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Darlene Denstorff
At the library…
Decorate thekidstree
The library’strees are up, but there’sone problem —they need help decorating. Stop by any Ascension ParishLibrary in December to choosea paper ornament, decorate it, and find the perfect spot for it to hang. While you’re at the library, make sure you have the best gift of all —your librarycard It’sthe perfect gift for you or anyone in your family. Sign up andget instant access to our Adventure Passes to visitamuseum or nature center.You’ll also be able to pick up aboard game or fun activity from our Library of Things. Or pick out a movie and have amovie night. City Hall closures
Gonzales City Hall will be closed Dec. 23-25 for Christmas and Jan. 1for New Year’sDay ChristmasphotosatPetco
Visit the GonzalesPetco from noon to 4p.m. Dec. 15 for holiday photos with your two-legged children and fourlegged pets. The event benefits CARA’s House animal shelter Christmasparade
The DonaldsonvilleChristmas will roll through the cityat 5:30 p.m. Dec. 21. The parade begins at the Donaldsonville Fairgrounds and end at Mississippi Street and Railroad Avenue.
ACHS football runends; senior classleaveslegacy
Ascension Catholic lost to Ouachita Christian 24-22 in the semifinal round of the Division IV playoffs Friday at Floyd Boutte Stadium. The Bulldogs (10-2) under first year head coach Lowell Narcisse jumped out to a20-10 lead at the half, only to get outscored 14-2 in the second half.
Sprinkling rain and cold temperatures did not deter people Saturday from attending the ChristmasStroll in the
businesses
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PamFinley, fromleft, Melissa Singletaryand Tammy Blanchard, of the nonprofitorganization Books forBoots,passed out free books during Saturday’sChristmas Stroll in the Park. Singletarybegan Books for Boots to provide books, movies, CDs and craft items to injured recruits in militarybasictraining
Troy LeBoeuf ASCENSION SPORTS
Gavin Gregoire led the Bulldogs with 70 yards rushingand atouchdown as well as a78-yard kickoff return for atouchdown Quarterback (and my son)Camille LeBoeuf had 123 yards passing and atouchdownpass to wide receiver Cy Landry.Linebacker Mace Melancon had16 tackles for the Bulldog defense. The loss ended the careers of 14 seniors that compiled a41-9 overall record in their four years. That run included two quarterfinaland two semi-
finalappearances with playoff lossescoming to two teams—Ouachita Christian and Vermillion.
Those two teams will play for the Division IV state championship on Thursday atnoon in the Caesars Superdome. Theseason-endingloss to OCS came with the Bulldogs’ top offensive playermissing thegamewith an injury.Senior Chad Elzy was notable to playinthe game. Elzy finisheshis career with101 total touchdowns, which ranks only behind formerBulldog great Jai Williams(2016-19).Elzy will go downasone of thebesttoplay at ACHS.
Astate championship eluded this senior class, butthey certainly set the standard for years to comefor what is expected as aBulldog football player
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Contributing writer Christmas lights, music and decorationsdonnedDonaldsonville’s downtown Railroad Avenue during Saturday’sChristmas
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Prairieville Middlestudent Kaylee Guitrau, 12,poses with Santa Claus Saturdayatphotographer Kelbie Babin’sbooth during the Christmas Stroll in the Park event.
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The nativity scene and other Christmas decorations are lit
Donaldsonville.
The Ascension CatholicPrimarychoir sang Christmascarols during Saturday’s Christmas tree
Donaldsonville as partofChristmas Stroll Along theAvenue.
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it, people wanted it to come back.So, we decidedto schedule it to go along with the tree lighting in December.” Sullivan said the city’sgoal for the event was to help ring in the holiday season with fellowship while showcasing businesses downtown.
“I have aradio show,and Iask people to call in and saywhatChristmas means to them and what was their most memorable Christmas,” Sullivan said. “Donaldsonville wantstoshowthe hope andspirit of Christmas.
“The true meaning of Christmasresonates with the people in this community.We hope people show love and help those in need. Gifts are all fine, but the focus is on the true meaning of Christmas.”
The 175-year-old First United Methodist Church, located on Railroad Avenue, highlighted its ongoing restoration. The church also sold gumbo to help raise funds for the church’srestoration
“There are alot of friendly people out here tonight,” church member JerryFolse said. “It’sa way to bring families out, support businesses and showcase what they do.”
Merle Norman’sDonaldsonvillelocation was one of the businesses “on the stroll.”
“The event is agreat draw,” owner Megan Phillips said. “Wehavehad people from all over.Wewanttoprovide good customer service and see if there is anything we can do for customers.”
Triple FCustoms, formerly known as M&M Monograms, aimed to introduce customers to its new owners
“Webecame the new owners in March,” Jessica Folse, whose business specializes in monogramming and screen printing, said. “Wewantto let customers know there’s nothing we can’tdo.”
The Christmas Stroll Along the Avenue had over adozen sponsors, including Noel Family Brewery,Marks Construction and Louisiana’s Sweet Spot.
Donaldsonville will continue its holiday celebrations with its annual Christmas Parade at 5:30 p.m. Saturday Dec. 21.
TheNativitysceneisdisplayedinside First United Methodist Church in Donaldsonville. The church sold gumbo during the city’sChristmas Stroll Along the Avenue to help raise funds to continue churchrestoration.
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Grinch Parade
Meet the Grinch at this year’sGrinch Parade in Sorrento. Volunteers will be collecting canned goods forafood drive starting at 6:30 p.m. On Dec. 11, the caravan will visit Lee Street, Brittany Street, Robert, Street, Joseph Street, Debate Street, Hackberry Street, Oak Street, La. 941, Clouatre Street, Earnest Floyd Road and JeffStreet. The parade continues Dec. 12 starting at La. 937 by La. 22 and down River Run Estates. It then travels down La. 937 to La. 936 to La. 22. On Dec. 16, the parade goes through River Ridge Subdivision on Dec. 17, the parade drives thru the Sorrento Volunteer Fire department from 6p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Christmastoiletriesdrive
Lake Middle School’sFellowship of Christian Athletes is collecting toiletries to deliver to those in need this Christmas.
