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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Port of Morgan City
Multi-Modal Warehouse: Reroofing
Morgan City, Louisiana
Sealed bids will be received by the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District for Port of Morgan City, Multi-Modal Warehouse: Reroofing, until 2:00 PM, local time on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District, 7327 Louisiana Highway 182, Morgan City, Louisiana, at which time and place said proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. Electronic bids at www.centralbidding.com as allowed by Act 759 amended Title 38:2212 are acceptable. Any bids received after the above-mentioned time will be re- turned unopened.
Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the work, the name of the Bidder, the address, date and hour of the bid opening, and the State Contractor’s License Number. The bid shall be addressed as follows:
BID: Port of Morgan City
Multi-Modal Warehouse: Reroofing
Morgan City, Louisiana
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District
7327 Louisiana Highway 182
Morgan City, LA 70380
LICENSE NO. ———————
Failure to have the license number on the envelope will be result in the Bid being returned unopen-ed.
Bid documents will be posted on www.centralbidding.com. To view, download, and receive bid notices by e-mail, you must register with Central Auction House (CAH). Vendors/Contractors will have the option to submit their bids and bid bonds electronically or by paper copy. Contact Ted Fleming with Central Auction House at 1-866-570-9620 concerning any questions about this process.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of the replacement of the metal roofing at the Port of Morgan City Multi-Modal Warehouse Building. The estimated construction cost for the Base Bid for this project is $220,000.00.
Prospective Contractors shall be licensed for Building Construction by the State of Louisiana and that license shall be in effect on the date of the bid.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, a certified check, or cashier’s check in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount bid, made payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly execute the contract documents. Failure to do so will result in the bid/bids being declared nonresponsive and shall be cause for rejection. If a bid bond is provided it shall be on the attached form and only on the attached form and shall be dated on or be- fore the bid date. The bid security of all bidders, except the three lowest, will be returned promptly after the canvas of bids.
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference, at which the scope of the project, contract time and other requirements can be discussed with prospective bidders, will be held at the project site. All bidders will be notified and are encouraged to attend.
Copies of the contract documents are on file in the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District, 7327 Louisiana Highway 182, Morgan City, Louisiana and the office of the Architect, Carl P. Blum AIA Architect, 900 David Drive, P. O. Box 2386, Morgan City, Louisiana 70381, and are open for inspection without charge.
Contractors may obtain contract documents from the Architect by paying a deposit of Twenty Dollars ($20.00). The full amount of the de- posit, on the first set, will be refunded to each contractor who submits a bona fide bid, upon return of the documents in good condition within ten (10) days after the receipt of bids. Contractors and Material Dealers may obtain additional sets of plans and specifications by making a deposit in the amount named above. Up- on return of these documents, in good condition, one half of the deposit will be refunded, the difference representing the cost of printing, assembling, and distributing the sets. No refund will be made on any set not returned in good condition within ten (10) days after the re- ceipt of bids.
If someone other than a corporate officer signs for the Bidder/Contractor, a copy of a corporate resolution or other signature authorization shall be required for submission of bid. Failure to include a copy of the appropriate signature authorization, if required, may result in the rejection of the bid unless bidder has complied with LA R.S. 38:22:12(A)(1)(C) or LA R.S. 38:22:12(0).
A bid will be considered responsive if it conforms in all respects with the conditions and re- quirements of the Bidding Documents. In order to be considered re- sponsive, the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form must: (a) be fully completed, signed and be responsive in all respects to the Bidding Documents; (b) be made on the Bid Forms provided and submitted intact, (c) submitted in ink.
No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for forty-five (45) days.
To the extent permitted by applicable state and federal laws and regulations, the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District reserves the right to reject any and/or proposals for just cause. In accordance with LA R. S. 38:2212 (B) (1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by the entity.
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District
Mr. Ben Adams,
President
Adv. May 27, June 5 and June 12, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 2.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until June 18, 2026, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 33:4564.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on June 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. May 27 and June 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 3.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of these vacancies from this date until June 18, 2026, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 33:4564.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on June 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies.
