RSS Feed

WILDA MAE DECUIR CALI

Mon, 09/27/2021 - 10:23am

November 10, 1936 — September 23, 2021
Wilda Mae Decuir Cali, a native of Franklin and longtime resident of Patterson, died peacefully at home on Thursday, September 23, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Frank J. Cali Sr.; her grandson, Scott Joseph Leonard; her father, Emile Decuir; her mother, Eliska Prosper Decuir Rice; three brothers, Martin “Guy” Decuir, Murphy Decuir, and Emick “Mickey” Decuir; and three sisters, Peggy Borel, Regina Prevost, and Dorothy “Dot” Robicheaux.
A loving and devoted mother to her children, Tina Cali Leonard and her husband Russell Paul Leonard and Frank J. “Chip” Cali Jr. and his wife Catherine Loupe Cali, and a doting Nana to her granddaughter, Mary Frances Cali, Wilda is also survived by two sisters, Mildred Thibodeaux and Doris Giroir; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Wilda was a beautiful lady inside and out and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
The family would like to thank Journey Hospice and her devoted caregivers, Wilda Riles, Jackie LeJeune, and Vickie Ford, who we could not have done without.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1011 First Street, Patterson, LA 70392 or Church of the Assumption, 211 Iberia Street, Franklin, LA 70538.
Due to the current circumstances, the family has chosen to hold a private Rosary Service and Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson for immediate family followed by private committal service in St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum. Celebrant for the Mass will be Father Herb Bennerfield with Father Angelo Cremaldi and Father Oneil Landry concelebrating. The funeral will be live streamed for those who wish to participate virtually. To view the live stream of the services please visit Ibert’s Mortuary’s YouTube Channel beginning Wednesday, September 29th, at 1:30 p.m.
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 70392, (985) 395-7873.

Morgan City police radio logs for Sept. 23-24

Mon, 09/27/2021 - 10:20am

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, Sept. 23
7:48 a.m. 300 block of Laurel Street; Animal complaint.
8:43 a.m. 800 block of Sacred Heart Drive; Illicit substances.
8:52 a.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Accident.
10:44 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
10:56 a.m. 300 block of Bush Street; Animal complaint.
12:02 p.m. 1300 block of Joseph Street; Assist.
1:25 p.m. 2400 block of Apple Street; Missing persons.
2:02 p.m. Area Mount Street; Civil.
3:05 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
3:41 p.m. 1900 block of Federal Avenue; Suspicious vehicle.
4:14 p.m. 600 block of Railroad Avenue; Missing juvenile.
4:19 p.m. 800 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
4:29 p.m. Area Second and Wise streets; Domestic.
4:38 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Complaint.
4:48 p.m. 500 block of Hilda Street; Complaint.
5:03 p.m. 6800 block of La. 182; Assist.
6 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Complaint.
6:04 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Juvenile complaint.
6:20 p.m. La. 70; Crash.
7:01 p.m. La. 182; Assistance.
8:42 p.m. Walnut Drive and Lake Palourde Road; Suspicious vehicle.
8:53 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
9:37 p.m. 4000 block of Railroad Avenue; Burglary.
9:50 p.m. 2400 block of Apple Street; Disturbance.
10:41 p.m. 2400 block of Apple Street; Complaint.
11:35 p.m. 900 block of Chestnut Drive; Disturbance.
11:37 p.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Disturbance.
Friday, Sept. 24
12:08 a.m. 1200 block of Federal Avenue; Suspicious subject.
12:38 a.m. Fourth Street; Complaint.

