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FRANCES AND JOSEPH 'JAY' VENABLE

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 12:52pm

Frances Venable
October 16, 1938 — September 5, 2021
Joseph “Jay” Venable
June 6, 1937 — September 7, 2021
Frances and Joseph “Jay” Venable, beloved mother and father, were both called to their heavenly homes just 36 hours apart. Frances passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 and Joseph shortly after on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
Both Frances and Joseph were the most loveable, kind and outgoing people you could meet. Frances’ personality lit up the room and with her if you were not smiling, then you were laughing. Her love for birds was one of a kind and she immensely adored watching them. On the weekend if you couldn’t find Frances at home, you could bet she was at a garage sale. To Frances, everybody was family to her. As for Joseph, he enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors where it was peaceful. Often he was found outside in the boat with anyone who would go fishing with him. He was also a dedicated worker, having spent many years as a welder to provide for his family who was his whole world. A firefighter, Joseph also helped protect the families of Amelia for over 40 years and was a member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Andrew Catholic Church for many years. Both Frances and Joseph knew everyone and to them there was no such thing as a stranger. The knowledge that this beautiful couple is reunited together in heaven is bittersweet and their memory will linger in the many hearts of those who knew and loved them.
Frances and Joseph are survived by their two children, Christine (Royal) Young and Merlin M. Venable; two grandchildren, Joseph and James Brewer; two great-grandchildren Laney and Dylan Brewer; Frances’ brothers, Warren Renfroe and Jimmy Renfroe; Joseph’s brothers, James Venable, Jack Venable and Thomas Courville; Frances’ sisters, Agnes Campbell, Essie Romero and Juanita Lauland; and Joseph’s sisters, Rita Hebert, Martha Ann Venable, Martha Jane Venable and Freida Venable.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Marshal Troglen and Genevieve LeBlanc; and her brothers, John Allen Troglen and Sonny Troglen.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Merlin Venable and Amelia Patin; and his brother, Mike Venable.
Visitation for Frances and Joseph will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Monday September 13, 2021 from 8 a.m. until time of dismissal at 10:15 a.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will begin on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Amelia. The couple will be laid to rest together in the church cemetery following services.
The Venable family would like to give a special thank you to Sunshine Hebb, Joslynn Matherne, Monica Hoffmann and everybody that had prayed for them.
Due to health concerns during gatherings, the family requests that all guests wear masks upon entry of the funeral home establishment and church.

BERNIE JAMES DINGER SR.

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 12:50pm

February 5, 1928 — September 5, 2021
Bernie James Dinger, Sr., 93, a lifelong resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 5, 2021.
Bernie was born on February 5, 1928 in Berwick. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and friend who always put others before himself. Bernie was an avid outdoorsman and Jack of all trades who could usually be found in his boat or helping a friend or neighbor.
Bernie is survived by his wife of 75 years, Anna Lee Written Dinger; his children, Sandra Marshall and husband, Houston, of Lafayette, Bernie “Jimmy” Dinger, Jr. and wife, Chris, of Big Spring, TX, Sue Morgan and husband, Hank, of Houma; nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Rosie Lancon and Anita LeBoeuf and husband, Sherman, of Houston, TX.
Bernie was preceded in death by his father, Wilbert Dinger; his birth mother, Bernice Ross Dinger; his bonus mother, Anita Dupre Dinger; one great-granddaughter, Bridget Dinger; one sister and seven brothers.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Lighthouse Community Church in Berwick. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. until the time of services. Bernie will be laid to rest in the Berwick Cemetery following services.

JOHN MYERS JR.

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 12:49pm

September 9, 1940 — September 8, 2021
John Myers Jr., 80, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
John was born on September 9, 1940, in Benham, Kentucky, the son of John Myers Sr. and Etta Mae Burnett Myers.
John was a dedicated employee of Tidewater Marine for 38 years. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by five children, Tina Willoughby and husband David of Sulphur, Mary Myers of Morgan City, Ann Breaux and husband Jeremy of Bayou Vista, Ralph Myers and wife Seraphine of Lexington, Kentucky and Nancy Kinslow and husband Kevin of Morgan City; 10 grandchildren, Josh Willoughby, Mary Cronier, Shannon Breaux, Jaden Breaux, Brianna Willoughby, Reagan Breaux, Rebecca Cronier, Kaiden Willoughby, Gavin Willoughby and Joseph Myers; two sisters, Mae Bailey of Lynch, Kentucky and Glenna Lindsey and husband John of Florida.
John was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Agnes Louis Daigle Myers; one son, John Myers III; one granddaughter Jessica Cronier; and nine brothers and sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Holy Cross with Father Mike Tran celebrating Mass. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Twin City Funeral Home. Following Mass John will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery Mausoleum.

