Ascension Public high school students enrolled in emergency medical technician, emergency medical responder and 911 dispatcher courses had hands-on learning experiences Friday at Dutchtown High’s EMS Day
Karma Richard was lifted into the air as students around her carried her together Friday during EMS Day at Dutchtown High.
Richard and other students had an inside look at
Located both inside and outside of the expo center, the event featured rods, reels, bows, UTVs and ATVs, tractors, boats and power equipment. The canine aquatics competition Dock Dogs hosted three days of jumping events which included participants from across the United States.
River Road African American Museum
is celebrating its 31st anniversary at 7 p m Thursday with its Third Thursday series
The event will honor the contributions, creativity and ingenuity that women of color have made to society and arts. The program will include a spoken word presentation by Nikkisha Napoleon and Sha-Condria “Icon” Sibley; visual expression by Kennedy Sarrazin; and presentation by Marcella Ratclifff at the museum’s Rosenwald School, 511 Williams St., Donaldsonville. To rsvp, email info@ riverroadaam.org.
Ascension GOP Roundtable March 20
Darlene Denstorff AROUND LIVINGSTON
Scott McKay, publisher of the internet political newspaper The Hayride and RVIVR.com, will be the keynote speaker at the March Ascension GOP Roundtable, sponsored by Ascension Republican Women.
The Roundtable starts at 11:30 a.m. March 20 at the Clarion Inn, 1500 W. La. 30 in Gonzales
Doors open at 11:15 a.m.
Cost for the lunch is $30 and can be paid in advance at paypal.me/ARW225. RSVP at (225) 921-5187 or email ARWrUS@aol.com.
Women’s History Month Movie Nights set
A screening night is set for 6 p.m. Thursday for “Harriet” at the Price LeBlanc PACE Center in Gonzales. The event is being held to honor Women’s History Month. On Friday, “Little Women” will be shown at 6 p.m.
Bourbon Raffle to support VFW
Curve Mart is sponsoring a Bourbon Raffle Thursday to support the VFW The event, at 44063 La. 431, St Amant, will include food samples from Curve Mart deli, bourbon tastings from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and a drawing at 6 p.m. Music will be provided by Cam Pyle.
Basketball season has come to an end in Ascension Parish, with several teams having good seasons and playoff runs. On the boys’ side, the East Ascension Spartans and the Donaldsonville Tigers lost in the quarterfinals in their respective divisions. The Ascension Catholic Bulldogs and the Ascension Christian Lions were eliminated in the regional round. St. Amant made the playoffs and lost in the first round. On the girls’ side, Ascension Catholic made the deepest run, losing in the quarterfinals. East Ascension lost in the regional round of play and St. Amant, Prairieville and Ascension Christian made the playoffs and lost in the first round. State champions were crowned in all divisions the past two weeks at girls tourney at Southeastern and the boys championship round at McNeese. Good luck to our parish teams and they begin preparations for the 202526 basketball season.
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Students can apply for the Louisiana Sheriff’s Scholarship Program and Sheriff Bobby Webre’s Dawn Shivers Memorial Scholarship.
Webre’s office is accepting applications for the Louisiana Sheriff’s Scholarship Program, which provides assistance to Louisiana students in furthering their education and training with resources made available through the Louisiana Sheriff’s Honorary Membership Program.
Scholarships of a maximum of $1,000 each will be awarded to graduating high school students from each parish where the sheriff is an affiliate of the Honorary Membership Program.
