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BREAUX BRIDGE – Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on June 26, 2019, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single vehicle crash on LA Hwy 341 near Armond Joseph Road in St. Martin Parish. The crash ultimately took the life of 38-year-old Ryan Shrimpf of Arnaudville.
The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Shrimpf was driving a 2001 GMC Sierra northbound on LA Hwy 341. For unknown reasons, the vehicle traveled off the roadway, struck a culvert and overturned. Shrimpf was not properly restrained, and suffered fatal injuries. Shrimpf was not properly restrained, and he was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries received in the crash. Impairment is unknown at this time, but standard toxicology samples were obtained for analysis. This crash remains under investigation, and there is no further information at this time.
Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists to always make good decisions while in a motor vehicle. Never drive while impaired, fatigued, or distracted, always ensure every occupant is properly restrained, and follow all traffic laws. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions such as these can often mean the difference between life and death.

ERATH — A Mass of Christian burial for Loula Duhon Vice, 94, will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 3 p.m. in Erath with Father Metrejean officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Erath.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Erath on Friday, June 28, 2019 from 9 a.m. until time of services with a recitation of the rosary at 11 a.m.
Loula, born in Jefferson Island and a resident of Erath, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at her residence. She enjoyed her time serving as a member of the Catholic Daughters, the Town and Country Demonstration, Les Travailleures, the Ladies Altar Society, and took pleasure in gardening, cooking, and especially camping at the beach with her family and friends.
She is survived by her son Leland Vice and his wife Debra of Kaplan; her daughters, Audrey Renard and her husband Junius of Erath, Sheila Migues and her husband Jimmie of Delcambre, and Ramona Granger of Austin, TX; her grandchildren Ashey Granger, Jarrod Granger, Brent Granger, Crystal Migues Legnon, Nicole Migues Lopez, Toby Choate, Jade Renard Darby, Lauren Renard, Colby Simon, and Rickey Simon; her great-grandchildren Cross Granger, Addison Granger, Harris Granger, Justin Legnon, Caitlin Legnon, Cameron Legnon, Madison Legnon, Luke Lopez, Jake Lopez, Kyleigh Choate, Rhylan Choate, McKenzie Darby, Bailey Darby, Kelby Simon, Keelee Simon, Harlee Simon, and Kyan Simon; and her great-great grandchild Harper Legnon.
She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Vice; her parents Elier Duhon and Ada Schexnayder; her brothers Jessie Duhon and Percy Duhon; her sisters Gladys Hulin and Audrey Provost; and her son-in-law Harris Granger.
Serving as pallbearers will be Justin Legnon, Toby Choate, Jace Hebert, Jamel Darby, Jarrod Granger, and Brent Granger.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath 209 E. Putnam St. Erath, LA 70533 (337)937-0405 is in charge of the arrangements.

Vermilion Parish Farm Bureau Federation members and guests attended the 97th Annual La. Farm Bureau Convention June 20-23, at the Marriott in New Orleans.
Vermilion Parish was very well represented in many contests and received numerous awards this year.
Vermilion Parish Farm Bureau President, Bryan Simon accepted the Five Gold Star Award from La. Farm Bureau President, Ronnie Anderson.
This award is designed to recognize parish Farm Bureaus for outstanding program achievements which involve leaders and members in programs to meet the needs of farmers today and tomorrow.
Roslyn Simon, Vermilion Parish Women’s Committee Chairman accepted the Women’s Leadership Award of Excellence from Denise Cannatella and Ronnie Anderson. This state award recognizes the parish Women’s Committee with the most accomplishments across the state. Roslyn is also serving as a District Director for the La. Women’s Leadership Committee.
On behalf of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee, John and Leah McLain and Aaron and Jamie Lee accepted the YF&R Award of Merit. This award is presented to parish committees that promote and strengthen programs in the total Farm Bureau
organization and provide opportunities for training and leadership.
Vermilion had three individuals that competed in the Young Farmer & Rancher Contests. Leah McLain was a finalist in the Outstanding Young Farm Woman Contest. This contest is designed to recognize women for outstanding achievement in agriculture and promote leadership development.
Aaron Lee participated in the Discussion Meet. This competition is designed to show ones abilities to analyze agricultural issues and decide on solutions that best meet their needs.
Philip and Chelsie Domingues participated in the Achievement Award Contest. This contest is based on production agriculture and leadership achievement.
Vermilion had three students that competed in the Youth Contests. Nicholas LeBlanc, son of Steven and Manique LeBlanc competed in the Talent Contest.
Destiny Alarcon, daughter of Mark and Anita Alarcon competed in the Talk Meet Contest.
Victoria Roussel, daughter of Mark Roussel and Donise Girouard competed in the Queen’s Contest. For the first time since the 1960’s, Vermilion Parish Queen won the state title. Victoria has been training for this her entire life and her dream has finally come true. To say the least, Victoria is very excited for this opportunity and can’t wait to start this once in a lifetime journey as the 2019 La. Farm Bureau Queen. (By: Gwen Broussard, Vermilion Parish Farm Bureau Federation Assistant)

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is accepting applications for the 2019 lottery teal hunts on the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WCA) in Vermilion Parish.

Available dates include Saturday, Sept. 14; Sunday, Sept. 15; Tuesday, Sept. 17; Thursday, Sept. 19; Saturday, Sept. 20; Sunday, Sept. 22; Wednesday, Sept. 25; Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29.

Persons 18 years of age or older can apply and only one application per hunter will be accepted. Applications are available on the LDWF web site at http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/refuge/lottery-applications or by writing to LDWF, Attention: White Lake Teal Hunt, 2000 Quail Drive, Room 418, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.

Completed applications must be received by close of business on July 25, 2019. A $5 non-refundable administration fee in the form of a check or money order made payable to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries must accompany each application. ( NO CASH ACCEPTED).
Each applicant who is selected will be allowed to bring one additional hunter as a guest. All hunters must have appropriate licenses, including a basic hunting license (or Louisiana Sportsman’s Paradise license), a Louisiana duck license, federal duck stamp and HIP permit.

Successful applicants will be notified by mail and required to submit an additional check or money order for $250 per hunt party. Applications are non-transferrable.

For more information on White Lake WCA teal season lottery hunts, contact Wayne Sweeney at 337-536-9400, ext. 1, or wsweeney@wlf.la.gov .

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. For more information, visit us at www.wlf.la.gov. To receive recreational or commercial fishing email and text alerts, signup at http://www.wlf.la.gov/signup.