at 225-683-3101 or dsgentry@agcenter.lsu.edu

Tunica Music Festival

Tunica Music Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. March 28 in Parker Park, in the amphitheater across the street on Chris and Cherie Fry’s property, and in Bayou Sara Brewing in St Francisville. The event is free to attendees. Food vendors will be available. It will feature 30 bands on three stages Bring an instrument and join some jam sessions. Chairs, blankets and coolers are allowed.

Bird art displays coming

The Art of Birds will be from noon until on Feb. 28 at 5689 Commerce St., St. Francisville. Bird-themed art will be displayed in three galleries at the 3V Tourist Court. Refreshments and shopping will also be available.

Mardi Gras is coming

In Clinton, the 21st annual Feliciana Family & Friends Mardi Gras parade is at noon Saturday The theme is “Boots on the Grounds.”

In Zachary the city’s Zachary’s first Mardi Gras Parade, themed “Celebrating Everyday Heroes,” will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 15. Visit zmardigras.com for more information on related events.

Annual Morning of Reflection set

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church will host the annual Morning of Reflection from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 31 in the Parish Activity Center, corner of 4727 McHugh Drive and Lee Street.

Two speakers, Denny Charbonnet and Mike Fulmer are planned and the theme is “Thy Will be Done.”

The event is free, but registration is required. Reserve a seat online at sjb-ola.org/ mor2026 by Jan. 23 or call the church office at (225) 654-5778. There will be door prizes and a raffle.

The morning will include a light brunch

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sacred space also community space. It brings me joy to reuse things responsibly and it’s a win-win for everybody involved,” Irvine said. The library just recently celebrated two years in the location, having opened Dec. 27, 2023.

Preserving the unique beauty of the space was a priority both for the church and for the library. Trevor

Free babysitting will be provided upon request and preregistration.

The Handmaids of the Lord and Circle of Love Catholic Daughters of the America organizations at St. John’s are co-sponsoring the Morning of Reflection.

Apply for Leadership North

2026 Leadership North is an annual leadership development program for the north Baton Rouge region.

The Zachary Chamber of Commerce hosts the program Participation in the program is open to people living or working in Baton Rouge, Zachary, Central, Baker, Pointe Coupee, East and West Feliciana Parishes who have the full support of the organization or business they represent

The program is designed to engage emerging leaders in our region and prepare them to meet the future needs of our communities. Through the exchange of viewpoints and experiences, participants are exposed to the challenges, opportunities and vital issues affecting the northern Baton Rouge region. The application is at forms.office.com/ r/7feLGC5qtF

High school rodeo planned

The Southeast Louisiana Junior and High School Rodeo will be Feb. 2-March 17 at the Lamar Dixon Center in Gonzles.

Action starts at 7 p.m. Feb. 27, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 28, and 9 a.m. March 1. Rodeo athletes in fifth through 12th grades from all of Louisiana will compete. Admission is $10. A weekend pass is $15. Kids 5 and under are free.

Running group meets

Big River Pizza Co. in downtown St Francisville organizes a welcoming 5K run at 10 a.m. every Saturday and 6 p.m. Wednesdays, starting and ending at the restaurant, 5725 Commerce St. The route, which winds through the historic district, is open for runners and walkers.

The venue offers 50% off pizza, beer wine, draft cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks for all participants after the run.

Farmers Market

Every Thursday from 9 a.m to 1 p.m deals on a wide variety of fresh produce and other locally sourced goods will be available at the St. Francisville Farmers Market, 9961 Wilcox St. Visit facebook.com/ stfrancisvillefarmersmarket for information.

Save the date

The West Feliciana Chamber of Commerce announced Chamber Uncorked! will be March 8 at The Mallory in St. Francisville.

Email Leila Pitchford at lpitchford@ theadvocate.com.

Collings, library director of Audubon Regional Library, has been there for three years and oversaw the renovation. He is proud that the architectural integrity of the church was maintained through the transition In fact, the library was featured in Library Journal‘s 2024 architectural showcase for renovations of small libraries.