loans and will be awarded as gifts to defray rising costs of tuition and related expenses in higher education The only limitations are that applicants be permanent residents of Louisiana; scholarships be used in higher education within the state of Louisiana; and students be enrolled as fulltime undergraduate students. Completed applications must be submitted by April 1 and winners will be announced in May Applications have been provided to all high school counselors in Ascension Parish and are available online at ascensionsheriff. com/news-events or can be picked up at the sheriff’s business offices in Donaldsonville and Gonzales. Sheriff’s Office scholarships honoring Dawn Shivers to support to 2 students
Students may also apply
for the Dawn Shivers Memorial Scholarship of up to $1,500. This scholarship was established in honor of Shivers, a retired employee of the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office. Shivers died in 2013 from cancer The scholarships are not
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ALL-DISTRICT TEAMS
Boys
7-3A FIRST TEAM: Quinnton Dabney, Donaldsonville SECOND TEAM: Tahj Williby, Donaldsonville; Skyler Garrison Donaldsonville
HONORABLE MENTION: Donald Brown, Blake Turner, Jai Green and Jaden Allen
8-1A
FIRST TEAM: Chad Elzy, Ascension Catholic; Dylan Spansel Ascension Christian; Trevor Russell, Ascension Christian SECOND TEAM: Vaughn Blanchard, Ascension Catholic; Jack Bready, Ascension Christian
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chad Elzy
nedy Mitchell, East Ascension; Marly Gatlin, Prairieville SECOND TEAM: Rhian Comery, St. Amant; Brielle Betts, East Ascension
HONORABLE MENTION: East Ascension, Reagan Mitchell; St. Amant, Kylan Ceballos-Rivera, Brittany Green, Cierra Smith; Dutchtown, Jayla Page, Taylor Richard; Prairieville, Cailyn Sheets
7-3A FIRST TEAM: Shamya James, Donaldsonville SECOND TEAM: Bryanaija Collins and Na’Kaysha Rome, Donaldsonville
Ascension Catholic’s Chad Elzy
HONORABLE MENTION: Ascension Catholic’s Kamryn Schexnayder, Trevin Simon Jamiris Breaux and Camille LeBoeuf and Ascension Christian’s Tommy Wilson
Girls
5-5A
FIRST TEAM: Jacey Coleman, St. Amant; Ken-
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Spring Market at Mais La on Saturday
Mais La Coffee and Tea Bar, 44018 Gold Place Road, St. Amant, is hosting a Spring Market featuring area vendors from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
Petals for a Cause March 29
Tickets are on sale for the Gonzales Area Foundation’s Gala set for March 29 at Price Leblanc PACE Center
This year’s theme is Petals For A Cause
The evening raises money for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Gonzales. For information and tickets, visit www.gonzalesareafoundation.org.
Egg Your House fundraiser sign-up Cara’s House volunteers are hosting a
Community news report
REV has announced the opening and expansion of its academic scholarship application for graduating high school seniors.
Eligible seniors living in REV’s service regions are encouraged to apply online before the March 26 deadline.
The REV scholarship program provides students with financial assistance to cover college expenses such as tuition, room and board, books and more throughout their years of study — lessening the financial burdens and barriers often encountered during college.
“As our company celebrates 90 years of service, we are excited to expand the
scholarship program this year to all of our service regions, recognizing more students for their academic achievements,” said Josh Descant, REV’s CEO. “REV remains committed to supporting education in the communities we serve and investing in the next generation of leaders especially through this generationsspanning scholarship program.”
The REV academic scholarship program, founded in 1984 in the provider’s Bayou Region, has awarded 237 scholarships totaling $970,000. This year, the total awarded amount will cross a $1 million milestone — marking the company’s 90year celebration and continued dedication to education,
a news release said.
“The students we meet every year never cease to amaze members of our selection committee — moving our team with their impressive dedication to academic achievement, extra-curricular activities and community involvement,” said Peter Louviere, REV’s CFO. Eligibility, criteria, and considerations for REV’s scholarship program include being a current REV residential customer in good standing, residing in a REV service area, cumulative grade point average, ACT scores, financial need, demonstrated leadership and community involvement. Candidates must also submit an essay as part of the application process.
HONORABLE MENTION: Kai’Rhian Williams, Donaldsonville
ALL DEFENSIVE TEAM: First, Shamya James, Donaldsonville
8-1A
FIRST TEAM: Kaylee Brown, Ascension Catholic; LC Harvinson, Ascension Christian; Ja’Layah Wilson, Ascension Catholic
SECOND TEAM: Ja’Layah Brown, Ascension Catholic; Ja’Myah Brown, Ascension Catholic; Gabby Hudson, Ascension Christian; Kara Jones, Ascension Christian; Grace Aucoin, Ascension Christian
HONORABLE MENTION: Ascension Catholic, Ava Gordon, Aryn Fernandez
Troy LeBoeuf covers sports for the Ascension Advocate. He can be reached at troyleboeuf@hotmail.com or ascension@theadvocate.com or on Twitter @Troyleboeuf.
fun Egg Your House fundraiser in which stuffed plastic eggs are left in someone’s yard on Easter morning. April 11 is the deadline to register for the April 20 “egging.” Packages are from $20 for 25 eggs to $85 for 150 eggs. Visit Cara’s House Facebook page for registration information.
Trip to Greece planned
The Donaldsonville Area Chamber of Commerce is planning a trip 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) 4734814.
