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Central Catholic will host its annual Core Physical Therapy and Sports Performance 7-on-7 Tournament Wednesday at the school.
In addition to the host team, 10 more schools will participate. They include Berwick, Morgan City, Franklin, West St. Mary, Jeanerette, Vandebilt Catholic, Abbeville, Grace King, Ascension Catholic and St. John.
Central Catholic’s practice field will be divided in half, with two games played simultaneously.
Games will begin at 2 p.m., and a new contest will start every 30 minutes. The last games are set for a 7 p.m. start.
On Field 1, games of local note are Ascension Catholic vs. Berwick (3 p.m.) and Jeanerette vs. Berwick (4 p.m.).
On Field 2, games involving local teams are St. John vs. Morgan City (2 p.m.), Central Catholic vs. Jeanerette (2:30 p.m.), Morgan City vs. West St. Mary (3 p.m.), Central Catholic vs. Ascension Catholic (4 p.m.), Central Catholic vs. Berwick (5 p.m.), Morgan City vs. Grace King (5:30 p.m.), Central Catholic vs. Franklin (6:30 p.m.) and Morgan City vs. Berwick (7 p.m.).
There will be no admission fee, but concessions will be sold.

Happy birthday Clinton Hill from family, friends and Ira.

With the historic rains this spring and summer, we’ve doubled — and in some cases tripled — the average for several places in Louisiana. It is no wonder some of our plants, yards and gardens are suffering. We’ve already reached 78% of the annual amount of rain, with another half a year to go.
With that rain comes many issues for all sorts of plants, especially our vegetables. If you planted in the ground with saturated soils and poor drainage, you may have already lost your tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables. Even in raised beds like the ones I use at my home, my tomatoes are toast.
One thing we can do to be more fruitful (forgive the pun) with our vegetable plants is to try container gardening. I’ve seen many homeowners defeated and frustrated by diseases that affect vegetable plants who have turned to containers as a solution. When considering diseases of vegetables, the list is long, and one or more culprits such as bacteria, fungus, fungal-like microorganisms and viruses can cause them.
Some of the most common in vegetables are fungal diseases such as powdery mildew, downy mildew, early blight, Southern blight, late blight, phytophthora root rot and damping off. There also are bacteria-related diseases such as bacterial spot, leaf spot, Southern bacterial wilt and diseases caused by viruses. Therefore, if you like a challenge, vegetables are your crop.
Homeowners and small-scale vegetables producers alike have been rising to the challenge of the endless rain and diseases encouraged by wet and hot conditions by switching to container-grown vegetables. University studies here at the LSU AgCenter conducted by myself and vegetable specialist Kiki Fontenot are showing promising results (not yet published).
There are a few key considerations to be successful.
First, use an appropriate-sized container. Because vegetables are seasonal, you do not need a huge container, but don’t go smaller than a 10-gallon container. For larger plants, a 15- to 20-gallon planter is ideal with proper drainage. This is important. Be sure to check containers for drainage holes. Most come pre-drilled, but not all do.
Next, the soilless media or potting soil is important. You want one that is just the right balance of good drainage, moisture retention and fertility. Media and potting soils that contain slow-release fertilizers and micronutrients are ideal for the best production.
If the media you have chosen does not include any fertilizer, it is a good idea to incorporate a slow-release granular fertilizer into the soil mix. A general all-purpose liquid fertilizer also can be supplemented every seven to 14 days as needed by the plants.
One of the most beneficial things you can do is to place containers on a barrier such as ground cloth. The cloth helps prevent weeds from growing up into the containers and creates a barrier between the pots and bare soil. With proper drainage of the ground beneath, this could help lower the incidence of soil-borne diseases in vegetables. We have seen some success with this in our studies.
Lastly, provide proper water or irrigation to the plants. Watering at the soil line will help discourage leaf spots, downy and powdery mildews in addition to rusts and other foliar diseases. A drip irrigation system set on a timer takes the hassle out of the routine of watering, as plants in the heat of summer compared to the rest of the year will likely need daily or every-other-day watering.
Set automatic timers to turn on in the early morning hours around 6 to 8 a.m. for several minutes depending on the gallons per minute output of the irrigation emitters. It is important not to waste water or leach out more nutrients then necessary.
Be sure plants get a minimum of six to eight hours of sun and that there are plenty of pollinators around, and you are sure to have a successful vegetable harvest. By planting flowering plants nearby, you will draw in more pollinators, or you can pollinate by hand.
Healthy vegetables can be grown in containers in this simple way and enjoyed at your dinner table or right off of the plant.

