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Central Catholic takes on Covenant Christian on Thursday

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 1:47pm

Receiver Vernon Singleton, left, and quarterback Caleb O'Con celebrate Friday after a touchdown pass in Central Catholic's 42-20 homecoming victory over Hanson Memorial. Central Catholic is playing Thursday this week, hosting Christian Covenant. Friday is homecoming night for Morgan City High, which takes on A.J. Ellender, and Patterson, which hosts Donaldsonville. Berwick plays Friday at St. James

The Review/Bill Decker

Deputies make five arrests on drug charges

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 1:35pm

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 Parish deputies made five arrests Wednesday on drug charges and another on charges for failure to appear in court to answer narcotics charges, arrest reports say.
Morgan City police arrested a man named in warrants alleging domestic battery, including child endangerment.
St. Mary
Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 34 complaints and made these arrests:
—Ashlee Miller Sr., 41, Franklin, was arrested at 12:46 p.m. Wednesday by the Narcotics Section on a charge of possession of Suboxone. Miller was released on a $7,500 bond.
—Brevin Adams, 20, Franklin, was arrested at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday by the Narcotics Section on charges of possession of marijuana and obstruction of justice. Adams was released on a $3,500 bond.
—Kendell Williams, 38, Franklin, was arrested at 10:08 a.m. Wednesday by the Narcotics Section on charges of window tint violation, possession of marijuana, possession of synthetic marijuana and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine.
Bail was set at $39,750.
—Trent Gilbert, 37, Franklin, was arrested at 10:08 a.m. Wednesday by the Narcotics Section on charges of no license plate, possession of marijuana, improper lane usage, reckless operation of a vehicle, aggravated obstruction of a highway of commerce, driving under suspension and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Bail was set at $25,000.
—Richard Isaiah Ruelas, 30, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:06 a.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of possession of methamphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia; and illegal use, consumption, possession, or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of persons under 17. Bail was set at $7,000.
—Kristen Michelle Lee, 33, Cutoff, was arrested at 10:32 p.m. Wednesday on charges of no taillights, possession of Schedule II drugs, possession of Schedule IV drugs, possession of a legend drug without a prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia.
—Dayton Madison, 26, Jeanerette, was arrested at 11:09 p.m. Wednesday on charges of license plate lights required and driving under suspension. Madison was released on a summons to appear Jan. 4.
—June Carmouche, 60, Lafayette, was arrested at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of driving under suspension and on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of operating a vehicle while license is suspended, revoked, or canceled and improper turn or failure to give required signal. Bail was set at $2,000.
—Juvenile female, 16, Patterson, was arrested at 1:52 p.m. Wednesday as an ungovernable juvenile. The girl was released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.

Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 46 calls for service within the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:
—Jeramie James Toups, 40, Azalea Driver, Donner, was arrested at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday on a 6th Ward Morgan City Court warrant alleging failure to appear to pay fine July 6.
—Somoa Kenyatta Scott Jr., 25, Marietta Place Gray, was arrested at 1:49 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of possession of a dangerous or vicious dog.
—Lee Paul Pierce, 38, 11th Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday on warrants alleging two counts of domestic battery, one count of domestic abuse (child endangerment) and violation of a protective order, and on 16th Judicial District Court warrants alleging four counts of failure to appear for trial Sept. 20 and one count of failure to appear for trial July 19.
—Kelli Nicole Williams, 38, MLK Boulevard, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of marijuana (first offense) and possession of drug paraphernalia.
—Marcus Emmot, 39, Old Hwy 35 North, Livingston, Texas, was arrested at 4:20 a.m. Thursday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first) and reckless operation of a motor vehicle.

