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Ochsner St. Mary gives back to school kits to kids

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 10:05am

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Ochsner St. Mary employees recently took part in the Back to School Giveaway event at the Berwick Civic Center, handing out school kits packed with essentials like pencils, pencil sharpeners and rulers to help students start the year off right. They also provided information about the hospital’s medical staff and the range of services. Ochsner wished all students a healthy and successful school year.

KEVEN TIRREL PIERRE

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 10:03am

Keven Tirrel Pierre, 28, a resident of Patterson, died Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.
Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. at Patterson Area Civic Center. Burial will follow in New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Patterson.
He is survived by his father, Kevin (Paula) Pierre Sr. of Patterson; mother, Katina Henderson of Jackson, Mississippi; two brothers, Kevin Pierre Jr. of Houma and Kahlil Reed of Clarksville, Tennessee; two sisters, Ronata Pilate of Patterson and Rashada Pilate of Houston; and grandmother, Eveline Dyer of Patterson.
He was preceded death by a sister, grandparents and great-grandparents.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ANGELA MARIE MOLO

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 10:01am

Angela Marie Molo
Angela Marie Molo, 66, a resident of Morgan City, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans.
Visitation will be Saturday from noon until services at 2 p.m. at Siracusaville Civic Center. Burial will follow in Morgan City Cemetery.
She is survived by a son, Reginald Daniels of Houma; daughter, Lettia Butler of Morgan City; brother, Harold Molo Jr. of Donaldsonville; four sisters, Patricia Trice of Portland, Oregon, and Annette Cheavis, Paula Wilson and Wendy Molo, all of Morgan City; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and paternal and maternal grandparents.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Donations for AGU Art Show & Sale

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 9:58am

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Donations continue for the Artists Guild Unlimited Labor Day Art Show & Sale. Artists from Louisiana, Mississippi, Maryland and New York have entered works in the show, which begins Aug. 28. The show and sale, the only fundraiser for AGU, will be open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. each day through Labor Day weekend at the Everett Street Gallery. Thereafter, the show will continue through Sept. 21 during regular gallery hours: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Except for some of the children’s art, all the art will be for sale.

Deputies arrest five on battery charges

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 2:47pm
Staff Report

(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)

St. Mary deputies made five arrests on battery charges over the weekend, including four alleging domestic violence and one involving child endangerment.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 161 complaints and made these arrests:

--Thai Ty Quang, 53, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:14 p.m. Sunday on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Bail was set at $5,000.

--Roscoe Lamar Sasnett, 32, Patterson, was arrested at 3:34 p.m. Sunday on two counts of domestic abuse child endangerment law, open container, disturbance, expired or no inspection sticker and domestic abuse battery.

--Eric Joseph Fontenot, 41, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:14 p.m. on charges of domestic abuse battery, unauthorized entry of inhabited dwelling, and resisting arrest or officer. Bail was set at $17,000.

--Yunior Nahin Nazar-Garcia, 28, Amelia, was arrested at 9:54 p.m. Saturday on a charge of domestic abuse battery (strangulation). Bail was set at $15,000.

Bail was set at $16,500.

--Candice Nicole Norman, 34, Bayou Vista, was arrested on August at 8:13 p.m. Saturday on a charge of theft and on a warrant alleging failure to appear for the charge of theft. Bail was set at $4,500.

--Eric Lee Fontenot, 17, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 8:25 p.m. Saturday on charges of battery on a police officer, disturbing the peace (language) and interfering with a law enforcement investigation. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Timothy Wayne Tindell, 50, Ricohoc, was arrested at 2:21 p.m. Sunday on a charge of obstruction of justice (tampering). Bail was set at $500.

--Adrianna Daigle Duhon, 43, Centerville, was arrested at 7:41 p.m. Sunday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of simple criminal damage to property. Duhon was released on a $2,500 bond.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 139 calls for service over the last 72-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Derrick Lynn Turner, 46, Martin Luther King Drive, Patterson, was arrested at 12:13 p.m. Saturday on charges of forgery and theft (under $1,000).

