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ANGELA BAUDOIN STEINMAN

Wed, 11/10/2021 - 11:04am

March 13, 1972 — November 3, 2021
Angela Baudoin Steinman, 49, a resident of Bayou L’Ourse, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at her home.
Angela was born March 13, 1972, the daughter of Ronald Baudoin and Shelela Rebardi Baudoin.
Angela was a voice of reason, as such friends and family came to see her for her advice. She enjoyed meeting people and forming new friendships. She loved to watch and read true crime stories. She also enjoyed playing video games with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, Aaron Steinman of Bayou L’Ourse; daughter, Angel Strickland-Reeves of Bayou L’Ourse; son, Jeffery Strickland Jr. and wife Anna of Morgan City; three siblings, Sherry Mills of Mississippi, Julie Gaudet of Morgan City, and Daniel Dupre of Pennsylvania; six grandchildren, Alex Strickland, Brad-Lee Rentrop, Ann-Marie Strickland, Kazumi Strickland, Calliope Strickland, and Lena-Lee Strickland.
Angela was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Shelela Baudoin; daughter, Ann-Marie Abshire; and brother, Eddie Dupre.

ASHLEE SMITH JIMENEZ

Wed, 11/10/2021 - 11:02am

November 4, 1982 — October 29, 2021
Ashlee Smith Jimenez, 38, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away at her home, Friday, October 29, 2021.
Ashlee was born November 4, 1982, in Morgan City, the daughter of John D. Smith and Carolyn Ross Smith.
Ashlee graduated from Berwick High School, class of 2000. She attended college in Hilo, Hawaii, started her family, and then received her Registered Veterinarian Technician License (RVT) from the state of Colorado.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her parents, John and Carolyn Smith of Gulf Breeze, FL; daughter, Jade Marlee Jimenez of Lakewood, CO; son, Robert John Jimenez of Lakewood, CO; brother, Jevon Ryan Smith of Patterson, LA; maternal grandmother, Helen W. Ross; uncle and aunt, Roland and Cheryl Ross; uncle and aunt, Stephen and Angele Smith; and two nephews, Kane and Kaleb Smith.
Ashlee was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Harris J. Ross Sr.; paternal grandparents, John Wesley and Carol Loraine Smith; uncle, Harris “Jimmy” Ross Jr.; and aunt, Lee-Anne Ross Rutland.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Lupus Foundation of your choice, or your favorite charity.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Twin City Funeral Home with Father Mike Trahan officiating. Visitation was Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Twin City Funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. After services, Ashlee was laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.

NOLAN LUKE FREYOUX

Wed, 11/10/2021 - 11:01am

Nolan Luke Freyoux Sr., 81, a resident of Amelia, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.
He is survived by four children, Nolan Freyoux Jr., Anita Freyoux, Rose Johnson and Harry Freyoux; siblings, Betty Aucoin, Wiley Fryou, Margaret Lebouef, Yvonne Smith, Susan Austin, Gail Bonilla, Lorraine Bordelon, Elizabeth Baytop, Sandra Fryou, Joseph Fryou Jr., and Monica Morgan; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, grandparents and three siblings.
Visitation was Monday, 8-10:30 a.m., at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City with a Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Amelia. Interment followed in the church mausoleum.
Hargrave Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Around Town

Wed, 11/10/2021 - 11:00am

Happy birthday Antoinette Jones and belated happy birthday Denise Provost from family, friends and Ira.

Tuesday night shooting wounds one person

Wed, 11/10/2021 - 10:59am

A shooting in the Grizzaffi Street area on Tuesday wounded one person, Morgan City Police Chief James F. Blair said.

Officers arrived and located one victim that was struck by gun fire. The victim was transported to a out of area hospital and listed in stable but guarded condition.

The investigation continues and anyone having information including any video surveillance are asked to please contact the Morgan City Police Department Detective Division at 985-380-4605.

Wheel House for Nov. 10

Wed, 11/10/2021 - 10:56am

VETERANS DAY
Ceremony in Cypress Park, Morgan City, is 11 a.m. Nov. 11. All veterans and public invited. Hamburgers sold. Sponsored by VFW Post 4222 and City of Morgan City.

VETERANS DAY
Program at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at Patterson City Hall parking lot. All veterans and public invited. Sponsored by the City of Patterson.

SUPPLY DRIVE
Sponsored by Maison Jardin Senior Living Community, 516 Roderick St., Morgan City, in partnership with The Arc of St. Mary/Center of Hope now through Monday, Nov. 15. Donations of art supplies, recreational and skill training activities (scrap book, jewelry makingsupplies, board games, etc.), personal hygiene items, fragrance items, fingernail polish and lotions may be dropped off at Maison Jardin. For info call Stacy, 985-255-1921.

CHRISTMAS CHILD
First Baptist Church, 1915 Victor II Blvd., Morgan City, is collecting shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday, Nov. 19; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21; and 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 22.

CLOTHING DRIVE
Hosted by Maison Jardin Senior Living Community, 516 Roderick St., Morgan City, to help supply winter clothes for men, women and children through Claire House, Chez Hope and St. Mary Council on Aging. Accepting new or gently used sweaters, jackets, hats/beanies, scarves and gloves. Donations may be dropped off at Maison Jardin through Wednesday, Dec. 1. For info call Stacy, 985-255-1921.

VFW BINGO
At Post 4222, 1504 Sandra St., Morgan City, every Tuesday and Sunday. Early birds, 5:45 p.m. and regular games, 7 p.m.

Suspect in Lakeside burglaries was wanted as fugitive

Wed, 11/10/2021 - 10:51am

One of the suspects in recent vehicle burglaries in Lakeside Subdivision gave police a false name and was wanted on fugitive warrants from two law enforcement agencies, the Morgan City Police Department said.

