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Patterson Mayor Rodney Grogan took to Facebook on Friday to warn residents that West Nile virus has been detected in the area, although not as yet in a human.

Patterson contractor Cajun Mosquito Control notified the city about the test result.

West Nile has been linked with diseases both mild and severe affecting humans. Mosquito bites spread the disease.

"We're asking all our citizens to please, please remove all stagnated water around your premises," Grogan said. "Also, please keep your kids away from high grasses. You, too, stay away from high grasses."

Cajun Mosquito Control is distributing pamphlets with tips for avoiding the virus. The pamphlets are also available at Patterson City Hall, Grogan said.

The Louisiana Department of Health says West Nile surveillance is most commonly performed by testing mosquitoes and horses. The once commonly used tool of testing dead birds has been found to be an inadequate predictor of West Nile in humans, the department said.

While most people infected with West Nile virus develop no symptoms, about 20% of infected people develop West Nile fever, the Health Department said. West Nile fever is a flu-like illness with symptoms that can include fever, headaches, body aches, nausea and rashes.

A small percentage of infected people develop West Nile neuroinvasive disease, a severe illness that affects the central nervous system and can result in hospitalization or even death. Symptoms can include high fever, stiff neck, disorientation, muscle weakness, numbness, coma, and paralysis. These symptoms may last several weeks and carry the risk of death or permanent damage.

People 55 years of age and older and people with certain medical conditions are at a greater risk for severe disease if they are infected, the department said.

The department guidance said that in addition to eliminating standing water around their homes, people should wear Environmental Protection Agency-registered mosquito repellant and follow the label instructions.

Make sure windows are tight-fitting and screens are free of holes.

Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, especially if they go unused. Be aware that mosquitoes also breed in water accumulated on pool covers.

DEAR ABBY: My mom is in her early 80s. More and more often lately, she seems to be avoiding seeing me and my siblings. It wasn’t always like this. She would let me, my husband and our kids stay with her when we visited. Even last year, when she fell and injured herself, she let me stay with her for a couple of days to help out.
My siblings have been saying they think she has been “over them” for a while, but I’ve only noticed it over the last year or so. Now, even our phone conversations are shorter. We have lived more than five hours apart since I moved out after high school, but I always made sure to call her regularly. If I didn’t call, I could expect a call from her to check in. However, now if I don’t call her, I won’t hear from her. After asking about me and my family, she rushes me off the phone before I can ask how she’s doing.
Is this normal? Is she hiding something? Is she not feeling well? Should my siblings and I be worried, or has she earned the right to step back a bit now that she’s older? She’s a great mom, and we all love her dearly, but sitting her down for a direct conversation isn’t the norm for us. What to do?
CONCERNED
ABOUT MOM

DEAR CONCERNED: It may not be the norm for your family, but it’s time all of you visited Mom together and told her that her change in behavior has you worried because it is out of character.
Tell her your siblings fear she is avoiding them because she is “over them.” (Could that be true?)
(Are they overly dependent on her?)
Tell her you love her and are concerned because any extreme change in behavior in an older person can be a symptom of illness and should be checked out.
Then listen to what she has to say.

DEAR ABBY: I moved in with two friends last year, and while I have enjoyed staying with them, it’s starting to become stressful. One roommate drinks and becomes verbally abusive to me and his boyfriend. It became physical once, and he hit me in the face and blackened my eye. He’s my friend, and I care about him, but I don’t know how much longer I can remain living here.
I feel like if I leave, I’m giving up on him. He’s a really nice person when he’s sober, very helpful and generous. I just don’t know what to do. Do I leave? Do I cut off the friendship? I want to help him, but I’m not sure how.
FEARFUL FRIEND IN CALIFORNIA

DEAR FRIEND: Tell your abusive alcoholic roommate when he’s sober that, while you admire his personality when he’s not drinking, you can no longer tolerate the person he becomes when he’s drunk, which is why you are leaving.
Suggest that when he’s ready to deal with his problem, he should find some Alcoholics Anonymous or SMART Recovery meetings. (There are usually more than one in most communities.) Do not be surprised if he becomes defensive; most addicts do when confronted. While you can’t “fix” this friend, you have every right to take care of yourSELF, and moving will be healthier for you.