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

Mon, 09/27/2021 - 10:19am

HE’S & SHE’S LEAGUE
Week 2 (Sept. 10)
....................................W L
Steelwood Lanes.........7 1
All in The Family..........7 1
Late Comers............4 4
Swole Patrol.............. 4 4
The Outlaws..............4 4
Split Happens............3 5
L&G Lumber.............3 5
Not Yet.................... 1 7
M-L-M.....................0 8
Adams Family ........ 0 8
Individual high scores: Eric Morrison 259, 256, 285 games, (800) series; Jonathan Spinella 236, 232, 258, (726); Rick Sartwell 256, 203, 204; Tamara Aucoin 236, 171, 241, (648); Gage Hirschmann 209, 225, 214; Jayson Hidalgo 222, 204, 201; Lisa Powell 202, 213; Gretchen Corbin 204; and Mark Corbin 201.
PETROLEUM LEAGUE
Week 12 (Sept. 15)
.................................... W L
Steelwood Lanes ....... 29 19
Satchel of Richards ..........28 20
Allen’s TV Cable.............. 28 20
MC Paint & Body........... 28 20
1st Resp. Htng ..................28 20
That’s How we Roll ...........28 20
Satchel of Richards.......... 27 17
1st Resp. Heat/Cool .............27 17
Conrad Ind. ....................22 26
Chabill’s........................ 21 27
Antebellum Renov......... 21 27
Bye ............................... 7 41
Weekly high scores: Kenny Keton 214, 224, 216; Rick Sartwell 235, 205; Joshua Mayon 216, 228; Bobby Rotolo 201, 244; Anthony Falgout Jr. 212, 200; Jerry Pillaro 203, 200; Joey Boudreaux 202, 202; Jeremy Dykes 200, 201; Larry Deslatte III 300; Alberto Bochas 223; Mark Kleimann 222; Mark Corbin 209; Tamara Aucoin 204; Murray Hebert 202; Larry Ackman 202; and Ken Keton Sr. 200.
GUYS & DOLL’S LEAGUE
Week 1 (Sept. 16)
............................... W L
On Strike ....................4 0
CSMF ....................... 3 1
Bach’s ....................... 3 1
Eric’s Team................ 3 1
Boss .......................... 3 1
Clean Money Strikes...3 1
Hensgens Bros............ 3 1
Johnny’s Wrecker...........2 2
Jerry’s Kids .................2 2
Coastwide Intl. ................ 1 3
Boudreaux Ball Bstrs .....1 3
House Bowlton ............. 1 3
Hustler’s .......................1 3
SNAFU........................ 1 3
Naughty But Nice.......... 1 3
Adam’s Team............... 0 4
High scores: (male) Kenny Keton 203, 300, 268, (771); Eric Morrison 278, 257, 243, (778); Bubba Colwart 266, 218, 259, (743); Tate Dupre 238, 237, 224; Andrew Levron 234, 256, 202; David Boudreaux 215, 231, 242; Patrick Thibodeaux 202, 244, 234; Dustin Hayes 225, 223, 202; Hunter Boudreaux 201, 227, 219; Rick Sartwell 258, 229; Jerry Colwart 259, 205; Anthony Falgout Jr. 238, 255; Bruce Rentrop 239, 212; John Brown 226, 212; Yanick Williams 225, 257; Chris Mayon 205, 221; Glen Robinson 246; Jeremy Dykes 243; Schaun Reed 234; David Dorsey 233; Jared Ross 233; David Laubach Sr. 233; Larry Jones Sr. 212; Gerald Wiese Jr. 211; Sean Torgrimson Sr. 210; Connor Cheramie 209; Brian Stevenson 209 (558), 156 pins over series average; Johnny Lirette 208; and Daniel Levron II 205.

'See You at the Pole' at Patterson Junior High

Mon, 09/27/2021 - 10:14am

Submitted Photo
Patterson Junior High School's Insight Club sponsored “See you at the Pole” before school hours Wednesday. The club said 161 Lumberjacks participated in the voluntary Global Week of Student Prayer.

Get It Growing: Supertunia adds cool-season color

Mon, 09/27/2021 - 8:35am

By HEATHER KIRK-BALLARD, LSU AgCenter Horticulturist

Just like the name suggests, Supertunias are epic and bold. This petunia series is an award winner and bestseller in garden centers across the U.S.
This fall, the LSU AgCenter is adding Supertunia Mini Vista Indigo to the cool-season bedding plants on the Louisiana Super Plant list. It joins Supertunia Vista Bubblegum, which was named a Super Plant in 2017. Both are outstanding cool-season annual bedding plants for all of Louisiana.
Petunias are one of the most popular annuals in home gardens. These flowers were discovered in Argentina in the mid-1800s by a French botanist named Petun, which is how the flower got its name. Petun started the flowers from seeds he collected and brought back to Europe, where they became popular.
Older varieties of petunias suffered in Louisiana’s hot and humid climate, but new breeding has improved their heat tolerance. Supertunias are easy-care plants that need little routine maintenance. They grow best in full to partial sun, and they perform well in many types of soils as long as they are well drained. Petunias prefer an acidic soil in the pH range of 5.5 to 6.5.
Plants grow to an average height of 6 to 12 inches and can trail up to 2 to 3 feet. Space plants in the garden at a 12-to-24-inch spacing. Mulch Supertunias with pine straw, leaves or pine bark to help maintain a clean appearance of the landscape bed, minimize moisture loss and help control weeds. Mulches also insulate the soil, keeping roots warm when temperatures drop.
Petunias do well in both landscape beds and in container plantings. Plants will produce the most flowers if an application of controlled-release fertilizer is incorporated into the soil at the time of planting for both landscape and container plantings.
Petunias in containers will need to be fed more regularly, as nutrients leach from the containers with every watering. You can feed with a liquid fertilizer every 14 days, or you can apply a controlled, slow-release fertilizer about every two months. All varieties of Supertunias are heavy feeders.
Supertunias have a vigorous growth rate with a mounding, trailing habit. Petunias have been used for their beautiful flowers and colors in the landscape to attract pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds. Supertunias are continuous bloomers and are self-cleaning, meaning they do not have to be deadheaded to encourage new blooms. Plants are most commonly used as an edging plant or groundcover in the landscape and as filler and spiller in container plantings. They are also excellent selections for hanging baskets.
If your plant begins to look thin, leggy or a bit tired, an allover trim can be beneficial. Use a sharp pair of pruners or scissors to trim back up to one-third of the plant. After trimming, it is a good practice to apply a water-soluble fertilizer to provide plants a jump on new growth and to encourage branching and robust flowers.
Supertunia Vista Bubblegum and Supertunia Vista Mini Indigo are two of Louisiana’s most durable petunia varieties. They both look great when mass-planted in the landscape bed for a striking display of color. Bubblegum is a vibrant pink, while Indigo offers shades of purple.
Both petunias work equally well in containers and hanging baskets where the flowers can cascade over the edges. Always plant the transplants at the original cell pack or pot depth. Both varieties can commonly be found in 4-inch or in 6-inch pots at garden centers.
Fall plantings of petunias overwinter well and provide blooms until late May. Late winter- and early spring-planted petunias normally last only until early June, but if the weather cooperates, the more heat-tolerant petunias — like Supertunia Vista Bubblegum and Supertunia Mini Vista Indigo — can be survive summer successfully.
There are eight series of Supertunias on the market and they are categorized by their flower and foliage sizes. The Supertunia Charm and Mini Vista series have miniature flowers with a global trailing habit of 2 feet and 4 feet, respectively. The Super-tunia Trailing series has medium-sized flowers with a 6-foot trailing habit. Suptertunia, Supertunia Double, Supertunia Picasso and Supertunia Vista all have large flowers and trail up to 4 feet. Supertunia Giant has even bigger flowers with a vigorous trailing habit of 6 feet.
There are many types of Supertunia hybrids available at garden centers this fall. The newest cultivars offered are Honey, Really Red, Picasso, Latte, Royal Velvet, Bordeaux, White, Limoncello, Raspberry Rush, Lovie Dovie, Trailing Strawberry Pink Veined, Black Cherry, Daybreak Charm, Blue Skies, Trailing Silver, Giant Pink, Trailing Blue Veined, Trailing Rose Veined, Royal Magenta, Bermuda Beach, Mulberry Charm and Trailing Blue. Also look for the Double petunia hybrids, Priscilla and Sharon.

