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Centerville High School sets cookoff on April 8

Wed, 03/08/2017 - 10:20am

Centerville High School will host a unique event on Saturday, April 8 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
The First Annual Cast Iron Cook-off and 5K Color Fun Run at the school’s back parking lot area and old gymnasium. Area artists and crafters who wish to set up booths are encouraged to attend.
Individuals and teams are able to compete against each other for a chance at cash prizes, and the title of “Cast Iron Cook-off Champions.”
All competitors must cook on site in cast iron vessels only. Prizes are $100 first place, $50 second place, plus trophies for first, second and People’s Choice awards.
Registration and information for the 5K Color Fun Run, the cooking competition, guests and vendors can all be found online at www.chscastironcookoff.com. Email Steve at castironcookoff@gmail.com, or Angela at alouviere@stmaryk12.net for information concerning the 5K Color Fun Run.

'Grandeur On the Bayou" March 25 at Young-Sanders

Wed, 03/08/2017 - 10:19am

Thomas F. Kramer M.D. will present a slide presentation entitled “Grandeur On The Bayou, The Antebellum Homes of the Franklin, Louisiana Area”, March 25 at the Young-Sanders Center for the Study of the War Between the States in Louisiana in Franklin
The program will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Dr. Thomas Frere Kramer is a native of St. Mary Parish, where some members of his family have resided for nine generations. He is retired and has practiced obstetrics and gynecology for thirty-five years. Dr. Kramer is a graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine in 1953. After med school, between 1955 and 1957, he was stationed in England with the rank of Major in the United States Air Force.
Kramer’s research of the antebellum homes of Franklin began as a project for the Louisiana Preservation Alliance who held its 18th annual conference in Franklin in June, 1996. Dr. Kramer and his wife Glenna were chairpersons for the event. He has published a booklet which will be available for purchase. All proceeds of the sale of his publication will go to St. Mary Chapter, Louisiana Landmarks Society.
He has also published a genealogy book on his ancestors entitled “A Family Montage, Being the Families Kramer, Frere, Foster, Marsh, Gates and Allied Families.”
The Young-Sanders Center is located at 701 Teche Drive in Franklin. The building faces Bayou Teche one block from the St. Mary Parish Courthouse.
The program is open to the general public with no admission charge. For further information email us at ysc1861@aol.com or call 337-413-1861.

Bayou Teche Biddy Basketball

Wed, 03/08/2017 - 10:18am

Bayou Teche Biddy Basketball stars are currently playing every Saturday at the West St. Mary High School Practice Gym. Above, this youngster drove to the hoop during this past Saturday’s action.

Centerville All-Stars Biddy Basketball Team

Wed, 03/08/2017 - 10:18am

At top, the 11-12 Centerville All-Stars Biddy Basketball Team captured the Raceland Biddy Basketball Tournament Championship last weekend in Raceland, improving their record to 18-3. From back left are Coaches Dominic Dennis, Jumanji Washington and Caleb Washington; standing are Kim Michael Provost, Bryson Colbert, Milton Schexnayder, Kayshawn Pierre, J’Michael Gray and Courtlon Ina; kneeling are Devul Joseph, Tay’Shaun Johnson, Dalyn Bell, Zylan Perry, Kalob Peters and Diamond Bourgeois Missing from the photo is Calvin Sanders, athletic Director. The 1-12 All-Stars will travel to Opelousas this weekend to compete the Regional Championship. Below, The 9-10 Centerville Biddy All-Stars captured the Acadiana Stars Biddy Basketball Region 1 Tournament Championship this past weekend in Youngsville, improving their record to 13-6. Pictured are the Centerville All-Stars and Coaches along with the athletic director. From back left are Coaches Davey Monette, Jonathan Diggs, Carl Allen Jr. and Athletic Director Calvin Sanders. Kneeling from left are Jylon Jackson, Dalen Edwards, Adric Davis, Trey’Shaun Mack, and Jeremiah Gray. Standing left to right: Tavon Ballet, Jkylon Ceaser, Michael Moses, Jay’Shaun Johnson, Tristian Spain, Courric Thomas and Jorion Gray. This weekend All-Stars will be traveling to New Orleans to compete for the 10-year-old Biddy Basketball National Championship.

