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COMPLIMENTARY JANUARY 2021, VOL. 19 ISSUE 1
Publisher / Editor
Mike Strong
Table of Contents
FEED THE NEEDY.......................... 4
Associate Editor
GONZALES GARDEN CLUB .... 10
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THOUGHTS FROM BULLY......36
JAMMIN’ WITH GOOSIE......... 39
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BASF SUPPORTS....................... 41
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Linda Melancon SNO’S RECIPE........................... 45
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WELCOME 2021 - WE THINK??
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Angels of God, Feed the Needy ...
Help from Feed the Needy is
Needed More than ever
due to Covid 19
By Mike Strong Bama’s Feed the Needy
started when Tommy ‘Bama’
In this year of shutdowns Aldridge, heard there were
and quarantines the needs three needy families in the
of others are needed more area that needed the basics,
than ever. especially food for Christmas.
The annual event of Feed Bama grabbed his black iron
the Needy had to make pot and cooked a hen and
some changes and
adjustments to comply
with health officials.
Social distancing was
observed as much as
possible and mask were
worn through out. A few
mask were removed for
photos but the event
was not only safe it was
a tremendous success
in what should have
been a down year.
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andouille sauce piquante. significant today as they were There are business owners, Here are some of the
He and a few friends raised then and probably more. police officers, musicians and disbursements for 2020:
$800 and they helped 15 years later and Bama’s plant workers. Publisher’s,
those families. Feed the Needy has raised in chef’s and bartenders. We • 5 area church’s food
I’ve written those words excess of $250,000.00. What have Veteran’s, family banks - $10,700.00
before but they are just as started out as a small group of members, politicians with old • 9 schools in Ascension
guys getting together each friends and new friends all Parish with identified
year to cook and raise money gathering and donating their needy students -
has turned into an army of time and money to cook, sell or $7200.00
40 good hearted souls that deliver Jambalaya plates • Needy Families in
make Feed the Needy the across the parish to help feed Ascension Parish
success that it is today. the needy at Christmas and - $2700.00
In life we all take different that is what we do every year. • Ode to our Warriors
paths and in this case all our This year the total, as of (veterans) - $1000.00
paths merged on the good side press time of this magazine, • Perry Aldridge
of humanity. I couldn’t be raised $26,195.00 for the Charities - $1000.00
prouder of Bama and the many 2020 benefit. • EDANB (Sober Living
friends from every walk of life House for Women) -
joining together for such a $1000.00
tremendous and worthy cause.
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I want to extend a personal
‘Thank You’ to Bama for getting
me involved. This event keeps me
centered and on the right path
and to all of the volunteers that
participate. You are angels and
doing God’s work. Also a special
thanks goes out to the
KC Council 2657.
Bless you all.
God Bless Willa Mae!
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For the last twenty years, this year’s Christmas Crusade
we have held the Christmas another successful year. This
crusade program and with year with the community’s
all the challenges in 2020 help over 550 children and
with Covid-19 and other over 100 families were able
challenges, I wanted to take to share the joy of Christmas
a moment to thank all of with toys and other needed
our deputies, volunteers, items. Thank you to our
business owners, and i Ascension Parish Community.
ndustry for helping us make Thank you to Murray's Market for donating to the Sheriff Bobby Webre
Christmas Crusade program.
Thank you to Carpenter’s Chapel Church for donating to Thank you to A & M Contractors for donating to the Sheriff Thank you to Westlake Vinyls Company for donating to the
the Sheriff Bobby Webre Christmas Crusade program. Bobby Webre Christmas Crusade program. Sheriff Bobby Webre Christmas Crusade program.
Thank you to Francois Bend Assistant Living for donating to the Thank you to Baton Rouge Physical Therapy-Lake for donating to the
Sheriff Bobby Webre Christmas Crusade program. Sheriff Bobby Webre Christmas Crusade program.
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From the Gonzales Garden Club
Growing from
Scratch
the meeting with her program
“From Seed to Seedling” detailing
techniques for germinating seeds.
