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COTTONPORT LEADER, JULY 26, 1979 PAGE 3 AVOYELLES COURT ROUND-UP (BY CHUCK WHISMAN) Court proceedings for ThursJuly 19, 1979, 12th Judicial District Court. Criminal court proceedings, representing the state were Mrs. Jeannette Theriot Knoll, Asst. D. and Freeman Ford, Adm.

Asst. Representing indigent defendants were John R. Contois and Michael J. Johnson. ARRAIGNMENTS Gaston P.

Bordelon, Marksville, arraigned on a charge of issuing worthless checks in that on or about June 2, 1979, he did issue to Louis Dufour, Mansura, in exchange for the purchase of an old house, with the intent to defraud, a check purporting to have legal value. The defendant pleaded not guilty and the matter was fixed for trial November 12. Bruce D. Lavallais, Marksville, arraigned on a charge of simple burglary in that on or about June 16, he did enter without authority the Treasure Foods, Marksville, with the intent to commit a there. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to serve 18 months in the Dept.

or Corrections for the State of Louisiana; said charge was suspended, the defendant was placed on probation for 18 months with the special condition that he pay a fine of $1,200 plus costs. Merlin Lemoine, Moreauville, arraigned on a charge of disburbing the peace in that on or about July 5, he did appear in an intoxicated condition the residence of Mrs. Everdine Lemoine, and used unnecessarily loud and vulgar language, all in such a manner as to unreasonably disturb or alarm the public. Defendant waived his right to counsel, and pleaded not guilty. The matter was fixed for trial July 26.

Glenn Francois, Cottonport, arraigned on a charge of possession of marijuana. He was also arraigned on a charge of speeding in that on or about June 7 he did wilfully and unlawfully operate a motor vehicle on a public highway at a speec in excess of 55 mph. He pleaded guilty to both charges. On the charge of marijuana, he was fined $250 plus costs or 60 days in Avoyelles Parish Jail. On the speeding charge, the defendant was fined $41.00 plus costs or 20 days in Avoyelles Parish Jail.

Roger Ortego, Bunkie, and David Rachal, Bunkie, arraigned on a charge of simple burglary in that they did on or about May 3, enter without authority various camps located on Old. River, with the intent to commit a theft therein. Both defendants pleaded not guilty and the matter was fixed for trial on November 12. The defendant was also arraigned on a charge of simple burglary of another camp located on Old River, pleaded not guilty and the matter was set for trial November 12. Roger Ortego, David Rachal and Billy Ponthier, all of Bunkie, arraigned on a charge of simple burglary in that they did enter without authority on or about May 16 a shed located at Mansura with the intent to School Board (Continued from page 1) commit a theft.

All defendants pleaded not guilty and the matter was fixed for trial November 12. Huey Dixon, Mansura, arraigned on a charge of simple burglary in that one or about June 16 he did enter withou authority a structure known as E. J. Bordelon's Furniture Store, Marksville, with the intent to commit a theft therein. Defendant pleaded not guilty and the matter was fixed for trial on November 12.

Dwayne T. Gullett, Cottonport, arraigned on a charge of simple battery upon one Wayne Riche. Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined $300 plus costs or 30 days in Avoyelles Parish Jail. Cornell Cooper and David An- twine, both of Simmesport, arraigned on a charge of simple criminal damage to property in that on or about June 20, they did intentionally damage motor vehicle tires belongong to Ronald Carter, Bruce Lamot, Joseph Weston, Lionel Antwine, Dominique Degangi and William Tunell. They were also arraigned on a charge of simple burglary in that on or about June 20 they did enter without authority Emma Barr's Gro.

located in Simmesport with the intent to commit a theft. Cooper was also arraigned on a charge of simple burglary in that he did enter without authority the Golden Slipper Club, Simmesport, with the intent to commit a theft. He pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to serve 18 months in the Dept. of Corrections, State of Louisiana. Said sentence was suspended and the defendant was placed on probation for 18 months with the special condition that he serve 6 months in the Avoyelles Parish Jail subject to work and fined $100 plus costs.

Antwine pleaded guilty to said charges and was sentenced to serve 18 months in the Dept. of Corrections, State of Louisiana. Said sentence was suspended and the defendant was placed on probation for 18 months on the condition that he pay a $100 fine plus costs. Both were sentenced to serve 30 days in the Avoyelles Parish Jail with regard to the simple criminal damage to property charge. Darrell Bowie and Julius But- ler, Bunkie, arraigned on a charge of simple burglary in that on or about June 1 they did enter without authority Wilson's Dept.