Aging mother’s daily life doesn’t include daughter

Mon, 09/27/2021 - 8:27am

By Jeanne Phillips, ©United Features Syndicate

DEAR ABBY: I’m nearing 57 and single. My mother, who is 78, lives in the same apartment complex. I always try to talk with her because we don’t have much time together. All she wants to do is watch TV and read the paper. She allows me to talk to her for about a half-hour a day, then she has to go. If I visit her, she can only talk to me for a few minutes. Then she has to put the TV on.
I feel like I must beg her to talk with me. When I approached her about it, she said she’s living her life how she wants to (basically without me). Because of that, I have decided to give up and spend only Christmas and her birthday with her. She probably wouldn’t even notice. If you have any advice, I would like to see it.
HER SAD, HURT DAUGHTER

DEAR SAD, HURT DAUGHTER: I do have some. A half-hour phone call every day may be too much for your mother to handle. That she has to “limit” your calls to 30 minutes tells me you would like them to be even longer. (Every day!)
Rather than punish her by distancing yourself and seeing her only twice a year, limit those visits and phone conversations to twice a week. I think it would be healthier for both of you if you find a way to become less emotionally dependent upon your mother. Also, plan some outings away from the apartment complex for you and your mom to share.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together 20 years. In the middle of our living room sits an albatross of a coffee table. My husband’s girlfriend made it for him in the late ’60s/early ’70s. I think it weighs 500 pounds.
I am finally redecorating the house and I want this table out of my life, but he won’t hear of it. He says there will be absolutely no negotiating on the subject. I have tried every approach. I feel like I’m second fiddle to his past. How can I move forward without such resentment?
HATES THE RELIC IN CALIFORNIA

DEAR HATES: Congratulations on redecorating your home. Rather than argue with your husband about the albatross, it may be time to rethink how you use the space.
Many men enjoy having an area just their own, a “man cave.” Why not create one for him and put his treasured “love gift” in there, where you won’t have to see it? If he gives you an argument, that is the time to tell him you have tolerated having it in the middle of your home for the last 20 years and you have been a good sport about it long enough.

DEAR ABBY: Recently, I went swimming with my husband and his parents. We are around 50 years old; they are both 70. My in-laws took lots of photos and posted them on social media. I was not happy about it because I have gained weight during this COVID period.
How do I mention this to them? Should I tell my husband?
UNCOMFORTABLE IN TEXAS

DEAR UNCOMFORTABLE: By all means tell your husband if he doesn’t already know how uncomfortable this made you. Then ask your in-laws to PLEASE take the photos down because you hadn’t realized until you saw them how much weight you had put on.
If your relations with them are friendly, they will probably accommodate you. Then schedule another “shoot” when you are shipshape again.
***
To order “How to Write Letters for All Occasions,” send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $8 to: Dear Abby — Letter Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447.

Berwick, Central Catholic get football wins

Sat, 09/25/2021 - 9:30am

Central Catholic and Berwick got their first 2021 victories this weekend, while Patterson and Morgan City got their first losses of the season in high school football action.

Friday
Central Catholic 53, Ville Platte 0

Kenner Academy 34, Morgan City 27

Amite 40, Patterson 20

Saturday

Berwick 54, Cohen 14

Berwick man accused of firing at St. Mary deputies

Sat, 09/25/2021 - 9:19am

A Berwick man was arrested Friday morning after firing shots at deputies in an attempt to get way from a traffic stop, the St. Mary Sheriff Blaise Smith said.

Robert "Pecan: Parker, 40, Berwick, was arrested at 8:50 a.m. Friday on charges of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated flight from an officer, possession of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute Schedule II drugs, reckless operation with accident, illegal possession of stolen firearms, hit and run and aggravated obstruction of justice.

Parker was also named in three St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office warrants alleging failure to appear on the charges of introduction of contraband into a penal institution, possession of synthetic cannabinoids, aggravated assault with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, resisting an officer, possession of marijuana, possession of MDMA (Ecstasy) and illegal possession of weapons:

According to the Sheriff's Office account:

On Friday, deputies with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office were notified by the Berwick Police Department of a disturbance involving Parker. Deputies were advised to be on the lookout for Parker, and knew that he held active warrants with the SMPSO.

Sometime later, deputies located Parker's vehicle on U.S. 90 in Bayou Vista and attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle. Parker refused to stop and continued west on U.S. 90 at a high rate of speed.

After a short vehicle pursuit, Parker crashed his vehicle in Patterson. Upon exiting the vehicle, the subject, identified as Parker, fired a shot at deputies as he fled the scene on foot.

