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In Cut Off, Grand Isle, Raceland, and the Houma areas, gas is being called “Liquid Gold.”
Farrell Trahan, a resident from Cut Off (located south of New Orleans), was in Abbeville filling up 300 gallons of gas to transport to his hometown of Cut Off. Trahan and his wife have been living with Abbeville friends Ricky Dupree for the last week because their home suffered wind damage and there is no electricity in Cut Off. Because there is no electricity, there are no gas stations open to supply gas to keep generators operating.
Instead of twiddling their thumbs, wondering what they are going to do while they sit in a cold house surrounded by friends in Abbeville, they decided to help their neighbors in Cut Off, who are not as lucky as they are.
Trahan noticed that gas was easier to find in Vermilion Parish than it was in Cut Off. So, he and his wife have been loading up gas cans and hauling them to Cut Off to help. It began as a small operation and has now turned into a huge operation.
On Wednesday, the Trahans pumped 300 gallons of gas, costing around $600, in small gas cans, five-gallon buckets, and three 55 gallon drums at an Abbeville convenience store.
It took him longer than 20 minutes to pump that much fuel.
“I am doing it to help my community,” said Trahan. “I know what it is like to be without electricity, water or sewer.
“What is needed now the most is gas. We have plenty of water and food. But gas is in short supply. So more and more people are asking me to get fuel for them.”
The trip to Cut Off from Abbeville takes the Trahans 12 hours by the time they unload the fuel and drive back. Trahan said he and his wife are drained the next day, so they spend the day resting.
They wake up after a days rest and begin the search for gas in Acadiana.
“I am going to keep doing it until the gas stations are up and running. I am helping family, friends and the community I was raised in,” he said.
Those who want to help Trahan by supplying empty or full gas cans can contact him at 1-985-258-1683.

Swamp pop musician Warren Storm died Tuesday at age 84, according to multiple sources, including KBON 101.1.
According to reports, Storm had been hospitalized since the middle of August
Storm is the second music icon from the parish to pass away within the past few days. Last week, Cedric Benoit, 62, a Kaplan native and a star in Branson, Missouri, suddenly passed away. Benoit performed at the Silver Dollar in Branson from 1988 to 2018.
Warren Storm was born on February 18, 1937 in Abbeville, LA. He is known as a pioneer of the genre swamp pop. He learned to play guitar and the drums from his father, a Cajun musician, and he continued to play drums for 55 years. In the early 1950’s Storm began to perform publicly with Larry Brasso and the Rhythmaires.
When Frank’s Theatre was still showing movies on Saturdays, Storm would perform before the start of the Show. Who knew that movie theatre’s had opening acts!
As young boys, Warren and Bobby Charles went to school together and as their careers progressed Storm recorded some of Charles’ music. Warren and Bobby Charles would often travel to New Orleans to hear black rhythm and blues artists, such as Fats Domino in the local nightclubs. The music Warren experienced in New Orleans greatly influenced his own drumming style.
In 1956, Storm founded his own rhythm and blues/early rock and roll group, and in 1958 he began recording locally in Crowley, LA. During that time, Storm traveled throughout the United States and toured overseas in France, Australia, and England. When he returned from his tour he did a TV show in Memphis and stated that he was invited to meet Elvis Presley at his home. Over the following years, Storm recorded swamp pop music for numerous labels. In the early 1960’s, Storm teamed up with fellow swamp pop musicians to form the Shondells. During the 1980s and 90s, Storm appeared as a regular house musician at several south Louisiana dance clubs. In 1980, Warren Storm and Willie Tee were in the original Cypress Band which disbanded in 1984.
In 2000, Storm experienced a resurgence in popularity when he joined the Lil’ Band of Gold, an all-star south Louisiana band. In 2004 Warren and Willie Tee decided to bring back the Cypress Band and began another era of their music.
On Sept. 5, 2010, Storm was inducted into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.
In November of 2016, the city of Abbeville dedicated a gateway sign on the east entrance near the Chris Crusta Memorial Airport in Storm’s honor. Abbeville’s Mark Piazza said during that dedication that, “We are proud to call him one of our own, a locally grown legend.”
Funeral arrangements are pending.

June 14, 1934 ~ September 6, 2021

“A Golden heart has stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our heart to prove to us he only takes the best"

KAPLAN — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of our beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Dalton Peter Saltzman, 87, who completed his earthly journey and rests in Our Savior’s arms on Monday, September 6, 2021. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
Dalton was a mechanic for over 50 years. His greatest treasure was his family…and his tractor “Big Red”. He enjoyed the great outdoors and talking to the many people he met in his lifetime. If you were blessed to hear his many stories of life, carry them in your heart and share them with those you love.
He leaves to cherish his memory his son, James Saltzman and his wife, Debi; his daughter, Darnell Kohlenberg; his daughter-in-law, Lisa Saltzman; his sister, Sirena Rogers; his brother, Peter Saltzman; his companion of 16 years, Betty Hebert; his grandchildren, Tyler (Cari), Jamie (Craig), Drew (Angie), Tiffany (Rhet), Adam, Jonathan and Andrew; and his great grandchildren, Grant, Makena, Austin, Eli and Issac.
He joins in eternal rest his wife, Rose Saltzman; his son, Kendrick Saltzman; his parents, Pierre Saltzman and the former Emita Adams; his brothers Nelson, Sr. and Eddie; his sisters, Dorothy, Matilda and Eunice; and a host of relatives that have gone before him.
Special thanks to Heart of Hospice, his caregivers, Ms. Lou, Agnes, and Vanessa. Your love and care for him will never be forgotten.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 600 N. Church Avenue, on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from 9:00 AM until the time of the services at 2:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 11:00 AM.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Saltzman family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

ABBEVILLE – Funeral services for Judith “Judy” Bouillion Theall, 80, will be held Thursday September 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, with Father Andre Metrejean officiating.
Visitation will be held Wednesday September 8, 2021, from 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM and will continue Thursday from 8:00 AM until time of services. Burial will be held in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Cemetery.
Judy was a native of Erath and a resident of Abbeville, she loved playing bingo and going to the casino, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. Judy passed away Sunday September 5, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital.
Judy is survived by her husband Lovelace Theall Jr., her daughters Nancy Trahan, Elizabeth Theall, Claudina Theall, Janette Stutes, and Mildred Theall; her sons Luis Theall, Robert Theall, Jose Theall, Lovelace Theall III, Timothy Poirier, and Ivy Poirier; twenty seven grandchildren, and thirty three great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Sue Brown, Belinda LaSalle, and Vivian Blake; and her brother Roland Bouillion.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents Octavie and Lilly Richard Bouillion; granddaughter Victoria Theall; great grandson Iain Chauvin; brother Curtis Bouillion; and grandson in law Christopher Chauvin.
Serving as pallbearers will be Lovelace Theall III, Luis Theall, Jose Theall, Ivy Poirier, Timothy Poirier, and Michael Theall; honorary pallbearer will be Jason LaSalle.
Condolences may be sent to the Theall family at www.davidfuneralhome.com
To help the community stay safe we will honor the August 1, 2021 Louisiana Mandates.  All families and their guests are required to wear a face-covering while at the funeral home and church. Thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented time.
David Funeral Home 2600 Charity St. 337-893-3777 is in charge of arrangements.