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St. Mary Parish youngsters took part in track and field events Friday at Berwick High's Geisler Field. The Louisiana Special Olympics competitions for people with special needs had attracted more than 15,000 aspiring athletes and 3,000 coaches.
The Krewe of Hannibal will be celebrating its 40-year anniversary and the Krewe of Dionysus its 41st when the krewes host their balls on Saturday.
The area’s oldest krewe, the Krewe of Hephaestus, will hold its 60th celebration later in the season.
Already hosting balls are the krewes of Adonis, Nike and Galatea.
Six area Mardi Gras parades will be held in the Tri-City area beginning Feb. 21 and ending on Mardi Gras Day.
Ball patrons are reminded that tableaus begin promptly and everyone should be seated prior to the krewe’s stated start time.
Krewe of Dionysus
The Krewe of Dionysus will host its 41st coronation at 8 p.m. on Feb. 15 at the Berwick Civic Complex. Floor seating is invitation only.
A farewell appearance will be made by King and Queen Dionysus XL Thomas Galloway and Penny Galloway.
Dionysus will hold its alternating parade in Berwick this year at 2 p.m. Feb. 22.
Anyone wishing to place a unit in the parade should contact Roddy Richard at 985-498-0118.
The procession will line up on Gilmore Drive and turn on John Street, Robicheaux Street, Mount Street, Gilmore Drive, right on La. 182, Tournament Boulevard, Fairview Drive then to Pattie Drive, where it will disband at Berwick Junior High School.
Krewe of Hannibal
The Krewe of Hannibal will celebrate 40 years at 8 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. This is an invitation-only event.
Bidding adieu will be royalty XXXIX — King Hannibal Andre’ Palmer and Queen Cleopatra Le’Keisha Morgan.
Krewe members will participate in the Dionysus and Krewe of Amani parades.
Krewe of Amani
The Krewe of Amani celebrates 22 years with its coronation at 8 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Patterson Area Civic Center. Floor seating is invitation only.
Amani patrons are reminded that doors to view the tableau will close at 7:45 p.m. and not reopen until the presentation is complete.
Making a farewell appearance will be King and Queen Amani XXII Josh Singleton and Kizzy Gant.
Amani will hold its Lundi Gras parade at 2 p.m. Feb. 24 in Patterson. The procession will line up at Patterson High School and proceed down La. 182 (Main Street) and end at the Place Norman Shopping Center.
Krewe of Hephaestus
The oldest area krewe, the Krewe of Hephaestus, will hold its 60th carnival court at 8 p.m. Feb. 22 at the auditorium. Floor seating is invitation only.
Taking to the stage for a final appearance will be King and Queen Hephaestus LIX Chris Price and Mary Frances Aucoin.
Krewe members will parade at 2 p.m. Fat Tuesday in Morgan City. The procession will organize on Sixth and Sycamore streets and proceed down Sixth Street to Marguerite Street, Ninth Street, Clothilde Street, and Victor II Boulevard, ending at the auditorium on Myrtle Street.
Siracusa/Greenwood
The Siracusa/ Greenwood Community Mardi Gras Parade on Fat Tuesday will move to 1 p.m. this year.
Participants will line up on Siracusa Road at noon then proceed to James Street and Grace Street before ending at the Siracusaville Recreation Center.
Anyone wishing to participate or for information may call Leroy Trim or Mary Jones at 985-385-4224, or 985-759-1689.
Parade Summaries
—Krewe of Adonis: Friday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m., Morgan City.
—Krewe of Dionysus: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m., Berwick.
—Krewe of Galatea: Sunday, Feb. 23, 2 p.m., Morgan City.
—Krewe of Amani: Monday, Feb. 24, 2 p.m., Patterson.
—Siracusa/ Greenwood: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1 p.m., Siracusa Subdivision.
—Krewe of Hephaestus: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m., Morgan City.
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Staff Report
A Bayou Vista woman was arrested for two active warrants from Jefferson Parish for possession of cocaine and alprazolam, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith said in a news release.
—Victoria Ann Tarleton, 52, of Vincent Lane in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 10:54 p.m. Wednesday on two Jefferson Parish warrants for failure to appear on the charges of possession of cocaine and possession of alprazolam. She was jailed and is being held for another agency.
Smith also advised that the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to 29 complaints and the following arrests were made:
—Eddie Bob Norman Jr., 41, of Taryn Lane in Franklin, was arrested at 1 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of operating a motor vehicle not covered by security, expired driver’s license and improper turn. He continues to be incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
—Gerald Landry, 46, of Bracy Street in Jeanerette, was arrested at 11:46 a.m. Wednesday on a warrant for telephone calls harassment. He was released on a summons to appear on May 18.
