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A calculation error has resulted in overcharges on natural gas bills for Berwick residents, and the town government is working to straighten the problem out.
About 3,000 residential and business customers were affected, Mayor Duval Arthur said.
Arthur asked for some cooperation from affected customers.
He said that people who pay the overcharge will receive credit to be applied to next month's bill.
People who are on fixed incomes or absolutely cannot afford the overcharge can come to Town Hall and have their bill recalculated, the mayor said.
But Arthur said the town government can't handle all 3,000 bills that way.
Anyone with questions should call 985-384-8858.
A 25-year-old man was charged with aggravated battery in Morgan City after he struck an individual with an object, Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.
—Chad A. Ross Jr., 25, of East Garner Drive in Morgan City, was arrested at 7:49 p.m. Saturday on charges of domestic abuse battery and aggravated battery.
Officers responded to a home on East Garner Drive regarding a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived, and Ross was identified as the suspect involved. Police learned that Ross struck an individual with an object, Blair said. Ross was jailed.
Blair reported that officers responded to 133 calls and reported the following arrests:
—Robert J. Gussman Jr., 46, of Aucoin Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:47 p.m. Friday on a charge of disturbing the peace by offensive language.
—Tiffany N. Chauvin, 35, of Aucoin Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:47 p.m. on a charge of disturbing the peace-offensive language.
Officer responded to a home on Aucoin Street for a disturbance where Gussman and Chauvin were identified as suspects. Both were yelling and using profanities, Blair said. Gussman and Chauvin were jailed.
— Varice K. Richardson, 25, of Friendship Alley in Amelia, was arrested at 12:21 p.m. Friday on a warrant charging him with two counts of failure to pay a fine.
Richardson was transported from St. Mary Parish jail to the Morgan City Police Department on a city court warrant. Richardson was jailed.
—Chad M. Carmouche, 39, of Second Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:49 a.m. Friday on a charge of possession of stolen things less than $1,000.
Officers responded to a motel on Brashear Avenue for a possible stolen license plate on a vehicle. The vehicle was located, and the plate was stolen, Blair said. The owner was located and identified as Carmouche. Carmouche was jailed.
—Emily M. Guidry, 18, of Swan Avenue in Houma, was arrested at 5:08 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and no turn signal.
—Zachary M. Cartolano , 23, of Camille Street in Houma, was arrested at 5:08 p.m. Friday on a warrant charging him with failure to appear in court.
Guidry was the driver involved in a traffic stop for no turn signal in the area of Onstead Street. Guidry was in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Blair said. The passenger in the vehicle, Cartolano, had an active warrant for the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office. Both Guidry and Cartolano were jailed.
—Agatha M. McCleary , 26, of Roderick Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 9:01 p.m. Friday on a warrant charging her with failure to pay a probation fee.
—Lee M. Banicky , 29, of Roderick Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 9:01 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
McCleary was located at her home on Roderick Street and arrested on a city court warrant. Banicky was also in the home. Banicky was in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Blair said. McCleary and Banicky were jailed.
—Allen C. Lennep, 62, of Freret Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 5:12 a.m. Saturday on a charge of simple battery.
Officers responded to a home on Barrow Street regarding a disturbance. When officers arrived, Allen Lennep was identified as the suspect in a battery. Lennep was located in the home and arrested. Lennep was jailed.
—Sharon L. Gier , 23, of Denham Springs, was arrested at 6:47 p.m. Saturday on a charge of possession of marijuana.
Gier was the driver involved in a traffic stop in the area of Federal Avenue. Gier was in possession of suspected marijuana, Blair said. Gier was jailed.
—Carlos J. Johnson, 57, of Marshall Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:43 p.m. Saturday on charges of criminal mischief-false emergency and possession of marijuana.
— Teligia M. Busby, 53, of Marshall Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:43 p.m. Saturday on charges of criminal mischief-false emergency and possession of marijuana.
Officers responded to a home on Federal Avenue regarding a medical emergency. Officers arrived and located Johnson and Busby. Police discovered that there was no medical emergency and information given was false, Blair said.
Johnson and Busby were also in possession of suspected marijuana, Blair said. Both were jailed.
