Sarah Thurston, who turns 3 this month, cuts the ribbon opening her dad's new clinic, Thurston Ophthalmology, on Friday at 1018 Eighth St. in Morgan City. Dr. Jared Thurston is to her left, and her mother , Carla Thurston, is holding her. They were joined by clinic employees, local officials and members of the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce.
The Daily Review/Bill Decker
The Morgan City High School Athletic Department held its Spring Sports Awards Ceremony Tuesday at the school.
Athletes who participate in cheerleading, dance team, boys’ and girls’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ bowling, boys’ and girls’ tennis, boys’ and girls’ golf, boys’ and girls’ track and field, baseball and softball were honored.
Below is a list of the award winners:
Cheerleading
—Most Valuable Cheerleader: Jacob Austin.
—Tiger Spirit: Alissa Julien.
—Most Outstanding: Dru Gros.
—Coach’s Award: Madeline Albritton.
—Senior Awards: Mallory Fontenot and Maddie Fontenot.
Dance
—Fighting Tiger Award: Tayla Weary.
—Senior Awards: Kelsey Crochet (4-year letterman), Weary (4-year letterman), Jill McCarty (3-year letterman) and Jillian Freia (2-year letterman).
—Captain Award: A’mari Martin.
Track and Field
—MVP: Deondre Grogan and Jacelyn Bouillion.
—Outstanding Track Performer: Zion Landry and Sh’Diamond Holly.
—Outstanding Field Performer: Jake Arceneaux and Jadyn Walker.
—Fighting Tiger: Tre’Veon Francois, Markeynah Young, Andrew Williams, Hailey Lewis, Jared Singleton and Alisha Singleton.
Girls Basketball
—Rookie of the Year: Haylie Crappell.
—Defensive Player: Hailey Lewis.
—Offensive Player: Sh’Diamond Holly.
—MVP: Alisha Singleton.
—Fighting Tiger Award: Nikeisha Paddio.
Boys Basketball
—Best Offensive Player: Kerwin Francois Jr.
—Best Defensive Player: Devonta Grogan.
—Best Teammate: Ke’Sean Francois.
—Coach’s Award: Tywaun Walker.
—Most Improved: Tyland Boatman.
—Fighting Tiger Award: Taaj Daniels.
—MVP: Jared Singleton.
Baseball
—Pitcher of the Year: Logan Tingle.
—Offensive Player of the Year: Morrquise Charles.
—Defensive Player of the Year: William LaRocca.
—Fighting Tiger: Ethan Nguyen.
—Captain Award: Tingle, Alex Brocato, Caleb Landry and Morrquise Charles.
—Clutch Hitter Award: Ross Albritton.
—Physically Most Improved: Kade Dupre.
—Mentally Most Improved: Mitchell Mancuso.
Girls’ Bowling
—MVP: Mackenzie Amador.
—Fighting Tiger Award: Juliet Thibodeaux.
—Senior Awards: Alexia Morgan and Cora Reed.
Boys’ Bowling
—Mr. Persistent: Zach Aucoin.
—Fighting Tiger Award: Jonathan Spinella.
—MVP: Zachary Stewart.
Boys Soccer
—Defender: Jared Gore.
—Midfield: Helder Hernandez.
—Forward: Tristen McCullough.
—MVP: Reid Lodrigue.
—Fighting Tiger: Jorge Rodriguez.
Girls Soccer
—Defender: Mary Vincent.
—Midfield: Allie Vincent.
—Forward: Angie Sagastizado.
—MVP: Sagastizado.
—Fighting Tiger: Brysa Zamudio.
Golf
—MVP: Jared Gore
—Most Improved Boy: Aiden Ashley.
—Most Improved Girl: Jillian Freia.
—Newcomer of the Year: Mallory Fontenot.
Tennis
—Fighting Tiger Award: Nicole Ring, Bailee Hoggatt and Fernando Torres.
