BY CHRISTOPHER CARTWRIGHT Staff writer
Darlene Denstorff
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Strategies for stress management
In Louisiana, residents have faced a lot of tough times, from hurricanes to the pandemic, and these challenges can leave us feeling stressed or worn down. The Louisiana Spirit Stress Management Team teaches ways to help residents cope with situations that bring on feelings like anxiety, fear or stress.
On Thursday, tweens who are 9-11 years of age are invited to the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez to learn techniques like deep breathing, guided imagery and mindfulness techniques that can also help with other issues like bullying, peer and school pressure, or feeling down.
In a relaxed, supportive setting, trained counselors will guide you through managing your emotions, building resilience, and using positive coping skills to feel better and stay strong, a news release said. The session begins at 6 p.m. Registration and a permission slip are required to attend. Please call (225) 622-3339 to register and get more information.
The Louisiana Spirit Crisis Counseling Program is recognized for its delivery of crisis counseling and stress management services that have supported Louisiana residents since Hurricane Katrina
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‘Wrigley Field of Donaldsonville’
Troy LeBoeuf
ASCENSION SPORTS
Meet Conrad Gayle, new football coach, athletic director at Ascension Christian
Ascension Christian has tapped its new head football coach, Conrad Gayle. Gayle takes over for former LSU quarterback Rohan Davey after two seasons. The Lions went 2-8 last season and Gayle knows there is work to do. Gayle took some time to sit down and talk about the new job and how excited he is to take over
Who are your mentors and your path to get to Ascension Christian?
Coach Gayle: “I worked under Hal Mumme and Dennis Roland at Southeastern from 2003-07.
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BY CHRISTOPHER CARTWRIGHT
Staff writer
It was Feb. 25. Football season had ended. NCAA March Madness was an interminable time ahead. Facing Tennessee, LSU men’s basketball slid to 3-12 in conference play Even the earliest-ever opening day for Major League Baseball shimmered like a distant mirage. But in Donaldsonville, baseball season came early In a small ceremony that late February day, the city took ownership of a historic baseball field from Ascension Parish
“It was one of the best fields in the state of Louisiana,” said Reginald “Duck” Brown, who played on the diamond for the Donaldsonville Grays semipro baseball team in the 1970s after the team was integrated.
“… There was a lot of American Legion Baseball big tournaments held on our field, and a lot of people came and paid a lot of compliments. It was sort of like the Wrigley Field of Donaldsonville.”
The LaLa Regira Field, named in honor of former longtime Mayor Lawrence “LaLa” Regira Sr., has hosted countless games throughout its history Previously owned by the South Louisiana Fairgrounds until its earlier transfer to the parish, the field has been home to Ascension Catholic, Donaldsonville High School, Grays semipro team and the American Legion Baseball team. Like the city of Donaldsonville, which has been plagued by economic problems in recent decades, the field has seen better days The grass is overgrown. The grandstand needs repairs. With the transfer — and funding set aside for improvements — what was once a core community artery could soon see a revival.
A community treasure
Musing on the distinct flavor of baseball stadiums across the country, Washington Post retired sports columnist Thomas Boswell once wrote in these places, “we find that we are still a nation of countless shades and shapes, heartening and hearty.”
“Orwell’s fears have made little headway at the ballpark,” Boswell wrote in 1984. “There, we still find it easy to remember where we are and why we came.”
And so it is at the LaLa baseball field, where generations of residents have honed their skills. It was here that Gerald Alexander, who went on to pitch for the Texas Rangers, got his start. And it’s where Brown pitched for the Donaldsonville Grays.
“People can join together and get involved in sports, and they could put their differences aside and color and creed and all that stuff,” said Brown, a longtime Donaldsonville city employee.
“On a Sunday afternoon, you can go out and have a baseball game.”
Randy Lanoix, 71, a lifelong Donaldsonville resident, estimated the city had eight youth teams
STAFF PHOTO BY JAVIER GALLEGOS
Swamp Sox head coach Trae Ourso, center, walks with players Tre Brewer, left, and Carter Womack, right, onto the field near the historic LaLa Regira Baseball Field on March 13.
PHOTO BY WENDY LOUP
Hunter Morgan, 14, fishes while his grandmother, Lynette Chenevert, watches during Saturday’s Ascension Varsity Ducks Unlimited’s Family Fishing Day at the Cabela’s pond in Gonzales. ä See story, more photos. PAGE 2G
Cabela’s open ponds for Ducks Unlimited Family Fishing Day
BY WENDY LOUP Contributing writer
Dozens of families had an afternoon of fishing, fun and sunshine Saturday during the Ascension Varsity Ducks Unlimited’s Family Fishing Day at the Cabela’s pond in Gonzales. The event raised funds for wetlands conservation efforts and helped families learn how to fish.
The Ascension Varsity Ducks Unlimited is a chapter at River Parishes Community College. Admission into the event also included membership to Ducks Unlimited
members
at one point.
“I remember in 1963 when Father Jerome Dugas and Mr Frank Sotile formed a CYO youth baseball league. And I was like, 9 years old at the time and was on the 9- to 12-year-old team,” he said. “So, we had a vibrant, really successful youth baseball team.”
The late Frank Sotile Jr. known as “Mr Baseball,” had a pavilion adjacent to the field named after him for all the youth teams he coached. His nephew, David Matassa, called Sotile, “a legend.”
“He was so active in the community with the leagues,” Matassa said. “He was in charge of getting the teams together.” And Lanoix, who Regira himself coached, said Re-
numerous to name, but the whole Donaldsonville community was involved in youth baseball.”
‘Building a brighter future’ Local officials hope gaining ownership of the baseball diamond is the start of bringing the community back.
Mayor Leroy Sullivan previously told The Advocate it “was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up” to assume ownership of the community treasure baseball field. Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment praised working with Sullivan and said he looked “forward to seeing the impact this complex will have under their leadership.”