—David V. Santiago, 31, of Kileen, Texas, was arrested at 12:31 a.m. Sunday on charges of DWI first offense, reckless operation and possession of oxycodone hydrochloride.
Santiago was involved in vehicle crash in the area of La. 182 near Everett Street. Santiago appeared intoxicated and did poorly on a field sobriety test, Blair said. He was also in possession of a pill identified as oxycodone hydrochloride, Blair said.
Santiago registered 0.245 grams-percent blood alcohol content on a chemical test, Blair said. Santiago was jailed.
—Chad M. Hebert, 41, of Roderick Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:37 a.m. Sunday on a charge of simple battery.
Officers responded to a home on Roderick Street regarding a disturbance. Officers arrived, and Hebert was identified as a suspect. Police learned that Herbert committed a battery on an individual, Blair said. Hebert was located, arrested and jailed.
—Randy J. Segura, 32, of Glenwood Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:38 p.m. Sunday on warrants charging him with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, and a charge of possession of marijuana second offense.
Segura was located in the area of Second and Everett streets and arrested on warrants. Segura also had suspected marijuana in his possession, Blair said. Segura was jailed.
—Tara L. Trahan, 38, of Susan Drive in Morgan City, was arrested at 5:04 p.m. Sunday on charges of criminal trespass and possession of drug paraphernalia.
—James R. Guerin Jr., 41, of La. 182 in Patterson, was arrested at 5:04 p.m. Sunday on charges of criminal trespass, possession of drug paraphernalia and on two warrants charging him with failure to appear in court.
Officers responded to a home on Fourth Street regarding possible trespassers on the property. Officers arrived and located Trahan and Guerin. Police received information from the property owner that no one was allowed on the property, Blair said.
Both Trahan and Guerin were in possession of drug paraphernalia, Blair said. Guerin had active warrants for city court and the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office. Both were jailed.
—Jodi Charpentier , 34, of Gary Street in Pierre Part, was arrested at 7:34 p.m. Sunday on charges of improper lane usage, driving under suspension and no insurance.
—Robert Wyatt, 32, of Ann Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 7:34 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
A traffic stop was done on a vehicle on Victor II Boulevard for swerving in and out of the lane of travel. The driver, Charpentier , had a suspended driver’s license. The vehicle also had no insurance, Blair said.
The passenger, Wyatt, was in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Blair said. Both were jailed.
—Jessie J. Grady, 43, of Two Brothers Lane in Amelia, was arrested at 10:56 p.m. Sunday on a charge of disturbing the peace intoxicated
Officers responded to a home on Second Street regarding a disturbance. Grady, the suspect, appeared intoxicated, Blair said. Grady was jailed.
— Kahnie Gaudet , 48, of Railroad Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 12:29 a.m. Saturday on a warrant charging her with failure to pay probation fees.
Gaudet was located Railroad Avenue and arrested on a city court warrant. Gaudet was jailed.
—Fred P. Kenner, 32, of Grace Street in Siracusa , was arrested at 2:18 a.m. Saturday on a warrant charging him with three counts of failure to pay fines.
Kenner was located on Oriole Street and arrested on a city court warrant. Kenner was jailed.
— De’arius D. Young, 19, of Eighth Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 12:29 a.m. Monday on charges of improper lane usage, mirrors required and possession of marijuana.
An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Sixth and Marguerite streets for swerving in and out the lane of travel. The driver, Young, was in possession of suspected marijuana, Blair said. Young was jailed.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that deputies responded to 105 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrests in east St. Mary Parish:
—Jason Cavalier, 41, of Cremo Lane in Patterson, was arrested at 5:58 a.m. Friday on charges of aggravated assault on an officer with weapon, resisting a police officer with force or violence, possession of drug paraphernalia, disturbing the peace intoxicated and on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.
A deputy was dispatched to a business in Amelia in reference to a suspicious person. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with business personnel who stated that a male subject was in the business acting suspiciously. The deputy made contact with the subject, identified as Cavalier, and observed that Cavalier appeared to be intoxicated, Smith said.
While the deputy was talking with Cavalier, he put his hands in his pockets and refused to follow instructions, the sheriff said. Through the investigation, drug paraphernalia was found on him. The deputy was also advised that Cavalier held an active warrant for his arrest. As the deputy attempted to take him into custody, Cavalier resisted arrest violently, Smith said. Cavalier was jailed with no bail set.