--Iris Marleny Hendriquz Ramirez, 36, Magnolia Street, Amelia, was arrested at 11:31 p.m. Sunday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

--Jules Anthony Joiner Jr., 27, Lachene Street, Pierre Part, was arrested at 7:53 a.m. Monday on two counts of violation of a protective order.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 20 complaints over the weekend and made these arrests:

--Roderic Clay, 50, Bayou Black Drive, Gibson, was arrested at 9:46 p.m. Friday on a warrant for 6th Ward Court alleging contempt of court (violating terms of probation). Clay was booked, processed and held on a $500 bond.

--Shawn Jenkins, 47, Morris Street, Franklin, was arrested at 6:48 a.m. Saturday on a warrant dated May 20 alleging criminal trespassing and resisting an officer. Jenkins was booked, processed and held on a $3,000 bond.

--Cameron Cleary, 23, Abbeywood Street, Youngsville, was arrested at 7:36 p.m. Saturday on a charge of resisting an officer. Cleary was booked, processed and released to appear in 3rd Ward City Court.

--Brandon Cleary, 23, Abbeywood Street, Youngsville, was arrested at 7:36 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on charges of failure to use seatbelts and failure to honor written promise to appear. Cleary was booked, processed and released on a $125 bond.

--Donald Davis, 17, Hospital Avenue, Franklin, was arrested at 10:50 p.m. Saturday on charges of lights when required, driver must be licensed and illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile. Davis was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

--Darien Hoskins, 18, La. 182, Jeanerette, was arrested at 10:51 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court alleging failure to appear on a charge of disturbing the peace by fighting. Hoskins was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

--Rocky Giroir, 22, Forest Street, Franklin, was arrested at 7:22 a.m. Sunday on charges of careless operation, driving on roadway laned for traffic, simple criminal damage to property, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Giroir was booked, processed and held on a $5,000 bond.

JEANNINE GANUCHEAU PETERSON

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 2:00pm

Jeannine Ganucheau Peterson
January 25, 1929 — August 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeannine G. Peterson “MaMe,” a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left us peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior.
Born on January 25, 1929, in Patterson, Louisiana, the only child of Albert and Irene Bernauer Ganucheau, Jeannine filled every room with her warmth and laughter, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her. From a young age, Jeannine demonstrated an unwavering passion for her family, cherishing every moment and creating lifelong memories. She married her high school sweetheart, Clyde, and together they were blessed with wonderful children: Kirk, Kim, Kevin, and Karla. Her love for her family knew no bounds, and she dedicated her life to nurturing and supporting them. As a grandmother and great-grandmother, MaMe’s heart overflowed with pride as she watched her family grow. She was a constant source of encouragement, sharing her wisdom and guiding her grandchildren and great-grandchildren through life’s adventures. Family gatherings were a highlight of her life, where her infectious joy and generous spirit brought everyone together. Her passion extended beyond her family; she was deeply involved in the Appaloosa horse community and was known for her kindness and compassion toward others. Her legacy of love, strength, and dedication will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her.
She is survived by her children, Kirk and his wife Janice Peterson of Patterson, Kim Peterson of Stuart, Florida, Kevin and his wife Inger Peterson of Stuart, Florida, Karla and her husband Dr. Robert Adams III of Patterson, and a bonus, her beloved Kevin Gant of Patterson; five grandchildren, Brian, Christina, Cayce, Mary and Leah; great-grandchildren, Jake, Claire, Elodie, Danielle, John, Hank and Zoe; her loving and faithful fur baby, Angel Rose; and a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly.
While we mourn the loss of Jeannine, we celebrate her life, a life that exemplified love, devotion, and an incredible spirit. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 23, 2024, during an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson. Prior to the Mass, the Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 AM. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum. Father Richard Greene will be the Celebrant for the Mass and conduct the services. Pallbearers honoring her memory will be Kevin Peterson, Kirk Peterson, Cayce Peterson, Dr. Robert Adams III, Kevin Gant, and Christopher Henry. Immediately following interment will be a celebration of her life in the St. Joseph Church Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to an animal rescue organization of your choice, a cause close to her heart.
Rest in peace, dear MaMe. Your love will remain in our hearts forever. – C’est la vie.
Family and friends may view the obituary online by visiting www.iberts.com and are encouraged to share their condolences, cherished memories, love, and support for the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1111 Lia Street, Patterson, LA 70538, (985) 395-7873.

