LIFE CHAIN
The ninth Annual Patterson Life Chain set 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, along U.S. 90 at Wise Street, Patterson. Prayer Chain: a peaceful, prayerful witness to the children who have perished and the parents who suffer emotional and physical trauma from abortion. Signs provided or bring your own. Bring a chair if needed. Social distancing practiced. For info call Angie Stelly, 985-759-3154.
Belated happy birthday Shirley Black, George Lewis and Susie Junifer from family, friends and Ira.
(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.)
A stop for illegal after-market parts on a vehicle resulted in the arrest of a suspect wanted as a principal to second-degree murder, the St. Mary Sheriff’s Office reported.
St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 48-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 70 complaints and made these arrests:
—Deante Jamal James Pharagood, 21, Thibodaux, was arrested at 1:26 a.m. Thursday on charges of principal to second-degree murder (three counts), aggravated assault with a firearm, aggravated flight from an officer and simple battery.
—Raheem Terrell Green, 21, Thibodaux, was arrested at 1:26 a.m. Thursday on charges of spotlights and auxiliary lamps, driver must be licensed, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
A deputy was patrolling the area of U.S. 90 West in Patterson when he observed a vehicle traveling west in front of him with after-market parts that were in violation of the law.
The deputy conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and made contact with the driver, identified as Green. During the stop, another deputy arrived to assist, and it was learned that Green didn’t have a driver’s license and was in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.
The deputies made contact with the passenger of the vehicle, identified as Pharagood. As the deputies conducted an investigation they learned that Pharagood held an active warrant with the Thibodaux Police Department alleging three counts of principal to second-degree murder, aggravated assault with a firearm, simple battery,and aggravated flight from an officer.
Green was arrested and released on a summons to appear Dec. 1.
Pharagood was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking and is being held for another agency.
—Eric Brent Charles, 45, Jeanerette, was arrested at 7:55 a.m. Wednesday on charges of unauthorized entry of inhabited dwelling and criminal damage to property. No bail has been set.
—Trinea Lynell Thomas, 25, Gibson, was arrested at 9:02 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of driving under suspension.
Thomas was released on a summons to appear Dec. 1.
—Joseph Lee Robertson, 57, Jeanerette, was arrested at 2:24 p.m. Wednesday on three warrants alleging failure to appear on the charges of riding on roadways/bicycle paths, criminal trespassing, simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, resisting an officer and theft.
Robertson was released on a $15,750 bond.
—Michael Thomas Woods, 30, Thibodaux, was arrested at 11:35 a.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging theft. Woods was released on a $4,000 bond.
—David Adilson Soto-Buezo, 22, Houma, was arrested at 10:46 p.m. Wednesday on charges of careless operation, no driver’s license, open container and driving while intoxicated.
Bail was set at $3,750.
—Ta’nasia Duncan, 20, Thibodaux, was arrested by the Narcotics Section at 10:55 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of possession of marijuana. Duncan was released on a summons to appear on Dec. 1.
—Shaddrick Neddie, 45, Siracusa, was arrested at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday on five warrants alleging possession of marijuana, possession of crack cocaine, obstruction of justice, driving on right side of road, expired motor vehicle inspection, possession with intent to distribute marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana less than 2.5 pounds and domestic abuse battery (child endangerment).
Bail has not been set.
—Kaden Paul Ashley, 20, Patterson, was arrested at 12:07 p.m. Thursday on a charge of aggravated assault with a firearm. Ashley was released on a $20,000 bond.
—Kenneth Ray Watts, 60, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:44 p.m. Thursday on charges of stop signs and yield signs and driving under suspension. Watts was released on a summons to appear Dec. 1.
—Tierney Tatyana Nixon, 23, Houma, was arrested at 9:29 p.m. Thursday on charges of driving on roadway laned for traffic, proper equipment required on vehicles, driving while intoxicated, two counts of DWI with child endangerment, open container, no insurance, child restraint, and resisting arrest or officer.
Bail has not been set.
Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reports that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 76 calls for service within the last 48-hour reporting period and made these arrests beginning Wednesday:
—Kimberly Marie Jones, 31, Lagonda Lane, Morgan City, was arrested at 10 a.m. Wednesday on warrants alleging driving under suspension and improper lane usage.
—Carlo T. Griffin, 44, Berthia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 6:19 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear to pay fine.
—Koby Jordan Jones, Union Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:38 p.m. Wednesday on warrants alleging unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and criminal damage to property.
—Adrian Bailey, 40, Robin Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:54 a.m. Thursday on a charge of criminal mischief.
—Lantrell Ayers, 30, Fifth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:52 p.m. Thursday on charges of aggravated flight from an officer, improper display of license plate, reckless operation of a motor vehicle and driving under suspension.
Franklin
Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that Franklin Police Department responded to 12 complaints over the last 24-hour period and made this arrest:
—Gary Jones, 54, Ibert Street, Franklin, was arrested at 2:48 p.m. Thursday on a charge of theft.
Jones was booked, processed, and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:
—Daniel Martinez, 27, Simoneaux Lane, Donaldsonville, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling and on a warrant alleging failure to appear.
The charge related to a residential burglary near Paincourtville on Tuesday in which electronics and accessories as well as cash were stolen.
Detectives were able to quickly identify a suspect vehicle.
A short time later, the suspect vehicle was located in Belle Rose. Detectives made contact with the driver, now identified as Martinez.
It was determined that Martinez was wanted in Assumption Parish for failure to appear.
Martinez was arrested. A search warrant was obtained for his vehicle, which resulted in the seizure of evidence connected to the residential burglary.
At the conclusion of the investigation, Martinez was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center with bond set at $40,100.
—Shannon Bias, 30, Jefferson Street, Napoleonville, was arrested on charges of domestic abuse battery (strangulation) and false imprisonment.
The felony charges arose from a domestic incident that occurred on Aug. 26 near Napoleonville.
On that date, deputies responded to a Jefferson Street home in reference to a disturbance. Deputies made contact with the complainant, who advised that she and her domestic partner, identified as Bias, had been in an argument and the incident progressed to Bias beating her over a two-hour period.
The victim advised that Bias would not allow her to leave. The victim further advised that Bias choked her, took her cell phone and would not allow her to call 911.
After a violent confrontation, the victim was able to flee from the residence.
The investigating deputies noted injuries to the victim consistent with domestic abuse. Deputies applied for and were granted arrest warrants for Bias.
The suspect, Shannon Bias was arrested Wednesday afternoon at a Plattenville retail outlet.
Bias was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending a bond hearing.
St. Martin
Sheriff Becket Breaux reported this arrest:
—Baylen Dupuis, 22, Geralyn Drive, Carencro, was arrested Wednesday on charges of illegal possession of stolen firearms and possession of concealed firearm by a convicted felon.
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. 16
6:20 a.m. 1200 block of Onstead Street; Alarm.
8:31 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Hit and run.
8:36 a.m. 600 block of Fig Street; Theft.
9:34 a.m. 200 block of Ann Street; Alarm.
10:17 a.m. 7900 block of La. 182; Stalled vehicle.
10:20 a.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Alarm.
1:59 p.m. 3100 block of Jennie Drive; Complaint.
2:24 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
4:15 p.m. Freret Street and Federal Avenue; Arrest.
4:37 p.m. 600 block of General Patton Street; Theft.
4:44 p.m. 500 block of Leona Street; Welfare concern.
6:09 p.m. 500 block of Bowman Street ; Complaint.
7:24 p.m. 900 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; Hit and run.
7:29 p.m. Apple Street area; Missing person.
8:03 p.m. 900 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; Stalled vehicle.
9:53 p.m. 2700 block of Shaw Drive; Disturbance.
10:13 p.m. 700 block of Brashear Avenue; Juvenile problems.
Friday, Sept. 17
12:02 a.m. 1100 block of Federal Avenue; Disturbance.
12:22 a.m. 900 block of Willard Street; Complaint.