—Shelia Naranjos , 52, of Beadle Street in Amelia, was arrested at 10:40 p.m. Friday on a charge of theft.
A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista was dispatched to a business in reference to a theft. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with business personnel who stated that a female subject had attempted to leave the business with merchandise for which she had not paid. The deputy made contact with the woman, identified as Naranjos, and arrested her. Naranjos was released on a summons to appear in court May 2.
—Herman Solone , 27, of Fifth Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:11 p.m. Friday on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of contempt of court/terms of probation.
A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista was dispatched to a business in reference to a theft complaint. While investigating the complaint, the deputy learned that Solone, who held an active warrant for his arrest, was sitting inside a vehicle in the parking lot. The deputy made contact with Solone and advised him of the warrant. Solone was jailed with no bail set.
—Heidi Sams , 40, of Polaris Street in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 9:13 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of failing to pay probation fee.
A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista was dispatched to a home on Polaris Street in reference to a complaint of an injured bird. While investigating the complaint, the deputy made contact with Sams and learned of an active warrant for her arrest.
The deputy advised her of the warrant and transported her to parish jail for booking. Sams was then transported to another agency.
—Patrick Lemoine , 26, of Main Street in Patterson, was arrested at 8:36 a.m. Saturday on a charge of criminal trespassing.
A deputy patrolling the area of Patterson was dispatched to the area of Zenor Road in reference to a vehicle stuck in the mud. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with a representative of the levee operations with St. Mary Parish who stated that a vehicle had been reported stuck in the mud.
During the investigation, a man identified as Lemoine returned to the scene and claimed ownership of the vehicle, Smith said. Lemoine was released on a summons to appear in court May 2.
—Kalyn Gros , 29, of Pecan Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 12:37 a.m. Monday on charges of resisting a police officer with force or violence, battery on a police officer, disturbing the peace intoxicated and on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of entry/remaining where forbidden.
A deputy was dispatched to a business in the Berwick area in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with another deputy who advised to check a vehicle at a boat landing. The deputies traveled to the location and found a vehicle with a male subject and a female subject standing outside the vehicle in an argument.
The deputies made contact with the female subject, identified as Gros , and could smell a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from her, Smith said. During the investigation, the deputies were advised of an active warrant for her arrest.
The deputies advised her of the warrant and while taking her into custody. She resisted violently, Smith said. Gros was jailed with no bail set.
—Brandy Wiggins, 43, of Aristile Road in Bayou L’Ourse , was arrested at 2:52 a.m. Monday on charges of license plate lights required, driving under suspension and on two warrants for failure to appear on the charges of criminal neglect of family.
A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista observed a vehicle without its license plate illuminated. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Wiggins. Through the stop, the deputy was advised by dispatch of active warrants for Wiggins’ arrest. Wiggins was transported to parish jail with bail set at $9,119.84.
— Briony Delira-Nunez, 22, of South Verrett Street in Amelia, was arrested at 10:40 p.m. Sunday on a warrant charging her with battery of a dating partner.
A deputy went to a home on South Verrett Street in reference to a subject holding an active warrant. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the subject, Delira -Nunez.
The deputy advised her of the active warrant. Delira -Nunez was jailed with no bail set.
—Jose Rodriguez, 22, unknown address, was arrested at 8:17 p.m. Sunday on a warrant charging him with battery of a dating partner and criminal damage to property-simple.
A deputy patrolling the Morgan City area observed a subject known as Rodriguez, who was known to have an active warrant, Smith said. The deputy made contact with Rodriguez and advised him of the active warrant. Rodriguez was jailed with no bail set.
Berwick Police Chief David Leonard reported the following arrests:
—Kelly Hukill II, 30, of Oregon Street in Berwick, was arrested at 12:43 p.m. Friday on a warrant charging him with possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $1,500.
—Michael Lancon, 48, of Arlington Street in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 1:32 p.m. Sunday on a charge of attempted theft. Lancon posted $301 cash bail.
—Russell Allen, 49, of La. 182 in Morgan City, was arrested at 1:32 Sunday on a charge of attempted theft. Cash bail was set at $301.
