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Barak Dale Milton passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Kinchen Funeral Home on 218 N Saint Valerie Street in Abbeville, LA 70510
Rev. John E Allen will serve as Celebrant.
He was born, April 12, 1978 in Dallas, Texas to the union of Wilson and Edith Milton. Although he made some mistakes as we all do, Barak loved life and he loved his family, especially his “baby girl,” Trinity. He loved talking with friends and family and spending time with his nieces and nephews when the opportunity arose. He had a way of making us laugh at any moment. He always had the right words.
He leaves to cherish his memories his father, Wilson Milton Jr.; one daughter, Trinity Readom; sister, Destiny Milton; brother, Christopher Fauntleroy Sr. (Jacqueline); aunts: Patricia Petry and Mary Monroe (Calvin) of Abbeville, LA Stella Petry Broussard (Kevin) of Maurice, LA, Lynda Calloway and Brenda Hall of Houston, TX; Delores Gentry (Melvin) of Houston, TX; uncle, Paul Petry of Abbeville, LA; great aunt, Victorine Petry Broussard of Abbeville, LA; nephews: Christopher Fauntleroy Jr., Christian Fauntleroy, Quinton Marshall, Tyrinn Andrews, Derrian Fauntleroy, Khol Fauntleroy; nieces: Casiopao Malveaux, Ariyan Berotte, Logan Milton, Dakota Fauntleroy, Amori Milton, Bailey Fauntleroy, Rhayne Fauntleroy, Jayci Milton; great niece: Kyri Berotte; and Devyn and Lawan Perro, Jr. who he loved as his own nephews as well as a host of other relatives and friends
He now joins in glory with his mother: Edith Petry Milton; maternal grandparents: Eldridge and Estelle Petry of Abbeville, LA; paternal grandparents: Wilson Sr. and Delores Milton of Houston, TX; niece: Je’Mori Fauntleroy; and a host of other relatives.
October 2, 1938 ~ January 23, 2019
ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 25, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Audrey Ann Clark Hargrave, 80, who died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Brent Duhon, Craig Duhon, Floyd LaPointe, Steven Thibodeaux, Tyler Duhon and Tristan Duhon.
Audrey is survived by her five children, Brent Duhon, Craig Duhon (Mary), Becky Duhon (Freddie), Tina LaPointe (Floyd), and Kim Thibodeaux (Steven); brother, Hollis Clark; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ednor Hargarve; parents, Oran Clark and the former Willa Trahan; son, Marcus Duhon; and brothers, Glenn Clark and Roland Clark.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Friday, January 25, 2019, from 8:00 AM until 12:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.
LAFAYETTE – Shortly after 1 a.m. on Jan. 24, 2019, Troop I was notified of a crash involving multiple vehicles on I-10 eastbound east of Louisiana Ave. in Lafayette Parish.
The crash claimed the lives of 24-year-old Geri Glasco of Arnaudville, and 45-year-old Kenneth McNeil of Houston, TX.
The preliminary investigation revealed that 67-year-old William Rawlings of Killeen, TX was driving a 2010 Freightliner 18-wheeler eastbound on I-10 when he encountered slow moving traffic in an active construction zone. For unknown reasons, Rawlings was unable to slow down in a timely manner and struck the rear of a 2015 Dodge Ram pickup driven by McNeil. That initial crash began a chain reaction involving a total of five vehicles. McNeil’s vehicle was pushed into Glasco’s vehicle, a 2017 Ford Escape. Glasco’s Ford then struck the rear of a second 18-wheeler, which in turn struck another 18-wheeler.
McNeil and Glasco both suffered fatal injuries as a result of the crash. They were pronounced deceased on scene by the Lafayette Parish Coroner’s Office. Impairment is unknown and standard toxicology tests are pending. Rawlings submitted a breath sample which showed no alcohol present at the time of the crash. The investigation is ongoing, and charges may be pending.
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. Taking simple precautions such as these can often mean the difference between life and death.
Jean Broussard, the new president, talks with vice president Laura LeBeouf after Tuesday’s meeting.
It took only one vote.
The Vermilion Parish School Board was able to select a new board president and vice president on Tuesday during a special board meeting.