Partnering with Loving our Community’schildren, the group is asking for shampoo, conditioner,deodorant, soap, lotion, hair brushes, diapers and wipes. Donations will be accepted Dec. 2-20 at Lake Elemen-
tary School, 14185, La. 431, St. Amant. Trip to Greece planned The Donaldsonville Area Chamber of Commerce is planning atrip to Greece, June 1-9. The nine-day trip includes stops in Athens, Santorini, Pelponnese, Poros, Hydra and Aegina. the cost is $3,799. For information, call (225) 473-4814. Reducedpet fees
Cara’sHouse is offering reduced adoption feeonall dogs that have been spayed or neutered. Visit the shelter from 5p.m. to 8p.m. Thursdays and pay $30 to adopt adog.
Found astray?
Cara’sHouse animal shelter is offering anew program to help reduce its shelter population and provide care forlost or abandoned animals. The Found aStray program encourages people who find alost pet to call the shelter and post the animal. For information, call Cara’sHouse at (225) 675-0400. Cara’sHouse provides for all the animal’s needs while it’sunder foster care.
Contact Darlene Denstorff by phone, (225) 388-0215 or (225) 603-1998; or email, ascension@theadvocate. com or ddenstorff@ theadvocate.com. Deadline:5 p.m.Friday
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Narcisse enjoyed astellar season in his first as the Bulldogs head coach.
ACHS will return several key players next season, including three of the four starting defensive linemen, experienced receivers and astrong secondary
The offense will look different without Elzy and key seniors that filled several positions, including twins Austin and Aiden Paine on the offensive line There will be anew quarterback for the Bulldogs with the graduationofLeBoeuf. The defense losesits top tackler,Mace Melancon,and four-yearstarter Jamiris Breaux along with Gavin Gregoire and Luke Husers. As the seniors look back on their four-year careers, they will remember the wins and the close losses.
BOYS: n Central 5-0
n Lowery 5-0
n Gonzales 3-1
n Galvez 2-2 n Prairieville 2-3
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Troy LeBoeufcovers sports for theAscension Advocate. He can be reached at troyleboeuf@ hotmail.com or ascension@theadvocate. com or on Twitter @Troyleboeuf.
One thing is certain, the magical ride this season will never be forgotten. Parish middle school basketball standings
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Christmas Stroll Along the Avenue attendees listen to the Ascension Catholic Primary choir sing Christmas carols during Saturday’s tree lighting ceremonyatCrescentPark.
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AscensionCAERmembers,firstresponders,
Community news report
Membersofthe Ascension Parish CAER group and industry partners gathered recent to meet with AscensionParish government, stateand local partners.
“Wecontinuetobeblessed with our Industry Partners here in Ascension Parish,” said James E. LeBlanc. Our Ascension Parish Government administration team proudly joined the annual CAER (Community Awareness and Emergency Response) Luncheon.
“It was greattosee our industry partners, businessand community leaders, and first
responderstogether today,”he added.
The luncheon was led by LeBlanc, the parish governmental affairs director who also serves as CAER chair
The CAER group started 1985 with just 16 members and has grown to include over 40 industry representativesand public safety agenciesworking together toensure the well-being of Ascension Parish.
Attendingthe industry gathering were representativesfrom Ascension Parish Government, AscensionParishSheriff’s Office, Hazardous Material Team, Louisiana State Police, Ascen-
sion OfficeofEmergencyPreparedness, GOHSEP,USCG, State Fire Marshal Office, FETA Training, Ascension Parish Fire District 1, Gonzales Fire Department, Kinder Morgan, Oxy Chemicals, Rubicon, Methanex, CF Industries, Exxon Mobil Pipeline, SkyFall Biologicals, ALGUS, Air Products, Air Liquide, EnLink Midstream, Honeywell, IMTT,Ascension Clean Energy,BASF,Linde, Nutrien, LionElastomers, Mitsubishi Chemicals, NOVAChemicals, Carville Energy,Syngenta, Westlake Chemicals, Total Energies, Shell Geismar,Nexpera and Chevron REG.
The following people were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on Oct. 24-Nov.7:
OCT. 24
RANDAZZO, JEREMY JOSEPH: 40055 Coontrap Road, Gonzales; 33; prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana less than 14 grams, possession of aSchedule IV controlled dangerous substance (alprazolam)
MORIN, BRANDON JOSEPH: 14360 La. 44, Gonzales;25; simple arson
BACHAN, NERI: 2228 S. Burnside Ave., Gonzales; 34; urinating in public, disturbing the peace/drunkenness, criminal trespass/trespassing of real property
OCT. 25
BOYE, DEREK OSHMLA: 2913 Hayling Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina; 31; unlawful production/manufacturing/ordistribution of fraudulent document, four counts criminal conspiracy,forgery,identity theft, bank fraud
HADLEY,DWAYNE: 428 Autumn Creek Drive, Madisonville; 43; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, failure to appear-bench warrant, theft less than $1,000
WHITE, JEREMIAH OBRIEN: 9353 La. 405, Donaldsonville; 30; twocounts failureto appear-bench warrant
RONDENO,RAMONE: 3303 La. 1S,Donaldsonville; 34; all drivers must secure license, no passing zone, driving on roadway laned for traffic, general speed law, stop lamps and turn signals required on new motor vehicles, stop signs and yield signs, reckless operation, aggravated obstruction of a highway of commerce
