Ascension Advocate 02-25-2026

Darlene Denstorff AROUND ASCENSION

East

Ascension plans 13th mattress fundraiser

Head over to the East As-

cension High gym for its 13th annual mattress fundraiser

March 22.

East Ascension High School’s one-day Mattress Fundraiser is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For one day only East Ascension High School will be transformed into a full mattress showroom. Shoppers will find 27 different mattress styles to try available in all sizes and price ranges The sale will also feature adjustable bases, luxury pillows, premium sheets and mattress protectors.

Top brands, including Simmons Beautyrest, Purple, Helix, and more, will be available. All products come with full factory warranties, are made to order, and will arrive within two to three weeks. Delivery is available Every purchase

benefits East Ascension High School.

Custom Fundraising Solutions, the company behind the Mattress Fundraiser, introduced this innovative program in Cleveland, Ohio, in 2005. For more information, visit bit.ly/beds4eahs26. To watch a video that explains how the Mattress Fundraiser works, visit vimeo.com/637591323

Contact: cfslouisiana1@cfsbeds.com or call (337) 991-5033 for more information.

‘Romeo and Juliet’ at ACT

Tickets are on sale for the Ascension Community Theatre’s “Romeo and Juliet” on Feb 28-March 1.

The production tell the story of the classic William Shakespeare play For tickets, visit ci.ovationtix com/35620/production/1251043.

Rodeo coming soon

The Southeast Louisiana Junior and High School Rodeo starts Feb. 27 at the LamarDixon Center in Gonzales.

Action continues at 7 p.m Feb. 28 and 9 a.m. March 1. Rodeo athletes in fifth through 12th grades from all of Louisiana will compete Admission is $10. A weekend pass is $15. Kids 5 and under are free.

EASY RIDES

Cruisin’ the Day for United Way raises money for health care, basic needs and other programs

BY WENDY LOUP Contributing

writer

Mustangs, Trans Ams and Studebak-

ers filled the River Parishes Community College’s parking lots Saturday during the inaugural Cruisin’ the Day for United Way.

The event, hosted by Nova Chemicals and RPCC, raised funds for the Capital Area United Way with a car show, craft booths, raffles and silent auctions.

More than 150 vehicles were on display for judged contests with 20 craft and food vendors on hand to help benefit the United Way.

The day was a group event organized by Nova Chem, RPCC and the Capital Area United Way.

“We are delighted to host the event here at RPCC for an incredible cause,” Landon Corbin, director of marketing and communications at RPCC, said.

“Nova Chem reached out to us several months ago. Events like these are especially important for RPCC to host and participate in.”

Dutchtown’s Lilly Johnson:

Dutchtown High freshman Lilly Johnson set goals going into the wrestling season going undefeated and winning state. Mission accomplished. Johnson capped a perfect 43-0 season winning her match over Carmen Mueller of Baton Rouge High in the 114-pound classification. Johnson helped her team finish in eighth place at the state championships in Bossier City “I feel proud of myself, able to achieve goals that I set for myself. I put in the work, and it paid off,” Johnson said. What is unusual about Johnson’s situation is she gets to work

with her mom Christina, and her outstanding coaches.

“Having my mom as one of my coaches is special, she said. “She knows how to push me and support me at the same time. My coaches put in so much time with us. Thankful to Coach Johnson, Coach Eric, Coach Cody Hesser and Coach Macha. They put us in position to be successful, their support is amazing.”

Girls’ wrestling has grown over the last two years, being sanctioned by the LHSAA. Ascension Parish had a good showing at state with East Ascension finishing fifth, followed by Dutchtown eighth Prairieville 15th and St Amant, 19th.