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
The following people were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on Feb. 6-13:
FEB. 6
EDWARDS, NICHOLAS KADE: 11117 Johnnie Mae Road, Gonzales; 30; possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felonies, theft of a firearm, parole violation, theft $1,000 but less than $5,000, simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling
JOINER JR., JAMES PAUL: 716 First St Donaldsonville; 39; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
BRYANT, DAVID B.: 2301 St. Bernard St. A, Thibodaux; 55; parole violation, resisting an officer, illegal carrying of weapons, criminal trespass/trespassing of real property, theft less than $1,000, simple burglary
BRIDGEWATER, MALIK DEONTRE: 724 N. 22nd St., Baton Rouge; 28; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
CURETON, KATHRYN CAMILLE: 20685 Vincent Acres Circle, Denham Springs; 26; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant
HOLDERITH, HUGH THOMAS: 390 Guzardo Lane, Independence; 31; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, residential contractor fraud under $1,000
WILLIAMS JR., ALTON RONALD: 719 St. Patrick St., Donaldsonville; 59; failure to appear-bench warrant
WILLIAMS JR., ALTON RONALD: 719 St. Patrick St., Donaldsonville; 59; failure to appear-bench warrant
ARMANT, CORDELL AMBROSE: 1123 Mississippi St., Donaldsonville; 24; failure to appear-bench warrant
COX JR., MARLON: 1408 W Worthey Road, Gonzales; 28; simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000, simple battery domestic abuse battery
MELANCON, HEIDI LYNN: 20950 La. 16, Denham Springs; 44; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction KEATING, SADIE: 45203 Lake Settlement Drive, Prairieville; 18; aggravated assault CATOIRE, SHANE J.: 45209 Lake Settlement Drive, Prairieville; 47; simple battery
THOMAS, LOGAN: 45203 Lake Settlement Drive, Prairieville; 19; simple battery DANIELS III, ISOM: 38215 Stanley St., Prairieville; 33; driving on roadway laned for traffic, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, operating a vehicle while intoxicated-first FRANCOIS, RY’AN SADE: 12058 W. Main St., Gonzales; 24; operating while intoxicated-second
FEB. 7
JACKSON, TERREL VANDALE: 15083 Braud Road, Prairieville; 44; domestic abuse battery
DUBOIS, DEREK JOHN: 17186 Old Jefferson Highway, Prairieville; 47; turning movements and required signals, failure to appear-bench warrant
EWZEFF, EDWIN: 39171 Country Drive, Prairieville; 44; failure to appear-bench warrant
GIBBS, CHARLISA: 506 S Sherman Ave., Gonzales; 23; operating while intoxicated-first
JOHNSON, ALEXIS NICOLE: 8390 Jones St., Baton Rouge; 30; criminal trespass/trespassing of real property illegal carrying of weapons, simple burglary
STEWARD, ARMAND CARTEZ: 4555 Cadillac St., Baton Rouge; 36; simple burglary, illegal carrying of weapons, criminal trespass/trespassing of real property
ROUSSEAU, CONRAD JOSEPH: 14137 Mire Road, Gonzales; 52; prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia,manufacture/distribution/ possession with the intent to distribute Schedule I controlled dangerous substance, distribution/possession with the intent to distribute heroin, two counts distribution/possession with intent to distribute Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), manufacture/distribution/ possession with the intent to distribute Schedule I controlled dangerous substance, JOHNSON, ASHLEY NICHOLE: 29055 S; Range Road, Livingston; 30; failure to appear-bench warrant, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, distribution/
possession with the intent to distribute marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, distribution/possession with the intent to distribute heroin, distribution/possession with intent to distribute Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine) MARTIN, ADAM LEE: 1215 St. Vincent St. B, Donaldsonville; 37; resisting an officer, failure to appear-bench warrant KILLINGSWORTH, LEAMAUL R.: 15210 La. 44, Gonzales; 51; prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, criminal trespass/trespassing of real property, distribution/possession with the intent to distribute marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids
FLORES, BAYRON JAVIER: 12232 Martinez Lane, Gonzales; 33; two counts fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, two counts failure to appear-bench warrant BUTLER, JOYCE MARIE: 39274 Majestic Wood Ave., Gonzales; 59; domestic abuse battery with a weapon HARRIS, DARRON L.: 507 Fifth St., Donaldsonville; 44; disturbing the peace/language/disorderly conduct, criminal trespass/ trespassing of real property GREEN III, JOSEPH ALEXANDER: 9313 Water Tower St., Convent; 36; state probation violation, theft less than $1,000, violations of protective orders, resisting an officer DOUZAT, KATHERINE CECILIA: 13316 Rue Maison Blvd., Gonzales; 37; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant, theft less than $1,000 JACKSON, JAKYE JACQUEL: 14345 Oak Meadow St., Gonzales; 17; simple battery FEB. 8
GILLARD, TREVON RAQUAN: 3104 Robinson Lane, Donaldsonville; 23; domestic abuse batterystrangulation BROCKS, LEJERLME ONEIL: 38238 Michael Anthony Court, Gonzales; 37; operating while intoxicated-first AMBEAU, EURIC ANTHONY: 2030 La. 1 S., Donaldsonville; 38; domestic abuse battery-child endangerment BELL, GERARD ANTHONY: 9929 Airline Highway, Sorrento; 46; prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, distribution/possession with the intent to distribute marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, expired motor vehicle inspection, owner to secure registration, proper equipment required on vehicles-display of plate
ZARLENGO, ALEXANDER JOSEPH: 5324 Courtyard Drive, Gonzales; 31; two counts simple burglary (vehicle), theft less than $1,000, identity theft under $300, theft $1,000 but less than $5,000 DEMBY, DAMION MICHAEL: 207 Hood St., Donaldsonville; 30; entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden DOWDEN, TAYLOR LEE: 16499 Stewart Road, Prairieville; 47; possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine) RIOS, NICHOLAS MICHAEL: 18169 Little Prairie Road, Prairieville; 33; theft less than $1,000 HIMEL, CHELSEA M.: 41318 Cannon Road, Gonzales; 32; prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, unlawful production/ manufacture/distribution/or possession of hallucinogenic plants, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), careless operation, operating while intoxicated-first TAYLOR JR., RICKY NELSON: 1715 Loretta D St., Donaldsonville; 41; domestic abuse aggravated assault ALAOUI, MIRIAM M’HUMMEDI: 2207 S. Edward Ave., Gonzales; 33; domestic abuse batterychild endangerment, domestic abuse battery with a weapon LEVY, ACQUINDUS ANTHONY: 2281 Sagona Road, Donaldsonville; 52; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant FEB. 9
WILSON, RODERICK JERMAINE: 15266 W. Bayou Drive, Prairieville; 43; domestic abuse battery
COLOMB, LOGAN REYANNE: 43523 Galvez Oaks Drive, Prairieville; 18; prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possession of a
Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance (alprazolam)
BUTLER, DERMAYNE R.: 44604
Braud St., Sorrento; 45; parole violation, second-degree battery, two counts resisting an officer
JACKSON, ANTOINE DEMERUS: 622 First St., Donaldsonville; 28; second-degree murder, criminal conspiracy
JEFFERY, KALEN SANCHEZ: 995
Lakehaven Drive., Gonzales; 37; domestic abuse battery-child endangerment
JEFFERY, ARIEAL CHANE: 995
Lakehaven Drive, Gonzales; 36; domestic abuse battery-child endangerment
CARTER, OBRIAN JEDDRICK: 706
Seventh St., Donaldsonville; 17; armed robbery, criminal trespass/all other resisting an officer
LONG, TIMOTHY TERRRELL: 40101 Cornerview Road, Gonzales; 54; violations of protective orders, possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, reckless operation, flight from an officer, operating while intoxicated-first
ADAMS, RICARDO FRANSISCO: 619 S. Pleasant Ave., Gonzales; 44; tail lamps, failure to appearbench warrant
FEB. 10
WELLS, SAM K.: 38397 Lenwood Drive, Prairieville; 29; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, operating vehicle while license is suspended, driving on roadway laned for traffic, operating while intoxicated-first
BOONE, ERIC DARNELL: 501 Little Springs Court, Anahuac, Texas; 57; operating while intoxicatedfirst
COLEMAN, CHRISTIAN: 5340 Lanier Drive Court, Baton Rouge; 35; driving on roadway laned for traffic, operating while intoxicated-first, failure to appear-bench warrant
STANLEY, ADAM LEONARD
JACOB: 17783 Old Jefferson Highway, Prairieville; 23; bond revocation, criminal trespass/ trespassing of real property driving on roadway laned for traffic, when lighted lamps are required, maximum speed limit, reckless operation
MARTIN JR., WAYNE J.: 159 Daggs St., Paincourtville; 30; failure to appear-bench warrant