Adv. May 27 and June 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of Wax Lake East Drainage District.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of these vacancies from this date until June 18, 2026, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Part I Chapter 6 Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 38:1607 and Section 38:1608.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on June 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies.
Adv. May 27 and June 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of Wax Lake East Drainage District.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of these vacancies from this date until June 18, 2026, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Part I Chapter 6 Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 38:1607 and Section 38:1608.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on June 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies.
Adv. May 27 and June 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
——
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Rocket Mortgage, LLC
Vs. No. 140209 Div “G”
John Tran and Phuong Anh Tran
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain tract or parcel of land together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereon belonging or in anywise ap- pertaining, lying and being situated in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known, designated and described as LOT 1, SQUARE 10 OF UNIT NO. 1, LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION, as shown by reference to a plat of survey prepared by J.J. Krebs & Sons, Civil Engineers and Surveyors recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 12X, page 595, Entry No. 119,565.
Which has the address of 3029 Carrol Drive, Morgan City, LA 70380
to satisfy the sum of FOURTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN AND 12/100 ($14,237.12) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at the rate of 3% annum from May 1, 2025, together with ac- crued late charges in the amount of $254.79 in accordance with the note and mortgage, together with late charges on additional de- linquent installments and any additional amounts which petitioner has advanced or hereafter advances, as permitted by the Note and Mortgage, for taxes, assessments, re- pairs to and maintenance and preservation of the mortgaged property, together with reasonable attorneys’ fees of all sums due, owning and unpaid, and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 3rd day of June A.D., 2026, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Monday, the 23rd day of February A.D., 2026
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. May 1 and 27, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
RECREATION
DISTRICT NO.1
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ST. MARY PARISH RECREATION DISTRICT NO.1
The board of Commissioners of St. Mary Recreation District No.1 met in special public meeting on Thursday April 30, 2026.
The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Melanie Butcher at 5:30 pm.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll was called and those present were Commissioners, Mrs. Melanie Butcher, Mr. Timothy Aucoin, Mr. Shannon Boykin, Miguel Perez and Mr. Royal Young. Also in attendance was Manager Michael Beadle and secretary Randy Bijeaux.
Agenda:
Discussion and action on summer food program, summer activity program, required items and equipment needs.
1. Summer food program days – Tuesday-Thursday, May 26th -August 6th, motion called by Timothy Aucoin and seconded by Miguel Perez. All in favor, no opposed, motion carries.
2. Summer food program time – Breakfast 8-9 a.m., lunch 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Motion called by Timothy Aucoin and seconded by Miguel Perez. All in favor, no op- posed, motion carries.
3. Required items – Refrigerator, warming table and freezer. Mo- tion called by Timothy Aucoin and seconded by Royal Young. All in favor, no opposed, motion carries.
4. Equipment – Mike to obtain quotes for entertainment items.
5. Summer activity program – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8a.m. to 1 p.m. Ages 6-14. Personnel needed 1 person in charge and 2 workers. Pay scale $15/hr. Mo- tion called by Timothy Aucoin and seconded by Shannon Boykin. All in favor, no opposed, motion carries.
6. General public use – Access to back facility will remain normal while summer activity areas will be barricaded off with signs.
Motion to adjourn by Royal Young, second by Timothy Aucoin, All in favor not opposed.
(S) Melanie
Butcher
Board
Chairperson
(S) Mike Beadle
MIKE BEADLE
MANAGER
Adv. May 27, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF A SPECIAL MEETING
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL
DISTRICT
April 20, 2026
The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”) met in regular session at the District’s office at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, Louisiana on March 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Ben Adams, President convened the meeting with Commissioners Steven Cornes, Matthew Glover, Marc Fel- terman, Deborah Garber, Troy Lombardo, Adam Ma- yon, and Michael Wise in attendance. Matthew Tycer was absent. Also present in the meeting were Raymond Wade, Executive Director; Cindy Cutrera, Economic Development Manager; Tori Henry, Office Manager; Michael Knobloch, Special Projects Manager; Gerard Bourgeois, Board Attorney; Kevan Keiser and Bill Blanchard, GIS Engineering; Councilman Les Rulf, St. Mary Parish Council; LTJG Timothy Piquette, United States Coast Guard (“USCG”); Rob Co- wan, Alliant Insurance Services; and members of the general public.