BERNICE BAUDOIN POWERS

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 12:47pm

Bernice Baudoin Powers, 64, a resident of Bayou L’Ourse, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, at her residence.
She is survived by two daughters, Angela Eguizabal of Berwick and Janice Baudoin of Morgan City; two sisters, Judy Voisin of Morgan City and Hazel LeJeune of Berwick; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, mother, stepfather, son and three brothers.
Visitation will be Friday, 5-9 p.m., at Twin City Funeral Home and again Saturday from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m., also at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Morgan City Cemetery.
Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ARMANDO DOMINGUEZ-AGUILAR

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 12:45pm

Armando Dominguez-Aguilar, 50, a native of Veracruz, Mexico and a resident of Belle River, died Sept. 2, 2021.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel Toups Dominguez-Aguilar; three children, Armando Ochoa, Laura Ochoa and Briana Toups; and mother, Rosalia Miron.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Visitation will be Friday from 2 p.m. until services at 4 p.m. at Twin City Funeral Home. A celebration of life, 5-7 p.m., will be at The Old Building in Berwick.
Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Around Town for Sept. 9

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 12:43pm

Happy birthday Tekina Green from family, friends and Ira.

Wheel House for Sept. 9

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 12:41pm

LOSS OF SPOUSE
Support group meeting for Sept. 10 has been canceled.

Berwick traffic stop nets two marijuana arrests

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 12:38pm

Staff Repor

(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.)
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A traffic stop for an expired license plate resulted in marijuana arrests for two Lockport residents, Berwick police said.
Berwick
Police Chief David Leonard reported these arrests:
—Jessica Ann Domangue 36, Lockport, was arrested at 3 a.m. Tuesday on charges of expired license plate, driving under suspension, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
—Dixie Lynn Guidroz, 37, Lockport, was arrested at 3 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
About 2:03 a.m. Tuesday, officers with the Berwick Police Department conducted a traffic stop on La. 182 on a vehicle after it was observed to have an expired license plate.
Officers spoke with the driver, Domangue, and passenger, Guidroz. Domangue was found to have a suspended license.
During the course of the traffic stop, officers received consent to search the vehicle and located marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Domangue and Guidroz admitted to possessing the marijuana and paraphernalia. Domangue and Guidroz were placed under arrest and released on a summons to appear in court.
St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over a 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 45 complaints and made these arrests:
—Anthony Joseph Beard, 45, Franklin, was arrested at 3:08 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of disturbing the peace. No bail has been set.
—Akeem Jamel Mayer, 24, Houma, was arrested at 9:56 p.m. on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Mayer was released on a summons to appear Dec. 1.
—John Fitzgerald Tardy, 57, Franklin, was arrested at 10:27 p.m. Tuesday on charges of roadway laned for traffic, driving while intoxicated, resisting an officer by flight, littering, driving under suspension, open container, turning movements and signals required, and resisting an officer.
Tardy also was named in four warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of speeding; driving under suspension; leased movables (less than $1,000); flight from an officer; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles; operating a vehicle while licensed is suspended, revoked or canceled; and no seat belt.
Bail has not been set.
—Mahalia Marie Tardy, 59, Franklin, was arrested at 10:31 p.m. Tuesday on charges of disturbing the peace by language, interfering with a law enforcement investigation, resisting an officer by giving false information and resisting an officer.
Bail has not been set.
Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 43 calls for service within in 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:
—Eric Gaskins, 50, Apple Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of criminal trespassing.
—Lisa Ann Willis, 55, Egle Street, Morgan City, arrested at 2:08 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging three counts of failure to appear for arraignment July 27.
Franklin
Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 38 complaints over the past holiday weekend and made this arrest:
—Tariq Perry, 21, Willow Street, Franklin, was arrested at 5:42 p.m. Monday on a warrant dated July 21 alleging aggravated battery, violation of a protective order, simple assault and domestic abuse battery (second offense). Perry was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of this press release.
Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:
—Eugene T. Nelson Jr., Grant Loop, Paincourtville, was arrested Saturday on a charge of resisting an officer and on two fugitive warrants from the city of Thibodaux. In connection a Jan. 9 incident, he was booked on counts of aggravated flight from an officer, resisting an officer, speeding, use of multiple beam road lighting equipment, following too closely, driving under suspension and reckless operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to appear on charges of illegal use of weapons, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, simple criminal damage to property, simple burglary, possession of marijuana and multiple traffic violations.
—Lathaniel J. Miles, 30, Daggs Street, Belle Rose, was arrested Saturday on fugitive warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of resisting an officer, driving under suspension, speeding and interfering with a law enforcement investigation.
A deputy, assigned to the I.C.E. detail, stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation near a convenience store in the Plattenville area. The deputy observed the driver to be Miles. The deputy went into the business establishment and arrested Miles on multiple failure to appear warrants.
Once the deputy secured Miles, he returned to the suspect vehicle, at which time he recognized one of the passengers to be Nelson, who was also wanted on multiple arrest warrants related to a Jan. 9 pursuit in which time he eluded deputies.
As the deputy attempted to arrest Nelson, he attempted to flee. A foot pursuit ensued, and the suspect was captured a short time later.
Nelson was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending bond proceedings.
Miles was released on bond.
A third suspect passenger fled and charges are pending against that individual.
—Ronald Joseph Vallejo, 30, Violet Street, Labadieville, was arrested Saturday by the U.S. Marshals Service in Harris County, Texas, on charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated criminal damage to property, illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and illegal possession of stolen firearms.
The arrest results from a shooting on Violet Street on April 16 that left one man dead and two others wounded.
On the aforementioned date, deputies responded to a call of a shooting incident at a Violet Street residence.
Detectives commenced an investigation and after interviewing a number of witnesses, Vallejo was identified as the suspect.
Warrants were issued for the arrest of Vallejo on April 18.
Detectives learned that Vallejo had fled the area and relocated to the Houston area.
Detectives recently received information as to Vallejo’s whereabouts and provided the information to U.S. marshals.
allejo was arrested on Saturday in Harris County, Texas.
Efforts to return Vallejo to Louisiana are underway.