On the first vote, the school board voted 8-0 to name Jean Broussard as the new president of the school board.
It was unanimous only because Broussard was the only name on the ballot.
The two names nominated for president were Broussard and board member Kibbie Pillette.
Earlier in the month, the school board was deadlocked 4-4 on naming a president between Pillette and Broussard. At Tuesday’s meeting, both men were nominated again.
But before the first vote was taken, Pillette withdrew his name.
“Let me say that I withdraw my name for president simply because I want this board to function as one board. We can’t solve anything if we continue to split and continue to fight. I want to end that.”
Broussard thanked Pillette for the action he took. Broussard said had the board voted 4-4, he was going to do what Pillette did before the second vote was taken.
“I would have broken the tie by withdrawing my name,” said Broussard. “We are the board. We have to begin picking up the pieces and move on.”
With a new board president, the board had to select a board vice president. The nominations were brand new board member Jason Roy and Laura LeBeouf, who was the vice president for the last year.
LeBeouf won after a 5-3 vote.
Voting for her were LeBeouf, Pillette, Dale Stelly, David Dupuis, and Broussard. Voting for Roy were Chris Gautreaux, Kristy Hebert, and Roy.
After the regular meeting was over, Broussard and LeBeouf stood up and hugged one another and talked to each other for another 15 minutes.
They will serve one year as president and vice president.
William Thibodeaux will be inducted into the Order of Living Legends next month.
Andy Perrin, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Acadian Museum, announces that the Acadian Museum will induct William Thibodeaux into its Order of Living Legends on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
The event will take place at the French Table, Bernard Bertrand House, 1023 The Boulevard, Rayne at 10 a.m.
Thibodeaux is a native of Rayne, Louisiana.
He was one of five children—three boys and two girls born to Wilson Thibodeaux and the former Rose Mae Menard of Mire. He grew up in a French-speaking community, and like most Acadians during that era, French was his first language.
Thibodeaux failed in the first grade because he could not speak English. He attended Rayne High School and at the age of 18 enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam conflict. He served on board the U.S.S. O’Bannon (DD-450), a World War II era destroyer. It was one of the two most decorated navy ships of all World War II vessels, which he is most proud of. This was where he got his love of history—through books while in the Navy. Thibodeaux is married to the love of his life—the former Judy Clark of Riceville, La.
After serving his country Thibodeaux hired on with a Fortune 500 company—Southern Pacific Railroad and later Union Pacific Railroad, where he was employed for 44 wonderful years. He was fortunate to have spent his entire career working for the railroad between Houston and New Orleans. This was where he got his passion for history. One of his many chores as Roadmaster with the railroad was making twice monthly inspection trips of the railroad property by train on his assigned territory. This gave him a perfect opportunity to view the railroad while hear interesting stories. This is where he heard many stories and met some of the nicest people. After retiring, Thibodeaux began writing stories that he had heard earlier in life. Some stories go all the way back to his early childhood.
For the last decade or so, Thibodeaux has led a French table group in Rayne (la table Française de Rayne et histoire) every Saturday morning beginning at 9:30.
Each week he selects and compiles a list of about 30 Cajun French words and phrases that he sends to recipients. He occasionally has invited guest who share their stories.
Each session is audio-video recorded and archived at Dupré Library for posterity. And, for more than three years now, Thibodeaux has conducted a monthly history talk at Hospice of Acadiana in Lafayette.
The stories he shares all have historical significance to the Acadiana region. His talks are about people, places and events of long ago. They are also audio-video recorded and archived at Dupré Library. The talks are mostly from information he has researched or written about.
Thibodeaux will soon be a published author. He is nearly finished assembling a book and it should be released sometime around May or June 2019.
His book is titled: Hidden History of Acadiana. It is a compilation of non-fictional short stories that he has written over the years about people, places and events of long, long ago.
The Living Legends series, free and open to the public, honors individuals who have helped shape and define the Cajun culture. The program is hosted by the Acadian Museum of Erath (acadianmuseum.com), a nonprofit organization. Corporate sponsor for the program is the law firm of Perrin, Landry, & deLaunay. For more information, you may call 937-0012, and visit www.acadianmuseum.com to view a complete list of all prior inductees.