4:27 a.m. 600 block of Kentucky Street; Frequent patrol.
Loss of trees is a common catastrophe during hurricanes, tornadoes and other weather events. Water-saturated soils also can contribute to trees uprooting during heavy winds. In addition, ice storms, although rare, can cause structural damage.
We have had our share of winter ice, flooding and heavy winds from both hurricanes and tornadoes recently in Louisiana. As climate change continues and we experience more weather challenges, there are some things you can do in your yards to prepare.
One dilemma people face during heavy winds and saturated soils is losing mature shade trees. Unfortunately, many of those trees may have taken 20 to 30 years to reach a mature size, and now those landscapes have a large void. Many homeowners are looking to replace those gaps but don’t have the time for new trees to reach full maturity. To help get landscapes restored back to its once full look, many homeowners are looking for fast-growing trees and shrubs.
One of the tradeoffs for fast-growing trees can be weak wood. Avoid selecting trees with weak wood or structural problems that you may lose in coming storms. Some examples of fast-growing trees that have weak wood are boxelder, Bradford pear, cottonwood, Leyland cypress, pines, river birch, silver maple, tulip poplar, white poplar and water oak.
Some examples of sturdy trees that exhibit fast growth are bald cypress, Drake elm, lacebark elm, red maples, swamp tupelo, sweet bay magnolia, sycamore, live oak, nutall oak, overcup oak, pin oak, sawtooth oak and willow oak.
In cleaning up your landscape, any limbs on trees or shrubs that were bent or broken should be removed. Trees or shrubs that are leaning and without significant damage or limb loss can be straightened out.
Start by removing broken limbs and prune broken branches. Next, clean torn areas with a sharp, clean knife or ax, leaving as much bark as possible to help the wound repair process.
If trees are uprooted or leaning, straighten and stake the tree to reset and help reestablish roots. Your chances of survival are best when one third to one half of the roots are still in the soil and the remaining exposed roots are relatively undisturbed.
Pull the tree upright and fill in soil as needed. Water the tree and gently step on the soil area surrounding the trunk of the tree to help firm the soil and remove air pockets.
Next, attach three guy lines to the trunk at about two-thirds of the height of the tree. Anchor in place with stakes at an angle, placing them 12 to 15 feet from the base of the tree, and secure the lines. Be sure to wrap ropes or cables with cloth or a rubber hose.
Remove straps within a year and do not fertilize. Water to encourage new root growth. Irrigate deeply for the next one to two weeks after resetting.
Reset trees stand a 50-50 chance of surviving long-term due to root damage that will take years to reestablish. Shrubs, perennials, tropical and annuals are much more likely to recover more quickly than trees after a storm.
Plants with large leaves typically shred during high winds but will put on new growth and recover in a short time. As for other woody shrubs that were damaged during the storm, they too can recover and reach full maturity within a few years.
Flooding is another concern with hurricane weather. Roots that are in standing water for extended periods can die due to no oxygen, toxins in the soil and fungal disease. Most plant casualties from temporary flooding are vegetables and seedlings.
Signs of water stress are yellow and wilted leaves. Improve drainage by trenching to allow water to flow away from the area. Before replanting, correct and prevent flooding from happening again.
Install French drains to help water move into the soil and away from low-lying areas, or add rain gardens or swales that redirect the water to an area.
Rain gardens use moisture-loving plants that help absorb water and that will not die from standing water. You have many options, such as bald cypress, river birch, live oaks, swamp red maple, pond cypress, rushes, sweetbay magnolia, southern magnolia, ironwood, parsley hawthorn, Virginia willow, American beautyberry, yaupon holly, Florida anise, dwarf palmetto, southern wax myrtle, Louisiana iris, buttonbush, river oats, muhly grass, ironweed, golden rod, cardinal flower, cinnamon fern, Texas star, swamp mallow, swamp milkweed, rudbeckia, rain and crinum lilies.
If you have poor-draining soils due to compaction and heavy clay, you should consider adding sand to encourage drainage in addition to compost to increase the organic content of the soil. Alternatively, you can add raised beds to low-lying areas and build the soil up.
