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Gift for Project Graduation

Wed, 09/19/2018 - 10:25am

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Patterson Project Graduation co-chairpersons Sherrin Hines, left, and Kristi Pinho, right, accept a donation from Donna Thibodaux, Patterson State Bank vice president and loan operations manager. The funds will help provide food, activities and door prizes for the 2019 graduates. The annual event provides a safe place for the participating seniors to celebrate this important step towards their future.

MCHS rolls past North Central 60-6

Wed, 09/19/2018 - 10:24am
GEOFF STOUTE
gstoute@daily-review.com

Morgan City High School jumped out to a 33-0 lead at the end of the first quarter and never was threatened as it rolled to a 60-6 rout of North Central in nondistrict play in Morgan City Friday.
The Tigers scored on their first seven offensive possession of the game. Their eighth and final possession of the first half was halted by the end of the first half as the Tigers took a knee to end the half with a 48-0 advantage.
The Tigers, who never punted, added touchdowns on two of their three second-half offensive possessions.
A running clock was used in the second half.
Morgan City totaled 368 yards of offense (322 rushing and 46 passing). The Tigers had nine rushing touchdowns.
Quarterback Devonta Grogan led Morgan City with seven carries for 73 yards and two touchdowns, while Matt Griffin had four carries for 67 yards and two scores. Quarterback Khai Hartley had eight carries for 26 yards with three of those carries resulting in touchdowns, while Chris Fabre and Taaj Delaune each scored a touchdown.
Defensively, Morgan City limited North Central to 127 yards of offense (108 rushing and 19 passing).
Morgan City Coach Chris Stroud agreed that not a lot went wrong for his team Friday.
“Hats off to North Central,” he said. “They got a small team, numbers wise. They’ve got some pretty good looking kids, but they came out and played hard. The field conditions weren’t great, but we’re pleased with what happened.”
In rough conditions, Morgan City secured the football, though.
“I think we did a great job (with) ball security, and we actually had a young guy do a good job getting fresh balls in and out, and that helps a lot,” Stroud said.
He also said the sun helped to dry things a bit, too.
Morgan City opened the game with a five-play, 51-yard drive capped by a Grogan 7-yard run with 10:49 remaining. Kicker Andy Rangel, who was 2-of-7 on extra point attempts, converted the point-after attempt for a 7-0 Morgan City lead.
North Central fumbled away the kickoff return, and Morgan City recovered, eventually scoring on a 4-yard run by Fabre with 9:01 remaining in the first quarter for a 13-0 Morgan City lead.
The Tigers again quickly regained possession after North Central’s second-consecutive fumble on a kickoff return was recovered by Morgan City. The Tigers cashed in on four-play, 37 yard drive. Grogan dove over the goal line from 2-yards out but fumbled the ball. However, Griffin recovered the loose ball for the Morgan City touchdown with 7:48 remaining. Grogan’s pass to Deandre Grogan on the two-point conversion attempt was good for a 21-0 Morgan City lead.
Morgan City added scored with 36.2 seconds remaining in the first quarter via a 2-yard Devonta Grogan run and again with no time left on the clock on Hartley’s 2-yard run for a 33-0 lead.
The Tigers’ second-quarter touchdowns came on Hartley’s 1-yard run with 7:27 remaining in the quarter and on Hartley’s 3-yard run with 2:56 remaining in the first half for a 48-0 lead following Rangel’s extra point.
In the second half, Morgan City scored on its opening drive on Griffin’s 30-yard run with 9:30 remaining for a 54-0 Morgan City lead.
North Central scored its lone touchdown later in the quarter on Jake Hawkins’ 23-yard run with 9.6 second remaining. The two-point conversion was no good.
The Tigers scored their final touchdown of the evening on their next possession as Delaune raced to the end zone on a 42-yard score with 7:14 remaining for the final margin.
Things will get tougher for the Tigers this Friday as they return to action Friday in nondistrict play in Morgan City against Class 3A Donaldsonville.
“Donaldsonville’s bringing a good football team into town,” Stroud said. “I think our kids are up to the task, and we’re going to practice hard Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and see what happens.”