Store, Bunkie, with the intent to commit a theft. Bowie was also arraigned on a charge of simple burglary of the United Seed Store, Bunkie, in that on or about June 10 he did enter without authority said structure with the intent to commit a theft. Both defendants pleaded not guilty and the matter was fixed for trial on November 12. Donald Laborde, Centerpoint, arraigned on a charge of disturbing the peace in that on or about June 13 he did become engaged in a fight with Dale Labord at Centerpoint, all in such a manner as to unreasonably disturb or alarm the public. The defendant waived his right to counsel and pleaded guilty and was fined $100 plus costs or 30 days in Avoyelles Parish Jail.

Calvin Turner, Cottonport, arraigned on a charge of disturbing the peace in that on or about June 11 he did go to the residence of Henry Turner, Cottonport, where he threatened several persons, all in such a manner as to unreasonably disturb or alarm the public. He pleaded not guilty and the matter was fixed for July 26. He was also arraigned on the charge of aggravated battery upon Henry Turner by cutting him with a knife. He pleaded not guilty and the matter was fixed for trial on November 12. BOND FORFEITURES Gregory L.

Palmer, Marksville, charge of not abiding by rules and regulations on Wildlife Management Area, forfeited cash bond of $45.00. Johnny R. Bonton, not abiding by rules on wildlife management area, forfeited cash bond, $45.00. Winston P. Manuel, not abiding by rules on wildlife management area, forfeited cash bond, $45.00.

Dolan Ray Cole, not abiding by rules on wildlife management area, forfeited cash bond, $45.00. Accidents, The Law, And By John Medlin The turn signal on a vehicle is a great asset to motorists. It allows them to show their intentions to others with only a minimum of effort. They don't even have to roll the window down that lets the cool air out to give a hand signal. And when it finishes its job, it will turn itself off.

Yet people still don't use them. They go about their business thinking everyone should be able to read their mind. When it is time to turn or change lanes, they just do their thing and don't worry about the fellow motorist who has to jam on his brakes to avoid a rear-end collision. I could maybe understand not giving a signal if it was a great ordeal to do so, but it's not. In fact, less effort is required to operate the turn signal device than the cigarette lighter.

So, if you are in doubt, the law states that when you turn from one street or highway onto another, change lanes or move from a parked position, you must signal your intentions. In addition, the signal must be given at least 100 feet prior to a turn. Why is it then that some people don't give signals? Is the answer laziness, apathy to the law and to others, or maybe they don't believe it's anyone else's business what they do. Folks, it's everyone's business when you get on that road, whether you think so or not. Get in the habit of using turn signals, regardless if there is someone following you or not.

One day, it may save your life. Oak trees were considered protection against lightning. he would say what he had to say no matter what. Juneau said the board had a policy in the past restricting board meetings to items on the agenda but this policy was abused by certain groups on the board at the time. MOI if not the The want to majority act members of on the agreed something, board that did it could simply be tabled.

The committee also agreed to: -Recommend that the ENc schools let out at 2:00 PM on Sept. 11, 1979, to allow those members of the AAE to attend a meeting: -Ask Adam Desselle to continue working on a program of readiness evaluation for children entering the first grade; -Send a directive to all schools reminding them of the board's policy about showers after physical ed classes. where possible. Attending the meeting were Supt. James Bordelon, Pres.

Sherwin Juneau, Dr. Jimmy Childress, chairman of the TAKE A PAUSE Governor Edwin Edwards and State Rep. Bobby executive committee, Leonard Armand, Clay Mayeux and LinFreeman pause for photographer during signing of two major bills ton Walls. at the capitol. Edwards signed legislation granting a $25 tax credit for parents of each child from thru 12 beginning next year.

The other bill calls for the state to pay part of the monthly utility bill Nationally, expenditures for public elementary and for low income persons over 62 years of age. Freeman, author of secondary school edboth pieces of legislation, estimates that the utility subsidy will ucation rose to $1,782 per pupil in 1976-'77. amount to approximately $73 annually to eligible recipients. AREA DEATHS MARY L. GASPARD, 78, of Marksville died on July 10, 1979.

Funeral rites were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Marksville with Rev. Tony Kerrigan officiating. Interment was in church cemetery under direction of Hixson Bros. of Marksville.

