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Rumors and lies envelop divorcee living abroad

Wed, 07/20/2022 - 8:26am
By Jeanne Phillips, ©United Features Syndicate

DEAR ABBY: I retired to Malaga, Spain, after my marriage of 38 years ended in divorce. I have gone to dinner with a few men since moving here. This is a lovely community with many retired residents from all over Europe and the U.K. My problem is, after a few dates, they assume that because they bought me dinner it entitles them to sex. I am fit and fairly attractive, but I may be out of touch on dating.
These men have implied to others that we DID have sex, and now single and married men are calling me. The only way they could have gotten my number is through these men. I have tried to make light of this, but I’m worried that when my sons or grandchildren visit next month, they will hear something that isn’t true.
How do I stop this nonsense without causing hard feelings?
NOT LIKE THAT AT ALL

DEAR NOT LIKE THAT: What has been done to you is vile and disgusting. Someone you refused to have sex with has retaliated with the equivalent of writing your phone number on a bathroom wall.
Tell your sons NOW what has been going on so they will be prepared when they visit. And if you accept any more invitations, make clear IN ADVANCE that you will be paying for your dinner yourself.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been trying to have a child for nine years with no success. We have been through 14 rounds of fertility drugs, only two of which were successful, but neither one produced a child.
My husband wants me to stop treatments because he doesn’t like what the medications do to me, and I have agreed to stop because I think my body is just too tired. But, Abby, all of me wants to be a mother. Must I give up, or should I keep trying even though it might lead to further heartbreak?
MATERNAL IN WASHINGTON

DEAR MATERNAL: Listen to your body. It may be time to consider other options than fertility drugs. These include fostering, adoption or hiring a surrogate to help. These are subjects to pursue, first with your husband, then your physician and possibly an attorney who specializes in adoption law. And don’t forget, it isn’t unheard of for some women who adopt to later become pregnant without medical intervention. I wish you luck on whichever path you choose.

DEAR ABBY: My son is getting married for the third time. I paid for half of his first wedding and also gave a generous gift. I gave him a significant cash gift for his second wedding. Do I give him and his new bride yet another cash gift?
They are planning a small wedding overseas, which I won’t be attending. All have been — or will be — first weddings for the brides. I don’t want the new bride to feel slighted, but on the other hand, it’s getting really expensive for me. They live a nomadic life, so material gifts would not be appreciated by them. What’s a perplexed mother to do?
DISGUSTED MOM IN FLORIDA

DEAR MOM: Write them a check and hope the third time is the charm for your nomadic son. Then tell him you’re closing your checkbook.
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ALAYAH NICOLE RODRIGUE

Tue, 07/19/2022 - 2:30pm

Alayah Nicole Rodrigue, 13, a native and resident of Morgan City, LA, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

She is survived by her parents, Alisha Crappell and Daniel Ratcliff, Brett and Kara Rodrigue; brothers, Bryson Rodrigue, Trenton Ratcliff, Lukas Ratcliff, Barrett Rodrigue; grandparents, Amanda and Jos Boersma, Kevin Crappell, Vanessa Gugliotta, Troy and Joann Ratcliff, Christal Lirette and John Barrilleaux, Randy and Autum Rodrigue, Debra Blackwell; great-grandparents, Linda Lirette, Larry and Louann Crappell, Ethel Gugliotta, Lea Guzzetta, Carolyn Rodrigue, and Henry John Giroir Sr.; godparents, Katherine Dinger and Brendon Rodrigue; aunts and uncles, Zachary Crappell, Kyler Boersma, Madelaine Boersma, Cora Boersma, Kevin Crappell, Jr., Sadie Rodrigue, Morgan Rodrigue, Ryan Rodrigue, Kayla Boersma; an abundance of cousins.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Barry Blackwell; great-grandparents, Corinne Pennison, Vincent Gugliotta, James Lirette, Lawrence Rodrigue.

A student at Immanuel Christian School in Morgan City and member of the youth group at Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship in Patterson, Alayah will be lovingly remembered as a great big sister and an animal lover. She was passionate, adventurous, and tough, but she was also selfless, loving, and very outgoing, possessing a big heart that she shared with lots of friends and with her family.

Visitation will be Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City, LA. A religious service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship in Patterson, LA followed by burial in Morgan City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Twin City Funeral Home of Morgan City, LA.

RENE VICTOR PRADO JR.

Tue, 07/19/2022 - 2:26pm

March 8, 1930 — July 10, 2022

On July 10, 2022, our Heavenly Father called Rene Victor Prado, Jr. to unite with his parents and siblings to share in all His glory.

Rene was born on March 8, 1930 in McAllen, Texas. He moved to Morgan City, La. in his teens and was well known for his talents and accolades on the Morgan
City High football team. He was a star on the team.