Two reminders of the sacred purpose of the building hang above the circulation desk — two Art Nouveau stained glass windows that

portray angels and a woman clutching a stone cross among the waves. These windows were gifts from St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church in New Orleans.

Sanctuary of knowledge

“I think we were able to retain the history but modernize it and create a space that is good for the public,” Collings said. “It’s not a place of worship anymore, but it is a place of knowledge, and I think that’s still honoring the intent.”

Audubon Regional Library

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jury may have to charge residents an additional monthly fee on top of the sales taxes they pay for the service. Some residents who shop outside the parish actually pay little or nothing for garbage collection, she noted. On another matter, jurors heard from representatives of a firm involved in developing a proposed 100 megawatt solar power farm on about 1,000 acres between La. 68 and Thompson Creek.

Oliveaux had placed an item on the agenda for a possible moratorium on solar energy projects in the parish, but he told the representatives of D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments LLC (DESRI) that his concern is the loss of revenues to the parish should large tracts of land be given special property tax exemptions for solar farms.

“We are the lowest tax base parish in the state,” Oliveaux said. “We’ve got to be looking forward instead of saying, ‘I

wish we had done that.’ ” DESRI representative Tucker Delehey said the company will not ask state economic development officials for property tax or sales tax exemptions for the project.

A brochure for the project says the solar farm will provide “significant tax revenue,” and natural vegetation will provide a visual buffer to surrounding areas. The project hopes to connect to an existing 138-KV transmission line in the area. Although the farm will be near a proposed computer data and bitcoin mining center in West Feliciana, Delehey said he cannot say what the electricity it produces will power once it enters the electrical grid.

Although the parish sets some standards for solar farms in its zoning ordinance, the jury has looked at more comprehensive regulations in recent months without reaching a final decision.

Delehey said his firm is interested in what the final siting requirements will be, while Oliveaux also said the ordinance needs to be final-

ized.

“We have to get busy and get this done,” Oliveaux said. In other action, the jury:

n Voted to hire Allan Tree Service to remove dead limbs and fertilize the live oak trees that surround the parish courthouse at a cost of $24,700. Jury President Louis Kent said recent droughts have damaged the trees and said they should be protected because of the antebellum courthouse’s status as the state’s oldest courthouse still in active use for court sessions.

n Agreed to pay for electrical and internet service for the parish Emergency Communications District building, which also has an office for the jury’s emergency preparedness director

n Agreed to pay no more than $25,000 to Hunt Guillot & Associates to help jury officials plan and execute their roles in an upcoming emergency exercise for the River Bend nuclear power plant required by the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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, Jan. 28

SEWING/QUILTING CLASS: 10 a.m.

DEVOTIONAL 11:15 a.m.

LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.

ART CLASS: noon

is a two-parish library system which includes East Feliciana and St. Helena Parish. Both parishes understood the importance of a library to their communities and partnered together to offer library services for all The three branches are in Clinton, Jackson and Greensburg.

“I like creating spaces and places that people will be able to use for years to come to help themselves grow and move forward in whatever way they choose. So this is one of my favorite aspects of

DEMOCRAT

CALL: (225) 388-0289

EMAIL: obits@theadvocate.com WEDDINGS & ENGAGEMENTS

(225) 388-0738

EMAIL: nuptials@theadvocate. com

Thursday, Jan. 29

BINGO: 10:30 a.m.

LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 30

LINE DANCING CLASS: 9 a.m.

EXERCISE CLASS: 10:45 a.m.

LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.

Monday, Feb 2

SEWING/QUILTING CLASS: 10 a.m.

DEVOTIONAL 11:15 a.m.

LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.

ART CLASS: noon

Tuesday, Feb 3

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.

librarianship,” Collings said.

The Clinton branch has recently made some improvements that will open up more opportunities for the community — a new fence, parking lot, playground, sidewalks and a covered outdoor area. Collings and LeGette say the playground ribbon cutting should happen at some time in the next couple of months.