The popularity of the sport continues to grow, and Johnson loves to compete as an individual

BY CHRISTOPHER CARTWRIGHT Staff writer

After weeks of uncertainty about an agreement between Ascension Parish and the city of Gonzales over the use of city baseball fields, both parties have approved a modified arrangement that allows the parish to use four of the city’s fields. The Gonzales City Council had twice rejected an agreement with the parish in January but narrowly passed a modified arrangement in a 3-2 vote during its Feb. 9 meeting. On Thursday, the Ascension Parish Council unanimously approved the agreement, which allows the

The agreement term lasts one year, with renewal options for two consecutive years. It allows the parish and league operators to run concession stands at the field, and the parish and city can exit the agreement with 30 days notice. There were no public comments before the decision, although Council Chairman Chase Melancon thanked Ascension Parish Recreation Director Brandon Smith for his work on getting the agreement through. Compromise reached last week

The parish baseball saga began in December, when the Gonzales city council deferred action on the agreement.

Council Members Cynthia Gray James, Tyler Turner and Terri Lambert in January voted twice against the agreement, which would have allowed the parish to

and a team.

“Wrestling is an individual and team sport, when on the mat, it’s just me. I am responsible for how the match goes Having the right mindset is important, being a great teammate as well. We push each other, watching everyone improve makes it special,” Johnson said. Going into state undefeated brings with it pressure to stay undefeated and Johnson had a mindset. “Going into state, I felt confident. I didn’t just want to win; I wanted to dominate my match. I finished four of my matches by pin (fall) and one by a tech fall. I stayed consistent throughout the season and improved every time I stepped on the mat,” Johnson said.

Training for wrestling is intense and takes discipline, traits that are synonymous with Johnson.

“The training sessions are intense and fast paced, we drilled on technique along with live rounds to simulate real matches I make it a

point to push myself and stay locked in on my goals. Some days are tough, but I remind myself my goals and my purpose,” Johnson said.

Having supporting teammates is special to Johnson and she wants the sport to grow “We support each other, even the boys team

pushes us to be successful. I love this sport and I want it to grow Winning a state title the next three years is a goal; it’s a process and takes work. I want to wrestle in college and that will take self-discipline and dedication to the sport,” Johnson said.

Competing in a sport is challenging yet rewarding. Doing it with your mom along your side makes it even more special.

“My mom knows me better than anyone else, she knows what makes me tick. Sometimes it can be challenging to separate wrestling from home life, it’s a balance. I am so grateful to have someone that believes in me so much and wants the best for me, on and off the mat,” she said.

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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use the city’s eight fields at Tee Joe Park, Municipal Park and Bergeron-Gaudin Park.

Much of the dispute centered on whether travel baseball teams could use the city fields, because travel teams pay fees to the city and help fund maintenance. Under the rejected agreement, Ascension Parish would have had control over booking the city’s eight fields, giving the large AP Baseball program priority and limiting funding for travel teams. After the second rejection, AP Baseball CEO Jason Adams said he hoped it would still work out.

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Herps Exotic Reptile

& Pet Show Feb. 28-March 1

Herps Exotic Repitle and Pet Show

starts at 10 a.m. Feb. 28 and the doors

close at 4 p.m. on March 1 at the LamarDixon Expo Center in Gonzales

The event includes thousands of rep-

“I’m about running a recreational baseball program and about the kids,” he said at the time. “However, they work it out politically, I just hope it works out for the kids.”

tiles, amphibians, insects, feeders and supplies.

Tickets can only be purchased at the door Adults tickets are $10 for one day and $15 for a two-day ticket; and kids tickets are $5 for children ages 5-12 and $8 for a two-day pass. Children 4 and younger are free.

Poké Bash planned

Stop by the Price LeBlanc PACE Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 1 for the Poké Bash.

Mayor Tim Riley reintroduced the agreement after both rejections, writing in a Feb. 5 statement that he was hopeful an adjusted contract could pass on a third vote. It did just that during the city’s Feb. 9 meeting, when Turner introduced a motion to allow the four fields at Tee Joe Park to be used by the parish and the city’s four other fields to be used by travel ball teams. His motion passed 3-2, with James and Lambert voting against it. Turner had advocated for such a compromise throughout January, saying he believed there was a solution that would allow all teams to have access to the fields. “My no vote was never a no vote to say that they could not use the field,” he said. “The no vote was that I believe that municipal ball and the travel baseball needed to come to a compromise or come to an agreement so that everyone could be happy.”