“This investment is about more than just a baseball field — it’s about supporting our youth, strengthening our community, and building a brighter future for Donaldsonville,” Cointment said
With the ownership transfer comes money for the field’s renovation. The parish’s lighting district is providing $400,000 to install new field lights, and $133,000 from the parish’s general fund will be spent to renovate and upgrade the grandstands.
Matassa said he thinks the transfer is “great for the community.”
“It’s another asset. Because Donaldsonville, at one time, was a hub, but of course as times change, nothing stays the same. The city took a pretty good, hard hit,” he said. “But currently, there’s a lot of rhythm in the city of Donaldsonville as far as businesswise. And people realizing that, ‘Hey we’ve got a community here.’
Email Christopher Cartwright at christopher cartwright@theadvocate. com.
Ascension Varsity Ducks Unlimited
Paisley Williams, left, and Peyton Williams organize the Family Fishing Day at the Cabela’s pond in Gonzales. The sisters are part of the River Parishes Community College’s Ducks Unlimited chapter
Callie Miller 11, of Gonzales, fishes Saturday at Cabela’s pond in Gonzales. Dozens of families attended the Ascension Varsity Ducks Unlimited’s Family Fishing Day.
PHOTOS BY WENDY LOUP
Gonzales residents Shafter Chenevert, 15, left, Sydni Glaser, 18, and Chance Cutrer fish during Saturday’s Ascension Varsity Ducks Unlimited’s Family Fishing Day at the Cabela’s pond in Gonzales. Cutrer said his family caught bass and bream during the event.
Sadie Durst, 6, of Gonzales, adjusts her reel
Swamp Sox players warm up at the baseball fields near the historic LaLa Regira Baseball Field.
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signage outside of the historic LaLa Regira
Field pictured on March 13.
GOP Roundtable attendees hear from DEA agent about fentanyl
Community news report
On February 20, Dr Leslie M. Faulkner, community outreach specialist with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, spoke at the Ascension Republican Women’s GOP Roundtable at the Clarion Inn and Conference Center in Gonzales. She was accompanied by DEA agent Debbie Webber The two demonstrated the dangers of drugs, particularly fentanyl, and discussed the unprecedented amount of fentanyl coming into the country a news release said.
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she said.
Variety of services in one building
The services range from wellness activities such as Zumba and cardio classes — to social and educational events like lunches and games. In Donaldsonville, the council maintains a senior center for social activities. In Gonzales, it operates a senior center and a wellness center in separate buildings.
The preliminary designs for the Prairieville campus by Mougeot Architecture combine those into one building, with exercise, game and dining rooms.
“Since both facilities in Gonzales are overcrowded, we decided to move forward in building a center in Prairieville,” Schexnayder said.
She said the Gonzales senior center serves 95 to 105 meals a day, which is nearing capacity
“We can seat about 108 comfortably in Gonzales, so we’re getting to the point where it’s getting tight,” she said, adding she expects to pull about 25% of those served at the Gonzales center to Prairieville
“Hopefully, you know, it will expand from there,” she said. “We have heard throughout the years seniors who would love to come to our program, but it’s just too far to drive.
A 10-year loan
At Thursday’s council meeting Ascension Parish chief financial officer Dawn Caballero said funds for the 10-year loan to the council on aging will come from sales tax district No. 1 and have a 4.4% interest rate. That interest will earn the parish about $476,000, she said
“That money will be used for senior activities, senior programming activities, such as the sock hop,” she said District 5 Councilman Todd Varnado said going with the 10-year loan, rather than one with a shorter term and higher interest rate, will save taxpayers roughly $300,000.
“I just wanted to recognize the administration for doing it this way,” he said. “ I think it’s a smart investment, and I just wanted to make it known to the taxpayers.”
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Baby prom at the library
It’s the cutest event of the year at the Ascension Parish Library Get ready to twirl and giggle at Baby Prom. Dress your babes in a tiny tux or an spring dress. There will be dancing, sensory play and a special craft — felt flower corsages. Refreshments will
Sorrento Park updates plans thanks to Air Products $120,000 donation
Community news report
The Air Products Foundation recently donated $120,000 to the Ascension Parks Foundation to improve a park in Sorrento. Construction at the park is slated to begin later this year, a news release said. Enhancements will include walking paths and a pavilion for year-round activities.
Air Products is constructing its Louisiana Clean Energy Complex in the area, and this is one way to give back and build
a path to the future together the release said.
“Parks are a critical part of happy, healthy communities, and the vision of the Ascension Parks Foundation aligns with Air Products’ commitment to the communities where our employees live and work,” said Stanley Bienemy, governmental affairs manager for Air Products. “We are excited to see more work planned for the park in Sorrento, a town which will be home to our new facility and 170 new full-
time Air Products’ jobs.”
Tia Starr, president of Ascension Parks Foundation, thanked Air Products for the donation.
“These upgrades will undoubtedly create a space where the community can gather, and foster healthier and more active lifestyles,” Starr said. “By investing in health and wellness, we are investing in a brighter future, and we look forward to seeing this park serve as a cornerstone of vitality and connection for generations to come.”
School leaders release campaign to encourage good decisions during prom season
Community news report
As prom and graduation season is underway, Ascension Public Schools, in partnership with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, is launching the “One Bad Decision Can Impact Your Future” safety campaign to encourage students to make responsible choices during celebrations.
The initiative is made possible through a grant from Capital
Area Human Services, a news release said. The campaign includes a variety of elements designed to reach students in multiple ways:
n Public Service Announcements featuring local theater students: https://youtu.be/IIfOcB5nPjY; https://youtu.be/-DI97ACZlsg n Banners and school signage reinforcing the campaign message n Screensavers on thousands
of student devices as daily reminders n Branded prom wristbands to promote safe celebrations n Wrecked cars strategically placed on campuses the week before prom, provided by Fisher Towing “Our goal is to ensure that every student enjoys this exciting time of year while making safe and responsible choices,” Superintendent Edith M. Walker said. “This campaign is
designed to reach students in ways that resonate with them, reinforcing the importance of celebrating safely.”