WALKER, JEREMY: 25384 Lark St., Ponchatoula; 35; sexual battery battery of a dating partnerstrangulation
WELLS, DERRICK: 5477 Dickens Drive, Baton Rouge; 56; security required, registration-commercial vehicles-expired plate, possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, driving on roadway laned for traffic, operating while intoxicated-first
BROWN, DERIVON LARRY: 1202
Walk Penn St., 3, Gonzales; 22; failure to appear-bench warrant
SHADDINGER, JOHNNY: 723 E. McArthur St., Gonzales; 47; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant, resisting an officer
FEB. 11
EVANS, JAMON TRAYVONE: 11105 Lac Cypress Ave., Baton Rouge; 29; identity theft, bank fraud
HARBERT, ALEX L.: 9618 Jefferson Highway, D 140, Baton Rouge; 39; theft $5,000 but less than $25,000, simple criminal damage to property $1,000 to $50,000
GILES, ERICA: 7530 St. John, Gonzales; 41; theft $1,000 but less than $5,000 JACKS III, LEONARD BEDFORD: 12285 Laurel Ridge Road, St Amant; 33; state probation violation
GRAY, TDARIUS JALEEL: 41242 New Orleans Drive, Sorrento; 32; violations of protective orders WEBB, JACK: 4622 Union Drive, Baton Rouge; 28; hit-and-run driving/death or serious bodily injury, failure to seek assistance, obstruction of justice/all others, aggravated obstruction of a highway of commerce, indecent behavior with juveniles MILLER, JAHEIM: 12155 Roddy Road, No. 1, Gonzales; 22; prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, illegally supplying a felon with a firearm, contributing to the delinquency of juvenilescrime or controlled dangerous substance law , two counts manufacture/distribution/
possession with the intent to distribute Schedule I controlled dangerous substance, illegal carry of weapons-crime or controlled dangerous substance , two counts possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felonies, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (oxycodone), four counts fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, state probation violation, trafficcontrol signals, view outward or inward through windshield or windows-obscuring prohibited, false certificates, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, obstruction public passage, aggravated obstruction of a highway of commerce, aggravated flight from an officer, child passenger restraint system, turning movements and required signals, driving on roadway laned for traffic, maximum speed limit, careless operation, reckless operation
MANGIARACINA, MICHELLE
CHRISTINE: 2824 S. Burnside Ave., Gonzales; 39; battery of a dating partner-child endangerment
ZELINSKI, ADAM JAMES: address unknown, Austin, Texas; 18; contributing to the delinquency of juveniles
SANDERS, EMILIANN MICHELLE: 4341 W. Central Drive, Zachary; 22; probation violation
TRAVIS, GEDDRICK LEE: 1214 S Hempshire Ave., Gonzales; 31; illegal carry of weapons-crime or controlled dangerous substance, possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felonies, distribution/possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, two counts distribution/possession with the intent to distribute heroin, two counts failure to appear-bench warrant
TRAVIS, THOMMISHA
WAYNECHE: 8147 Dennis St., St. James; 26; five counts failure to appear-bench warrant, surety
HOYAL, DEONTRAY ANTONIA: 1349 N. Ezidore Ave., Gramercy; 25; failure to appear-bench warrant
EVANS, WILLIE: 14066 Bert Allen Road, Gonzales; 72; failure to appear-bench warrant
GULLETT, WILLIAM EDWARD: 44490 Omar Parent Road, St. Amant; 44; simple assault, telephone communications/improper language/harassment
MARTIN, BRANDI LEANN: 17166 Trinidad Drive, Prairieville; 35; parole violation, failure to appear-bench warrant
DORSEY, RODNEY: 470 Calmes Road, Denham Springs; 53; theft $5,000 but less than $25,000
WARE, SHANIA RENE: 14033 West Creek Drive, Gonzales;
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TAMMYLITTLE | General Manager,ShellNorco
In honor of ShellNorco's 95thanniversary,ninety-fiveemployees partnered with thePontchartrain Conservancytoplant1,000 treesat Wetland Watchers Park in St.CharlesParish.
Thesetrees will help fortifythe Lake Pontchartrain shoreline,createnew wildlife habitat, and supportlocalair quality.Atthe event,Shell NorcoGeneral Manager Tammy Little announced a$175,000 donation to theSt. Charles Parish Parksand Recreation Department to helprebuild thepark’spier,which wasdamaged in Hurricane Ida.