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes -
September 2, 2025
Council Meeting
City of Patterson, Louisiana
The Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, met on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The meeting was held at 6:00 p.m. in the council meeting room at 1314 Main Street.
Mayor Rodney Grogan called the meeting to order.
Pastor Patrick Jones with Good Hope Baptist Church led the invocation.
Councilmember Miranda Weinbach led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk, called the Roll. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle were present.
Councilmember Miranda Weinbach made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry, to dispense with the reading and approve the August 5, 2025, minutes. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Monica Mabile, Accounting Clerk, presented the monthly financial report, detailing the General and Utility funds. A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem to accept the financial statement submission. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Robert Williams raised concerns about the lack of streetlights on St. Mary Street, but he is still getting charged for streetlights. Mayor Grogan advised that he needs to address any problems with Steve Bierhorst, Public Works Director. Mr. Bierhorst ad- vised that Mr. Williams lives behind the Exxon station, and there are no Cleco poles on that street. The only poles there are spot poles that belong to the trailer park. Mayor Grogan advised that Steve Bierhorst contact Cleco and have the poles installed on St. Mary Street; otherwise, we will need to remove the light fee from those citizens’ monthly bills, as they should not be paying for streetlights if they don’t have them. Steve Bierhorst will contact Cleco to in- spect the street for pole placement.
Mrs. Beverly Domengeaux with the St. Mary Council of Aging an- nounced it is National Senior Center Month and asked the Mayor and Council for their support in signing the proclamation in support of National Senior Center Month. A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Dewey and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry to accept this proclamation. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Patrick and An- gelika Jones re- quest permission to use the pavilion at Morey Park on November 15, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for their daughter’s wedding re- ception. Mr. Jones stated that they wanted to use the pavilion and set up a tent next to the pavilion for the reception. They will not stop others from using the park. Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle made the motion to allow the reception to be held in Morey Park, and Councilmember DeMale Bowden seconded. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Patrick Jones with Patterson Housing Authority stated they will be hosting a first-time home buyer class at the Patterson Community Center from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on September 9th, September 16th, September 23rd, September 30th, and October 7th, 2025. Mr. Jones advised that this is a 5-week class, and anyone who completes it will receive a certificate, which will help them determine the type of loan they may be eligible for to purchase a home.
Mayor Grogan advised the council that Mr. Emfremzimbalist Randle appeared before the council at the August meeting, asking for support of the EBP Community Initiative. Mr. Randle did not have the Proclamation at the time to be signed, so the mayor asked the council for a mo- tion in support of EBP Boxing. Councilmember Mamie Perry made the motion to ap- prove this proclamation, and Councilmember DeMale Bowden seconded the motion. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Mayor Grogan stated that he would be calling up Mr. Chris Cooper, representing Wards 5 & 8, to the podium, but first, he wanted to read a letter that the city received from Wards 5 & 8 on August 8, 2025. The letter, addres-sed “To Whom It May Concern”, was received by email, stating that on October 1, 2025, the commission would be increasing the sewer treatment rate. The rate increase is $1.50, with $1.00 representing the increase rate and 50 cents representing the in- crease rate for repairs and re- placement per 1000 gallons. Mayor Grogan ad- vised that he wanted Mr. Cooper to explain to the public the increase, especially since the City of Patterson is moving into the second year of a three-year commitment to the city’s new pricing structure on water and sewage. This three-year commitment was de- signed to avoid a one-time burden on consumers, so it was spread over three years. Mayor Grogan advised that this increase from Wards 5 & 8 is being imposed upon us with no input from the public and no data to support why this increase should not be passed. Chris Cooper advised the Mayor and Council that their entire infrastructure system is aging terribly, having been neglected for many years; in fact, it was just patched and repaired as needed. Mr. Cooper went on to state that Wards 5 & 8 had to spend $70,000 to rent pumps to get through the aftermath of a hurricane, all their generators are broken to the point of be- ing unreparable, and they have numerous other problems. When asked by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach if maintenance schedules exist, Mr. Cooper replied no. The answer no was again said by Mr. Cooper when Mayor Pro Tem asked if any remedies for a study exist. Mr. Cooper went on to state that Wards 5 & 8 had so many significant