VIVIAN ANN CEASER BURRELL

Wed, 09/19/2018 - 10:23am

Vivian Ann Ceaser Burrell, 70, a resident Baldwin, La. and native of Baldwin, La., passed away on Sunday September 16, 2018 at 7:08 p.m. at the Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette, La.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday September 22, 2018 at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church 104 10th Street, Baldwin, La. 70514 from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. The Supt. Donald Lanceslin will officiate the services. Burial will follow funeral service in the Greater New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memories of Vivian will forever remain in the hearts of her loving husband, James Burrell of Baldwin, La.; her son, James Anthony Burrell of Dallas, TX; her daughter, Christina Ann (Mack Willis, III) Burrell of Lafayette, La.; three grandchildren; one brother, Stafford Ceaser Sr. of Ashton, La.; two sisters, Mrs. Curtis ( Gloria) Washington of Baldwin, La. and Blanche Ceaser-Carline of Ashton, La.; a beloved daughter-in-law, niece; seven brothers-in-laws, three sisters-in-laws and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Vivian was preceded in death by her parents.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City-Franklin-Jeanerette-Houma in charge of arrangements.
Visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.

Marking half a century

Wed, 09/19/2018 - 10:23am

The Daily Review/Zachary Fitzgerald
Finance Service of Morgan City, 1004 Seventh St., celebrated 50 years in business Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The St. Mary Chamber of Commerce hosted the ceremony. Joe and Dorothy Barrow founded the business in 1968. The current owners are Rick and Debbie Stanley.

MARY LORRAINE FREEMAN HARDING

Wed, 09/19/2018 - 10:23am

Mary Lorraine Freeman Harding, 80, a resident and native of Jeanerette, La., passed away on Monday September 17, 2018 at 1:23 p.m. at the Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia, La.
Visitation will be observed on Friday, September 21, 2018 from 11 a.m. until funeral services at 2 p.m. at the St. Paul United Methodist Church 1405 Annie Moore Drive Jeanerette, Louisiana 70544. A Celebration of Life, celebrating the life of Mrs. Mary Lorraine Harding will begin at 2 p.m. with Pastor Darrell W Briggs Sr., officiating the services. Burial will follow funeral services in the Rising Sun Cemetery in Jeanerette, La.
Memories of Mary Lorraine will forever remain in the hearts of her loving husband, Herbert H. Harding of Jeanerette, La.; two sons, Dwayne (Monica) Harding of Franklin, La. and Donald R. (Beverly) Harding of Jeanerette, La.; one daughter Mrs. Wendell (Donna Maxine) Bogan of Verdunville, La.; a daughter-in-law, one brother, G. R. Freeman; a cousin who was reared as a brother, Virgil (Lena) Williams all of Jeanerette, La.; nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mary Lorriane was preceded in death by her parents, one son, and two grandchildren.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City-Franklin-Jeanerette-Houma in charge of arrangements.

BARLOW TOUPS

Wed, 09/19/2018 - 10:22am

Barlow Toups, 43 a resident and native of Morgan City passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Terrebonne General Medical Center at 6:35 p.m.
Visitation will be observed on Friday September 21, 2018 at the Siracusaville Recreation Center in Morgan City (Siracusa Area), La. from 9 a.m. until funeral services beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will follow funeral services in the Union Bethel Cemetery in Amelia, La.
Memories of Barlow, or “B-Low,” as he was known to many, will forever remain in the hearts of his one son, Noah Alexander of Lafayette, La.; four daughters, Byreisha Toups of Smyrna, GA, Samyra Toups and Tori Toups both of Thibodaux, La. and Zuri Toups of Amelia, La.; his fiancé Reandra Taylor; his parents, Oscar L. Toups Sr. and Wonedia H. Toups of Morgan City, La.; two brothers, Randy (Glenda) Toups of Rowlett, TX and Oscar L. (Chinchetta) Toups, Jr. of Berwick, La.; two sisters, Mrs. Michael (Janell Toups) Johnson Sr. of Amelia, La. and Mrs. AdChanta (Adrian) Short of Gibson, La. and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Barlow was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, and his maternal grandparents.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City-Franklin-Jeanerette-Houma in charge of arrangements.
Visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.

Lafayette High tops Patterson 51-32

Wed, 09/19/2018 - 10:21am

Patterson started Friday’s game with a bang, but after four quarters, it was Lafayette High with a historic win. Class 5A’s Mighty Lions hadn’t won a game in a year-and-a half (12 games) but used Patterson’s turnovers for a 52-31 win. “I told the guys I will never take a win for granted again,” Lafayette Coach Rob Pool said. “It was the players and my assistants that won this game. We won because our offensive and defensive lines dominated theirs all night.” Patterson (1-2) opened the game with a bang when the Lumberjack’s standout and University of Texas-San Antonio verbal commit Dajon Richard ...

