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CCHS football game canceled; MCHS to play Monday

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 5:59pm
Staff Report

Central Catholic High School’s football game at Beekman Charter Thursday has been cancelled, while Morgan City’s game has been postponed until Monday afternoon.
The Eagles were scheduled to travel to Bastrop for a Thursday evening contest but Central Catholic coach Tommy Minton said the trip was cancelled because of weather concerns associated with the long trip.
Meanwhile, Morgan City’s game will be played Monday at 2 p.m. at Tiger Stadium in Morgan City against Hanson Memorial. The teams originally were scheduled to meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in Morgan City.
Morgan City is out of school for Fall Break Friday and Monday.

Still recovering from Laura, La. braces for another blow

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 5:02pm

Louisiana, still struggling from the damage inflicted by Hurricane Laura in August, is hunkered down again as Delta, another potentially devastating hurricane, winds toward the Gulf Coast.

At a Wednesday press conference, Gov. John Bel Edwards warned that Delta could be a hurricane throughout what is predicted to be a southwest-to-northeast sojourn across Louisiana beginning Friday afternoon.

At 4 p.m. Wednesday, the center of the five-day prediction cone looked like landfall could be west of Vermilion Bay, possibly in the Cameron Parish area already hammered by Laura.

But a hurricane watch extends from High Island, Texas, through the Tri-City area to Grand Isle. A storm surge watch extends from High Island to the Alabama-Florida border as some areas are expected to see a surge of 7-11 feet.

And, as National Weather Service meteorologist Benjamin Schott said again at Wednesday’s press conference, hurricanes land outside the forecast cone about a third of the time. If you’re in an area where a watch or warning is in place, be prepared, he said.

“The next 24 hours are critical for preparation,” Schott said.

The key factors are how much Delta will intensify over the Gulf and when it will begin its expected turn to the northeast, the turn that is predicted to bring the storm to Louisiana’s coast. Wind shear is expected to weaken Delta to some degree as it nears the coast and moves over slightly cooler water.

Schott noted that Hurricane Sally, which had Louisiana in its sights at one point according to the National Hurricane Center forecast, departed far enough from the forecast in 24-36 hours to hit east of Mobile, Alabama.

But “nobody should look at the forecast and say, ‘I don’t have to do anything …,’” Edwards said. “Everyone needs to pay attention.”

The latest forecast is for Delta to come ashore as something less than a major hurricane, but a Category 2 storm could still bring wind of 100 mph.

Delta is moving fast and may come to Louisiana at a speed of 15 mph. That reduces the risk that rain bands will park over a given area and dump catastrophic rainfall. But Delta is still expected to bring 4-8 inches of rain over a large area and up to 10 inches in some spots, enough to cause river flooding and flash flooding.

The 7- to 11-foot storm surge is expected in the area between Vermilion Bay and Port Fourchon.

“There’s definitely going to be coastal flooding well away from the center,” Schott said.

Delta follows Hurricane Laura, which Edwards said is responsible for keeping thousands of Louisiana people out of their homes more than a month after the storm.

“I’m concerned that the five hardest-hit parishes are in the [Delta] cone,” Edwards said.

Laura caused moderate damage to 38,000 buildings and major damage to 35,000. Another 10,000 buildings were destroyed, Edwards said.

Power has been restored nearly everywhere outside low-lying Cameron, but the grid lacks the redundancy that it normally has, Edwards said.

The governor pointed to one positive development: Public health statistics show no sign of a third surge in COVID-19 cases despite the scattering of evacuees from southwest Louisiana, Labor Day activities, and the opening of K-12 schools and colleges.

“A surge didn’t happen because of the degree to which people are following the mitigation measures,” Edwards said.