problems that they are just trying to get them resolved to make this place dependable, and within the last year and a half, they have spent a lot of money trying to get everything back in shape, and they have a long way to go. According to Mr. Cooper, the simplest way to put it is that Wards 5 & 8 are currently struggling, and they are just doing what they can. Before 2023, there was no rate study for fifteen years. They do have a rate study plan, but at the moment, LRWA is running behind. Again, Mayor Grogan stated to Mr. Cooper, ‘I didn’t call you here to bash you or the board. The thing I didn’t like was that the two boards didn’t meet. The city was just informed of an increase, but there was no data to support this in- crease. City of Patterson has a representative on that board, and that representative never came forward to advise that this was coming up; we just received a letter by email. The letter stating per 1000 gallons, Mr. Cooper replied that was an error in the letter, it is per 10,000 gallons, and advised the Mayor and Council will get a new letter stating 10,000 per gallon. The minutes from Wards 5 & 8 were not available to see what was stated at their board meeting regarding the gallons; was it 1,000 gallons or 10,000 gallons? Councilmember Miranda Weinbach asked Mr. Cooper if they had a maintenance schedule for the equipment. Mr. Cooper replied honestly, “No, there has never been one, and that is the whole problem with all this.”
Mayor Grogan asked for a motion to amend the agenda to rearrange the order of items on the agenda. Councilmember DeMale Bowden made a motion to rearrange the order of items on the agenda under New Business to discuss. Council- member Ray Dewey seconded this motion. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
There were no comments from the public on the amended agenda.
Andrew Bienvieu, Billing Clerk, explained the sewer increase for the City of Patterson. Residential customers will pay a flat rate of $15.23 and $8.18 per 1000 gallons after the first 2000 gallons. Commercial customers will pay $21.12 flat rate and $10.61 per 1000 gallons after the first 2000 gallons. These in- creases automatically increase an- nually by the amount that the Consumer Price Index CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), which the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor publishes. These increases have nothing to do with the rise that Wards 5 & 8 want to put in place; these increases are from the Ordinance that was put in place last year after the City of Patterson had a rate study done. Mayor Grogan asks that the new rates be placed on the City of Patterson’s website. Councilmember asked since nothing can be done with the ordinance at the moment, he moved to have the Introduction of Ordinance tabled, and Councilmember DeMale Bow-den seconded this motion. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Mayor Grogan advised that we will need to have a Special Call Meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, to introduce the ordinance once the city receives clarification from Wards 5 & 8 on gallons, as Mr. Cooper with Wards 5 & 8 stated the letter is wrong, it should be per 10,000 gallons, but the letter states per 1000 gallons. He did state we would receive a new letter in the morning with corrected gallons.
Sharon Gillum, Water Plant Sup- ervisor address the public about the notice that was sent out to the residents in Patterson regarding higher than normal levels of TTHMs. This typically occurs in warmer months, such as July and August, naturally resulting in higher TTHM levels not only in our system but in all water systems. The last few months have been very hot. The federal limit is 80, and the city ex- ceeded 82/82 at both sites. This typically occurs on dead-end streets, such as those south of the rail, where three streets are dead ends. She went on to advise that the state will recollect samples in October.
The water is safe to drink. Health concerns associated with TTHMs are linked to prolonged exposure over 20 years or more. The water is safe to drink and use. All personnel who work at the water plant are certified. If anyone has any issues, please don’t hesitate to give them a call. She will be more than happy to speak with anyone who is concerned.
Russell Cremaldi, City Attorney, discussed a policy for ADA Accommodation Request for Utility Fee Waivers and appointment of an ADA Coordinator and Appeal Officer. He went on to advise the council that the document is an ADA policy, which addresses the ADA, or Americans with Disabilities Act. This is a federal law de- signed to help people who have actual disabilities. Mr. Cremaldi stated that if you have a municipality with over 50 employees. Patterson has more than 50 em- ployees. It is his understanding that you have a written policy, a written ADA Coordinator, and that the Coordinator is the person to whom you apply. The Coordinator’s job is to review the application, consider it, and make a decision on what they think should be done. The coordinator, who gathers all the information from the applicant, makes the first decision. If the applicant disapproves of the decision, then the applicant can ap- peal the decision, whereas that would be an Appeal Officer. The Appeal Officer will then look at all the information, and that officer will make the final de- cision as to what the town’s position is going to be. This can still go further if the applicant doesn’t like the final decision. Mr. Cremaldi stated he prepared a standard ADA policy; the city will need to appoint