Morgan City police radio logs for Oct. 20-21

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 1:31pm

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.
Wednesday, Oct. 20
7:10 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Theft.
9:15 a.m. 600 block of General McArthur Street; Complaint.
9:50 a.m. 200 block of Franklin Street; Animal complaint.
10:09 a.m. 1000 block of Sixth Street; Com-plaint.
11:40 a.m. 1100 block of Front Street; Fraud checks.
11:44 a.m. 800 block of Sacred Heart Drive; Arrest.
12:17 p.m. 1600 block of Chatsworth Drive; Complaint.
12:52 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Arrest.
2:31 p.m. 700 block of Fifth Street; Subject removal.
3:46 p.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Fire.
4:05 p.m. 100 block of Eleventh Street; Arrest.
4:13 p.m. 3000 block of Catherine Street; Suspicious vehicle.
5:31 p.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Complaint.
5:47 p.m. 700 block of Terrebonne Street; Criminal damage to property.
6:32 p.m. Hickory and Sixth streets; Reckless operation.
6:56 p.m. 800 block of Youngs Road; Complaint.
7:50 p.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Alarm.
7:54 p.m. 3100 block of Karen Drive; Criminal damage to property.
8:01 p.m. 1400 block of Chatsworth Drive; Criminal damage to property.
8:33 p.m. 200 block of Chennault Street; Juve-nile complaint.
9:04 p.m. Tammy and Diane drives; Juvenile complaint.
9:11 p.m. 3000 block of Dianne Drive; Criminal damage to property.
9:20 p.m. Karen Drive and Walnut Street; Stalled vehicle.
9:24 p.m. 1500 block of Chestnut; Juvenile complaint.
10:13 p.m. Greenwood and Ninth streets; Assistance.
10:18 p.m. 200 block of Wren Street; Civil.
10:20 p.m. 3100 block of Jennie Drive; Juvenile complaint.
10:22 p.m. Roderick Street; Reckless opera-tion.
10:49 p.m. 6800 block of La. 182; Arrest.
Thursday, Oct. 21
1:09 a.m. 7100 block of La. 182; Complaint.
2:05 a.m. 500 block of First Street; Complaint.
2:25 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Complaint.
4:02 a.m. 4000 block of Railroad Avenue; Suspicious vehicle.
4:05 a.m. Glenwood and Halsey streets; Arrest.
4:19 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Alarm.

Meeting explores the things that make St. Mary St. Mary

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 12:42pm

BILL DECKER

bdecker@daily-review.com

PATTERSON — As Greg Fuson toured St. Mary Parish recently, he saw an alligator in the water — not exactly a rare sight in these parts.
Then, not far away, he saw a slide leading into the water.
“That doesn’t happen in Tennessee,” Fuson said.
Fuson and Steve Chandler of Chandler Thinks, a Franklin, Tennessee, company, were at the Patterson Area Civic Center on Wednesday to explore what makes St. Mary unique, and what might bring tourists to the parish.
They’ve been hired by the Cajun Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau to take a look at the St. Mary brand and help direct the right kind of message to the people who are looking for what the parish has to offer.
“All we do is work with destinations to help them be the best they can be,” said Chandler, whose company gets credit for developing a successful Lafourche Parish local restaurant tour.
Tourism marketing is self-funding, Chandler said. Visitors pay for the effort by paying a tax on hotel stays.
And if they do stay overnight, they spend three to five times more than the average day-tripper, Chandler said. Visitors pay other taxes, too, helping the community fund itself.
“The goal of tourism is to bring money into a community,” Chandler said. “That’s the only reason we’re here. …
“It’s really important, not just for business owners but for other people, too.”
Cajun Coast’s online presence is likely to be part of the effort.
Chandler quoted figures saying 80% of all travel research by potential visitors is conducted online. And 75% of travel and accommodation bookings are done through the internet.
They’ve already conducted focus groups. Wednesday’s meeting was about gathering public input from a crowd of about 20 that included public officials and people involved with potential tourism destinations.
Fuson said he saw a package of bars of soap at a Louisiana shop, each bearing a name like Rougarou and Swamp Thing. The purchaser will take a little bit of Louisiana home with the soap. And that’s part of the branding Chandler Thinks is looking for.
Participants were able to use their phones to post responses on a projection screen at the meeting as Fuson and Chandler asked questions about St. Mary’s tourism potential.
The general questions drew the responses locals will be familiar with. What makes St. Mary unique? Its history, its food, its outdoor life, its culture. Other responses went beyond the usual suspects: birding, golf and the work of local artisans.
What visual images evoke St. Mary? The answers included cypress trees, Spanish moss and the pelican.
What tastes make us think of the parish? The words “spicy,” “roux” and “gumbo” appeared on the big screen.
Participants expressed pride in the local cuisine. At one point, the talk turned to the unpopular practice of including tomatoes in gumbo, and to a popular soup brand’s version of gumbo, which bears little resemblance to the authentic local variety.
Chandler, sitting in back at that point, jumped up as though to form a posse.
“Let’s get ’em, fellas!” he said, drawing a laugh from the crowd.
In other tourism news, Louisiana will be represented by a float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The float “will celebrate the birthplace of jazz, Cajun and Creole cuisine, and Mardi Gras in true Louisiana fashion …,” the Lieutenant Governor’s Office said in a press release. “The 60-foot-long, alligator-themed float will encourage millions of spectators along the Parade route, and millions more on television to celebrate in Louisiana style.”
The float will consist of “a colorful street view of Louisiana: a blend of the New Orleans French Quarter architecture with heavy influences of Spanish colonial rule and Creole fashion. In addition to celebrating the state’s unique fusion of European, Caribbean, African, and Native American cultures. … [The float] will include participants dressed in lavish baby gator costumes, as well as a team of stilt walkers, all done in an elaborate celebration of Louisiana traditions for millions of spectators in New York City and TV viewers across the nation.”

