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AMEGENE WATTS FANGUE

Tue, 08/07/2018 - 10:17am

Amegene Watts Fangue, 78, a native of Monticello, Arkansas and resident of Berwick, died Sunday, August 5, 2018.
She is survived by two sons, Blaine Fabre of Huntsville, Texas and Scotty Fabre of Berwick; a daughter, Antoinette Fabre of Berwick; a brother, Ray Green of North Louisiana; a sister, Barbara Broussard of New Iberia; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and a sister.
Services will be held at a later date.
Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

S&P Festival Children’s Day royalty drawing is Aug. 12

Tue, 08/07/2018 - 9:56am

Children invited to free event at Bayou Vista Spray Park

Area children are invited to participate in the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival’s Children’s Day King and Queen Event being held at the Spray Park in Bayou Vista on Aug. 12. The event will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
All children are welcome to attend the free party, however; only children ages 8 to 12 will be eligible to enter the drawing that selects the 2018 Children’s Day King and Queen.
Children’s Day 2017 King Gabriel Nelson and Queen Emma Rose Schaff will select the 2018 royalty in a random drawing during the event. Entry forms may be filled out at the Spray Park on the day of the event. There is no entry fee.
The new royalty will be presented at the adult royal coronation on Aug. 25 at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium.
The 2018 Children’s Day King and Queen will reign over the Children’s Day Activities that begin at 9 a.m. Sept. 1 in Lawrence Park in Morgan City. Children are encouraged by festival officials to participate in a host of free field games, races and more.
The Children’s Day Mini Street Parade will start at 11 a.m. at First Street and Lawrence Park.
All children who participate and are present at the drawing on Aug. 12 will be eligible to ride on a float in the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival Parade at 3 p.m. Sept. 2 in downtown Morgan City.
Children’s Day is part of the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival set Aug. 30-Sept. 3 in downtown Morgan City. Children are also invited to attend the opening ceremonies of the festival at 5 p.m. Aug. 30 in front of Mitchell Brothers Carnival on Second Street in Morgan City.
The Children’s Day King and Queen Event is sponsored by Baker Ari-Forest Properties in honor of Dot and Melvin Blanchard.
For more information, contact the festival office at 985-385-0703.

Patterson Garden Club donates to Hattie Watts

Tue, 08/07/2018 - 9:53am

Patterson Garden Club President Evelyn Estay presented a $100 donation to Hattie Watts Elementary for this year’s activities. Accepting the donation is school secretary Connie Gautreaux.

COA seeking board members

Tue, 08/07/2018 - 9:50am

St. Mary Council on Aging is in search of persons willing to serve as board members.
The organization that serves seniors throughout St. Mary Parish needs individuals in planning, implementing and evaluating various programs for persons over the age of 60.
Interested persons must be adult residents of St. Mary Parish and willing to donate their time and talent to assure continuous service of senior activities.
For more information contact Executive Director Beverly Domengeaux at 337-907-6321.
Active seniors are invited to participate in senior center activities in Franklin, Morgan City and Patterson. There is also a membership campaign set for Aug. 6-31.

Public input sought by levee board west of Charenton Canal

Tue, 08/07/2018 - 9:50am

St. Mary Parish District’s board will meet Thursday in Franklin.
Though the regular meeting is set for 6 p.m. in the parish council chambers on the fifth floor of the St. Mary Parish Courthouse, there will be a public hearing at 5 p.m. for residents west of the Charenton Navigation and Drainage Canal to receive information and provide input to flood control issues in that area.
Executive Director Tim Matte said the levee district’s master plan includes that area, and the district is studying alternatives, locations and what it can afford to augment control. There is no current funding for that section of the parish.
The district will explain its master plan and listen to public input.

Wife confused by attraction to female friend

Tue, 08/07/2018 - 9:19am

DEAR ABBY: I am a 50-year-old woman. I have been married to my husband for 28 years and never cheated. We have a good life together, and our sex life has always been great, but I have recently fallen in love with another woman. I haven’t told anyone, not even her. She has made several comments and advances toward me, but she frequently makes comments like, “I don’t swim in the lady pond.” The two of us recently went out of town together. When she kissed me on my neck, I pulled away and nothing more happened. I am positive ...

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Radio logs for Aug. 7

Tue, 08/07/2018 - 8:29am

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, Aug. 6

6:26 a.m. La. 182 and Ditch Avenue; Utilities.

7:43 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Alarm.

8:31 a.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Complaint.

9:53 a.m. 2600 block of Hemlock Street; 911 hang up call.

10:07 a.m. 900 block of Willard Street; Complaint.

10:29 a.m. 1400 block of North Third Street; Traffic incident.

10:56 a.m. 200 block of Roderick Street; Medical.

11 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Hit and run.

11:29 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Theft.

11:40 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Theft.

12:38 p.m. Marquis Manor; Alarm.

12:44 p.m. Glenwood Street; Telephone harassment.

12:49 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Crash.

12:52 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Animal complaint.

1:51 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Arrest.

2:32 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Arrest.

3:08 p.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Arrest.

3:30 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; 911 hang up call.

3:31 p.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Warrant.

3:33 p.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Complaint.

3:57 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Disturbance.

4:06 p.m. 900 block of Youngs Road; Animal Complaint.

4:47 p.m. 100 block of Headland Street; Disturbance.

5:13 p.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Complaint.