SHARON ANN PLAISANCE

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 1:57pm

Sharon Ann Plaisance, 80, a native and resident of Morgan City, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.
She is survived by three children, Duaine Acosta, Owen Plaisance and Paula Plaisance; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Ronald Bruney; and sister, Roxana Sale.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Berwick Cemetery.
Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Morgan City police radio logs for Aug. 15-19

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 1:43pm

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, Aug. 15
6:45 a.m. 1300 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
8:48 a.m. 800 block of Youngs Road; Complaint.
8:53 a.m. 600 block of Fifth Street; Complaint.
9:11 a.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
9:39 a.m. 3100 block of Wytchwood Drive; Complaint.
10:16 a.m. 200 block of Onstead Street; Animal complaint.
10:22 a.m. 800 block of David Drive; Theft.
11:40 a.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Vehicle accident.
12:04 p.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Theft.
12:10 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; 911 hang up.
12:44 p.m. U.S. 90; Stalled vehicle.
12:48 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Medical.
12:51 p.m. 2400 block of Tiger Drive; Fight.
1:45 p.m. 7100 block of La. 182; Complaint.
2:02 p.m. 1000 block of Hickory Street; 911 hang up.
4:03 p.m. U.S. 90; Complaint.
5:17 p.m. 800 block of Levee Road; Complaint.
5:30 p.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Lost/found property.
6:24 p.m. 800 block of Youngs Road; Patrol request.
6:41 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Utilities.
6:53 p.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
9:57 p.m. 1500 block of Sixth Street; Animal complaint.
10:58 p.m. Chennault Street; Suspicious subject.
11:46 p.m. 1600 block of Elm Street; Animal complaint.
Friday, Aug. 16
3:18 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Remove subject.
4:29 a.m. Sixth/Marshall streets; Utilities.
6:17 a.m. West Garner Street; Animal complaint.
7:32 a.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Alarm.
9:48 a.m. 100 block of Eleventh Street; Alarm.
9:49 a.m. 600 block of Fifth Street; Complaint.
10:05 a.m. 2100 block of Cedar Street; Assistance.
11:16 a.m. 1300 block of Victor II Boulevard; Medical.
12:26 p.m. La. 70; Road blockage.
12:47 p.m. 1100 block of Front Street; Welfare concern.
1:07 p.m. 1600 block of Cedar Street; Juvenile problems.
1:44 p.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Medical.
2:06 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Subject removal.
2:35 p.m. 1100 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
3:18 p.m. La. 182; Road blockage.
3:32 p.m. 400 block of First Street; Welfare check.
4:53 p.m. Victor II Boulevard; Vehicle accident.
6:12 p.m. 1700 block of East Garner Street; Animal complaint.
8:49 p.m. Garber/Acorn streets; Lost and found.
8:55 p.m. 2700 block of Sixth Street; Arrest.
10:10 p.m. 1100 block of Brashear Avenue; Assistance.
Saturday, Aug. 17
1:53 a.m. Oak Street/Railroad Avenue; Stalled vehicle.
6:04 a.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Alarm.
7:01 a.m. South Prescott/East Garner streets; Animal complaint.
10:57 a.m. 1900 block of Elm Street; Civil matter.
