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BARBARA WESLEY POLLARD

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 11:27am

Barbara Wesley Pol-lard, 52, a native and resident of Patterson, died Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Teche Regional Medical Center in Mor-gan City.
Visitation will be Sat-urday at St. Luke Bap-tist Church in Patterson from 9 a.m. until services at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Patterson Memorial Park.
She is survived by her husband, Kim Pollard of Patterson; a son, Kurtis Wesley of New Iberia; a daughter, Jeanell Wes-ley; her mother, Betty Wesley; four brothers, Alfred Wesley III, Jessie Wesley, Billy Wesley and Brian Wesley; two sisters, Glenda Jennings and Debra Mulmorel; and her mother- and father-in-law, all of Patterson; and a host of other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her father, a brother and her grand-mothers.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rhythms on the River starts Friday

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 11:27am

By IVORY BIBBINS ibibbins@daily-review.com

April showers bring May flowers. Here in Morgan City, April brings Rhythms on the River.

Rhythms on the River is a concert series hosted by Café Jo Jo’s that is free to the public. The festivities occur 6-9:30 p.m. Fridays from April 21 to June 9.
“A fais do-do. Dancing in the street,” Joann Blanchard of Café Jo Jo’s called it.

Rhythms on the River started eight years ago, when the owner of Café Jo Jo’s, Brian Blanchard, saw a need to fix the disconnect in the community.
“Brian wants the peo-ple of Morgan City to come together and visit and enjoy family”, said Joann, who is also Brian’s mother.

“Brian wants to bring community and family together for a free event,” said Bonnie Knobloch, manager of Café Jo Jo’s.

Besides the community fellowship, the other importance for Rhythms on the River is exposure.

“Enjoy Front Street like your parents and grandparents did a long time ago,” said Blanchard.

“It’s about getting people aware of what we have and what we have to offer,” said Knobloch.

Rhythms on the River is fully supported by the City of Morgan City, Morgan City’s Main Street Committee, and St. Mary Chamber of Commerce.

Refreshments provided for purchase will be catered by Café Jo Jo’s. The bands selected were chosen to provide a variety of good southern Louisiana music.
In bad weather, con-certs will be rescheduled, if possible.

Sponsorship passes are still available to purchase. Concert goers with sponsorship passes will be able to view the festivities from the River Room of Café Jo Jo’s. For more information, contact Joann Blanchard at 985-384-9291,

The following concerts are scheduled:
April 21, Déjà vu
April 28, Blue Eyed Soul Revue
May 5, South 70
May 12, Jamie Bergeron
May 19, Side Show Band
May 26, Ross Grisham
June 2, Dustin Sonnier
June 9, Don Rich

Foundation gala to recognize role models

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 11:23am

Staff Report

St. Mary Parish Foundation, an affiliate of Community Foundation of Acadiana, will host its annual “Walk the Red Carpet” Gala April 29 at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City.

The gala will honor the 2017 St. Mary Parish Philanthropists of the Year and the 2017 St. Mary Parish Young Role Models, a news release said. The event will be held from 7-10 p.m.

During the event, Gail Poche’ Lippman and Alfred Sol Lippman, posthumously, will be awarded 2017 St. Mary Parish Philanthropists of the Year for their outstanding contributions to the community.

Also being recognized are the 2017 St. Mary Parish Young Role Models. These are business professionals who work hard to make their community a better place to live in their respective fields of interest. This year’s awardees are:
—Dominique Thomas, arts
—Clint Judice, agriculture
—Victoria Simoneaux, business
—Claire Guarisco, education
—Drs. Carla and Jared Thurston, healthcare
—Nakisha Singleton, public service and volunteerism

The event will include an awards ceremony, formal dinner and wine. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased online at www.CFAcadiana.org/smpfevent. For more information, call the Community Foundation of Aca-diana at 337-789-4843.

DORESTINE P. JACKSON

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 11:15am

Dorestine Pierre Jackson, 70, a native of Charenton and resident of Sorrel, died Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Belle Teche Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Iberia.
Visitation will be Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Franklin and will resume at noon until services at 2 p.m. at St. Moses Baptist Church in Jeanerette. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery in Charenton.
She is survived by two sons, Maurice Jackson Sr. of Jeanerette and Wilson Jackson Jr. of Sorrel; former husband; a niece; five sisters, Lois Toussaint and Carol Lockett, both of Charenton, Virginia Madison of Baldwin, Debra Williams of Franklin, and Nina Martin of Morgan City; five grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, her parents, three brothers, two sisters and a niece.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

NOLA BROUSSARD GRANGER

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 11:09am

Nola Broussard Granger, 100, a native of Delcambre and resident of Morgan City, died Sunday, April 16, 2017, at her residence.
Visitation will be Saturday from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. services, with a rosary at 8:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church in Morgan City. Burial will follow in the Morgan City Cemetery.
She is survived by seven children, Joressa Chappell of Hampton, Virginia, Barbara Steward of Berwick, Gail Jackson of Glenns, Virginia, Judy Smith of Spring, Texas, Clarence Granger of Patterson, Michael Granger of Morgan City, and Beverly Stokes of Coatesville, Pennsylvania; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Essley Chentlen of Beaumont, Texas; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Radio logs for April 21