The meeting was called to order, and the presence of a quorum was noted. Raymond Wade led the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
It was moved by Mr. Lombardo and seconded by Mr. Mayon that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 16, 2026 be approved and adopted, with said motion carrying unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Mayon that the report of re- ceipts and disbursements for the month of March, 2026 be received and accepted and that all invoices presented to the Board for the month of March, 2026 be paid. Ms. Garber seconded that motion, which carried unanimously.
Rob Cowan presented Alliant In- surance Services’ renewal proposal for the District through their Ports Program and noted that despite a 15% increase in insured value, we continue to see a lower rate and are able to offer the continuity credit of 5%. Mr. Adams suggested increasing the loss limit to $10 million, with Mr. Cornes moving, Mr. Felterman seconding and motion carrying to accept the insurance proposal from Alliant Insurance Services for the District.
LTJG Timothy Piquette reported that: (i) there were 2,497 total transits in March through the VTS zone, averaging 81 per day; (ii) they were heavily involved in the LOOP oil spill response, which is wrapping up; (iii) they are receiving lots of requests for autonomous vessel operations but currently do not have any regulations so they are handled on a case by case basis; and (iv) despite the government shutdown, they are still committed to showing up every day.
Tim Connell reported that: (i) Dredge Arulaq continues working under task orders into next fiscal year, contract capacity into August of next year and another contract in option if needed; (ii) Dredge Mike Hooks will be wrapped up in May and the surveys are really nice to see; and (iii) Dredge Captain Frank completed Stouts Pass and is working MM157 in Bayou Boeuf, then will move to do some cleanup work at the DCAS structure.
Charles Brittingham reported that: (i) FY26 Work Plan included an additional $14 million for O&M, in addition to the $31 million that was included in the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill; (ii) FY27 Work Plan in- cludes $30 million for O&M; and (iii) he is watching WRDA closely and will continue to play defense as needed.
Michael Knobloch reported that: (i) Facility Planning and Control requested a resolution from the District certifying that it is agreeable and willing to fund the amounts that could be due for the planned warehouse roof improvements, repairs and/or modifications in excess of the funds available of FP&C. Mr. Mayon moved to accept the resolution presented, which was seconded by Mr. Cornes and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
A resolution providing for commitment to provide balance of funding by the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”).
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the District (“Board”) deems it necessary for the use of its warehouse that certain improvements, repairs and/or modifications be completed;
WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana, through Facility Planning and Control (FP&C), can participate in such improvements, re- pairs and/or modifications up to the sum of $181,921.18;
WHEREAS, the District’s designer has provided an estimate of probable cost for the planned improvements, repairs and/or modifications in excess of the funds available through FP&C;
WHEREAS, the District is agreeable and willing to fund the amounts that could be due for the planned improvements, re- pairs and/or modifications in excess of the funds available through FP&C;
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District do hereby resolve, approve and agree to fund and dedicate 105% of the Opinion of Probable Cost, less the funds available through FP&C, to the im- provements, re- pairs and/or modifications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Raymond M. Wade, Executive Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to do any and all acts and things on behalf and in the name of the District that he deems necessary, proper, or that may be required in regards to such project.