MATTE, MISTALYN DESIREE: 16125 Smiley Drive, Prairieville; 44; probation violation parish, disturbing the peace/language/disorderly conduct HARRY, JAKYREN JOSEPH: 41063 Cannon Road, Gonzales; 20; resisting an officer disarming of apeace officer
IRVIN, BEVERLYJ.: 1615 W. Orice Roth Road, Gonzales; 67; obstruction of justice/all others, interfering with alaw enforcement investigation
LEBLANC, LEROYJUNIORS: 1311 Bryant St.,Donaldsonville; 36; failuretoappearbench warrant, theft $1,000 but less than $5,000, fugitiveother Louisiana jurisdiction
HENDRICKS,ZACHARY: 41060 Merritt Evans Road, No. 202A, Prairieville; 30; twocounts theft of amotor vehicle $5,000 to $25,000, carjacking, second-degree kidnapping, false imprisonment, twocounts domestic abuse battery-strangulation second-degree battery,failuretoappear-bench warrant, domestic abuse battery-child endangerment, theft $1,000 but less than $5,000
POLANCO-CONTRERAS,JOSSELIN: 1435 Japser Ave., Apt. B, Baton Rouge; 28; fugitiveother state jurisdiction, criminal trespass/trespassing of real property,theft $1,000 but less than $5,000, simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling
OCT. 26
RODRIGUEZ, KRISTEN MICHELE: 29223 Winchester Lane, Denham Springs; 42; failuretoappear-bench warrant HODGES,SHAWN DANIEL: 13459 CrawfordRoad,Gonzales; 36; twocounts failureto appear-bench warrant
OCT. 27
SALVADRAS,LACEY B.: 1439 La. 401, Napoleonville; 36;failuretoappear-bench warrant twocounts fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
RIGGINS,MARK ALLEN: 18499 Perkins Oak Road, Prairieville; 38; bond revocation, probation violation parish, simple obstruction of ahighway of commerce, operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offense operating while intoxicatedsecond CARNEY,BYRON: 8725 Wil-
burst St., Unit H,Baton Rouge; 29; domestic abuse battery, simple battery
PEREZ, PAULETTE ZULEYMA: 56400 La. 404, WhiteCastle; 35; theft lessthan $1,000, simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000, domestic abuse battery
BLOUNT, AUSTIN LEE: 4443 Millet Drive, Prairieville;22; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
MIXON, JENNIFER NIELSEN: 42057 Moody Dixon Road Prairieville; 51; stateprobation violation,failure to appear-bench warrant,entry onorremaininginplacesor on land after beingforbidden, home invasion (battery)
BENNETT,BRIAN JOSEPH: 2544 La. 107 S. Cottonport; 39; telephonecommunications/ improper language/harassment, simple battery
OCT. 28
NORRICK, JUSTIN: 36208 Greenleaf Court, Prairieville; 49; twocounts failure to appear-bench warrant, fugitiveother Louisiana jurisdiction
ACOSTA, BRYANA.: 45516 Cook Lane, St.Amant;24; aggravated assault with a firearm, domestic abuse battery
RODNEY,JESSICAN.: 407 Chetimatchas St., Donaldsonville; 33;domestic abuse aggravated assault-child endangerment, domestic abuse battery-child endangerment
CALAMIA, DERIC MICHAEL: 18421 Belle GroveRoad,Prairieville;42; probation violation parish, twocountsfailure to appear-bench warrant, domestic abuse battery
LYON, ALYSON HELEN: 408 E. Rome St., Gonzales; 35; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction,failureto appearbench warrant
FONTENOT, ATHEILA GERTRUDE: 37313 La. 74, No. 89, Geismar; 54; twocounts fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
CASSELS,TAMMY BALLARD: 514 McKnightRoad, Clinton; 52;identity theft,monetary instrument abuse, bank fraud, forgery,three counts criminal conspiracy
POWE, COREY: 908 Nolan St., Donaldsonville; 55; fugitiveother Louisiana jurisdiction BROWN, JOSEPH MAURICE: 161 Freetown Lane,Belle Rose; 37; failureto appearbench warrant, fugitive-other Louisianajurisdiction
RICKARD,CARSON: 2602 S. 27th St., Cape Coral, Florida; 24; hold for other agency bank fraud, acting as an unregulated dealer/salesman/ investment adviser, illegal transmission of monetary funds, theft $5,000 butless than$25,000, moneylaundering $3,000 to $20,000 TAYLOR, RHASEAN MONTOYA: 37412 Whispering Hollow Ave., Prairieville;42; false imprisonment, domestic abuse battery; strangulation MARKS,SCOTT MICHAEL: 14138 Della MarchandRoad, Gonzales;38; false certificates,driving on roadway laned for traffic, reckless operation, operatingwhile intoxicated-first
OCT. 29
BURATT,CODYKYLER: 10474
AcyRoad,16, St. Amant;33; state probation violation, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
MCCARROLL, DAVID: 18538 Andrew Jackson Ave., Prairieville; 57; two counts fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
LAWTON, RICHARD LUKE: 202 Antrim Road, B, Baton Rouge; 44; telephonecommunications/improper language/ harassment, obscenity DAVIS,WILFREDJAMES: 107 Limoges St., Duson;35; two counts theft $1,000 butless than$5,000 DIGGS,JAMIE: 12159 Roddy Road, Gonzales;25; domestic abuse battery-pregnant victim
HOWELL SR., ADAM: 13346
Leah St., Gonzales; 38; molestation of ajuvenile,firstdegree rape-victim under13 years of age
DUDLEY,THOMAS: 18199 John
BroussardRoad, Prairieville; 56; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
VEAZY,JOSHUALEE: 8243
Cottonwood St., Sorrento; 45; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, reckless operation, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possession of aSchedule Icontrolled dangerous substance, operating while intoxicated-first
LEWIS,KEITH E.: 1620 S. Houmas Ave.,Gonzales; 48; state probation violation, sale/ distribution/or possession of legend drug without prescription, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possessionof marijuana less than 14 grams, manufacture/distribution/ possession with the intent to distribute Schedule Icontrolled dangerous substance