She included information on time
frames, container types and soil
mixtures. Dale gave helpful advice
on the correct amounts of light,
Gonzales Garden Club President by naming plants that they water and fertilizer to successfully
Jamie Trisler welcomed members would like to grow from seeds. develop seeds into viable plants. It
to a virtual meeting on January 6, Tomatoes, bell peppers, squash, is best to start with tiny containers
the club’s sixth Zoom session sugar-snap peas, winter lettuces, of moist vermiculite, sand or peat
facilitated by Vice President Mary milkweed, poppies and zinnias mix, then place the seeds and cover
Jo Pohlig. The theme of the day were mentioned. with cellophane or a clear lid.
was “Growing from Scratch”. Since temperature and light are
Members opened the discussion Member Dale Bowman headlined factors, it’s preferable to set the
container on a
warm sunny porch.
The seeds should A typical seed starter kit is layered in four parts: a
sprout in seven to bottom water reservoir tray, a felt liner to wick the
ten days. Once a water up, a soil tray of one-inch compartments,
few leaves have and a clear plastic lid that snaps on to hold in the
moisture until the seeds sprout. She called it
developed, trans- “a mini greenhouse”.
plant to 4-inch
Dale repurposes Crystal Light containers to store larger batches of seeds.
Dale’s canning hobby keeps this pantry stocked year-round.
pots adding root plots after the last frost. The
stimulator or garden soil should be wet with the
weakened water- seeds properly spaced and lightly
soluble fertilizer. dusted with crumbled peat.
Seeds started in Tongue depressors or short
January can grow sections of mini-blinds can be used
into full leafy plants to label the plantings.
ready for larger
pots or garden beds Dale's “Seeds for Flowers, Herbs
in March. Seeds and Vegetables” exhibit included
can be directly seed packets, catalogs, storage
The parsley, cilantro, carrots, romaine, kale and lettuces in this bed were started from seeds. Only dill was bought as transplants be- sown into garden systems, and starter kits. She buys
cause the seeds she had tried to germinate “must have been too old” to sprout.Dale has favorite seed catalogs that offer a wide Dale puts fresh seeds into little dosage cups to dry
variety of specialty plants. before storing the tiny seeds in prescription bottles
and pill organizers.
seed packets from Clegg’s, Lowe’s “It’s why I do it.” Jamie Trisler
and Old Time Farm Supply. aptly said of Dale, “She's the
When stores don’t have what she is real deal."
looking for, Dale orders from
Gurney’s, Park Seed, Burpee’s, The floral design of the month was
Jung’s Seeds and Plants, and Seeds the vertical-line style. Member
‘N Such. She particularly likes to Mary Jo Pohlig presented a flower
grow very small cucumbers for arrangement of garden cuttings.
pickling and a sweet pepper hybrid Four horticultural hints were
that yields green, red, and yellow offered for January. Gardeners
peppers all on the same plant. are advised to start a gardening
Dale did an excellent job of journal, fertilize plants if they are
demonstrating how to enjoy pale or yellow green, watch for
gardening with seeds in her aphids, and fertilize shade trees
ever-personable, easy style. and fruit trees.
As a home gardener, Dale is The club’s annual Arbor Day
tirelessly dedicated to her acre public ceremony will not take place
and a half of beds. Besides the this month. Dr. Allen Owings has
ornamental shrubs and trees in her accepted the club’s invitation to
landscape, she cultivates a sizable speak at February’s virtual garden
daylily collection, seasonal club meeting. The planned topic
vegetables and herbs, and rotating is roses, just in time for
annuals. When weather prohibits Valentine’s Day.
outdoor activity, Dale cooks and
cans. She has a kitchen pantry
dedicated to preserved fruits and
vegetables and a carport freezer
packed with vacuum-sealed bounty.
She freely shares her jarred treats
and frozen food with her family
and friends. Her perpetual smile
illustrates her enjoyment in giving.
In thanking her, she comments
Mary Jo Pohlig designed this vertical-line
arrangement with foliage from a Mexican giant cigar
plant and flowers from donkey ear kalanchoe in a
tall thin container to accentuate the shape.
