The St. Mary Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting Friday for Cloud Busters vape shop, located at 619 Southeast Blvd. in Bayou Vista. The store opened March 7 and is locally owned and operated.
Anthony “Chip” Morella, P.T., Cert DN, has completed the necessary continuing education that is required by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board for a physical therapist to perform dry needling. Morella completed his course work with the Dry Needling Institute of the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy and is now allowed to use the designation of “Cert. DN.”
“Dry needling is a physical intervention which utilizes filiform needles to stimulate trigger points in a patient’s body for treatment of neuromuscular pain and functional movement deficits,” as defined by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board. Morella said dry needling is another modality that he will utilize in treating the many conditions he sees involving pain or loss of function of muscles, joints and the nervous system.
A 30-year-old Patterson man was caught with cocaine and methamphetamine after detectives conducted a search warrant at his home, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum said in a news release.
—Brennan Tabor, 30, of Hendricks Street in Patterson, was arrested at 9:32 p.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of hydrocodone, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of a controlled dangerous substance law-drug-free zone.
St. Mary Sheriff’s Office narcotics section detectives and members of the Morgan City Police Department narcotics division conducted a search warrant at a home on Hendricks Street.
Detectives located bags of powdered cocaine, methamphetamine, a glass pipe used for smoking illegal drugs and a hydrocodone pill in Tabor’s vehicle, Anslum said.
During the execution of the warrant, detectives seized other illegal drugs at the home, Anslum said. Detectives say arrest warrants are pending from the investigation. Tabor was jailed with no bail set.
Anslum reported that deputies responded to 48 complaints and reported the following arrest in east St. Mary Parish:
—Kacy Norman, 32, of Nevada Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:13 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of violation of protective orders.
A deputy responded to the call for service and found that Norman contacted the victim via phone violating a court order. Norman was jailed with no bail set.
Morgan City Police Chief James Blair reported that officers responded to 39 calls and reported the following arrests:
—Cortez Francois, 22, of Garber Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant charging him with attempted simple burglary and criminal trespassing.
Francois was located and arrested at the police department on a warrant. The warrant stems from a March 19 investigation when officers responded to the area of Aycock Street in regard to an attempted vehicle burglary.
Francois was identified as a suspect in that investigation. Francois allegedly attempted to gain entry into a vehicle, Blair said. The investigation continued and a warrant was prepared for Francois’ arrest. Francois was jailed.
—Louis D. Topham, 42, of La. 182 in Morgan City, was arrested at 3:39 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of theft by shoplifting.
Patrol officers responded to a business in the area of La. 182 in regard to a complaint of a shoplifter. Officers arrived and Topham was identified. Topham allegedly took merchandise valued at $25.90, Blair said. Topham was jailed.
Berwick Police Chief James Blair reported the following arrest:
—Ingrid Brown, 33, of North Eighth Street in Thibodaux, was arrested at 8:53 p.m. Tuesday on charges of stop sign violation and driving under suspension. Brown posted $1,250 bail.
Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle reported no arrests.
The Morgan City Easter Egg Hunt was Wednesday at Lawrence Park.
The Patterson Cypress Sawmill Festival’s Miss and Master Sawblade pageant will be held April 8 at the Patterson Area Civic Center. The event is part of the Patterson Cypress Sawmill Festival being held April 6-8 at Kemper Williams Park near Patterson.
Boys and girls divisions are available. Entry fee is $40 payable in cash or money order only.
Girls division includes Tiny Miss, 0-23 months; Petite Miss, 2-4 years; Little Miss, 5-7 years , Deb Miss, 8-10 years and Junior Miss, 11-13 years. Boys division includes Tiny Master, 0-23 months and Master Saw Blade, 2-4 years.
Registration times are 8:30-9:30 a.m. ages 0-4 years with the pageant for that age starting at 10 a.m. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for older groups with the pageant for that age starting at 1 p.m.
Attire for participants is Sunday best with age appropriate hair and light makeup (not glitz).
Division winners receive a crown and banner, and are presented at the festival. Alternates receive a placement gift. A fashion and photogenic winners will be presented with a gift. A 4-by-6 headshot may be presented the day of the parent.
For entry form is available via a Google Form link provided by emailing pcsfpageants@gmail.com or a completed form may be printed and turned in during registration time on April 8. Forms will appear periodically in The Daily Review.