Farrell Campbell Lewis was born on September 8, 1963 to the union of Rudolph Campbell, Jr. and Gaynell Robinson Campbell in Abbeville, La.
She departed this earth on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center with her husband by her side. She was a devoted wife of 30 years to Gregory Lewis.
She was preceded in death by her father, Rudolph Campbell, Jr. and her mother, Gaynell Robinson Campbell; maternal grandparents: Webber Robinson, Sr., and Myrtle Lyons Robinson; Uncle Webber Robinson, Jr.; paternal grandparents: Rudolph Campbell, Sr. and Vernice Joiner Campbell.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Gregory Lewis; children in love: Quintin (Tashana), LaRae (Twayne) and Alex (Adrina); Uncle Wade (Catherine); mother in love: Lorena (Larry); 2 brothers: Graylin (Deena), Allen (Carla); 3 sisters: Rulanda (Aaron), Dione (Michael) and Nicole (Aidan); 6 Godchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held at Lighthouse for Jesus Ministries, Inc. from 8 am until religious services at 10am. She will be laid to rest at Pleasant Green Cemetery in Abbeville, La. Condolences may be sent to the family at Desselle Funeral Home (jrose@dessellefuneralhome.com) or Lighthouse for Jesus Ministries, Inc. 6526 Chiasson Road Abbeville, La 70510.
Services entrusted to Desselle Funeral Home, owners Theophilus and Jonathan Rose.
August 22, 1944 - January 18, 2019
ABBEVILLE — Services will be held Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 9928 US-167, Abbeville, LA 70510.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Lovenia; and brothers, Al, Sam and Russell.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lois; and their sons, Tony and Kevin; and daughter-in-law, Katie.
We can’t wait to see him again in the world that God promises at Revelation 21:4.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.
A Vermilion Parish jury convicted Elizabeth Trahan, 26, of vehicular homicide after a two-day trial before Judge Durwood Conque.
Trahan is facing a sentence of five to 30 hard labor.
On September 12, 2015 Louisiana State Police were dispatched to a vehicle and motorcycle crash in which 51-year-old Carl Johnson was killed. Mr. Johnson was the driver of the motorcycle. The occupants of the vehicle were Elizabeth Trahan and her boyfriend, Victor Guilamo.
Witnesses at the scene identified Trahan as the driver of the vehicle with said vehicle going in excess of 70 miles per hour in a 65 miles per hour zone. Trahan denied being the driver of the vehicle and indicated that it was Guilamo who was driving but after a lengthy investigation by the Louisiana State Police it was determined that Trahan indeed was the driver. Lab analysis revealed that Trahan had four types of drugs in her system including marijuana.
Guilamo is currently facing an obstruction of justice charge and injuring public records. He currently has a bench warrant out for his arrest.
Assistant District Attorney John Ghio prosecuted the case. Judge Conque will determine the sentence after a presentence investigation and hearing.
Emily Vidalier of F.I.-E.B. Elementary 4-H showed the Champion and Champion Vermilion Bred Breeding Ewe at the 45th Annual Vermilion 4-H Livestock Show, held January 11-12th in Abbeville. Emily also placed first in her showmanship division and was awarded a belt buckle for her work. Pictured with Emily and her awards is her Mom, Shannon Vidalier.
The winner of the 2019 Denise Lene Gastal Memorial Showmanship Award was Isaac Duhon of Mt. Carmel Elementary. Each year the award is presented to the best beef showman from all age groups. The award is given in memory of Denise for all the work she did to help young beef exhibitors with their project. The award is sponsored by Joey, Michelle, Dilan and Paige Comeaux. Pictured are: Tyler Musslewhite, beef judge; Isaac Duhon, Paige Comeaux, Michelle Comeaux and Kaylee McLain (in front).
Hailey Vincent of Erath High 4-H showed the Grand Champion Market Lamb at the 45th Annual Vermilion 4-H Livestock Show held January 11-12th.