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'National Night Out' proclamation set

Wed, 09/19/2018 - 10:21am

Franklin Mayor Eugene Foulcard will sign a proclamation on Sept. 25, at 10 a.m. at City Hall, for National Night Out.
NNO will be held Tuesday, October 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pecot Park in Franklin.
Pecot Park is located on the corner of Pecot and Eagle Streets in Franklin.
NNO is a free, family-friendly event that is open to the public. Organizations, churches, schools and businesses are encouraged to attend.
For more information about NNO and how you can participate, contact Mrs. Alfreida Edwards (985-397-1096).

COA membership meeting is Sept. 28

Wed, 09/19/2018 - 10:20am

St. Mary Council on Aging will hold its 46th Annual Membership Meeting Friday, Sept. 28 from 6-9 p.m.
The event will be held at the American Legion #242 building, 3600 US 90 in Patterson.
The agency’s annual report will be given, along with information about programs. There will be a pinewood derby event, food, raffles, door prizes, music and “surprises.” Admission is $5.
For more information: 337-907-6310.

Jim Brown: What's wrong with country lawyers, anyway?

Wed, 09/19/2018 - 10:20am

By JIM BROWN
I have a confession to make. And President Trump is not going to like it. I’m a southern country lawyer.
Darn proud of it.
In the president’s words, I may be a “dumb southern country lawyer.”
I just hope the president does not have a sneering contempt for all of us Louisiana lawyers who cut our teeth practicing law in the rural areas of the Bayou State.
If you are unaware of the President’s supposed pot shots at those of us who ply our trade in the more pastoral boroughs of the state, The Washington Post’s Bob Woodard has out a new “tell all” book entitled “Fear: Trump in the White House.” Woodward you recall was the reporter who dropped the bombshell on the Nixon White House back in 1972, and was portrayed by Robert Redford in the film, “All the President’s Men.”
Woodward writes of many revelations claiming he received insider information from current White House operatives who listen to the president on a daily basis.
And, according to the book, Donald Trump makes it clear there is no love lost between him and his Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
He is quoted as saying that: “This guy is mentally retarded. He’s this dumb Southerner. … He couldn’t even be a one-person country lawyer.”
Now I’m reading this to mean that “a one-person country lawyer” is about as simple and elementary as you can get if legal guidance is required.
No real talent or expertise required. Just a little folksy off the shoulder opinion will do.
Do you have to be an Ivy League barrister to have the knowledge and expertise to make sound and compelling legal decisions?
It’s a fact that all the current members of the U.S. Supreme Court attended either Harvard or Yale. But maybe that’s part of the problem with a number of questionable high court decisions.
As Alabama law professor Ronald Krotoszynski wrote recently, “Are an attorney’s perspectives and capabilities “defined by the three years he or she spent in law school? Shouldn’t professional experience and judgment matter too? “
I graduated from Tulane Law School back in 1966 and moved to the rural town of Ferriday, Louisiana, with a population of 5,000.
There were a few other lawyers in the surrounding parishes, most of who graduated from LSU. No specialized legalese in these rural courthouses. Lawyers had to know a good bit about all phases of the law, both criminal and civil.
I handled civil cases ranging from divorces and small claims and stood toe to toe with big shot eastern attorneys representing General Motors and a number of major oil companies.
On the criminal side, I was often appointed by the local judge to represent a cross section of those accused of robberies right up to capital cases.
Many readers will remember the notorious Jim Leslie murder case that happened in Baton Rouge back in the 1970s. Leslie’s killer was gunned down in Concordia Parish and I was appointed to defend this killer. I can tell you the whole sorted story.
Here’s my point. Country lawyers, particularly in the South, rarely take a narrowly defined career path. Sure, an attorney has to know the law.
But there also is a need to comprehend the practicalities of how the law should be applied and how such application affects and impacts the average citizen.
I’ve come across a number of outstanding lawyers who graduated from Tulane, LSU and Southern law schools. They often have both solid legal aptitude and a good bit of plain old common sense.
Our judges, by and large, stack up with barristers anywhere in the country, and we certainly have the legal talent that is qualified to stand shoulder to shoulder with any justice presently on the U.S. Supreme Court.
So give us a break, Mr. President. We might surprise you down here in the deepest of the deep southern states. Yes, some up north may call us dumb southern country lawyers.
But I have worked with many Louisiana attorneys, particularly in smaller towns, that can go eyeball to eyeball with any Ivy Leaguer.
Simply put Mr. President, we wear our southern country lawyer title proudly.
Peace and Justice
Jim Brown
Jim Brown’s syndicated column appears each week in numerous newspapers throughout the nation and on websites worldwide. You can read all of his columns at www.jimbrownusa.com.

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