(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 Sheriff’s Office investigators have arrested a Patterson man on a charge of first-degree rape.
Ernest Ray Harris Jr., 45, Patterson, was arrested at 7:14 p.m. Friday on that charge and one count of contributing the delinquency of a juvenile.
The Sheriff’s Office received the complaint Thursday about a rape in the Amelia area.
Harris was located and questioned about the allegations. A warrant was obtained for Harris, and he was arrested and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking.
Bail was set at $300,000.
In Louisiana, first-degree rape is a rape in which the victim is over 65, under 13, or physically or mentally disabled.
A sexual assault in which the victim is overpowered or prevented from resisting because of a threat, or a rape with more than one attacker, can also be first-degree rape.
People convicted of first-degree rape face execution or life without parole.

St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 86 complaints and made these arrests:
—Donna Sherrie Reed, 50, Morgan City, was arrested at 3 p.m. Friday on a charge of driving under suspension. Reed was released on a summons to appear Oct. 7.
—Maraquise Craft, 18, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:13 p.m. Saturday on a charge of theft. Bail has not been set.
—Traylon Anthony Marquise Grogan, 29, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:13 p.m. Friday on a charge of interfering with a law enforcement investigation. Bail was set at $500.
—Daniel James Leblanc, 36, Franklin, was arrested at 1:38 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine, possession of Schedule IV drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, no insurance and brake lights required.
Bail was set at $2,500.
—Jose Borges, 38, Bridge City, was arrested at 6:22 p.m. Saturday on charges of speeding over 24 mph, reckless operation with accident, aggravated flight from an officer, four counts of possession of a legend drug without a prescription, leaving the scene of an accident, possession of stolen things, stop signs and yield signs, driving on roadway laned for traffic and obstruction of justice.
Bail was set at $50,000.
—Lucio Mario Garcia-Perez, 36, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:01 p.m. Sunday on charges of driving on roadway laned for traffic, driving under suspension and driving while intoxicated. Bail was set at $25,000.
—Brice Tre Anthony Jones, 26, Franklin, was arrested at 11:41 p.m. Sunday on charges of resisting arrest or officer and speeding 11 to 15 mph, and on a Franklin Police Department warrant alleging failure to appear. Bail was set on the SMPSO charges at $2,750.

Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reported that over the last 72-hour period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 101 calls for service and made these arrests beginning Friday:
—lvin J. Francois, 49, Fifth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:52 p.m. Friday on a charge of remaining where forbidden.
—Markita L. Turner, 31, Glenwood Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:09 a.m. Friday, driving under suspension and possession of marijuana and on a City Court of Morgan City warrant alleging two counts of failure to appear to pay fines.
—Kasha Cordova, 53, Ditch Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:44 a.m. Friday on a charge of telephone harassment.
—James Earnest, 43, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:01 p.m. Friday on a charge of second-degree battery.
—Wilbur J Richard Jr. 37, Murial Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:31 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana and introduction of contraband into a penal institution; on a 16th Judicial District Court warrants alleging two counts of failure to appear; and on a City Court of Morgan City warrant alleging two counts of failure to appear to pay fines.
—Amilcar Sanchez, 29, Patton Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:18 a.m. Saturday on a charge of driving while intoxicated (first offense).
—Michelle C. Harrell, 55, Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:19 p.m. Saturday on a City Court of Morgan City warrant alleging failure to pay fine.
—Matthew J. Miller, 27, Marshall Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:44 a.m. Sunday on a warrant alleging failure to appear for trial in 16th Judicial District Court.
—Cortrel A. Scott, 35, West Louisiana, Kenner, was arrested at 11:30 a.m. Sunday on a charge of simple burglary.
Officers responded to a hotel on Martin Luther King Boulevard in regards to an individual trying to make entry into a vehicle while the victim was still inside.
A description was given to officers.
Officers located the individual in the parking lot of the hotel and identified him as Scott. Scott was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Terry McIntosh, 38, Keith Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:34 p.m. Sunday on a charge of possession of marijuana.