Senior Hog Premier Exhibitor at the 45th Annual Vermilion 4-H Livestock Show was Mallory Meaux of Kaplan High 4-H. Pictured with Mallory are the buyers of her hog, representatives from Diamond L Cattle and Crowley Grain.
Bradyn Bearb of F.I.-E.B. Elementary 4-H showed the Reserve Champion Market Lamb, as well as, the Reserve Champion Breeding Ewe at the 45th Annual Vermilion 4-H Livestock show held last weekend at the Cecil McCrory Exhibit Building in Abbeville. Pictured with Bradyn is his sister, Lexi Stelly.
The 45th Annual Vermilion Parish 4-H Livestock Show and Sale was a great success.
It involved 157 young people who exhibited over 240 head of livestock (beef, sheep, goats, dairy, and swine) and 110 poultry entries. This event is organized by the LSU AgCenter Extension Service and was held January 11-12, at the Cecil McCrory Exhibit Building in Abbeville. A large crowd was on hand to witness the skills of these 4-H’ers and to view the extensive exhibition of the highest quality stock in Vermilion Parish.
The sale of market animals totaled $173,158.20, of which $14,550.00 was raised for the Vermilion 4-H Foundation. A total of 68 market hogs sold with an average of $ 8.39 per pound, 17 market lambs sold with an average of $ 12.03 per pound, 4 commercial heifers sold with an average of $ 2,875.00 per head, 1 steer sold with an average of $ 2.40 per pound and 4 market goats sold for an average of $12.75 per pound.
The Overall Grand Champion Market Hog and Overall Vermilion Bred Champion Market Hog was exhibited by Kennedy Marceaux of Rene Rost Middle School. The Champion Market Hog Awards are sponsored by Kenneth and Darlene Primeaux. The Overall Reserve Champion Market Hog and Overall Reserve Champion Vermilion Bred Market Hog was exhibited by Mallory Meaux of Kaplan High School, and purchased by Sheriff Mike Couvillon for $13.00 per pound. Reserve Champion Market Hog Awards were sponsored by Diamond G Meats.
The Overall Grand Champion Market Lamb was exhibited by Ethan Goutierrez of Erath High School. The lamb sold for $16.50 per pound and was purchased by Gabe Marceaux, Assessor. The award for Overall Champion Lamb was sponsored in memory of J. G. (Ken Broussard). Bradyn Bearb of F.I.-E.B. Elementary exhibited the Overall Reserve Champion Market Lamb. It was purchased by members of the Vermilion Parish School Board for $ 15.00 per pound. This award is sponsored in memory of Fred Zaunbrecher by Hugh and Sherry Zaunbrecher. The Overall Champion Vermilion Bred Market Lamb was shown by Coleen Perrin of Rene Rost Middle School. The Reserve Champion Vermilion Bred Market Lamb was shown by Emily Vidalier of F.I.-E.B. Elementary,
The Grand Champion Market Goat was shown by Hailey Vincent of Erath High School. The Reserve Champion Market Goat was shown by Charly Menard of Rene Rost Middle. The Grand Champion Breeding Buck was shown by Ethan Weygand, Kaplan High School. The Reserve Champion Breeding Buck was shown by Kobe Ernest of Erath Middle School.
The Champion and Champion Vermilion Bred Doe was shown by Hailey Vincent of Erath High School. The Reserve Champion Breeding Doe was shown by Katie Romero of Kaplan High School. All awards for the breeding and market goat classes were sponsored by Ayla Baugh.
The Steer award was sponsored by Foster Lanie. The Grand Champion Steer was shown by Caitlin Roy, of Kaplan High School 4-H Club. It was purchased by Louisiana Senator Bob Hensgens and Vermilion Parish Police Juror, Kevin Sagrera for $ 2.40 per pound.
SWINE SHOWMANSHIP:
9-10 Year Olds (Buckle sponsored in memory of Jane Menard) -----1st place & Belt Buckle Winner, Paityn Martin, Rene Rost Middle School; 2nd place, Owen Marceaux, Kaplan Elementary ; 3rd place, Luke McLain, Mt. Carmel Elementary; 4th place, Madison Lange, Cecil Picard Elem; and 5th place, Colby Broussard, Dozier Elementary.
