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LENN RAY BOURGEOIS JR.

Thu, 07/22/2021 - 11:42am

Lenn Ray Bourgeois Jr., 55, a native and resident of Patterson, died Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Ochsner St. Mary in Morgan City.
Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church in Patterson. Burial will follow in New Salem Cemetery in Patterson.
He is survived by a daughter, Ashley Mack of Broussard; five grandchildren; a brother, Ryan Bourgeois of Gibson; and a host of other relatives.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, parents, a brother, a sister and stepfather.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Singles for Dollars Horseshoe Tournament

Thu, 07/22/2021 - 11:30am

Kemper Williams Park, Patterson
Class Blue
First place, Linda Dodson, Morgan City, 5 wins-0 losses, 20.0 ringer percentage; second place, Burnie Williams, Morgan City, 4-1, 46.0; and third place, Glenn Caillouet, Raceland, 3-2, 23.0.
Class White
First, (class champion) Jr. McCowin, Bastrop, 6-1, 31.1; second, Joe Chivleatto, Harahan, 4-2, 16.7; and third, Clyde Landry, Pierre Part, 4-2, 30.4.
After a 3-way tie, McCowin defeated Landry and Chivleatto.
Class Red
First, Wanda Lantz, Marrero, 5-0, 47.5; second, Tim Gilmore, Bayou Vista, 4-1, 60.0; and third, Hilton Rhodes, Bayou Vista, 3-2, 16.9.
Class Purple
First, Jim Guzdial, Patterson, 4-1, 22.0; second, Randy Giroir, Berwick, 3-2, 31.0; and third, Travis Bourdier, Patterson, 3-2, 17.5.
Championship Round
First, (tournament champion) Linda Dodson, 2½-25; second, Jim Guzdial, 3-1, 20.8; third, Wanda Lantz, 1½ - 1½ , 46.0; and fourth place, Jr. McCowin, 0-3, 25.0,

Housing group says Louisiana people must make $17.82 an hour to afford modest apartment

Thu, 07/22/2021 - 11:25am

WILLIAM PATRICK, The Center Square

The average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Louisiana is $927, according to the National Low-Income Housing Coalition.
The group’s newly released “Out of Reach” report analyzed rents throughout all 50 states and emphasizes the need for affordable housing.
The COVID-19 pandemic and related stay-at-home public health orders made housing problems even more dire for many low-income families and individuals, study authors said.
“During the peak of the crisis, when it was imperative for everyone to stay home and maintain social distancing, over 580,000 Americans were experiencing homelessness in shelters or on the streets,” the report reads. “Millions more were at severe risk of eviction because interruptions in incomes broke their already-strained budgets.”
Despite the Pelican State ranking in the bottom half of the nation’s most expensive rental states, Louisianans still have to make $17.82 an hour — 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year — to keep up with the oft recommended one-third income limit for living expenses, the report said.
Rents were estimated according to fair market value, defined as what a person can expect to pay for a modestly priced rental home in a given area.
“In order to afford this level of rent and utilities — without paying more than 30% of income on housing — a household must earn $3,089 monthly or $37,062 annually,” said the report.
When compared with the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, working Louisianans would need two and half jobs to afford a decent roof over their heads.
New Orleans requires the highest average hourly housing wage in the state at $20.40. Vernon Parish, Baton Rouge and Lafayette follow behind, requiring $17.33-$19.77 an hour.
Instead of working two and a half full-time jobs at the federal minimum wage, Louisianans would need to work two full-time jobs to afford a one-bedroom rent.
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the 2021 national housing wage for a modest two-bedroom rental is $20.40 an hour. Residents of California must make $39.03 an hour, the highest in the nation.
“Because the federal minimum wage does not rise automatically with inflation, it is worth considerably less today than it was worth in recent decades. If the minimum wage had increased at the rate of productivity growth, it would be over $21 per hour in 2021,” the report said.

Around Town for July 20

Thu, 07/22/2021 - 11:23am

Happy birthday Raymond Delco Jr. from your wife, kids and grandkids … Happy birthday Carolyn Green from family, friends and Ira.

Wheel House for July 20

Thu, 07/22/2021 - 11:20am

GARAGE SALE
Friday and Saturday, July 23-24, 7 a.m. to noon at 619 David Drive, Patterson. Proceeds benefit Pilgrim Grove Baptist Church missionary department.

