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Week 7
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We Got This 41 22
Misfits 37.5 25.5
Flip Cop Dough 36 27
Super Slingers 22.5 29.5
30/40 30 33
High scratch point average: (30’) Tim Gilmore 78.0, Calvin Johnson 40.5 and Mary Guzdial 19.5; and (40’) Dwain Arceneaux 49.3, Clyde Landry 48.2 and Glenn Miller 45.5.
High individual ringer percentage: (30’) Gilmore 57.9, Johnson 20.8 and Guzdial 9.2; and (40’) Arceneaux 29.9, Miller 27.0 and Landry 26.7.
High scratch game: (30’) Gilmore 90, Johnson 61 and Guzdial 33; and (40’) Dale Pearce 67, Arceneaux 63 and Bryan Phenix 62.
Most ringers: (one night) Gilmore 74, Arceneaux 45, Miller 41 and Pearce 39; and (one game) Gilmore 27, Johnson 17, Miller 17, Arceneaux 16, Landry 15 and Randy Giroir 15.
Most points one night: Gilmore 250, Arceneaux 177, Pearce 168, Landry 159 and Johnson 152.
High game over average: Phenix 26.8 and Guzdial 6.4.
Best won-loss record: Randy Giroir 14-4, Jim Guzdial 13-5, Johnson 10.5-4.5 and Carl Reed 4-2.
Most points one night (team): We Got This 514 and Super Slingers 430; and most ringers one night (team): We Got This 136 and Super Slingers 99.

(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)
St. Mary
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith advises that a 72-hour reporting period ending June 13, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 102 complaints and reports the following arrests:
—Sean William Hendrix, 42, Franklin, was arrested June 11 at 9:30 a.m. for resisting an officer by flight, possession of schedule I drugs, and general speed law. Bail has not been set.
—Ronnell Demond Williams Jr., 21, Morgan City, was arrested June 11 at 12:10 p.m. for prohibitions. Williams was released on a summons to appear.
—Constance Nicole Bert-rand, 33, Berwick, was arrested June 11 at 7:07 p.m. for attempted theft. Bertrand was released on a summons to appear.
—Kelton Javon Smith, 24, Amelia, was arrested June 12 at 11:11 p.m. for resisting arrest or officer and on a Morgan City Police Department warrant for failure to appear on the charges of false imprisonment-armed with a dangerous weapon, domestic abuse aggravated assault, battery-aggravated, and domestic abuse battery. Smith also held an active Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office warrant for domestic abuse battery and theft.
Smith is being held for another agency.
—Chase Paul Bertrand, 35, Patterson, was arrested June 12 at 4 p.m. on a Patterson Police Department warrant for failure to appear on the charges of speeding, no driver’s license and no insurance. Bertrand was transferred to another agency.
—Leah Renee Bourgeois, 44, Patterson, was arrested June 12 at 4 p.m. for driving under suspension and violation of registration provisions. Bourgeois was released on a summons to appear.
—Rondell James Guy, 28, Morgan City, was arrested June 12 at 11:16 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of domestic abuse battery-strangulation, and possession of marijuana. Guy also held an active MCPD warrant on the charges of theft and contempt of court.
Bail was set at $11,200.
—Angela M. Johnson, 46, Franklin, was arrested June 13 at 11:54 a.m. for possession of marijuana. Johnson was released on a summons to appear.
SMPSO Narcotics Section reported:
—Quinton Trahan, 25, New Iberia, was arrested June 11 at 2:47 p.m. for improper lane usage, possession of schedule I (marijuana), possession of schedule I (MDMA), and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Trahan was released on a $5,250 bond.
—Kevin Clark, 39, Patterson, was arrested June 11 at 3:54 p.m. for improper lane usage, possession of schedule I with intent to distribute (marijuana), possession of schedule I (MDMA), failure to signal 100 feet prior to an intersection, resisting an officer, possession of schedule II with intent to distribute (crack cocaine), obstruction of justice, and transactions involving drug proceeds.
Clark was released on a $60,000 bond.
Berwick
Berwick Police Chief David Leonard reports the following arrest:
—Steven B. Harris, 31, of Locust Street, Thibodaux, was arrested June 13 at 12:34 a.m. on charges of DWI, improper lane usage, driving under suspension, introduction of contraband in a penal institution, possession of schedule I (marijuana) and possession of schedule II (morphine).
On June 12 at 11:57 p.m., officers observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation in the area of Bowman Street and La. 182 and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was identified as Harris and he exhibited signs of impairment on some type of medication and/or drugs.