Morgan City police radio logs for Sept. 7

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 12:34pm

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.
Tuesday, Sept. 7
7:27 a.m. 300 block of Union Street; Medical.
8:32 a.m. First and Front streets; Complaint.
8:43 a.m. 800 block of Clothilde Street; Hit and run.
8:54 a.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
10:08 a.m. 2900 block of Railroad Avenue; Welfare check.
10:44 a.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Medical.
11:04 a.m. 6000 block of Railroad Avenue; 911 hang up.
11:19 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Accident.
11:30 a.m. La. 70/U.S. 90 Junction; Accident.
11:39 a.m. 1600 block of Victor II Boulevard; Medical.
12:32 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
12:44 p.m. 800 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
12:47 p.m. 300 block of Mallard Street; Complaint.
12:51 p.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Theft.
1:24 p.m. 100 block of Mallard Street; 911 hang up.
1:32 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Theft.
3:06 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Harassment.
3:06 p.m. 1000 block of Levee Road; Medical.
1:21 p.m. 1300 block of Federal Avenue; Medical.
3:52 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Stalled vehicle.
4:23 p.m. 800 block of South Everett Street; Medical.
4:59 p.m. La. 70/U.S. 90 Junction; Accident.
6:03 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Disturbance.
7:38 p.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Battery.
7:41 p.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Peeping Tom.
11:25 p.m. 600 block of Kentucky Street; Patrols.
12:32 a.m. 1000 block of Front Street; Alarm.

Vegan substitutions for everyday cooking

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 9:14am

If the wealth of vegan products now available in many mainstream supermarkets is any indication, more people are adopting vegan diets.
A vegan lifestyle is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, most notably in regard to diet. Adherents to veganism also avoid animal products in clothing and home as well.
The Vegan Society traces its origins to 1944. The main tenets of veganism have been to “to seek an end to the use of animals by man for food, commodities, work, hunting, vivisection and by all other uses involving exploitation of animal life by man.”
However, the one aspect most readily unifying is a plant-based diet that avoids all animal foods, including dairy, eggs and honey.
As anyone who has followed an alternative diet can attest, finding recipes that also match dietary restrictions can be challenging. Thanks to more widespread adoption of these diets, including veganism, it’s now easier than ever to adhere to diets that might once have been hard to follow.
Whether one is vegan or simply wants to include more plant-based items in their cooking, these substitutions can assist home chefs and bakers.
Egg substitutions
Substituting eggs can be challenging. Eggs interact with other ingredients in various ways, often helping to emulsify or bring together items into particular textures.
About three to four tablespoons of applesauce can replace one egg in baked goods. Bananas also are great binding ingredients in baked items. Silken tofu can be used to create a vegan version of scrambled eggs, and silken tofu can be used in many different recipes in place of eggs.
Milk substitutes
Scores of milk alternatives are now available on store shelves. From almond milk to coconut milk to soy milk or even hemp milk, consumers have many options.
While they may not produce the exact same texture or flavor as cow’s milk, these products do quite well in various recipes.
Butter substitutes
Non-dairy vegan margarines will not contain any traces of lactose or whey in their formulas. Certain varieties may contain hydrogenated oils. Read labels to find suitable products.
Cheese substitutes
Cheese comes in various textures, from grated to firm to soft cheeses. While nothing in vegan cooking can completely mimic cheese, many new products come very close.
Certain vegan cheeses can be made from nuts or dairy alternatives, such as almond milk and coconut. Similar fermenting processes give vegan cheese the bite associated with traditional cheeses. And other ingredients can help it to melt or crumble.
Meat substitutions
Replacing meat has never been easier. Various vegetables and fruits can mimic the texture of certain meats. Such is the case with mushrooms, which have a naturally savory, meat-like flavor.
Beans and tofu also serve well in place of meat in dishes. Seitan is made from wheat gluten instead of soybeans, which can be advantageous to anyone who also has a soy allergy and wants to go vegan.
Thanks to the vast array of new products, those who embrace veganism will find they have many ingredients available to add variety and flavor to their cooking.
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Get a large glass jar with a lid to make homemade muesli. Add 1 pound raw rolled oats, ½ cup flaked wheat or puffed wheat, ½ cup puffed quinoa or amaranth, ½ cup sunflower seeds, ½ cup pumpkin seeds and ¼ cup Ceylon cinnamon.
Layer ingredients in the jar, starting with oats. After all the ingredients are in, close the lid and roll the jar sideways in your hands to mix all the ingredients.
Serve ½ to 1 cup muesli in a bowl with plant milk and favorite toppings.