GRAY, TALEN KEIONNE: 3150
OubreSt., Vacherie; 23; state probation violation, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, telephone communications/improper language/harassment
AMBEAU, JOHN ANWAR: 210 Pine St., Donaldsonville; 43; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
CASTILLO, EDGAR J.: 505 E. Verna St., Gonzales; 52; hold for other agency,resisting an officer, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
OCT. 30
BOUDLOCHE, NOAH L.: 17074
Hunter’s Trace E, Prairieville; 24; domestic abuse batterychild endangerment
JONES,JAKIL JAMAL: 1126
S. Park Ave.,Gonzales; 32; possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felonies, twocounts fugitiveother Louisiana jurisdiction, criminal street gangs and patterns of criminal street gang activity-prohibitions and criminal penalties, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, first degree murder/attempt
WILLIAMS,NEAL: 2030 32nd St., Gulfport, Mississippi; 46; resisting an officer, disturbing the peace/language/disorderly conduct
PRICE, KENTRELL DEQUINCY: 501 W. 10th St., Donaldsonville; 25; criminal street gangs and patterns of criminal street gang activity-prohibitions and criminal penalties, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, first-degree murder/attempt
DANDRIDGE, KENWIN KENTRELL: 307 W. Second St., Donaldsonville; 27; three counts failuretoappearbench warrant, fugitiveother Louisiana jurisdiction, criminal street gangs and patterns of criminal street gang activity-prohibitions and criminal penalties, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, first degree murder/attempt
MARTINEZ, BENIGNO: 3303
Ida Drive, Palmview,Texas; 29; battery of emergency room personnel or ahealthcareprovider, battery of a police officer-injury medical attention, resisting an officer, resisting apolice officer with force or violence (injury) criminal trespass/trespassing of real property,possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, operating while intoxicated-second
TUREAUD,TEVIN
DORSEL: 12361 Dutchtown Villa Drive, Geismar; 32; failuretoappear-bench warrant, identity theft, monetary instrument abuse, bank fraud, illegal transmission of monetary funds, theft $1,000 but less than $5,000
OCT. 31
VAUGHN, JAMAL
CHRIS-
TOPHER: 301 Claiborne St. Donaldsonville; 24; criminal street gangs and patterns of criminal street gang activity —prohibitions and criminal penalties, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, first degree murder/ attempt
PRICE, GLENN: 901 Magnolia St., Donaldsonville; 68; money laundering over $100,000, illegal transmission of monetary funds
TEMPLET,COLBYJOHN: 3413 La. 1S,Donaldsonville; 37;
parole violation, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, resisting an officer obstruction of justice/all others
HEISER, DAVID: 337Isle of CubaRoad, Schriever; 50; theft less than $1,000 OZUNA, HANNAH: 45516 Cook Lane, St Amant; 20; aggravated assault with afirearm NOV. 1
RAVEN, LASHERN SHIRLEY: 1516 N. WillowAve., Gonzales; 31; expired motor vehicle inspection, view outwardor inward through windshield or windows —obscuring prohibited, careless operation, operating while intoxicated —first
LEBLANC, JOSHUATIMOTHY: 38319 Caneel BayCourt, Gonzales; 26; operating while intoxicated —first
TOUSSANT,DARON B.: 6610 La. 74, St. Gabriel; 59; theft $1,000 but less than $5,000
ACOSTAJR., JAMES T.: 204 Brule Maurin Road, Donaldsonville; 55; security required, proper equipment required on vehicles —displayof plate, operating vehicle while license is suspended, failure to appear —bench warrant, fugitive—other Louisiana jurisdiction
SMITHERMAN, GRACE RIANE: 1400 Liberty Drive, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; 21; simple robbery MAYEUX, ALAN TROY: 45419 N. La. 936, St. Amant; 52; criminal trespass/all other theft of amotor vehicle $5,000 to $25,000
NOV. 2
WILLIAMS III, EDGARD PHILLIP: 219 Evangeline Ext., Donaldsonville; 42; violations of protectiveorders
FORCELL, STACEY M.: 613 E. Sanders St., Gonzales; 42; violations of protectiveorders MEDINE, KIRTJ.: 10522 George Lambert Road, St. Amant; 63; possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), contraband defined —certain activities regarding contraband in penal institutions prohibited, twocounts failure to appear —bench warrant
SHARRETTE, NAKIA DESHANE: 115 First St., Donaldsonville; 48; fugitive—other Louisiana jurisdiction
WRIGHT,BRANDON J.: 37168 Audubon Park Ave.,Geismar; 42; domestic abuse battery
NOV. 3
WILLIAMS,DEXTER DEWAYNE: 41034 Turo Lane, Gonzales; 35; three counts failuretoappear —bench warrant, turning movements and required signals, operating vehicle while license is suspended, possession of marijuana less than 14 grams, fugitive—other Louisiana jurisdiction
KAUFMAN, WILLIAM: 10144 Avenue E, Baton Rouge; 32; no seat belt, passing avehicle on the left, negligent injuring, aggravated obstruction of a highway of commerce, negligent homicide
GREMILLION, JOSHUALEWIS: 427 T-Coon Lane, Mansura; 39; domestic abuse battery child endangerment
WILLIAMS JR., WILLIE A.: 38512 Redmond Drive, Gonzales; 61; violations of protectiveorders
NOV. 4
BENNETT,DEVONTRAE JACQUEL: 39069 Prairie South Drive, Gonzales; 27; state probation violation, child passenger restraint system,view outwardorinwardthrough windshield or windows obscuring prohibited, illegal use of controlled dangerous substances in the presence of persons under 17 years of age, distribution/possession with the intent to distribute marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, twocounts failure to appear —bench warrant
