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JONATHAN PHILLIP DiMAGGIO

Tue, 10/16/2018 - 10:47am

November 17, 1954-September 25, 2018
Jonathan Phillip DiMaggio, 63, a resident of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, from renal failure, at Haven of Tucson.
He was born in Morgan City, Louisiana and is preceded in death by his parents, Luca Anthony DiMaggio and Hazel Dorothy Canty DiMaggio.
Jon, a talented musician and motorcycle enthusiast, graduated from Marana High School, Arizona in 1974.
Jon is survived by his wife, Doria Ann DiMaggio; his children, Luke Anthony “Andy” DiMaggio and Nicolette “Nickie” Pfalmer; three grandchildren; and four siblings, Luke William DiMaggio, Kendall Joseph “Joe” DiMaggio, Mark Anthony DiMaggio and Rilla Marie DiMaggio Beck.

(Updated) Boil advisory lifted for Siracusa area

Tue, 10/16/2018 - 10:47am

The precautionary boil advisory for the area of Siracusa Subdivision has been lifted. Officials with St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 1 had issued the advisory after a water line break occurred Monday.

THEODORE P. 'CURLY' PERDUE

Tue, 10/16/2018 - 10:45am

Theodore P. “Curly” Perdue, a former resident of Morgan City, passed away Oct. 11, 2018.
He was born Dec. 13, 1920.
He is survived by a daughter, Sherry Perdue, and a son, Bret Perdue
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of the service Friday, Oct. 19, at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, also at Twin City. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Morgan City Cemetery.

Hanson beats Victory Baptist

Tue, 10/16/2018 - 10:43am

KEVIN GARRETTE runs for daylight in Hanson’s victory over Highland Baptist on Thursday. Hanson (2-5, 1-3) will play host to Central Catholic of Morgan City (3-3, 2-1) Friday at 7 p.m. at McCloskey Field in District 7-1A.

Arrest Reports 10-16-18

Tue, 10/16/2018 - 10:40am

Chitimacha Police Chief Hal Hutchinson reported the following arrests:
Carl Allen, 27, of Park Street, Patterson, was arrested Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
He was transported to the parish jail.
Demetrius Green, 29, of Mike Drive, Patterson, was arrested Saturday on a warrant for St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear on the charge of domestic battery—first offense and a warrant for St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear for the charge of domestic abuse battery—first offense—victim pregnant.
He was transported to the parish jail.
Dequante Wesley, 24, of Orange Street, Morgan City, was arrested Saturday on the charge of possession of cocaine and nine active warrants. He was transported to the parish jail. The warrants are: a Sixth Ward Probation Division out of Saint Mary Parish warrant for the charge of contempt of court/ probation violation and revocation of previously suspended sentence of 90 days and 10 days, a 16th Judicial Court Saint Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office warrant for failure to appear on charges of possession of marijuana 14 grams or less, battery of a police officer and resisting arrest, a 16th Judicial Court Saint Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office warrant for failure to appear on charges of possession of cocaine, possession of MDMA, battery of a police officer and resisting a police officer with force or violence, a 16th Judicial Court Saint Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office warrant for failure to appear on the charge of distribution of marijuana less than 2.5 pounds, a Sixth Ward Court Morgan City Police Department warrant for charges of unauthorized entry of inhabited dwelling, resisting an officer and criminal trespassing, two City Court of Morgan City warrants for the charge of entry/remaining where forbidden, a City Court of Morgan City warrant for the charge of contempt of court- arraignment and a Probation Division out of Saint Mary Parish warrant for the charge of contempt of court- violation terms of probation.
Officers responded to a tribal business in reference to a suspicious person and suspicious activity, Saturday. During the investigation, the Chitimacha K-9 Narcotics unit was deployed which resulted in the arrests.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported the following arrests:
Howard Gabriel, 55, of 230 Easy St., Franklin, was arrested Monday at 4:23 p.m. on a warrant for three counts of burglary of an inhabited dwelling.
Tommy Carson Sr., 47, of 519 Martin Luther King Blvd., Franklin, was arrested Monday at 4:23 p.m. on a warrant for three counts of burglary of an inhabited dwelling.
A deputy patrolling the area of Franklin was dispatched to a residence on Iberia Street in reference to a residential burglary. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the homeowner who said the residence had been burglarized. Through the investigation, video surveillance showed two male subjects entering the residence and leaving with items. The subjects were identified as Gabriel and Carson. The deputy and detectives located Gabriel and Carson at a residence on Martin Luther King Boulevard and made them aware of the warrants for their arrest. A search warrant was served for the residence and stolen items were recovered. Both men were transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail was set. The investigation is ongoing.
Juvenile male, 14, of Patterson, was arrested Monday at 6:15 p.m. on the charge of ungovernable juvenile.
A deputy patrolling the area of Patterson was dispatched to a residence in Patterson in reference to an ungovernable juvenile. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the resident and a juvenile male who had left the residence without permission and had returned after some time. The juvenile was arrested and released into the custody of the guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.