Survivors include her husband, Joseph Gaspard, Marksville; five sons, Linsey, Alton, Eugene and Jason of Mansura and Buford of Marksville; three daughters, Mrs. Lizadee Aymond, Mrs. Chris Laborde and Mrs. Earline Guillory, all of Mansura; one sister, Mrs. Philmore Lachney of New Orleans; 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

JOSEPH MADDIE, 59, of Simmesport died on July 13, 1979. Funeral services were held in Christ the King Catholic Church at Simmesport with Rev. Harvey Fortier officiating. Burial was in church mausoleum under direction of Escude of Mansura. Survivors include his wife, Bernadine Pastor Maddie of Simmesport; two sons, Glynn J.

Maddie of Alexandria and Kenneth Maddie of Simmesport; one daughter, Mrs. Layton Bordelon of Lettsworth; three brothers, Victor and Sam of Simmesport and Carlos of Baton Rouge; four sisters, Mrs. W. T. Broadway and Mrs.

John Legrange of Baton Rouge and Mrs. Johnny Saucier and Miss Francis Maddie of Simmesport and three grandchildren. AGNES LAVALLAIS ANDREW, 68, of Marksville died on July 13, 1979. Funeral services were held in First Congregational Baptist Church, Marksville, with Rev. W.

S. Washington officiating. Burial was in Cedar Grove Baptist Cemetery at Marksville under direction of Escude of Mansura. Survivors include four sons, Joe Johnson of Houston, Frederick Andrew of Marksville, Lester Andrew of Moreauville and Willie Andrew of Ville Platte: seven daughters, Josie Mae Lee, Agnes Batiste and Carrie Prier of Marksville, Elsie Austin of Chicago, Mary Holmes of Alexandria, Joselie Jacob of Louisville, Ky. and Martha Lee Guillory; three brothers, Arthur and Tony Lavallais of Marksville and Alvin Lavallais of Alexandria; two sisters, Elnora Lewis and Eveline Dawson of Marksville; 43 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

COREY ALEXANDER, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Alexander of Simmesport, died on July 11, 1979. Funeral services were held in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Moreauville with Rev. Edmond Gagne officiating.

Burial was in church cemetery under direction of Escude of Moreauville. Other survivors include paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alexander of Moreauville and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Francois of Simmesport. ADA L. LACHNEY. 62. of Brouillette died on July 21.

1979. Funeral rites were held at St. Genevieve Catholic Church with Rev. Andres Coels officiating. Interment was in church mausoleum under direction of Hixson Bros.

of Marksville: Survivors include her husband, Alsey Lachney, Sr. of Brouillette; two sons, Alsey, Jr. and Jessie of Brouillette; three daughters, Verlie Voinche, Joyce Kelone and Charlene Daigrepont, all of Brouillette; her mother, Mrs. Eunice Laborde of Brouillette; 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. EUGENIE COUVILLION FRANK, 82, of Marksville, died on July 21, 1979.

Funeral rites were held at Hixson Bros. Chapel, Marksville, with Rev. James Bigler officiating. Interment was in Cushman Cemetery, Marks- ville, under diction of Hixson Bros. of Marksville.

Survivors include two sons, Lauder Franklin, and Charles of Groves, one daughter, Beverley Richardson of Torrance, two brothers, Dr. Marsden Couvillion of Orange, Tx. and Allen Couvillion of Lake Charles; 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. ADRAS JOSEPH NORMAND, 77, of Marksville died on July 20, 1979. Funeral rites were held at Hixson Bros.

Chapel, Marksville, with interment in Cushman Cemetery, Marksville, under direction of Hixson Bros. of Marksville. Survivors include one son. Herman of Prairieville; five daughters, Mrs. Laurence Laborde, Mansura, Mrs.

Conrad Armoney of Baton Rouge, Mrs. Tommy Thompson and Mrs. Robert McCann of Marksville and Mrs. Roland Matthews of Alexandria; one brother, Laurence Normand of Marksville; two sisters, Mrs. Orica Grimes, Marksville and Mrs.

Lilly Cobb of Pineville; four step-daughters, Mrs. Herman Normand of Prairieville, Mrs. Jules Dubea and Mrs. Gene Scioneaux of Marksville and Mrs. William Patten of Gonzales: 32 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.

Capital Ideas Washington Events Affecting Our Community Mature Money-Makers The Age Discrimination Employment Act of 1978 recently enacted by Congress is affecting an increasing number of people and their financial planning. This act raises the upper retirement age limit from 65 to 70. The government has passed an act that benefits employers and employees..