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City Council approves building funds $44,700 allotted for new public works complex

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Recyclable items being accepted Ascension Parish residents can drop off recyclable items from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Recycling Road Show at the Wal-Mart store parking lot in Prairieville. Newspapers, magazines, milk and juice cartons, cardboard, aluminum, tin or bimetal cans and metal lids, and No. 1 through No. 7 plastic containers will be accepted. For more information, call Don Hysell, environmental manager with Ascension Parish, at (225) 450-1308, or visit www.ascensionparish.net.

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Ascension Parish government offices will be closed on Tuesday in observance of the national Election Day. The Ascension Parish Council approved the move at its Oct. 16 council meeting in Gonzales after Parish President Tommy Martinez explained that several government buildings would be used as polling places throughout Ascension Parish.

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DONALDSONVILLE — City Councilmen voted Tuesday to move $44,700 in disaster relief grant funding to assist in building a new Ascension Parish Government public works complex on the west bank. The funds are part of a larger $1 million Community Development Block Grant for renovations in areas affected by hur-

ricanes Gustav and Ike. Funds from the grant were originally divided to cover construction of the west bank public works building and the Lemann Center improvements, as well as improvements to the city’s sewer system, Mayor Leroy Sullivan Sr. said. While the sewer work has been completed, higher-thanexpected estimates left a lack of funding for the public works building project, Sullivan said.

The vote removes the Lemann Center project from the plan and shifts remaining funds to the public works building project. “The $44,700 is how much is remaining from the funds,� Sullivan told the council, adding that the money will cover overrun and construction of a fence around the site. The mayor said the Thibaut family, which sold the property to the city, required a fence

around the facility. The city is helping with the costs of building the parish facility as part of a previous land swap agreement. The new public works building, located on Thibaut Drive, should be completed by the end of the week, parish grants coordinator Martha Collins told the council. “The city agreed to handle construction of the parking lot,� Collins said. “We’re going to wait until that’s done to call the Fire Marshal’s Office for final inspection.�

Collins said the public hearing was required, because use of state funds were being shifted. No one spoke for or against the proposal during the public hearing. In other business, the council voted to make its city trick-ortreat hours from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday The council had originally voted to hold local trick-ortreat hours on Thursday. The change comes to keep in line with the times set by parish government, Sullivan said.

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Senior maid Jaci Andrews, right, hugs Alaina Miles after Miles was announced as homecoming queen.

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Fundraiser being decided

The Rotary Club of Gonzales is making final plans for its High Heels for High Hopes fundraiser benefiting March of Dimes. Sponsorships are available for the event, set for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Clarion Inn. Nov. 1 is the deadline for sponsorships. For tickets or sponsorship information, call (225) 7152365.

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Family with 3 generations of military service to lead parade BY KATE STEVENS

Special to The Advocate GONZALES — A Prairieville family with three generations of military service will be honored as the grand marshal family for the Ascension Veterans Association’s 2014 Veterans Day Parade and Heroes Celebration on Nov. 9. Former U.S. Army Spc. Gini Lanclos, who served as a Morse code operator from 1974-76, and three sons, also veterans, will ride in the parade. Lanclos, now an agent assistant with Farm Bureau Insurance,

44 and East Cornerview Street and return to South Irma Boulevard, Gautreau said. “The most important thing is for people to come out on the parade route and to wave at the veterans,â€? Gautreau said. This is the first year a family R. Lanclos G. Lanclos J. Lanclos J. Lanclos has been selected to serve as the The Ascension Veterans Asso- grand marshal, Gautreau said. said she is grateful her children Usually, the grand marshal are being recognized for their ciation holds the parade to honor military servicemen and women, nominee is just one veteran, so commitment. “I felt honored they would even said Brent Gautreau, chairman when the entire Lanclos family was submitted to the parade pick us,â€? said Lanclos, whose of the association. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. committee from a parish veterfather served in the Army during the Korean War and whose on South Irma Boulevard near ans group, members took notice, grandfather served in the Army Gonzales City Hall, travel to East Worthey Street, then head to La. during World War II. äSee PARADE, page 2G

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The daughter of a World War II Bataan Death March survivor will speak at the Ascension Parish library in honor of Veterans Day. Beth Dawson, the daughter of Capt. Whitney A. Langlois, from New Roads, will talk at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Ascension Parish Library’s Gonzales branch. The program is free and open to the public. For information, or to register, call (225) 647-3955.

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Celebrating after a recent motorcycle competition in Gonzales are Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office personnel, from left, Chief Tony Bacala, Tim May, Jared Mullins, Micah Berteau, Jeremy Watson, Harry Griffen, Steven Coriell, Darryl Smith, Justin Lanoux and Maj. Ward Webb.