John Flores: Bayou Vista man makes rare bird sighting

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 12:37pm

JOHN FLORES

Cornell Lab of Ornithology held its 2021 October Big Day recently. Participants were required only to have an eBird account and report any birds they sighted in the midnight to midnight 24-hour period. The time spent birding could be as little as 10 minutes.
Paul Schaub, Bayou Vista resident and president of the Terrebonne Bird Club, spent the day birding with a few friends participating in the event. Schaub said his group of four birders were mainly looking for migrating warblers.
After making four or five stops that included seeing yellow warblers, magnolia warblers, American red starts and gray catbirds, the foursome wound up birding near Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuges’ Palmetto Trail. What happened next was totally unexpected.
Schaub says he normally stops at the first tree line as you pull onto the refuge’s access road. Around 50 or so indigo buntings flew up out of the tall waste-high grass near the sugar cane, piquing the groups’ interest.
Getting out of the vehicle, they started birding along the access road. It just so happened Schaub was lagging behind the other three members of his party a short distance, when suddenly, a Grooved-billed ani flew by.
Schaub said, “I tried to call them, but at first they didn’t believe me. So, I went and got my camera out of the truck and my phone. We saw it good, and we had some good looks at it.”
According to George H. Lowery Jr.’s Third Edition of Louisiana Birds, the grooved-billed ani is considered an uncommon but regular winter resident in Louisiana. It is most often seen in early winter in southern Louisiana, particularly in Cameron and Plaquemines parishes.
Schaub says over the last five or six years he has seen grooved-bills three other times, but always in the Houma area. In fact, in doing a Louisiana eBird review, Schaub couldn’t find a single sighting of a Grooved-billed ani in St. Mary Parish on record.
When Schaub finally got online to post his list of Big Day birds, eBird flagged the Grooved-billed Ani as a rare sighting. Schaub provided comments of the sighting and he also attached a picture.
One of the results of Schaub’s eBird and Facebook posts was it caused several groups of people and nature photographers to come from Lake Charles and New Iberia to try and capture a look and a photo of the rare bird.
The grooved-billed ani is a bird that is approximately the same size as a common grackle. For reference, if you do any shopping at Walmart, grackles are the large, long-tailed black birds that always hang around in the trees and parking lot there.
The grooved-bill ani is a year-round resident of Mexico, Central America and the southern-most tip of Texas from South Padre Island west to Del Rio.
Schaub, who works for the St. Mary Parish government at Fairview Treatment Center, has been actively birding mainly on weekends for the past 10 years. According to Schaub, he used to be an avid fisherman. What got him interested in birding was while fishing one day, he took a picture of what he thought was a northern cardinal.
When he got home and processed the picture it turned out to be a summer tanager. He’d never seen one before and that sparked his interest. Afterward, Schaub and his wife Carol began looking for a birding club to join and ultimately joined the Terrebonne Bird Club. Since joining, Schaub now has an eBird list with over 300 species sighted.
Schaub said, “I was teetering on 300 and when we went on vacation in Colorado this past summer, I got like 12 or 15 more birds over there.”
Those who participated in the 2021 October Big Day also were part of the second-ever Global Bird Weekend. During the 2021 October Big Day/Global Bird Weekend, more than 33,524 participants submitted 80,132 checklists reporting 7,289 species.
The United States, hands down, provided the most checklists, totaling 33,939. The next closest was Canada with 6,296.
The species leader was Columbia with 1,347 species sighted. In the United States, there were 688 species reported sighted, which was good enough for 11th place out of 195 countries posting checklists.

Flores wins awards for outdoor writing

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 12:30pm

Morgan City Review outdoors columnist John Flores placed five times, including three firsts, in the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association contest.