As Delta nears, Levee District shores up flood protection

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 1:37pm
Staff Report

The St. Mary Parish Levee District, already focused on flood control measures, raised the ante Tuesday as Hurricane Delta approached the Louisiana coast.
The district moved up its regular monthly meeting, scheduled for Thursday, to Tuesday and moved to prevent flooding in the Bayou Sale area southwest of Centerville, near La. 317.
The district’s board declared an emergency and approved about $118,000 to pay Frisco Industrial Contractors of Franklin to perform work designed to keep water from the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway from causing flooding in the Bayou Sale area.
Also, Director Tim Matte said Wednesday morning that the district will use sheet piles to close the Bayou Teche at the construction site of the Bayou Teche Flood Control Project near Baldwin.
The $11 million project consists of a wall with a 70-foot opening into which a gate can be placed to prevent storm surge water from moving into the bayou by way of the Charenton Canal.
The wall is in place, Matte said, but the gate hasn’t been installed. The sheet pilings will take its place.
The project was designed to offer flood protection in the Franklin-Garden City-Centerville area.
The National Weather Service is predicting 4-8 inches of rain and a storm surge of 8-10 feet along the Gulf Coast in Delta’s path.
St. Mary may get a break from some potential flooding because of low levels in area waterways.
At 6 a.m. Wednesday, the Atchafalaya River at Morgan City was at 2.9 feet, or more than 3 feet below the minor flood stage.
Lake Palourde, which often rises because of back-water flooding when the Atchafalaya is high, was at 3.43 feet Wednesday morning, more than 1.5 feet below the minor flood stage.
Also Tuesday:
—The district approved $25,800 in spending on preliminary survey work needed if the Yokeley Levee Extension can be altered to include protection for the Gulf Craft ship-building operation.
Gulf Craft originally opted out but has recently expressed interest in being included in the project.
—The district approved a $5,000 change order for the Bayou Teche Flood Control Structure.
The money would go for additional surveying and protective rip-rap to prevent scouring near the structure.
The project is being funding largely by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
Matte said the DOTD has agreed the additional work is needed.
—The board agreed to spend an extra $43,000 on the Bayou Chene Flood Control Structure.
The $80 million project, funded through the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, will create a gate that can be closed to prevent back-water flooding.
The spending approved Tuesday would protect levee construction associated with the project from erosion, at least partly with the use of reusable concrete mats.

School Board will reconsider sales tax for staff pay

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 1:29pm
Staff Report

The St. Mary Parish School Board will consider at Thursday’s monthly meeting in Centerville adopting a resolution at its Nov. 12 monthly meeting to call for an election to authorize a 0.45% sales and use tax.
The tax for teacher and staff raises originally was placed on a spring ballot but removed due to economic challenges associated with the coronavirus as well as “discrepancies in the ballot language,” Bagwell said in a news release at the time of its removal. The measure also drew opposition over its potential economic impacts.
Also Thursday, the board will discuss employment of general counsel.
In other action, the board will:
—Consider approving funds for the 16th Judicial District Office of the District Attorney and Family Service Division Family In Needs of Service Program for providing at-risk students services during the 2020-2021 school year.
—Recognize its Students of the Month, Mackenzie Linn, seventh grader at Berwick Junior High; Nevaeh Bouton, fifth grader at Foster Elementary in Franklin; and Laurynn Jones, fifth grader at J.B. Maitland Elementary in Morgan City.
—Recognize its Employees of the Month, Leah Nicar, seventh-grade English Language Arts teacher at Berwick Junior High; Lenette Hebert, curriculum facilitator at Foster Elementary; and Melinda Thomas, fifth grade teacher at J.B. Maitland Elementary.
—Consider proclamations for School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 19-23) and Veterans Day (Nov. 11).
—Hear from Bo Duhé, 16th Judicial District Attorney candidate; Anthony Saleme, 16th Judicial District Court Judge Division F candidate; and Roger Hamilton Jr., 16th Judicial District Court Judge Division H.

STEVE JOHNSON

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 1:28pm

Steve Johnson, 67, a resident of Morgan City, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, at Ochsner St. Mary in Morgan City.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

CECIL DAVID GILMORE JR.

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 1:26pm

Cecil David Gilmore Jr., 87, a lifelong resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Cecil was born on January 31, 1933, in Berwick, the son of Cecil D. Gilmore Sr. and Gertrude Breaux Gilmore.
Cecil was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt, but he always felt at home in his boat, navigating the Atchafalaya River. Cecil married his childhood sweetheart and together they enjoyed 70 years together with 64 years of marriage. Together they created a beautiful life and legacy that will last a lifetime.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Topham Gilmore; four children, Donna Gilmore Simoneaux and husband Michael of Charenton, Kenneth “Kenny” Gilmore and wife Verna of Bayou Vista, Michael “Mike” Gilmore Sr. and wife Tina of Patterson, and David Gilmore and wife Dawn of Pierre Part; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; one brother, Guy Gilmore of Berwick; two sisters, Kathleen Barrilleaux and husband Jerry, and Susan Scarbrough, both of Berwick.
Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Gertrude Breaux Gilmore; one son, Daniel Gilmore; and one grandson, Michael Gilmore Jr.
Private family services will be held at a later date.