Sheriff’s motorcycle division shows off skills Advocate staff report Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Motors Division won several awards in the Gulf Coast Police Motorcycle Skills competition Oct. 7-11 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. The 16th annual Gulf Coast Police Motorcycle Skills competition featured more than 19 law enforcement agencies from six different states. Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Motorcycle Division participated and placed in the following: n Division I Expert Class: Jared Mullins, seventh place; Tim May, 10th. n Division I Novice Class: Justin Lanoux, ninth place. n Individual Slow Ride: May, sixth place. n Team Slow Ride: May, Darryl Smith, Harry Griffen and Mullins, fourth place. n Overall Team: APSO, fourth place. n Overall Individual: May, sixth place. The competition started as a charity event in Galveston, Texas, in the mid-1990s, a news release from the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office said. In 1997, the competition came to Baton Rouge because of efforts by Chief Jeff LeDuff. Later, the competition moved to Ascension Parish. Proceeds from the event

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Gautreau said. “It was the fact that we could get a whole family up here who is serving or has served,” Gautreau said. “That was pretty impressive to a lot of people.” Missy Jandura, Ascension Veterans Association board member, said the committee jumped to honor the Lanclos family as role models “when we learned there was a family who had been showing American pride through all those different generations.” Lanclos, 59, met her late husband, Philip Lanclos, who passed away more than 20 years ago, when he served as an Army radio lineman, she said. Four of Lanclos’ five children

Gathering after the Gulf Coast Police Motorcycle Skills competition held Oct. 7-11 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center are Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office personnel, from left, Harry Griffen, Darryl Smith, Jared Mullins and Tim May. The men Justin Lanoux, with the As- won fourth place in the team slow ride contest. cension Parish Sheriff’s Office, places ninth in the Division I Novice category at a recent motorcycle competition at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. support the Dream Day Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Hosting agencies for the competition yearly are Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, Baton Rouge Police Department, Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, LSU Police Department, Louisiana State Police and East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Jared Mullins and Tim May place in the Division I Expert category at the Gulf Coast Police Motorcycle Skills competition held Oct. 7-11 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center.

went into the military to help pay for their higher education after she was widowed, she said. “It makes me very proud that they went into the military,” Lanclos said. Lanclos’ oldest child, Jaime Lanclos Clouatre, did not enter military service, and a second daughter, Army National Guard 1st Lt. Aja Lanclos Fournet, will be away on government business and will not be able to attend the parade, Lanclos said. Her three sons, Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Robert Lanclos; U.S. Military Academy graduate Army Capt. Jacen Philip Lanclos; and Army National

Guard Sgt. Jeremy Lanclos will help her represent the Lanclos family in the parade. “It was pretty humbling,” said Jacen Lanclos, a St. Amant High School graduate. “There were a lot of families to pick from.” Gautreau said the Ascension Veterans Association is still seeking float entries, marching bands, classic car groups and local Mardi Gras krewes to participate in the parade. Throws will be allowed, he said. For information on the parade or to register, visit the Ascension Veterans Association Facebook page or contact Gautreau at (225) 485-7875.

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Contact Darlene Denstorff by phone, (225) 336-6952 or (225) 603-1996; fax, (225) 644-5851; or email, ascension@theadvocate.com or ddenstorff@theadvocate.

Two Ascension deputies graduate training Advocate staff report Ascension Parish Deputies Micah Santangelo and Brock Carpenter graduated Oct. 14 from the Capital Area Regional Training Academy in Baton Rouge. About 30 members of law enforcement, representing 15 different agencies from across the state, graduated from the program. The graduates learned physical training, legal and report writing skills, law enforcement history and numerous other topics and skills. “This graduation represents 11 weeks of hard work and resulted in all of these deputies attaining their post certification,” Chief Tony Bacala said. Carpenter and his wife welcomed a new baby boy during the 11-week program, a news

Deputy Brock Carpenter and his wife, Krystal, are pictured with their 6-month-old son, Brantley, who was born when Carpenter attended the Capital Area Regional Training Academy. release from the Sheriff’s Office said. Bacala challenged the deputies to continue their formal education.

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Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Project Engineer Aaron Elisar said La. 930 will be closed to through traffic at that intersection so crews can install a new sewer system trunk line. Drivers can bypass the closure by using La. 42 west, to La. 73 south, to U.S. 61 south to Ascension Parish Highway 929. Turn left onto AP 929 and travel east to La. 930, which will be on the left, Elisar said. For more information, call Elisar at (225) 675-5320 or email Aaron.Elisar@la.gov.

Attending the Oct. 14 Capital Area Regional Training Academy graduation ceremony at the Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge are, from left, Warden Paul Hall, Assistant Warden Tim Maxwell, Deputy Brock Carpenter, Deputy Micah Santangelo, Sheriff Jeff Wiley and Lt. Col. Bobby Webre.

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Gathering Oct. 16 to proclaim Kermit ‘Hart’ Bourque Day in Ascension Parish are, from left, Ascension Parish Council Chairman Randy Clouatre; Ascension Parish School Board member A.J. Nickens; Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley; state Rep. Johnny Berthelot; Rita Bourque; state Rep. Ed Price; Ascension Parish President Tommy Martinez; Bourque; District Attorney Ricky Babin and state Sen. Jody Amedee.