TAMMY MARIE SCHEXNAYDER

Tue, 10/16/2018 - 10:39am

December 16, 1967 - October 11, 2018
Funeral services for Tammy Marie Schexnayder will be held Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin with Deacon Richard Picard conducting the service. Following she will be laid to rest with her father in the Franklin Cemetery Mausoleum. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Johnson Sr., Michael Johnson Jr., Dean LeBlanc Jr., Adam Picard Jr., Adam Picard III, and Alvin Picard Sr. Honorary pallbearers will be Rodney Granger and Donald James Picard.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Ibert’s Mortuary on Tuesday, October 16, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 7 p.m. Visitations will continue Wednesday at 8 a.m. until service time.
Tammy was born in Lafayette on December 16, 1967 and passed away at the age of 50 in the morning hours of Thursday, October 11, 2018, at her home with her family at her side. She was the younger of two daughters born to Larry James Schexnayder and Rita May Picard Schexnayder. She was a former longtime resident of Baldwin where she lived for most of her life and was a recent resident of St. Martinville. Some of her favorite pastimes were reading, playing computer and board games, working puzzles, and arts and crafts. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those she leaves to cherish her memory include her mother, Rita May Picard Schexnayder; her sister, Rita Faye Schexnayder Johnson and her husband Michael Johnson Sr.; her niece, Michelle LeBlanc and her husband Dean LeBlanc Jr.; her nephew, Michael Johnson Jr. and his wife Michelle Johnson; two great nieces; MáKenzey and Brei Johnson; two great nephews, Logan and Dean LeBlanc III; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, Larry James Schexnayder; great niece, Haily Johnson; great nephew, Joseph Duhon; paternal grandfather, Whitney Martin Schexnayder Sr.; paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Noelie Oubre Hebert and Everaist Hebert; and maternal grandparents, Adam Picard Sr. and Evelyn Robicheaux Picard.
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.

Wheel House for Oct. 16

Tue, 10/16/2018 - 10:39am

COATS FOR KIDS
Ruff Ryders hosting a Coats for Kids event with food and music from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at Siracusaville Recreation Center, 1110 Grace St. Donations and coats accepted. Food: boiled turkey necks, corn and potatoes, hot dogs and hamburgers. Games: bounce house, egg toss, basketball, flag football, potato sack race and more. Proceeds provide coats that will be distributed to schools in east St. Mary Parish. For info call 985-498-8595 or 985-498-0810 or email houmaruffryderspp@yahoo.com.

GUMBO/RAFFLE
St. Andrew Gumbo Cook Off and Raffle is Oct. 21 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Amelia. Serving at 11 a.m. Tickets $7 or three for $20. Includes: all you can eat gumbo and potato salad, and one drink. Judges Choice and People’s Choice will be awarded. Ladies Altar Society will host a donation baked goods table. Raffle drawing follows awards presentation. Sponsored by St. Andrew Knights of Columbus Council 8371.

USHERS
Good Hope Baptist Church Annual Ushers Anniversary at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Public invited. For info contact Patricia Schexnayder, 985-395-7171.

ROBERT PIERRE “BOB” PONTIFF JR.

