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Byler receives higher evaluation score from Vermilion Parish School Board

Wed, 08/24/2022 - 11:17am

The Vermilion Parish School Board gave a higher evaluation score to Superintendent Tommy Byler in his second year at his job.
The school board members and Byler went behind closed doors to talk about the evaluation given by board members. Then, after a brief discussion, they all came out and read the score.
He received a score of 3.82 out of 4.
His first-year evaluation score was 3.72.
Byler, who has been the superintendent for over two years, said the 3.82 score is not all of his doing.

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The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office is urging people to properly secure their vehicles and not leave valuables inside.

Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office warns of increase in car burglaries

Wed, 08/24/2022 - 11:12am

According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Public Information Officer Eddie Langlinais, due to a recent uptick of vehicle burglaries in Vermilion Parish, Sheriff Mike Couvillon is urging residents of Vermilion Parish to please be vigilant in securing their vehicles.
Whenever possible, it’s important to store vehicles in a secure area, such as an enclosed garage. If an enclosed garage is not an option, park your vehicle in a well-lit area. Always remember to keep your vehicles locked. Security cameras and car alarms are also valuable deterrents and tools if available.

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Arrests made for catalytic converter thefts in Vermilion Parish

Mon, 08/22/2022 - 12:45pm

According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Public Information Officer Eddie Langlinais, two arrests have been made as a result of an investigation into the Thefts of Catalytic Converters.
On Aug. 16, after a week-long investigation, the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division gathered enough information to obtain warrants and arrested:
Benjamin Richard, 36, charged with 3 counts of Felony Theft and 2 counts of Felony Criminal Damage to Property. Bond set at $17,500.

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Dozier Elementary reopened with a new entrance. Pictured are Principal Johnnie Suire and several faculty members.

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Dozier Elementary’s first faculty after opening as a 1st-3rd Erath feeder school in 1972. 1st Row (Top): Merille Marie (French teacher). June Boudreaux (1st) , Mary Jo Crutchfield (3rd), Judy LeBlanc (2nd) , Janice Plummer (3rd) Evelyn Boudreaux (3rd). 2nd Row: Eno Romero (Janitor), Mae Carlin (2nd grade aide) Cheryl “Pie” Domingues (1st) , Dora L. LeBlanc (2nd), Ann Pillette, (1st grade-aide) Jeanette Pillette (2nd) , Linda Charmount (1st), Theresa Peltier, Mary Lou LeBeaux, Principal Johnnie Suire. 3rd Row: Marilyn Dufrene (1st), Evola Antoine (3rd-aide), Electa Blanchette (2nd) Cynthia Frederick (3rd), Gayle Broussard (Library-Math Aide), and Kay Mayard (Reading Lab), Not pictured: Sweeper Verda Richard, Cafeteria Workers, Alice Menard, Eustis Toups, Verna Soirez, Linda Goutirrez, Beverly Libersat and secretary Betty Baudoin.

2022 marks 50th Anniversary of Dozier Elementary opening as an Erath Feeder School

Thu, 08/18/2022 - 12:05pm

A half-century ago, a new school emerged and changed the face of Erath’s educational system. On August 29, 1972, Dozier Elementary opened its doors with a new, caring, and motivated staff as the community’s feeder school for all students in grades 1, 2, and 3.
Before this time, Erath High was housing grades 1-12. It was decided in 1971, that the original brick RF Dozier structure built in 1954 and closed in 1968 due to integration would be utilized again.

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