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Longtime Ascension Parish Clerk of Court Kermit “Hart” Bourque was recognized Oct. 16 with a day in his honor. Ascension Parish President Tommy Martinez proclaimed Oct. 16 as Kermit “Hart” Bourque Day in Ascension Parish. Martinez read the proclamation aloud during the Ascension Parish Council meeting while Bourque looked on with his wife Rita and several close friends and officials. With the proclamation, Bourque became honorary parish president for the day. Bourque is finishing his 13th term and 50th year as Ascen-

sion Parish clerk of court and recently was recognized by the state Legislature for his outstanding accomplishments and leadership, a news release from Martinez’s office said. “You’ve done a wonderful job and by going unopposed all those years, that just speaks volumes,” Martinez said. “I’m proud of you, and Ascension Parish is proud of you.” Martinez was joined by state Sen. Jody Amedee, R-Gonzales; state Rep. Johnny Berthelot, RGonzales; state Rep. Ed Price, D-Gonzales; Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley; Ascension Parish Council Chairman Randy Clouatre; District Attorney Ricky Babin; and longtime As-

cension Parish School Board member A.J. Nickens. Before public service, Bourque was a member of the “Chinese Bandits” of LSU, winnning the 1958 national championship in football.

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Mary Campbell’s Music Studio students, from left, Anna Photo provided by MARY CAMPBELL Coffee, Jenna Tramonte and Simone Moreau were among the St. Theresa students who Students with Mary Campbell’s Music Studio perform Sept. 13 performed Oct. 4 at the St. at the St. Elizabeth Hospital and Physicians Kids Health Fest. Theresa Festival of Friends Performing are, from left, Gabriel Rodrigue, Jenna Tramonte, School Fair. Anna Coffee and Simone Moreau.

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East Ascension Rotary collects canned goods

Gathering Oct. 21 to collect canned good as part of the Rotary Club of East Ascension’s Trick or Treat for Canned Goods program are, from left, Czarina Walker, Brad Walker, Zahra Walker, Alana Monaghan, Jessica Lambert, Mason Melancon, J.W. Smith, Jeff Melancon, Toni Bourque, Ken Firmin, Michael Buturla, Rylie Buturla, Mike Bonfanti, Rodney Logarbo, Donna Duplessis, Dock Davis, Maryn Cavalier, Lisa Bacala, Haley Stone, Marilyn Lambert, Ethan Stone, Terri Kaaihue, Charles Hollier, Roger Keese, Charlie Labouisse and Jason Verdigets. Rotarians and Dutchtown High School Interact Club members went trick-or-treating to collect canned goods for St. John’s Food Bank. ‘This is one of our favorite projects each year,’ said Project Chairperson Michael Buturla. ‘As we approach the holidays and colder weather, the need for food bank donations increases, so we want to thank everyone for their participation.’ They estimate that approximately 1,000 items were collected and delivered to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church’s food bank.

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Sheriff’s Office honors Cody Melancon

Gathering at a recent ceremony honoring Ascension Parish Maj. Ward Webb for his work with the Law Enforcement Torch Run and Louisiana Special Olympics are, from left, Lt. Col. Paul Robert, Chief Tony Bacala, Webb, Sheriff Jeff Wiley and Lt. Col. Bobby Webre. Under Webb’s guidance, the torch run has grown from a handful to scores of participants, and the Polar Plunge that raises money for Special Olympics has grown from grossing $700 in its first year to bringing in more than $54,000 in 2014. Webb also assisted with the International Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference that was held in New Orleans in September.

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Gathering earlier this month to celebrate the promotion of Capt. Cody Melancon are Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office personnel, from left, Chief Tony Bacala, Sheriff Jeff Wiley, Melancon, Maj. Lee Anderson and Lt. Col. Bobby Webre. Melancon began his career with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office as a reserve dispatcher on Feb. 1, 1995, and was hired as a full-time dispatcher on Sept. 1, 1996. After two years in dispatch, Melancon transferred to the patrol division, then to the warrants division. In 2005, Melancon returned to dispatch in a supervisory role. He was recently promoted to captain in the administrative services division with supervisory responsibilities over the communications division and command over the hazard materials unit, a news release from the Sheriff’s Office said.

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Ham and lima beans, steamed rice, seasoned turnip greens, coleslaw, cornbread, apple juice, milk. PILATES: 8:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m., Gonzales. PIYO: 9 a.m., Donaldsonville. CAJUN NEEDLERS: 12:30 p.m., Gonzales.

FRIDAY

Halloween special: Spooky hot dog with chili, bumpy bun, wicked fiesta potatoes, monster coleslaw, holiday cake, milk. HALLOWEEN PARTY: 9:30 a.m., Gonzales. Music provided by Frenchy.

MONDAY

Italian herb chicken breast, broccoli and cauliflower, candied sweet potatoes, white bread, chocolate chip crème

pie, milk. BEADING CLUB: 9 a.m., Gonzales, and 10:30 a.m., Donaldsonville. FAST EXERCISE: 9:30 a.m., Donaldsonville, and 10:45 a.m., Gonzales.

TUESDAY Vegetable beef stew, brown rice, corn, whole-wheat bread, cardinal citrus mold, milk. YOGA: 8:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m., Gonzales. ZUMBA GOLD: 9 a.m., Donaldsonville, and 10:30 a.m., Gonzales. COUPON SWAP: 9 a.m., Gonzales. BRIDGE: 1 p.m., Gonzales.

