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Guys & Dolls, Petroleum League bowling scores

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 12:32pm

PETROLEUM LEAGUE
Week 19 (Feb. 5)
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Satchel of Richards ..52½ 23½
Johnny’s Wrecker......49 27
A&M Dockside..........46 30
MISTRAS ................40½ 35½
That’s How We Roll...36 40
Antebellum Renov....35½ 40½
MC Paint & Body......35 41
Coastwide Elect.......35 41
Roy’s Trucking.........34 42
Chabill’s..................34 42
Conrad ...................30½ 45½
Allen’s TV Cable.....28 48
Individual high scores: Richard Sartwell 245, 248, 234 games, (727) series; Dustin Fuselier 225, 278, 215 (718); Eric Morrison 219, 242, 234; Larry Deslatte III 219, 245, 216; Johnny Lirette 212, 222, 223; Joshua Thomas 200, 201, 201; Kenny Keton 269, 204; Anthony Falgout Jr. 258, 209; Mark Kleimann 225, 208; Mark Corbin 229, 207; Clay Canty 224, 212; Lawrence Simoneaux 225, 223; Devin Parvino 216, 211; Bobby Rotolo 201, 203; David Boudreaux 239; Mark Hebert 224; Lisa Powell 223; Patrick Thibodeaux 222; Gretchen Corbin 213; Mike Kapp 212; Murray Hebert 205; and Damon Robison 201.
GUYS & DOLLS LEAGUE
Week 16 (Feb. 4)
...................................W L
Intl Alignment.............40½ 23½
Satchel of Richards....38½ 25½
Fishing for Strikes......38½ 25½
Johnny’s Wrecker.......33 31
Deep..........................33 31
Boss .........................32 32
Bach’s ......................31 33
Jerry’s Kids...............29½ 34½
SNAFU ....................29 35
Naughty But Nice ....28 36
Hensgens Bros........26 38
Moe’s Poboys..........25 39
Weekly high scores: (male) Anthony Falgout Jr. 225, 266, 224 games, (715) series; Brett Keton 210, 214, 223; Gerard Labit 210, 201, 213; Jerry Pillaro 243, 225; Johnny Lirette 210, 256; Mark Hebert 225, 201; Kelvin Naverre 220, 206; James Naverre 205, 207; Mark Corbin 201, 205; Harold Thourot 233; Richard Sartwell 232; Kenny Keton 230; Jeremiah Fuhrer 206; Murray Hebert 204; Schaun Reed 201; Dwayne Dupuy 200; and Ellery Mayon 200; and (women) Vickie Hebert 257 (616); Lisa Powell 216; Pam Hensgens 204; and Angela Fields 200.

Wheel House for Feb. 10

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 12:25pm

BOOT SHAKE
Sponsored by Patterson Volunteer Fire Department on March 6 at the corners of Catherine and First streets and Catherine and Carmen streets, Patterson.

Orange Street man accused of assault with rifle

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 12:23pm

Staff Report

(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.)