“It seems to have been a popular thing to do. People are very eager for it to open up,” said LeGette.

Collings is looking forward

to expanding outdoor programming like movie nights and nature story time. He noted that children’s librarianship is important because it can make a difference in someone’s reading habits and intellect.

“However you want to define the problems in the world, in small ways, not always huge ways, libraries are always part of the solution,” Collings said “I’ve never in my life had trouble going to sleep at night from working in a public library.”

The French Table seeks to keep Cajun French alive

Because they want to speak and keep the language of Cajun French alive, a group called The French Table gathers once a month in a study room at the West Feliciana Parish to speak, study and share.

Sonia Ayo started the group about six years ago and still facilitates the meetings. While living out of state for 40 years, she said, she discovered she missed the sound of family speaking Cajun French.

When she settled in West Feliciana, she said, despite being on the wrong side of the Mississippi River, she sought and found other Cajun French speaking people nearby

She said she has many pleasant memories of sitting on the front porch swing with her grandfather learning the names of colors, numbers and days of the week in French.

French Table attendance varies from month to month, members said. The attendees come mostly from East and West Feliciana parishes but some are from East Baton Rouge and Point Coupee parishes and beyond.

Ayo said the group is fortunate to have older members Pearl Daigle and Nolan Fontenot, because they experienced Cajun culture or knew others who had experiences shared by members’ parents and grandparents.

At the Jan. 13 meeting, the group is using “The Cajun Home Companion,” by Joseph and Scott Savoy, as a resource. Each of the 13 participants read a part of the lesson; the January lesson centered around crawfish as a meal for the family Comments and corrections were sometimes voiced. The reading also focused on tenses used when speaking about them.

A simple drawing of a house labelled “La Maison Du Cadjin” spurred memories of family members who lived in similar structures. The Cajun French words/ labels sparked discussion

The drawing taken from a coloring book was provided by Sallie Jones, a retired East Baton Rouge Parish French teacher

James Devillier read a word in French and the class/students had to respond with the word in English. Some class members examined a newly acquired map of Cajun

settlements in Louisiana circa 1820

During discussion it was acknowledged that words used in the Cajun language varied from place to place. Jones, whose maiden name is Charlet, said she identifies as a bayou Cajun and that the dialect is very different from a prairie Cajun. Jones also explained the difference between a Cajun French term or usage and today’s French.

Ayo read a passage telling how the 1921 Louisiana Legislature passed a law that forbade French to be spoken in public buildings. Participants said the law had harsh effects, particularly on the children who came from Frenchspeaking families, and shared stories. Others voiced the shortsightedness of discouraging/forbidding Cajun French Member Carl Fontenot used his

knowledge of French sometimes as a translator while serving in Vietnam, he said. Though different, he could communicate with the Vietnamese officers who spoke French, especially if they spoke slowly

Another small structure discussed was a common little grocery store often with a side room hosting a perpetual bourré card game. The conversation turned to gambling, playing cards and then a funny story from Madeline Devillier about playing bourré as a substitute.

As The French Table meeting ended, friends told each other au revoir (goodbye) and à la prochaine fois (next time).

To find out more about the group, call the West Feliciana Parish Library at (225) 635-3364 or email jdevillier31@gmail.com.

James and Madeline Devillier take a turn reading at a recent meeting of The French Table.
PHOTOS BY MELINDA HOWELL
The January meeting of the Cajun French speakers had 13 participants in a study room of the West Feliciana Parish Library.

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‘it’s in the armoire.’ After a few searches, Leiland Limbers helps uncover the mystery. Stepping into the armoire is the key to entering the speakeasy Proud Mary.

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on Jan. 28 and at Plaquemine on Feb. 3.

East Feliciana

The Lady Tigers are 10-9 overall and sit atop the District 8-2A standings with a 3-0 record.