12:49 p.m. Greenwood Overpass; Assistance.
1:12 p.m. 1800 block of Sixth Street; Medical.
1:36 p.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Medical.
1:38 p.m. 3100 block of Wytchwood Drive; Medical.
2:25 p.m. 1700 block of Youngs Road; Open door.
2:38 p.m. 600 block of Fifth Street; Theft.
2:47 p.m. 6200 block of La. 182; Medical.
3:39 p.m. 700 block of Everett Street; Vehicle accident.
5:55 p.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Complaint.
6:30 p.m. 6200 block of La. 182; Complaint.
6:34 p.m. 1200 block of South Prescott Street; Animal complaint.
8:11 p.m. 2600 block of Maple Street; Welfare concern.
9:20 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Reckless operation.
9:21 p.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Shoplifter.
9:29 p.m. 1600 block of Chestnut Drive; Fire.
10:05 p.m. 1800 block of Maple Street; Traffic incident.
10:06 p.m. Federal Avenue/Wise Street; Traffic incident.
10:16 p.m. Sixth/General McArthur streets; Traffic incident.
10:17 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
10:33 p.m. 1300 block of Front Street; Suspicious subject.
11:10 p.m. Fifth/Everett streets; Traffic incident.
Sunday, Aug. 18
12:35 a.m. 700 block of Greenwood Street; Suspicious vehicle.
12:39 a.m. 1400 block of Chatsworth Drive; Complaint.
12:48 a.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Suspicious vehicle.
1:03 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
1:32 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Removal of subject.
1:41 a.m. 2300 block of Clements Street; Complaint.
3:03 a.m. 500 block of Aucoin Street; Medical.
4:55 a.m. 300 block of Aucoin Street; Disturbance.
5:25 a.m. 10 block of Chennault Street; Medical.
6:53 a.m. 1200 block of North Prescott Drive; Animal complaint.
7:17 a.m. La. 70; Welfare check.
9:29 a.m. 1800 block of Victor II Boulevard; Frequent patrols.
9:44 a.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
10:39 a.m. 300 block of Fourth Street; Theft.
11:01 a.m. 1300 block of Victor II Boulevard; 911 hang up.
11:20 a.m. La. 70; Road blockage.
11:28 a.m. Duke/Fifth streets; Animal complaint.
11:29 a.m. 1000 block of Greenwood Street; Complaint.
2:04 p.m. 2400 block of Apple Street; Medical.
3:15 p.m. 100 block of Oak Street; Complaint.
3:32 p.m. 500 block of Duke Street; Road blockage.
4:03 p.m. 1300 block of Federal Avenue; Medical.
4:10 p.m. 600 block of Bush Street; Complaint.
4:33 p.m. 300 block of Grizzaffi Street; Civil matter.
4:43 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Fire.
5:54 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Stand by.
6:29 p.m. 1000 block of Fourth Street; Suspicious subject.
6:45 p.m. 200 block of Louisa Street; Fire.
6:59 p.m. 1400 block of North Third Street; Welfare concern.
7:11 p.m. 300 block of Grizzaffi Street; Theft.
9:11 p.m. 2300 block of Clements Street; Complaint.
10:18 p.m. 7100 block of La. 182; Arrest.
10:19 p.m. 2300 block of Clements Street; Complaint.
11:32 p.m. 700 block of Bush Street; Open door.
Monday, Aug. 19
12:14 a.m. 2300 block of Clements Street; Complaint.
12:29 a.m. 1200 block of Greenwood Street; Alarm.
12:40 a.m. 2300 block of Clements Street; Complaint.
1:04 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Complaint.
2:32 a.m. 2300 block of Clements Street; Complaint.
3:48 a.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Suspicious vehicle.

