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DARE F. SUMMERS

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 11:33am

September 2, 1942- July 13, 2018
Dare F. Summers, 75, a former resident of New Orleans, Jennings and Morgan City, Louisiana, passed away July 13, 2018, in Valrico, Florida, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 2, 1942, in Opelousas, Louisiana, the son of the late Alfred J. Summers and the late Muriel LeGrand Summers.
He attended St. Theresa of Avila Elementary School in New Orleans, was a 1961 graduate of Morgan City’s Sacred Heart High School, a Navy veteran, a graduate of Thomas Edison State University and a pharmaceutical representative for over 30 years.
Mr. Summers’ favorite hobbies were traveling and reading. He was also a history buff and enjoyed music. While in his 70s, he spent 3 years in Hawaii where he learned stand-up paddle boarding and flying a glider plane.
He is survived by his three daughters, Christie White of Manassas, Virginia, Jennifer Mengel and her husband, Col. William Mengel, of Brandon, Florida, and Stacie Summers of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Pearson, Dakota, Gabrielle, Annalisa, Francesca, Sean and Noelle; and great-granddaughter, Violet. He is also survived by two siblings, Dreux Summers and his wife Bernetta of Sulphur, Louisiana and Janice S. Carr and her husband, Richard, of Titusville, Pennsylvania; and godchild, Brittany Jones of Jennings, Louisiana. Many nieces and nephews also survive him.
Mr. Summers was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Jackie S. Finnigan and June S. Regan-Coats; and half-brother, Waddell A. Summers.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. November 24, 2018, at St. Benilde Catholic Church in Metairie, Louisiana, and his cremains will be interred by his parents’ graves in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie, Louisiana.

BELINDA ANN ARMOND REMEDIES

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 11:32am

Belinda Ann Armond Remedies, 49, a resident of Ricohoc, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette surrounded by her loving family.
Belinda was born on April 28, 1969, in Morgan City, the daughter of Silas Armond Sr. and Linda Ratcliff Armond.
Belinda was a hard worker and loved her job as a cook; she used her job to provide for her family. Everything that Belinda did and loved revolved around her family. She loved spending time with her family, from her cherished time with her five grandchildren who were her life, to spending all day running the roads with her sister, Belinda was always on the go. Her only down time came when she would sit down and watch Netflix.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two daughters, Kayla Remedies and Tiffany Remedies, both of Patterson; five grandchildren, Mikayla Johnson, Makiya Johnson, Daequandre Perro, De’Morian Perro and Wyatt Remedies; her mother, Linda Ratcliff Armond of Patterson; one sister, Joy Anna East of Monhans, Texas; and one brother, George Armond and fiancé Nicole Robinson of Patterson.
Belinda was preceded in death by her father, Silas Armond Sr.; and one sister, Susan Armond.
A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 27, 2018, at Twin City Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the family.

Wheel House for July 26

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 11:30am

MORNING GLORY
Ministries hosting Evangelist Jackie Brown of Fellowship of Love Ministry at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 29.

BERWICK
Housing Authority taking applications for all units from 8:15-11 a.m. and 1:15-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2. Must bring birth certificates and Social Security cards for all members of the household, picture ID for all members over 18 and current proof of income. For info call 985-385-1546.

FISH DINNERS
Sold by Zion Chapel AME Church, 1511 Cherry St., Patterson, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4. Cost $7. To order on Aug. 4 or delivery call 985-395-4824.

QUILT SHOW
Hosted by Rumpled Quilts Guild, Patterson, and Cane Cutters Guild, Houma, at Artists Guild Unlimited Everett Street Gallery, Morgan City, now through Aug. 11 on Wednesdays-Fridays, 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

RICHARD BENEFIT
Benefit for Gerald “Jim” Richard Aug. 11 at The Daiquiris Shop, Morgan City. Chicken and sausage jambalaya lunches, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Live bands DJ CJ, Mamie Winters, 12 Strings, Monkey Fighters, Juz Cuz, Earmuffs, and Ma Deuce. Live auction with Sterling Fryou includes electric guitar, security camera, dental package, crawfish pot and more. Also a bake sale and T-shirt sale. All proceeds help with medical expenses for Richard, diagnosed with stage IV cancer of the liver and colon. For info contact Bridgett Richard, 985-518-6191.