ROOD,DARLENE KAY: 37113 White Road 38, Prairieville; 67; breach of bail condition, three counts failuretoappear bench warrant
MELENDEZ, LENDYS: 519 N. Bullion Ave., Gonzales; 31; disturbing the peace/violent and tumultuous manner/ disorderly conduct, simple battery
KAPILULEO, RAYMOND: 3122 Ceasar Lane, Donaldsonville; 55; indecent behavior with juveniles GUEVARA, CIPRIANO CRUZ: 4052 Thais Road., Prairieville; 59; hold for other agency reckless operation, operating while intoxicated —first
RODRIGUE, AQUENDAS: 513 St. Patrick St., Donaldsonville; 24; fugitive— other Louisiana jurisdiction
NOV. 5
GREEN, DYQUAN DANTHONY: 14496 Airline Highway,No. 1238, Gonzales; 31; failureto appear —bench warrant, domestic abuse battery —child endangerment
JONES JR., KORNELL CHRISTOPHER: 1623 Jill St., Donaldsonville; 26; failuretoappear —bench warrant, domestic abuse battery,resisting an officer
THOMPSON, JOHN MICHEAL: 121 BayouOaks Drive, Donaldsonville; 35; domestic abuse battery —child endangerment
RAMIREZ, ALEXANDRO: 6389
Soaring Drive, Gonzales; 47; driver must be licensed, careless operation, operating while intoxicated —second
CROWFOOT, BYRON: 28360 Natchez Trace, Denham Springs; 43; molestation of ajuvenile, first-degree rapevictim under 13 years of age
WESTON, BRENDON: 27 DarrelDrive, Independence; 33; failuretoappear —bench warrant
JACKSON, ANTOINE DEMERUS: 622 First St., Donaldsonville; 28; twocounts failuretoappear —bench warrant, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, criminal street gangs and patterns of criminal street gang activity —prohibitions and criminal penalties, first-degree murder/attempt
NICHOLAS,GREGORY: 8319 La. 3125, Convent; 60; telephone communications/improper language/harassment, violations of protectiveorders
HOLDEN, LACEY MARLENE: 17140 La. 44, Prairieville; 36; twocounts failuretoappear —bench warrant
JOHNSON III, JEFFERYA.: 121 Favorite St., Donaldsonville; 24; failuretoappear —bench warrant
LOEBER, JASON MARK: 40438 Misty Oak Court, Prairieville; 49; intentional littering prohibited, careless operation, operating while intoxicated —first
NOV. 6
CASTLE, BRITTANY LEEMARIE: 503 Oak St., Colfax; 32; domestic abuse battery —child endangerment
GAUTREAUX, QUINSTON
DEJON: 18194 Manchac Place Drive, Prairieville; 28; two counts criminal trespass/ trespassing of real property failuretoappear —bench warrant, twocounts peeping tom
MANGRUM, ERICKA ALFORD: 11542 Stringer Bridge Road, St. Amant; 40; aggravated battery,principals
NAQUIN, JACY CAPELLO: 213 W. Fourth St., Donaldsonville; 45; cruelty to animals, fugitive —other Louisiana jurisdiction BUREAU, RAYA.: 513 E. Hamilton, Gonzales; 65; fugitive —other Louisiana jurisdiction, expired motor vehicle inspection, registration commercial vehicles/expired plate, operating vehicle while license is suspended ANDERSON, QUINNEZ: 8322 La. 44, Convent; 37; failure to appear —bench warrant, fugitive— other Louisiana jurisdiction, false imprisonment, violations of protective orders, domestic abuse battery —pregnant victim
NOV. 7
BOURGEOIS,RODERICK
ANTHONY: 40119 La. 74, Gonzales; 41; failuretoappear —bench warrant, simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000, cruelty to juveniles, domestic abuse battery
STARKS,BRITTANY MICHELLE: 12493 Robert Duplessis Lane, Gonzales; 37; domestic abuse battery
PROVIDED PHOTOBYJAMESE.LEBLANC
Attending the recent CAER luncheon, from left, are Donald Capello, Shawn Frederic, James E. LeBlanc, Lance Schexnayder,CodyMelancon, IvyAlberes and Chris Browning
SCHOOLS
AscensionPublicSchools announcesStudentsofthe Year
Community news report
Dutchtown Primary’sConner James Angelette, Gonzales Middle’sBrielle Poche and Dutchtown High’s Marlie McLellan are Ascension Parish Public Schools’ district Student of the Year winners, school leaders announced Tuesday
Every year,each school in the district selectsaStudent of the Year who competes at thedistrictlevel, according to anews release. The students have to submit abiographical sketchand aportfolio of their accomplishments, then be interviewed by members of the Ascension Parish community who volunteer as judges.
Superintendent Edith M. Walker made surpriseannouncements at each winner’sschool
“It is an honor to announce the fifth-, eighth-, and 12thgrade district students of the year.Conner,Brielle and Marliewill go on to represent AscensionParish in the state process, whichstarts with zone and regional-level competitions. We know they will be excellent representatives of our 24,000 students,” Walker said.
Fifth-grade Student of theYear
The son of Kristine and Drew Angelette, Conner has maintained straight-A’s
throughouthis educational journey.Heisamemberof theTalented and Gifted program, theRobotics Club,the DramaClub, andthe National BETAClubatDutchtown Primary
His extracurricular activities include the Boy Scouts of America CubScouts, Center State Performing Arts Academy,St. John the EvangelistParish School of Religion, Active Martial Arts Academy,Ascension Flight Soccer,and the Ascension Youth Basketball Association. Among Conner’sservice activities are community cleanups, conservationprojects, multiple food drives, andChristmas caroling for bothnursing homes andthe special needs community Conner’saspirations in-
School system honors support personnel
Community news report
Support Personnel of the Year for 2024-25 were recentlyannouncedbyAscensionPublic Schools
These top employees were selected by their respective schoolpeers.All honorees will be recognizedbeforeanAscension Parish School BoardmeetingApril 15.
