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Cordelia Aleksines and Zuri Arceneau were recognized as Julie B. Maitland Elmentary School's Readers of the Month for March. They're picture with, from left, Herman Hartman, Cathy Landry and Earl Johnson, mentors and volunteer reading listerers.
Two local high school seniors, Isabelle Boudreaux and Destini’ Catchings of Berwick High School, received the Glenn Arementor $10,000 Pay It Forward Scholarship of Excellence award. The scholarships are awarded annually to at-risk young people who have displayed endurance and work ethic to maintain a high GPA in school.
“My loving and supportive family is what has kept me going during tough times,” said Boudreaux.
Students who are awarded the scholar-ships may use the funds to finance their collegiate career at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Winners are also given a job at Glenn Armentor Law Corporation with a flexible schedule to include school.
Boudreaux views the scholarship as a life changing opportunity that will help take the financial burden of college off of herself and her family.
“Through my four years of high school, I’ve been house to house. Never in one spot. My family has always had a low income, so we struggled daily,” Boudreaux said.
Boudreaux plans to attend UL Lafayette in the fall majoring in chemistry and minoring in mathematics. Her dream career is to work in applied research. Boudreaux’s goal is to help discover new products and technologies to help this community, state, and the world.
“Learning about science is my passion. When life gets stressful, I can simply bury my head into a chemistry book and lose myself in the knowledge,” said Boudreaux.
The “Pay It Forward Scholarship” started in 2010 by Glenn Armentor, owner of The Glenn Armentor Law Corporation, who decided to give opportunities to at-risk youth.
“I was one of them many years ago, and if it hadn’t been for those who gave me a chance to change my path, I wouldn’t be where I am today,” said Armentor.
According to his web-site, www.glennarmentor.com, Armentor was one out of 10 children with illiterate parents. Before he turned 18, he accumulated plenty of arrest records.
With the support of family, friends and strangers, Armentor was able to turn his life around and graduate from law school. The $10,000 scholarship is awarded annually and nominations are made through online applications.
The scholarship winners for 2017 include Boudreaux and Catchings of Berwick High School, Jatavia Fontenotte of New Iberia High School, Joseph McGann of Ovey Comeaux High School and Quincy Damon of Acadiana High School.
For more scholarship information and nominations, visit www.glennarmentor.com.
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Franklin High Senior players Lamar Joseph, Brent Ina and Jamal Connor will lead the Hornets into the State Class 3-A playoffs today on the road at South Beauregard at 4:30 p.m. Franklin, the No. 26 seed, will travel to battle No. 7 seed South Beauregard.
HANSON’S MEAGAN LEBLANC makes this grab during Saturday’s Division IV regional State Playoff action at the Lady Tigers Softball Complex. Hanson Memorial rallied past Houma Christian 12-9 in eight innings. With the win, the Hanson Memorial Lady Tigers will play in the LHSAA State Tournament in Sulphur against Cedar Creek Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
Senior citizens and teenagers may have lots of fun this Thursday evening during “Board Game Night.”
The event, at 6 p.m. at the Berwick Civic Center, is sponsored by the Berwick High New Generation Club, St. Mary Council on Aging and the Berwick Town Council.
This “mixer” of teens and senior citizens is a successful way for seniors to mentor teens, and teens to share their knowledge with seniors. These monthly mixers are always fun and informational for everyone. The event also includes door prizes and refreshments. Program sponsors invite everyone to attend.
Chitimacha Police Chief Hal Hutchinson reported the following arrests:
Andrea Smathers of La. 87, Jeanerette, was arrested on Monday for theft, Smathers was released on a summons.
Andrea Smathers of La. 87, Jeanerette, was arrested on Tuesday for unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, remaining where forbidden, criminal trespass and non-resident’s curfew.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported the following arrests:
Craig Colbert, 52, 407 Big Four Corners Road, Four Corners, was arrested on Monday at 11:11 a.m. for violation of protective orders. Colbert was released on a $2,500 bond.