The EIC contest, which recognizes excellence within various categories of outdoor-related communications, has been held since 1945. Member entries for the 2019-2021 competition were anonymously judged by members of the Florida Outdoor Writers Asso-ciation. Due to Covid-19, the contest was not held last year and this year’s rules allowed members to submit entries published from June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2021.

LOWA membership includes newspaper and magazine writers, editors, columnists, pho-tographers, radio and television broadcast journalists, wildlife artists, internet journalists, book authors, videographers and public relations specialists. This year’s contest saw 12 members compete in six different categories with 50 various entries being presented to the judges for consideration.

LOWA would like to thank the following EIC sponsors for their continued support of the contest: Louisiana Sportsman Magazine and the Louisiana Charter Boat Association.

The winners of the 2019-2021 EIC competition by category:

Magazine Short Feature (less than 1000 words)
1st John Flores Basin Palm Readers
2nd Keith Lusher Sun-Soaked Wood = Bass
3rd Keith Lusher A Bridge Too Far? No Way!

Magazine Regular Feature (greater than 1000 words)
1st Donna Bush The Mystery of Monarch Butterflies
2nd John Flores Worth the Wait
3rd Chris Holmes Mudbugs, Kayaks and Kids

Newspaper
1st Glynn Harris Buzzards, The Good, Bad and Ugly
2nd John Flores Avoyelles Duck Hunter Lives to Share Heritage
3rd Keith Lusher Sam’s Story

Broadcast (Radio or Television, of any length)
1st Don Dubuc,
Martha Spencer
Chris LeCoq Still No Prince
2nd Don Dubuc,
Martha Spencer
Chris LeCoq Four Legged Friends, Family & Pheasants
3rd Gary Rispone Paradise Louisiana

Electronic
1st John Flores Wintering With a Woodcock
2nd Chris Holmes Kayak Crabbing
3rd Cris LeCoq Bayou Wild Earth Day 2021

Photo
1st John Flores I’m a Comin’ Boss
2nd Chris Holmes Sahara Dust Sunrise
3rd Donna Bush Red-Headed Woodpecker Mom and Baby

EVA ANN DINGER PRINE

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 12:24pm

Eva Ann Dinger Prine, 71, a native of Morgan City and resident of Schriever, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 at Ochsner St. Mary.
She is survived by a daughter, Faye Mayon of Bayou Vista; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Mitchell of Gibson and Carlos Lombas of Houma; and a sister, Rose Dinger.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons and seven siblings.
Memorial visitation will be Sunday from noon until services at 3 p.m. at Twin City Funeral Home, who is in charge of arrangements.

EMMA DELL CARR O'GWIN

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 12:22pm

Emma Dell Carr O’Gwin, a native and resident of Patterson, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at her residence.
Visitation was Friday, 10 a.m.-noon, at Zion Chapel AME Church in Patterson with services at 1 p.m. at Patterson Area Civic Center. Burial followed in Morgan City Cemetery.
She is survived by children, Neva Madise and Leroy O’Gwin Jr., both of Patterson; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, six brothers and four sisters.
Jones Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Morgan City police warn against Homecoming Week trespassing, vandalism

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 12:18pm

From the Morgan City Police Department Facebook page:

The Morgan City Police Department has received numerous complaints of Trespassing and Damage to Property related to the Homecoming Events that took place overnight.

Chief James F. Blair wants to remind everyone that this type of activity will not be 𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝. As reports of this type of activity are filed, these complaints will be investigated and any violation of Louisiana Law will handled with appropriate action.

We want to remind students to please respect our residents in these areas and not to damage or trespass on any property. Officers with the Morgan City Police Department will be heavily patrolling these areas to assure that these actions are not taking place. We ask that anyone with issues to please report this activity to the Morgan City Police Department @ (985)384-2310.