— Dex Clements, 32, of River Road in Berwick, was arrested at 8:57 p.m. Sunday on a warrant charging him with sexual battery. No bail was set yet.
Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported the following arrest:
—Troy Anthony Benoit, 55, of Kem Street in Patterson, was arrested at 7:36 p.m. Sunday on a charge of simple assault. Benoit was jailed on $332 cash bail.
—The Atchafalaya should unite Berwick and Morgan City, not separate them. Morgan City’s downtown could be a cultural and commercial hub centering on Lawrence Park. Berwick should enhance its status as a waterfront venue for festivals and entertainment.
—Both downtowns should have more places for people to live.
—Housing development should focus on the affordable end of the market to convert a portion of a large commuter population into a resident population.
—It’s time to get serious about economic diversification. The Port of Morgan City and other local officials should band together to secure enough money to keep the local waterways dredged to accommodate shipping.
—And local agencies should come together again, this time develop ways to make the region more resilient to dramatic changes resulting from sea-level rise or demographic and economic trends.
Those are among the recommendations in an Urban Land Institute study commissioned by St. Mary Excel. Last year, as a 4-year-old economic downturn dragged on, members of Excel raised $135,000 from local governments and private sources to pay for the study.
The purpose of the study was finding ways to increase “the Morgan City and Berwick population through job creation in diversified businesses, both new and existing. Their growing belief is that area residents must be more strategic in defining their community through a diversified economy,” according to the study.
The Urban Land Institute describes itself as “a global, member-driven organization comprising more than 42,000 real estate and urban development professionals dedicated to advancing the Institute’s mission of providing leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. ...
“Drawing on the community’s resources of the waterways and its strategic location, the ULI panel’s assignment was centered on job creation and an improved quality of life.”
During presentations to local governments, members of Excel said they originally wanted a parishwide study, but Morgan City-Berwick was eventually selected to make the focus more manageable.
A seven-member institute panel composed of urban planning specialists visited the area in September. They toured local sites and facilities and interviewed 100 people about the needs of the area.
Among the key recommendations:
—The past is history. The study says the region has felt the sting of booms and busts because of its ties to the energy industry. “The time has come to learn from the past and support substantive diversification of the local economy. This step will require appointing newer, younger, and more diverse voices on committees who will participate in the decision-making process.”
—The study area is lively. The region has the historic homes, existing industry, the Atchafalaya and nearby swamps to support the tourism industry. But “a Tri-City brand needs to be identified to differentiate the area from the rest of St. Mary Parish and the Gulf Coast.”
—Differentiate downtown Morgan City and Berwick through specialization: “Both communities’ downtown cores should be specialized to complement each other rather than compete.”
Morgan City should specialize in retail and commercial uses, and Berwick should specialize in recreational uses, the study said.
Enhancing residential and commercial uses where appropriate in the Lawrence Park-Freret-Everett-Front Street area could eventually establish downtown as an alternative to shopping day trips to Houma.
Berwick should develop a Main Street initiative, similar to and maybe allied with Morgan City’s.
—The industrial sector has potential, especially because the area’s position makes it a good place to receive and ship cargo from the rest of the country, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America.
“Once a strategy is in place to maintain proper depth of the river, opportunities exist to better support existing businesses and position the area as an innovative maritime support hub situated in a safe harbor.”
One suggestion was to develop a database of vessels and other equipment due for repair and to approach the owners to promote the region as a place to have the work done.
Another suggestion: a seafood co-op to share the cost of ice, marketing and other expenses.
Because business people said dealing with local governments can be confusing, the study suggested an online one-stop shop for developers and people trying to open new businesses.
—Understand the social, economic and environmental vulnerabilities. “Some shocks and stressors, such as the changing oil industry, are out of the community’s control. But this can be an opportunity to make the Tri-City region a base for a new economy built around innovation and technology to mitigate these changes. The cost of doing nothing is extremely large.”
One potential source of vulnerability is sea-level rise. The continuing levee project means much of Morgan City and Berwick will be well protected. But the next 10 to 30 years could bring a rise of 1.25 feet to 3.8 feet in area water levels, creating near-term problems with drainage system outfalls, the study said.
In the long term, Lake End Park could become inaccessible as public property, the study said.