Admission if $5 for the card show Over

$500 in door prizes will be given away Egg a home for Easter

Cara’s House Animal Shelter is “egging” houses in the Ascension area. Prices range from $20 to $85 for 25 to 150 eggs.

Stuffed eggs will be delivered to the requested yard after 9 p.m. April 4 for Easter morning.

If weather is bad, eggs will be left in a bucket. Orders must be submitted by March 27.

The shelter is in need of volunteers, fosters and adopters for the pets at its shelter

And if you’re missing your pet, don’t forget to call the shelter to see if it has been turned over For information, visit carashouse.com. 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

Nova Chemicals, located in Geismar, aimed to organize a different type of fundraising event.

“The United Way is our choice of charity at Nova Chem,” said organizer Joey Dinino, an electrician with Nova Chem. “We are always looking for new ideas to raise money for the United Way.

“Ascension Parish has huge enthusiasm for car shows. We put it together so the community can have an enjoyable experience.”

Organizer Johnny Noel, a Distributed Control System Specialist at Nova Chem, said the event attracted car enthusiasts locally and out of state, including Florida

“One of the reasons for asking RPCC was the size of their parking lot,” Noel said. “It’s a good location, and they have helped promote the benefit.’

The Capital Area United Way plans to use the money raised for its general fund, which includes services such health, education, basic needs, grants, and programs, according to Diane Drake, director of corporate 4elations for Capital Area United Way.

“Today has been phenomenal,” Drake said. “We have had more people attend than we expected. This is our first car show and it is something different and fun.

“The response has been huge. The funds raised today will do huge things for our community.”

One of the United Way programs the Cruisin’ the Day event will help fund is United Way 211, a free confidential service that helps people find local resources for issues they are facing Along with serving Ascension Parish, United Way 211 also helps residents in 10 parishes including East and West Baton Rouge, the Felicianas, Livingston Iberville, St. James and Assumption parishes.

Specifically, United Way 211 offers residents local re-

sources for help with rental and electric service payment assistance, food pantries, health care and clothing needs.

“All of the parishes are woven under programs the United Way offers,” Drake said.

Drake said events like the Cruisin’ the Day also introduces attendees to services the United Way offers, such as the upcoming Super Tax Day

The Capital Area United Way is hosting the free tax event on Saturday at the East Baton Rouge Main Library on Goodwood Boulevard from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“This is one of our best and most popular events,” Drake said. “We have IRS-certified volunteers to help people prepare their taxes for free.” For more information about the Capital Area United Way’s resources, visit www.cauw.org.

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Registration for kindergarten begins on March 24

Community news report

Kindergarten registration begins online and at school sites March 24 for Ascension Public Schools. State law requires kindergarten enrollment for students who are 5 years old before Sept. 30.

“Kindergarten is a critical milestone in a child’s educational journey, setting the stage for academic growth, independence, and a love of learning,” said Ascension Public Schools Supervisor of Early Childhood Education Moquita Winey “We encourage families to complete kindergarten registra-

tion beginning March 24 to ensure a smooth transition into the school year Early registration allows our schools to prepare classrooms, staffing, and supports that best meet the needs of our students, helping every child begin kindergarten confident, prepared, and ready to succeed.”

following documents to the school for enrollment:

n Child’s birth certificate

n Social Security card (requested)

n Up-to-date immunization/shot records (requested)

n The child is enrolled in a pre-K program.

n The pre-K program can be public or private, but not home-school or home-study

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS: Kate Rizzo, of Gonzales, was named to the University of Arkansas’s fall 2025 chancellor’s list, the university’s highest semester academic honor for undergraduates.

Rizzo joins a select group of students who have achieved a 4.0 grade-point average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours of coursework required for graduation.