Morgan City police arrested an Orange Street man Monday and accused him of threatening someone with a rifle and spitting on an officer, according to police reports.
Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reported that over the last 24-hour period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 20 calls for service. The following people were arrested:
—Bryson Bias, 30, Orange Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:38 a.m. Monday on charges of possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain felonies, firearm-free zone, possession of marijuana (second offense), violation of the uniform controlled dangerous substances law (drug-free zone), resisting an officer, battery on an officer and aggravated assault with a firearm. He was also arrested on a warrant for six counts of failure to appear and contempt of court, both from 6th Ward Court.
Officers were called to a Garber Street address at the Morgan City Housing Authority property for an individual who assaulted a person with a firearm. They learned Bias had assaulted the victim with a rifle.
Officers located Bryson Bias as he exited a vehicle in the area. A warrant check revealed the 6th Ward Court in Morgan City held active warrants for his arrest. Officers attempted to place Bias under arrest, but he began to resist officers and attempted to strike officers with a closed fist.
After a brief struggle, Bias was secured in handcuffs. Officers located a 9mm rifle with a high-capacity magazine modified with a bump stock in Bias’s vehicle along with suspected marijuana.
A computer check revealed Bryson Bias was convicted of certain felonies that prohibited him from possessing the firearm. He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking. Upon arriving at the Morgan City Police Department, Bias spit in the officer’s face. He was additionally charged and booked into the Morgan City Police Department.
—Robert Gould Jr., 22, Francis Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:53 p.m. Monday on a warrant for failure to appear.
St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advises that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 23 complaints and made this arrest:
—Edward Scott, 33, Jeanerette, was arrested at 3:56 p.m. Monday on charges of improper equipment, possession of marijuana and prohibited acts (drug paraphernalia). Scott was released on a summons to appear May 24.
Berwick
Police Chief David Leonard reported these arrests:
—Jacob Gaubert, 35, Eagle Island Road, Raceland, was arrested at 10:55 p.m. Monday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone.
About 10:40 p.m. Monday, a traffic stop was conducted for a vehicle speeding 70 mph in 55 mph zone. Officers made contact with Gaubert, who was advised for the reason of the stop.
During the course of the stop, Gaubert admitted to having illegal narcotics on his person. Officers recovered methamphetamine, heroin and items of drug paraphernalia.
Gaubert was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked.
—David Neal Felton, 53, Signey Road, Patterson, was arrested at 1:55 a.m. Tuesday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), license plate light required and open container.
About 1:34 a.m. Tuesday, Berwick officers were patrolling the area of La. 182 West when they observed a vehicle traveling with improper lighting around the license plate. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was identified as Felton.
Upon making contact with Felton, an odor of alcohol was detected, and a standardized field sobriety was administered. Felton did poorly on the test and was placed under arrest.
He was later transported to Berwick Jail, where he submitted to the state's breath test with the results of 0.099g% BAC. Felton was booked into the Berwick Jail. He later posted a $3,000 bond and was released.
—Donald Paul Lodrigue, 35, Southdown Mandalay Road, Houma, was arrested at 4:48 a.m. Tuesday on charges of speeding 68 mph in a 50 mph zone and driving under suspension.
About 4:38 a.m. Tuesday, an officer with the Berwick Police Department was conducting radar enforcement in the area of U.S. 90 when he clocked a vehicle traveling at 68 mph in a 50 mph construction zone.
A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was identified as Lodrigue. While speaking with Lodrigue, he was advised for the reason of the stop and asked to produce a driver’s license.
Lodrigue admitted to officers that his license was suspended. He was placed under arrest and transported to Berwick Jail where he was booked on the charges. Lodrigue later posted a $377 cash bond and was released.
Franklin
Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that his department responded to five complaints over the previous 24 hours and made this arrest:
—Cheddrick Roberson, 41, Bigler Street, Franklin, was arrested at 4:44 p.m. Monday on the charges of resisting an officer and illegal parking. Roberson was booked, processed and held on a $2,750 bond.
Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:
—Elizabeth Theriot, 36, La. 308, Belle Rose, was arrested Monday on a charge of possession of alprazolam (Xanax).
A uniformed patrol officer on assignment near Napoleonville observed a vehicle parked on the southbound shoulder of La. 1 with the driver appearing to be slumped or leaning over the steering wheel.
The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Theriot, and proceeded to interview her. Theriot gave conflicting reasons for being parked there and gave some outward signs consistent with illegal drug activity.
After being granted consent to search the vehicle, the investigating officer located and seized a quantity of Xanax (alprazolam) tablets.
Theriot was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center. She was released on a $15,000 bond.
St. Martin
Sheriff Becket Breaux reported these arrests:
—Bertha Andrus, 53, Patin Street, Breaux Bridge, was arrested Monday by the Breaux Bridge Police Department on a charge of domestic abuse battery.
—Harris Batiste, Hamilton Street, St. Martinville, was arrested Monday by the St. Martinville Police Department on charges of obstruction of public passages, disturbing the peace (drunkenness), disturbing the peace (language or disorderly conduct) and threatening a public official.
—Tyler Chenvert, 26, Bayou Region Road, Plaquemine, was held for court.
—Katey Daigle, 29, Walnut Drive, Morgan City, was arrested Monday on a charge of child endangerment/domestic abuse.
—Roddy Magnon, 46, Moss Street, Lafayette, was arrested Monday by the Henderson Police Department on charges of failure to appear, domestic abuse battery (strangulation), and child endangerment/domestic abuse.
—Antoinette Provost, 33, Parker Street, New Iberia, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.
—Michael Sereal, 33, Admiral Doyle, New Iberia, was arrested Monday on an outside agency warrant.
—Trent Stelly, 43, Janee Road, Breaux Bridge, was arrested Monday on a charge of child endangerment/domestic abuse.
—Ginger Flugence, 59, Maraist Street, St. Martinville, was arrested over the weekend by the St. Martinville Police Department on a charge of monetary instrument abuse.
—Desire Schexnayder, 33, Ruth Drive, Breaux Bridge, was arrested over the weekend on charges of possession with intent to distribute Schedule I narcotics, prohibited acts (drug paraphernalia), possession of a firearm while committing or attempting a crime, and window tint.
—Brittany Beals, 30, Vivian Street, Breaux Bridge, was arrested over the weekend by the Breaux Bridge Police Department on charges of prohibited acts (Schedule II narcotics), prohibited acts (Schedule III narcotics), theft $1-$999 and prohibited actions (distribution of drug paraphernalia).
—Lacey Legnon, 36, Coteau Road, New Iberia, was arrested over the weekend on charges of possession of Schedule II narcotics and prohibited acts (possession of drug paraphernalia).
—Joseph Savioe, 27, Sam Champagne, Breaux Bridge, was arrested over the weekend by the Breaux Bridge Police Department on charges of prohibited acts (Schedule III narcotics), Schedule II narcotics, prohibited acts (distribution of drug paraphernalia).