a Coordinator, whom he feels should be Holden Murray, Human Resources Director for the City of Patterson, and also appoint an Appeal Officer. At the next meeting, if the city wants to take action, then you would need to adopt a police, name an ADA Coordinator, and name an Appeal Officer as per Russell Cremaldi. Holden Murray advised the council that he has been practicing ADA work on the em- ployee side for years and wanted the council to know that not only is he certified in this area, but he is also vice president of the Louisiana Risk Management Association, which ADA also falls under. He went on to say that he and Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk, go twice a year to conferences for the Louisiana Risk Management Association. Mr. Murray advised the Mayor and Council that if he is appointed as ADA Coordinator, he is more than qualified for this position.
Mayor Grogan introduces Resolutions of Respect to honor the memory of Mr. Edilberto “Eddy” Gamboa and Mrs. Alice Diana Bryant. A motion was made by Councilmember DeMale Bowden and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry to accept the resolutions. DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Chief Grogan had no comments.
Fire Chief Scott Hutton had no comments.
Steve Bierhorst stated that as of this afternoon, all of the rehabilitated sewer lift stations are online, and there are a few little issues with mission control that have to be worked through. Overall, everything is looking good.
C.J. Franklin with Providence Engineering ad- vised that they are working through the punch list to get items checked off, and all documents have been submitted to USDA. All documents are in hand and are being re- vised for the FY 2024 Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grants as per the August 13th meeting. Revised documents will be sent to PHSMA before the next meeting.
Slade Sanders, Main Street Chairman, stated the festival is on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Mr. Sanders advised that the bands have been secured, and they do have openings for a few more vendors.
Chief Grogan stated that he forgot to mention that on October 2, 2025, the Patterson Police Department will be hosting Night Out Against Crime from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the parking lot.
Mayor Grogan stated that since Halloween, October 31, 2025, falls on a Friday, there are football games, so all the mayors decided that Halloween would be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
With no further business before the Mayor and Council, Councilmember DeMale Bowden motioned to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry. The Council unanimously agreed.
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Rodney A. Grogan,
Mayor
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Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
Adv. Sept. 19, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes -
September 9, 2025
Council Meeting
City of Patterson, Louisiana
The Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, met in a Special Call Meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., City Hall Council Meeting Room, 1414 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana.
The purpose of this Special Call meeting is to introduce Ordinance 2025-09, a sewer rate increase.
Mayor Grogan advised the council that we requested a copy of the Intergovernmental Agreement. This agreement states that the Sewer Commission should have provided minutes and allowed for input from Patterson and other wards.
Mayor Grogan stated that, based on his attendance at the Wards 5 & 8 board meeting, they had made their decision; therefore, we do not have a choice but to introduce the ordinance. However, we have 30 days. The need to introduce the ordinance is to protect ourselves, despite the lack of a rate study from Wards 5 & 8 Commission. We will have a public hearing to decide whether to move forward or not.
Mayor Grogan asked for a motion to untable the introduction of the ordinance for the sewer rate in- crease. Council- member Ray Dewey made a motion to untable the Introduction of Ordinance 2025-09, which pertains to the sewer rate increase, and Coun- cilmember Mamie Perry seconded it. Mayor Grogan did a roll call. Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle, Councilmembers Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, and Miranda Weinbach voted yes. Councilmember DeMale Bow-den was absent.
Mayor Grogan reads the proposed rates for residential and commercial customers, including the current rates and the proposed rates. Residential customers will pay a flat rate of $18.23 and $9.68 per 1000 gallons after the first 2000 gallons, commencing August 1, 2026. Commercial customers will pay $24.12 flat rate and $12.11 per 1000 gallons after the first 2000 gallons, commencing August 1, 2026. Councilmember Ray Dewey made a motion to introduce Ordinance 2025-09 for the sewer rate in- crease, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle seconded it.
Mayor Grogan stated that we need to get all the other parties at the table to inform the board and the sewer commissions to halt the increase until the rate study is completed. You cannot challenge the rate study. Mayor Grogan stated that Patterson did their rate increase in increments, so as not to put a total hardship on our citizens.
With no further business before the Mayor and Council, Councilmember Mamie Perry motioned to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach. The Council unanimously agreed.