“Earning a place on the Chancellor’s List reflects not only a perfect GPA, but also the hard work and sustained commitment to excellence required to achieve it while balancing coursework with life’s many responsibilities,” said Chancellor Charles Robinson. “Students like these strengthen the University of Arkansas in significant ways, from elevating the classroom experience of their peers and professors to reinforcing our reputation for developing some of the nation’s brightest and most capable graduates. I congratulate them on this achievement and look forward to the great things they’ll accomplish in the years ahead.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS: Josiah Cox, of Gonzales, has been named to the University of Arkansas dean’s list for the 2025 fall semester Cox joins a distinguished group of students recognized for outstanding academic achievement by earning a grade-point average of 3.75-3.99 during the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours required for graduation School of Law students are named to the Law School dean’s list by earning a 3.0 grade-point average or higher for the semester.

“I’d like to congratulate each student who made the Dean’s List for the fall semester,” said Provost Indrajeet Chaubey. “Being named to the dean’s list is a significant accomplishment. Achievements like these reflect these students’ commitment to academic excellence, and the support they receive from their families and friends, as well as university faculty and staff, is essential to their success at the U of A and beyond.”

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA: Fifteen Ascension Parish students were named to the University of Alabama’s dean’s and president’s lists for the fall semester.

To make the dean’s list, students must have an academic record of 3.5 or above

The president’s list with requires an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s).

Local students include:

The following people were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on Feb. 12-19:

FEB. 12

CORIO, KEDRIC DEMAINE: 12169 Elson Lane, St. Amant; 28; aggravated burglary-with weapon, principals, aggravated criminal damage to property, principals, aggravated battery, principals, two counts failure to appear-bench warrant, resisting an officer, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, battery of a dating partner-child endangerment MILES, DEIONTREY DWAYNE: 181 La. 998, Belle Rose; 27; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction

HENRY III, JORDAN TINO: 13290 Babin Mill Drive, Gonzales; 17; unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, unauthorized use of a movable over $1,000

MARTINDALE, CHARLOTTE CECILE: 3516 Volpe Drive, Chalmette; 32; domestic abuse battery

MOREAU, TROY NICHOLAS: Homeless, Denham Springs; 23; fugitiveother Louisiana jurisdiction, molestation of a juvenile COLE, ZACKARY DAVID: 13045 Depen St., Gonzales; 24; domestic abuse battery

SHOOK, DAVID GARLAND: 37099 Agnes Webb Ave., Prairieville; 54; operating while intoxicated-first

SMITH JR., GREGORY A.: 26380 Millstone Drive, Denham Springs; 39; unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, simple assault, domestic abuse battery-strangulation

FEB. 13

NELSON, JYLIN: 1949 Ravier Lane, St. Gabriel; 29; prohibited actsdrug paraphernalia, distribution/ possession with the intent to distribute marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, security required, registration-commercial vehicles/ expired plate

HERNANDEZ, RAYNELL: 44131 Raymond Tullier Road, Sorrento; 42; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, operating while intoxicated-second CANNEDY, SHANNON KELLIE: 39138 Camp Drive, Prairieville; 34; probation violation, unlawfully supplying any product for the purpose of falsifying a screening test

ORRENDER, BRITTNEY RENEE: 11064 Conner Road, Geismar; 34; failure to appear-bench warrant, simple battery

Kindergarten registration can be completed online at www.ascensionschools. org/families/registration or in person at schools site.

Dates for in-person registration are March 24, 25, 27 and 31. Contact schools sites for times.

Parents or guardians must present the

COLLEGES

n Geismar: Anna Grace Stricker, dean’s list

n Gonzales: Lanna Rodrigue and Jacob Weber of Gonzales, presidents list.

n Prairieville, president’s list: Jackson Bardwell, Cameron Bourgeois, Kaleeyah Cooley, Joseph Du, Nancy Duncan, Reagan Kyle, Nicholas Nobile, Parker Ramirez

n Prairieville, dean’s list: Constance Cook, Emily Diaz of Prairieville, Parker King, Cohen Bajon DELTA STATE: Maliek Robertson, a environmental science major from Donaldsonville, has been recognized as a dean’s list scholar for the Fall semester of 2025 at Delta State University

Each semester, Delta State undergraduate students who have earned at least 12 credits and a grade-point average of 3.50-3.79 are recognized on the dean’s list.