Happy
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20 to 25 grams of fiber is
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Stretch it Out you’re already ahead of the
curve for your fiber intake
2021 Don’t overuse media or
After such a stressful year, it’s
even more important to stretch.
for the day.
technology. It ultimately results Yes, simply stretching can Just a few helpful suggestions to
Embarking on a new year is in the breakdown of cognitive reduce tension, increase get off to a good start this year.
exciting. I know I couldn’t be abilities and most definitely circulation, give you better Simply putting down smart
happier to “sayonara” to 2020. eats up your time. balance and flexibility. devices, stretching and getting
And for most, a New Year bring enough fiber daily are three easy
new resolutions, but I believe, Set aside 20 to 30 minutes of Rolling your shoulders to the ways to feel better and start
every day is another opportunity time you’d normally spend on front and back, stretching and this new year off right.
to make good decisions. Each social media, and use it to read, turning your neck to the right,
moment allows us the change to take a walk, or just have some up and down, a simple trunk Wishing you blessings this
create a better result by making quiet time. twist, and folding forward to month and this year
a wiser decision, especially touch the ground (or your Ascension Parish.
considering the circumstances of Set a repeating alarm or ask knees) are just a few ways you
this emerging 2021. someone to be your accounta- can begin your journey to XOXO – Sweet Eyes
bility partner to reminded and becoming more limber.
Here are few ways to put your encourage you to carve out
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Get
Growing,
prevent low hanging branches Apply fertilizer using a
from touching the ground. broadcast method. Focus the
Ascension!
application under or just
Generally, trees should be beyond the tree’s farthest
fertilized at the end of January branches. This is where the
or beginning of February, prior feeder roots are located. The
Winter Citrus
to entering their spring growth primary function of feeder
phase. Citrus trees benefit roots is to absorb water and
Tree Care from annual fertilization as it nutrients. Avoid making a
encourages good growth and fertilizer application too close
Citrus season is wrapping up Mariah Simoneaux high yields of quality fruit. the trunk in order to avoid
here in Louisiana. All the fruit Apply one pound of 13-13-13 damaging the tree.
need a good pair of leather
should be removed from your fertilizer or one and a half
gloves. First remove any
tree by the end of January and pounds of 8-8-8 fertilizer for An excellent video that
dead, diseased or damaged
early February. Leaving the each year of age. For demonstrates proper citrus
branches. One exception to
fruit any longer can interfere example, a three-year-old tree pruning can be found on the
this rule is pruning out damage
with bloom and fruit set this should receive three pounds of LSU AgCenter YouTube
from a recent freeze. It is best
spring. January and February 13-13-13 or four and a half channel. Simply search
to wait until summer to prune
are also good months to take pounds of 8-8-8. The fertilizer “LSU AgCenter how to
freeze damaged branches so
care of any pruning and rate is increased each year prune citrus” in the You Tube
the extent of the damage can
fertilizing that is needed. until the tree reaches 12 years. search bar.
fully be determined. You’ll
A second application of a
want to remove any water
Pruning your citrus tree is not nitrogen fertilizer can be
Mariah Simoneaux is the Horticulture
sprouts that are growing from
applied to fruit bearing citrus
Agent serving Ascension and As-
difficult. Small hand pruners, the root stock or straight up
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mation visit www.LSUAgCenter.com
from a branch. After making
This may help to reduce
or contact Mariah at MJSi-
are good tools to have on these initial cuts examine the
moneaux@agcenter.LSU.edu.
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tree to determine if additional
out any thorny suckers from year to year. Photo of satsuma fruit by Heather
branches should be removed
the root stock you may also Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter.
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Resolutions
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17your mouth let your breath settle the flavor and texture of each bite,
into its rhythm. Observe the rise and most of all, just eat.
and fall of your chest and belly as
you breathe. 4. Pause at the end. Take a
moment as you complete your
3. Ask yourself: "What is my meal to feel gratitude and
intention for today?" Use these satisfaction for the experience.
prompts to help answer that Knowing that your body will be
question, as you think about the nourished from the food that
people and activities you will face. you just ate.
Ask yourself:
• How might I show up today to The Power Of The Pause:
have the best impact?
• During difficult moments, how
Retraining Our Brain
might I be more compassionate
It's estimated that 95% of our be-
to others and myself?
havior runs on autopilot—without
• How might I feel more connected
us thinking or being aware of it. In
and fulfilled?
today's world, we are constantly
bombarded by information: emails,
4. Set your intention for the day.
3 Simple Practices To Bring
text messages, push notifications,
For example, "Today, I will be kind
and more. Not only is this way of
to myself; be patient with others;
living unfulfilling, it's very unhealthy.