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Rodney A. Grogan,
Mayor
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Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
Adv. Sept. 19, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish School Board Office of Special Education has Multidisciplinary Evaluations and IEP’s dated through June 30, 2020 for students who have not received services since that time or may not have received services at all. Although no longer needed for special education services, the records may be needed by parents and/or the student for Social Security benefits or other purposes. If the parent or student would like to obtain these records, please come to the Office of Special Education, 402 Iberia Street, Franklin, LA, between September 01 through September 30, 2025, or send a written request for the records to the St. Mary Parish School Board, Office of Special Education, P.O. Drawer 580, Franklin, LA 70538-0580. Be sure to include your current mailing address in your request. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:00. If the records are not claimed by September 30, 2025, they will be destroyed.
Adv. Sept. 5, 12 and 19, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Patterson Housing Authority monthly meeting will be 9/22/2025 at 1730 hrs public welcome address is the office building at 409 Grout St. Patterson, La 70392.
Adv. Sept. 19, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
AGENDA
ST. MARY PARISH 911 COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT
1200 David Dr. Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
September 25, 2025
1:00 P.M.
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes: August 28, 2025
4. Guest(s): None
5. Public Comment
6. Income Statement: August 2025
7. Expense Statement: August 2025
8. Old Business: None
9. New Business: Policy Revision; Adjust board meeting dates for November and December
10. Director Up- dates
11. General Discussion
12. Adjournment
Adv. Sept. 19, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL
DISTRICT
August 18, 2025
The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”) met in regular session at the District’s office at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, Louisiana on August 18, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Ben Adams, President, convened the meeting with Commissioners Steven Cornes, Marc Fel- terman, Matthew Glover, Adam Mayon, Matthew Tycer and Michael Wise in attendance. Deborah Garber and Troy Lombardo were absent. Also present in the meeting were Raymond Wade, Executive Director; Cindy Cutrera, Economic Development Manager; Tori Henry, Office Manager; Michael Knobloch, Special Projects Manager; Gerard Bourgeois, Board Attorney; CPO Caitlin Barker and LTJG Timothy Piquette, United States Coast Guard (“USCG”); Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith; Bill Blanchard, GIS Engineering; Councilman Les Rulf, St. Mary Parish Council and members of the general public.
The meeting was called to order, and the presence of a quorum was noted. Raymond Wade led the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
It was moved by Mr. Mayon and seconded by Mr. Cornes that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 14, 2025 and the minutes of the special meeting of July 23, 2025 be approved and adopted, with said motion carrying unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Mayon that the report of re- ceipts and disbursements for the month of July, 2025 be received and accepted and that all invoices presented to the Board for the month of July, 2025 be paid. Mr. Tycer seconded that motion, which carried unanimously.
Raymond Wade and Tim Connell jointly reported that: (i) Dredge RM White commenced dredging operations yesterday in Berwick Harbor and will move to Stouts Pass, 20 Grande, 99, and Calumet Cut upon completion; (ii) the daylight hours closure of Bayou Boeuf Locks has been extended for another month; (iii) Dredge Arulaq is currently in the shipyard for a few weeks for annual maintenance; (iv) awarding of contract for dredging in the Bay and Bar has been put on hold; and (v) Dredge Mike Hooks is still working in Bayou Black, with quite a bit of dredging left in Bayous Chene and Boeuf to be completed.
Timothy Pi- quette, Chief of Waterways introduced himself as Jenelle Piche’s re- placement and CPO Caitlin Barker reported that there were 2,133 total transits in July through the VTS zone, averaging 69 per day.
Michael Knobloch reported that: (i) the back flow preventer for warehouse fire suppression system has been installed and the project is nearing completion, but we still have to go before the Interim Emergency Board for permission to include the roof and insulation in this project; (ii) we will be requesting funding from US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT’s) “FY 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program” (PIDP) Grant Program, with application due on September 10th. It was moved by Mr. Tycer and seconded by Mr. Mayon that the following resolution be submitted for $6,400,000 for construction of a 35,000 SF multimodal warehouse facility and be matched by $1,600,000 local funds, which resolution was unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that the Board of Commissioners of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District does hereby authorize and support the submission of its proposed funding request entitled “35,500 SF Multimodal Warehouse Facility” to the US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT’s) “FY 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program” (PIDP) Grant Program. In addition, since the project totals $8,000,000, the MCHTD re- quests $6,400,000 from the FY 2025 PIDP program and agrees to provide a local, non-federal match of $1,600,000.