Petroleum League, He's and She's, Guys and Dolls bowling scores

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 12:12pm

PETROLEUM LEAGUE
Week 2 (Oct. 6)
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Johnny’s Wrecker 12 2
M & P CPA’s.................12 2
Three Hole Terror.............10 4
Spare Change...............10 4
Frames Sports Bar...........9 5
YMFT ..............................9 5
Antebellum Renov..............7 7
Kant Get Rite..................7 7
G & T’s Pro Shop ........ 7 7
Vintage Firearms...........7 7
Mrs. Marie’s Children ....7 7
MISTRAS.......................7 7
Conrad Industries..........7 7
M. C. Paint & Body........6 8
Allen’s TV Cable.......... 5 9
That’s How we Roll.......5 9
Lickety Split..................4 10
Chabill’s........................3 11
1st Resp. Heat/Cool.....0 14
Bye...............................4 10
High scores: Eric Morrison 238, 268, 235 games, (741) series; Jeremy Dykes 224, 269, 234, (727); Anthony Falgout Jr. 229, 300, 203, (723); Rick Sartwell Jr. 275, 215, 220, (710); Dustin Fuselier 222, 235, 241; David Boudreaux 255, 244; John Broussard 249, 226; Jonathan Spinella 246, 224; Kevin Franks 220, 246; Jared Gilmore 213, 261; Patrick Thibodeaux 223, 265; Johnny Lirette 238, 204; Frank Marcel 217, 204; Tamara Aucoin 212, 203; Bobby Rotolo 269; Larry Grabert 248; Adam Adams 248; Connie Thibodeaux 247; Ryan Martin 246; Ken Keton Sr. 224; Jason Crochet 223; Brett Franks 223; Ryan Knapp 221; Robert Hebert 202; Jon Reynaud 202; and Troy Theriot 200.
GUYS & DOLL’S LEAGUE
Week 4 (Oct. 7)
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Eric’s Team................14 2
House Bowlton...........12 4
On Strike...................... 11 5
Naughty But Nice...........10 6
Bach’s.............................10 6
Boss................................10 6
All in the Family..............10 6
SWAT ..............................8 8
Johnny’s Wrecker.............7 9
CSMF...............................7 9
Dilligaf............................. 7 9
Boudreaux’s Busters....... 6 10
Coastwide Intl...................6 10
Hustler’s..........................6 10
SNAFU............................6 10
Hensgens Bros...............6 10
Clean Money Strikes..... 5 11
Jerry’s Kids 3 13
High scores: (male) David Boudreaux 258, 269, 211, (738); Anthony Falgout Jr. 246, 268, 213, (727); Kenny Keton 257, 224, 236, (717); Rick Sartwell Jr. 227, 280, 203, (710); Hunter Boudreaux 231, 206, 256; Dustin Haynes 268, 224, 203; Yanick Williams 222, 246, 211; Thad Torres 255, 201; Jerry Pillaro 247, 247; Bubba Colwart 237, 215; Eric Morrison 226, 268; Chris Mayon 213, 215; Chris Daigle 206, 229; Adam Adams 203, 233; David Darsey 201, 242; Jeremy Dykes 215, 204; Conner Cheramie 205, 226; Britt Pellegrin 206, 210; Schaun Reed 268; Andrew Levron 242; Glen Robinson 235; Harold Thourot 227; Patrick Thibodeaux 214; Sean Torgrimson Sr. 212; Mark Hebert 209; Willie Rack 206; Jerry Livas 202; and David Lauback 200; and (female) Angela Fields 214, 214; Cynthia Livas 226; Beverly Mayon 215; and MacKenzie Amador 203.
HE’S & SHE’S LEAGUE
Week 5 (Oct. 8)
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Swole Patrol..................14 6
The Outlaws..................13 7
Steelwood Lanes...........11 9
Dad & His Girl’s............10 10
All in The Family..........10 10
Split Happens...............9 11
M-L-M............................9 11
Late Comers..................9 11
Family Ties................... 8 12
Phenyx Strykers..........8 12
L&G Lumber............... 6 14
Not Yet .........................5 15
Bon Terre Credit............4 16
Individual high scores (Oct. 1): Jayson Hidalgo 226, 226, 238, (690); Jonathan Spinella 217, 200, 247; Adam Adams 204, 202, 236; Brandon Delaune 242, 225; Mark Corbin 226, 212; Vickie Hebert 277; Gage Hirschmann 266; David Spinella 225; Chris Mayon 216; Chandler Delaune 211; Robert Rotolo 209; and Gretchen Corbin 202; and (Oct. 8) Robert Rotolo 244, 204, 245; Gage Hirschmann 206, 201, 217; Rick Sartwell 257, 234; Adam Adams 267, 213; Joseph Hollier 231, 201; Jayson Hidalgo 201, 229; Mark Corbin 204, 226; Chris Mayon 206, 201; Mike Stegall 216; Shayne LaCoste 215; MacKenzie Amador 214; and Jonathan Spinella 200.