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PUBLIC NOTICE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION MEETING OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #2 OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD ON
MARCH 4, 2026
A regular monthly business meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District #2 of the Parish of St. Mary was held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. in the Media Room of the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District Building located at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, LA 70380
PRESENT: Dr. William A. Cefalu, Jr., Jackie Cheramie, William Mc- Carty, Clarence Robinson, Jr., Angelena Brocato and Barry Dufrene
ABSENT: Thane Aucoin
Also present: William E. Bourgeois, Counsel for Hospital Service District #2
Dr. Cefalu called the meeting to order.
Dr. Cefalu lead in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was taken. Those Board Members present and those absent listed above.
On motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mr. McCarty and unanimously carried, the Board approved and signed the Minutes of February 4, 2026.
Dr. Cefalu open-ed the floor for Guest/public comments, to which there were none. Raymond Pisani with Respiratory Therapy at Ochsner St. Mary (OSM), Dr. Larry Nelson, Anaesthesiologist with OSM, Lea Hebert, member of OSM Governing Board, Sara Rodrigue Terrebonne Physician Relations Coordinator and Bill Decker, Reporter with the Daily Review attended without comment.
Dr. Cefalu called for the Financial Report. Mrs. Cheramie presented the Financial Report for the period ending January 31, 2026. On mo- tion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mr. Dufrene and unanimously carried, the Board approved the financials as presented. Attorney Bourgeois in- formed the Board of the Tax revenue check received in the amount of $24,729.67 for the month of February and that our total receipts from the tax millage for 2025 so far is $3,187,862.73.
Attorney Bourgeois advised that Lana M. Fontenot, Executive Director, Foundation for South LA Community College was unable to be present this date to discuss the “en- dowment fund/scholarships.” So this matter will be placed on next month’s Agenda.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on scholarship award approvals, to which Attorney Bourgeois stated that there were none.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on the accounts with Raymond James, First National Bank and LAMP. Attorney Bourgeois advised that we are proceeding with these matters and as standard procedure we need a Resolution to authorize any two (2) Officers to sign off on any necessary documents. After a brief discussion, on motion of Mr. Dufrene, second by Mr. Robinson and with yeas by Dr. Cefalu, Mrs. Cheramie, Mrs. Brocato, Mr. McCarty, Mr. Robinson and Mr. Dufrene and with Mr. Aucoin being absent, the Resolution was adopted as follows:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “DISTRICT”) is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana (the “State”); and
WHEREAS, this Board of Commissioners (the “Governing Authority”) is the governing authority of the DISTRICT; and
WHEREAS, the DISTRICT has approved the opening account(s) with the First National Bank (FNB) of Jeanerette in Morgan City; and
WHEREAS, District’s Board of Commissioners has determined that it must designate authorized person for signing off on documentation associated with the account(s).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED that any two of the individuals named below, in their capacities as authorized officers of the DISTRICT, are hereby authorized and empowered to de- posit, transfer and withdraw funds from any such FNB account(s), owned by the District; to issue letters of instruction related to any such account or investments thereunder; and to take any and all other actions which they, in their discretion, deem necessary or appropriate in connection with the establishment of one or more FNB accounts:
1) Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, William A. Cefalu, Jr., M.D.