In 1951 he married Mary Ann Vidos, started a family, and he began his lifelong career in welding, becoming a foreman and then a well sought after inspector. His travels took him and his family across the U.S. building storage tanks as a welder. He learned his trade and excelled very quickly. From Morgan City to New Orleans, Brownsville, TX, Inverness, Scotland on the North Sea and back to Morgan City he thrived on the building of large oil rigs for our country.

Rene worked hard through the ups and downs of his life. He was a fighter and beat the odds that were thrown at him. He took care of his birth family, his family and raised a granddaughter. He is sadly missed.

Rene is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mary Ann (Vidos) Prado; two daughters, Patti Armstrong and Debra Percle; two sons, Randy Rene Prado, Sr. and Ricky Rene Prado; and several grandchildren. Rene loved all his family, but shared a special bond with his only male grandchild, Randy Rene Prado, Jr.

Rene was preceded in death by his parents, Rene Victor Prado, Sr. and Victoriana (Garza) Prado, his three brothers Robert Prado, Raul Prado and Marin Prado and one sister Melva (Prado) Martin.

All services will be private as Rene is now at peace and sharing in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. … Amen.

DIANA LaCOSTE RATCLIFF

Tue, 07/19/2022 - 2:20pm

Diana LaCoste Ratcliff, 75, a native and resident of Morgan City, died Friday, July 15, 2022.

She is survived by three sons, Andrew Ratcliff Jr., Jesse Ratcliff and Paul Ratcliff, all of Morgan City; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clint LaCoste and Russell Barrilleaux; and five sisters, Rosemary Elliot, Jessie Gauthier, Charlene Ohmer, Nancy Domangue and Irene Dubois.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother.

Visitation will be Monday, 5-9 p.m., at Twin City Funeral Home. Visitation will resume Tuesday from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. at Pharr Chapel in Morgan City. Burial will follow in Morgan City Cemetery.

Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DIANNE ANSLEM RULF

Tue, 07/19/2022 - 2:12pm

Dianne Anslem Rulf, 66, a resident of Stephensville, died Sunday, July 17, 2022, at her residence.

She is survived by two children, Glenn Rulf Jr. and Kristy Rulf, both of Stephensville; three sisters, Betty Broussard of Laurelville, Mary Keller of Youngsville and Susan Serrette of Homer; four grand-children; a great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister and a brother.

Visitation will be Thursday from 9 a.m. until services at 2 p.m., with a rosary at 1:30 p.m., at Twin City Fu-neral Home. Burial will follow in Morgan City Cemetery.

Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DIANNE ANSLEM RULF

Tue, 07/19/2022 - 2:11pm

Dianne Anslem Rulf, 66, a resident of Stephensville, died Sunday, July 17, 2022, at her residence.

She is survived by two children, Glenn Rulf Jr. and Kristy Rulf, both of Stephensville; three sisters, Betty Broussard of Laurelville, Mary Keller of Youngsville and Susan Serrette of Homer; four grand-children; a great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister and a brother.

Visitation will be Thursday from 9 a.m. until services at 2 p.m., with a rosary at 1:30 p.m., at Twin City Fu-neral Home. Burial will follow in Morgan City Cemetery.

Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Heroin possession, theft arrests reported by local authoriites

Tue, 07/19/2022 - 1:30pm

(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 a heroin possession arrest Monday, and Morgan City police booked a man on two theft counts.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 39 complaints and made these arrests:

--Kaitlyn Renea Beadle, 25, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:08 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of possession of heroin. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Jaquisha Monique Singleton, 28, Denham Springs, was arrested at 8:14 a.m. Monday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and window tint violation. Singleton was released on a $1,750 bond.

--Curt Joseph Guarisco, 55, Patterson, was arrested at 7:02 p.m. Saturday on a charge of domestic abuse battery (child endangerment). Guarisco was released on a $2,000 bond.

Morgan City

Interim Police Chief Mark E. Griffin Jr. reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 34 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Deshaun Blake Montgomery, 30, Case Lane, Lafayette, was arrested at 3:40 p.m. Monday on two counts of theft under $1,000.

--Estrella Ashley Shamah, 33, Garber Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:33 p.m. Monday as a fugitive from the Kenner Police Department.

Patterson

Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported this arrest:

--Christopher Douglas, 25, was arrested at 2:36 p.m. Monday on charges of driving under suspension, no insurance and possession of marijuana (under 14 grams). Douglas was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail.

Franklin

Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to eight complaints over the past 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Rocky Giroir, 19, Forest Street, Franklin, was arrested at 2:59 p.m. Monday on a warrant dated June 5 alleging theft. Giroir was booked, processed and released on a $1,500 bond.

--Lysander Williams, 53, Cedar Street, Franklin, was arrested at 11:02 p.m. Monday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on the charges of stop signs and driving under suspension. Williams was booked, processed and held on a $373 bond.