11-12 Year Olds (Buckle sponsored by Dewey Domingues, Southern Sugar)(2 splits) -----1st place & Belt Buckle winner, Ellie Marceaux, Rene Rost Middle; 1st, Lane Turnley, Rene Rost Middle; 2nd, Emily-Grace Roden, Rene Rost Middle; 2nd, Lane Primeaux, Rene Rost Middle; 3rd, Lane Demette, F.I.-E.B. Elementary; 3rd, Braxton Duhon, Rene Rost Middle; 4th, Hallie Primeaux, Rene Rost Middle; 4th, Nicole Harrington, North Vermilion Middle; 5th, Allie Falgout, Dozier Elementary; and 5th, CobyJake Landry, Dozier Elementary.
13-14 Year Olds (Buckle sponsored by Dronet’s Floor Gallery)-----1st place and Champion Buckle Winner, Katie Domingue, Erath Middle School; 2nd place, Leighton Turnley, Rene Rost Middle; 3rd place, Reese Broussard, Rene Rost Middle; 4th place, Katie Romero, Kaplan High School; and 5th place, Amelia Detraz, Mt. Carmel Elementary.
15 & Older-----(Buckle sponsored by G & H Outdoor Store - 2 splits) 1st place and Champion Buckle Winner, Hunter Lepretre of Gueydan High; 1st place, Mallory Meaux of Kaplan High School; 2nd place, Dillion Domingue, Erath High; 2nd place, Gabrielle Marceaux, Kaplan High School; 3rd place, Adam Soileau, Erath High School; 3rd place, Kailie Hebert, Kaplan High School; 4th place, Nicholas Choate, Vermilion Catholic High; 4th place, Shelby Landry, Erath High School; 5th place, Ann-Marie Lange, Vermilion Catholic High; and 5th place, Kayleigh Istre, Harvest Time Christian Academy.
BREEDING SWINE:
Division Breeding Gilt Champions were: Nicole Harrington exhibited the Division Champion Commercial Gilt; Olivia Stelly showed the Division Champion Duroc Breeding Gilt; and Allie Falgout showed the Division Champion AOB Gilt.
The Overall Grand Champion Breeding Gilt was shown by Olivia Stelly, F.I-E.B. Elementary. The Overall Reserve Champion and Champion Vermilion Bred Breeding Gilt was shown by Nicole Harrington, North Vermilion Middle School. The Overall Reserve Champion Vermilion Bred Breeding Gilt was shown by Allie Falgout, Dozier Elementary.
The Commercial Breeding Gilt awards were sponsored by Diamond G Meats. All Breeding Gilt Awards were sponsored by Wayne and Rhonda Miller.
SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP:
9-11 Years Old: (Buckle sponsored by Ethan Goutierrez in memory of his Dad, Garrett Goutierrez and Grandfather, Ned Goutierrez) - 1st, Emily Vidalier, F.I.-E.B. Elementary; 2nd, Coleen Perrin, Rene Rost Middle; 3rd, Asa Guidry, Jesse Owens Elementary; 4th, Tate Guidry, Jesse Owens Elementary; Lane Goutierrez, Dozier Elementary; and 6th, Adalyn Boudreaux, Cecil Picard Elementary.
12-14 Years Old: (Buckle sponsored in Memory of Guy LeDoux) - 1st, Ava Breaux, Gueydan High; 2nd, Bradyn Bearb, F.I.-E.B. Elementary; and 3rd, Ava Petry, Rene Rost Middle School.
15 Years and Older: (Buckle sponsored by Benny Goutierrez, Benny G’s Feed & Farm Supply) - 1st, Ethan Goutierrez, Erath High; 2nd, Mallory Meaux, Kaplan High; and 3rd, Lexi Stelly, Kaplan High.
BREEDING SHEEP:
The Grand Champion and Champion Vermilion Bred Commercial Ewe was shown by Emily Vidalier of F.I.-E. B. Elementary. The Reserve Champion and Reserve Champion Vermilion Bred Commercial Ewe was shown by Bradyn Bearb of F.I.-E.B. Elementary. These awards were sponsored by Rixby, Rita, and Harold Marceaux.