DEAR ABBY: I was deeply hurt after going to a barbecue at my oldest daughter’s home. It was to celebrate my granddaughter’s fourth birthday. My daughter’s husband is from Thailand. He barbecued beautiful dishes of shrimp and something that looked like a gigantic crawfish. While my daughter is accustomed to and enjoys this food, she and her husband are aware that I, my husband, her sister and her niece are not accustomed to it. We simply do not like the flavor and texture.
When I asked my daughter if there were any hot dogs they could grill, at least for my 9-year-old granddaughter, she got angry and said she eats what her husband cooks.
I felt our part of the family was not even being considered. I was hurt for my youngest daughter and my other granddaughter, who had literally nothing to eat that they would even remotely like.
Am I wrong for feeling ignored being invited to a barbecue where my daughter knew all the food being offered were things we wouldn’t like?
RUINED MY APPETITE
DEAR RUINED: I do think you are blowing this out of proportion. I assume you have been invited to your daughter’s and son-in-law’s before, and knew her husband does the cooking.
Before coming over, you should have asked if it would be all right to bring a few traditional American dishes with you for the children. If your offer was refused, you could have skipped the barbecue. That said, look at the big picture. It was only one afternoon. I assume the kids were taken out for burgers or hot dogs afterward, and no serious harm was done.
DEAR ABBY: I am a news nut. Since adolescence I have loved watching the news and staying informed about current events. I also have had a problem since childhood. When I see a person get an injection, I have a physical reaction. I shiver from head to toe. Because of the pandemic, I can no longer watch news broadcasts because they constantly show folks getting vaccinated. Does anyone else have the same reaction? Any suggestions?
SQUEAMISH IN CANADA
DEAR SQUEAMISH: I am sure more people than you think have significant reactions regarding needles. A dear friend of mine must lie down before any procedure involving a needle because she faints.
In your case, because news anchors usually announce before commercial breaks what will be featured “right after this important message from our sponsor,” take note of it and turn your head, change the channel or leave the TV until the next segment.
DEAR ABBY: What do you do with a large family picture of yourself, your husband, your son and your daughter-in-law who is no longer your daughter-in-law? She and my son divorced after nine years of marriage. He has since remarried. I don’t want to hang the picture, but I don’t know what to do with it. Any help would be appreciated.
OUT OF THE PICTURE IN ALABAMA
DEAR OUT: Try this: Reach out to your former daughter-in-law and ask whether she would like to have the picture. If she is interested, offer it to her. If she’s not, feel free to toss it.
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Linda Dupre of Morgan City buys merchandise from Dawn Daigle at the Daigle's Sweet Treats booth during the Berwick Town Market open under the U.S.90 bridge in Berwick.
The market will be open until 1 p.m. Saturday. Numerous vendors are on hand and despite inclement weather, patrons and vendors are dry.
Friday's state Office of Public Health report shows 42 new COVID-19 cases and one COVID-related death in St. Mary Parish for the previous two days.
The pandemic case count for the parish is now at 8,197. The fatality raises the pandemic death toll to 205. Fifty-eight deaths have occurred since Aug. 1.
Statewide, 2,182 new COVID cases and 52 deaths were reported for the 24 hours ending at midday Friday.
The number of COVID-positive people in hospitals continues to fall. In two days, the number dropped by 154 to 1,367.
Staff Report
St. Mary Parish quarterbacks put on displays of firepower on the ground and in the air in last week’s games.
Patterson’s Caylon Davis threw for two long touchdowns and ran for two more TDs in Patterson’s 41-18 victory at Central Catholic on Thursday.
Also Thursday, Franklin’s Zylan Perry set up his own running touchdown with a 42-yard pass and then threw a 73-yard TD in a 20-7 win over Berwick.
Morgan City, mired in a long losing streak last year, now has a two-game winning streak after downing Covenant Christian 34-22 Friday.