“Recognizing our SupportPersonnel of the Year is amoment to honor the unsung heroes whose dedicationand expertiseensureour campuses thrive. Their behind-the-scenes work is vital to the success of our classrooms and the students they serve,” said Ascension Public Schools Superintendent Edith Walker “Excellence in educationstarts with excellence in every facet of our operations,and these exceptionalemployees exemplify just that.” High School Support Personnel of the Year
n Rhonda Delaunem, APPLe Digital Academy
n Eric Miles, Donaldsonville High School
n Vernice Kent, Dutchtown High
n Stephen Ussery,East AscensionHigh
n Angelique Oliver,St. Amant High
n Tricia Bourgeois, Prairieville Highl
n Melynda Trosclair,Early College Option Middle School Support Personnel of the Year
n Melissa Sedotal, Bluff Middle
n April Navarrete, Central Middle
n Paris Dorsey,Dutchtown Middle
n Samantha Kling, GalvezMiddle School
n Cornell Williams, Gonzales Middle School
n Raquel Harris, Lowery Middle School
n Sandy Harvey,Prairieville Middle School
n Cheryl Riedlinger,St. AmantMiddle School Primary School SupportPersonnel of the Year
n Monikitia Price, AscensionHead Start
n Erica Hendricks, Bluff Ridge Primary School
n AmandaBabin, BullionPrimarySchool
n Jenny Foncree,G.W.Carver Primary School
n Edward Leonard, Central Primary School
n Olivia Solomon,Donaldsonville Primary School
n Chante Lawrence,Duplessis Primary School
n Annie Andry,DutchtownPrimary School
n Joy Brumfield, Galvez PrimarySchool
n Chelsea Prevot, Gonzales Primary School
n Jessica Lanoux, Lake Elementary School
n Alice Babin, Lakeside Primary School
n Quinette Allen, Lowery Elementary School
n Crystal Bray,Oak Grove Primary School
n Ericka Gremillion, Pecan Grove Primary School
n Joni Daigle, Prairieville Primary School
n Ahn-Le Burnett, SorrentoPrimary School
n Neyrel Maynez, Spanish Lake Primary School
n Mandy Bourque,St. AmantPrimary School
n Beth Frederic, Sugar Mill Primary School
clude becoming an architect. “I hope to design buildings and homes that make life easier for people. There are so manypeople lessfortunate than Iam, making their lives easier through building would be great,” he said.
Eighth-grade Student of theYear
Brielle,the daughter of Tante and Blair Poche, earned allA’s in both primary and middle schools with acurrent 4.0 GPA. She is aschool representative on the Superintendent’sStudent Advisory Council and serves in various leadership roles at Gonzales Middle. She is the Junior BETAClub president, the STEM Club president, an eighth-grade
mentor,cheerleading captain, track team captain, and Media Team lead correspondent. Her extracurricular activities include serving as a Youth Leader for the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’sDr. Shabazz Delta Academy and as aTeam Leader for a Louisiana Cheerforce Competition Team.Brielle volunteersinthe community through avariety of service activities such as Ocshner’s Food Drive Distribution; campus and community cleanup events; clothing, food, toy,and book drives; and recycling initiatives.
Brielle’shopes to become adentist. “I knowthat having agreat smile can build self-confidence,and Iwant to contribute to building the self-confidence of thepeople
around me,” she said. “Usually,most friendships begin with asmile, and Ibelieve I can do that by brightening one smile at atime.”
12th-grade Student of theYear
The Ascension Public Schools 12th-gradestudent of the year is Marlie McLellan. The daughter of Romney and Rusty McLellan, McLellan has earned acumulative GPAof4.6 andserves as president of the Thespian Society,Rho Kappa National Social Studies HonorSociety activities coordinator,National BETA Club projects coordinator,BeThe Change Club historian, soprano section leader forthe vocal ensemble choir and various positionswiththe Thespian Society
Her extracurricular activities includeservingas ateacher,volunteer and coordinating many activities for Center Stage Performing Arts Academy,aswell as musical productions for Theater Baton Rouge and Dutchtown High School Theater.She has dedicated hertimetonumerousservice andvolunteerprojects like helping with the Suicide Prevention Walk, WINGS tutoring after school, and raising money for Rho Kappa and the National Beta Club. Throughout her high
school career,Marlie has been recognized as aSuper Senior,was part of the Dutchtown High Homecoming court,was awarded the AP Scholar Award and AP Scholar with Distinction, an Academic Awards Night Honor,was accepted into Dutchtown High’stop choir each year,along with several musical recognitions from performing arts competitions.
Marlie was awarded a $10,000Musical Theater Scholarship from theNew York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, a$200 International Summer Intensive Scholarship, and a$100 World Dance Pageant Scholarship. She is acertified Election Commissioner and is astudent worker for the 23rd Judicial District Attorney’sOffice.
McLellan plans to become an attorney,something she has been exposed to while workingfor theDistrictAttorney’sOffice.“As Istrive for acareer in law, Ithrive knowing that the best attorneys are not only smart but also represent their clients by empathizing with and understanding where they come from,” she said. “Though Istill have alot to learn, hopefully,I am able to become the lawyer Istrive to be with everylessonI continue to learn alongthe way about myself and my community.”
Four school administrators announced
Community news report
Ascension Public Schoolsrecentlyannounced the appointments of Adrina Million as director of special education; Shannon Arceneaux as supervisor of special education; Timmy Chiquet as associate principal of Donaldsonville High; and Jennifer Franklin as an assistant principal of Donaldsonville High.
“Weare thrilled to welcomefour outstanding rising administrators to our schooland district leadershipteams. Their dedication, expertise, and passion for education will undoubtedly inspire our students, staff, andcommunity.Together, we look forward to building on our shared commitment to excellence and creating opportunities for every learner to thrive,” said Superintendent Edith Walker Million appointed director of specialeducation
Million earned four postsecondarydegrees: abachelor’sdegree in elementary educationfromDillard University, amaster’sdegree in social work from LSU, and both amaster’sdegree and adoctoral degree in educational leadership from Southeastern Louisiana University
She startedasa third-grade teacherat Central Elementary,then becameaspecial needs counselor,apupil appraisal social worker,aspecial education coordinator and the assistant principal of Donaldsonville Primary.Most recently,she served as asupervisorofspecialeducation. In each of these roles, Million has demonstrated her commitment to supporting the unique needsofstudentsand fostering inclusive learning environments.
Arceneauxappointed supervisor of specialeducation
Arceneaux earneda bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Nicholls State University and amaster’sdegree in educational leadership and administration from Southern University
She has dedicated her entire educational career to Ascension Public Schools, beginning as astudent teacher at St. Amant MiddleSchool in 1998 and being hired there as afull-timeteacher in January 1999. Over her 25-year tenure, she has held avariety of roles, including 16 years as ageneral education teacher.She served more than eightyears as aspecial education teacher,a lead special education teacher,and aspecialeducation coordinator
She was aparticipant in the 2023 Louisiana Department of Education’sSpecial Education Fellowshipfor Aspiring Leaders. As amiddle and high school behavior coordinator,she managedfacilitatorsand training staff on behavior support, classroom management, and interventions.