GOAT SHOWMANSHIP: (Buckle sponsored by Ayla Baugh)
Winners in the 13 and under Goat Showmanship were: 1st, Morgan Breaux; 2nd, Kobe Earnest; 3rd, Gracyn Meaux; 4th, Mathiew Breaux, Maltrait Memorial; 5th Charley Menard, Rene Rost Middle; 6th, Kole Cantonwine, ARCH; and 7th Sierra Dugas, Kaplan Elementary.
Goat Showmanship winners in the 14 years and older category were: 1st, Ethan Weygand, Kaplan High; 2nd, Karli Broussard, Kaplan High; 3rd, Hailey Vincent, Erath High and 4th, Katie Romero, Kaplan High.
The Overall Champion Goat Showman was Morgan Breaux of Maltrait Memorial Catholic School.
BREEDING GOATS:
The Overall Champion Breeding Goat was shown by Ethan Weygand of Kaplan High School. The Overall Reserve Champion Breeding Goat was shown by Katie Romero of Kaplan High School. The Champion Vermilion Bred Breeding Goat was shown by Hailey Vincent of Erath High.
MARKET GOATS:
The Overall Champion Market Goat was shown by Hailey Vincent of Erath High School. The Reserve Champion Market Goat was shown by Charly Menard of Rene Rost Middle School.
All Breeding and Market Goat Awards were sponsored by Ayla Baugh.
BEEF SHOWMANSHIP:
9-10 Year Olds (Buckle sponsored by Trahan Brangus in Memory of Teenie Man and Florine Hebert – ---- 1st and Buckle Winner was Sierra Dugas of Kaplan Elementary School, 2nd, Jillian Hebert of Jesse Owens Elementary; and 3rd, Shawnee Ross, Cecil Picard Elementary.
11-12 Year Olds (Buckle sponsored in memory of Freddie LeMaire, Jr. by The Gaspard Family and Scottie Lemaire)----- 1st and Belt Buckle Winner, Isaac Duhon, Mt. Carmel Elementary; 2nd, Allen McLain, III, Mt. Carmel Elementary; 3rd, Grant Vaughn, Mt. Carmel Elementary; 4th, Colten Esthay, Rene Rost Middle School; and 5th, Blaise Hebert, Jesse Owens Elementary.
13-14 Year Olds-----(Buckle sponsored by Red Angel Ventures, LLC) 1st, and Belt Buckle Winner, Emma Lege, Mt. Carmel Elementary; 2nd, Drake Carlin, F.I.-E.B. Elementary; 3rd, Lillie Thibodeaux, Mt. Carmel Elementary; 4th, Tayler Guidry, At-Large; and 5th, Collin Arnould, North Vermilion Middle School.
15 & Older----- (Buckle sponsored in memory of Gary Mayard by his daughters Jessa and Gina and grandchildren, Ava Grace, Manning and Reese)-(1st Split)--1st Ryan McLain, Vermilion Catholic High; 2nd, Celine Auzenne, North Vermilion High; 3rd, Ty Hebert, Kaplan High School; 4th, Sydney Luquette, Erath High School; and 5th, Fallon Lege, Vermillion Catholic High School
15 & Older---- (2nd Split) 1st and Belt Buckle Winner, Caitlin Roy, Kaplan High School; 2nd, Carly Hebert, Abbeville High School; 3rd, Hailey Vincent, Erath High School; 4th, Hannah Reed, North Vermilion High School; and 5th, McKenzie Duhon, Kaplan High School.
The Denise Gastal Memorial Award for Overall Champion Beef Showman was won by Isaac Duhon of Mt. Carmel Elementary. The award is sponsored in Denise’s memory by Joey, Michelle, Paige and Dilan Comeaux.
BREEDING BEEF SHOW
The Overall Champion and Champion Vermilion Bred Commercial Heifer was exhibited by Adrian Carlin of Kaplan High School. The Overall Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer was also exhibited by Adrian Carlin. Commercial heifer awards were sponsored by Chad Dartez Trucking and LeMaire Cattle Company.