Patterson 41,
Central Catholic 18
Davis, a junior, and his Lumberjack teammates broke open a game that was scoreless deep into the second quarter.
Central Catholic’s Caleb O’Con, another junior, drew first blood after two Eagle red zone trips failed. O’Con broke the string with a 16-yard touchdown run for a 6-0 Central Catholic lead.
Patterson struck back when Davis heaved a 51-yard TD pass to Howard Kinchen. Jasper Russell’s kick made in 7-6.
Central Catholic recaptured the lead when Damondrick Blackburn took a wildcat snap 3 yards to the end zone. After the two-point try failed, the Eagles were ahead 12-7 with 3:24 left in the half.
But 16 seconds later, Kyler Paul scored on a 60-yard pass and run from Davis. The extra point was blocked, but Patterson was up 13-12 at halftime.
In the third quarter, Davis’ 8-yard TD run and Russell’s kick put the Jacks in front 20-12.
Once more, Central Catholic pulled close when Kye Morgel bulled his way over the goal line from nine yards out to make it 20-18. For the third time, the Eagles’ conversion attempt failed, and the game was all Patterson the rest of the way.
Mark Hilliard scored on an 11-yard run that, with Russell’s kick, put the Jacks on top 27-18. Davis added another 8-yard TD run, and Josiah Jennings returned an interception 53 yards for a TD.
Central Catholic is scheduled to play Ville Platte on Friday. Patterson will take on Amite.
Franklin 20,
Berwick 7
Perry set up Franklin’s first score by hitting Willis Jenkins with a 42-yard pass to Berwick’s 37. Then Perry twisted his way into the line and cut for the sideline to run for the touchdown that made it 6-0. The point-after was blocked.
Berwick’s Cru Bella put Berwick in front with 1:46 left in the first quarter with an 18-yard TD pass to Zack Gonzales, followed by a Jude Vasquez kick that made it 7-6.
But Perry led the Hornets back with a 35-yard interception return, which he capped with a two-point conversion run. A 73-yard TD pass and run from Perry to Jayshaun Johnson accounted for the 20-7 final.
Cohen of New Orleans is next up on Berwick’s schedule.
Franklin will be at home against Loreauvile.
October 17, 1951 — September 15, 2021
Jacqueline Ingrid Johanson Chauvin, 69, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully September 15, 2021, at Legacy Nursing Home in Morgan City.
Jackie was born October 17, 1951, in Morgan City, the daughter of Jack Johanson and Hilda Martin Johanson, both of whom preceded her in death.
An MCHS ‘Class of 1969’ graduate, Jackie was a dedicated LPN, serving her community for more than a decade at Ochsner St. Mary in Morgan City (formerly Lakewood Hospital). Jackie lived in Seattle for 15 years, practicing healthcare, traveling, and expanding her artistic pursuits. She returned to Morgan City in 2000, continuing work in healthcare, and devoting herself to her family. Jackie was a creative thinker and artist who mastered many media, including knitting, sewing, and other textile arts, as well as poetry and creative writing. She especially loved painting, and established herself as a fine artist, adept at color, texture, and her own style of “magical realism.” She was a member of Morgan City’s Artists Guild Unlimited, and won arts awards across Louisiana.
Jackie was a warm, generous, spiritual woman, whose loving kindness shined upon the world.
She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband, Louis Clayton Chauvin of Morgan City, with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage in November 2020. Jackie’s beautiful memory will remain in the hearts of her daughter, Kelsy Chauvin of Brooklyn, New York; and her two granddaughters, Olivia Martyn and Sophie Jeansonne. Jackie was an only child, and the Chauvin family welcomed and blessed her with wonderful sisters, brothers, in-laws, and other family. She also spent her life surrounded and inspired by dear friends. Jackie enjoyed many pets throughout her life, including her two surviving dogs, Maybelline and Ruby. Her family will soon commemorate and celebrate Jackie’s life with a private gathering.
Jackie’s family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the Legacy Nursing Home team, Notre Dame Hospice nurses, Dr. Natalie Dishman, and Dr. Francis Metz III.
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