M C Bank gives to Back to School Bash

Thu, 07/22/2021 - 10:44am

Submitted Photo/M C Bank
M C Bank recently donated school supplies for the 2021 Back to School Bash scheduled for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 31 in the park next to Hattie Watts Elementary. Pictured are Kim Eues, M C Bank; Darlene Fromenthal, M C Bank; Stephanie Hartman, event coordinator; and Sonya Mitchell, M C Bank.

PSB gives to Berwick's 10U All-Stars

Thu, 07/22/2021 - 10:39am

Submitted Photo/PSB
Berwick's 10U All-Star team is going to the Babe Ruth World Series in Jensen Beach, Florida, July 27-Aug.5. Patterson State Bank's Stephanie Callas presents a donation to the team on behalf of the bank. She's shown with players Jaselynn Haven and Bryleigh Comeaux.

Morgan City police radio logs for July 20

Thu, 07/22/2021 - 10:37am

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, July 20
8:30 a.m. David Drive and Victor II Boulevard; Welfare check.
9:34 a.m. 6000 block of Railroad Avenue; Fire.
9:41 a.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Complaint.
1:51 p.m. 2500 block of Maple Street; Medical.
2:36 p.m. Federal Avenue and Willow Street; Hit and run.
7:47 p.m. 1600 block of Front Street; Reckless operation.
8:18 p.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Complaint.
9:39 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Suspicious subject.
9:39 p.m. 800 block of Ditch Avenue; Loud music.

LENN RAY BOURGEOIS, JR.

Thu, 07/22/2021 - 8:30am

LENN RAY BOURGEOIS, JR.
Lenn Ray Bourgeois, Jr., 55, a resident and native of Patterson, La., passed away peacefully on Saturday July 17, 2021 at 9:21 p.m. at Ochsner St. Mary Hospital.
Visitation will be ob-served on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the St. Luke Baptist Church, 1709 Harry St., Patterson, La. 70392, from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Keith F. Verrett Sr., Officiating. Burial will follow funeral services in the New Salem Cemetery - Willing Workers side in Patterson, La.
Memories of Lenn Ray will forever remain in the hearts of his daughter, Mrs. Marcel (Ashley) Mack of Broussard, La.; five grandchildren, one brother, Ryan Bourgeois of Gibson, La.; ten aunts, three uncles and a host of other relatives and friend.
Lenn Ray was preceded in death by his daughter, parents, a brother, a sister, and his step-father.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home. Visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.

Tips help when dining out while dieting

Thu, 07/22/2021 - 8:29am

Dining out is a treat many people enjoy one or more times a week. Restaurant meals are often delicious and enable people to sample foods they may never try or prepare at home.
While flavor is something restaurant foods have in common, so are huge portion sizes. And foods served at a favorite restaurant may not always align with personal diets.
Restaurants have no standard serving guidelines for meal portions. Customers have to rely on asking servers what’s in the foods and seeing if nutritional information, including calorie counts, are offered on menus.
Being on a diet doesn’t mean you have to give up on your social life and nights out on the town. Learning to navigate restaurant menus and following some tips can help people stay healthy while dining out.
Cut out calorie-heavy beverages
Why drink your calories when you can reserve them for tasty foods? Sodas, sweetened iced teas and alcoholic beverages contain calories that can quickly add up. Choose calorie-free beverages, such as diet soft drinks or plain water.
Limit salt, if possible
Avoid foods that are prepared with extra salt, such as foods that are smoked, cured or pickled. Items with soy sauce or broth also may be sodium-laden. Salt adds flavor, but people monitoring their salt intake due to hypertension should cut back on it. Choose fresh fruit and salads for appetizers, and ask that foods be prepared without salt or MSG.
Snack before you leave
Don’t skip meals on the day you will be eating out. Also, have a nutritious, light snack before going to the restaurant to fend off extreme hunger pangs that can lead to overeating once you are at the restaurant.
Check the menu online
If you are unfamiliar with a restaurant, look online to preview its menu before arriving. Doing so will allow you more time to scour the menu and make healthy choices before you arrive at the restaurant.
Select simple meals
Opt for the most basic, lean meals when dining out. Grilled chicken or seafood without added sauces or toppings make for simple, healthy choices. Also, starchy foods may be high in calories, and some are seasoned with butter and oil, which adds significant fat content. Choose fruit, vegetables or salads (without dressing) for side dishes.
Share portions
Split a large dish with someone else. If no one wants to split a meal, immediately wrap up half or two-thirds of the portion for later. This will help prevent overeating during a meal.
Maintaining healthy eating plans while dining out is possible with some advanced planning.