Harris agreed to perform standardized field sobriety tests and he performed poorly on each test. A computer check revealed that his driver’s license was suspended. At that point, Harris was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Depar-tment.
During a search at the jail, Harris was found to be concealing a bag of marijuana and a bag of morphine pills on his person. Harris provided a proper breath sample of .000g%BAC and he consented for a sample of his blood and urine to be taken. He was brought to a local medical facility where the samples were obtained.
Harris was booked into the Berwick Jail where he remains with no bond set.
Assumption
Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reports the arrests:
—Ashley Nicole Boudreaux, 36, Winder Road, Thibodaux, was arrested June 11 at a Labadieville business when deputies responded to a call relating to some type of disturbance.
Upon arrival, deputies interviewed the business manager who indicated that Boudreaux had been banned from all locations of this corporation due to previous issues involving shoplifting. When management requested that Boudreaux leave, she became angry and began using profanity and at some point, she entered the business.
At the conclusion of the investigation, Boudreaux was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Deten-tion Facility on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, disturbing the peace, enter/remaining after being forbidden, and department of corrections probation hold.
Boudreaux remains incarcerated without bond.
—Chad Michael Joseph, 31, Veteran’s Boulevard, Donaldsonville.
—Gage Michael Blanchard, 25, Napoleon Avenue, Napoleonville.
—Raquel D. Donsereaux, 37, Railroad Avenue, Napoleonville.
—Devin Gerard Joseph, 21, 155 La. 1003, Belle Rose, (summons).
On June 12, an ICE assigned deputy observed a southbound vehicle commit a traffic violation and initiated a stop of that vehicle.
The deputy noted unusual movement by rear seat passengers. The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Chad Joseph.
As the driver exited the vehicle, the deputy noticed him drop suspected drug paraphernalia on the ground. The deputy also noted a strong odor of suspected marijuana emitting from the vehicle.
It was determined that Chad Joseph was driving under a suspended driver’s license.

Father’s Day is a great time to show dads how much they’re appreciated. That Father’s Day occurs each June may not be a coincidence, as the end of spring and the start of summer is when many dads kick their grilling game into high gear.
Dads once had few options in regard to how cook their favorite foods outdoors. Thankfully, grills have emerged from their dark ages and entered what must be viewed as their very own renaissance period. A stroll through the outdoor cooking section of a local home improvement retailer will reveal an assortment of grills for sale, each with its own advantages.
In recent years, many outdoor cooking enthusiasts have taken to smoking, a “slow and low” way of cooking that aims to impart smoky flavors to anything from brisket to Thanksgiving turkeys. Foods cooked on a smoker are cooked at low temperatures for long periods of time. Smokers come in many varieties, which reflects their growing popularity. But that variety can make it especially difficult to determine which smoker to purchase, especially for people looking to surprise the special men in their life this Father’s Day.
The following are some popular types of smokers that may delight dads this Father’s Day.
—Kamado grills: Kamado is the Japanese word for “stove” or “cooking range.” The Big Green Egg is perhaps the most widely recognizable brand of Kamado grill on the market, though there are plenty of alternatives now available as well.
Kamado grills employ vents at the top and bottom to control temperatures, as users can open and close these vents to maintain the appropriate temperatures. Charcoal, typically lump charcoal, is placed in the bottom of the grill and food and water pans are placed on grates above the fire. The oval shape of a Kamado grill directs the smoke and heat over the food, which helps to create the smoky flavor people love.
Many people also use Kamado grills to cook more traditional backyard barbecue fare, like hot dogs and hamburgers, which does not require the slow and low method, and some even use theirs to bake desserts or cook pizzas.
—Drum smokers: Drum smokers won’t offer the aesthetic appeal of Kamado grills, but some grilling fans like them because of the build-your-own kits that make the entire grilling experience more hands-on.
Build-your-own drum smokers won’t cost nearly as much as more expensive smokers, but Father’s Day shoppers should make sure that dad will enjoy building the smoker from scratch. Modifications to drum smokers that make it possible to cook with a water pan might be worthwhile, as cooking without such an accessory can make it easy to dry out foods.
—Electric smoker: Electric smokers may be an ideal choice for the father who loves the taste of smoked foods but doesn’t want to spend all day worrying about temperatures and fiddling with vents. Electric smoker users can set the temperature, sometimes via their smartphones, and then spend the rest of their days as they please.
A computer within the smoker controls the temperature throughout the day while wood and water pans at the bottom of the device impart a smoky flavor to dad’s favorite foods.