Awards for the Grey Brahman breed were sponsored in memory of Bryan Veazey by the Bryan Veazey Family. The Grand Champion Grey Brahman Bull was shown by Caitlin Roy of Kaplan High School. The Grand Champion Vermilion Bred and Reserve Champion Grey Brahman Bull was shown by Grant Hardin of Kaplan High. Reserve Champion Vermilion Bred Grey Brahman Bull was shown by Drake Carlin of F.I.-E.B. Elementary.
The Champion Grey Brahman Heifer was shown by Isaac Duhon of Mt. Carmel Elementary. Isaac also exhibited the Reserve Champion Grey Brahman Heifer. The Champion Vermilion Bred Grey Brahman Heifer was shown by Ty Hebert of Kaplan High School. The Reserve Champion Vermilion Bred Grey Brahman Heifer was shown by Sara Felix of Erath High School.
The Champion and Reserve Champion Red Brahman Bull awards were sponsored by Craig and Carleen Frederick. Luke Hebert of J. H. Williams Middle School showed the Grand Champion and Grand Champion Vermilion Bred Red Brahman Bull.
Calvin and Lorraine LeBouef sponsored the Red Brahman Heifer awards. Isaac Duhon of Mt. Carmel Elementary exhibited the Grand Champion Red Brahman Heifer. The Reserve Champion and Grand Champion Vermilion Bred Red Brahman Heifer was shown by Carly Hebert of Abbeville High School. Lane Frederick of J. H. Williams Middle School showed the Champion Vermilion Bred Red Brahman Heifer.
The Santa Gertrudis show awards were sponsored by Troy and Monique Luquette. The Champion and Champion Vermilion Bred Santa Gertrudis Bull was shown by Abbie Mouton of Abbeville High School. The Reserve Champion and Reserve Champion Vermilion Bred Santa Gertrudis Bull was shown by Logan Hebert of Kaplan High.
The Champion Santa Gertrudis Heifer was shown by Tayler Guidry, At-Large 4-H member. Abbie Mouton of Abbeville High showed the Reserve Champion Santa Gertrudis Heifer. The Grand Champion Vermilion Bred Santa Gertrudis Heifer was shown by Collin Hebert of Kaplan High School. The Reserve Champion Vermilion Bred Santa Gertrudis Heifer was exhibited by Maggie Mouton of Abbeville High School.
Chris and Andi Herpin sponsored the Braford awards at the 2019 Vermilion Parish Livestock Show. Christopher Broussard of Abbeville High School showed the Champion and Champion Vermilion Bred Braford Bull.
The Grand Champion Braford Heifer was shown by Hailey Vincent of Erath High School. The Reserve Grand Champion and Champion Vermilion Bred Braford Heifer was shown by Blaise Hebert of Jesse Owens Elementary. Sierra Dugas of Kaplan Elementary showed the Reserve Champion Vermilion Bred Braford Heifer.
Beefmaster Show awards were sponsored by Guidry Cattle Company. The Champion and Champion Vermilion Bred Beefmaster Bull was shown by Gabriel Guilbeaux of Erath High School.
The Champion Beefmaster Heifer was shown by Collin Arnould of North Vermilion Middle School. Collin also showed the Reserve Champion Beefmaster Heifer. The Champion Vermilion Bred Beefmaster Heifer was shown by Tayler Guidry, At-Large 4-H member. The Reserve Champion Vermilion Bred Beefmaster Heifer was shown by Gabriel Guilbeaux of Erath High School.
The AOB Brahman Influence awards were sponsored by Tim and Gwen Broussard. The Champion and Champion Vermilion Bred AOB Brahman Influence Bull was shown by Lindsey Detraz of Kaplan High School.
The Champion AOB Brahman Influence Heifer was shown by Tayler Guidry, At-Large 4-H Member. The Reserve Champion AOB Brahman Influence Heifer was exhibited by Adrian Carlin of Kaplan High School. The Champion Vermilion Bred AOB Brahman Influence Heifer was shown by Lindsey Detraz of Kaplan High School. Ty Detraz of J. H. Williams Middle School showed the Reserve Champion Vermilion Bred AOB Brahman Influence Heifer.