WILLIE MAE COLBERT

Wed, 03/08/2017 - 10:14am

July 19, 1933 – Feb. 24, 2017
A Celebration of Life for Willie Mae Colbert will be Saturday, March 11, 2017, 12 noon at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 104 Tenth Street, Baldwin, LA. Rev. Emile Jolivette, Pastor, Rev. Carl F. Lewis, Officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 11, 2017, from 10 a.m. until the commencement of the funeral service at Greater New Hope Baptist Church.
She will be interred in Greater New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.
Willie Mae Colbert was born on July 19, 1933 to the late Nicodemus and Flora White Colbert in Ashton, La. She passed away on Feb. 24, 2017 at the age of 83.
Left to cherish her memories is one son, Kenneth Colbert, Baldwin, La.; three daughters, Cynthia Brent, Baldwin, LA; Jacqueline (Gus) Howard, Baldwin, LA; Robin Charles, Baldwin, LA, one brother Frank Colbert; Houston, TX, one sister; Ella Mae Lewis, Baton Rouge, La., one godson, Kenneth Lewis, Charenton, La.; two very dear friends, Idella Lewis, Gloria Mitchell, seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one son, Michael Colbert, seven brothers, Louis, Cleveland, Gifford, Roland, Ira, Nicodemus, Ralph; and four sisters, Rose Mae, Lillie Mae, Ora Mae, Mildred.
MK DIXON Funeral Home is in charge of final arrangements, 337-940-9253, 211 Main Street, Baldwin, La. 70514, www.mkdixonfh.com.

HOWARD J. DOIRON

Wed, 03/08/2017 - 10:14am

February 26, 1925 – March 7, 2017
Funeral services for Howard J. Doiron will be held Friday, March 10, 2017, at St. Jules Catholic Church during a 2p.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Following the Mass he will be laid to rest in St. Jules Church Cemetery. Father Peter Emusa will be the Celebrant for the Mass and conduct the services.
Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at Ibert’s Mortuary from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 11:30 p.m.
Howard was born at South Bend Plantation in Bayou Sale, the sixth of seven children born to the late Adrien Doiron and the late Florence Vicknair Doiron. He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corp, having served during World War II in the European Theater and was a member of the VFW and American Legion. Howard worked for Texaco which he retired from after 35 years of dedicated service. He passed away at the age of 92 on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at the Franklin Health Care Center. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Sally D. Hebert and her husband Roy of Centerville; his son, Richard Doiron and his wife Cheryl of Franklin; five grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Selma “Sally” Snellgrove Doiron; three brothers, Cornelius “C.J.” Doiron, Clarence Doiron, and Adrien Doiron Jr.; and three sisters, Doris May, Dorothy Adams, and Iris LaJaunie.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, La. 70538, (337) 828-5426.

