Superintendent Leonard Armato receives an award from the Nicholls Reading Council at Thursday's school board meeting for "supporting the love of literacy and serving as superintendent throughout the parish." Armato is shown with, from left: Susan Tregle, Veronica Governale and Ronica LaPoint of the council.
The St. Mary School Board's Employees of the Month, recognized at Thursday's meeting, are, from left: Noveline Greene, Franklin Junior High secretary; Mary White, Wyandotte Elementary curriculum facilitator; and Courtney Andrews, Patterson High history teacher.
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These students were recognized at Thursday's St. Mary Parish School Board meeting as Students of the Month. They are, from left: Katelyn Larson, Patterson High senior; Shila Hebert, Franklin Junior High eighth-grader; and Jaelii Robinson, Wyandotte Elementary fifth-grader.
October 22, 1932 - March 15, 2019
Funeral services celebrating the life of Ruth “Conet” Boudreaux will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin.
Following the service she will be laid to rest with her husband and daughter in the Franklin Cemetery. Rev. Den Hussey, Pastor of Crossing Place Church in Bayou Vista, will officiate the services. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until time of service.
Conet, as she was affectionately known, was a native and lifelong resident of Franklin. Born at Belleview Plantation, she was the eldest of seven children born to Gilbert and Lorena Boudreaux. She was called home to her heavenly reward on Friday, March 15, 2019, at the age of 86, in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones.
Her beautiful memory will forever live in the hearts of her four children, Mark Boudreaux, Christine B. Kuhlman and her husband Michael, Lori Boudreaux, and Tina Boudreaux; seven grandchildren, most of whom she raised, Erica W. Meyer and her husband Eugene “Jamy”, Jacob White and his wife Elizabeth, Angel B. Buck and her husband Uston “Daniel”, Micah Boudreaux and his wife Chanler, Grace K. Manning and her husband Cody, Tyler Signorelli, and Zachary Signorelli; 13 great grandchildren, Shawn Meyer, James Meyer, Alyssa Del Bosque, Beau Meyer, Jacob White Jr., Julie White, Destiny Buck, Daniel Buck, Angelina Buck, Angelique Buck, Sophie Caulk, Madelyn Boudreaux, and Corban Boudreaux (to be born soon); four siblings, Lindell Boudreaux and his wife Sandra, Linda Iverson and her husband Dale, Polly Boudreaux, and Gilbert P. Boudreaux and his wife Geraldine; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and family members.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas P. Boudreaux; her daughter, Pamela B. White, two grandsons, Benjamin Boudreaux (infant) and Joshua Boudreaux; her parents, Gilbert Frank Boudreaux and Lorena Tabor Boudreaux; an infant sister, Harriet Boudreaux; and one brother, Alfred J. Boudreaux.
For those wishing to make memorial contributions, the family asks that you please consider one of Conet’s favorite charities, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, (800) 805-5856, www.stjude.org, or the American Lung Association, 1200 Hosford Street, Suite 101, Hudson, WI 54016-9316, (800) 586-4872, www. lung.org.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, La. 70538, (337) 828-5426.
A crew inspects the La. 182 bridge over Berwick Bay on Monday. The inspection, which the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development descried as routine, was set to close the bridge 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Motorists were diverted to the U.S. 90 bridge.
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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.
Friday, March 15
8 a.m. 800 block of Victor II Boulevard; Officer stand by.
8:18 a.m. 200 block of Roderick Street; Alarm.
8:37 a.m. 700 block of Bush Street; Juvenile problems.
9:23 a.m. 500 block of Egle Street; Complaint.
11:14 a.m. 200 block of Brashear Avenue; Vehicle burglary.
11:19 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182 East; Theft.
11:34 a.m. 2400 block of Tupelo Street ; Disturbance.
12:29 p.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Theft.
12:53 p.m. Wytchwood Drive; Complaint.
2:17 p.m. 500 block of Justa Street; Removal of subject.
3 p.m. 300 block of Iowa Street; Removal of subject.
3:52 p.m. La. 70; Reckless driver.
4:52 p.m. 500 block of Barrow Street; Complaint.
4:57 p.m. U.S. 90 West before Martin Luther King Boulevard; Stalled vehicle.
6:35 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Theft.
7:22 p.m. 100 block of Chennault Street; Loud music.
7:56 p.m. 1000 block of Victor II Boulevard; Disturbance.
9:24 p.m. 700 block of Onstead Street; Medical.
9:50 p.m. 700 block of Duke Street; Medical.
Saturday, March 16
12:39 a.m. Freret and Third streets; Loud music.
1:10 a.m. 300 block of Greenwood Street; Medical.
4:51 a.m. 900 block of Sixth Street; 911 hang up.
6:26 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Medical emergency.
10:05 a.m. Wren near Robin streets; Suspicious person.
10:14 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Warrant.
10:20 a.m. La. 70/U.S. 90 Junction ; Vehicle accident.
11 a.m. 7700 block of La. 182 East; Shoplifter.
11:25 a.m. 2000 block of Allison Street; Simple battery.
12:15 p.m. 300 block of Iowa Street; Removal of subject.
12:47 p.m. 700 block of Franklin Street; Complaint.
2:04 p.m. 300 block of Bowman Street; Complaint.
4:15 p.m. 7500 block of La. 182 East; Complaint.
6:31 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Alarm.
6:46 p.m. 800 block of Fourth Street; Theft.
7:08 p.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Complaint.
7:32 p.m. 700 block of Kentucky Street; Medical.
7:51 p.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Loud music.
9:17 p.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Criminal damage to property.
9:57 p.m. 400 block of Leona Street; 911 hang up.
11:01 p.m. 1400 block of Federal Avenue; Theft.
Sunday, March 17
11:32 a.m. 7600 block of La. 182 East; Alarm.