The study said closing the levee system is vital. It also recommends exploring tools such as land swaps and transferable development rights to steer development into protected areas while encouraging the restoration of natural habitats in vulnerable areas.
The knowledge gained through projects like the Drainage District 2 and Levee District levee improvements could itself become an exportable resource.
—The state of housing needs greater attention. The study advocates expanding housing opportunities for all economic sectors and enforcing codes as a way of “reinstating neighborhood pride and welcoming infill and housing revitalization, sometimes multifamily, development in both communities.”
The study generally recommends encouraging developing and rehabilitating homes in established neighborhoods, where public utilities and streets already exist, to fill a need for mid- and upper-level housing.
Morgan City and Berwick need more affordable homes and more multifamily units for short-term tenants, such as Coast Guard members who serve two-year hitches here.
The study recommends a demonstration project developing mixed-income multifamily units in the Brownell Homes site.
—A lot can be gained from collaboration and consolidation. The study says local administrations should look for ways to work together to save on purchasing and other needs. And “consolidation of taxing entities whenever and wherever possible should occur.”
“This study will cross over administrations,” Morgan City Mayor Frank “Boo” Grizzaffi said Sunday. “It has a clearly defined path for our communities.
“It is extremely important we act on the suggestions in order for this not to be just another study. Improving quality of life, rebranding our economy and promoting our culture are very obtainable goals.”
Hearing Feb. 21
A public hearing "to discuss use of the report to build our area" is scheduled for 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Welcome Center.
You can find a link to the study on this story at StMaryNow.com.
BATON ROUGE — As the weather begins to warm up, Louisiana gardeners are preparing for spring. And many are anticipating that first opportunity to begin work in their gardens and flower beds.
With that in mind, the LSU AgCenter has announced its lineup of spring garden shows and expos that will kick off in March and continue into May in Alexandria, Hammond, Raceland, Baton Rouge, Covington, Lake Charles and New Orleans.
March 8, Alexandria
The LSU AgCenter Central Region will host a Spring Garden Seminar and Expo from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 8 at the Louisiana State Evacuation Shelter south of LSUA.
“This event will allow participants to meet with exhibitors and view garden products, services and accessories on display,” said Sara Shields, AgCenter Master Gardener coordinator.
The event will feature come-and-go educational sessions on common garden topics and allow for networking with garden clubs and plant societies.
The educational session will feature talks on raised bed construction, soil selection, basic design and maintenance of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems, emerging landscape diseases, combatting weed in the landscape and hazard trees in the landscape.
Questions regarding the event can be sent to Shield at srshields@agcenter.lsu.edu.
March 9 and 10, Baton Rouge
The 15th annual Baton Rouge Spring Garden Show is set for March 9 and 10 at the John M. Parker Coliseum on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge.
The show will run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day and include numerous vendors selling plants and a variety of yard, garden and patio merchandise.
LSU AgCenter horticulturist Ed Bush said the floor of the coliseum will be transformed into a world of plants and gardens for the event.
“You also will be able to walk next door and talk to some of the world’s best chili cooks,” Bush said. In addition to the garden show, participants also can visit the 11th annual Louisiana State and Regional Chili Cook-off in front of the coliseum.
Children’s activities also will be available.
For information, contact Carol Johnson at 225-578-1813.
March 15 and 16, Covington
The St. Tammany Master Gardeners will offer the 19th annual Northshore Garden Show and Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 15 and 16.
More than 50 vendors will sell plants and other garden-related items.
The event will be at the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds, 1301 N. Florida St. in Covington. There is a $5 gate fee for all individuals over 18 years old. Proceeds from the garden show help fund the Bobby Fletcher Sr. Scholarship and the St. Tammany Master Gardener Association Scholarship.
Educational programs will feature topics ranging from insect pollinators and southern landscape plants to wildlife in the landscape and Louisiana Super Plants. The programs will be held both days of the show from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
For additional information, contact William Afton at 985-875-2635.
March 22 to 23, Lake Charles
The 20th annual Southwest Louisiana Garden Conference and Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 22 and 23 in the Burton Coliseum at 7001 Gulf Highway in Lake Charles.
The event will feature gardening, flowers, trees, shrubs, garden accessories, books, demonstrations, educational lectures and general garden tools.