—Most Improved: Alexia Morgan and Tyler Hebert.
Softball
—Offensive MVP: Kennedy Hebert
—Defensive MVP: Haylie Crappell
—Fighting Tiger: Allie Vincent.
—Heart of a Champion: Hebert, Scottie Metrejean, Matti Rivere, Vincent and Reilee Bailey.
April 12, 2018
Letter to Editor,
It’s that time of year; announcing our 6th Annual MCOFR, but first, would like to again thank all of our 2017 sponsors, participating fishermen, donors and community volunteers for their continued support:
Our 2017 diamond sponsors Tanks-a-Lot and EEC Testing Service; gold sponsors Peterson Agency, The Lambert Firm, Bourgeois Smokehouse, Regions Bank, Pro-T, Millennium Galvanizing, DHD Offshore Services, One Subsea (a Schlumberger company), MCR Land Investments, Central Boat Rentals, Mayon’s Accounting, Mariner Gulf, Whitney Bank and Tanks-a-Lot Trinidad.
Also, our corporate sponsors Patterson State Bank, Hanko’s Metal Works, Gulf-America Wire Rope, Cannata’s Family Market, Skipper’s Sporting Goods, Stansbury & Associates, King Trucking, C&W Financial Services, Berry Bros. General Contractors, Oceaneering International, Uncle J’s Custom Boats, GJ Land and Marine Food Distributors, AZZ Galvanizing, Protec Defender, Cummins and Inland Barge Rentals.
Also extending a special thank you to the donors of crawfish: Suzie’s Seafood, Johnny’s Seafood, Garber Bros. and AJ Wanous; and weigh-masters Tuttie Fuslier, Sterling Fryou and Bob McHugh.
MCOFR is a non-profit corporation, in conjunction with Nicholls State University (Petroleum Tech Services), South Central Louisiana Technical College (Young Memorial Campus), and The Boy Scouts of America-Troop 49. Thank you for always helping make each year’s event a great success.
This year’s rodeo will be held May 19 at the Morgan City Auditorium. We look forward to another great event for our community!
For more information on how to get involved, find us on Facebook at MCOFR Rodeo, the website www.mcofr.com, email: mcofr@yahoo.com, or call Spring Aucoin at 985-385-1913.
(S) Morgan City Oilfield Fishing Rodeo Board of Directors
Doretha Williams, 91, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, La. passed away peacefully at 11:10 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2018.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Beacon Light Baptist Church in Gray, La. Burial will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery, 3658 W. Main in Gray, La.
She is survived by her sons Frederick Wallis of Franklin and Lloyd Wallis Jr. of Morgan City; a daughter, Geraldine W. Simmons of Houma; twelve grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; brother, Henry J. Williams of Houma; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her sons, a granddaughter, a great-grandson; parents, three sisters, paternal grandparents, maternal grandparents, a son-in-law and a daughter-in-law.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Houma/Franklin/Jeanerette and Morgan City.
Please visit; www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.
Alfred O’Gwin Sr., 85, a native Morgan City, Louisiana and resident of Baton Rouge, La. was born May 5, 1927 and passed on June 27, 2012 at his home.
Graveside Inurnment services will be held on Saturday, Mary 5, 2018 at 2 p.m. in the Morgan City Cemetery. Rev. C. F. Smith will officiate the services. East St. Mary Funeral Squad will perform at graveside.
Alfred served our country in the United States Navy during World War II. He received an honorable discharge.
Memories of Alfred will remain in the hearts of his two daughters, six sons, seventeen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, four nieces, two nephews, an aunt, Juanita Verdine Carter of Los Angeles, Calif. and a host of other relatives and friends.
Alfred was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, two brothers and a beloved niece.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City/Franklin/Houma/Jeanerette in charge of arrangements.
Please visit; www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.