Parker was located later and taken into custody. He was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail was set on the new charges (excluding the FTA warrants) at $500,000.

The sheriff thanked the Patterson and Berwick police departments for their assistance.

All 11 Bollinger facilities back in operation

Fri, 09/24/2021 - 10:57am

Bollinger Shipyards LLC on Friday announced that all 11 of its facilities are now open and operational following Hurricane Ida’s landfall last month near Port
Fourchon s a powerful Category 4 storm.
Bollinger’s facilities in Port Fourchon, Larose, Lockport and Houma suffered significant damage as a result of the storm, which tied with last year’s Hurricane Laura and the Last Island Hurricane of 1856 as the strongest on record in Louisiana.
“Despite the devastation and loss suffered throughout South Louisiana, the community has rallied and today we’re proud to welcome our workforce back to our yards across the state. This would not have been possible without the help of our employees, vendors, municipalities, and our utility providers Entergy and SLECA,” said Bollinger President & CEO Ben Bordelon. “Each year brings a new storm season, and with it, its own unique set of challenges – this year has been no different. But to know our workers is to understand the strength and resiliency of the Cajun people. I’m incredibly proud of our workforce for their dedication to getting all of our facilities back up and running safely so that we can continue delivering for our customers. In spite of record storms or the ongoing COVID‐19 global pandemic, America’s Maritime Defense Industrial Base is unmovable.”
In advance of the storm, Bollinger took steps to mitigate potential damages to its facilities and any resulting delays to its production schedules. Despite damages sustained to Bollinger’s Lockport facility, the 650‐man production line for the U.S. Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter program has resumed operations and Bollinger is on track to deliver the next vessel ahead of schedule.
Following the storm, the first priority for Bollinger leadership was to ensure the safety of company employees and their families, which are all safe and accounted for. A number of employees lost their homes and personal property. Many remain without access to electricity and running water. To ensure that all employees would be taken care of, Bollinger established the Bollinger Employee Relief Fund to help cover qualified essential and emergency needs of employees throughout the recovery process. The
fund is administered by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, a leader in providing disaster relief.
“In the immediate aftermath of the storm, I was overwhelmed by both the stories of devastation and loss from our community, as well as the offers of support from friends, vendors, customers and others all across the country,” said Bordelon. “When my grandfather founded this company 75 years ago, he knew that taking care of employees and treating them like family was critical to ultimately delivering quality products to our customers. That’s why creating the Employee Relief Fund was a no‐brainer. It was the
right thing to do and we’ll continue to put our employees first – it’s in our company’s DNA.”

BABY ADLEY KATE LANG

Fri, 09/24/2021 - 10:25am

August 17, 2021 — September 22, 2021
Baby Adley Kate Lang gained her angel wings on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Ochsner Lafayette General.
Baby Adley was born on August 17, 2021 at Ochsner Lafayette General, the daughter of William and Alisa Wade Lang.
Baby Adley has left her footprints on the hearts of her parents, William and Alisa Wade Lang of Baldwin; her big sister, Ava Grace Lang of Baldwin; maternal grandparents, Justin and Maddy Breaux Couvillier of Franklin; paternal grandmother, Nancy Smith Lang of Berwick; great-grandfather, Ed Couvillier of Franklin; her uncles, Shanon Wade and wife Debbie of Garden City, Toney Wade Jr. of Morgan City, Richard “JR” Smith of Arlington, Texas; her aunt, Jenny Champion and husband Jason of Franklin; her Godparents, George and Mandy Graffeo; her great-uncle, Don Breaux of Patterson; numerous cousins, especially her two special cousins, Jessa Wade and Alayna Champion.
Baby Adley was welcomed in to heaven by her paternal grandfather, Richard Lang.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be Shanon Wade Sr., Toney Wade Jr., George Graffeo, Jason Champion and Richard “JR” Smith.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the NICU nurses and doctors at Ochsner Lafayette General for the exceptional care and love that they gave to Adley Kate.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Baldwin with Monsignor J. Douglas Courville celebrating Mass. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Twin City Funeral Home with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 p.m. The visitation will resume from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass on Monday at Sacred Heart Church. Following Mass Baby Adley will be laid to rest in the church cemetery.