Arceneaux also served as amentor for teachers earning theirspecial education certification, aCPI district trainer,and a leader forExtended School Year Services. Additionally,she hascontributed as a PLC leader,aNIET evaluator,and aliaisonbetween ABAagencies, IEPteams, and district support staff.
She is marriedtoKent Arceneaux, a 1992EastAscensionHighSchool gradu-
ate.Theyhaveone son, Austin,who is a 2019 graduate of St. Amant High School. Chiquetappointed associateprincipal Agraduate of Ascension Catholic High School, Chiquet earned abachelor’sdegree in kinesiology from LSU and amaster’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Before joiningAscensionPublic Schools, Chiquet began his career as ateacher and head baseball coach at Ascension Catholic. He joined DonaldsonvilleHigh School in 2003.His contributions include coaching football, baseball and strength training, as well as teaching physical education, health, customer service, and speech. He also served as agraduation coach and, most recently,asanassistant principal. He is married to Kristy Chiquet, ateacher coach at Galvez Middle School. Together,they are parents of two sons, Hunter and Peyton.
Franklin appointedassistant principal Franklin holds abachelor’sdegree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and amaster’sdegree from Louisiana Christian University Franklin joinedAscension Parish Schools in 2017 at East Ascension High School, where she served as amentor teacher and amember of the Instructional Leadership Team. She later worked as ateacher coach for APPLe Digital Academy and Early College Option programs. Most recently,she served as an administrative intern at Lake Elementary School. Franklin coached socceratEast AscensionHighSchoolfor eight years. She is the mother of two sons: Michael “Brad” and Austin “Champ.”
Marlie McLellan
Conner James Angelette Brielle Poche
Millionand herlate husband, Frederick
Million Sr., have ason, Frederick Million, Jr., whowas recently accepted into medical school.
Adrina Million Shannon Arceneaux
Timmy Chiquet
Jennifer Franklin
Amyri Robinson
Student-athlete donates300 pairsofshoes
Community news report
Amyri Robinson, a16-year-old student-athlete ambassador for Samaritans Feet International, partnered with the local churches in Gonzales to donate 300 pairs of shoes anda message of hopetothe people in the community
Amyri said that her partnership with Samaritans Feet Internationalcan resultingivinghopeto thousands of people through shoe distributions. Amyri Robinson has to raise the fundsneeded tohave shoe distributions. Her goal is to raise $100,000 to give4,000 Louisianans anew pair of shoes and a message of hope.
Amyri said she was inspired to work with Samaritans Feet after her parents, Willie Robinson and Marquita Robinson, took part in a shoe distribution withthe agency They shared with her the experience and how it impacted them and that touchedher heart, she said. They mentioned ambassador KathySlyder, of Samaritans Feet, loves and coached volleyball. That experience led to Amyriaccepting an offer from Samaritans Feet International as an NIL ambassador student-athlete. Amyri’sparents set up the meeting via Zoom and Slyder talked with her about the agency “So here we are serving people in our community,” Amyri said.
To donate and help Amyrireach hergoal, visitsamaritansfeetbloom.kindful.com/nil-studentathlete-amyri-robinson-2024/amyri-robinson.
Samaritan’sFeet is ahumanitarian aid nonprofit that servesand inspires hope by providing shoes to those in need around the world
Senior Center renamedfor longtime executivedirector
Community news report
Family and friends of the late Grace Reynaud Garon gathered Oct. 25 to name the Council on Aging’s Donaldsonville Senior Center in the longtime executive director’shonor
Garon’s five children joined other family members, board members andelected officials forthe renaming it Grace Reynaud Garon Senior Center.
Garonstartedher career at Ascension COA in 1979 as financial manager/assistant director.She was promoted to executive director in1991 and remained in that position until her retirement July 1, 2007. Her legacyatthe COA was her
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Family and Ascension Council on Aging board members applaud as the sign indicatingthe newname of the COADonaldsonville building in honor of longtime center executivedirector Grace Garon.
tenacity in advocating for the senior citizens she represented, a news release said. “She worked tirelessly to im-
prove on the services provided to our elderly,” thereleasesaid.
“She fought to get public elderly and disabled transportation programs started in Ascension Parish. “Ms. Grace overcame the odds and was successfulingetting an ad valorem millage tax passed to support the COA,” the release continued. “Her efforts to getthe millage insured all future successes at Ascension Council on Aging.”
Garon worked to have programs to support seniors’ desire to remain self-sufficient. Garon was instrumental in assuring local seniors have the supports needed to continue living in their communities, speakers at the event said. She is missed and will forever be remembered.
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CommunitySisterhood members gather with twoscholarship recipients. Attending aceremony for the scholarshipstudents,from left, are Kimberly Anderson, Sisterhood Vice President Rosa Morris, scholarship recipient Mikaylah Thorton, First PilgrimCalvary Pastor Henderson, Sisterhood President Jacquelyn Darville and Ebonie Darville.
CommunitySisterhoodawards2 collegescholarships
Community news report
Community Sisterhood,a nonprofit organization committed to empowering local youth, awarded two scholarships to deserving high school students from Ascension Parish.
The recipients of this year’s scholarships are Mikaylah Thorton and JordynClark, both of whom exemplifiedthe values and determination that Community Sisterhood seeks to support, a news release said. The awards ceremony was Sept. 8atFirst Pilgrim Calvary Baptist Church, where Community Sisterhood’sPresident Jacquelyn Darville, alongwith other members, presented the scholarships following church services.
Residents line up at LamarDixon Expo Center for the monthly commodity distribution.
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Food distributedtoresidents in need
Community news report
Each month, Ascension Parishresidents in need can pick up food at drive-thrudistributionsites in Gonzalesand Donaldsonville.