Longtime legislative auditor will step down in March

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 12:21pm

DAVID JACOBS, The Center Square

The Louisiana legislative auditor plans to step down March 2.
“After a 37-plus-year career, I’ve decided it’s time for me to move on to other challenges,” Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera said Monday. “This seems like the right time.”
Purpera has had the top job at the legislative auditor’s office for 11 years, he said. First Assistant Legislative Auditor Thomas Cole will fill in temporarily when Purpera steps down, Purpera said. Legislators will have a chance to vote in Purpera’s permanent successor during their legislative session in April.
Purpera said he might return to government work at some point, just not in the next few months.
Rep. Barry Ivey, who chairs the Legislative Audit Advisory Council, expressed appreciation for Purpera’s service while also praising his staff.
“I know that we are in more than capable hands throughout any transition,” Ivey said.
Purpera, who is requesting $10 million in general fund dollars for the auditor’s office budget, told Ivey's oversight committee Monday that a stable funding source for the office should be found that isn’t dependent on “begging for money” annually.
The LLA partly works on self-generated money from contracted audits, but its investigative functions largely focus on local governments and quasi-governmental entities, many of which have neither the ability nor the desire to pay for audits of themselves, he said. State agencies also don’t want to spend their own budgets on an LLA performance audit.
“If that’s the service you want, then we’ve got to figure out a way to pay for it,” Purpera said.

Morgan City police radio logs for Feb. 8-9

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 12:18pm

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.
Monday, Feb. 8
5:50 a.m. 300 block of Glenwood Street; Complaint.
12:24 p.m. 1400 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
12:32 p.m. 900 block of Garden Street; Medical emergency.
1:27 p.m. 300 block of Patton Street; Disturbance.
1:59 p.m. 700 block of Onstead Street; Telephone harassment.
3:46 p.m. 1200 block of Sixth Street; Animal complaint.
4:04 p.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
4:34 p.m. 300 block of Canton Street; Inmate transfer/arrest.
6:05 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Complaint.
7:01 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Stalled vehicle.
8:51 p.m. South Everett and Sixth streets; Suspicious vehicle.
9:12 p.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
9:49 p.m. La. 70; Accident.
11:05 p.m. 500 block of Orange Street; Theft.
Tuesday, Feb. 9
1:57 a.m. 300 block of Bowman Street; Removal of subject.

Six new COVID cases, no fatalities locally in incomplete report

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 12:12pm

Three new confirmed COVID-19 cases each in St. Mary and Assumption were reported by the Louisiana Office of Public Health for the 24 hours ending at midday Wednesday, a day when the office said server problems led to an incomplete report of cases and tests.

St. Mary's three new confirmed cases raise the total to 3,247 with 720 probable.

Assumption's three new cases raised its total to 1,504 confirmed with 535 probable.

There was no change in St. Martin's case count of 4,326 confirmed with 398 probable.

The local death tolls remained the same: 106 confirmed with 11 probable in St. Mary, 100 confirmed with eight probable in St. Martin, and 29 confirmed with three probable in Assumption.

Statewide:

--Only 334 new cases were reported for a confirmed pandemic total of 359,179 with 55,508 probable.

--50 new fatalities raise the pandemic toll to 8,594 confirmed with 618 probable.

--46 fewer COVID-positive people are in Louisiana hospitals for a total of 1,076.

