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W e d n e s d ay, n ov e m b e r 13, 2024
Coming together Gonzales salutes veterans with downtown parade
Insurance official at November GOP Roundtable Ron C. Henderson, deputy commissioner for the Louisiana Department of Insurance, will be the featured speaker at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 21 at the November Ascension GOP Roundtable, sponsored by Ascension Republican Women. The Roundtable is at the Clarion Inn, 1500 W. La. 30, in Gonzales. A graduate of Southern University Law Center as well as Southern University at New Orleans where he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice, Henderson serves as deputy commissioner with the Office of Consumer Advocacy & Diversity for the Louisiana Department of Insurance. Cost for the lunch is $30. Make advanced payment by visiting paypal.me/ARW225. Reservations are requested. A $5 room fee will be collected for those not dining. RSVP: (225) 921-5187 or arwrus@aol.com.
Reptile Rave Spend an action-packed day visiting with dinosaurs, live snakes, turtles and alligators at Ascension Parish Library’s Reptile Rave from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in Gonzales. Celebrate the fascinating world of reptiles with a day full of activities. n 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.: Dinosaur Experience with Ranger Martin n 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.: Food from Jambalaya Capital Catering n Noon: Author Gayle Webre presents her book “When I Was an Alligator” n Noon: Touch a baby alligator from Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries n 4 p.m.: See snakes, turtles and a blue-tongued skink from Nature on the Geaux
Wood carving secrets Learn how to turn a piece of wood into a stunning work of art. Look inside the world of wood carving with artists from the Pelican Wood Carvers Guild. Sharpen your knowledge about what it takes to turn a block of wood into something amazing at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Ascension Parish Library’s Galvez branch. Learn how to plan designs, choose the right wood, and pick the perfect finish for your project. Register online or call (225) 622-3339.
Countdown to Christmas Add something special to your holiday decor while answering the question, “How many days
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PHOTOS BY MORGAN WERTHER
A Cub Scout throws beads to paradegoers Sunday during the Ascension Veterans Day Parade along Worthey Road in Gonzales. Community news report Veterans rode in floats, cars, golf carts, jeeps and militarystyle vehicles Sunday during the Veterans Day Parade through the streets of Gonzales. Paradegoers watched as riders tossed beads, candy and other treats. Local veterans groups, Junior ROTC units and Scouts also took part in the Sunday afternoon parade.
ABOVE: Members of the Dutchtown High School Navy Junior ROTC march in the parade. LEFT: Elise Tureau Frederic crowns daughter Gentry Frederic, 4, with a throw.
Paradegoers call for throws.
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ACHS, Dutchtown volleyball advance to state
The Dutchtown Griffins and the Ascension Catholic Bulldogs volleyball teams advanced in their respective divisions with regional wins. Dutchtown, 33-9, beat Denham Springs in straight sets at Troy home. It advances LeBoeuf to play third ranked ASCENSION Mount Carmel on Thursday at the CajunSPORTS dome in Lafayette. The Griffins were led by Cady Kusy with 10 kills, 2 aces and 11 digs. Anna Anderson had 15 kills and 3 aces. Other contributors were Hayden Herring with 7 kills, followed by Caroline Johnson with 7 digs. Jamie Ragsdale had 19 digs. Olivia Songy and Kinsey Phillips led in assist with 17 and 14, respectively. Coach Patrick Ricks was pleased on how his team handled the game. “Our team played well today after the first set. We had meaningful contributions from everyone in our lineup,” Ricks said. ACHS, 24-13, advanced with a straight set victory Ricks over Westminster Lafayette in Donaldsonville. Ava Landry had 17 kills with only one error in the match. Isabella Troxclair had 10 kills and zero errors. Both players were exceptional at Leonard the net for ACHS. Coach Janelle Leonard was happy about how her team played. “When we limit our unforced errors, we give ourselves a better chance of win-
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Holy Rosary church fair celebrates fall BY WENDY LOUP Contributing writer
PHOTOS BY WENDY LOUP
Reid Braud, right, and his father Damon, won first place in the La Fête des Bayous minipot jambalaya contest. Second place was awarded to Mason and Mike Braud. Third place winners were Gavin and Baker Elisar.
This year’s Our Lady of Holy Rosary Catholic Church’s La Fête des Bayous not only featured rides and bands, but also included a half dozen other events. Boo with the Badge, Talent After Dark musical performances, a 5K Nun Run, car show and gumbo and jambalaya cook-offs were all part of the fair’s festivities.
ABOVE: Children ride the Dragon Wagon roller coaster Nov. 2 during Our Lady of Holy Rosary La Fête des Bayous fair in St. Amant. LEFT: St. Amant residents Blake Gremillion pours sand for daughter Hayden, 3, while Stephanie Gremillion helps daughter Payton, 2, make sand art.