Prom season in Ascension Parish kicks off soon, with the following dates: n March 29 – Prairieville High n April 5 – Donaldsonville High and East Ascension High n April 12 – St. Amant High Ascension Parish Sheriff Bobby Webre emphasized the importance of this initiative.
Price Leblanc PACE Center
be served.
Chaperones, bring your tiny toddler on April 1 to Ascension Parish Library in Galvez or April 3 to the library in Dutchtown The fun starts at 10 a.m.
Rotary Food Fest Thursday
Taste food from over 30 local restaurants and vendors from around Ascension Parish from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m Thursday at the Price LeBlanc PACE Center, 2824 St. Anthony Ave., Gonzales. Participate in
the live and silent auctions, draw a gift card from the punch wall, listen to music from the DJ. The event raises money for local nonprofits
Tickets are $40. Call Craig Walling, (225) 200-2255 or email caw5060@aol.com.
St Amant FFA market
Purchase plants, shop vendors selling crafts and food and take part in learning stations and the kids’ zones from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Amant High
FFA’s farmers market and plant sale. The event is at 12035 La. 431, St. Amant.
Egg Your House fundraiser
Cara’s House volunteers are hosting a 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) 473-4814.
Petals for a Cause
Tickets are on sale for the Gonzales Area Foundation’s Gala set for March 29 at
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.
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.
PROVIDED PHOTO BY JOYCE LACOUR
Attending the Ascension Republican Women’s GOP Roundtable Feb 20, from left, are Liz Harris, Bonnita Matsuda, Agent Debbie Webber Dr Leslie M Faulkner Joyce LaCour Deborah Hebert, Tisha Nathan, Rebecca Faulkner and Samantha Cartwright.
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Gathering for a check presentation, from left, are Chad Domingue, Darnell Gilbert, Randy Anny, Duane Humphrey, Stanley Bienemy, Monika Arnold, Sorrento Mayor Chris Guidry, Nick Schexnayder and Wanda Bourgeois.
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Guys like coach Mumme, coach Roland and coach Woody Widenhofer in college were big influences on my philosophy I moved on to Dutchtown and worked for coach Benny Saia in football and coach Chris Schexnaydre in baseball. I learned a great deal from those head coaches. Other influential coaches include Shannon Dawson, the offensive coordinator and QB coach, currently with the Miami Hurricanes Justin Morgan, Myles Bourque, David Swacker, Benny Babin, Bob Lemons and Bill Mitchell are coaches who I have learned from, but most of all, men that I have looked up to.
“I was the head baseball coach at Ascension Christian from 2016-18, so I have familiarity with the school. I was already helping as an assistant for the Lions baseball team.”
What is your philosophy in coaching football?
Building Christian men will be the cornerstone of our program at Ascension Christian. I understand the impact that four years of high school can have on the lives of student athletes. We want to win games, but we want to turn boys into good men, good husbands and good fathers one day I believe these young men can impact our community I know someday that football will not be a part of their lives, they will then be able to lean on their Christian faith to make a difference.
Football can teach life lessons every day and how they impact the greater good, by simply being a part of a team. Put others before yourself, this can carry us far in a society that doesn’t always have that type of culture.”
What will be your role other than being the head coach and what schemes will you employ?
“I plan to call the plays and run the ‘Air Raid’ offense with concepts learned under coach Mumme at Southeastern. We want to spread the defense out and attack the entire field. One of the main focuses on offense will be tempo, spacing and balance.
“We don’t have to play fast all the time. It’s a simple offense with simple concepts based on repetition. We will be detail oriented, with different formations and execution. We want to be balanced with the run and pass, the ability to keep the defense off balance A big aspect of the offense will be the QB position. Using the QB’s mobility with designed runs. Using multiple receivers to spread the ball out to our playmakers in space. Use of the quick passing plus vertical passing plays to stretch the field. All that being said, we will need to run the football for that balance. We can’t abandon the run, but with the Hal Mumme/Mike Leach offense for the vertical game will be key
“I am still in the process of naming a defensive coordinator and a special teams coordinator We plan to have a staff that will be dedicated to these young men.”
What are your final thoughts on being named the head coach at Ascension Christian?
“I am excited about this opportunity, but also as the athletic director for all sports programs. We want everyone to have success on and off the field. I want to thank the administration for giving me this opportunity, I do not take it lightly
“I want to thank my family, most importantly my wife, Amy I will get the opportunity to be with my children. Fritz is an eighth grader and Jolie is a third grader at Ascension Christian. Building a winning culture in all aspects is paramount. Thanks for taking the time to talk about our program, we look forward to the off season and preparing our young men for the fall.”
Troy LeBoeuf covers sports for the Ascension Advocate. He can be reached at troyleboeuf@ hotmail.com or ascension@theadvocate. com or on Twitter @ Troyleboeuf.