--The number of people on ventilators remained at 151.

Letter: Thanks for supporting pickleball event

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 11:53am

The Krewe of Pickleball would like to express sincere appreciation and thanks to the Town of Berwick and the Community Center of Bayou Vista for the use of their facilities by ac-commodating the Seventh Fun Pickleball Tournament, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. The staffs of both centers were eager to provide help in any way including sanitizing the buildings. The expected protocol to provide a Covid free environment was respected by all involved to keep players and spectators safe and healthy!
People from various cities, such as, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi, who regularly participate in tournaments, were extremely complimentary of our local facilities because of the accessibility, convenience, and appearance.
Because participants traveled from other states and various cities in Louisiana, they also took advantage of the local motels, restaurants, and RV Parks that enabled them to extend their visits beyond the day of the tournament. These individuals were very impressed and praised the areas’ local accom-modations. All of these assets contributed to an extremely successful and enjoyable tournament.
The Krewe of Pickle-ball is truly grateful for having the support of our local communities that encourages and promotes fun and enjoyment through physical fitness!
Linda Thomas
Krewe of Pickleball

Jeremy Alford: Issues hidden by COVID will emerge in 2021 session

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 11:48am

JEREMY ALFORD

The regular session that convenes April 12 will mark a return to normality for state legislators. Last year, representatives and senators were forced to shelve many of their closely held issues to make room for pandemic policymaking. A towering pile of local bills and pet projects were either paused or intentionally overlooked as lawmakers transitioned to topics like unemployment, direct financial assistance and liability, to name a few.
Now lawmakers can file legislation on any subject they choose, within certain perimeters. This year’s regular session is fiscal in nature (held during odd-numbered years), which means the Legislature is permitted to debate tax-related issues. As such, lawmakers can only file five non-fiscal bills during the regular session.
Due to the decrease in the passage rate in 2020, those five non-fiscal bills are a hot commodity this year. Lobbyists and associations were scrambling in January to get lawmakers to file bills on their behalf. Lawmakers, however, have their own bills that have been on hold for a year and they’re hearing similar requests from local officials back home.
But that doesn’t mean the 2021 regular session won’t be defined by the same issues that colored the 2020 regular session. Opposition to COVID-19 restrictions, for starters, will likely to surface again. Conservatives are still eager to see lawmakers — particularly senators — sign a petition to overturn the governor’s executive orders.
The House has already traveled that path, and there’s pending litigation to prove as much. The Senate, however, stayed neutral. In an effort to change that, Citizens for a New Louisiana distributed mail and other political literature last week urging voters to contact Senate President Page Cortez to “circulate the petition to reopen Louisiana’s economy." He only needs 19 senators to sign on.
For now, lawmakers seem to be more interested in whether Congress will pass a COVID-19 relief bill with local and state funding in time for the regular session. If so, any resulting federal dollars could be plugged into the state budget during the normal appropriations process. (We should know later this month or in early March what that federal timeline looks like.)
Legislators will also follow up on the work of various task forces that were created in 2020 to help guide the 2021 regular session. The House and Senate have been sent reports on police practices and a proposed centralized sales tax system, among other findings, so you can expect bills on those topics.
If you want to know how other issues are shaping up, just look to the committee level. For instance, the committees with jurisdiction over natural resources and governmental affairs are conducting hearings into and staking out positions on the White House’s energy policies and the voting machine contracts that are required for future Louisiana elections.
As for health care, Senate Health and Welfare Committee Chairman Fred Mills said he expects his committee to handle a few high-profile proposals during the regular session regarding scope of practice, telemedicine, water management and, of course, the state’s growing Medicaid program.
During an appearance last week on the “Sounds of Session” podcast, produced by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, Mills noted that COVID-19 brought with it several emergency orders that relaxed practice standards for physicians, physician assistants, licensed practical nurses and nurses. “Right now, we’re giving them blanket authority to do certain things,” said Mills. “I think these professionals, especially nurses and physician assistants, are going to come back to the Legislature and say, ‘Listen, you gave me more authority to do certain things right now, it has worked and now we need to legislatively do that,’ meaning expanding their scope of practices.”
Telemedicine is another issue Mills expects his committee to tackle. While there are already laws in place regulating the practice, the chairman said there could be proposed changes to make it more accessible and to address payment issues. The latter topic — payment parity for physicians — could create a “tug of war between the insurance industry and providers and hospitals,” Mills added.
Then there’s the issue of water management, which Mills described as a longterm policy area that needs some attention and money, especially since some systems run by smaller towns suffer from poor engineering reviews. While legislation is still being drafted, Mills said he’s interested in hearing system consolidation ideas and developing some kind of a reportable rating formula for system-level water quality and management. “We can all understand an ‘F’ grade,” said Mills. “We can’t all understand these chemical levels and what they’re supposed to mean.”
To be certain, the topics will be varied during the upcoming regular session. As of Tuesday morning, lawmakers had filed roughly a dozen bills for consideration, with hundreds more to follow. (Last year, the House was responsible for introducing 871 bills and the Senate kicked in 518.) Let’s just hope a two-month session will be long enough to satisfy both the voids left by last year’s policymaking decisions and the demands of this politically important year, which is only beginning to take shape.
For more Louisiana political news, visit www.LaPolitics. com or follow Alford on Twitter @LaPoliticsNow