East Feliciana plays at Capitol on Jan. 28 and at Slaughter Charter on Jan. 30.

Kariah Dunn is averaging more than 30 points a game and Kemani Coleman six rebounds for the Lady Tigers. Dunn is also dishing out five assists per game.

East Feliciana hosts Capitol on Jan. 28 and play at Slaughter on Jan. 30.

Slaughter Charter

Slaughter Community Charter defeated Capitol 41-15 on Jan. 23 to run their record to 9-5 overall, 1-1 in District 8-2A.

Slaughter hosts East Feliciana on Jan. 30 and closes out the season by hosting Central Private on Feb. 7 and at Baker Feb. 11.

Boys basketball

West Feliciana

West Feliciana won its third consecutive game Friday with a 51-35 defeat of Belaire in a District 6-4A game. The Saints are 17-6, 1-0 in district play, and entered this week tied with St. Michael and Istrouma atop the district standings.

West Feliciana begins a three-game road swing Jan

28 at Kentwood, followed by a Feb. 2 date at Woodlawn-Baton Rouge and at Plaquemine on Feb 3. Travis Lathers is averaging 23 points a game and Tonio Sullivan 11.5 for the Saints.

East Feliciana

East Feliciana defeated North Iberville 68-47 on Jan. 20 in a non-conference matchup, snapping a sixgame losing streak The Tigers have struggled to a 5-19 record and 1-3 district mark, with scoring being their challenge. East Feliciana is averaging 38 points per game, and perhaps particularly disturbing 7.5 points in the fourth quarter

In fact, the only quarter the Tigers are averaging in double figures is the second, scoring 11 in that stanza. East Feliciana plays at Capitol on Jan. 28 and at Slaughter on Jan. 30.

Slaughter Charter

The Knights, 6-9, 1-0 District 8-2A, host East Feliciana on Jan. 30 and Glen Oaks on Feb. 2 before traveling to Maurepas on Feb. 3.

Silliman Institute

The host Wildcats lost to Copiah Academy 61-49 on Jan. 21. The Wildcats were 1-8, 0-3 in MAIS District 3-5A heading into a Jan 27 matchup with Oak Forest Academy in Amite.

TheEastFeliciana Parish Police Jury is soliciting applications from qualified individuals seekingan appointmentasthe East FelicianaParishRegistrar of Voters Aqualified applicantisa registered voterwho satisfies theexperienceand/oreducationrequirementsestablished in Section18:52(B) of theLouisiana Election Code

Applicants must submit an applicationalong with acover letter,current resume with alistofreferences, evidence of voterregistration, andany othermaterials pertinent to thequalifications, knowledge,experience,and ability Lettersofrecommendation, though notrequired, are preferred. Applications aredue no laterthan5:30pmonJanuary 29,2026. Applications must be submittedinperson to Parish Secretary-TreasurerYamesha Harris,12064 MarstonStreet, Clinton, Louisiana70722

Once theapplication period hasclosed, qualified applicants will be contactedtoschedule interviews.The Police Jury will makea finalappointmentonorbefore March31, 2026

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it a place to chill and listen to live music?

The answer to all three is “yes.” On Friday, Jan. 16, a packed audience was entertained by Hot Tunica. Children could play board games, blocks, or a giant Connect Four Right in the middle of the mix, a group gathered for a 40th birthday party

Many residents ending the night late were drawn to the allure of a St. Francisville speakeasy Some, never find it. A departing patron offered a hint. “It’s in the armoire,” she said. True to the speakeasy tradition, Proud Mary isn’t easy to find. The hint was key Stepping into an antique armoire opens time travelers to the speakeasy Proud Mary, a place full of style, culture and sophisticated drinking nooks.