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The following people were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on Feb. 13-March 6:
FEB. 13
HUERTA, ROSEANNA MARIE: address unknown; 36; theft less than $1,000, theft of a motor vehicle
PIZZILLO, TIMOTHY LEE: 417 S. Oleana Drive, Gonzales; 54; failure to appear-bench warrant
FORMAN, RANDALL EU-
GENE: address unknown; 39; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, theft $1,000 but less than $5,000
JOSEPH, DEIONDRA: 408 Owens St., Napoleonville; 29; three counts failure to appear-bench warrant, probation violation, two counts fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
BROUSSARD, DANIEL JAMES: 17014 La. 930, Prairieville; 29; telephone communications/ improper language/ harassment domestic abuse battery
FEB. 14
CHASTANT, SIERRA LYNN: 23386 Joy Road, Denham Springs; 26; resisting an officer, criminal trespass/ all other
KAY JR., JAMES ANDREW: 44547 La. 42, Prairieville; 56; first-degree rape; victim under 13 years of age, failure to appear-bench warrant
VALLO JR., CARLTON DEWAYNE: 15477 Shirley Drive Prairieville; 28; surety, two counts failure to appearbench warrant
FEB. 15
RODDY, DESIREE: 47021 La. 22, St. Amant; 22; registrationcommercial vehicles/expired plate, security required, vehicle turning left at intersection, operating a vehicle while intoxicated-first
LEBLANC, TANDEM COLE: 317 E. Ascension St., Gonzales; 20; failure to appear-bench warrant
FLORES-MAQUEDA, YOHAN: 1035 E. Bienville St., Gonzales; 30; fugitive-other state jurisdiction, failure to appearbench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, operating while intoxicated-first
EDMONDS, RYAN: 38173 Jefferson Crossing Ave., Prairieville; 40; maximum speed limit, operating while intoxicatedfirst
WILLIAMS JR., JAIME IAN: 603 Houmas St., Donaldsonville; 23; failure to appear-bench warrant
WHITE, KAYLIN CARESSIA: 5153 Black River Road, Darrow; 21; flight from an officer
WILLIAMS, SKYE RHIANNA: 1155 S. Pecan Grove Ave., Gonzales; 17; unauthorized use of a motor vehicle
HALKER, BRANT MARION: 2138 S. Commerce Ave., No. 101, Gonzales; 49; entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden ALLEN JR., WILLIE P.: 1078 E. Worthey Road, Gonzales; 55; entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden
FEB. 16
DURAND, CALEB MICHAEL: 9045 Reserve Drive, Zachary; 23; operating vehicle while license is suspended, careless operation, resisting an officer
SINGLETON, JAVON: 41103 Chick Duplessis Road, Gonzales; 18; simple burglary (vehicle), theft less than $1,000 CHRISTAL, DELTON RAY: 11359 Legacy Oaks Lane, Gonzales; 31; aggravated obstruction of a highway of commerce, reckless operation, operating a vehicle while intoxicatedfirst
CROCKER, CARLTON D.: 722 N. Burnside Ave., Gonzales; 45; operating while intoxicatedfirst
SEVIN JR., DONALD PAUL: 2720 Midden Drive, Marrero; 50; resisting a police officer with force or violence, theft less than $1,000
MENDIOLA, JAMIE R.: 13041 New Genesse Road, Tickfaw; 22; fugitive-other state jurisdiction, security required, owner to secure registration, possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, driver must be licensed, driving on roadway laned for traffic, possession of a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance, operating while intoxicated-first
DUMAS, PHIL S.: 506 W. Bordelon St., Gonzales; 42; simple burglary (vehicle) CORRENT, SHANE MICHAEL: 11079 Garrett Drive, Gonzales; 50; domestic abuse aggravated assault, domestic abuse battery
GAUDET, KADON J.: 43264 Moody Dixon Road, Prairieville; 21; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, domestic abuse battery-child endangerment, domestic abuse batterystrangulation, false imprisonment
MILES, LATHANIEL: 11232 Roddy Road, Gonzales; 34; domestic abuse batterystrangulation
JACKSON, LANCE DEION: 1019 St. Vincent St., Donaldsonville; 35; criminal trespass/all other resisting an officer
FEB. 17
LANE SR., JUSTIN DEWAYNE: 3512 Dalton St., Baton Rouge; 37; state probation violation, failure to appear-bench warrant
WHITNEY, ANN M.: 175 Bayou Paquet St., Slidell; 42; hold for other agency, failure to appear-bench warrant REIDER, DORIEND DESHAWN: 43413 Elmo Cannon Road, Gonzales; 21; simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000, battery of a dating partner
MELANCON, BLAIN PAUL: 45152 Sterling Road, St. Amant; 34; four counts failure to appear-bench warrant DEPA, ANTHONY JOSEPH: 122 Sheridan Drive; 48; cyberstalking CURRY, ALLEN: 39095 Prairie South Drive, Gonzales; 22; failure to appear-bench warrant ALBERT, KYERRA SHANTE: 1612 N. Coontrap Road, No. 27, Gonzales; 32; failure to appear-bench warrant, operating vehicle while license is suspended, headlamps on motor vehicles; motorcycles and motordriven cycles, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
FEB. 18
JAMES, BYRON JERROD: 37155 Cornerview Road, Geismar; 24; false imprisonment domestic abuse battery-child endangerment, domestic abuse battery-strangulation, disturbing the peace/violent and tumultuous manner/disorderly conduct GAWRYCH, NICHOLAS ALAN COLBY: 178 Arvel Linder Road, Winnsboro; 30; operating while intoxicated-first SHEPPARD, JEREMIAH: 8103 Jones Drive, St. James; 27; aggravated second-degree battery, failure to appearbench warrant WILSON, HENRY: 2268 Sagona Road, Donaldsonville; 33; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, owner to secure registration, security required, false certificates, violations of registration provisions, operating vehicle while license is suspended, stop signs and yield signs
JACKSON, JAMARCUS JAMIE:
6875 Harry Drive, Baton Rouge; 31; stalking SKINNER, RAEKWON ISAIH: 1709 St. Patrick St., Donaldsonville; 27; simple burglary (vehicle)
LEBLANC, MELODY LESALLE: 1207 St. Vincent St., Donaldsonville; 45; failure to appearbench warrant, simple assault
MCCABE, RHEAGAN LAYNE: 14033 Mire Road, Gonzales; 49; failure to appear-bench warrant, surety
DELMORE, BRIAN K.: 39085 Cornerview Road, Gonzales; 63; failure to appear-bench warrant
LABOSTRIE, DEJUAN: 13340 Orleans Drive, Gonzales; 19; surety, two counts failure to appear-bench warrant
FEB. 19
WAGNER, CLAUDETTE YVETTE: 6515 Hanks Drive, No. 123 St., Baton Rouge; 38; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant, theft less than $1,000, theft $1,000 but less than $5,000
PACK, ROLAND PAUL: 14862 Pinehurst St., Detroit, Michigan; 27; unlawful production/ manufacturing/or distribution of fraudulent document, forgery, identity theft, bank fraud
BALFANTZ, HUNTER B.: 13491 K. McCrory Road, Gonzales; 36; failure to appear-bench warrant
MCDONALD, MORGANNE MARGARET: 39318 Country Drive, Prairieville; 29; failure to appear-bench warrant, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possession of heroin
PHELPS, LOGAN ANDREW: 16097 Tiger Heights Road, Prairieville; 29; three counts failure to appear-bench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, MCKNIGHT, JACOB: 10005 Redbud, St Francisville; 39; theft of a motor vehicle over $25,000
DARBY, THESSALONICA
RAEZINE: 1215 Point Andrew Drive, No. 77, Gonzales; 29; failure to appear-bench warrant
AUSBROOKS, JEROME: 1810 S Gonzales Trace Ave., Gonzales; 56; possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felonies
ETHRIDGE, BARON: 481 Stockton Drive, Baton Rouge; 43; contraband defined-certain activities regarding contraband in penal institutions prohibited, security required, reckless operation, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (oxycodone), possession of heroin, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), flight from an officer HODGES, MAURICE EMANUEL: 3286 State Drive, Batchelor; 42; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
FEB. 20
JACKSON, APRIL: 309 N. Montz Ave., Gramercy; 49; failure to appear-bench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, theft $1,000 but less than $5,000
RIOS, NICHOLAS MICHAEL: 18169 Little Prairie Road, Prairieville; 34; entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), criminal trespass/trespassing of real property
FEB. 21
POSEY, JEREMY KEITH: 42385 Moody Dixon Road, Lot 29, Prairieville; 26; probation violation parish, no seat belt, operating vehicle while license is suspended, expired motor vehicle inspection, flight from an officer-aggravated, resisting an officer, reckless operation, maximum speed limit, operating a vehicle while intoxicated-second RING, STEVEN: 36502 Royal Oak Drive, Prairieville; 46; contractors-misappropriation of payments less than $1,000, theft over $25,000
HYDERKHAN, ELI AUGUSTUS: 40225 Fenway Ave Prairieville; 18; prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, violation of uniform controlled dangerous substances law; drug-free zone, distribution/ possession with intent to distribute Schedule II controlled dangerous substance CARTER, JASMINE SHARDAY: 7200 Cypress Lake Apartment Blvd., Baton Rouge; 23; two counts failure to appearbench warrant, expired motor vehicle inspection, security required, driving on roadway laned for traffic, hit-and-run driving
MILLER, JOHNTRAVAON JEREL: 1522 S. Sanctuary Ave., Gonzales; 23; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling
JARRELL, CALEB JAMAL: 6433 Stoneview Ave., Baker; 32; operating while intoxicated-first JACKSON, LATOYA RENE: 2615 Kansas Ave., Kenner; 34; theft less than $1,000
WAGUESPACK, BLAKE A.: 36025 La. 22, Darrow; 35; probation violation parish, failure to appear-bench warrant, violations of protective orders
FORET, TRISTIN SCOTT: 41311 Merritt Evans Road, Prairieville; 36; failure to appearbench warrant
MOORE, TAMARLA LORENZO: 42294 Broadwalk Ave., Hammond; 39; false imprisonment, domestic abuse battery
DIGGS, OSECO: 10349 Legion St;, Convent; 31; domestic abuse battery
FEB. 22
DAVIS, MORGAN: 17074 Richmond Drive, Prairieville; 22; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, resisting an officer, reckless operation, operating while intoxicated-first, aggravated flight from an officer
RUBIO, DIEGO CONTRERAS: 228 S. Burnside Ave., Gonzales; 21; hold for other agency domestic abuse battery; strangulation
RAINES, KADE STEPHEN: 13158 Dutchtown Lakes Drive, Geismar; 18; battery of a dating partner
TEMPLET, TYSON JAMES: 8544 S. St. Landry Ave., Gonzales; 48; prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), possession of heroin, possession of a Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance (alprazolam), possession of a Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance (clonazepam) SIMON, SHANE AVERY: 518 St. Patrick St., Donaldsonville; 36; operating vehicle while license is suspended, reckless operation, ignition interlock device
PITRE, CONNER JAMES: 12097 Wunstel Road, Gonzales; 35; parole violation, possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felonies, criminal trespass/trespassing of real property, theft of a firearm, simple burglary
STEWART, KRISTEN D.: 4138 Rayborn Road, Gonzales; 35; failure to appear-bench warrant
DELMORE, GAVIN: 43109 Bayou Narcisse Road, Gonzales; 41; two counts violations of protective orders
SHAMPINE, BROOKLYN DESHEE: 15041 Sweet Pecan Ave., Prairieville; 36; two counts failure to appearbench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden, theft less than $1,000