Morgan City police radio logs for July 17-19

Tue, 07/19/2022 - 1:24pm

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.
Sunday, July 17
7:16 a.m. 3100 block of Lake Palourde Road; Alarm.
7:59 a.m. Ditch Avenue and Amelia Street; Complaint.
9:16 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
9:40 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Medical.
9:51 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Juvenile complaint.
10:26 a.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Complaint.
10:47 a.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Complaint.
11:50 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Suspicious subject.
12:17 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
12:19 p.m. 300 block of Laurel Drive; Disturbance.
1:21 p.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Disturbance.
2:20 p.m. 1500 block of North First Street; Theft.
2:37 p.m. 1900 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
2:58 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Crash.
3:31 p.m. 3000 block of Lake Palourde Road; Assistance.
4:07 p.m. 700 block of Freret Street; Loud music.
4:43 p.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Loud music.
6:23 p.m. 700 block of Freret Street; Complaint.
7:32 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Complaint.
7:49 p.m. 100 block of Chennault Street; Loud music.
8:17 p.m. 1700 block of West Garner Street; Patrol request.
8:28 p.m. 1000 block of Missouri Street; Notification.
8:59 p.m. 300 block of Third Street; Medical.
9:27 p.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
10:01 p.m. 300 block of Union Street; Electrical burning.
10:43 p.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Noise Complaint.
11:33 p.m. 7800 block of La. 182; Crash.
11:59 p.m. 800 block of South Everett Street; Suspicious person.
Monday, July 18
1:48 a.m. 100 block of Wren Street; Complaint.
1:40 a.m. 1100 block of Brashear Avenue; 911 hang up.
1:46 a.m. 6600 block of La. 182; Patrol request.
6:09 a.m. 200 block of Fourth Street; Suspicious person.
7:24 a.m. Feder-al/Brashear avenues; Accident.
8:09 a.m. Pine Street behind Stadium; Suspicious person.
8:43 a.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Complaint.
9:42 a.m. 1400 block of Bernice Street; Com-plaint.
10:05 a.m. Florence Street near La. 182; Traffic complaint.
11:38 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Theft.
12:11 p.m. Area of Shoneys; Reckless operation.
12:14 p.m. 6700 block of La. 182; Theft.
1:04 p.m. 2000 block of Allison Street; Suicide attempt.
1:20 p.m. 1400 block of Bernice Street; Complaint.
1:26 p.m. 1400 block of Bernice Street; Complaint.
1:53 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Theft.
2:34 p.m. Youngs Road/Wildwood Drive; Traffic complaint.
3 p.m. U.S. 90 West-bound/Brashear Exit; Accident.
3:14 p.m. 5000 block of Railroad Avenue; Welfare check.
3:27 p.m. Progress Lane Siracusa; Warrant.
4:38 p.m. 100 block of Wren Street; Harassment.
4:53 p.m. 900 block of Fourth Street; Aggravated battery.
5:26 p.m. Shaw Park; Criminal damage to property.
6:12 p.m. 600 block of Arenz Street; Theft.
6:42 p.m. 600 block of Aucoin Street; Com-plaint.
6:56 p.m. 200 block of Pecos Street; Animal complaint.
7:03 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
7:04 p.m. 700 block of Freret Street; Loud music.
7:11 p.m. 500 block of Egle Street; Medical.
7:59 p.m. 500 block of Garber Street; Arrest.
9:43 p.m. 2400 block of Pecan Street; Stand by.
10:35 p.m. 900 block of Willard Street; Medical.
Tuesday, July 19
1:24 a.m. 500 block of Egle Street; Complaint.
1:38 a.m. 500 block of Egle Street; Complaint.
4:17 a.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Disturbance.
4:39 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Suspicious vehicle.

Word of Life School Fair set for Saturday

Mon, 07/18/2022 - 12:31pm

Word of Life will hold its 21st annual School Fair from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday.

The church, located at 108 Ryan St. in Patter-son will once again offer free school supplies, school uniforms and shoes will supplies and sizes last.

The child receiving the items must be present.

Parents and guardians should note that they should know the child’s clothing and shoes sizes because no one will be allowed to try on shoes or uniforms this year.

Back to School Bash will be Saturday in Berwick

Mon, 07/18/2022 - 12:26pm

The Gulf Coast Organization returns to participate in the 2022 St. Mary Parish Back to School Bash noon-4 p.m. Saturday at the Berwick Civic Center.

The Back to School Bash is an annual education-driven community event organized by event planner Stephanie Hartman of Patterson.

Under its Jump Start to a Great Start Initiative, GCO strives to mitigate the rising cost of education through scholarship awards and academic stipends. Expanding its programs and services from Texas into Louisiana, GCO strives to help reduce financial barriers that often confront students with high academic and leadership promise. At last year's bash, GCO awarded four scholarships, and that number will double at this year's event due to critical corporate sponsorship from MC Bank.

In addition to scholarships, the bash bolsters the distribution of more than 500 new backpacks filled with essential supplies for K-12 and college students along with door prizes that consist of dorm-size refrigerators, microwaves, graphing calculators, and televisions. This event has also attracted 31 vendors, community service providers, and educational organizations.

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