MEN’S DAY
Program at Walmsley United Methodist Church, Morgan City, 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26. Theme: “The Seven Ups.” Features dynamic speakers. Public invited.

45 years at M C Bank

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 11:28am

M C Bank acknowledges its employee banking anniversaries at five-year intervals. Above, President and CEO Larry Callais, left, and Senior Vice President Travis Richard present a gift for 45 years of service to LeeAnn Dumont, A.V.P./Bayou Vista Branch manager. Dumont joined the M C Bank team in 1973.

New Chamber member

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 11:22am

A Notary to Go, 183 Hwy. 182 East in Morgan City, and owner-operator Rebecca Adams, CNSA, left, are the newest members of the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce. Adams has more than 30 years of experience as a notary public, secretary and paralegal. She’s a member of the Louisiana Notary Association and the National Notary Association. Being a mobile notary, she can go to you for a travel/convenience fee. Valid proper photo ID are required. Her hours are 8:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturdays by appointment only. Reach her at her office, 985-399-9624, or by cellphone, 985-255-9542. Adams is shown with Donna F. Meyer, Chamber president.

AGU art show supporter

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 11:20am

Submitted Photo
Artists Guild Unlimited Labor Day Art Show Chairperson Diane T. Martin receives a check from Asia Breaux representing Patterson State Bank as a Patrons Award donor. The show will run Aug. 20-Sept. 22. Call AGU 985-385-9945 or Diane Martin 985-513-2341 for more information.

7 on 7 Competition

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 11:15am

Hanson Memorial, Franklin High and West St. Mary all participated in the annual 7 on 7 Competition at Central Catholic of Morgan City on Saturday. In final scoring, Central Catholic went 5-0 while Patterson was 4-1. West St. Mary, Gueydan and Jeanerette all posted 2-2 records while Franklin and Hanson were 1-3 with Berwick finishing with an 0-4 mark.

Arrest Reports 7-26-18

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 11:13am

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported the following arrests:
Donald Burgo, 51, of 767 Degravelle Road, Amelia, was arrested Wednesday at 4:58 p.m. on charges of disturbing the peace intoxicated, battery on a police officer and simple battery.
A deputy patrolling Amelia responded to the area of Lake Palourde Road and Westside Lane for an intoxicated person. The deputy made contact with Burgo. Upon approaching Burgo, he struck the deputy and made an attempt to leave the area. Burgo was apprehended and transported to a local hospital. The deputy found evidence that Burgo struck medical staff prior to being discharged. Burgo was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Clifford Jackson, 66, of 802 Abbirene St., Franklin, was arrested Wednesday at 11:44 p.m. on a City Court of Franklin failure to appear warrant on charges of driving under suspension and speeding.
A deputy patrolling Four Corners responded to a single-vehicle crash on Cypremort Road near Dumesnil Road. The deputy made contact with Jackson and learned of an active warrant for his arrest. Jackson was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Shawn Leblanc, 47, of 3425 Second St., Berwick, was arrested Thursday at 3:43 a.m. on charges of driving under suspension and no license plate light.
A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista observed a vehicle traveling on Teche Road without license plate lighting. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Leblanc. The deputy also learned that Leblanc was operating the vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. Leblanc was released on a summons.
Franklin Police Chief Tina Thibodeaux reported the following arrest:
Jeremiah Smith, 25, of Trowbridge Street, Franklin, was arrested Wednesday at 11:19 p.m. on a warrant for Chitimacha Tribal Police Department for the charge of theft.
Smith was booked, processed, and released to appear in 16th Judicial District Court.