NORTH JR., MICHAEL R.: 806 Oak St., Donaldsonville; 39; disturbing the peace/language/disorderly conduct, entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden, violations of protective orders
JONES, CRYSTAL M.:, 1718 America St., Donaldsonville; 40; simple battery
BOMBARD, JAYSON LEE: 14010 Ace Lane, Gonzales; reckless operation, operating while intoxicated-first
FEB. 23
GAUTREAU, HALEY SHEA: 18110 River Landing Drive, Prairieville; 31; state probation violation, simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000, resisting a police officer with force or violence, battery of a police officer, entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden
HARRIS, JERMEKA LASHEA: 414 E. Roosevelt St., Gonzales; 34; failure to appear-bench warrant
DRONET, DONOVAN JOHN: 44597 Braud St., Sorrento; 47; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
TIPSWORD, ZACHARY DURAN: 44597 Braud St., Sorrento; 37; flight from an officer, resisting an officer, aggravated obstruction of a highway of commerce, driver must be licensed, tail lamps, headlamps on motor vehicles; motorcycles and motordriven cycles
RAINES, CHARLES ANTHONY: 53050 Old Uneedus Road, Folsom; 36; negligent injuring, reckless operation, operating while intoxicated-first
RAGAN, SAVANNAH RYLEE ANN: 17319 J T Roddy Road, Prairieville; 21; battery of a dating partner
FITZGERALD, GABRIEL: 16220 Jay Road, Prairieville; 18; resisting an officer, simple battery
GONZALEZ, LETITIA: 13491 Bayou Grand South Blvd., Gonzales; 44; bond revocation, simple battery, disturbing the peace/drunkenness, entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden, simple battery
BUELL, LINDSEY GRACE: 5121 Bluebonnet Road, Baton Rouge; 47; two counts surety, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, three counts failure to appear-bench warrant FEB. 24
STUPRICH, ETHAN SCHIROFRANK: 15333 Ryan Ave., Prairieville; 27; driving on roadway laned for traffic, no driver’s license on person, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possession of a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance, reckless operation, hit-and-run driving, operating a vehicle while intoxicated-second
SIMMONS, SHAWN MICHAEL: 18586 Red Oak Drive, Prairieville; 49; possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (amphetamine), prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia
WILLIAMS, KENDARIUS DAARON: 488 Hooper Road, Baton Rouge; 26; surety ANDERSON, MARK J.: 6554 La. 44, Convent; 63; aggravated battery
FLEMING, BRANDON GEORGE: 1149 Heather Lane, Apt. A, LaPlace; 39; theft less than
$1,000
ELLIS, CALEB: 100 Deputy Barton Granier Drive, Laplace; 21; aggravated obstruction of a highway of commerce, reckless operation, driving on roadway laned for traffic, flight from an officer
BACKENSTOES, LINDA ANN: 11084 Red Oak, Baton Rouge; 33; reckless operation, hitand-run driving
PRESTON, RICHARD JUNIUS: 180 JB Green, Des Allemands; 28; parole violation, telephone communications/improper language/harassment, simple assault
BESSYE, DEANDRE DWAYNE: 7616 Kingshill Ave., Baton Rouge; 25; failure to appearbench warrant
JEFFERSON, KEVIN T.: 13169 Crownridge Drive, Gonzales; 28; money laundering $3,000 to $20,000
ETHRIDGE, SARAH RAE: 14060 Mire Road, Gonzales; 36; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant, two counts fugitive-other state jurisdiction, disturbing the peace/drunkenness, criminal trespass/trespassing of real property
FEB. 25
CHATMAN, HUBET J.: 2032 S Ormond Ave., Gonzales; 63; careless operation, operating while intoxicated-second
JONES, RANDY: 10504 La. 22, St. Amant; 43; domestic abuse battery-child endangerment
BUTLER, TRENEICE NICOLE: 39274 Majestic Wood Ave., Gonzales; 32; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
SIMKINS, KEVIN: 18169 Bill Morgan Road, Prairieville; 66; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
JOHNSON, ALVIS LEVI: 3536 Jersey Drive, Zachary; 42; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
MORGAN, COLBY LANE: 14500 Rue des Chenes St., French Settlement; 28; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance
FEB. 26
VICTORIAN, JOSHUA: 305 Turtle Creek Lane, St. Rose; 36; discharging firearms within city limits, aggravated criminal damage to property aggravated assault with a firearm
FERGUSON, JEREMY JERALD: 1202 Maximillian St., Baton Rouge; 34; violations of protective orders
CELESTIN, KEVIN PAUL: 38241 St. Lucia Court, Gonzales; 39; two counts violations of protective orders, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, three counts failure to appear-bench warrant
MICHEL, KEVIN WAYNE: 16108 Michel Ave., Prairieville; 52; three counts failure to appear-bench warrant, fugitiveother Louisiana jurisdiction
CHIFICI, MICAH: 2576 Eton St., New Orleans; 43; hitand-run driving, possession of a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance, operating while intoxicated-first, driving on roadway laned for traffic, aggravated obstruction of a highway of commerce, reckless operation, flight from an officer
ä See BOOKINGS, page 7G
St. Amant and 5th Ward
Community news report
Members of the St. Amant and Fifth Ward volunteer fire departments on March 15 honored all its volunteers for the their 2024 accomplishments.
The night included recognition, camaraderie and celebrating of the dedication of the volunteer firefighters who serve their communities with pride, said Fire Chief James E. LeBlanc
“We’re always grateful for the opportunity to capture the moments that matter and highlight the commitment of these first responders,” LeBlanc said.