(iii) FEMA re- leased details of the “FY 2025 Port Security Grant Program” (PSGP) and with only 15 days to apply, so we requested funding for three (3) projects including electrical improvements, security cameras and cy- bersecurity en- hancements at a cost of $1,295,400 that will be matched by $431,800 local funds. (iv) We held bid openings on August 8th for equipment purchases funded through “FY 2023 US Marine Highways Program” (USMHP) and re- ceived three (3) bids on the 250-ton crane, with only MGX Equipment being BABA compliant for a Manitwoc Crane in the amount of $3,490,109 and received one (1) bid on the 25-ton forklift being BABA compliant for a Taylor Forklift in the amount of $681,170. Mr. Mayon moved to authorize said equipment purchases, which was seconded by Mr. Wise and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
A Resolution providing for the acceptance of a bid received on August 8, 2025
WHEREAS, pursuant to advertisement approved by the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District Board at its June 9, 2025 meeting, did request bids to provide complete factory assembled 275 Ton Manitowoc Crawler Crane and with attachments & misc. rigging kit (“Crane”), as further des-cribed in said advertisement and bid package.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Raymond M. Wade, Executive Director, be authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”), the Notice of Award in favor of MGX EQUIPMENT SERVICES, LLC and that Raymond M. Wade, be further authorized to execute on behalf of the District, the Agreement with MGX EQUIPMENT SERVICES, LLC for delivery of Crane package described in their bid opened on August 8, 2025
and take such other action as he deems necessary in this regard.
RESOLUTION
A Resolution providing for the acceptance of a bid received on August 8, 2025
WHEREAS, pursuant to advertisement approved by the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District Board at its June 9, 2025 meeting did request bids to provide complete factory assembled Taylor XH-550M forklift and with attachments (“Forklift”), as further described in said advertisement and bid package.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Raymond M. Wade, Executive Director, be authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”), the Notice of Award in favor of Hugg and Hall Equipment Company and that Raymond M. Wade, be further authorized to execute on behalf of the District, the Agreement with Hugg and Hall Equipment Company for delivery of Forklift package described in their bid opened on August 8, 2025 and take such other action as he deems necessary in this regard.
Robert Karam reported that all costs have been paid for the mitigation plan, the NEEPA agreement was approved by MARAD, and final plans will be submitted soon to DOTD for their final approval for the West Dock. He noted that he be- lieves we are still on track for advertising mid-October, bid opening in November and construction to be- gin at the beginning of the year.
Bill Blanchard reported that Coastal Dredging has completed the work in slip #1 except for the area that they claim to be “virgin material”. They submitted a Change Order for examination of that material, which was rejected. Gerard Bourgeois noted they are now 35 days behind already and re- quested that liquidated damages be implemented. Mr. Tycer moved to authorize Mr. Wade to withhold delay or liquidated damages in the amount of $1500 per day from current pay app or future pay apps, which was seconded by Mr. Cornes and carried unanimously.
Cindy Cutrera reported that: (i) we had a visit from representatives of the Office of Management and Budget, Assistant Secretary of the Army, Corps Chief of Navigation, and several Corps officials from the DC, Vicksburg and New Orleans offices. Mac told our story, we showed our industry video, and he provided information about our strategic waterway location, the history of oil and gas in the Port District and challenges we have overcome through innovative dredging techniques (Brice) and in- creased operations & maintenance funding. He also spoke about current industry activities including LNG, offshore oil and gas, aerospace, and U. S Government contracts that support our national de- fense. He credited the Corps for our renewed economic environment by working with the Port to keep the channel open. Mr. Wade noted the fantastic job Cindy did preparing for this visit; and (ii) Charles Brittingham will be coming down to attend the MRC low water public meeting on August 22nd at the Port dock and we will also bring him on a boat industry tour for him to see first hand what he is always hearing about from us.
With there being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Mr. Mayon and seconded by Mr. Wise that the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
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Matthew K.
Glover,
Secretary
Adv. Sept. 19, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Vs. No. 139728 Div “F”
Unopened Succession of Linda B. Dupre A/K/A Linda Ruth Boudreaux, Deceased