Mindfulness Into Your Daily Life
give generously; stay grounded;
persevere; have fun; eat well," or
Mindfulness is the exact opposite
anything else you feel is important.
of these habits; it's the slow brain.
It's you in charge rather than
By Orhan McMillan Here are three daily practices 5. Throughout the day, check-in
autopilot and enables intentional
to bring more mindfulness into with yourself. Pause, take a breath
actions and purposeful decisions.
The repetitive activities in our your life. and revisit your intention. Notice, as
It does require practice. The more
everyday lives offer excellent you become more and more
we engage in simple exercises that
conscious of your intentions for
opportunities to bring mindfulness First Things First; Wake Up each day, how the quality of your
slow our brain's thought patterns
into every moment. Breathe
space in your daily routines and
With Focus And Purpose communications, relationships,
and messages, the stronger it gets.
discover benefits with these and mood shifts.
First thing in the morning is ideal to Here are some steps you can take
helpful practices. to train your brain to be more
set some time aside before starting Mindful Eating: More Than aware and present.
your day. For many, the morning
For many, from the moment we
can be a disorienting time. We Just A Mouthful
awaken, the shot has been fired to 1. Set reminders. Build time into
often find ourselves thinking about
start our day. The mind begins Eating. It is something we do your day to simply pause wherever
our lives' most demanding parts
reviewing the mental task list of throughout our day. But how many you are and with whatever you are
before our eyes are even open,
what lies ahead before our feet of us have powered through a plate doing just to take a moment,
instantly creating stress and
touch the floor. And how often have of food and don't remember eating breathe, and be aware of what you
anxiety. By taking a few minutes
we rushed into our days without it? Or even more likely, eating lunch are doing. Setting a gentle alarm or
each morning, you can retrain
even considering how we would like or dinner while working, looking at reminder on your phone is a simple
your brain to allow you to ease
things to go? Also, how many times our phones, watching television, or way of reminding yourself to pause,
into your day.
have we ended our day and not ALL THREE! sit back, stand up, and be present.
able to recall any particular event?
1. On waking, sit or lie in
It's as if we are living in a daze. Eating can and should be one of 2. Pausing at the end. We all
your bed or a chair in a
For many of us, we are. the most pleasurable experiences have task lists that are never-end-
relaxed posture. Close your eyes
and connect with the sensations of we engage in as human beings. By ing and that seem to grow at warp
There is a better way. Simply bringing mindfulness into our eating speed. For some of us, they help
your seated body. Make sure your
pausing to practice mindfulness experience, we can make it a far keep us organized. But instead of
spine is straight but not rigid.
for just a few minutes during the richer experience, becoming aware pummeling through your list day
day will create more fulfilling of the value of taste and nutrition. after day, take a small break at the
2. Take three long, deep,
experiences that are in line with end of each task. Upon completion
nourishing breaths. Breathing in
how you want your life to be. 1. Breathe before eating. of one task, take a moment to sit
through your nose and out through
By pausing before we eat, we slow back, take a breath, and
down and allow for a transition to acknowledge that it is complete.
our meals and bring awareness to Express satisfaction with that
the experience. Bring your attention being complete and then move on
inward by closing your eyes, and to the next item.
begin to breathe slowly in and out
of your belly for eight to 10 deep 3. Segment intending. Another
breaths before you start your meal. helpful practice is to segment
intend. Before beginning the next
2. See what is in front of you. task or to-do, take a moment to
Take a look at the plate of food in determine what you will be doing
front of you. What colors do you next, how you intend to go, feel the
see? What textures? Take a deep process positively taking place,
inhale and enjoy the unique smells and then begin.
that are a part of the food you are
about to enjoy. Reflect on the food, As you can see, the steps follow a
where it came from, how it got to simple but powerful process: start
be on your plate, and express with intention, be aware during the
gratitude for having it at action, pause, and reflect upon the
this moment. completion. Mindfulness is a simple,
rewarding, and beneficial practice
3. Practice peaceful eating. that will bring meaning and
As you begin to eat, slow down and fulfillment to all areas of your life.
continue to breathe deeply. Enjoy
18YOUR ESTATE MATTERS Celebrate the New Year
are the beneficiaries properly
designated? by saving $2021
• Has your financial situation
changed such that you need
to look at the tax provisions of
your estate plan?