(ii) Legislature is currently in session, and the Governor released his capital outlay list which included moving $8 million of our P5 funding to P1; (iii) we applied to both the Federal House and Senate Earmark programs in the amount of $7.2 million, with a match of $1.8 million for the new 35,000SF Multi- modal warehouse. He noted that if Senator Cassidy and Congressman Higgins are able to get it included in the federal budget, we will then have to go through an official grant process; (iv) we will also be applying for the new 35,000SF Multi- modal warehouse through FY26 PIDP in the amount of $7.2 million, with a match of $1.8 million. Mrs. Garber moved to authorize said resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Lombardo and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that the Board of Commissioners of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District does hereby authorize and support the submission of its proposed funding request entitled “35,000 SF Multimodal Warehouse Facility” to the US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT’s) Maritime Administration’s (MARAD’s) “FY 2026 Port In- frastructure Development Program” (PIDP) Grant Program. In addition, since the project totals $9,000,000, the MCHTD re- quests $7,200,000 from the FY 2026 PIDP program and agrees to provide a local, non-federal match of $1,800,000.
And (v) we were awarded $772,800 through the FY25 US Marine Highway for a rough terrain crane and track skid steel loader. Mr. Wade noted that during a recent call with MARAD we were notified that we were moved into the “highly recommended tier” due to us being in the oil and gas, shipbuilding and LNG markets.
Robert Karam reported the following on the West Dock Project: (1) Sealevel was the lowest base bid and Dynamic was the lowest base and alternate bid, but they were $4 million over the engineer’s probable construction cost. After much discussion Mr. Mayon moved to reject the bids, which was seconded by Mr. Wise and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District has received bids on March 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. on the West Side Dock Expansion port improvement project under the Port Construction and Development Priority Program; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BET IT RESOLVED, by the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District in regular session as- sembled on this 20th day of April 2026, that all bids received were over the engineer’s estimate of probable construction cost and no contract be awarded per that bid process.
Mr. Karam not-ed that he will review public bid law to ensure the correct process of going out for bid again. Also, Mr. Bourgeois suggested using value engineering in the next bid package with hopes of reducing costs and reiterated that Facility Planning and Port Priority will need to review the new bid package prior to advertising, while MARAD just needs to be notified.
Bill Blanchard reported the following on the Bollinger Projects: (i) the access channel plans are ready to be submitted to Facility Planning and Control (FP&C), but after discussions this morning with a Bollinger representative, some adjustments first need to be made to liquidated damages; (ii) slip 1 bulkhead plans are complete, but due to budget constraints for monies available through the state, they are awaiting further instructions.
Cindy Cutrera reported that: (i) our 14th Annual Hurricane Preparedness meeting will be May 12, with the quarterly Bayou Safety Committee Meeting after; (ii) Mac presented to both Mississippi River Commission and Atchafalaya Intracoastal Coalition stressing “who we are and what we do”. She noted that the Ports Association of Louisiana is currently doing a public ports economic impact study, so as we continue to promote the value of tonnage, she is trying to push participation to our stakeholders. This will provide a document that demonstrates what we have been saying and can be used for conversation with Corps, State and Federal delegation, grant ap- plications, etc.; (iii) Recently she has participated in several workforce development meetings at the local and regional level; (iv) she attended the CPRA MP 29 Terrebonne Basin Regional Workgroup meeting and she was able to have 2 proposed Atchafalaya River diversion projects that could have created problems and not provide any benefit deemed “unconstructable”; and (v) we continue to monitor the Mississippi River Comprehensive Management Study and noted in early 2026 Congress approved $5 million to resume the study which had been paused; and a recent article in the Advocate titled Bonnet Carre Spillway openings scrutinized states that a Mississippi Sound Coalition is pushing for federal legislation that will reduce and re- gulate the flow of the river through the Bonnet Carre.
Gerard Bourgeois presented: (i) Ordinance No. 64 for adoption of the 2026 millage by the District of 4.45 mills. It was moved by Mr. Cornes and seconded by Ms. Garber that the following ordinance providing a rate of 4.45 mills be adopted, which motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE
NO. 64
An Ordinance levying and imposing a tax on all the property subject to taxation in the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District, State of Louisiana, for the year 2026 for the purpose of paying the administrative, operative and maintenance ex- penses of the Board in said District.