2) Vice-Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Angelena S. Brocato
3) Secretary- Treasurer of the Board of Commissioners, Jackie G. Cheramie
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Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on authorization to reimburse OSM per the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) for emergency pressurization work. Attorney Bourgeois discussed/reviewed with the Board the Resolution that was previously passed to authorized payment once the necessary invoices were re- ceived. The documents contained in the meeting packet were reviewed/discussed regarding the amount to be paid and whether payments should be made via check or wire transfer.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on in- frastructure projects. Attorney Bourgeois gave an update on the status of each project. A) In regards to the DOAS Unit Normal Power, on motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mrs. Cheramie and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the payment to Rodrigue’s Electrical Service for DOAS Feeder In- stallation (Invoice #1769-1). He stated that the project is moving forward. B) Emergency Generator Replacement the contract documents have been signed and the project is moving forward with a few minor issues. C) Phase 2 - I) Domestic & Heating Water - bids were received/re- viewed/discussed, on motion of Mr. McCarty, second by Mr. Robinson and unanimously carried, the Bid was awarded to AHG Services, LLC. ii) Air Handler Re- placements balance testing services were done and waiting on bid process to begin iii) Chiller and Cooling Tower Replacement - YKH will be starting the design on said project soon D) First floor renovations: i) Phase 1 -Kitchen ii) Phase 2 Cafeteria, Emergency Department En- trance - a brief power point presentation and hand outs were provided to the Board by Barry Lann (Architect) and Emily Stewart, (Interior De- signer) with Grace Design Studios, Inc regarding these matters. After a brief discussion, on motion of Mr. Robinson, second by Mrs. Cheramie and unanimously carried, the Board ap- proved and authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign the Proposal for Architectural Services by Grace Design Studios, LLC. for the OSM First Floor Renovations. F) replacement of Staff Elevators - a status report was given. After a brief discussion, on motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mr. McCarty and un- animously carried, the Board approv-ed and authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign the Proposal for Architectural Services by Grace Design Studios, LLC for the OSM Elevator Replacement. G) 1st and 2nd Floor Roofing - a status report was given. After a brief discussion, on motion of Mr. Robinson, second by Mrs. Brocato and unanimously carried, the Board approved and authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign the Proposal for Architectural Services by Grace Design Studios, LLC for OSM Roof Replacement and to obtain alternate bids concerning warranties for 30, 40 and 50 year roofing material.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on provider recruitment and authorization to sign the additional physician recruitment contract for an Urologist and discussion and any action on Intergovernmental Agreement with HSD #1 of Terrebonne Parish for urological services collaboration. Attorney Bourgeois thanked and welcomed Sara Rodrigue from HSD #1 of Terrebonne Parish. He said they have had very good meetings with Terrebonne General re- garding Urology recruitment and they are ready, willing and agreeable to assist HSD #2 with urology recruitment for a Morgan City Clinic. The Doctor would be employed by Terrebonne General and be a part of the Urology Group, share call with providers here and be on staff with OSM. He advised that Terrebonne General is currently looking for an Urologist. After further discussions, on motion of Mr. Robinson, second by Mrs. Brocato and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign the Additional Physician Recruitment for Urologist on behalf of HSD #2. Attorney Bourgeois also stated that a new Intergovernmental Agreement with HSD #1 will be drafted to include urological services collaboration.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on Intergovernmental Agreement with HSD #1 of St. Mary Parish for Orthopedic Services collaboration. Attorney Bourgeois gave a brief update and stated that they have met with OSM on Orthopedics and are in discussions that HSD #1. He stated that HSD #1 is open to having an Intergovernmental Agreement with HSD #2, to share jointly in splitting the recruitment costs of the Orthopedist and to have the Orthopedist shared between the two facilities.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on pediatric behavioral health services. Attorney Bourgeois stated that the previous meeting had been cancelled and has not been rescheduled as of this date.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on HSD #2’s web page design. Attorney Bourgeois stated the design is progressing and the need for input from OSM. Dr. Cefalu made further comments regarding CV on each provider, working out the mechanics of the photography, ob- taining photographs of the Board Members and working with the design/marketing teams.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on Co- operative Endeavor Agreements with Ochsner. Attorney Bourgeois stated that he had nothing to report. However he did state that HSD #2 had re- ceived Statement #2 from OSM re- garding the ENT Project, the Rooftop DX DOAS Units Project and the Apprentice Program (2025) and the invoices are being reviewed and will placed in line for payment.
At this time Dr. Cefalu gave his Chairman’s Re- port. He stated things were going well and he was receiving more and more compliments from the community regarding the care received and the ongoing building improvements.
Dr. Cefalu stated there were no matters to be taken up in Executive Session this date.