The AOB Non-Brahman Influence show awards were sponsored by Foster Lanie. The Grand Champion and Champion Vermilion Bred AOB Non-Brahman Influence Bull was shown by Caitlin Roy of Kaplan High School. The Reserve Champion and Reserve Champion Vermilion Bred AOB Non-Brahman Influence Bull was shown by Celine Auzenne of North Vermilion High School
The Champion AOB Non-Brahman Influence Heifer was shown by Caitlin Roy of Kaplan High School. The Reserve Champion and Champion Vermilion Bred AOB Non-Brahman Influence Heifer was shown by Celine Auzenne of North Vermilion High School.
DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP:
The buckle for Dairy Showman was sponsored by Planters Rice Mill.
The 1st and Overall Champion Dairy Showman was Adrian Carlin, Kaplan High School; 2nd, Tayler Guidry, At-Large Member; 3rd, Jillian Hebert, North Vermilion Middle School; 4th, Olivia Stelly, F.I.-E.B. Elementary; and 5th, Ashly Leyva, F.I.-E.B. Elementary.
BREEDING DAIRY
The Dairy Show awards were sponsored by Wilhelm Farms, Ed and Susan Wilhelm.
The Division Champion AOB Dairy Cow was shown by Adrian Carlin of Kaplan High School. The Division Reserve Champion and Champion Vermilion Bred AOB Dairy Cow was shown by Ashly Leyva of F.I.-E.B. Elementary.
The Division Champion Commercial Dairy Heifer was shown by Olivia Stelly of F.I.-E.B. Elementary. The Division Reserve Champion Commercial Dairy Heifer was shown by Jillian Broussard of North Vermilion Middle School
The Overall Champion Dairy Cow was shown by Adrian Carlin of Kaplan High School. The Overall Reserve Champion Dairy Cow was shown by Olivia Stelly of F.I.-E.B. Elementary.
POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP
Awards for the 14 and Over Poultry showmanship were donated by Lloyd and Peggy Suire. Results were: 1st, Katherine Matte, Gueydan High School; 2nd, Hannah Scroggins, North Vermilion Middle School; 3rd, Jason Freeman, North Vermilion High School; 4th, Isaac Primeaux, ARCH; 5th, Daniel Lange, Erath High School; 6th Cole Lange, Erath High School; 7th, Courtland Rodrigue, North Vermilion High; and 8th, Jonathan Theriot, Vermilion Catholic High School.
Awards for the 13 and Under Poultry showmanship were donated by Al and Leisa Lee. Results were: 1st, Kinsey Waits, North Vermilion Middle School; 2nd, Evelyn Primeaux, ARCH; 3rd, Jace Freeman, North Vermilion Middle School; 4th, Kloe’ Broussard, LeBlanc Elementary; 5th, Olivia Stelly, F.I.-E.B. Elementary; 6th, Haiden Davidson, F.I.-E.B. Elementary; 7th, Alyssa Gaspard, F.I.-E.B. Elementary; 8th, Francisco Leyva, F.I.-E.B. Elementary; 9th, Ellie Primeaux, ARCH; and 10th, Lane Demette, F.I.-E.B. Elementary.
POULTRY SHOW:
Lanie Farms, Al and Darla Lanie, sponsored the awards for the Poultry Show. Winning Best of Show was Jace Freeman with his Standard Light Brahmas Cockerel. Jonathan Theriot of Vermilion Catholic High School won Reserve Best of Show with his Bantam Dark Cornish Cockerel.
The Vermilion 4-H livestock exhibitors would also like to thank the following show sponsors: Vermilion Parish Police Jury; Vermilion Parish Farm Bureau; Vermilion Parish School Board, Vermilion Rice Growers Association; Vermilion Parish Cattlemen’s Association; Vermilion Parish Cattlewomen’s Association, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service.
It is the policy of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age or disability. If you would like more information on the 4-H Livestock program, contact Hilton Waits at hwaits@agcenter.lsu.edu or Natalie McElyea-Chittenden at nmcelyea@agcenter.lsu.edu or call the office at 337-898-4335.
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