SECTION 1, BE IT ORDAIN-ED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District, a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Harbor and Terminal District; in regular session convened, that under and by virtue of the Authority of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 LSA-R.S. 34:329, as amended and Art. 7, Sec. 23 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2025 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District:
MILLAGE
administrative, operative, and maintenance expenses, 4.45 mills
(Tax for: e.g. General Alimony, Library, Maintenance)
SECTION 2, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as herein above set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2026, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
SECTION 3, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all Ordinance or parts of Ordinance in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed, and this Ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption, the public welfare so de- manding.
(ii) Agreement for Services with Cassidy & Associates, Inc. at current amount of $10,000 per month plus expenses in- curred. Mr. Mayon moved to authorize the execution of said agreement, which was seconded by Mr. Felterman and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
A resolution providing for the execution of a consulting agreement for the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”), designating the terms and conditions of the contract, and granting the authorization therefor.
WHEREAS, this Board of Commissioners (“Board”) is authorized by the provisions of LSA-R.S. 34:324 to “contract with the employ attorneys, clerks, engineers, deputy commissioners, superintendents, stevedores and other agents and employees and shall fix their compensation and terms of office or employments,” and,
WHEREAS, this Board, after due deliberation, deems it necessary that a real and genuine necessity exist therefor to contract with Cassidy & Associates, Inc. in connection with governmental affairs representation before the federal government to assist the District in assuring the dependability of the existing navigation Channel, being the Lower Atchafalaya River, Bayous Chene, Bouef, and Black; to provide assistance and advice to the District on how best to achieve a dependable Channel that would enable the District to provide support and infrastructure associated with current and future activities in the Gulf of Mexico, transportation of commodities; and for other commerce and facilitation of various maritime in- terests.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that the President, Ben A. Adams, is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the District, a consulting agreement with Cassidy & Associates, Inc., for the necessary service relative to the District, substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions of the consulting agreement presented this day.
Gerard Bourgeois also reported that after several recent discussions with Mr. Wade about his tenure at the Port and Board Members, it was suggested that the hiring of a Deputy Director would be beneficial to the District. Mr. Wade suggested that Simon Gottung matched all the requirements for the position. Mr. Wise moved to authorize Mr. Adams to hire Simon Gottung and execute the employment agreement presented, which was seconded by Mr. Cornes and carried unanimously. Mr. Wade noted that he believes Mr. Gottung will do an excellent job and Mr. Gottung thanked the Board and Mr. Wade for their trust in him.
With there being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Mr. Mayon and seconded by Mr. Lombardo that the meeting was ad- journed.
Attest:
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Matthew K.
Glover,
Secretary
Adv. May 27, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
——
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Rocket Mortgage, LLC
Vs. No. 140216 Div “C”
Janada L. Anslum, (A/K/A Janada Lyn Anslum)
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situated in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being more fully described as LOT 17 of the Joka Subdivision to said City and an additional tract measuring 25.13’ on the West side of Hemlock Street in said Subdivision by a depth on its Northern boundary of 129.70”; a depth of the Southern boundary of 129.92 feet; and on its Western boundary of 17.61 feet; the entire tract of parcel being bounded on the North by LOT 16 of said subdivision belonging now or formerly to Price; on the East by Hemlock Street; on the West by property belonging now or formerly to Leopold Loeb & Sons, Ltd. And Joseph Cefalu; and on the South by Drainage District; all as indicated on a map or survey made by Henry E. Schwartz, IV dated October 19, 2017, and recorded at St. Mary Parish COB 362, Page 172, under Entry No. 329177. Together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto be- longing or in anywise appertaining.
The hereinabove described property bears a municipal address of 2609 Hemlock Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT AND 04/100 ($178,328.04) DOLLARS, together with interest thereon at the rate of 5.750% per annum from July 1, 2025, until paid; late charges in the amount of $191.48; escrow in the amount of $11,699.03; and all other sums due under the note and mortgage, and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 3rd day of June A.D., 2026, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Tuesday, the 24th day of February A.D., 2026
GARY L. DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. May 1 and May 27, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of these vacancies from this date until June 18, 2026, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 38:1758.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on June 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies.