UPDATED: Former Parish President Oray Rogers dies

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 11:39am
Staff Report

Oray Rogers, a two-term parish president and former Franklin City Council member, died Saturday.
Plans for the funeral are still underway.
Rogers was parish president 1992-2000.
Immediately after his tenure as parish president, he served on a parish charter review commission.
He was also appointed by Gov. Mike Foster to the Louisiana Lottery Commission and by Gov. John Bel Edwards to the state Boxing Commission.
Sam Jones began years of service as Franklin’s mayor when Rogers was a member of the City Council. Jones went on to serve in the Legislature and in the administrations of Govs. Kathleen Blanco and Edwards. It was Rogers who introduced Jones to politics, Jones said.
Jones became mayor when he was in his 20s. “I was like, this guy knows everything,” Jones said in an interview.
“He was my mentor. He was the guy who taught me everything.”
Rogers had an organized mind, Jones recalled. “He was structured. He knew what the end would be.”
That focus showed up in Rogers’ concern for Franklin’s water plant, to which the council member paid a lot of attention.
“He taught me the importance of that because everyone in town relied on it,” Jones said.
“His knowledge was so widespread, and he didn’t do it for money. He did it for the love of the community.”
Rogers was parish president when Hurricane Andrew struck in 1992, causing widespread damage across St. Mary.
Together, Jones said, they managed to complete the cleanup effort in 57 days.

Parish Council focuses on Olympic medalist and aspiring boxers

Fri, 08/16/2024 - 4:33pm
Staff Report

The St. Mary Parish Council devoted much of its Wednesday meeting to athletics, then ran a few laps around the question of absentee commission members.

Parish President Sam Jones congratulated Morgan City’s Vernon Norwood, who won two Olympic medals in Paris. Norwood, who went on from Morgan City High to win NCAA track championships at LSU, was a member of the mixed 4x400-meter relay team that won the silver medal and the men’s 4x400 team that captured the gold.

Norwood had already won two medals, bronze in the mixed 4x400 and gold in the men’s 4x400, at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

“When he gets home, I hope we invite him here,” Jones said to a round of applause from the council members.

Also Wednesday, Efrem Randle made a pitch for support for EBP Community Boxing, which he hopes will introduce the sport to boys and girls 8-18 from across the parish.

Randle hopes the program will enable youngsters to compete at the regional and national levels.

And he wants the sweet science to teach science, too, by incorporating STEM concepts into preparation for the ring.

“We know if we provide an alternative to the violence in our neighborhoods, we need tools for that,” Randle said.

“I want to commend you and the organization for taking on this challenge,” said Councilman the Rev. Craig Mathews of Jeanerette. “Anything positive that is going to help divert the path of our young people from destruction, self-destruction, and from all forms of deviant behavior is something we should embrace.”

Mathews said he was especially glad that Randle wasn’t asking the council for money.

Randle is relying on donated space and seeking funding.

The council passed a resolution of support for the program.

The question of attendance by commissioners at regular meetings involved two members of the advisory committee for Kemper Williams Park near Patterson: Herbert Bell and Wendell C. Bogan.

The agenda item said that both had been notified by letter that any board of commissioners member who missed three or more meetings in a calendar year is liable to termination under a parish ordinance.

Asked if they want to continue to serve on the committee, neither replied, according to the agenda.

The move to eject Bell and Bogan from the board touched off a round of questions from Mathews and Councilman J Ina. They wanted to know whether the ordinance is being applied fairly and whether the parish keeps track of attendance at board meetings.
In the end, Bell was allowed to remain on the committee. Ina said he called Bogan at the meeting and that Bogan said he no long wants to serve.

Also Wednesday:

--Jones also congratulated Elizabeth Francis, who was born in St. Mary and is now living in Texas.

Media accounts say Francis, 115 years old, is believed to the oldest living United States resident. Her birthday was in late July.

--The board passed a resolution of respect for Jody Gerard Vaccarella of Amelia, who died July 2.

Vaccarella, a longtime Little League coach, was praised for his “boundless generosity, unwavering dedication and enormous heart.”

--The council reappointed Patsy W. Powell to the St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission and LaGenia Darnell Bradford to Recreation District No. 4, which serves the Patterson area.

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