Morgan City High, Central Catholic earn volleyball wins

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 1:16pm

Staff Report
The Morgan City Lady Tigers defeated Central Lafourche 3-1 (23-25, 25-21, 25-22 and 25-18) in nondistrict action in Morgan City Monday.
Haylie Crappell and Mary Vincent led Morgan City. Crappell had 16 kills and 34 digs, while Vincent recorded one ace, 38 assists and nine digs.
Other top Morgan City contributors were as follows: Brynn Stephens, one assist and 24 digs; Sarah Daniels, nine kills, three blocks, one assist and one dig; Faith Bailey, four aces, seven kills, one assist and eight digs; Mariah Pleasant, three aces, five kills, one block, two block assists, one assist and nine digs; and Kamryn Oliver, five digs.
Morgan City also won the junior varsity contest 2-0 (25-16 and 25-9), while in the freshmen match, Morgan City split its sets, winning set one 25-16 and falling 25-17 in set two.
Thursday, Morgan City swept Ascension Catholic in Morgan City.
The Lady Tigers won by scores of 25-17, 25-21 and 25-20.
Bailey, Stephens and Vincent led Morgan City. Bailey had 13 kills, one block, seven digs and two assists, while Stephens had one ace, one assist and 33 digs. Vincent recorded two aces, two block assists, six digs and 27 assists.
Other top Morgan City contributors were as follows: Crappell, one ace, nine kills and 15 digs; Pleasant, eight kills, one block assist and one dig; Daniels, four kills, one block, one block assist and one assist; and Olivier, eight digs and one assist.
Morgan City (8-5) will return to action Thursday when it hosts H.L. Bourgeois.
Berwick falls to Westminster
The Berwick Lady Panthers fell to Westminster Christian in Berwick Saturday in three sets.
Berwick fell by scores of 25-14, 25-20 and 25-22 to Westminster, which is ranked No. 10 in the latest Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division V power rankings.
No individual stats were available.
Berwick (1-6), No. 26 in the latest Division III power rankings, will return to action Tuesday when it begins District 8-III play at home against Morgan City.
CCHS defeats
Brusly
The Central Catholic Lady Eagles swept Brusly in Morgan City Thursday.
Central Catholic won by scores of 25-12, 25-12 and 25-16.
Katie Luc, Kamille Lightfoot and Bri’yannah Johnson led Central Catholic. Luc had 14 assists and four digs, while Lightfoot totaled four kills, four aces, two digs, one solo block and two block assists. Johnson added five kills and one solo block.
Other top Central Catholic contributors were as follows: Madison Landry, four kills, two digs, one solo block and two block assists; Kennedy Grizzaffi, four kills, one solo block and one block assist; Haley Fontenot, two kills, seven digs and one block assist; and Charlotte Callais, one assist, one ace and five digs.
Central Catholic (4-7) will return to action Wednesday when it opens District 2-V play at home against Houma Christian.
Patterson falls
to CHNI
The Patterson Lumber-jills fell to Catholic High-New Iberia in straight sets at Patterson Thurs-day.
The Lumberjills fell by scores of 25-13, 25-8 and 25-7.
Nyla Alexander and Brianna Simon led the Lumberjills. Alexander had one ace and five kills, while Simon recorded seven assists.
Other top Patterson contributors were Alyssa Perkins, one ace, two kills, one dig and one block; and Kailani Harris, two aces and one block.
The Lumberjills (2-4, 0-2) returned to action Tuesday when they fell to Delcambre in straight sets by scores of 25-17, 25-19 and 25-15.
The Lumberjills are scheduled play again Thursday they travel to face Ascension Episcopal in District 2-IV action.

Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 1:15pm

Fall League
Week 3
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Need Ringers...17.5 9.5
She’s Back.........17 10
Four Guys..........15 12
Ringer Time.......4.5 22.5
High scratch point average: (30’) Tim Gilmore 79.4, Pat Pertuit 60.3 and Angela Percle 54.2: and (40’) Randy Giroir 28.9, Dwain Arceneaux 25.3 and Glenn Miller 23.8.
High individual ringer percentage: (30’) Gilmore 61.1, Pertuit 40.8 and Percle 39.2.
High scratch point average: (40’) Randy Giroir 46.8, Glenn Miller 43.8 and Dale Pearce 43.1.
High scratch game: (30’) Gilmore 91, Pertuit 75 and Percle 67; and (40’) Miller 58, Giroir 54 and Pearce 51.
High handicap game: Travis Bourdier 102, Miller 100, Gilmore 100, Tyler Bourdier 97 and Travis Bourdier 93.
Most ringers: (one night) Gilmore 84, Pertuit 49 and Percle 48; and (one game) Gilmore 30, Pertuit 23, Percle 20, Giroir 16, Arceneaux 15 and Miller 15.
Most points one night: Gilmore 262, Pertuit 181, Percle 165, Giroir 148 and Arceneaux 138.
High game over average: Travis Bourdier 18.1.
Best won/loss record: Calvin Johnson 7-2, Giroir 6.5-2.5, Gilmore 6-3, Pearce 6-3, Craig Rink 4-2, Bryan Phenix 4-2, Miller 4-2 and Travis Bourdier 5-4.
Most points one night (team): She’s Back 498 and Need Ringers 357; and most ringers one night (team): She’s Back 143 and Need Ringers 91.

Teen arrested in hit-and-run accident

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 1:06pm
Staff Report

A 15-year-old boy faces a variety of charges after being involved in a hit-and-run accident, St. Mary Sheriff Blaise Smith said.
—Juvenile male, 15, Lafayette, was arrested at 5:57 a.m. Tuesday on charges of improper lane usage, aggravated flight from an officer, resisting arrest or officer, hit and run, curfew violation and driver must be licensed.
The juvenile male was released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.
Berwick Police Chief David Leonard reported these arrests:
—Chaunte Johnson, 41, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:41 p.m. Monday on a warrant for felony theft.
About 3:41 p.m. Monday, officers located Johnson at the Morgan City Police Department and had active warrants through the Berwick Police Department.
Johnson was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where she was booked on a warrant for felony theft.
The warrant stems from an investigation in September. During the course of the investigation Johnson was developed as a suspect. After gathering further evidence, warrants were prepared for her arrest.
 —Timothy Armond, 36, Tournament Boulevard, Berwick was arrested at 12:35 a.m. Tuesday on charges of headlights required and driving under suspension.
About 12:22 a.m. Tuesday, officers were patrolling the area of La. 182 near Gilmore Drive when they observed a vehicle operating with one headlight. 
A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was identified as Armond. Armond was found to be driving with a suspended driver’s license.
He was placed under arrest and transported to Berwick Jail where remains on a $252.00 bond.
Morgan City Police Chief James F. Blair reported these arrests:
—Calvin Lee Valentine Jr., 38, Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:43 a.m. Monday on a warrant for failure to appear.
An officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Roderick Street and Railroad Avenue. During the traffic stop, officers came into contact with Valentine.
A warrant check revealed the City Court of Morgan City held an active warrant for his arrest. He was placed under arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—George Lee Adair Jr., 47, School Lane, Thibodaux, was arrested at 11:48 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant for three counts of failure to appear.
Adair was located at the Lafourche Sheriff’s Detention Center and placed under arrest on active warrants for the City Court of Morgan City.
He was placed under arrest on transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

 

Morgan City police radio logs for Oct. 5-6

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 1:05pm

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, Oct. 5
10 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Medical.
11:08 a.m. 300 block of Greenwood Street; Alarm.
11:22 a.m. 600 block of Terrebonne Street; Complaint.
11:37 a.m. 7100 block of La. 182; Complaint.
11:53 a.m. 100 block of Mount Street; Complaint.
12:57 p.m. 300 block of South Railroad Avenue; Assistance.
1:33 p.m. 1000 block of Cottonwood Street; Animal.
2:45 p.m. 1200 block of Railroad Avenue; Removal of subject.
4:17 p.m. 2400 block of Cypress Street; Harassment.
4:19 p.m. Second and Onstead streets; Frequent patrols.
5:51 p.m. Elma and Palm streets area; Juvenile/arrest.
6:32 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Narcotic investigation.
8:04 p.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Loud music.
8:39 p.m. 200 block of Belanger Street; Disturbance.
10:52 p.m. 6700 block of La. 182; Stand by.
11:11 p.m. 200 block of Headland Street; Aggravated battery.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
4:39 a.m. 100 block of Youngswood Road; Alarm.

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