Lynn Michael Green, 57, a native of Franklin, La. and a resident of Colfax, La., passed away on Sunday April 28, 2018 at 7:37 p.m. in Colfax, La.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 9 a.m. until funeral services beginning at 1 p.m. at the Triumph Baptist Church 1005 Iberia St., Franklin, La. 70538, with Pastor D’andre J. Cross Sr., officiating the services. Burial will follow funeral services the Franklin Cemetery - Main Street in Franklin, La.
Memories of Lynn, or “Lynnie Boy” as he was known to many, will forever remain in the hearts of his brother, Wilson (Carolyn) Brown of Baldwin, La.; five sisters, Geraldine Brown and Doris (Marc) Starks of Waterloo, Iowa, Joyce (Michael) Johnson and Sandra Green both of Franklin, La. and Celeste (Otis) Stansberry of Marietta, Ga. and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City/ Franklin/Jeanerette/Houma in charge of arrangements.
Please visit; www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.
Barrone Keith Charles, 51, a resident and native of Franklin, La. passed away peacefully on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 8:23 a.m. at Iberia Medical Center.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel, 1101 Main Street Franklin, La. Burial will follow funeral services in the Lutheran Cemetery in Franklin, La.
Memories of Barrone will forever remain in the hearts of his five sons, Barrone Collins and Garmone Collins of Sulphur, La., Shawn Charles and Iravian Jones both of New Iberia, La. and Braelen Charles of Lafayette, La.; one daughter, Kennedy Jones Charles of Lafayette, La.; two step children, Joel Brown of Lafayette, La. and Bianca Henry of St. Martinville, La.; five brothers, Rodney Robinson Sr. and Ronald Robinson both of New Iberia, La., Raleigh (Denetra) Robinson Jr. of Lafayette, La., Willie Paul Provost of Harvey, La. and Milton James of Baldwin, La.; two sisters, Lisa Charles of Houston, Texas and Rona (Shannon) of New Iberia, La.; a devoted friend, Shuronda Jones; ten grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, great aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Barrone was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter and a brother.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City/Franklin/Jeanerette/Houma. Please visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported the following arrests:
Shawn Ramagos, 28, of 1049 Ramos St., Siracusaville, was arrested Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family.
Deputies responding to a call for service regarding a disturbance at a residence in Siracusaville made contact with Ramagos and located the active warrant for his arrest. Ramagos was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking.
Shane Granger, 30, of 735 Chetta Lane, Amelia, was arrested Tuesday at 2:38 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on charges of possession of marijuana, no vehicle insurance, operating a vehicle without a driver’s license and signaling required.
A deputy working in the Amelia area made contact with Granger and located the active warrant for his arrest. Granger was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Jarrett Francis, 29, of 145 Racetrack Lane, Rayne, was arrested Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on charges of operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license and operating a vehicle without proper equipment.
Francis turned himself in at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. Francis was released on a $1,000 bond.
Lance Haycock Jr., 25, of 607 Tunica St., Charenton, was arrested Tuesday at 11:57 a.m. on three warrants for failure to appear on charges of no driver’s license, possession of open alcoholic containers in motor vehicles, taking alligators during closed season, no insurance, careless operation and operating a vehicle in an unsafe condition.
A Corrections Division deputy transported Haycock from the Iberia Parish jail to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Tawanna Thomas, 39, of 145 St. Joseph Lane, Franklin, was arrested Monday at 2:14 p.m. on a warrant for the charge of theft.
On April 18, a Narcotics Section detective began an investigation into the theft by an employee of prescription pills from a pharmacy in Bayou Vista. The detective gathered evidence that Thomas changed inventory data and stole thousands of oxycodone and hydrocodone pills valued at over $12,000 from the business over the last year. A warrant was issued for Thomas’ arrest. Thomas was located on the warrant at a residence on St. Joseph Lane in Franklin and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Thomas was later transported to another jail facility for housing.