• If you have a Trust, are all
of your assets placed in the
trust?
• Are all of your beneficiary
designations up to date
on your retirement plan
accounts?
• Have you had any new
By Linda Melancon additions to the family (chil- Reserve your
dren, grandchildren or others) apartment by March 1st
RESOLVE TO that you want to plan for? and ring in the
UPDATE YOUR • Do you have a plan in place new year with your
$2021 savings.
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to provide the best possible larly, you should still pull out
outcome for our loved ones if your will, trust, durable power
death or disability hit close to of attorney and health care
home this year. This is a two- directives at least every three
part series on updating your years to make sure they still
estate plan and this month, we reflect your wishes and will
will discuss things you should work as you intended. It’s also
look at when considering your vital keep your eyes and ears
estate planning documents. open for changes in the law
Next month, we will look at that might affect your plan.
recent changes in the law that
might affect your estate plan. This is a very brief overview of
things you should consider in
One of the best ways you can 2021 whether you are creat-
protect your loved ones is to ing an estate plan for the first
create an estate plan that time or you are making sure
details your wishes if you do your current plan is up to date
become incapacitated or pass and will work as it was
away. And, if you already have designed. The best way to stay
an estate plan, it’s a good time abreast of these changes is to
to inform yourself about work with professionals
changes that could have an knowledgable about estate
impact on you and your planning matters so they can
loved ones. guide you through these un-
precedented times. And, stay
To make sure you are leaving tuned for next month’s article
your estate in the manner you about changes and proposed
desire, you should periodically changes in the law that also
consider your assets and f might affect your estate plan.
inancial situation. Questions
to consider are:
The information provided is not intended to
• Did you buy any real estate, be legal advice and does not constitute any
stocks, bonds or other invest- attorney/client relationship. You should
consult with an attorney for individual
ments during this past year advice regarding your own situation.
and, if so, does your current
estate plan distribute that Ms. Melancon is an attorney with Legacy
property in accordance with Estate & Elder Law of Louisiana, LLC with
offices in Baton Rouge and Lake Charles,
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Phone: 225.677.2003 • Estimates@briteshineclean.comLamar-Dixon Expo Foundation Honors
Tommy Martinez and Flo Magee
After twenty years of serving
the people of Ascension Parish Lamar-Dixon Foundation
and the State of Louisiana, Chairman Jack Rome Jr. told a
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center took large crowd of friends, family,
some time to recognize and and elected officials gathered
honor two people who were for the occasion that while
instrumental in opening the many people were involved in
facility and bringing it to starting and operating Lamar-
public prominence. Dixon, Tommy Martinez and
In his opening remarks, Parish
President Clint Cointment
called Lamar-Dixon “the
Flo Magee were to be singled premier events facility in
out for their contributions and the South.”
support which have helped to
make the facility the success “Many people can be
it is today. thanked for the success of
Lamar-Dixon, but today we areand hired their very first “she has worn every hat that
employee – Flo Magee, whom has ever been worn here.” He
they had known ever since said she could drive a tractor,
she had worked for the LSU operate a fork lift, herd cattle
Ag Center. and horses, and market the
facility all over the world. She
Mary Lee Dixon told Mr. Rome retired from Lamar-Dixon in
that Flo not only understood 2016 as General Manager, a
“what we are doing and what position she had held for
our mission is, she also shares several years.
the same passion.”
In very brief but heartfelt
Flo Magee started with the remarks, ever humble Flo
organization as an executive Magee thanked the Foundation
assistant, but eventually, for the honor and everyone
according to Jack Rome, who had helped her over the
recognizing two people who
really made all of this
possible,” said President
Cointment.
Mr. Rome gave a brief history
of Lamar-Dixon, going back to
his first discussions with Bill
and Mary Lee Dixon, who he
had known and worked with for
more than a decade. In 1998
they presented him with an
idea to bring to the area a
world-class equestrian facility
that would also accommodate
livestock and foster a love and
appreciation of animals. Once
the idea gelled into a plan, they
put together an organizationyears. “I never expected it, and could operate it and continue 2007, under Parish President was elected Parish President.