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 11:07am

The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the police department at 985-380-4605.
Thursday, April 20
5:42 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Assistance.
8:26 a.m. 1000 block of Clothilde Street; Alarm.
8:46 a.m. U.S. 90 West; Traffic incident.
9:14 a.m. 7700 block of La. 182 East; Suspicious person.
10:02 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182 East; Alarm.
10:55 a.m. 800 block of Sycamore Street; Animal complaint.
11:45 a.m. 200 block of Terrebonne Street; Animal complaint.
12:35 Pm; 400 block of Fifth Street; Medical emergency.
12:38 Pm; Patton Street; Complaint.
1:01 Pm; Levee Road; Complaint.
1:40 Pm; 200 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
2:06 Pm; 6600 block of La. 182; Complaint.
2:08 Pm; 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; 911 hang up call.
3:01 Pm; 800 block of Eighth Street; 911 hang up call.
3:10 Pm; Glenwood Street; Patrol.
3:22 Pm; 800 block of Fourth Street; Patrol.
3:54 Pm; 200 block of Mallard Street; Complaint.
4:15 Pm; U.S. 90 West; Stalled vehicle.
4:29 Pm; Martin Luther King and & Victor II boulevards; Vehicle accident.
4:32 Pm; Victor II Boulevard and Brashear Avenue; Vehicle accident.
4:40 Pm; 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
5:14 Pm; 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Vehicle accident.
5:16 Pm; 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Assistance.
5:33 Pm; Maple Street near Onstead Street; Animal complaint.
7:15 Pm; 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
7:18 Pm; 3100 block of Tammy Drive; Phone harassment.
9:30 Pm; U.S. 90 West; Stalled vehicle.
10:01 Pm; 200 block of South Railroad Avenue; Medical.
11:49 Pm; 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Medical.
Friday, April 21
1:24 a.m. Greenwood and Front streets; Loud music.

Marine Corps League honors law enforcement

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 11:02am

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Officer of the Year awards were given to all eight law enforcement agencies in St. Mary Parish at the St. Mary Detachment, Marine Corps League Police Appreciation Banquet April 11.
Included was the Coast Guard Boarding Officer of the Year, BM2 Raymond Wert.
The other officers to receive the awards were:
Morgan City Police Department
Officer Ronald C. Kinchen
Patterson Police Department
Cpl. Kevin Stewart
Baldwin Police Department
Officer Kimberlyn Gibson
St. Mary Sheriff’s Office
Lt. Daniel Weidenboerner
Berwick Police Department
Officer Carl Reed
Franklin Police Department
Officer Penny Lege
Chitimacha Police Department
Officer Kenny Perry Jr.
Each recipient received an oak plaque. The prime rib meal was prepared by Bill Goessl of The Smoke House.

Chamber kick-off party highlights La. black bear

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 9:44am

Prior to this weekend’s Bear Festival, the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce hosted a Business After Hours Kickoff Party on Thursday evening at the Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts.
The festival is not only an entertainment venue typical of south Louisiana, but also heightens awareness of the native Louisiana Black Bear.
The Black Bear Festival is St. Mary’s ecotourism opportunity: Educating the public on the parish’s native black bear species, which was rendered extinct in the past but is making a comeback, said festival organizer Edgar Dugas.
“I think (the black bear) just got de-listed last year off the Protected Species List,” Dugas said. “Land was dedicated for that purpose: To regrow the population of black bears.”
“(The Black Bear Festival is) just a good, clean, rounded festival from the run, to the fireworks, to the music, to the food,” Dugas continued. “This year, since I’ve been involved, we have the biggest lineup of food and arts and crafts vendors.”
“I think the good thing about the Bear Festival is that it’s not trying to compete with other festivals,” said Ed “Tiger” Verdun. “Having the Louisiana black bear as the mascot and doing ecotourism and educational awareness, I believe that really makes the festival (more) unique than any other festival that the state does.”
“The Chamber hosts (the Black Bear Kickoff Party) to promote what they’re doing, to get people all excited and say, ‘Oh, wow. This is what’s happening,’” said Donna Meyer, president of the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce. “So we (had) music and door prizes and free food and free refreshments…just to try to get people excited.”
The Black Bear Festival entailed boat rides to the Bayou Teche Wildlife Refuge which were provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In addition, there was an obstacle course, a 5K run, a teddy bear repair clinic and a raffle.
The Bayou Teche Wooden Boat Show was also held this weekend in association with the festival.
Local restaurants such as The Forest and Subway donated food while local businesses such as Chez Jolie and Chic and Shabby donated door prizes. Winners were drawn by the chamber’s organizer Iris Sharpe throughout the evening.
Live music included Louisiana Jukebox, Krossfyre, The 5 O’Clock Shadows, Rick Lorenze, Low Down and Waylon Thibodeaux.
A fireworks display illuminated the night sky on Saturday.