Serve Ascension volunteers distributed food Nov.12atthe Frank Sotile Pavilion in Donaldsonville and Nov.13atLamarDixon Expo Center in Gonzales. For more information on theprogram, call (225)450-1064.
Rescue Alliance receives SparkGoodGrant from Walmarttosupport program
Community news report
Rescue Alliance has been awarded aSpark Good grant from Walmart Store 532 in Gonzales to support its Community Response Program, helpingtoraise funds for amuch-needed transport vehicle.
Walmart Store 532 in Gonzales continues to demonstrateits dedication not only to thelocal community but also to the pets who are such an important part of it, anews releasesaid. Their support is instrumental in the rescue’sefforts to enhance its ability to respond to rescue calls, transport animals to safety,and pro-
vide critical care.
“Weare incredibly grateful to Walmart fortheir ongoing commitment to our mission,” said Jonathan Henriques, directoratRescueAlliance. “This grant is amajor step forward in acquiring atransport vehicle that will allow us to save more lives and better serve the community.”
Even with this generous grant, Rescue Alliance has notyet reached its goal. The rescue still needs the community’ssupport to fully fund this crucial transport vehicle and continue our lifesavingwork. Alldonations made prior to Dec. 31 will be matched, and all do-
nations are tax-deductible.
The Community Response Program focuses on providing immediate assistance to animals in crisis, addressing pet overpopulation, and promoting education within the community Areliable transport vehicle is essential to these efforts, ensuring we canrescue animals andconnectthem with the loving homes they deserve.
To donate, visit animalrecovery.org/donate.
For more information about RescueAlliance or to contribute to its fundraising efforts, visit www animalrecovery.org or call (225) 330-2035.
Rescue Alliancepairs with Gonzales councilman to distributesupplies
Community news report
Rescue Alliance, an animal rescue organization, partnered with Gonzales councilmember TimRiley, to host alarge-scale pet food distribution event.
Community Sisterhood is committed to providing three needbased scholarshipsannually to high school students attending schools in Ascension Parish. These scholarships aim to alleviate financial burdens and foster educationalopportunities forlocal youth. As the organization looks ahead, the link for the Spring 2025 need-
base scholarship application will be available on the Community Sisterhood website, www.communitysisterhood.org, starting in January.Students are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this opportunity For more information about Community Sisterhood and its scholarship programs, visit its website.
The distribution included seven pallets of cat and dog food, along with essential supplies for horses and chickens, anews release said. The initiative aimed to support pet owners in the Gonzales community and ensure their animals had access to quality food and nutrition. Community members were able to pick up supplies at the drive-thru site. Upon arrival, attendees followed directions from event staff to join the back of thelineinthe parking lot, ensuring an efficient andorganized distribution process.
“Our goal was to support the peopleofGonzales who care deeply for theirpets and farm animals,” Riley said. “Partnering with Rescue Alliance allowed us to providemuch-needed resources to our community and make apositive impact.”
Gonzales Garden Club honors landscapewinners
Community news report
The Gonzales Garden club recentlynamed its September,October and November yards and commercial landscapes of the month winners. Throughoutthe year,Garden Club members recognize yards and commercial landscapes fortheir efforts to beautify the city
November’s Residential Yard of theMonth was awarded to Terri Lynn Lambert on North Coolidge AvenueinGonzales. Directly in front of the house are Adirondack chairs and asugar kettle water fountain. In the forefront is asilver maple ringed with zinnias.The surroundingyard has crepe myrtles, alive oak and a largepalmwithfoundation azaleas, variegated ginger, lantana, gardenmums, cannas, and daylilies
November’sCommercial Landscape of the Month was presented to Ascension Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,at711 W. Cornerview RoadinGonzales.
The facility has various gardens for the enjoyment of its residents and employees. It is encircled with heavily budded camellias and trimmed azaleas with flowering blue liriope groundcover.The beds are offset with rows of assorted colors of dianthus and Sweet William. The boundaries are encased with dozensof large Natchez white crepe myrtles. Ascension Oaks Administrator Matthew Walton appreciated the recognition.
TheOctober Residential Yard of the Month winners Edric and CasandraSmith’s East HavenStreet Gonzales home has nicelypruned crape myrtles, sago palms, potted crotons and amanicured lawn. The garden also boasts metal sculptures and fall decorations.
The Taco Bell at 1202 Airline Highway was chosen as the GGC’sCommercial Landscape of the Month for
and
October for its colorful vincas, variegated ginger,evergreen shrubs andneatly trimmed palms. Manager Paige Garb accepted the award from Garden Club member Rita Bourquepose in front of the club’sOctober Commercial
Landscape of the Month.
The September Residential Yard of the Month award went to Calvin and Denise Thornton on Shumard Oaks in Gonzales. Their yard is well maintained with meticulous edging and power-
washed sidewalks. The owners have made wise choices regarding plantings that have thrived in theheat of the summer.Plants include loropetalum, vinca, sunshine ligustrum, multi-branching
sunflowers and small grasses. The September Commercial Landscape of the Month was awarded to Coastal Urgent Care at 1124 S. Burnside Ave. in Gonzales. The
front beds have nice curb appeal. Plantings include loropetalum, variegated flax lily,holly bushes, sunshine Ligustrum andlarge crepe myrtles on each end.
November’sCommercial Landscape of the Month was presented to Ascension Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,711 West Cornerview Road in Gonzales.
November’s Residential Yard of the Month was awarded to TerriLynn Lamberton NorthCoolidgeAvenue in Gonzales.
Manager PaigeGarb,ofTacoBellonAirline Highwayin Gonzales,
Gonzales Garden Club member Rita Bourque in front of the club’sNovember Commercial Landscape of the Month.
The October Residential Yard of the Month winners Edric and Casandra Smith stand at their front entryonEast HavenStreet in Gonzales amid blooming gingers with accents of autumn décor
The Gonzales Garden Club’sSeptember Commercial Landscape of the Month was Coastal Urgent Care, 1124 S. Burnside Ave. in Gonzales.
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The Gonzales Garden Club’sSeptember Residential Yard of the Month went to Calvin and Denise Thornton on Shumard Oaks in Gonzales.