I appreciate all of you who the vision. The State of Ronnie Hughes and with the
are here.” Louisiana and LSU, while they assistance of then-Parish “Tommy’s vision (for Lamar-
recognized the value of Attorney (and current District Dixon) exceeded our own,”
Mr. Rome continued that the Lamar-Dixon and both Attorney) Ricky Babin, they said Jack Rome. “He took the
original plan was to build and continue to utilize the facility to signed a long-term lease mission to the next level,
operate facility until it became this day, respectfully declined agreement with the Parish. through leadership, vision, and
financially stable, and then turn the offer. So they approached the ability to get things done.”
it over to a public entity which Ascension Parish. In 2006- Then in 2008 Tommy Martinez
26Tommy Martinez assembled and upgrades made to the to ride out here any weekend on and on.
the team and found the funding facility during his term, Mrs. and see all of the wonderful
to purchase Lamar-Dixon Martinez read “Not one penny things going on at Lamar- As President Cointment said
outright. of Ascension Parish Dixon, even during the in his opening, “I don’t think
Government money nor any pandemic,” Mrs. Martinez read. anyone thought of all of the
“Tommy worked with a lot of tax dollars were used for this ways that Lamar-Dixon could
people to bring this to fruition,” upgrade. Every improvement In recent years, Lamar-Dixon benefit Ascension Parish and
said his wife Theresa Martinez, was done with grant money.” has not only fulfilled its original the State of Louisiana.”
who read remarks that he had mission, it has taken on
written due to a recent illness. They credited federal and countless other roles, including And thanks to the efforts of
“He was very proud to work state grant monies obtained emergency headquarters, Tommy Martinez and Flo
with Flo Magee over the years through the Parish grants staging facility, remote Magee, it has exceeded
to make this happen.” department. hospital, testing area, all expectations.
evacuation center, festival
In talking about improvements “We challenge the naysayers and athletic grounds, andSteven Tureau Elected to 24th Jucicial District Court, Division B
2829
Westside of daughter of the late Bernard “BJ”
Ascension Parish
Francis, Sr. and the late Janet
Ganes Francis. In 1992, Atty.
elects first African- Francis was elected as the first
American woman
African-American Mayor in
Donaldsonville since the civil war
to serve as Justice
era and Mrs. Francis was affec-
of the Peace
tionately known as “The Woman
who brought Juneteenth to
Donaldsonville.”
Tamiko Francis Garrison was Currently Francis-Garrison’s
officially sworn in by Judge Erin paternal uncle Reginald
Wiley-Lanoux for First Justice Francis, Sr. currently serves
Court this morning, Thursday, as a Donaldsonville City
December 31, 2020 during a pri- Councilman representing
vate ceremony due to covid re- District Three.
strictions held at City Hall in
Donaldsonville. Francis-Garrison, 52, democrat she served as the interim Francis-Garrison found out a few
was elected to office on Ascension Parish Councilwoman weeks ago that she is not the first
Francis-Garrison will officially take Saturday, December 5, 2020 for District One making history as in her family to serve in the role
office on January 1, 2021. during a run-off with the the first African-American woman as Justice of the Peace. Her
42-year incumbent, Andrew to serve in that role. maternal great-great grandfather
Francis-Garrison wore a Falcon. Francis-Garrison is not Louis Butler, Sr. was elected as
white suit — a nod to the new to public service as in 2006, Francis-Garrison is the Justice of the Peace, First Ward
suffragettes of the Women’s in Ascension Parish on Tuesday,
Suffrage march held on March 3, November 7, 1876. Mr. Butler
1913 - more specifically the 22 served in various roles over the
bold founders of Delta Sigma years: in 1867 - Distinguished of
Theta Sorority, Inc. the Convention & Assembly of the
who were among them. Reconstruction of the State of
Francis-Garrison was initiated i Louisiana and 1874 - State
nto the sorority in the Representative.
Spring of 2006.
She has been married to her
"I promise to work hard, to be fair, husband, Ira, for over 13 years
and to ensure the First Justice and they have one daughter,
Court is fully accessible to the Tamiko.
community that I love," said
Francis-Garrison.