WEDNESDAY Turkey salad on whole-wheat, orange, romaine lettuce salad, dressing, banana cake, milk.

ALZHEIMER’S EVENT: 10:30 a.m., Gonzales. The event will include a candlelight ceremony. Katherine Schillings with Alzheimer’s Services of Capital Area also will attend. FAST EXERCISE: 9:30 a.m., Donaldsonville, and 10:45 a.m., Gonzales. CRAFTS: 9:30 a.m., Gonzales.

NOV. 6 Red beans and sausage, rice, coleslaw, steamed spinach, cornbread, fresh apple, milk. BINGO: 9:30 a.m., Gonzales. Old Jefferson Community Care Center will sponsor the event.

For information, call Donaldsonville Senior Center at (225) 473-3789 or Gonzales Senior Center at (225) 6215750.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclaimed

Ascension Parish President Tommy Martinez proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Ascension Parish. Martinez read the proclamation aloud during the Oct. 16 parish council meeting in Gonzales. Kim Wells, outreach director for the Iris Domestic Violence Center, Inc. accepted the proclamation from President Martinez. Wells was joined by members of the Ascension Parish Coordinated Community Response Team (CCR). Wells said the CCR team is made up of members from law enforcement, government, business, health care and others. The CCR coordinates community response programs using the full extent of the legal system to protect victims, while holding batterers accountable and enforcing the community’s intolerance of domestic violence. The Iris Domestic Violence Center serves East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, East and West Feliciana parishes. The center provides 22 beds for emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis line, counseling, advocacy, legal services and children’s services. For more information about the CCR team, call Kim Brown at (225) 389-3001. CCR team members shown, from left are, Dawn Bennett, Ascension Counseling Center; Suzanne Hamilton, director of Ascension Counseling Center; Pam Richardson, Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office; Charla Johnson, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Danna LeBlanc, Iris Domestic Violence Center, Inc. board president; Kim Wells, Iris Domestic Violence Center, Inc. outreach director; and Martinez.

ASCENSION CIVIL COURT Court cases filed in Ascension Parish between Oct. 13-17.

CIVIL SUITS Sadie Ann Gwynn v. Tutorship, tutorship. Swantrika Villavaso v. Joshua A. Flash, Government Employees Insurance Co. and Geico, damages. Cooper Credit Corp. Inc v. Rhonda S. Chatman, executory judgment. Harrison Finance Co. v. Rodney Hawkins, executory judgment. Conn Appliances Inc dba Conns v. Barbara Williams, contract. Claudette Redditt v. Ace American Insurance Co., Water Technologies Ashland, Jennifer W. Russell, Ashland Inc, Solenis LLC and Us Agencies Insurance Co., damages. Marianne D. Comeaux and Gerald P. Comeaux v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co, Marilyn L. Ourso and Safeco Insurance Co.of Oregon, damages. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Com and Jesse Wendt v. Nelson Hebert Sr. and Louisiana Farm Bureau Mut Ual Insurance Co, damages. JPMorgan Chase Bank National Assoc v. Brian Michael Husser, executory process. JPMorgan Chase Bank National Assoc v. Erma Glazebrook aka Erma Batiste Glazebrook, Kelly Glazebrook aka Kelly Brett Glazebrook, executory process.

Cheryl Ann Williams v. Chad Wayne Bird, Crystal Lynn Pettigrew and Goauto Insurance Co., damages. Shoring Co. of Louisiana LLC v. Brian J. Success Rickel and Tammy Rickel, damages. Chem Spray South Inc v. Edward Ledet Jr., injunction. Chem Spray South, Inc v. Kerry Lombas, injunction. Emelda C. Austin v. Laura Brown Vezinat and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance, damages. Karen Sue Giles v. Oak Lane Memorial Park LLC and National Information Services Inc, declaratory judgment. Springleaf Financial Services La Inc v. Brandon K. Pennington, executory judgment. Nikki Smith and Louisana State Department Child Ren & Family v. Daniel Tanton, uifsa. Kelly Voyles and state Department of Children and Family Services v. Bradley Mixon Sr., uifsa. Sharon Richardson and Louisana State Department Children & Family v. Stacey Tompkins, uifsa. Jeffrey Robertson and state Department of Children and Family Services v. Heather Varner, uifsa. Christine Moore and Louisana State Department Children & Family v. Casey Hill, uifsa. Robert Loupe v. Trent Davis, Allstate Logistics LLC and Western World Insurance Co., damages. Dalina Merchant v. Life Insurance Co. of North Am, damages.