PHOTOS BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER
Chloe Harmon, left, and Tyler Gremillion tend the bar Jan 16 at the speakeasy Proud Mary.
Families walking through St. Francisville have a dining option, Big River Pizza Co., across from Parker Park Other establishments that serve alcohol in addition to food are a short walk away.
Nightlife at Bayou Sara Brewing Company drew an eclectic crowd as families with children and a group celebrating a 40th birthday mix with others enjoying a night on the town.
The members of Hot Tunica, from left, Jimmy Percy Tony Istre, David Hoppenstedt and Adrian Percy perform at Bayou Sara Brewing Company.
Patrons enjoy the stylish ambiance of the speakeasy Proud Mary.

13-point buck taken in West Feliciana

On Jan. 3, Robert

“Rob” Gonzales shot 300 yards to land a 13-point trophy buck in West Feliciana Parish. Gonzales hunted 15 consecutive days during the rut. The buck scored 152 on the Boone and Crockett system.

WEST FELICIANA PARISH BOOKINGS

The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between Jan. 12-18:

JAN. 14

NEWMAN, REGINALD: 42; 17578 Pinckneyville Road, Woodville, Mississippi; disturbing the peace, simple criminal damage to property LANUS, JINECIA: 26; 00857 H St., Crosby, Mississippi; contraband taking to/from penal institution, possession with intent to distribute Schedule 1; manufacture/ distribution/possession with intent to distribute Schedule 2 narcotics, manufacture/ distribution — Schedule 3 narcotics, manufacture/dis-

tribution — Schedule 4

JAN. 16

TRAN, PHI: 68; 17531 Tunica Trace, St. Francisville; aggravated battery

GRIFFIN, DAMEISHA: 26; 20837 Leviticus Drive, Zachary; fugitive warrant

RODNEY, JARREN: 30; 12040 Pointe Coupee Road, New Roads; bench warrant

JAN. 18

ROACH, TYQUINCY: 32; 05514 Blackmore Road, St. Francisville; simple battery, possession of firearm/concealed by convicted felon, disturbing the peace, contraband taking to/from penal institution

Alpha Mu starts year with discussion and memories

At the Jan. 10 meeting of Alpha Mu, the local chapter of the women educators’ group Delta Kappa Gamma, members took care of lots of business, rededicated themselves to the organization in a brief ceremony and shared thoughts during discussion of several articles from its bulletin, “Collegial Exchange.”

President Beth Box led members in addressing much of the paperwork — including annual reports, the reviewing of recent activities, consideration of upcoming awards and noting items on the local and state calendar — before they moved on to the article review/program.

The program was a discussion of several points made in articles from the recent DKG publication. Topics included embracing changes as opportunities, learning from learners, leadership growth, laughing at yourself and finding joy in retirement.

The discussion was led by First Vice

President Peggy Reno. She began by passing out a prompt: the same question to each member She gave them the option of writing a reply to her or answering out loud. Several of the current and former teachers spoke out with answers which sparked more

comments. Recent experiences, older remembrances, insights and questions were heard and answered as they learned from and validated each other

A 94-year old member shared a story about a recent event that reminded her of her impact on an eighth grader That eighth grader, now a senior citizen, recently gifted her with a carved apple —

an expression of his thanks and regard.

While a majority of the members of the Alpha Mu chapter are retired, most are still involved in some kind of educational activities in addition to DKG.

The meeting, which was held in the social hall of the Jackson United Methodist Church, concluded with lunch and more fellowship among members.

Woman arrested in stabbing of Wilson police assistant chief

A woman was arrested Monday following a domestic disturbance that led to the stabbing of the Wilson Police Department’s assistant chief in his home on Friday morning, ac-

cording to the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tameka Rachelle Armstead, 47, is charged with battery of a dating partner and aggravated assault of a dating partner Police responded to a domestic disturbance call at 3:12 a.m. Ty-

ronne “TK” Kilbourne Jr. was found stabbed. Kilbourne was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening wounds. He has been released and is recovering at home. Further investigation found probable cause to arrest Armstead.

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PHOTO BY MELINDA HOWELL Alpha Mu members respond to President Beth Box as they rededicate themselves here as part of the January meeting of the women educator’s group.

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