JOSELYN MARY LANDRY HEBERT ESTEP

Wed, 03/08/2017 - 10:13am

January 28, 1936 - March 2, 2017
Funeral services for Joselyn Mary Landry Hebert Estep were held Monday, March 6, 2017, at 12:30 p.m. at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin. Following the service she was laid to rest in the Franklin Cemetery. Rev. Joel Fletcher officiated the services. Serving as pallbearers were Jason Giroir, Rocky Giroir, Jay Broussard, Joel Fletcher, Steven Tabb, and Joey Landry.
Relatives and friends were invited to join the family for the visitation at Ibert’s Mortuary on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service, with the rosary being prayed at 10:30 a.m.
Joselyn was a native and lifelong resident of Franklin. She worked for the St. Mary Parish School Board for 28 years as a cafeteria technician at Crowell Elementary School and then Franklin Senior High School. Jo, as she was affectionately called, loved cooking for family and friends as well, but her true passion was her family, whom she deeply loved, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jo passed away at the age of 81 on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at her home. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her two children, Elizabeth “Liz” Hebert and David Paul Hebert and his wife Sally; six grandchildren, Jason Giroir, Rocky Giroir and his wife Rachel, Michelle Damron, Lacey Tabb and her husband Steven, Ashley Fletcher and her husband Joel, and Bethany Hebert; 14 great grandchildren, Zane, Gabriel, Rocky Jr., Rhea, Dylan, Cooper, Jayden, Braylon, Katelyn, Cierra, Carson, Joel Jr., Ashlyn, and Allie; three siblings, Marlene Rineholt, A. J. Landry, and Cynthia Duvall; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elred “Bozo” Hebert Jr.; her second husband, Lowell “Cowboy” Estep; her parents, Joseph and Mable Pontiff Landry; two sisters, Beatrice “Bee” Bodin and Marguerite “Margie” Landry; and two sons-in-law, Ernest “Rocky” Giroir and Stanley R. Damron.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements were entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.

LIONEL PETER BONIN SR.

Wed, 03/08/2017 - 10:13am

May 15, 1937 - February 28, 2017
Lionel Peter Bonin Sr., a Jeanerette native and resident of Baldwin for the past 47 years, passed away at the age of 79 on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017.
Lionel was an outdoorsman through and through and was a hardworking man who didn’t mind getting his hands dirty. Some of his favorite pastimes were fishing, hunting, going to the camp, and working in his garden. He was also quite the pool player and could often be found enjoying a good cigar. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Barbara Derouen Bonin; four children, Johnny Bonin, Linda Bonin, Gwen Bonin, and Lionel Bonin Jr.; one sister, Blanche Ann Segura; seven grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lee Ann Bonin; his parents; and several brothers and sisters.
In keeping with Lionel’s wishes, he will be cremated with private services held by the family at a later date.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.

Refuge friends set art workshop

Wed, 03/08/2017 - 10:12am

The Friends of Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge, with support of the West End Branch Library in Baldwin, is hosting an “Art of Nature Watercolor Workshop” from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on March 21.
Award winning artist Darnell L. Delcambre will instruct this free watercolor basics workshop designed for adults. Delcambre enjoys watercolor painting and outdoor photography of the Acadiana area. She was received numerous awards for her photography and art in addition to her floral designs and cooking awards.
Her work was selected for the Art Showcase for the Louisiana Governor’s Mansion Exhibit. She has received recognition from Louisiana Public Broadcasting Emerging Artists Exhibition, the Lafayette Art Association, Crowley Art Association, Gardenia Society Art Show, Sugar Cane Festival Floral Design and Horticulture Show, Sugar Cane Festival Art show and was selected to participate in this year’s Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Competition.
Delcambre’s still life was selected for the Southern Open at the Acadiana Arts Council in Lafayette. She currently teaches watercolor basics at A& E Gallery and has enjoyed being active on the cultural scene for the past 15 years.
Registration is required to attend the watercolor basics workshop due to limited space and supplies. To register call the library at 337-923- 6205. This event is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council, administered by the Acadiana Center for the Arts.

Art and Dance signup March 11

Wed, 03/08/2017 - 10:11am

Registration for the Bayou Beaux Art and Dance Summer Arts Program will be March 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the city council room in City Hall.
The registration fees are $20 per course for the art portion of the program and $20 per student for the dance portion of the program. Fees are due at the time of registration and are not refundable.
For more information about registration, contact the Community Development Department (ashields@franklin-la.com or 337-828-6345) and like the City of Franklin, Louisiana-Mayor’s Office on Facebook.
The Bayou Beaux Art and Dance Summer Arts Program is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the Acadiana Center for the Arts and by a Community Partnership Grant from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and Foundation.