Bo Little v. Wayne Courville, Waynes Mobile Home Park LLC and XYZ Insurance Co, damages. Pmb Rentals LLC v. Ray Landry, lease. Pmb Rentals LLC v. Frank R. McNeese, lease. Ascension Oaks Nursing & rehab Center v. Jimmy Lewis, open account. Louisiana Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Co and Julie Lebeau v. Jennell Ricks, Martez Wilson and Us Agencies Insurance Co., damages. Bank of America Na v. Carlton David Haycook aka Carlton D. Haycook aka Carlton Haycook, executory process. Hilary Williams v. Christopher Paul Gonales, Coca Cola Bottling Co. United Inc and Discover Property and Casualty Insurance Com, damages. Desiree Hilliard v. Billy Joe Butler, executory judgment. Carol Gorham and Carol Gorham v. J. Robert Distrubutor Roland, Super Stop Enterprise Inc, Specialty Fairmont and United States Fire Insurance Co., damages. Justin A. Day v. Louisiana State Department Public Safety, judicial review.

FAMILY SUITS

Sara Anderson Clarke v. Dedric Joseph Clarke, divorce. Latanya Fields v. Calvin Carter III, divorce. Jack LeBlanc v. Kimberly LeBlanc, divorce.

John W. Barber v. Sarah Barber, divorce. Sandy Bougere v. Michael Bougere, divorce. Bryan James Guidry v. Erica Ann Boudreaux, divorce. Michael Joseph Beach v. Judy Irene Beach, divorce. Tanya Vessel Raby v. Fredrick Louis Raby, divorce. Sherry Huber Gautreau v. Victor J. Gautreau, divorce. Heather Cernich v. Kevin Cernich, divorce. Stephen Clet Johnson v. Janeen Renee Mills Johnson, divorce. Christina Miller v. Davin Miller, divorce. Jessie Simmons v. Mary Simmons, divorce. state Department of Children and Family Services v. Robert Wright Jr., child support. state Department of Children and Family Services v. Sheena Rivere, child support. state Department of Children and Family Services v. Dawn Wright, child support. Terrence Boudreaux and state Department of Children and Family Services v. Amanda Stallworth, child support. Kayla Winston and state Department of Children and Family Services v. Joshua Shaw, child support. Kellie Knighten and Louisana State Department Children & Family v. Bufford Watson, child support.

Elouise Rainey and state Department of Children and Family Services v. Chad Gaines, child support. Shareka Kelly v. Arthur J. Kelly, divorce. Leslie Williams and state Department of Children and Family Services v. Leroy Kelly, child support. Heather Torres and state Department of Children and Family Services v. Chad Pierce, child support. Shantallaciea Perkins and state Department of Children and Family Services v. Charlie Hilliard, child support. Nathan Bruner, Randy Bruner, Cathy Bruner and Brooke Richard v. Custody, paternity. Kacie Corona and state Department of Children and Family Services v. Gary Hayden Jr., child support. Patricia Lange and state Department of Children and Family Services v. Jamie Calloway, child support. Carly Frederick and state Department of Children and Family Services v. Bonaventure Devin, child support. Lacreshia Turner and state Department of Children and Family Services v. Clifford Wise, child support. Jessica Morgan and state Department of Children and Family Services v. Noil Boudreaux Jr., child support. Sabreon Coleman and state Department of Children and Family

Services v. Melvin Sanders, child support. Shawanda Nicholas and state Department of Children and Family Services v. Jermaine Jenkins, child support. Kellie Knighten and state Department of Children and Family Services v. Edward McIntyre, child support. Lakisha Brown and state Department of Children and Family Services v. Banks Robert III, child support. Jason Johnson v. Niesha Washington Johnson, divorce. Frances Laurent v. Gerard Andrew Laurent, divorce. Kelly Adams v. James Adams, divorce. Karla Kaye Lee-Muzik v. Robert Charles Muzik, divorce. Christy Bennett Russell v. Shane Michael Russell, divorce. Rebecca Elmore v. Matthew Elmore, divorce.

PROBATE SUITS Succession of Margaret Cappo Dixon Succession of Jo Ann Tregre Duhe Succession of Kevlin W. Wales Jr. Succession of Iry J. Breaux Succession of Kenneth Dale Lavergne Succession of James Denis Graugnard Jr.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY LAP-SIT STORYTIME: 10 a.m., Ascension Parish Library Gonzales, 708 S. Irma Ave., Gonzales and Dutchtown, 13278 La. 73, Geismar. BILINGUAL STORYTIME: 11 a.m., Ascension Parish Library Gonzales branch. NINJA TURTLE PROGRAM: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Ascension Parish Li-

Pets available The Ascension Parish Animal Shelter, 9894 Airline Highway in Sorrento, is open from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday for viewings and pet adoptions. Animals can be adopted for $50. Animals can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fridays. For information, call (225) 6756557. The shelter is accepting blankets and towels to be used during cold weather. Available this week are:

brary, Dutchtown branch. ANXIETY REDUCTION GROUP: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Ascension Counseling Center, Gonzales. ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GROUP: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Ascension Counseling Center, Gonzales. JOHNETTE DOWNING: 6 p.m., Ascension Parish Library Gonzales

branch. El Sueno de Los Islenos (The Dream of the Canary Islanders). A youth program. LOSS AND GRIEF EDUCATION AND SUPPORT MEETING: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Hospital, Sister Vernola conference room. For people who have experienced loss of any kind. Free, but registration is preferred. (225) 647-

8511 or www.steh.com. ADULT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GROUP: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Ascension Counseling Center, Gonzales.