Ivory Williams Jr., 45, 1012½ Friendship Lane #6, Franklin, was arrested on Monday at 10:49 a.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of possession of hydrocodone. Bail is set at $15,000.
Stafford Starks Jr., 18, 500 Martin Luther King Road, Baldwin, was arrested on Monday at 12:32 p.m. on a warrant for aggravated battery, contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile and illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities. No bail is set.
Rodney Granger, 23, 543 Verdun Lane, Verdunville, was arrested on Monday at 4:01 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of flight from an officer, reckless operation of a vehicle and unlawful operation of an off-road vehicle. Granger was also arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of operating a vehicle without a driver’s license on person. Bail is set at $750.
Raymon Jones, 28, 526 Pesson St., Jeanerette, was arrested on Monday at 12:33 p.m. on a warrant for simple battery. No bail is set.
Wayne Clark, 43, 165 Lenny’s Lane, Amelia, was arrested on Monday at 10:45 p.m. for disturbing the peace. Clark was released on a $1,000 bond.
Isaiah Blum, 39, 269 Harvest Court, Thibodaux, was arrested on Friday at 11:38 a.m. for driving under suspension. Blum was also cited for speeding. He was released on a summons.
Wilbur J. Richard Jr., 33, 1132 La. 695, Kaplan, was arrested on Saturday at 12:27 a.m. for resisting an officer, monetary instrument abuse, warrant for failure to appear on the charge of possession of drug paraphernalia and warrant for failure to appear on the charge of issuing worthless checks. No bail is set.
Kendell Williams, 35, 316 East St., Franklin, was arrested on Saturday at 5:34 p.m. for general speed law violation, obstruction of justice, resisting a police officer with force or violence, possession of Schedule II – crack cocaine with intent to distribute and possession of open alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles. Williams was released on a $8,000 bond.
Leonel Rodriquez, 28, #4 Odile Lane, Amelia, was arrested on Sunday at 2:39 a.m. for switched license plates, no driver’s license and no insurance. Rodriquez was released on a summons.
Ron D. Leonard, 35, 234 Jones Road #1, Jeanerette, was arrested on Sunday at 6:09 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of criminal neglect of family. Bail is set at $22,279.
James Thibodaux, 59, 18990 La. 182, Charenton, was arrested on Monday at 2:57 a.m. for aggravated second degree battery. No bail is set.
Jeffrey Loveless, 61, 18956 La. 182, Charenton, was arrested on Monday at 2:57 a.m. for aggravated assault with a firearm. No bail is set.
Joseph Robertson, 52, 258 Jones Road, Four Corners, was arrested on Monday at 2:57 a.m. for criminal trespass. Bail is set at $1,000.
The St. Mary Parish Council recently passed a resolution proclaiming the month of May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. From left are Councilman Kevin Voisin, ABATE Chapter Vice-president Richard McGoff, Parish President David Hanagriff and ABATE Chapter President Donald Marin Jr. Marin said he joined ABATE of Louisiana in February 2016 after his oldest son’s best friend was killed in a motorcycle accident. Marin said he wanted to take a more active stance and gain knowledge on motorcycle safety and awareness and later started a St. Mary Chapter in May, 2016. The chapter now has 80 members. ABATE, or American Bikers Active Towards Education, is the only recognized motorcycle rights organization in the state. Membership is open to everyone, motorcycle riders and non-riders alike. The chapter is a member of the Louisiana State Confederation of Clubs and the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. They are affiliated with the American Motorcycle Association and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists. The group works to educate the public about motorcycles and riders, as well as the responsibilities of sharing the road with everyone. For more information, contact donmarinjr@yahoo.com.
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Ben Broussard, the Louisiana Oil & Gas Association’s director of marketing, will speak Wednesday in Morgan City about the state of the oil and gas industry in Louisiana.
The St. Mary Chamber of Commerce will hold a luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City where Broussard will speak.
During the meeting, the chamber will recognize Standard Drugs of Morgan City for 96 years of service to the community and Firmin Architects for 40 years in business.
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