—Propane smoker: A propane smoker employs gas, typically propane, and utilizes a bottom burner and vents to cook foods placed in the cooking chamber. However, propane smokers do not produce smoke on their own, so users typically place wood chips near the burner for that signature smoky flavor.
Much like with electric smokers, it tends to be easier to control temperatures with propane smokers than with Kamado grills or drum smokers.

A local business in Franklin has teamed up with the “Guitars 4 Vets” initiative.
FIFOLET Candle Makers has teamed up with the organization and will be the official guitar drop-off location for this region. People may donate their unused acoustic guitars and FIFOLET will assure that the guitars get to the National Headquarters.
In partnership with “Guitars 4 Vets”, FIFO-LET is the official guitar drop-off location along the Cajun Coast. Guitar donations will be accepted Tuesday through Sundays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., located at 906 1/2 Main Street in Franklin directly behind the Shadowlawn Mansion.
“On March 1 of this year, my brother Blair ended his life and his battle with PTSD and depression,” organizer Chad Boutte said. “It’s only been after his sui-cide that I have become aware of this disorder and the devastating ef-fects it has on individu-als and family members.”
Boutte said that “near the end of my brother’s life, he invited me and my siblings to get to-gether weekly and begin to learn to play the guitar. Blair found great comfort and peace in music, and really enjoyed the time spent with his brothers. It was indeed an escape from the battle he was fighting, and a very special time for all of us
“After his passing, I discovered Guitars for Vets and thought it would be the perfect organization to team up with and to share that moment of peace through the power of music with others.”
FIFOLET Candle Makers is proud to part-ner with Guitars for Vets as an official guitar drop-off location. They will receive the guitars and assure they are delivered to the Guitars for Vets home base in WI.
“Acoustic” guitars can be dropped off at the shop located at 906 1/2 Main Street, directly behind the Shadowlawn mansion. We are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and rest on Mon-days.
Guitars for Vets, Inc. (G4V) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that strives to enhance the lives of wounded Veter-ans by providing them with free guitars and music instruction. Through self-expression and the healing power of music, it is our intent to restore the feelings of joy and purpose that can be lost after suffering trauma.
In 2007 Patrick Nettesheim, a Milwau-kee-area guitar instruc-tor, was introduced to Vietnam Era Marine, Dan Van Buskirk. Dan wanted to play guitar, but felt that the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD) had left him with the inability to coordinate the hands and the mind. What Dan soon discovered was that the same strong heart and spirit that got him through Vietnam was all that he needed to make music and learn guitar. The lessons that Patrick and Dan shared together were enlightening for them both. Patrick’s success as a teacher was not simply about his ability to play guitar, it had much more to do with the teacher/student bond: patience, acceptance, gratitude and empathy, or being on the same PAGE, as Patrick describes it. When these human qualities are in place, valuable learning begins. “The guitar is a catalyst for positive human interaction,” Patrick explains. “It is medita-tion in motion.”
After a few months in lessons, Dan suggested the two of them bring this modality to the Vet-erans at the VAMC in Milwaukee. The idea was born, and Patrick coined the name and slogan: GUITARS FOR VETS, The healing power of music in the hands of heroes. Since 2007, Guitars for Vets has provided over 5,000 new guitars and 50,000 lessons to our Nation’s Veterans. More than 110 chapters have been established in over 40 states and 500 volunteers assure the mission is successful.
The primary focus is using the healing power of music to aid veterans. Whether we agree or disagree with the decision to go to war, one thing is for certain: These are men and women who bravely fight for and honorably represent our country. As a consequence of war, many of our soldiers come home with physical and emo-tional injuries and need support.
Guitars for Vets pro-vides 10 free private lessons to military Veterans; all qualifying Veterans are referred to the program by their VA case worker. Lessons, taught by one of more than 500 volunteer instructors are given primarily at VA facilities, and supply a loaner guitar and accessories. Individual lessons are sup-plemented by group ses-sions that offer an addi-tional forum for the Vets to talk and play music with like- minded individuals, many of whom have had the same experiences, emotions and traumas. These music sessions provide a communal atmosphere which fosters teamwork and camaraderie; in many cases, joy and inspiration returns to their lives.
Upon graduation, the Veteran is awarded a guitar, gig bag, picks, strap, tuner, stand, method book, capo and a certificate of completion. The testimonials throughout the website, www.guitarsforvets.org capture what it has meant to some of the Vets participating in the program.
For help and support with PTSD issues, please contact:
Get Help in Crisis - PTSD: National Center for PTSD (va.gov)
Or
Lifeline (suicidepre-ventionlifeline.org)