JOSEPH PICARD

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 9:43am

Mr. Joseph Picard, age 79, of Jena, passed from this life on Monday, April 17, 2017 at the Jena Nursing and Rehab facility in Jena, Louisiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gallagher Funeral Home and Crematory, Ball, Louisiana.
Joseph “Joe” was born February 1, 1938 to the union of his parents, Olive and Louis Picard in Franklin, Louisiana and was baptized at the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Franklin. He became a member of Midway Baptist Church, Jena in 2008.
Joe was predeceased by all 9 members of his family including his parents, brothers Louis, Harry, Henry and William and sisters Louise, Marion and Esther; and by his dear friend Sybil Methvin.
A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Daniel Breithaupt officiating at JNRH. In lieu of flowers, please remember Joe with a smile and a laugh and a “Hello how Y’all Doin’” to everyone you meet, or buy yourself an LSU hat, or put an LSU flag on your wheelchair and fly down the hallway enjoying the breeze, and always always respond to your favorite people with “Yeah Buddy” and a thumb bump!
Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Picard family by visiting www.gallagherfh.com.

THOMAS LAWRENCE KREAMER

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 9:42am

Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Thomas Lawrence Kreamer, Larry, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.
Larry was born Dec. 2, 1934 in New Roads, Louisiana. He was a 1952 graduate of St. Joseph Academy. At the age of 17, he entered the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and served on the aircraft carrier, USS Philippine Sea. Honorably discharged and after his return, he attended SLI on the GI bill. He earned his BS degree, followed by a MA at LSU. In 1966, he joined the USL faculty as an Educational Consultant and Instructor in Special Education. Larry went on to obtain his Doctorate of Education in 1973, and became head of the Department of Special Education in 1978. In 1980 as head of the department of Curriculum and Instruction, he continued at USL until he retired in 1990 at the rank of Professor.
During his career at the University, Dr. Kreamer was active in: the Acadiana Council for Exceptional Children, the Louisiana Association for Retarded Citizens, the Louisiana Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, the Louisiana Association of Teacher Education, the Louisiana Educational Research Association, the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, the Council for Exceptional Children and also authored numerous professional journal articles and presented his research at many professional meetings.
Following retirement, Larry volunteered his time to the Lafayette Beaver Club, the Lafayette Visitors and Tourism Center and Meals on Wheels. He supported numerous community organizations including the Acadiana Arts Council, Friends of Lafayette Parish Library, Lafayette Library Foundation, ULL Foundation, ULL Hilliard Museum, Hilliard Society, and Lafayette Art Association.
While he excelled in his professional and philanthropic roles, Larry’s greatest life contributions were in his roles as husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. Through each of those roles his quiet courage and faith sustained him, his humility put everyone at ease and his endearing personality made those whose paths he crossed love him. In addition to being an adoring husband of his wife, Jean, Larry was an exceptional role model for his three sons, whom he held together following the premature passing of his first wife, Helen. Through his steadfast example he led and he will live on.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dr. Jean T. Kreamer, his three sons, Tommy and wife Alicia, Michael and wife Terri and Chuck and wife Becky. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Michelle, Garrett, Laurence, Andrew, Charles, William, Eleanor and Thomas III, as well has his sister Elizabeth K. Clarke and husband Thomas, and brother Jimmy and wife, Geri.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Eleanora Kreamer, his first wife, Helen LeBeau Kreamer, his sister Estelle K. Niland and a brother-in-law, J.T. Niland.
The family wishes to thank Hospice of Acadiana, Ms. Debra Cormier, Dr. Morris Hoffpauir, Dr. Michael Alexander, Dr. Michael Cain, Dr. Perri Prellop, Dr. John Mickey, Dr. Michael Daigle, and Dr. Denbo Montgomery, the staff of LGMC Cancer Center, Ms. Julie Broussard and her staff of First Option Home Health who supported him through his last illness, Mrs. Agnes Kilchrist, of Agnes Kilchrist Loving Care and her devoted staff who cared for him during his last days, as did his friend Ms. Carol Williams. The family gratefully acknowledges the support of Mr. Bob Guchereau, Eucharistic Minister, Msgr. Keith Derouen, Fr. Chester Arceneaux, Mr. Tom Neil, and the staff and parishioners of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. In the words of his incomparable mother-in-law, Lena B. Thibodeaux, “Got that done!”
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 24, 2017 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist for Dr. Larry Kramer, age 82.
Reverend Monsignor Keith DeRouen, Pastor of Our Lady Queen of Angels in Opelousas will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Con Celebrant will be Reverend Chester Arceneaux, Rector of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Lectors will be Helen Michelle Kreamer, Laurence Kreamer, Stewart Kreamer and Eleanor Rose Kreamer.
The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille’s DOWNTOWN location on Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. No Visitation on Monday.
A Eulogy will be given at 7 p.m. in the Martin & Castille Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions can be made in Dr. Larry Kreamer’s name to the Lafayette Public Library Foundation, 301 W. Congress, Lafayette, LA 70501, Dr. Thomas L and Dr. Jean T. Kreamer Endowment or to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Suite 200, Lafayette, Louisiana 70503. www.hospiceacadiana.com
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com
Martin & Castille-DOWNTOWN-330 St. Landry St., Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-234-2311