The president’s and dean’s lists are highly accolades recognized among higher education institutions across the nation as a true indication of excellence and accomplishment, a news release said.

MISSISSIPPI STATE: Seven Ascension Parish students were named to the president’s list at Mississippi State University

Students making the list achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.

Local students attaining this honor:

n Geismar: Hannah Miles and Emily Payne

n Gonzales: Ava Kelly

n Prairieville: Camille Chopin, Isabelle Horne and Brianna Teer

n St. Amant: Peyton Blanchard

EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY: Emily Poche, of Gonzales, was named to the East Tennessee State University fall 2025 dean’s list.

Poche is among more than 4,700 students named to the fall 2025 dean’s list.

To receive this honor, undergraduate students must pass a minimum of 12 credits (excluding audits, incompletes, repeats and pass/fail) with no grade below B- in any course taken, and a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

East Tennessee State University was

MACKEL, DOMINIQUE: 23172 Rosa Blvd., Robert; 25; theft less than $1,000 BURTON, REKERRIA: Denham Springs; 22; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction

JAMES, EDDIE: 8959 Delta Place Road, New Roads; 38; failure to return leased moveable obtaining by false representation-over $1,000

HECKATHORN, JAKE MICHEAL: 16439 Stewart Road, Prairieville; 43; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction CROSS, JEFFERY, 2228 S. VESTA AVE.; 39; POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN MOTOR VEHICLES, STOP SIGNS AND YIELD SIGNS, OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED-FIRST SERVIN-RIVERA, JULIO CESAR: 42245 Moody Dixon Road, No. 21, Prairieville; 48; hold for other agency, driver must be licensed, careless operation, operating while intoxicated-first

FEB. 14

SAULNY, MALAINA N.: 12178 Canterbury Park Drive, Geismar; 31; domestic abuse battery

HAYES, RAYMOND A.: 713 Orange St., Donaldsonville; 45; aggravated second-degree battery

MYLES, TRAVIS DEMOND: 3045 Winbourne Ave., Baton Rouge; 18; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000, flight from an officer, illegal possession of stolen things $5,000 to $25,000, illegal possession of stolen firearms, simple criminal damage to property $1,000 to $50,000, simple burglary (all others), theft of a motor vehicle over $25,000

HAMILTON, KENDRICK MICHAEL: 419 Chetimatchas St., Donaldsonville; 32; criminal trespass/trespassing of real property, simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000

DAIGLE, TABITHA MARIE: 13044 Hooper Road, Baton Rouge; 44; possession of a Schedule V controlled dangerous substance

CARDENAS, IRVIN ELIAS GUARDADO: 17466 Dillon Lane, Prairieville; 18; failure to appear-bench warrant

BARKER SR., MICKEY: 18125 Cully

Broussard Road, Prairieville; 47; failure to appear-bench warrant

FEB. 15

SILVA-MATA, ALEJANDRO: 11358 Wildred Kling Road, Geismar; 42; hold for other agency, failure to

n Proof of residence (example: gas or electric bill showing service address)

n Driver’s license

Mandatory kindergarten enrollment is required by state law A parent can defer kindergarten for one year if one of the following is true:

n The child has not had their fifth birthday prior to the first day of school.

founded in 1911.

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY: Aaron Mcgrew, of Prairieville, was named to the fall 2025 dean’s list at Georgia State University

To be eligible for the dean’s list, degreeseeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 3.5 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State during the fall or spring term with no incompletes for the semester. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all classes taken at Georgia State.

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY: Two Ascension Parish students were named to Mississippi State University’s fall dean’s list.

Students named to the deans’ list at Mississippi State must have achieved a GPA between 3.5 and 3.79, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C. Local honoree were Alyssa Hymel, of Geismar, and Anna Clare Hertel, of Prairieville.

UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA: Jakobe

Singleton, of Sorrento, has been named to the University of West Alabama’s fall dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement. Singleton is majoring in interdisciplinary studies.