SATURDAY GO-KART RACING: 11 a.m., Lamar Dixon Expo Center, 9039 St. Landry Road, Gonzales. For more

information and registration, go to www.cajunindoorkartnationals.com. HOOK KIDS ON FISHING AND NAUTICAL FLEA MARKET: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, 9039 St. Landry Road, Gonzales. MOM & ME CRAFT TIME: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Create hand warmers

at this craft program at the Ascension Parish Library Gonzales branch.

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CORONATION CELEBRATION

Photo provided by PENNY JONE Advocate staff photos by HILARY SCHEINUK Freshman maid Maliah Wesley, center, dances with her grandHomecoming queen Alaina Miles, center, is joined by senior father, the Rev. Thomas Wesley, and other members of the maid Nadia Paul, left, and Jaci Andrews, during Donaldsonville court during Donaldsonville High School’s fifth annual homeHigh School’s homecoming coronation. coming coronation Oct. 20 in the school’s gymnasium.

Veterans group taking applications for scholarship Advocate staff report The Ascension Veterans Association is accepting applications for its first college scholarship program. The program is not limited to high school students and is designed to honor residents for “accomplishing exemplary civic service and patriotic ideology,� Ascension Veterans Association President Tanya Whitney said. Up to three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2014-15 academic year subject to availability of funds and qual-

Students rock at fall festival

Prairieville Primary School Assistant Principal Mikie Long, left, dances as her daughter, Madelyn Long, sings karaoke Oct. 4 during Prairieville Primary School’s Fall Festival. The event featured games such as cup stacking, a duck pond, bowling, a cake walk, face painting, hair spraying, nail polishing and raffles. All grades performed a song with a rock ’n’ roll theme. About 110 student volunteers from the Alpha Club, 4-H, churches, PVP, Dutchtown High School, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts participated. Proceeds from the festival are used to buy technology for the students. Students, from left, Sydney and Adyson Naquin play cup stacks Oct. 4 during Prairieville Primary School’s Fall Festival. Photos provided by LAURIE RICHARD

ifying participants, she said. The scholarship can be used for payment of tuition, books, lab fees and other related expenses, she said. Scholarships are not renewable, and recipients may reapply for subsequent scholarships provided they continue to meet the established criteria and eligibility, she said. Deadline for application is Dec. 31. For details, email the program’s scholarship chairman at AVAscholarship@gmail.com or call (256) 656-2124 or (225) 485-7875.

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Jared Green dances to ‘Jailhouse Rock’ while his fellow fifthgraders perform Oct. 4 during Prairieville Primary School’s Fall Festival.

Central Primary School Principal Christina Knight invited various community leaders to talk to prekindergarten students during a Community Helpers Week program. Sharing a lesson on community service is Sgt. Tyson Dennis with the Gonzales Police Department.

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Central Middle goes pink for breast cancer Central Middle School students wear pink Oct. 9 during a Geaux Pink for Breast Cancer program. Students raised $2,618 for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center from the day’s activities, which included selling pink bracelets with the logo #GeauxPink. The total makes Central Middle a pink champion contributor, which is the highest level of support through Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, a news release from the school said.

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Ambree Jones, 8, pets a rabbit Saturday at the St. Amant FFA Boo at the Barn Halloween event. A petting zoo featuring rabbits, goats, a horse and other barnyard animals was a popular stop.

Ascension Parish President Tommy Martinez proclaims Nov. 2-8 as ChemFriends Week in Ascension Parish. Martinez read the proclamation during the Oct. 16 Parish Council meeting in Gonzales. The ChemFriends Expo, an event with the objective of raising interest in science and chemistry among sixthgrade students parishwide, will be held on Nov. 5-6 at the Gonzales Civic Center. ChemFriends Expo is celebrating its 18th year, said event Co-chairman and OxyChem Convent employee Rick Bergeron. Bergeron said about 1,800 students from private, public and home schools will attend this year’s two-day event. Bergeron said members of the community may visit the event on Community Night, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 6. Attending the proclamation ceremony are, from left, Jobie Templet, Air Products and event co-chairwoman; Martha Collins, Ascension Parish Government; Bergeron and Martinez.

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Rebecca Bordelon, 5, blows to move a rubber train toy down a trough Saturday at Boo at Clara Jenkins, 5, carefully paints a pumpkin the Barn, a fundraiser for the St. Amant FFA. Saturday at the Boo at the Barn, a fundraiser Children played barnyard-themed games and competed in a costume contest. for the St. Amant FFA.

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The 2014 Ascension Christian Homecoming Court includes, first row from left, Jordyn Blazier, Arlyn Becnel and Hannah Blanchard; and second row, Amanda Swanson, Kate Pruitt, Kenedi Falgoust, Sarah Hadley, Memri Moreland and Allyson Cambre. The Ascension Christian Lions take on the East Iberville Tigers in Friday’s homecoming football game. The queen will be announced during a halftime ceremony.