Tue, 10/16/2018 - 10:38am

July 27, 1930 - October 14, 2018
Funeral services for Robert Pierre “Bob” Pontiff Jr. will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 18, 2018, at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin. Rev. Dr. Chris Holloway will conduct the service. Following he will be laid to rest with Military Honors in the Franklin Cemetery Mausoleum.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Wednesday, October 17, at Ibert’s Mortuary from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., and again Thursday from 9 a.m. until service time.
Bob, as he was affectionately known, was born in Franklin on July 27, 1930 and passed away at the age of 88 on Sunday, October 14, 2018. He was one of three children born to the late Robert Pierre Pontiff Sr. and the late Evia Boudreaux Pontiff. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Bob served his country and fellow man for 20 years from 1948 until retiring in 1968 with the rank of Technical Sergeant. While serving in the Air Force, he met and married the love of his life, Jacquelyn, and began raising a family. Following his military career, Bob went on to work in the Natural Gas Transmission Business with ANR Pipeline, where he retired from following 20 years of dedicated service. He had a love of old country and western music, as well as a passion for classic cars. Of the several he had at various times, his favorite was his 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 that he restored. He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those he leaves to cherish his memory include his wife of 65 years, Jacquelyn Scott Pontiff; four children, Robert Pierre Pontiff III and his wife Mary, Ronald Pontiff and his wife Robin, James “Jim” Pontiff and his wife Ana, and Linda Pontiff; eight grandchildren, Elisa Ripoll, Katherine Pontiff, Christine Pontiff, Richard Schmitz, James Pontiff Jr., Becky Pontiff, Jacob Pontiff, and Joseph Pontiff; and three great grandchildren, Audrey Ripoll, and Yuma and Maya Schmitz.
In addition to his parents, Robert and Evia, he was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley P. LeBlanc; and his brother, Donald Pontiff Sr.
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.

Fire department visits Presbyterian Pre-kindergarten

Tue, 10/16/2018 - 10:30am

Atkinson Memorial Presbyterian Pre-kindergarten was visited Oct. 12 by Morgan City Fire Department personnel in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7-13. The classes of Sherrel Landry, Ricki Lynn Patureau and Lisa Breaux were shown bunker gear by Acting Operator Brandon Landry, bottom photo. MCFD personnel also on hand to give truck tours were Capt. Andy Ratcliff Jr., Operator Carlos Izaguirre, Assistant Chief Joe Marino and 911 Dispatcher Kelsey Gowan.

Streaming fatigue: Walmart, AT&T, Disney join fray

Tue, 10/16/2018 - 10:25am

By MAE ANDERSON, AP Technology Writer

NEW YORK — As Walmart, AT&T and Disney join stalwarts such as Netflix in streaming video and creating original shows, a reality sets in: Not all will survive.
Walmart announced plans to partner with MGM Studios on original shows for Walmart’s video-on-demand service, Vudu, while AT&T’s WarnerMedia said it would create its own streaming service centered on HBO and Turner properties. Disney, meanwhile, is buying Fox’s entertainment businesses to beef up its planned streaming service , set to debut next year.
Add to that some existing, but little-known services, such as Filmstruck, Sundance Now, Mubi and others that offer older movies or niche offerings to subscribers.
These companies are trying to keep up with the changing tastes of consumers as they stream video on demand rather than rely on traditional cable subscriptions. But consumers have limited funds to spend; streaming behemoths like Netflix and Amazon got an early start and a lion’s share of subscribers so far.
“Too many services (are) going after the same consumer and piece of the pie,” Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said. “Streaming represents a significant market opportunity for the coming years but ultimately (streaming video) will have a few clear winners and a graveyard of those vendors that will fail.”
In a way, the overabundance of streaming services echoes the proliferation of too many cable channels in the traditional cable model and the old complaint of “so many channels and nothing is on.” Back then, cable companies forced you to get those channels and raised monthly fees regularly. Now the power is shifting to the consumer: if they don’t want to watch something, they don’t buy it.
The streaming market is growing, although at a slowing pace. EMarketer expects the number of people who use one or more video services in the U.S. to grow about 4 percent to 206 million by 2020. Google’s YouTube and Netflix are the clear winners so far. YouTube has an estimated 191 million users and Netflix about 133 million, according to eMarketer. Amazon has been nipping at its heels, with an estimated 90 million.
Newer upstarts will face a tough battle to compete.
Each company is hoping its own exclusive content will pique viewers’ interest. Walmart and MGM will debut an update on “Mr. Mom.” WarnerMedia has HBO’s arsenal of hit shows like “Game of Thrones.” Disney has an endless stream of popular movies such as “Frozen” and the “Star Wars” and Marvel franchises. It’s also planning original shows based on those franchises.
Companies risk extinction if they cannot create their own versions of “Must See TV” shows of the past, said Seth Shapiro, a professor at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts.
“How many things are people going to want to pay for at once? How many subscriptions can the market bear?” he said. Services “that are sort of nice to have but not really essential will fall by the wayside.”
The contest has parallels to the DVD-by-mail competition more than a decade ago. In 2002, Walmart created its own online DVD rental service to compete with Netflix. But the retailer ended that in 2005 and transferred its customers to Netflix, signaling the world’s largest retailer couldn’t beat the internet upstart at its own game.