The dean’s list gives recognition to those undergraduate students those with grade-point averages between 3.25 and 3.79, completing at least 12 semester credit hours, with no grade lower than a C.

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN:

Ashtyn Morgan Yoches, of Prairieville, has been named to the deans’ list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year. Yoches, a junior majoring in child, youth and family studies, was named to the dean’s list for the College of Education and Human Sciences.

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND GLOBAL

CAMPUS: Christina Lidberg Boudreaux, of Prairieville, earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of Maryland Global Campus in fall 2025. Boudreaux was one of more than 6,400 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the fall 2025 term.

appear-bench warrant, distribution/ possession with intent to distribute Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine)

DAILY, CHRISTOPHER JOHN: 7446 Columbia Drive, Lake Charles; 35; driving on roadway laned for traffic, operating while intoxicated-first BUTLER, DERRICK JOSEPH: 39274 Majestic Wood Ave., Gonzales; 38; state probation violation, prohibited acts; drug paraphernalia, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine)

HALE, NICHOLAS: 115 River Oak Circle; 46; operating a vehicle while intoxicated-child endangerment law

HARDESTY, LARRY: 2525 73rd St., Baton Rouge; 50; operating vehicle while license is suspended, reckless operation

IRVIN, WHITNEY TERRELL: 5330 Desiard St., Monroe; 36; bond revocation, entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden

TELLEZ, OTONIEL: 40449 Noah Road, Gonzales; 39; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, no seat belt, hit-and-run driving, obstruction of justice/all others

HARVEY, JOSEPH CHARLES: 8176 Mount Calvary St., St. James; 30; six counts failure to appear-bench warrant

JOSEPH, DANA LOUISE: 3282 Ceasar Lane, Donaldsonville; 43; resisting an officer, disturbing the peace/language/disorderly conduct, reckless operation

FEB. 16

WIGGINS JR., HUBERT: 7210 Paul Nelson St., St. James; 30; evidence of motor vehicle liability security contained in vehicle, operating vehicle while license is suspended, careless operation, resisting an officer, operating while intoxicated-second

RICHARDSON, DEYVAUN DARTRE: 633 W. Jeansonne St., Gonzales; 31; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction

VICTOR JR., CORY JOSEPH: 604 Chetimatchas St., Donaldsonville; 28; failure to appear-bench warrant

HUDSON, LINSEY JOEL: 1614 S Lanoux Ave., Apt. 19, Gonzales; 29; child desertion, four counts failure to appear-bench warrant

BLOUIN, CHARLES RAY: 5884 Benson Drive, Baton Rouge; 49; aggravated criminal damage to property, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities

NICHOLAS, ANTHONY DAVIS: 35114 La. 1 N., Donaldsonville; 59; failure

n Ascension Public Schools do not provide public pre-K to 5-year-olds enrolling in preschool for the first time

n The kindergarten program is not prohibited from being a home-school program; however, the provider must be registered as a home-school provider with the state department of education.

For more information about kindergarten registration and Ascension Public Schools, visit AscensionSchools.org.

Beta Sigma Phi names Chapter Sweetheart

Community news report

Iota Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International honored its Chapter Sweetheart, Sandra LeJeune, at a special luncheon held at SoLou Baton Rouge restaurant Feb. 20 Members gathered to celebrate LeJeune’s kindness, dedication and the joyful spirit she brings to the chapter She was selected as Chapter Sweetheart for the many ways she embodies the true meaning of “sisterhood.” She is one of the first to lend her helping hand, and shares her warm, caring personality with everyone around her,

a news release said. LeJeune, a relatively new chapter member, holds the Ritual of Jewels Degree and whether attending meetings, supporting service or social projects, she consistently reflects the ideals of Beta Sigma Phi. Her chapter “sisters” describe her as gracious, dependable and genuinely sweet, someone who brightens our activities with her presence, the release said. Iota Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, International, has members in Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Denham Springs, Walker and Watson.