Is it safe to donate blood during the pandemic?

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 8:30am

Donating blood is a selfless act that saves lives.
Blood donors may recognize the vital role they play in patient care, but many may wonder if it’s safe to donate blood during the pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is safe for anyone who is well to donate blood. That even goes for people who are social distancing due to COVID-19.
The CDC has recommended various safety measures to ensure the safety of donors and donation center volunteers and staff members. Such measures include spacing donor chairs at least six feet apart and encouraging donors to make donation appointments ahead of time.
Appointments can ensure donors are not spending more time at the donation center than is absolutely necessary, reducing the likelihood that they have contact with someone who may have COVID-19 but not know it. In addition, the Red Cross notes it has instituted additional safety protocols, such as laundering blankets used by donors after each use and requiring all donors and donation center staff to wear face coverings or masks during the donation process.
Vitalant is the local supplier for blood at Ochsner St. Mary.
Donations of whole blood, plasma and platelets are accepted at the Vitalant location at 1234 David Drive, suite 102, in Morgan City. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, and 8 a.m. to noon Fridays. Temperatures are taken and masks are required.
Basic requirements to donate are:
—Must be at least 16 years old (16- and some 17-year-olds must bring a signed permission form from a parent or guardian, if required by state or school).
—Weigh at least 110 pounds. Certain height/weight criteria may apply for donors 22 years or younger.
—Be in good general health.
—For safety and to ensure a positive donation experience, make sure to eat within two hours ahead of donation. Drink plenty of water that day and 24 to 48 hours beforehand. A refreshments area offers water and snacks.
—Bring your ID — something with your name and one of the following: date of birth, donor ID number or your photo.
—You should not be under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs at the time of donation.

RONALD DOUGLAS PELLERIN SR.

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 8:27am

Ronald Douglas Pellerin Sr., 78, a resident and native of Verdunville, La., passed away peacefully on Saturday February 6, 2021 at 2:35 a.m. at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and children.
A public walk through viewing-visitation will be conducted will be from 10 a.m. until 12 noon on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the Immaculate Conception Church 980 Verdunville Rd, Verdunville, La. 70538. All visitors are asked to adhere to the CDC-local regulations by wearing masks and practicing social distancing with the recommendation of signing the registry book, viewing and exiting.
A private service will be held with Fr. Peter Emusa, serving as the Celebrant. Services will be accessible by viewing the Jones Funeral Home, Inc. Facebook Pages at 2 p.m. on Wednesday February 10, 2021.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife Glenora Chaisson Pellerin; his children, Melissa Pellerin, Ronald “Nookie” Pellerin, Jr and wife, Sara B. Pellerin, Marlene P. Smith and husband, Richard Smith, Jamie Pellerin and wife, Taffy L. Pellerin; grandchildren, Brittany Pellerin, Destiny Pellerin, Cheyanne Smith, and Mariah P. Beshear and husband, Robert Beshear; a great-grandson , Dallas Carter Bryant Beshear; his siblings, Etta Smith and husband Clyde Smith, Percy Pellerin, Blanche Pellerin, Anthony Guy Pellerin and wife, Shryl Pellerin and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Ronald Sr. was preceded in death by: his parents, Lawrence Pellerin and Frances Francois Pellerin and his siblings, Lloyd Pellerin, Thelma Riley, Iona Rouchon, Lawrence Pellerin Jr., James Pellerin, Mary Burgess, Darrell Pellerin, Charles Pellerin, and Ulysses Pellerin.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City-Franklin-Jeanerette-Houma in charge of arrangements. Visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.