Area, regional and interstate exhibitors and vendors will be there to assist with plant and garden needs.
Admission is $3 for adults and free for children 12 and under.
For information, contact Robert Turley at 337-721-4080 ext. 6502 or rturley@agcenter.lsu.edu.
March 29, West Monroe
The 11th annual Northeast Louisiana Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale will be held on March 29 at the Pavilion at Seventh Square in West Monroe.
The sale will feature vegetables and herbs, houseplants, tropical, flowing vines, butterfly garden plants and many others.
LSU AgCenter horticulture agent Kerry Heafner said local Master Gardeners will be available to help visitors select plants. They will also answer questions, provide gardening tips and even help load customers’ car.
The pavilion is located at 1700 N. Seventh St.
For information, contact Heafner at 318-323-2251.
April 6, Shreveport
The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners will hold its annual spring plant sale from 8 a.m. until noon on April 6 at the Randle T. Moore Center at 3101 Fairfield Ave.
LSU AgCenter horticulture agent Mark Wilson said the sale will feature Louisiana Super Plants, perennials, shade garden plants, native plants and many others.
For information, contact Wilson at 318-698-0010 or visit www.nwlamg.weebly.com.
April 7 and 8, New Orleans
The 39th annual New Orleans Spring Garden Show will be held at the City Park Botanical Garden from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on April 6 and 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on April 7.
Joe Willis and Anna Timmerman, LSU AgCenter horticulture agents in the New Orleans area, said the show will feature plant and garden products, exhibits and sales throughout the garden as well as a kids discovery area, educational programs, music, and arts and crafts.
Master Gardeners and AgCenter horticulture experts will be available to answer questions from homeowners, who also may pick up boxes for their soil samples to be analyzed by the LSU AgCenter Soil Testing Lab for a fee.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Children under 5 and members of Friends of City Park may enter for free.
For information, contact Willis at 504-483-9471 or Timmerman at 504-736-6519.
April 27, Amite
The Tangipahoa Master Gardener Association along with the LSU AgCenter will host its 2019 Spring Garden Day on April 27 at the Florida Parishes Arena at 1301 NW Central Ave. in Amite City from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Parking and admission is $5 per vehicle. The event will feature childrens activities, a plant swap, plant sale, gardening seminars, gardening and agriculture exhibits, the plant diagnostic center and concessions.
For information, contact Melissa Ordoyne at 985-748-5462 or Annie Coco at 985-789-4301 or anniecoco400@gmail.com.
April 27, Raceland
The La-Terre Master Gardener Plant Sale will be held April 27 at the Lafourche Parish AgCenter office in Raceland beginning at 8 a.m.
For information about the La-Terre Master Gardener Plant Sale, contact Barton Joffrion at bjoffrion@agcenter.lsu.edu or 985-873-6495.
ST. MARY NAACP
Meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, at Walmsley United Methodist Church, 608 Ferret St., Morgan City. Public welcome.
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Patterson High graduate Charles Ladday Jr. received the Modern Day Technology Leader-Outstanding Achievement Award over the weekend at the Black Engineer of the Year Awards STEM Global Competitiveness Conference in Washington, D.C.
Ladday works for Lockheed Martin in Texas.
He is the son of Sandra Ladday, who is originally from Patterson and lives in Florida, and the late Charles Ladday Sr. Ladday is married to Nneka Ladday, who is also from Patterson. They live with their two children in Fort Worth, Texas.
Ladday graduated from Patterson High in 1998 and received his bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering at DeVry University in Irving, Texas, and his MBA from the University of Phoenix in 2005. He joined Lockheed Martin in 2001.
Ladday received the Black Engineer Award of the Year Science Spectrum Trailblazer honor in 2014.
“He believes his strength to continue to grow, learn, and succeed comes from his love of his family, support of his friends and colleagues, and his strong belief in providing an example that others might use to achieve their own success,” the family said in an emailed statement.
“His motto, Philippians 4:13, ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,’ has been one he’s carried since middle school."
Franklin Banner-Tribune
P.O. Box 566, Franklin, LA 70538
Phone: 337-828-3706
Fax: 337-828-2874
Morgan City Review
1014 Front Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
Phone: 985-384-8370
Fax: 985-384-4255