dangerous substance

to appear-bench warrant, theft less than $1,000

TRAMMELL, TYLER RAY: 12315 Cleo Road, Gonzales; 32; stalking, aggravated assault with a firearm, resisting an officer, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden REINE, JAILYN MICHELLE: 1122 E. Grace St., Gonzales; 25; driving on roadway laned for traffic, driver must be licensed, prohibited actsdrug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana more than 14 grams

TEMPLET, RANDY PAUL: 12171 Roddy Road, Gonzales; 52; parole violation, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction FEB. 17

STUART, HEATHER MARIE: 149 Terrace St., Destrehan; 38; resisting an officer, entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden CULLEN, CHACE: 40501 Nicholas St., Prairieville,; 41; proper equipment required on vehicles; display of plate, tail lamps, fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction

ANTOINE, LATASHA DENISE: 2801 Hero Drive, New Orleans; 44; criminal trespass/trespassing of real property, theft less than $1,000, simple criminal damage to property

$1,000 to $50,000

PITTS, MICHAEL: 124 Holly St. B, Pineville; 47; simple burglary (vehicle), simple criminal damage to property

$1,000 to $50,000, simple burglary (vehicle), theft $5,000 but less than $25,000, simple burglary, unauthorized entry of a place of business

SLOAN JR., SCOTT WILLIAM: 40030 Ronda Ave., Prairieville; 29; vehicular negligent injuring, reckless operation, operating while intoxicatedsecond RODRIGUEZ, GRESHELL: 811 E. Verna St., Gonzales; 19; fugitive-other state jurisdiction, no seat belt, driver must be licensed, careless operation, hit-and-run driving, operating while intoxicated-first

CARTER, TROY: 16360 Stafford Oak Drive, Prairieville; 56; careless operation, operating while intoxicatedfirst

BAROT, LISA M.: 1614 S. Lanoux Ave Gonzales; 33; failure to appearbench warrant, evidence of motor vehicle liability security contained in vehicle, tail lamps, possession of marijuana more than 14 grams, possession of a Schedule I controlled

FEB. 18

SMILES, ASHTON A.: 6322 Fourth St., Violet; 37; seven counts failure to appear-bench warrant, stop signs and yield signs, operating vehicle while license is suspended, fugitiveother Louisiana jurisdiction

JOHNSON, SHIRLEY: 35610 Coco Road, Geismar; 39; operating while intoxicated-first, hit-and-run driving GREEN-INGRAM, JAREN ALEXANDER: 12335 Oak Alley Drive, Geismar; 19; illegal possession of stolen things $1,000 to $5,000

PAYTON, WILFRED DAN: 14223 Bywood Drive, Baton Rouge; 51; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, failure to appear-bench warrant MOURSY, HEIDI: 11081 Conner Road, Geismar; 38; possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), cruelty to animals-simple

BECNEL, JAYDEN MICHAEL: 1008 Behrman Highway, Terry Town; 19; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction, criminal trespass/trespassing of real property, simple burglary WILLOUGHBY, ANGEL: 210 Pine St., Donaldsonville; 38; fugitive-other Louisiana jurisdiction GREEN, JESSICA D.: 17499 McCrory Road, Prairieville; 35; failure to appear-bench warrant HENRY, JASPER L.: 1707 Joseph St., Donaldsonville; 35; possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance (cocaine) LANG, LORENZO JAMAL: 205 Fourth St., Donaldsonville; 20; illegal carry of weapons-crime or controlled dangerous substance COMEAUX, BRYCE AHMAD: 101 Palm Drive, Donaldsonville; 18; illegal carry of weapons-crime or controlled dangerous substance, possession of marijuana more than 14 grams

FEB. 19

JOHNSON, TRAVIS DEMON: 1234 S Sanctuary Ave., Gonzales; 20; possession of marijuana more than 14 grams SANCHEZ, LEONARDO: 8544 S. St. Landry Ave., Gonzales; 42; domestic abuse battery DOSSEY, DANIEL L.: 9089 La. 959, Slaughter; 40; no seat belt, driving on roadway laned for traffic, obstruction of justice/ all others, operating a vehicle while intoxicat-