Eastside of On January 6, 2021 history given their Oath of Office by upport. The Mayeux's will
Ascension Parish was made in Ascension the Honorable Erin Wiley be the Justice of the Peace
elects first husband
Parish as its very first Lanoux in the new and Constable of the 2nd
and wife to serve,
husband and wife, Courthouse in Gonzales; Justice Court and are very
Constable and
Constable and Justice of the surrounded by family, friends eager and excited to
Peace team were sworn in. and other elected officials serve the people of
Justice of the Peace Thomas and Christie were showing their love and s Ascension Parish.Ascension Parish Comes Out in Big
Numbers for Hayden White Parade
Over 200 vehicles from fire trucks, to For the past eight months, Hayden
many more emergency response vehicles, completed the grueling treatment
to fancy hot rod cars, to uplifted jeeps schedule at St. Jude Affiliate Clinic inside
came out this past weekend for the Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital.
“Surprise No More Chemo parade” for The surgery also required removing part
Ascension Parish resident Hayden White, of Hayden’s femur that can be manipu-
stated Chief Officer James E. LeBlanc. lated to grow with him, stated LeBlanc.
Parents Karen and Corey White, could not If you live in Ascension Parish, you
thank the more than 200 Ascension already know, this community continues
Parish residents and vehicles enough to come out time after time to support our
for showing their love and support for local residents when they need it, stated
Hayden, (8 years old) for this very large chief LeBlanc. What a blessing it
community parade for no more chemo was to see so many people show up,
treatment. The over two mile parade went to show their support for this
through the White Family neighborhood Ascension Parish family.
this past weekend.
312021-The Year Things Finally Got Better
(Hopefully)
by Bill Delaune
“A man went looking for
America and couldn’t find it
anywhere…”-“Easy Rider”-1969.
Okay boys and girls, strap
yourselves in tightly in the
Way-Back Time Machine as we
set the dial for 1969 and visit
Wyatt a.k.a.” Captain America”
(Peter Fonda) and Billy (Dennis
Hopper) on their motorcycle
journey across the United States
in search of spiritual freedom.
The counter-culture classic
“Easy Rider” also featured a
young ACLU lawyer George
Hanson (Jack Nicholson) who
delivers the memorable line-
“This used to be a helluva good
country. I can’t understand
what’s gone wrong with it.”
Of course, he is beaten to
death by some small town
rednecks while camping out in
Louisiana. But I won’t spoil the
movie for you if it ever pops up
on Netflix-or you can come
watch the uncut version on my
personal DVD. I just found
George’s quote to be eerily
timely over 50 years later.
However, as a faithful follower
of cousin Rhett’s “Positivity’s a
Plus” Facebook page, I refuse to
dwell on the negative events of
the past and concentrate all of
my positive energy on the
future-namely, this year 2021.
A wiser man than I once said,
“That’s why the Good Lord put
our eyes in front of the head
instead of the back-so we can to remember the disastrous few bucks on the side. Thus the “Got to be the shoes,” smiles
see where we’re going and not 2020 anyway. So without Fred- Loony Looters are invited to Looter MVP Astronaut Jones.
where we’ve been.” die Adu, let’s start with… take on the Capitol Chaos in “These are the Nikes we stole-
Which brings us to my annual January- the first-and hopefully last- I mean, borrowed-during the
“Year in Preview” column After Alabama blasts Ohio “What’s Happened to Average last peaceful demonstration.
where I fearlessly prognosticate State for another national Americans Bowl”. They made all the difference.”
events we can expect to take championship, the football The speed of the Looters Chaos coach Billy Joe-Jim
place in the upcoming year. I powers-that-be decide to proves too much for the Bob Ledbetter had a different
mean-with no offense to the organize one more football Chaos’s straight-ahead take on the outcome despite the
great Miami writer Dave Barry- game in an effort to unite the ramming attack and the Loonies large scoring deficit. “We was
anyone can do a “Year in Re- splintered country-and make a dominate 42-14. robbed,” he contended.