Tyler P. Hartley, 21, Palm Street, Slidell, was arrested at11:25 p.m. Tuesday on charges of attempted simple burglary (six counts), attempted simple burglary (four counts), theft of a firearm (two counts), illegal possession of stolen firearms (eight counts, illegal possession of stolen things, resisting an officer by giving false information, and as a fugitive from the Slidell Police Department and St. Tammany Sheriff's Office.

Hartley originally identified himself as Kendrick Demourelle of Slidell, the department said. While conducting routine booking procedures it was found that the subject identifying himself as Demourelle was actually Hartley. It was also found that Hartley held active arrest warrants for his arrest through the Slidell Police Department and St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office alleging simple burglary.

The information on Hartley was updated where he was processed with the correct name. Hartley was booked and incarcerated in the Morgan City Jail.

Scully-Landry exchange nuptials in Bayou Vista

Wed, 11/10/2021 - 8:07am

Lexi Scully and Caleb Landry exchanged wedding vows Oct. 16 at the Bayou Vista Community Center. The Rev. Mark Gowan officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Roger Scully Jr. and Jennifer Scully of Morgan City. The groom is the son of Cherie Ribardi of Morgan City and Randy Landry of Prairieville.
The bride was escorted in marriage by her father and was attended by Sara Aucoin, maid of honor and Shelly White, matron of honor.
Shadoe Duplantis was best man.
A reception immediately followed. Judy DeHart helped with hospitalities.
They honeymooned in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and reside in Morgan City.
Prior to the wedding, a rehearsal dinner was held at the home of Donald and Cherie Ribardi.

It is peppermint mocha time

Wed, 11/10/2021 - 8:06am

The holiday season is steeped in tradition. Many traditions are decades if not centuries old, while others do not have such lengthy histories.
One younger tradition that many people cannot go without during the holiday season is centered around a wildly popular beverage made at an equally well-liked coffeehouse chain.
The peppermint mocha was introduced to Starbucks customers during the 2002 holiday season. The beverage became something of an instant classic and is now served at more than 30,000 stores across the globe.
Holiday hosts can bring the peppermint mocha into their own homes this holiday season thanks to Starbucks. Though Starbucks notes the following DIY recipe for the “Peppermint Mocha” isn’t the official recipe, it can help holiday hosts impress their guests and satisfy their cravings for this beloved beverage should families find themselves snowed in during their holiday gatherings this year.
DIY PEPPERMINT MOCHA
1 fluid ounce coffee or 1 shot espresso, such as Starbucks Christmas Blend or Starbucks Espresso Roast Coffee
½ cup milk (or dairy alternative)
2 Tbsp. peppermint-flavored syrup
3 Tbsp. mocha sauce
Whipped Cream
Dark chocolate or shaving
On a stovetop, heat milk on medium setting. Whisk the milk to make foam about 30 seconds. Set aside. (Or, use an electric milk frother at home if you have one.)
Pour two tablespoons chocolate sauce and two tablespoons peppermint syrup into bottom of 12-ounce or larger coffee mug.
Add one shot of brewed espresso. (Don’t have an espresso machine? Make concentrated coffee by using less water in an alternative brewing method.)
Fill mug with steamed milk.
Top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Makes one 12-ounce beverage

Holidays are a prime time to wield the written word

Wed, 11/10/2021 - 8:04am

By Jeanne Phillips, ©United Features Syndicate

DEAR ABBY: You often respond to grandparents who are disappointed that their grandchildren have not written a note to express gratitude for a recent present. Personally, I think one of the main reasons they don’t is the simple fact that they lack thank-you cards and stamps. (Their parents may not be writing thank-you notes anymore.) When I’m at the post office, I rarely see 20-year-olds buying stamps.
I would like to offer a suggestion for my peers: If you want your grandchildren to send you a thank-you card, make it simple for them — include a small box of cards and some postage stamps when you send their present. They’ll get the message. And Abby, they could add a copy of your letter writing booklet if it’s still available.
THANKFUL IN TEXAS

DEAR THANKFUL: Your suggestion is a clever one, and yes, my booklet, “How To Write Letters for All Occasions” is still available. People of every age tend to procrastinate when it comes to letter writing because they’re unsure how to express their feelings on paper and afraid they will say the wrong thing.
Thank-you notes do not have to be long or flowery. In fact, the opposite is true. Short and to the point is more effective. I advise readers to have a notebook handy when they open their gifts and jot down the first words that come to mind when they see what’s inside. Do they like the color? The style? Is it something they have been wanting? Write it down and use it for inspiration.
My booklet, “How to Write Letters for All Occasions” contains samples of thank-you letters for birthday gifts, shower gifts, wedding gifts and those that arrive around holiday time. It also includes sample letters of congratulations, as well as ones on difficult subjects, such as the loss of a parent, spouse or a child. It can be ordered by sending your name and address, plus a check or money order for $8 to: Dear Abby Letters Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447.
With the holidays just around the corner, this is the perfect time to reply with a handwritten note or letter, or a well-written email. For anyone who has wondered where to begin when expressing gratitude, congratulations, condolences, composing a love letter or announcing a broken engagement or a divorce — “How To Write Letters” is a handy guide.

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 25-year-old man who has never had a girlfriend. Recently, a woman I work with seems to be showing an interest in me. She’s the same age as I am. I might feel the same way about her, but she mentioned that she’s going through a divorce. Is it worth asking for her number to see where things go?
HOPING IN THE HEARTLAND

DEAR HOPING: Proceed with caution. You can ask for her number, but take things very slowly. She may need a friend right now more than a romance. Also, much depends upon the fraternization policies in your workplace. Sometimes these relationships are frowned upon, which could cost one or both of you your jobs.