Adv. May 27 and June 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District No. 2 (Ochsner St. Mary).
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until June 18, 2026, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Title 46 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 46:1053.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on June 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. May 27 and June 10, 2026

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Fresh, homegrown tomatoes are as much a symbol of summertime as pool days, ice cream and backyard barbecues. If you don’t have a lot of space for gardening, you may have resigned yourself to missing out on the refreshing flavor of a ripe, just-picked tomato you grew yourself.
But Christine Coker, LSU AgCenter vegetable specialist, said you don’t need a huge yard to successfully grow a bountiful tomato crop. In fact, tomatoes are an excellent candidate for vegetable gardening in small spaces.
Here’s what you need to know to get started.
Containers
If you’re short on space, containers are your best bet for growing tomatoes.
“You can use any kind of container as long as there’s drainage,” Coker said.
Feel free to reuse plastic nursery pots — or you can splurge on some nice decorative containers. Hanging baskets are great if you have a patio, adding visual interest and putting your tomatoes in a convenient location. Got a 5-gallon bucket sitting around in your garage? You can use that too, Coker said, as long as you drill some holes in the bottom first so excess water can run out.
Varieties
There are two general categories of tomatoes: indeterminate and determinate.
Indeterminate tomatoes have continuously growing vines that may need occasional pruning to keep them from getting unruly. Because of this growth habit, indeterminate varieties need support — whether in the form of a trellis, stakes or a cage. They yield a steady supply of fruit (yes, tomatoes are botanically considered fruit) over the entire growing season, often up until first frost.
Determinate varieties, on the other hand, stop growing when they reach a certain point, usually about 3 to 4 feet tall. These tomatoes have a bushier, more upright form but can still benefit from being staked or caged to prevent plants from toppling under the weight of fruit, which matures in a short burst rather than in dribs and drabs throughout the season.
Many people prefer to stick to determinate tomatoes for containers, but don’t discount indeterminate or semi-determinate varieties. Their vining form allows you to take advantage of vertical space, and some varieties perform especially well in hanging baskets.
One of Coker’s favorites is Celano, a grape tomato developed specifically for container production.
“It has this really nice cascading form,” she said. “This takes very little space, very little input, and you can have tomatoes on your table every afternoon.”
You’ll find transplants of plenty of other varieties at local garden centers. For small spaces, Coker recommends small-fruited varieties like grape, cherry and roma types.
Planting method
Fill your containers with a good-quality potting mix and place them in a sunny area. Tomatoes (and pretty much any other vegetable) need full sun exposure, which means six to eight hours of direct sun daily.
With most crops, it’s best to dig a hole the same depth as the transplant’s container. Not so with tomatoes.
“Tomatoes are a little different than other vegetable plants because they really want to be planted deep,” Coker said.
You can bury tomato transplants several inches into the potting media — all the way up to their tips, in fact — and they’ll be fine. It’s also OK for stems to lie sideways.
This atypical planting method helps stabilize leggy transplants. It works, Coker said, because tomato stems are covered with small, specialized roots known as adventitious roots.
Care basics
Container gardening means you need to be more intentional about watering. Containers can dry out quickly and need to be watered daily, Coker said.
A basic water-soluble fertilizer works well for tomatoes and can be applied while watering.
Tomatoes are prone to developing blossom end rot. This condition, which is not a disease, results from irregular water and insufficient calcium, Coker said. Garden centers stock several calcium-containing products that you can apply to prevent this issue.

Frank Raymond Johnson, 59, a resident of Morgan City, died Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Christ Gospel Church in Patterson. Burial will follow in Morgan City Cemetery.
He is survived by his siblings, Everett Smith, Edwin Johnson and Carlos Johnson, all of Morgan City, and Johnny Smith of Lafayette.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Reanna Ryman of Patterson has been named to the Dean’s List at Columbia, Missouri, College.
Ryman took Columbia College classes online. She made the Dean’s List for the 2026 spring semester.
To be named to the Dean's List, a student must have completed 12 undergraduate credit hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale.