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Funeral Services will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in the Delhomme Funeral Home of Maurice for Mr. Brant Paul Hebert, 63, who passed away on May 31, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.
Fr. Johnathan Janise, Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help of Leroy will conduct the funeral service.
Mr. Brant, a resident of Indian Bayou, was the son of the late Leo Hebert and the former Glenny Abshire. In his younger days, Mr. Brant enjoyed basketball, playing pool and riding his motorcycle. Later in life he enjoyed camping, traveling, fishing, cooking outdoors and dancing. But the great moments of his life were those spent with his family, especially his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara Granger Hebert; three children, Brandi N. Hebert and husband Jude, Brock Paul Hebert and partner, Eric Oubre, Brook H. Escobar and husband Alex; four grandchildren, Braxton J. Hebert, Holden J. Hebert, Nadia A. Prejean, Nia A. Escobar; sister, Charlotte Hebert Lege; brother, Marcus Hebert and wife Monica and his beloved dog Sweetie.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home of Maurice on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 10:00AM until the time of service.
The family would like to thank Dr. Hector A. Robles, the ICU nursing staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center especially nurses Denise, Lana, Derrik; the respiratory team and Becky Benoit, Palliative Nurse for all of their care and compassion.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Hebert family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 200 Chief H. Fred Road, Maurice, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Saturday’s Daylily Festival and Garden Show will be moved from Magdalen Square to Rec building at A.A. Comeaux Park in Abbeville.
For the first time in its 15-year existence, the Daylily Festival and Garden Show will be moving from its home in downtown Abbeville.
The event, which begins tomorrow at 8:30 a.m., is being moved to the Rec building in A.A. Comeaux Park. It has taken place in Magdalen Square in each of its previous years.
Organizers announced the decision to move the festival Thursday morning, citing a forecast that calls for rain today and Saturday. Vendors generally use most of Friday to set up.
“We would love to keep it in the square,” said Abbeville Main Street Manager Charlene Beckett, “but with all the work that vendors have already put in, it is not fair to take any chances by keeping it outside.”
There may be a roof over it, rather than the canopy created by the oaks of Magdalen Square, but this year’s Daylily Festival will still offer all that it always has.
“It’s still going to be a great event,” Beckett said.
There are 46 vendors who will be set up inside the Rec building. Daylilies are expected to move quickly once the doors open at 8:30 a.m.
“The Daylilies will be there just waiting for new owners,” Beckett said.
Along with Daylilies, Plumerias, Hibiscus, Bromeliads and other plants are expected to be available, as well as garden items and arts and crafts.
Educational programs conducted by county agents from the LSU AgCenter will begin at 10 a.m. Dan Devenport will teach “How to Care for Your Lawn” at 10 a.m. Stuart Gauthier will follow with “Super Plants” at 11 a.m.
Winners of the 4-H Garden Contest will be announced at noon.
It will all take place in a different venue, but it will take place, and that is the point.
“We will miss the ambiance of Magdalen Square,” Beckett said, “but the show will go on.”
Anne Falgout
(This is a column written by Anne Falgout, who is Vermilion Parish’s Economic Development Director).
There are innumerable reasons to shop local. We’ve all heard the statistics about dollars turning over in your own community versus elsewhere and how beneficial it is. So, why don’t we do it? I think the answer is two-fold. Some people have an unfounded idea that buying local means you’ll miss out on selection, and others have a hard time believing that their one purchase outside of the community can really make an impact. We think about these things too, and have been working on a way to address those issues and inspire Vermilion Parish residents to keep their spending close to home.
The result is a new program: Keep It local, Vermilion. So, what does that look like? Well, you can not only enjoy the products and services made available by our local businesses, but you can also engage and experience locally, too. Let’s look at the big picture:
1. Engage – Engagement is critical to accomplishing the kind of tightknit community that sustains small businesses and has a high quality of life. Being aware of where and how to engage on local civic issues, run for office, or simply stay informed is key. Our program will provide access to information and resources that can make you a better citizen. Have you ever been to a school board meeting? Do you know how to open a business in the parish? Are you up to speed on the latest tax millage or political race? We will tackle topics like this and much more.
2. Experience – Ask any disgruntled teenager what there is to do in Vermilion, and you’ll probably get the same answer, “NOTHING!” But, that’s simply not the case. Whether you like the water, or land, museums or live music, there’s always something to do. This portion of the program will highlight events and venues that make Vermilion unique and clue you into how you can experience them, too. The idea here is to get all residents - young, old, lifers and transplants - to know what is happening and get them to participate. Did you know there’s a splashpad at Palmetto Island State Park open all summer long? Or that you can watch the latest tricks at Abbeville’s own skatepark? When’s the last time you dropped a line to catch your own crabs and scooped up some wild onions and blackberries out in Pecan Island? We’ll remind you of all the things you love about Vermilion and invite you to join in on the fun.
3. Enjoy – First things first, we want to focus on more than just “shopping.” Traditional “buy local” programs revolve around retailers. True, retail is important, but so are services! Branching out to include all types of local business is of utmost importance to us. Whether you’re buying a new refrigerator, or having it serviced, it’s important to look locally, first. We’ll highlight local businesses that offer unique products and services, and some you may not have even heard about. It’s amazing what you can enjoy in Vermilion! You can get an amazing massage, rent a tuxedo, snag a new pool float, furnish your home, get a karate lesson, find one-of-a-kind art, have tasty sushi, get a custom-made piece of jewelry, and much, much more! We are always amazed by our local businesses and want to introduce you to as many as possible.
Sounds great, right? We think so, and so do other area partners. We’ll be teaming up with the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce, Vermilion Tourism Commission and Abbeville Meridional to keep you informed. Once a month during the summer we will have a spread in a Sunday edition that features businesses, attractions, and concepts that make it easy to Keep It Local.
Spenders and business owners, you can get involved, too!
• Try to use a local merchant before leaving town
• Use social media to let us know about your purchases and experiences using the hashtag
#keepitlocalvermilion
• Business owners, drop us a line to let us know you want in
• Nominate a business to be featured in an upcoming spread
• Purchase discounted print advertising and radio time via our media partners
For these and other opportunities visit www.developvermilion.org/keepitlocal or contact us at (337) 740-0433 to discuss how to get in on the action.
On the night of Friday, June 2, 2017 the Abbeville Police Department will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint looking for impaired drivers and other traffic related offenses. The checkpoint will be conducted between the hours of 9:00 PM and 3 a.m. somewhere within the city limits of Abbeville.
This checkpoint is part of a year-long grant program provided through the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, designed to improve driver safety and reduce impaired driving.
The Abbeville Police Department and Chief Tony Hardy would like to remind all citizens to obey all traffic laws and use caution when out on the city streets and highways.
John Reid Couvillon, 58, of Atlanta, died May 20, 2017.
Mr. Couvillon graduated from E. Broussard High School in Cow Island, and the University of Louisiana in Lafayette.
John was a self-starter business man, who successfully founded the company, Pinnacle Health Group with his partner, Mike Broxterman over twenty years ago.
He enjoyed basketball, water skiing, wake boarding, hiking and travel. One of John’s great passions was his foundation, Destroy Pancreatic Cancer.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to this great cause, at www.destroypancreaticcancer.org.
John is survived by his wife, Jacqui, his children, Alexander and Victoria, his mother-in-law, Pearl, his mother, Julia Couvillon and his seven sisters and brothers, Sandy, Kay, Mike, Joe, Ray, Jude and Jacques.
Services will be held this Saturday, June 3, 2017 at St. Anne Church in Cow Island at 10 am.
Jack Lee Winland passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017, at his residence in Abbeville.
Winland, 65, was a native of Sandusky, Ohio, and lived in Abbeville for six years.
Winland was a veteran of the Army and Navy.
He is survived by his, sons, Jack Winland II and Jason Winland, both of Abbeville, and daughter Karen Blanchard and her husband Dewey, of Erath; grandchildren, Drew Winland, Jullien Winland, Jordyn Blanchard and Jacob Blanchard; sister, Jody Shawa; niece, Melanie Shawa; and nephew, Chris Lee Poe.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Milton Winland Jr. and Jean Schlicher Winland; and brothers, Tim Allen Winland and Chris Lynn Winland, all of Goodrich, Texas
The family would like to thank Hospice of Acadiana. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Acadiana.
A private memorial for immediate family will be held at a later date.
Emma Broussard is able to drive her own car despite not being able to walk.
Emma secures the second wheel to the chair.
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ABBEVILLE – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Kirk James Boudreaux, 60, will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, June 2, 2017 at St. Mary Magdelan Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Richard officiating. Interment will follow at a later Date.
Visitation will be at St. Mary Magdelan Catholic Church on Friday, June 2, 2017 from 9:00AM until the time of the service.
A native and resident of Abbeville, Mr. Boudreaux died at 3:38PM on Monday, May 29, 2017 at Abbeville General Hospital. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity at USL; Treasurer for 4 years of Louisiana Autism Society and a member of the local organization for many years; and volunteered with St. Mary Magdelan Special Needs Ministry. Mr. Kirk was currently employed at Lafayette Consolidated Government.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Susan Bergeron Boudreaux of Abbeville; two sons, Travis Jude Boudreaux and his husband Matthew Boudreaux of Abbeville and Joel Francis Boudreaux of Abbeville; a sister, Denise Boudreaux William and her husband Randall of Abbeville; two god children, Nikki Williams and Amy Renee’ Williams; his father and mother in law, Paul and Audrey Bergeron; a brother in law, Dr. Edmond Bergeron and his wife Shirley; two sister in laws, Louise and her husband Richard Hollier and Jill and her husband Glenn Broussard; his god mother, Marion and her husband Gerald Frederick; and seven nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Lillian Vincent Boudreaux.
Serving as pallbearers will be Travis Boudreaux, Matthew Boudreaux, Dr. Edmond Bergeron, Robert Bender, Jim Maraist, and Glenn Broussard.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Alumni Members of Louisiana Beta Phi Kappa Psi, Joel Boudreaux, Kent Frederick, Eddie Frederick, Keith Vincent, Kevin Vincent, Paul Bergeron, Richard Martin Hollier, IV., Zachary Broussard, and Kolby Broussard.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to St. Mary Magdelan Special Needs Ministry.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville at 2600 Charity St. (337)893-3777 will be handling the arrangements.
Lyndelle Theriot was named the Abbeville High School principal for the 2017-18 school year.
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