Farmer's market gets the green light, with conditions

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 11:12am

Parish council members gave the all-clear for a farmer’s market to utilize space on the St. Mary Parish Courthouse square in the future.
By a resolution introduced by Councilman Dale Rogers, the market can begin, but under conditions.
The council and administration worried over liability issues at previous meetings. Those issues were addressed in the resolution’s rules and regulations section.
In addition to general guidelines regarding qualified products, vendors and other details, vendors must file application with St. Mary Parish Government to be reviewed by the Chief Administrative Officer or a designee. Vendors must renew annually.
All participating vendors must be individually responsible for any loss, personal injury, deaths and/or any other damages that may occur as a result of the vendor’s negligence or that of its servants, agents and employees; they must also indemnify and save the market from any loss, cost, damages and other expenses, including attorney’s fees, suffered or incurred.
Specifically, the resolution stipulates, “Because no insurance is provided to vendors, participants in the farmer’s market must carry their own product liability insurance. All vendors must have vehicle liability insurance to cover any incidents related to damage cause to persons or property by their vehicle.”
A complete list of rules and regulations will be available at the parish council office in the courthouse.
Also Wednesday, Councilman Gabriel Beadle queried the administration about complaints he’s received regarding trash on the Atchafalaya River Bridge spanning Berwick to Morgan City.
Parish President David Hanagriff and Chief Administrative Officer Henry “Bo” LaGrange explained that not only is bridge upkeep the purview of the Louisiana State Department of Transportation and Development, it is also a dangerous job requiring certain training. The administration offered to contact DOTD regarding the issue.
Hanagriff also said that a liquid released from a railroad car between Centerville and nearly to the Iberia Parish line was “really not oil, it’s more of a biodegradable material” when a tank cap loosened. The incident was late Sunday evening and into Monday morning.
Also, an ordinance was introduced by Councilman Glenn Hidalgo amending the Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission language designating the responsibilities, powers and selection of the commission. It adds a section that reads:
“Notwithstanding any other provisions of this ordinance, the St. Mary Parish Council, by a majority vote, may authorize the administrative branch of St. Mary Parish government to hire a golf management company to manage and run Atchafalaya Idlewild Golf Course.”
In other business:
—$8,000 was allocated to the east end Recreation Dist. 4 to defray expenses for All-Star teams to participate in the Dixie Youth World Series in Lumberton, North Carolina. That allocation came from the Wards 5 and 8 3/10ths sales tax fund.
—$5,800 was allocated to the City of Franklin for west end All-Star teams to participate in the Dixie Youth World Series in Lumberton, North Carolina, from the Wards 1, 2, 3, 4 7 and 10 3/10ths sales tax fund.
—David Bourdier was reappointed to the Kemper Williams Park Advisory Committee; Edward R. Austin and Vinnie Byrd were reappointed to the Recreation Dist. 4 board.

Lanceslin drops out; Prejean next Baldwin mayor

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 11:11am

Baldwin Mayor Donna Lanceslin withdrew her name Wednesday from candidacy in the upcoming mayoral race, leaving Abel “Phil” Prejean to run unopposed.
Lanceslin said she had recently been thinking about whether or not she should stay in the race, but that it was Monday evening’s special meeting, addressing the termination of Chrystal Willis that became the deciding factor for her withdrawal.
Baldwin Mayor Elect Abel “Phil” Prejean declined to discuss in detail any kind of platform or agenda for his upcoming term, as the board of aldermen with whom he will be working is not yet in place.
However, he did say that the water situation in Baldwin is uppermost on his list of priorities for immediate attention, once in office, calling it “axiomatic,” among any municipality’s basic expectations.
Prejean also mentioned the hiring of a new clerk, saying he intended to work closely with Lanceslin during the hiring process, as he considers the clerk’s position to be an important one in a town the size of Baldwin.
As far as Lanceslin is concerned, she said of her withdrawal that she felt she had done all she could for the town and that it felt like it was time for her to depart. But she expressed intent to remain active in seeing to fruition the several projects that may be left unfinished by next year, and she hopes to work closely with the next mayor concerning those and other endeavors.
When asked what plans she had for post-office life, Lanceslin said, “I am going to enjoy those great grandchildren that I have. But, I’m going to be active with whatever I do. I am not going to sit around. I have some life left in me. I want to do some traveling, enjoy my family and finish my bucket list.”