11:41 a.m. 100 block of Mallard Street; Complaint.
1:12 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182 East; Suspicious person.
2:01 p.m. 2500 block of Maple Street; Hit and run.
3:54 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Patrol request.
6:29 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Medical.
6:59 p.m. 500 block of Aucoin Street; Disturbance.
9:02 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Alarm.
9:17 p.m. 600 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; Complaint.
11:27 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Assistance.
Monday, March 18
2:37 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Complaint.
March is National Nutrition Month. Make the most of your food dollars with these healthy, money-saving tips:
—Plan a week ahead. Make a list of items you need from the store before you go. It will minimize unnecessary purchases.
—Use in season fruits and vegetables. These are usually more readily available and less expensive.
—Shop for canned or frozen produce. They can be less expensive than fresh produce when it is out of season. Healthiest canned fruits are the ones that are in 100 percent fruit juice or water. The best canned vegetables are “low-sodium” or “no salt added.”
—Cooking at home can be healthier and less expensive than eating out. Many prepackaged foods are less nutritious than home cooked meals. You do not have to compromise nutrient-rich foods for a budget-friendly meal.
—Adapted from eatright.org
Prep surface. Gathering spot. Storage solution. The kitchen island is one of those home elements that seems to have known its purpose from its inception: a utilitarian divider between kitchen and family zones, the heart of the home.
Over the years, the kitchen island has come to offer far more than counter space. It might include a cooktop, bookshelves, drop-down bar, sink and acres of granite.
Today’s islands come in all shapes and sizes, and have been tailored for all kinds of purposes. One important addition is connectivity: Designers and architects are integrating plugs, ports and other tech features into the kitchen island.
For one project, New York City designer Michael Wood integrated a system of USB ports and outlets into a kitchen island that also included ample storage, good seating and a clever pet-feeding nook. “The result is a family hub of activity,” he says.
Granite has given ground to more performance-friendly countertops. Engineered materials like Dekton, Silestone, Corian and others are heat-, scratch- and stain-resistant. Designers are using real and faux woods, too. And there’s a trend toward combining different types of surfaces. In another project, Wood used soapstone, butcher block and Corian on the kitchen island.
“An island is a great place to be creative,” says Chicago kitchen designer Mick De Giulio. “I often combine materials and use them to define various functions.”
For instance, he has used a thick chunk of hand-scraped wenge wood, for example, as a breakfast countertop: “I like the warmer, softer surface to rest your arms and elbows.” Then he might use polished stainless steel as a joinery or accent element.
In a tight galley kitchen, an island might replace a wall, giving a renovated kitchen more breathing room, more light and more work space. Cabinetry and shelving on the island can hold kids’ craft gear, books or barware. Built-in microwaves, ovens and deep, pullout drawers offer efficiency.
In a larger home, the island can serve even more purposes, including breakfast bar, entertainment zone or home office. Look for seating that complements the room: Sturdy bases and backrests make for safe, comfy places to settle in, while low-profile stools that slide out of sight might be all you need for occasional use. Pick pieces with easily cleaned performance fabrics, or go with plastic, steel or wood if you’ve got messy eaters.
Spend some time on the lighting, Wood advises. If the kitchen is a work center, put in task lighting.
“For others who never cook, lighting is almost a decorative element,” he says.
Wood recommends under-cabinet LED lights and directional sconces, all dimmable. Pendants are popular, but if you’ve got a low ceiling, be mindful of their positioning. Minimalist horizontal fixtures that sit just slightly below the ceiling might work better; for instance, Lightology’s Essence fixture, a barely-there sliver of brass or nickel, casts a warm glow but doesn’t loom over the island. West Elm has the Linear pendant with a walnut finish that’s slim and stylish.
If you just need an island work zone, consider Slate Design’s freestanding ones designed by Mark Daniel, and available at CB2. There’s a high-gloss, white-lacquered version with a cubby, open shelving and a white marble top, or a somewhat shorter one in a gray-washed wood with marble top.
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Warm winter, high river and recent heavy rains brings increased mosquito activity.
This year has the potential to be above normal for mosquito activity.
This winter’s warmer temperatures, heavy rains, and high river stages have allowed continued development and increased breeding sites for mosquito reproduction across Louisiana.
Generally, warmer temperatures and rainfall amounts combined have a great impact on whether large numbers of mosquitoes.
“We are seeing increased mosquito proliferation in the municipalities of Franklin, Patterson, Baldwin, St. Mary Parish Mosquito Abatement District 1 and both upper and lower St. Martin Parish at this time,” Jessie Boudreaux, Cajun Mosquito Control, said.
Mosquito truck spraying has commenced in areas of increased documented adult mosquito concentrations, and aquatic juvenile mosquito control operations continue throughout the each municipality and St. Martin Parish. Fog, rain and weather related events have delayed some mosquito spray truck control scheduled efforts.
Residents are asked to do their part by removing standing water around homes and businesses. Take a proactive approach by draining unused swimming pools, cleaning gutters, bird baths, pet water bowls and remove or drain any containers that may hold water.
Boudreaux said it is still early for arboviral activity; to date there has been no confirmed West Nile virus activity in Louisiana.
Residents are encouraged to protect themselves from mosquito bites. If you must be outdoors avoid risk associated with mosquito bites by applying insect repellent, the CDC recommends DEET based products. Also, wear light colored long sleeve shirts and pants, avoid perfumes and peak mosquito activity times of dusk and dawn.
If anyone has a mosquito related issues or question call 337-365-7988 or go to the website: www. cajunmosquitocontrol.com. There is an email address there as well.
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Phone: 337-828-3706
Fax: 337-828-2874
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1014 Front Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
Phone: 985-384-8370
Fax: 985-384-4255