—Juvenile Male, 15, of Jeanerette, was arrested on Wednesday on a charge of unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and unauthorized use of a movable. The juvenile was processed and released to a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.
—Austin Ray, 24, of Tiffany Street in Patterson, was arrested at 9:43 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of possession of Schedule I controlled dangerous substance (marijuana) with intent to distribute. He was jailed with no bails set.
Morgan City Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 38 calls of service and the following arrests were made:
—Louella R. Taylor, 56, of Eleventh Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of driving under suspension. An officer observed a traffic violation in the area of Sixth Street and Brashear Avenue and identified the driver as Taylor. A computer check revealed Taylor’s driver’s license was under suspension. She was jailed.
—James Davonte Green, 26, of Railroad Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday on a warrant for the charge of domestic abuse battery. Green who was already incarcerated at the Morgan City Police Department was booked on an active warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. The warrant stems from a complaint filed with the Morgan City Police Department on Feb. 2. During the investigation, it was determined Green had committed a battery on the victim. A warrant was obtained for his arrest and he was jailed.
—James Duhon III, 45, of Richohoc Drive in Franklin, was arrested at 8:56 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant for two counts failure to appear. Duhon was located at the Patterson Police Department and placed under arrest on active warrants held by the City Court of Morgan City. He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department and was jailed.
Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported the following arrests:
—Crystal Bailey Duhon, 47, of Ricohoc Street in Franklin, was arrested at 6:01 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant for Morgan City Police Department and failure to appear on the charges of expired motor vehicle inspection sticker and driving under suspension. She was jailed with a $895 bond set.
—James Duhon III, 45, of Ricohoc Street in Franklin, was arrested at 5:54 p.m. Wednesday on charges of driving left of center and driving under suspension as well as a warrant for the Morgan City Police Department. He was jailed with a $624 bond.
Berwick Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported there were no arrests.
The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the police department at 985-380-4605.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
6:58 a.m. Morgan City Police Department; Harassment.
8:04 a.m. 3000 block of Keith Street; Animal.
11:23 a.m. Morgan City Police Department; Warrant.
12:37 p.m. 3000 block of Catherine Street; Welfare check.
2:11 p.m. Duke and Sixth streets; Complaint.
2:35 p.m. 300 block of Oriole Street; Disturbance.
2:46 p.m. Victor II Boulevard; Stalled vehicle.
2:59 p.m. 400 block of Aucoin Street; Animal.
3:43 p.m. 2400 block of Cypress Street; Animal.
5:50 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Theft.
6:13 p.m. 500 block of Railroad Avenue; Fire.
7:52 p.m. Sixth and Florence streets; Suspicious subject.
7:58 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
8:10 p.m. Federal Avenue and Onstead Street; Suspicious subject.
8:33 p.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Shoplifter.
8:52 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Medical.
9:01 p.m. 300 block of Franklin Street; Animal complaint.
9:16 p.m. 700 block of Hilda Street; Loud music.
9:31 p.m. Sixth and Terrebonne streets; Suspicious subject.
11:02 p.m. 700 block of Hilda Street; Loud music.
Thursday, Feb. 13
1:42 a.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Patrol request.
1:45 a.m. 2600 block of Elm Street; 911 hang up.
2:07 a.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Patrol request.
2:07 a.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Shoplifter.
3:20 a.m. 7100 block of La. 182; Suspicious subject.
3:29 a.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Suspicious subject.
4 a.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Patrol request.
May 26, 1998 — February 10, 2020
Austin Michael Jenkins, a gentle giant and protector ... always, was unexpectedly called to his heavenly home on Monday, February 10, 2020, at the young age of twenty one.
Austin’s wonderful memory is forever etched into the hearts of his loving parents, Nick and Chantel Jenkins; his adoring brother, Denver Jenkins; his maternal grandparents, Michael and Charmaine Oubre; his paternal grandparents, Jac and Marjane Coleman; his nanny and uncle, Christina and Steve Crawford; his uncle, Rhett Jenkins; his aunt, Jennifer Ramey; and his first cousins, Cruiz, Stevie Raé and Rinna Crawford, and Allegra, Ian and Addison Grace Ramey.
He was greeted in heaven by his great-grandparents, Harold and Floriece Besse, Woodrow and Louise Oubre, Merle and Jenice Jenkins, and Robert and Marjorie Evans.