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Help your teens age 13-15 be strong and confident by providing them the tools they need to feel good about themselves. Ascension Parish Library, Dutchtown Branch To register, call the library at 225-647-3955 FREE – Limited to 10 Parents (with their children) Registration Required

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Dutchtown Primary School first-graders visit the New Song Church Pumpkin Patch on Oct. 10. Students participated in various activities and games which were incorporated from the curriculum. Maddie Baracco, left, and Phillip Constantin III weigh and measure their pumpkins from the pumpkin patch. Photo provided by ANETTE BECNEL

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East Ascension High School Pride of EA marching band competes Saturday at Dutchtown’s marching festival.

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Parkway High School, right, of Bossier City, accepts their award for grand champion, the highest award given, from the Dutchtown Sound for best in show for the Dutchtown Marching Contest on Saturday at the Dutchtown High School stadium. Eighteen bands, including the Spirit of Northwestern Demon college band, performed during the 10th annual event.

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From left, Dutchtown Sound assistant drum major Ryan Hoffman, drum major Julian Stanley and assistant drum major Maddie Schram lead the band before their performance for the 10th annual Dutchtown Marching Band competition.

High schools take home honors at marching band competition Advocate staff report East Ascension High School’s Pride of EA won the best in class award Saturday at Dutchtown High School’s 10th annual Dutchtown Marching Band Competition. More than 3,000 people attended the competition, which featured the halftime performances of 18 bands, including the showstopping Spirit of Northwestern Demon marching band. Ascension Parish bands earned high marks, with East Ascension earning all 1s, as well as best in class for percussion and best in class overall, and St. Amant earning two 1s and a 2, as well as best in class for auxiliary and second place for best in class overall. Because Dutchtown Sound hosted the event, the band did not compete but performed its “Picture This� halftime show, complete with picture frame props and dynamic choreography. Parkway High School, of Bossier City, took the top prize, first place in best in class and grand champion of the entire competition. “This is the 10th time we’ve hosted this festival, and we are very pleased with the turnout of supporters, participation of the bands and the results of their accomplishments,� said Sheily Bell, Dutchtown High School band director and festival organizer. “The all-day event gave bands from all over the state a chance to network, show their skills and take home honors. We are proud of everyone who participated.� Beginning at 1:30 p.m., the competition started with the single-A class bands and worked its way up to the AAAA class bands before Dutchtown Sound performed and Northwestern State University closed out the night. The college band brought volume, spelled out “demon� in formation and concluded its performance around 8 p.m. with a blaring send-off from the sidelines mere feet away from the stands, prompting a standing ovation from the crowd. Bell said she looks forward to hosting the festival again next year. For now, Dutchtown Sound is gearing up to compete at the Louisiana Showcase of Marching Bands competition, the largest of its kind, on Nov. 8 at University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Cajun Field.

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Donovan Baptiste stikes a pose at the end of East Ascension’s ‘Ignite’ routine during Saturday’s Dutchtown High School marching competition. Results of the Dutchtown Marching Competition are as follows: CLASS A: Port Allen High School, second place best in class; Central High School, aux-

iliary best in class, percussion best in class and best in class overall CLASS AA: New Iberia High School, third place best in class; Erath High School, auxiliary best in class, percussion best in class and second place best in class overall; St. Thomas More High School, best in class overall CLASS AAA: Sam Houston High School, third place best in class overall; Fontainebleau High School, percussion best in class and second place best in class overall; East Ascension High School, auxiliary best in class and best in class overall CLASS AAAA: Walker High School, third place best in class overall; St. Amant High School, auxiliary best in class and second place best in class overall; Parkway High School, percussion best in class and first place best in class overall, as well as grand champion for the entire competition

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ASCENSION AREA DEATHS

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LA. He was 77, and a native of Klotzville, LA. Survived by 3 brothers, Carlton Simon, Leonard Simon, Alfred Simon (Lucenia); and 4 sisters, Earline Lemon, Eula Jones (Sam), Effie Stewart, Joyce Ann Patterson (Robert). Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, La., 985-369-7231.

Edna Joseph passed away on Oct. 16, 2014, at her residence in Labadieville. She was 94 and a native of Labadieville. Survived by her 5 daughters, Betty Jean Cola of Las Vegas, NV, Rosemary Cooks of New Orleans, LA, Barbara Stevenson of Labadieville, LA, Inez Butler of Bridge City, LA, and Judith Ingram (Richard, Jr.) of Raceland, LA; 1 son, Matthew Stevenson (Gloria) of Colorado Springs, CO.; and 1 sister, Cecile M. Banks of Labadieville. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, La., (985) 369-7231.

April Danielle Tasker, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Geismar died on Oct. 15, 2014 in a vehicular accident. She was 21. She was a graduate of Dutchtown High School and a student at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She leaves to cherish her memories her father and mother Marshall and Shirley Tasker Sr.; 1 brother, Marshall Tasker Jr.; and a daughter, Aaliyah Arianna Braxton. Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

A porter, maintenance man, a resident of Donaldsonville and a native of Napoleonville, he died on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 at his home. He was 47 and a member of the U. S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his spouse, Gwendell Parker Williams, a daughter Lyndell Williams, two sons; Thomas and Leonard Williams, and three sisters; LaToya Davis, Lisa Singleton and Lamonica Carter. Arrangements entrusted to Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.