For more information contact Rachel Lemoine or Carley Canty at pcsfpageants@gmail.com.
This year’s festival will also feature amusement rides, The All American Lumber Jack Show, an arts and crafts show, Classic Car Show, White Tiger Discovery, softball tournament, an old engine display, Cypress Sawmill Festival Shuttle Tours with guest music hosts, live bands and more.
The Cypress Sawmill Festival has also partnered with the Road To 3rd Street — Songs on the Bayou Festival this year for a variety of musical events and guests.
Proceeds from the festival go to the building fund for the Louisiana State Museum—Patterson. The museum features the Wendell-Williams Aviation Collection and the Cypress Sawmill Collection.
BATON ROUGE — Garden insects will be the featured subjects at the Children’s Garden program at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden from 9 to 11 a.m. on April 28.
The Children’s Garden Series presents hands-on activities for 6- to 12-year-olds, said AgCenter fruit and vegetable specialist Kiki Fontenot.
The April program will present “Creepy Crawly, Good and Bad — Having Fun with Insects.”
“Millions of insects are invading our gardens. But don’t panic. Some are good; some are bad,” Fontenot said. “Children will be able to investigate the insects that may be found in their own yards and gardens.”
Attendance is limited, and a $15 fee is required for each child. Reser-vations must be made in advance by email to Angie Wall at angwall@cox.net. Parents or guardians must stay with children during the event.
Participants will receive snacks and garden take-home crafts.
The LSU AgCenter Children’s Garden Series is hosted by the East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners. The Botanic Gardens at Burden is located off I10 at 4560 Essen Lane in Baton Rouge.
Information about these and other events at the Botanic Gardens at Burden is available at www.LSUAgCenter.com/BotanicGardens or by calling 225-763-3990.
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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.
Tuesday, March 27
7:46 a.m. Franklin; Complaint.
7:54 a.m. Front and Belanger streets; Crash.
8:13 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Narcotics complaint.
9:22 a.m. 1900 block of Federal Avenue; Crash.
9:39 a.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Theft.
10:25 a.m. 400 block of Bowman Street; Battery.
11:59 a.m. 1600 block of North Second Street; Medical.
12:22 p.m. 300 block of Glenwood Street; Medical.
1:19 p.m. 600 block of Leona Street; Suspicious vehicle.
1:52 p.m. 1900 block of Federal Avenue; Disturbance.
3:30 p.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Theft.
4:06 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
4:14 p.m. Glenwood Street; Suspicious subject.
5:12 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Search warrant.
5:21 p.m. Ninth Street and Brashear Avenue; Crash.
6:24 p.m. Bowman Street; Theft.
7:08 p.m. 3000 block of Roderick Street; Animal complaint.
7:57 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Building check.
8:20 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182 East; Building check.
8:31 p.m. 7000 block of La. 182 East; Complaint.
9:28 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Assistance.
9:36 p.m. 1500 block of Nevada Street; Assistance.
10:45 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Building check.
11:47 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182 East; Medical emergency.
Wednesday, March 28
2:47 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182 East; Suspicious vehicle.
3:20 a.m. 2400 block of Sixth Street; Building check.
3:24 a.m. Short Street; Suspicious person.
5:44 a.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
Edward Broussard, age 57, a native and a resident of Jeanerette, passed away on Friday, March 23 at 1:30 a.m. at his residence.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Jones Funeral Home Chapel in Franklin, from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial following in the Sorrell Community Cemetery.
Edward leaves to cherish his memories; his companion of fourteen years, Ms. Shirley Ann Williams of Jeanerette; two daughters, Christy Ann Chassion of New Iberia, La., and Crystal Dixson of Beaumont, TX; five brothers, Peter Lumpkin, Jr., and Edarryl Lumpkin both of New Iberia, La., and Jerry Sorrell of Four Corners, Sander Sorrell of Houston, TX., and Gilord Sorrell of Humble, TX; four sisters, Veronica Clay and Dora Ann Sutton both of Jeanerette, La., Albertha Manual of Lydia, La., and Clara Bell Jackson of Four Corners; two grandchildren , sisters-in-law and a host of relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and stepfather.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City-Jeanerette-Franklin-Houma in charge of arrangements.
Visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.
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