A true outdoorsman, Austin enjoyed spending time fishing and hunting. When not outdoors, Austin could be found enjoying a good movie, listening to music, or passing time with his dog, Buddy. While Austin found great joy in spending time with his friends, he was also the kind of guy who loved quiet moments. He made sure to take time in deep thought and especially in prayer. Austin was such a remarkable young man, that he has always been told that others would honor and respect him because of the spectacular person he was and the example he lived. Proof of this truth has unfolded over the past week in so many ways. Austin was loved by everyone he knew and although he will be greatly and deeply missed, there is also deep hope and faith in seeing him again.
A time of visitation and remembrance for Austin will be held at the Lighthouse Community Church in Berwick on Sunday, February 16, 2020, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., and again, on Monday, February 17, 2020, at 10 a.m. until time of services. A Celebration of Austin’s life will take place on Monday, February 17, 2020, at 2 p.m. at the Lighthouse Community Church in Berwick with Pastor Mo Seneca officiating. Following the services, Austin will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Mausoleum.
July 9, 1947 — February 13, 2020
James Anthony “Jimmy” LeBoeuf Jr., 72, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 13, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Jimmy was born on July 9, 1947, in Lafayette, the son of James A. LeBoeuf Sr. and Dorothy Bonvallian LeBoeuf.
Jimmy loved LSU and the New Orleans Saints and enjoyed watching them play. He was known as “The Paper Man” as he did newspaper delivery for many years. Jimmy was the longtime owner and operator of his prized possession, Table 5. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them, but cherished the time he was able to spend with his grandchildren and great-grandson.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Cheryl Boudreaux LeBoeuf of Morgan City; two daughters, Cherie O’Brien of Morgan City and Tina LeBoeuf of Berwick; six grandchildren, Ryan LeBoeuf and wife Bianca, Lauren Tucker and husband Alex, Brett LeBoeuf, Brenan O’Brien, Brooke LeBoeuf, and Bryanne Davis; one great-grandson, Blake LeBoeuf; one brother, Tommy LeBoeuf of Morgan City; four sisters, Madge LaCoste and husband Terry of Morgan City, Elizabeth Leedom of Deridder, Barbara Breaux of Morgan City, and Vivian Cockerham and husband Alvin of Morgan City; and one sister-in-law, Shirley LeBoeuf.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, James A. LeBoeuf Sr.; mother, Dorothy Bonvallian LeBoeuf; stepmother, Maggie LaCoste LeBoeuf; one brother, Raymond LeBoeuf; two brothers-in-law, Dan Leedom and Alan Breaux; and father- and mother-in-law, James Stansbury Sr. and Barbara Ross Boudreaux Stansbury.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Henry Sebastian celebrating Mass. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday, February, 14, 2020, at Twin City Funeral Home with the visitation resuming from 9 a.m. until Mass time on Saturday at Sacred Heart Church. Following Mass Jimmy will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.
Wednesday will see another installment of this year’s Franklin Bicentennial celebration events, with this month’s presentation of “Ada and the Doc” by Fran Middleton, at 7 p.m. at the Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Admission is free.
The full title of the book is, “Ada and the Doc: An Account of the Ada Leboeuf-Thomas Dreher Murder Case.” It was written by Charles M. Hargroder and was published in Feb. of 2000 by University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Middleton will be discussing the book in detail, its title case’s peculiarities and ramifications, and the effect the trial and its trappings had on the social fabric of St. Mary Parish.
Franklin Bicentennial Committee Co-Chair Diane Wiltz said of the upcoming presentation, “Of course, everyone remembers that ‘Ada and the Doc’ was a well-known story about a love triangle which ended with one person murdered, and two people hanged; and they were hanged here in Franklin, in the St. Mary Parish Courthouse square.”
Wiltz further commented that she anticipates Middleton’s presentation will not only parse through the known details of the case, but should also “shed new light on some things that have been uncovered and that continue to be investigated,” since the book’s publication.
She continued, “The historical part of that, (the case) as far as Franklin’s bicentennial is concerned, is that the hanging happened here in Franklin because we were the parish seat, and both she (Ada Leboeuf) and the doctor (Thomas Dreher) were jailed here in the parish courthouse.”
Of the bicentennial committee’s rollout matrix, Wiltz said, “Our guiding statement is that by celebrating our bicentennial, we are looking at who we were, looking at who we are, and looking at who we are yet to be. So, in this particular presentation, the second one of the year, we are still looking back at who we were.
“Hopefully throughout the year, as we move forward with these presentations, we will begin to look at who we are, and I can’t wait to see the visions of who we are yet to be.”
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Fax: 337-828-2874
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Fax: 985-384-4255