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St. Amant Middle student Dallas Struppeck, left, looks up as basketball player Tyrus Thomas talks during an Oct. 16 visit to the school.

Phyllis Ann Bagala, age 51, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Gonzales, passed away at her home on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014. She is survived by her mother, Catherine Morel Hogg; brothers, Steve Bagala and wife Kim, Jon Bagala and wife Kathleen; and sister, Patricia Jones and husband Bill. Ourso Funeral Homes of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements.

Advocate staff report A Personal Care Assistant and a lifelong resident of White Castle, she died on Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 at her home. She was 60 years old. She is survived by her husband Ed Morris Coleman, Sr., 2 daughters Patricia Richardson and Carzette Coleman, a son Terry Coleman, 5 sisters, and 3 brothers. Arrangements entrusted to Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.

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Harold E. Hambrick Jr., a resident of Los Angeles and native of Slidell, LA, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Marguerett Lymuel Hambrick; three children, Jeffrey Hambrick, Sharon Acker and Tyra Hambrick; and four siblings, George (Jacqueline) Hambrick, Donald Hambrick, Kathe Hambrick Jackson (Johnny), and Darryl Hambrick. Arrangements were with Hambricks Family Mortuary.

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Homer Roy "Ted" Lasure, Jr., 88, a native of Frontenac, KS and resident of Donaldsonville, La, died at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife, Shelby Jean Goldsberry Lasure; and four children, Peggy Lasure Austin; Randy Johnson and wife Audrey, Cindy Villemez, and Roger Johnson. Arrangements under direction of Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville.

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Tydus Vertrell Scott, a native of New Orleans and resident of Baton Rouge died Oct. 7, 2014 at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans. He was 25. Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home of Gonzales, La. in charge of arrangements.

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Hilda Mae Landry Williams departed this life on Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, at her residence in Gonzales. She was 85, and a homemaker. She survived by Three daughters, Altonett Jones, Betty Coppage, and Mary (Larry) Favorite and Nine sons, James Minor, Cornelius (Ruby) Williams, Minor (Shirley) Williams, Roy (Benita) Williams, John (Mattie) Williams, Sandy (Darlene) WIlliams, Tony "Wop" (Debbie) Williams, Charles Williams, and Robert "Bear" (Tammy) Williams. Hambricks Family Mortuary, Inc., Gonzales in charge of the arrangements.

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Larry Coleman, Jr. was born on Nov. 20, 1969 and departed this life on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014 at his residence in Gonzales. He was 45. Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home of Gonzales in charge of arrangements.

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Mr. Johnnie Lee Hooper, Jr., age 69, a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, and a resident of Gonzales passed away on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Farlow Hooper; sons, Timothy Hooper and wife Robin LeBoeuf Hooper, Jeffery Hooper and wife Tanya Price Hooper; and daughters, Rose Hooper Little and husband Jeffrey Little, Alice Hooper Heath and husband Bob Heath, Pamala Hooper Fletcher. Ourso Funeral Homes of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements.

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Former Tiger Thomas visits St. Amant Middle Former LSU basketball player Tyrus Thomas visited St. Amant Middle School Oct. 16 to talk to eighth-graders about respect and leadership. Thomas said he was raised by his grandmother and mother and spent a lot of time alone. He said he was faced with many decisions early on, many not easy, but his decisions allowed him to be successful in life. “Everyone should want to empower someone else,� he said. Thomas started a nonprofit organization to help children do better academically and to provide character building. Thomas played for the LSU Tigers as a starting power forward and was named SEC Freshman of the Year in 2006. Thomas’ professional career included seasons with the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets. “Be respectful to get respect. Empower your peers and do good. When you do those things, success will come,� he said in closing.

A loving mother and grandmother, Mary passed away on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014 at the age 88. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Villar, her husband, Tyler and granddaughter, Keely Elizabeth Villar; and brother, Dr. Harold D. Harden and his wife, Dorothy. Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales in charge of arrangements.

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Michael Ray Delmore was born on February 23, 1958 and worked as a carpenter and loved doing so, until his death. He is survived by his sons Jerome Michael Delmore, and Glenn Henson; his mother Mary L. Williams Delmore; and siblings, Joan Shivers, Lannis Delmore, Charles Delmore, Gail Delmore, Gregory Delmore, Vernessa (Rodney) Rideau, Patricia Delmore, Shanda Delmore, Tammy (Jerome) Bonds, Curtis Delmore, Kevin Delmore, Stacie (Troy) Draten and Debbie Bassett. Services were entrusted to Hambricks Family Mortuary, (225) 644-3302.

He departed this life on Oct. 15, 2014. He was 66, a native of Rayville and resident of Plattenville. Survived by his wife Stella James; 1 stepdaughter Valeria Worley (Kenneth); 2 sons, Kevin (Myrna) Mills, Keith (Rashonda) James; 2 brothers, Billy Ishup and Kary Ishup; and 3 sisters, Winnie Lenora (Alex), Mary Lee (Wayne Sr.), Viola Fountain. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, La., 985-369-7231.

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