BOOKINGS
Continued from page 6G
FEB. 27
WILLIAMS, CAMERON QUINSHAWN: 39225 Superior Wood Ave., Gonzales; 21; proper equipment required on vehicles-display of plate, owner to secure registration, no motor vehicle insurance, operating vehicle while license is suspended, two counts fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, two counts failure to appear-bench warrant
HARVEY, MARLON CHARLES: 2009 S. Commerce Ave Gonzales; 21; operating while intoxicated-first
GLOVER, ALFRED: 419 S Sammy St., Gonzales; 37; failure to appear-bench warrant, breach of bail condition
BLACKBURN, SARA ALIE: 2298 Rolling Acres Drive, Denham Springs; 26; failure to appearbench warrant
WILLIAMS, CADEN: 4330 Sherwood St., Baton Rouge; 19; two counts probation violation, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
FEB. 28
WILLIAMS, DAVID: 38294 Mulberry St., Gonzales; 62; theft
$5,000 but less than $25,000, five counts failure to appearbench warrant, criminal trespass/trespassing of real property, theft $5,000 but less than $25,000
THOMASSIE, CHRISTOPHER
JOHN: 12513 Forest Braud Lane, Apt. 8, Gonzales; 57; probation violation parish, two counts failure to appearbench warrant
DOBBS, DANIEL LEE: 41285 Oak Harbor Road, Prairieville; 39; failure to appear-bench warrant
GILL, SHANNON DEE: 15006 Creek Side Drive, Gonzales; 54; failure to appear-bench warrant
CLEMENTS, PAYTON: 40076
W. New River Ext., Gonzales; 30; breach of bail condition, failure to appear-bench warrant, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (cocaine), prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia
EZEFF, MARCHELLO MIQUEL: 423 W. Cypress St., Gonzales; 43; failure to appear-bench warrant, disturbing the peace/language/disorderly conduct, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, interfering with a law enforcement investigation
MARCH 1
SINGLETON, JAVON D’SHAWN: 41103 Chick Duplessis Road Gonzales; 18; illegal possession of stolen firearms, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles
GLOVER, DENZEL DWAYNE: 37313 La. 74, Geismar; 27; unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, violations of protective orders, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, resisting an officer
The following members were honored at the banquet:
n Josh Wingerter, Lifetime Member of the Louisiana State Fireman’s Association.
n Christine Willson and Sean Gilbert, St. Amant Fire Prevention Awards.
n Hunter Deroche, St. Amant Junior Firefighter of the Year
n Corey Hergruder, St. Amant Officer of the Year
n Clayton Poche and Christine Willson, St Amant EMS Responder of the Year
n Riley Miller, St. Amant EMS Rookie of the Year
n Jacob Stewart, St. Amant EMS Chief Award.
ERHART, CHRISTOPHER: 8934
U.S. 61, St. Francisville; 49; fugitive-other state jurisdiction
RODRIGUEZ, BRANDON M.: 17090 Elm Alley, Prairieville; 47; simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000, resisting an officer, animals running at large
MELANCON, BLAIN PAUL: 45152 Sterling Road, St. Amant; 34; disturbing the peace/violent and tumultuous manner/disorderly conduct, domestic abuse battery
RICHARDSON, TROY J.: 11483 Denham Road, Gonzales; 46; operating while intoxicatedfirst
MARCH 2
CARLTON, ALYSHA M.: 520
E. Verna St., Gonzales; 35; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
LEBLANC, LAVERN JOSEPH: 38467 Camp Drive, Prairieville; 42; violations of registration provisions, no motor vehicle insurance, expired driver’s license, driving on roadway laned for traffic, possession of marijuana less than 14 grams, fugitive-other state jurisdiction
LEWIS JR., PATRICK DEWAYNE: 816 Church St., Donaldsonville; 22; failure to appearbench warrant, failure to appear-bench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, possession of Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance
SCOTT III, WILLIE DEON: 3125 Tupelo St., Kenner; 26; failure to appear-bench warrant, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, battery of a dating partner
ROJASCASTILLO JR., ISAAC FRANCISCO: 14346 Oak Meadow St, Gonzales; 18; failure to appear-bench warrant, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities
LUMAR, DARONICA D.: 104 Bayou Oaks Drive, Unit A, Donaldsonville; 33; two counts failure to appearbench warrant, resisting an officer, battery of a dating partner
CASTILLO, ANTONIO: 813 Caesars Place Drive, Albuquerque, New Mexico; 39; operating while intoxicated-first COLLARD, CYNTHIA J.: 15384 Palmetto Lane, Prairieville; 64; criminal trespass/trespassing of real property
WHITE, PAIGE MARIE: 15231 Joe Sevario Road, Gonzales; 27; disturbing the peace/violent and tumultuous manner/ disorderly conduct, simple criminal damage to property $1,000 to $50,000
MARCH 3
JOSEPH JR., MICHAEL JAMES: 102 Anna St., Donaldsonville; 21; careless operation, operating a vehicle while intoxicated-first
LOMAS, VICTORIA TREPAGNIER: 324 Federal Drive, Avondale; 39; domestic abuse battery
n Robbie Villenurve and Bradley Norwood, St. Amant Night Time Rider Awards
n Jeremy Pourciau, St. Amant Firefighter Rookie of the Year
n Mytrail Whitehead, St. Amant President’s Award.
n Viki Dawn Landry, St. Amant Firefighter of the Year Award.
n Delaune’s Supermarket, St. Amant Community Award.
n Sherri Jenkins, St. Amant Member of the Year Award.
n Dina Holubar and Kerey Detillier St Amant Key Person of the Year Award.
n Shane Pourciau, St.