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view” column. And who wants“Everyone knows we won and field of 20, Trump surprises person can tolerate!” McConnell and the perennial
the officials stole it from us.” everyone by not challenging the November- candidate Bernie Sanders. And
February- outcome and appears quite President Biden gets his rising from the ashes of his
The Coronavirus plays one pleased with his acquisition. holidays a bit mixed-up and sets Florida mansion, like the
last cruel trick on the Super “At least we can use him for off a massive July 4th-type legendary Phoenix, one
Bowl knocking out starting breeding purposes-that’s where fireworks display on Donald J. Trump announces
quarterbacks Drew Brees and the real money is anyway,” Thanksgiving causing a rush of his candidacy.
Patrick Mahomes just before the he gloats. military personnel to the aid of The early favorite, however,
big game and all back-ups are Advisers are seen drawing the already jittery White House is a Harley-Davidson riding
quarantined with them. Facing a straws to be the one to inform security police. After consulting character known as “Captain
huge loss of TV revenue, Fox their boss that the horse is with his wife-who now has her America” preaching a return to
pulls color man Troy Aikman a gelding. own “Dr. Jill” television show, individual freedom in
out of the booth to direct the June- Biden agrees to be a one-term the country.
Chiefs and CBS counters with Crazy times at LSU as Paul President setting off a wild His slogan-“If you have a
Tony Romo to guide the Saints. Mainieri brings the Tigers back scramble in the month of… gun, shoot it-just not at other
The younger Romo sparks to Omaha for the College December- people. If you have a smoke,
New Orleans to an easy victory World Series only to be hit in Apparently bored with light it. If your same-sex
but Dallas owner Jerry Jones the head by Nebraska fans winning national championships neighbors want to get
contests the results claiming waving a sign protesting the in football, Alabama coach Nick married, wish them a
that since both replacements firing of the ex-Cornhusker’s Saban announces he is entering happy honeymoon.”
played for his franchise, the coach Bo Pelini. a new field-politics. The free spirit also promises
trophy belongs to the Cowboys. Unable to clear concussion “If dumb ass Tommy to bring all the troops home
March- protocol, Mainieri is replaced by Tuberville can win a seat in the and surround the nation’s
The NCAA’s March Madness legendary Tiger mentor Skip U.S. Senate, I should be able to borders in spite of the big oil
basketball tournament is Bertman who reinstates “Gorilla get elected President,” the companies’ protests.
scheduled entirely in Ball” and defeats Texas in likeable mentor contends. Oh yeah-and the year ends
Indianapolis and surrounding the finals. Vice president Kamala Harris without a pandemic or riots by
areas. With seating severely lim- July-August- throws her hat into the ring as either side and everyone has a
ited, the tourney chairman The Saints open summer does former vice president merry Christmas. Please.
enlists the help of former camp for the first time in years Mike Pence, Senator Mitch
Indiana coach Bob Knight who without aging quarterback
agrees to “throw in a few Drew Brees to become a
I’ve got your
chairs”. consultant for LSU. Coach Ed
back, Thumper!
April- Orgeron says Brees will be a
Bryson DeChambeau of valuable addition to his staff
Modesto, California appears to even though “He can’t throw
have won the 2021 Masters the bomb anymore”.
using his “weird science” “Besides, my new Defensive
technology to shoot a Co-coordinator has experience
tournament record 21-under stopping bombs,” says Coach
par. But President Biden O. introducing former Secretary
I’ve got
intervenes saying, “It would be of Defense Mark Esper who was
yours too
better for the country’s unity if fired by Donald Trump in
Boudreaux!
Tiger Woods was declared the January. “They should be
winner instead of some great together. Go Tigers.”
Frenchman.” September-
May- Network executives assure
Visibly upset over the moving Ken Jennings his job in not in
of the PGA Championship in “Jeopardy” after he gives the
New Jersey and the Open answer to “Greatest Game Show
Championship in Scotland from Host Ever” as Pat Sajak.
his Trump courses, the October-
ex-President decides to explore A Halloween equality march
a new venture-horse racing. turns violent when a woman
Trump purchases a 3-year old carrying a sign that reads
named Money Means Nothing “Tolerance” attacks a member A SCENSION PA RISH
for a mere five million dollars of the counter-protest.
and enters the lightly-raced
horse in the Kentucky Derby.
Later she is heard to tell
reporters, “Intolerance, my
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