7:17 p.m. Allison Street; Medical emergency.

9:17 p.m. 1400 block of Dixie Homes; Warrant.

9:45 p.m. 2600 block of Hemlock Street; 911 hang up call.

9:58 p.m. Myrtle Street and Railroad Avenue; Stalled vehicle.

9:59 p.m. U.S. 90 East; Reckless driver.

10:53 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Stalled vehicle.

11:27 p.m. Sixth and Louisa streets; Disturbance.

11:54 p.m. La. 70; Vehicle accident.

Tuesday, Aug. 7

1:01 a.m. 1600 block of La. 70; Accident.

5:48 a.m. 1600 block of Victor II Boulevard; Residence burglary.

Duhe: Reinvest 100 percent of justice reform savings

Tue, 08/07/2018 - 8:09am

Louisiana leaders had the right idea when they pushed for criminal justice reform, but more of the savings from that reform should go to preventative and rehabilitative programs, 16th Judicial District Attorney Bo Duhe said Monday. Duhe was guest speaker during the St. Mary Industrial Group’s luncheon meeting at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City. The 16th Judicial District covers St. Mary, St. Martin and Iberia parishes. In June 2017, the state Legislature passed 10 bills known collectively as the justice reinvestment package. The legislation was meant to reform the state’s criminal justice system, remove Louisiana’s title as the most ...

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(Updated) Two missing juveniles found safe

Mon, 08/06/2018 - 2:05pm

Two juveniles who were reported missing from Bayou Vista on Monday have been found safe, according to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office.

They had last been seen at about 7 a.m. Monday headed to the skate park in Bayou Vista. The juveniles are identified as Kristin Blanc, 9, and Gabriel Berry, 10.

Higgins: Media miss point on immigration, trade

Mon, 08/06/2018 - 11:50am

By SHAUN HEAREN, Abbeville Meridional

Border security, immigration and the effects of tariffs have been hot-button topics throughout the nation.
As far as U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins is concerned, important details of those subjects are missed by merely looking at national headlines.
Higgins, a Port Barre Republican who represents Louisiana’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes St. Mary and St. Martin parishes, spoke on some of those details while visiting Abbeville on Friday morning.
President Donald Trump recently announced tariffs on imports of aluminum and steel, prompting other nations to place tariffs on U.S. exports, including soybeans, an essential crop to Vermilion Parish.
“We have been in constant contact with stakeholders here and the people I represent,” Higgins said. “I have had many conversations, meeting, and teleconferences with leaders of industry and agriculture.”
While some have said the tariffs will be a negative for businesses, farmers, and consumers in this country, Higgins said the aim of the tariffs is a better situation for Americans.
“The presidents’ goal here is not to injure American business,” Higgins said. “It’s repairing something that no one has had the courage to do, from the presidential level. That is to go to these major nation states that we trade with, that have been taking advantage of our generosity. They have been accessing the No. 1 market in the world, the consumer of the United States of America.They have been unfair.”
Higgins said that aspect can’t be pinned on any recent administration.
“You can go back as far as you want,” Higgins said. “You can go way back to find trade imbalance. Every deal has favored the other nation-state. When America has a level field, America wins.
“The president’s goal is to level that playing field.”
Higgins said he feels that goal will be met.
“I support the President’s overall goal,” Higgins said. “I want to bring wins back to America. It is going to require patience and some faith.”
Some of that has already been shown.
“Just last week,” Higgins said, “the European Union announced that it completely relaxed sanctions and tariffs on liquefied natural gas and soybeans.
“Does that sound like Louisiana?” Higgins added with a smile.
While Louisiana is not situated on the U.S.-Mexico border, Higgins said that as someone who has a vote in the House of Representatives, his vote can affect Americans who live in states that are on the border.
With that in mind, Higgins took time last year to scout the nearly 2,000-mile border, from south Texas to southern California.
“I talked to border security to see what they need,” Higgins said. “I wanted to see what is working for them and what needs improvement.
Some of them needed different things, from tech to roads being built, to four-wheel drive trucks to horses.
“We are giving them what they need to secure our borders.” As for one of Trump’s campaign promises, Higgins said a border wall will be useful in certain spots.
“We don’t need 2,000 miles of wall,” Higgins said. “We are not building a Great Wall of China. We don’t need 2,000 miles. You don’t need a 30-foot wall on top of a 200-foot cliff. You need 75 miles of the wall here and 30 miles there. You need about 900 in all.
“Not that it can’t be overcome (by someone trying to cross the border), but it’s a heck of a delay.”
For the countless people trying to cross the border, many of who are from Central America, Higgins said they want is not to keep people from immigrating to this country.
“America is the most generous and compassionate nation ever,” Higgins said. “America has, by far, the most generous immigration policy of any nation. Check what immigration looks like in Germany, France and some of these other countries. The laws we have are not harsh, but the laws we have must be enforced.”
For those crossing who are seeking asylum, Higgins said that is not off the table for anyone trying.
“We have 11 American consulates purposely placed across Mexico,”
Higgins explained. “They process the legal applications for asylum or political refugee status. We have that. It’s there. There are processes to seek asylum where you will not be separated you’re your child.”
Higgins is being challenged by Democrats Mildred "Mimi" Methvin, Larry Rader, "Rob" Anderson and Verone Thomas, by Republican Josh Guillory and by Libertarian Aaron J. Andrus.