SHERMAN, TY’ANNA ASHANTI:
500 St. Vincent St. Unit B, Donaldsonville; 22; three counts failure to appear-bench warrant ROWLEY, ELVIN ANDRE: 8134 Misty Oaks Ave., Baker; 33; no driver’s license on person, resisting an officer by violence/ resistance/or opposition, simple escape-aggravated escape, battery of a police officer-injury medical attention, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), illegal possession of stolen things $5,000 to $25,000 BUCK, ANDREW JAMES: 828 N. Court St., Opelousas; 29; hold for other agency, theft $1,000 but less than $5,000
THORNTON, ISAIAH CARLES: 37300 Christina Ave., Prairieville; 19; general speed law, tail lamps, stop signs and yield signs, no passing zone, prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, aggravated flight from an officer
JACKSON, LANCE DEION: 1019 St. Vincent St., Donaldsonville; 35; possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (cocaine), possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felonies, assault by drive-by shooting, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, first-degree murder/attempt
MARCH 4
LUNDY, JANAYA XLEXIONTE: 14114 Pecan Ridge Drive, Gonzales; 20; two counts failure to appear-bench warrant
CANNEDY, SHANNON KELLIE: 20630 Bree Drive, Denham Springs; 33; prohibited actsdrug paraphernalia, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), evidence of motor vehicle liability security contained in vehicle, view outward or inward through windshield or windows-obscuring prohibited BATEMAN, DANIEL TROY: 13396 La. 44, Gonzales; 48; prohibited acts-drug paraphernalia, possession of heroin, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (amphetamine)
GRAY, JESSICA M.: 11182 River Highlands Drive, 14B, St. Amant; 41; domestic abuse battery
CHARRON, MELANIE: 4373
Esplanade Ave., Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 53; entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden
MUNGIA, TELSE: 42553 La. 42 No.10, Prairieville; 50; four counts failure to appearbench warrant
MARCH 5
WILLIAMS III, LONDRA: 14203 Bishop Woods Road, Gonzales; 24; use of certain wireless telecommunications devices for text messaging prohibited, possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, no seat belt, resisting an officer, careless operation (with accident)
Amant Training Award.
n Nathan Pourciau and Braylan Jenkins, St. Amant Firefighter Participation Awards.
n Jacob Stewart St Amant Five Year Service Award.
n Braylan Jenkins, St. Amant Five Year Service Award.
n Stacey Denham, St. Amant 15-Year Service Award.
n Chris Deroche, St. Amant 15-Year Service Award.
n Trisha Gulino Mahaffey, St. Amant 15-Year Service Award.
n Ken Spivey, St. Amant, 20-Year Service Award.
MUSE, TRAE: 251 Madewood Drive, Donaldsonville; 25; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction
PROUT, SHARONSKI KURSTON: 5170 Faulkner Drive, Darrow; 46; illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, cruelty to animals-aggravated
SMITH, JAYLN: 369 River Mill Drive, Brusly; 29; failure to appear-bench warrant
n Shane Pourciau, St. Amant 40-Year Service Award.
n Bill and Pam Dawson, Fifth Ward Outgoing Board Member Awards.
n Jaxon LeBlanc and Dallin Winegar, Fifth Ward Junior Firefighters of the Year
n Tarrell Milan, Fifth Ward Officer of the Year
n Blake Stone, Fifth Ward EMS Responder of the Year
n Lucas Carroll, Fifth Ward EMS Rookie of the Year
n Jacob Ozol, Fifth Ward EMS Chief Award.
n Elliot Stepteaux, Fifth Ward Night Time Rider Award.
PIPKINS, KONIKA AZIL: 1639 Shepard Court, New Orleans; 44; theft $5,000 but less than $25,000, second-degree robbery GRAY, LESHIA LASHAWN: 15210 La. 44 Lot 3, Gonzales; 36; security required, operating vehicle while license is suspended, illegal possession of stolen things less than $1,000, failure to appearbench warrant
n Clayton Marix, Fifth Ward Firefighter Rookie of the Year Award.
n Sherri Jenkins, Fifth Ward President’s Award.
n Derek J. LeBlanc, Fifth Ward Firefighter of the Year Award.
n Occidental Chemical, Fifth Ward Community Award.
n Jesse Bartley, Fifth Ward Member of the Year Award.
n Drake LeBlanc and Sanielle Kennedy, Fifth Ward Key Person of the Year Award.
n Mytrail Whitehead and Shane Rojas, Fifth Ward Training Awards.
BINDON, ARIANA MIKETIA: 17950 Airline Highway No. 714, Prairieville; 33; domestic abuse battery
MARCH 6
SAMUEL, CHAD: 14056 Deep Creek Drive, Gonzales; 49; traffic-control signals, reckless operation, operating while intoxicated-first
Wayne Hill.
Community Sisterhood celebrates 25th anniversary
Community news report
Community Sisterhood, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting the Ascension Parish community, celebrated its 25th anniversary Feb. 22 with a brunch at the Richard Brown Community Center in Geismar
The event brought together community leaders, supporters and members of the organization to reflect on a quarter-century of service, empowerment and commitment to the community, a news release said.
Founded in 2000, Community Sisterhood’s mission is “to support and enrich the lives of the youth, elderly, and less fortunate in Ascension Parish.” Over the years, the organization has developed “a strong legacy of serving through educational programs, social outreach, and community-building events,” the release said.
“From STEM camps to youth movie nights, lock-ins, and motivational speaker events, we have consistently worked to inspire and provide opportunities for our young people,” said the release added. “Our monthly engagements with St. Vincent De Paul Women’s and Children’s Shelter and our regular visits to nursing homes are just a few examples of our dedication to service.”
The anniversary brunch featured an inspirational speech from Minister Hanna Batiste of First Pilgrim Calvary Baptist Church of Geismar Batiste’s words encouraged those in attendance to continue to strive for greatness through faith and community unity, the release said.
During the celebration, the organization honored longtime supporters Brenda and Timothy Goodlow for their “unwavering commitment and contributions to the mission of Community Sisterhood.”
Their dedication has helped shape the organization’s successful programs and initiatives, which continue to leave a lasting impact on Ascension Parish.
Looking ahead, Community Sisterhood is preparing for its annual summer STEM camp, which promotes education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
For more information on Community Sisterhood and how to get involved, visit www.communitysisterhood.
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Community Sisterhood members celebrate their 25th anniversary during an event at the Richard Brown Community Center
Timothy and Brenda Goodlow are honored for their community work during the Community Sisterhood’s 25th anniversary event.
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Guest speaker Minster Hanna Batiste is joined by Community Sisterhood Vice President Rosa Morris and President Jacquelyn Darville at the group’s 25th Anniversary event.
Community Sisterhood member Tara Caster and Vice President Rosa Morris