Keith Tillman Jr., 21, of 104 Little Flower Lane Apt #3, Bayou Vista, was arrested Tuesday at 2:16 p.m. on charges of no driver’s license, possession of Schedule I marijuana with intent to distribute, attempted distribution of Schedule I marijuana, violation of a controlled dangerous substance law drug free zone, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Narcotics Section detectives developed information that Tillman arranged to sell marijuana on the corner of US 90 and Delmar Avenue in Bayou Vista. Detectives surveilled the area and located Tillman in a vehicle in the parking lot of a business. Tillman was detained pending further investigation. While speaking with Tillman, detectives received consent to search the vehicle and his person. Detectives located marijuana, a handgun, and a digital scale. The drugs were located within 2,000 feet of a church. Continuing the investigation, detectives located marijuana at Tillman’s residence and collected evidence that Tillman was selling the illegal substance. Tillman was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Franklin Third Ward Marshal Carla B. Weidenboerner reported the following arrest:
Giovonne Nelson, 34, of 210 Cedar St., Franklin, was arrested at his residence by a Franklin Deputy Marshal on a Franklin Third Ward City Court warrant for failure to appear for a review hearing on original charges of hit and run and driving without a license.
Nelson was transported to the Franklin Police Department for booking and released on a $450 cash bond.
Chitimacha Police Chief Hal Hutchinson reported the following arrests:
Lizzdayanna Chandias Reyes, 19, of Dulles Drive, Lafayette, was arrested Monday on the charge of unlawful playing of gaming devices by persons under the age of 21, and was released on a summons.
An officer responded to a tribal business in reference to underage gambling. During the investigation, it was learned that Reyes was underage, and she was arrested.
Tyrone Weber, 34, of Kerry Lane, Baldwin, was arrested Tuesday on the charge of possession with the intent to distribute Schedule II cocaine. He was transported to the parish jail.
On April 2, an officer responded to a tribal business in reference to possible drugs. During the investigation, it was learned that Weber was allegedly involved, and a warrant was obtained.
On Monday, Jeanerette Police Department arrested Weber on the warrant and he was turned over to the Chitimacha Police Department.
Franklin Police Chief Sabira McGuire reported the following arrest:
Kenneth Smith Jr., 30, of Dora Washington Road, Cade, was arrested Tuesday at 9:23 p.m. on charges of unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and simple battery. Smith was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.
St. Mary Council of Governments welcomed Patterson’s new police chief, St. Mary Parish’s new chief deputy coroner and recognized the service of outgoing Franklin Mayor Raymond Harris, Tuesday, during their meeting at the Forest Restaurant.
Patterson Police Chief Janis Merritt remarked, “As most of you know, I’m not really talkative. I appreciate all of your support, all of your prayers and don’t be too surprised if I call.”
The parish’s retiring coroner, Dr. F.H. Metz Jr., M.D., bestowed official badges to their new respective trustees: the coroner’s badge to Interim Coroner, Dr. N. Trey Morice, M.D. and the chief deputy coroner’s badge to Dr. Lianter W. Albert, M.D.
Harris accepted his award of recognition for 31 years of service, from St. Mary Parish Councilman Dale Rogers, saying, “The time went by fast. I enjoyed my time as CFO and I enjoyed my time as mayor. It’s been a labor of love. I’ve enjoyed serving the people of Franklin.”
Southern Constructors of Iberia Parish was awarded a $132,500 bid Tuesday at the monthly meeting of the board of the Port of West St. Mary.
The award marks the beginning of stage two of an ongoing Department of Transportation and Development construction project at the port.
Stage two of the 4-stage project will deal with the construction of a sand blasting building.
Reid Miller of Miller Engineers reported the plans for stage three are being drawn up now and will soon be ready to be sent to Baton Rouge for approval.
Also, a resolution was passed to certify compliance with public bid laws concerning the air compressor from stage one of the project, a requirement for the records of the DOTD.
Finally, it was reported the port’s Economic Development Administration Project is in its culminating stages of revue by the bureau at the Department of Commerce. An award will likely come soon.
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