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My heart is overflowing with gratitude by the confidence the people of Ascension Parish have
placed in me. Thank you for electing me as your Clerk of Court without opposition. I am a
lifelong resident of Ascension Parish and am very passionate about giving back to my community.
I am equally passionate about maintaining the quality of customer service that Ascension Parish
residents deserve to receive from their Clerks Office. My employees and I stand united in our
commitment to provide you with the stellar service you have come to expect.
With more than 31 years of service working in the Ascension Parish Clerk of Courts office, I
have been instrumental in the progress of the office by introducing the latest technology and
programs to improve efficiency. Our mission is to provide excellence in service, preservation,
and management of records and provide access to legal documents filed in our office.
We have offices located in both Donaldsonville and Gonzales for your convenience. Our main
office is located at the Courthouse in Donaldsonville and our satellite office in Gonzales is
located across the street from the Courthouse. Our Minute Clerk and Criminal Department is
located in the Courthouse complex in Gonzales.
The duties and responsibilities of the Clerk of Court are established in the Louisiana
Constitution which include but are not limited to: Clerk of the District Court, Clerk of the Parish
Court, Ex-Officio Recorder of Deeds, Mortgages, and other legal instruments, Treasurer for the
Court system, Chief Elections Officer for the Parish and Custodian of Voting Machines,
Ex-Officio Member of the Jury Commission, and Ex-Officio Member of the
Board of Supervisors of Elections.
We strive to continue to keep pace with the latest technology and are proud to offer an online
record search for Mortgage, Conveyance, Maps, Criminal, Traffic, Civil and Marriage records.
You can subscribe to our Ascension Clerk of Court Electronic Search
System (ACCESS) through a monthly subscription or day rate. Each
office is equipped with public access computers that will enable you to
access general information for records filed in our office.
Again thank you for giving me the opportunity to continue to serve
you, the citizens of Ascension Parish as your Clerk of Court.
I guarantee that our office will continue the preservation and
management of Ascension Parish records as we provide excellence in
service with professionalism, proficiency, and courtesy to our
customers. Visit our website at www.ascensionclerk.com for more
information about the services we offer or like us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/ascensionclerk
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Publisher / Editor
Mike Strong
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Dottie Godberry
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Contributing Writers
Bill Delaune
Linda Melancon
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Calvin Bessonett
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Orhan McMillan
Kellie Seymour
Tanya Stilley
Roland Doucet
Jimmy Dunkley
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Ascension Magazine
BEFORE
AFTER
Prairieville, La 70769 225.715.4594
Marines, Soldiers,
Airmen, Sailors and Navy
Corpsmen recovering
from traumatic injuries
sustained in combat.
60 teams participated in
this years tournament,
which raised $70,000 for
Combat Marine
Outdoors. There were
also 22 food and drink
tents. Brand would like
to send a special thank
L to R: Haggai Davis, Gulf South Technology Solutions; Cheryl Rice, EATEL; Jenny Heroman, EATEL; Melanie Basile, United Community Bank; Danette Duplessis, United Community Bank; Sherrie Despino, Ascension
Chamber of Commerce; Kendal Matassa, Regions Bank; Kathy Trepagnier, St. Elizabeth Physicians; Tyler Grodi , EFCU Financial; Mike Waguespack, Waguespack Insurance
Instructor
Conner Fryoux
Upcoming Schedule
September 5,12, 26
October 11,18, 25
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Contact Numbers
Conner 225-955-2446
Office 225-413-5792
I appreciate your
support. Thank You
Vote Saturday Oct 24.
Vote early Oct 10-17.
to give a special
thanks to our sponsors: EATEL, EFCU
Financial, Gulf
South Technology
Solutions, St.
Elizabeth,
Waguespack and
Associates Insurance
and United
Community Bank.
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Jewelry Doctor
Birthstones
September Sapphire.
Wisdom and clear thinking are the
personal traits of those born in
September. A gift of brilliant blue
Sapphire symbolizes loyalty,
sincerity and faithfulness. The
sapphire belongs to the corundum
group, classified by their hardness
which is second to diamond, the
hardest mineral on Earth!
Pearls:
A Perfect Choice
with Layne Gautreau
Todays pearl jewelry is not
something your grandmother ever
dreamed of having. The exciting
new designs available these days
are no longer limited to plain
strands of round pearls in different
formal lengths.
Pearl jewelry today comes in
dozens of eye-catching new
combinations for necklaces,
bracelets, earrings, and pins. There
are classic round pearls blended
with brightly colored gemstones,
pearl designs made up of many
different strands of pastel pearls,
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The Old
Fashion
Way
Dating is so superficial these days.
We have facebook status, texts,
dating sites, that just get in the
way of really getting to know
someone. So, here are a few
pointers to keep in mind when
dating. Take note guys!
Texts are alright, calling
is better.
In this time of supersonic speed
accessibility, dont text all the
time. Make time out to call a gal
that youre interested in. Texts do
not convey true to emotion and
real communication. Its pretty
simple-a text relationship is not a
real relationship.
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Pelican
Family
Health
Clinic
Pelican Family Health Clinic
held a Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony on Wednesday
September 9, 2015, celebrating
their opening at 6473 Hwy.44,
Suite 103, Gonzales, LA
70737.
come over to
the lite side
Professional split ends
repairing treatment
reconstructs and repairs
weak, broken strands
protects against heat
styling and future damage
lasts 6 weeks
b-lite
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Halloween Party
with Mojeaux
with Kellie
Monday Night
$4 Naked Ladies
$2.50 Blue Moon Drafts
Tuesday
Wednesday
"Thirsty Thursday"
DJ MUSIC/KARAOKE
DJ MUSIC / KARAOKE
$5 Double Wells! 2 for 1 Bomb Shots Sp ecial $5 Bombs Coors Draft Combos
$3 from 8-11pm!!!
Friday
Saturday
9/19. LSU GAME Landon Davis
9/26. LSU GAME SOFA KINGS
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Every Sunday
L I K E U S O N FA C E B O O K
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No Dental
Insurance?
No Problem!
As the healthcare debate rages
nationally, Dr Calvin Bessonet
and Ascension Premier Dental
have decided to do something
tangible to help individuals and
families afford quality dental
care. Statistically speaking,
more than 60% of Americans
dont have dental insurance.
This means that a large majority
of people here locally delay
dental procedures, which is not
good for dental health or overall healthcare. A recent report
by CBS News indicated dental
decay as a contributing factor in
many seemingly unrelated
problems... including
employment issues, heart
disease and childhood school
absences.
an alternative to dental
insurance that can cost in the
thousands of dollars for
minimal benefits. Patients using
Quality Dental Plan can get
two dental visits, two teeth
cleanings, exams, x-rays, and
significant procedural discounts
by being a member. These
procedures include restorative
care, like fillings, crowns, root
canals, implants, IV sedation
even cosmetic dentistry and
orthodontics!
I sat down with my front
office team and saw how much
money was going to insurance
companies, claim forms
administration and collections
costs. We also calculated how
many hundreds of extra dollars
families were spending by not
catching potential problems
that we could have found
during a simple annual dental
exam. When I began to run
these numbers with other
dentists around America... we
found that we could offer our
patients free initial exams,
free exam x-rays, free teeth
cleanings and as much as 15%
off other procedures simply by
HEALTHY
SMILES FOR
THE WHOLE
FAMILY
EMERGENCIES WELCOME
IV Sedation
Invisalign Certified
Laser-Assisted Decay Detection
Porcelain Veneers
Implants
Wisdom Teeth
Ascension
PREMIER DENTAL
Comprehensive
Concussion
Management
Program
Dutchtown Physical Therapy along with Downtown Physical Therapy Highland Road are pleased to announce a new program that addresses
concussion management for young athletes.
The Comprehensive Concussion Management Program
For additional information, feel free to call our clinic at (225) 744-3631
and talk to Chase Roy, PT, DPT or email us at broy1010@yahoo.com
Can I Write
My Own Will
People often ask me whether they
can write their own will. After all,
they know who should receive
their property and there must be
a form for a will available on the
internet. My answer to their
question is this: Sure, you can
write your own will; people writing their own will is great for my
probate business because it often
costs more in legal work to fix
the problems with a do-it-yourself will than it would have cost
to draft a will or the other
appropriate estate planning
document in the first place. As
you will see, the question you
should be asking is not whether
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Does it make
my skin literally
peel off?
The extent of peeling varies
according to the person and the
depth of the peel. Not everyone
actually peels following a
chemical peel. The peeling
process depends on the type
and strength of peel youve
had, but many dont call for
downtime. For example, the
common alpha-hydroxy and
glycolic acid peels have little
or no recovery time.
What should I
expect after my
Chemical Peel?
Following a peel your skin will
feel tight and then a little dry.
You may remain red for an hour
or so following the peel. If you
peel after the chemical peel
treatment peeling will begin
approximately 3 days following
your procedure and you may
peel for 3-5days. Some people
have some mild itchy following
their peels.
How do I care
for my skin after a
Chemical Peel?
Here at Williamson Cosmetic
Center we provide a post peel
kit. The patient will use the
products in this kit during the
peeling process. Generally,
patients can resume their usual
skin care regimen 7 days post
peel. As with any skin care
procedure it is important to
wear sunscreen daily and limit
your time in the sun. It should
be a physical sunscreen,
containing titanium dioxide
and zinc oxide SPF 30+.
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Tony Bacala has dedicated his life to serving Ascension Parish. For nearly four
decades, he worked for the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, starting as a
patrolman and working his way up through the ranks to Chief Deputy.
His one goal: To make Ascension Parish a safe place to proudly work,
live and raise a family.
Tony Bacala grew up in Dutchtown and was raised in a family with strong
traditions centered on working hard, staying out of trouble, being a good
neighbor, attending Mass every Sunday, getting a good education
and putting family first.
A LIFETIME OF SERVICE
BacalaForRep.com
COMMITTED TO
OUR COMMUNITY
Tony Bacala didn't become
involved with our community
when he decided to run for
public office; he has been
deeply involved in our
community his whole life.
Hes been going to neighborhood meetings, participating in
service projects, volunteering
for good causes, and making
donations to worthy endeavors
his entire life. He had a great
career and has been blessed
with a wonderful family. Giving
back is what he think a person
is supposed to do.
As a leader in the Sheriffs
Office, Tony has:
THE FUTURE
OF ASCENSION
PARISH
As your State Representative,
Tony will create and implement
plans to keep up with the
growth of Ascension Parish by:
Introducing legislation that
will require a larger portion of
Ascension gas tax dollars be
dedicated to road projects
right here in Ascension Parish
Working to improve
infrastructure in the parish and
fight for a better allocation of
state highway funds
Improving our schools by
setting high expectations and
holding teachers and students
accountablewhile still
allowing our teachers to teach
Ask Tony:
Whats your
number one
priority in the
legislature?
If education is so
important, will you
make it a priority?
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BacalaForRep.com
Hillensbeck
Announces
Candidacy for
Parish Council
District 7
To the voters of District 7, I
would consider it an honor and a
privilege to be your representative
on the Ascension Parish Council. I
am a very fiscally conservative and
Ill be a good steward with your
tax dollars. If you will compare
my qualifications and list of
accomplishments with all
candidates running in District 7,
without question, youll agree I
am the best qualified candidate in
the race. My promise to you is I
will not support any new taxes even millage roll forwards.
Ascension Parish is a wealthy
Parish. Parish Government and the
Drainage Board collect 5 times in
taxes and fees as Livingston Parish.
We don't have a revenue problem;
we have a spending problem. I
supported Impact fees when I
served the people in 2004-2007
and still support them. I do favor
asking the voters to approve some
portion of the Drainage
Revenues collected and dedicate
them to Infrastructure (roads) and
Sewer. I support property rights
and responsible, not reckless
growth, like we have now. I will
work with others that are honest
to help solve the problems
Ascension and Prairieville are facing. I need your vote and support
and I ask that you please review
both my Website www.ElectDougHillensbeck.com
and Facebook page - Doug
Hillensbeck - Politician.
Former 2 term PTO President
of Prairieville
Founder and asst. Coach of the
Prairieville Broncos
As an ARNG engineer officer,
coordinated/built Prairieville
Middle Schools football field
Chartered Cub Scout Pack 249
and served as Pack 249s first
Packmaster
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WE COME TO YOU!
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Make an appointment by
calling Gucci at 504.417.5633
Those other
Bozos are Fired!!!
Which
Bimbos?
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7. Chris Christie-
9. Marco Rubio-
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Lasting
Effect!
By Brandt Bourque
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The Agony
and the
Ecstacy of
Once Playing
Football
My sister recently gave me an
East Ascension High School
football program from the year
1973. Mom had saved it and
she thought I would enjoy
having it.
As I thumbed through the
pages I realized, Im getting
older. Ive seen some of the
guys in these photos recently
and they dont look quite like
they did back then, including
myself. I think I weighed 80
pounds lighter back then. Oh,
to be under 200 again.
I started reminiscing about
those days and wondered.
What in the Hell was
I thinking?
Remember that first day of
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Cooking
Gourmet at Home
with SNOS SEAFOOD & STEAKS
Ingredients:
15 jalapeno peppers (cut in half
length wise seeds and pith
removed)
1
cup small diced white onion
cup small diced red bell pepper
cup green onions (sliced)
8
ounces cream cheese (softened)
10 ounces pepper jack cheese (shredded)
1 lb baby boiled shrimp rough chopped (90/110)
15 slices of bacon (chopped)
15 slices of bacon (cut in )
1 tsp fresh minced garlic
Method:
In a pot, bring water to a rapid boil and blanch the jalapeno halves for
approx. 2 minutes then immediately scoop them and place them in an ice
bath to cool. While the peppers are cooling, in a large mixing bowl, add
your cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, garlic, green onions and shrimp.
Saut the onion and red bell pepper until tender then add to the cheese
mixture. Next, saut your chopped bacon until crispy and add to the cheese
mixture. (Grease too YUM) Add the bread crumbs to the cheese mixture
and mix well. Generously stuff the peppers with cheese mixture then wrap
the pepper with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Executive Chef
Ben Jarreau
Prep Time:
30 Minutes
Cook Time:
6 Minutes
Now decide how you want to serve them.. Grilled, fried, baked.?????
If frying, pre heat oil to 350 degrees. Dust the peppers in flour then into
and egg wash, then back into the flour and fry for about 5 minutes or until
golden brown.
If grilling or baking, cook peppers for about 8 minutes or until bacon is to
your desired doneness.
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Consist of leaving out at 6 am and fishing for specks and reds, occasionally drum and sheephead as well, arriving back at
the dock for 3pm. Trips consist of live bait and artificial techniques Live bait, ice, tackle, included. If you have a favorite
rod by all means bring it. Food and drinks available upon request.
Colder months we usually fish Leeville and Golden Meadow marshes.
Warmer months we typically fish Barataria and Timbalier bays, beaches, and the western barrier islands.
Offshore Trips
Consist of leaving out at 6 am and arriving back at the dock between 4-6pm. These trips are the most commonly booked
trips, we generally target bottom species, live bait mangrove fish , and troll the rip when in season. Fish you can expect
to catch on these trips include snapper, grouper, amberjack, wahoo, blackfin tuna, lemon fish, dolphin.