Berwick
Police Chief David Leonard reported these arrests:
—Wendell A. Chauvin, 61, Francis Street, Berwick, was arrested on at 7:27 a.m. Friday on a charge of domestic abuse battery.
At 7:09 a.m. Friday, officers were dispatched to a residence on Francis Street in reference to a domestic disturbance.
Officers a met with the victim, who stated that Chauvin punched her in the face. She had marks consistent with her statement.
In conclusion, Chauvin was placed under arrest and booked into the Berwick Jail.
He was later transferred to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for housing, and he was released after posting a $1,500 bond.
—Ryan P. Falgout, 28, Tally Road. Gonzales, was arrested at 3:14 p.m. Friday on a Berwick Police Department warrant alleging violation of protective orders and on a charge of violation of protective orders.
At 1:19 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a residence on Burchfield Lane in reference to a domestic disturbance.
Through investigation, officers determined that Falgout had an active protective order against him that prohibited him from being at the residence and around the victim.
He fled from the area prior to officers’ arrival, so a warrant for his arrest was prepared. On the same day, at 3:14 p.m., officers went back to the residence to follow up on this incident and came into contact with Falgout.
He was taken into custody on the warrant and he was charged with an additional count for being back at the residence. Falgout was placed under arrest and booked into the Berwick Jail, where he posted a bond of $5,000.
—Brian H. Henderson, 38, Utah Street, Berwick, was arrested at 8:12 p.m. Friday on a Berwick Police Department warrant alleging battery of a dating partner (child endangerment law).
Officers responded to the 700 block of Utah Street in reference to a domestic disturbance.
Officers met with the victim, and she stated that Henderson punched her in the face.
Officers observed injuries on her face consistent with her statement. Henderson was unable to be located, so a warrant was prepared for his arrest.
At 8:12 p.m. Friday, Henderson was detained by Morgan City officers on a traffic stop and was subsequently taken into custody by Berwick Police on the warrant. Henderson was booked into the Berwick Jail with no bond set.
—Nicole M. Hillebrandt, 42, Natalie Lane, Patterson, was arrested at 4:17 p.m. Saturday on charges of speeding 35 mph in a 20 mph zone and driving under suspension.
At 4:10 p.m. Saturday, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding 35 mph in the posted 20 mph speed zone on Gilmore Drive. The driver was identified as Hillebrandt, and it was determined that her driver’s license was suspended.
She was placed under arrest and booked into the Berwick Jail, where she was released after posting a $327 bond.

Franklin
Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 24 complaints over the past weekend and made this arrest:
—Jada Druilhet, 20, John Street, Baldwin, was arrested at 3:26 a.m. Saturday on the charges of disturbing the peace by fighting, resisting an officer and resisting an officer by failure to identify. Druilhet was booked, processed and released to appear in 3rd Ward City Court.

Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:
—Trevor Joseph Landry, 21, La. 182, Franklin, was arrested Thursday on five counts of simple burglary.
The burglary charges resulted from multiple incidents at a Bayou L’Ourse business.
Additionally, warrants have been issued for the arrests of Kyle B. Bellard, 21, Columbus Street, Morgan City, and Caleb Lipari, 19, K Street, Patterson, related to the same case.
Both Lipari and Bellard are incarcerated in the St. Mary Parish jail and will be transported to Assumption Parish at a date to be determined.
On July 1, sheriff’s deputies responded to a complaint in Bayou L’Ourse related to theft of materials valued at approximately $25,000.
Detectives then furthered the investigation and were able to identify Landry, Bellard and Lipari as suspects.
At some point, detectives, with the assistance of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant at Bellard’s Columbus Street address and d recovered and identified stolen property.
It was further determined that the three suspects entered the business on five consecutive occasions and committed thefts
Landry was arrested on Thursday and booked into the Parish Detention Center. He was released after posting a $100,000 bond.
—Kentrell Lang, 40, Telegraph Street, Napoleonville, was arrested Thursday on charges of obstruction of justice, four counts of resisting an officer, no driver’s license, driving on roadway laned for traffic, possession of methamphetamine and taking contraband to or from a penal institution felony charges related to a pair of incidents.
On July 4, an I.C.E.-assigned deputy attempted to stop a vehicle relative to a traffic violation.
The suspect, who is now identified as Lang, fled from deputies.
As a result, deputies obtained arrest warrants for Lang.
On Thursday, deputies assigned to the I.C.E. unit spotted Lang and attempted to stop him. Lang fled and then entered a local business. Deputies confronted Lang, and he resisted attempts to take him into custody.
At some point, Lang was arrested and booked into the Parish Detention Facility and remains incarcerated with bond set at $41,000.
—Legistine Key, 33, Bertrand Street, Napoleonville, was arrested Friday on two counts of distribution of methamphetamine.
The arrest resulted from a parishwide operation, “Take a Ride.”
Agents were able to identify Key as being involved in illegal drug trafficking in the area of Assumption Parish.
A grand jury subsequently indicted Key on two counts of distribution of methamphetamine.
On Friday, Key was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention with bond set at $80,000.
—Brandon Lamark Banks, 34, La. 1, Labadieville, was arrested Sunday on charge of domestic abuse battery (strangulation).
Deputies responded to a domestic complaint at the La. 1 address and made contact with the complaint. The victim advised that she and her domestic partner, Banks, got into an argument that became physical. The deputy noted significant evidence present indicating injury to the victim, which was consistent with domestic abuse.
Banks was located a short distance away. He was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center.
Banks remains incarcerated and pending a bond hearing.

St. Martin
Sheriff Becket Breaux reported these arrests:
—Lane Bertrand, 22, Cypress Island Highway, St. Martinville, was arrested Saturday on a charge of criminal trespass.
—Guy Hardy, 39, Devillier Street, Henderson, was arrested Saturday by the Henderson Police Department on charges of possession of Schedule II drugs, simple possession of marijuana and obstruction of justice (evidence tampering). speeding 35 mph in a 20 mph zone and driving under suspension.