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and ap- purtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, lying and being situated in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as the North 89 feet 2 inches of Lot Number 5 in Square “A” of the City of Morgan City, according to Barnes Map and Plat. Said tract being bounded on the North by Everett Street, East by Lot 4, South by the remainder of Lot 5 and West by Lot 6, all lying in Square “A” of the City of Morgan City. The Barnes Map re- ferred to above in recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 28-X, Entry No. 213136 and in St. Mary Parish MOB 24. page 154.
to satisfy the sum of SEVENTY SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 22/100 ($76,770.22) DOLLARS, with 3.875% percent interest thereon from February 1, 2025, until paid, together with ac- cumulated late charges, any additional amounts which petitioner has advanced or hereafter advances, as permitted by the Note and Mortgage, for taxes, insurance, assessments, repairs to and maintenance and preservation of the mortgaged property, together with reasonable attorney’s fees on the total amount of principal, interest and all current and future advances and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 22nd day of October A.D., 2025, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Tuesday, the 12th day of August A.D., 2025
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Sept. 19 and Oct. 15, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, October 6, 2025, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Variance request for Thomas and Timothy Raphael for a Lot Area Variance to deviate from the re- quired 10 acres to 8.45 acres in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District on a proposed Subdivision of property located in Franklin, LA. -Parcel Id# 1874924077.00 - 3.69 Ac Por Lot No 5a-1 Resubd No. 5a Jules O Bodin Est Part Per Plat 44h 274240 Situated in Sec 2 T14S R8E Acq 438 340653 and -Parcel Id# 187492407 - 19.20 Ac Por Lot No 5a-1 Resubd No 5a Jules O Bodin Est Part Per Plat 44h 274240 Situated In Sec 3 T14S R8E Acq 438 340653. Pending Subdivision ap- proval from Planning and Zoning Commission.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of Adjustments
Barry Druilhet, Chairman
Adv.: Sept. 19, 26, & Oct. 3,2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, October 6, 2025, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Variance request for Dwain Mayon represented by Matthew Fore with Miller Engineers and Associates, Inc. for a Rear Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the re- quired five (5) ft. to zero (0) ft., a Front Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 15 ft. to five (5) ft., and a Variance to deviate from the required 50 ft. Right of Way/ Utility Easement to 17 ft. in an Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District on a proposed subdivision of property located at 2117 Hwy 182, Morgan City, LA-Sec.21 T15S R12E; -Parcel Id# 2984341002.00. Lot Rem 12b Clarke Bayou Vista Subd Per Plat 90 290593 Acq 44s 275988. Im- provement on the land of Mayon Dwain A Acq 44S 275988. Pending Subdivision ap- proval from Planning and Zoning Commission.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of Adjustments
Barry Druilhet, Chairman
Adv. Sept. 19, 26,
& Oct. 3, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, October 6, 2025, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Variance request for Campuzano Francisco represented by Matthew Fore with Miller Engineers and Associates, Inc. for a Lot Width Variance to deviate from the required 80 ft. to 33 ft., a Lot Depth Variance to deviate from the required 125 ft. to 56 ft., a Lot Area Variance to deviate from the required 10,000 sq ft. to 1,848 sq ft., a Front Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 50 ft. to eight (8) ft, a Rear Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 25 ft. to seven (7) ft, and a Side Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 15 ft. to five (5) ft. in a Highway Commercial (HC) Zoned District located at 105 Universe Rd, Morgan City, LA -Sec.26 T16S R12E; -Parcel Id# 2984281043.00- Lot Tract A-B-C-D-A Per Plat 16M 145368 Acq 463 344857.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of Adjustments
Barry Druilhet, Chairman
Adv. Sept. 19, 26,

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Local people can get a look at a short film based on a notorious Morgan City murder case and talk to the writer-director twice this weekend, at Franklin and Baton Rouge.
Matison LeBlanc, who is also producing the feature version of the film, will detail plans for “Ada and the Doc,” which is set to film in Morgan City this year.
At 7 p.m. Saturday, LeBlanc will appear at the Teche Theatre, 501 Main St., Franklin, for her presentation, followed “by a screening of the proof-of-concept short film” and aquestion-and-answer session.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased with cash or by Venmo.
IMDb describes the film this way: “In 1927 southern Louisiana, subversive housewife Ada LeBoeuf is put on trial alongside her alleged lover for the grisly murder of her husband in one of the most explosive sex-murder trials ever reported.”
IMDb says the stars are Chelsea Bryan, Matthew Paul Martinez and Patrick Logan.
On Sunday, a discussion of the film will be part of “Her Lens – Louisiana Women in Film” 4-7:30 p.m. at the Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge. The event includes Louisiana short films, live music, yoga, art vendors and card games by women for everyone.
The “Ada and the Doc” screening and a question-and-answer session will be 5:20-6:20 p.m. Tickets will be $15, payable by cash or credit card, or purchased in advance at ManshipTheatre.org.