With no other business to come before the Board, on motion of Mrs. Cheramie, second by Mrs. Brocato and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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William A. Cefalu, Jr., M.D.,
Chairman
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Jackie Cheramie,
Secretary/Treasurer
Adv. April 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CENTRAL CATHOLIC, WINDOW WALL REPLACEMENT:
HURRICANE FRANCINE
Morgan City, Louisiana
Sealed bids will be received by the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, on behalf of and for the benefit of Central Catholic, 2100 Cedar Street, Morgan City, Louisiana for CENTRAL CATHOLIC, WINDOW WALL RE- PLACEMENT: HURRICANE FRANCINE, Morgan City, Louisiana until 2:00 PM, local time on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the office of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, 2779 LA-311, Schriever, Louisiana 70395, at which time and place said proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. Electronic bids at www.centralbidding.com as allowed by Act 590 amended Title 38:2212 are acceptable. Any bids received after the above-mentioned time will be re- turned unopened.
Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the work, the name of the Bidder, the address, date and hour of the bid opening, and the State Contractor’s License Number. The bid shall be addressed as follows:
BID: CENTRAL CATHOLIC, WINDOW WALL RE- PLACEMENT: HURRICANE FRANCINE
Morgan City, Louisiana
To: The Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, on behalf of and for the benefit of Central Catholic, Morgan City, Louisiana, 2100 Cedar Street Morgan City, Louisiana 70538
LICENSE NO. ——————
Failure to have the license number on the envelope will be result in the Bid being re- turned unopened.
Bid documents will be posted on www.centralbidding.com. To view, download, and receive bid notices by e-mail, you will have to register with Central Auction House (CAH). Vendors/Contractors will have the option to submit their bids and bid bonds electronically or by paper copy. Contact Ted Fleming with Central Auction House at 1-866-570-9620 concerning any questions about this process.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of replacing Central Catholic window walls with new wall construction due to damage suffered during Hurricane Francine. The estimated construction cost for the Base Bid for this project is $850,000.00.
Prospective Contractors shall be licensed for Building Construction by the State of Louisiana and that license shall be in effect on the date of the bid.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, a certified check, or cashier’s check in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount bid, made payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly execute the contract documents. Failure to do so will result in the bid/bids being declared nonresponsive and shall be cause for rejection. If a bid bond is provided it shall be on the attached form and only on the attached form and shall be dated on or before the bid date. The bid security of all bidders, except the three lowest, will be returned promptly after the canvas of bids.
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference, at which the scope of the project, contract time and other requirements can be discussed with prospective bidders, may be held at the project site. All bidders will be notified and are encouraged to attend.
Copies of the contract documents are on file in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Pastoral Center, 2779 Louisiana Highway 311, Schriever, Louisiana and the office of the Architect, Carl P. Blum AIA Architect., 900 David Drive, Morgan City, Louisiana, Louisiana 70380, and are open for inspection without charge.
Contractors may obtain contract documents from the Architect by paying a deposit of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). The full amount of the deposit, on the first set, will be re- funded to each contractor who submits a bona fide bid, upon re- turn of the documents in good condition within ten (10) days after the receipt of bids. Contractors and Material Dealers may obtain additional sets of plans and specifications by making a deposit in the amount named above. Up- on return of these documents, in good condition, one half of the deposit will be refunded, the difference representing the cost of printing, assembling, and distributing the sets. No refund will be made on any set not returned in good condition within ten (10) days after the re- ceipt of bids.
If someone other than a corporate officer signs for the Bidder/Contractor, a copy of a corporate resolution or other signature authorization shall be required for submission of bid. Failure to include a copy of the appropriate signature authorization, if required, may result in the rejection of the bid unless bidder has complied with LA R.S. 38:22:12(A)(1)(C) or LA R.S. 38:22:12(0).
A bid will be considered responsive if it conforms in all respects with the conditions and re- quirements of the Bidding Documents. In order to be considered responsive, the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form must: (a) be fully completed, signed and be re- sponsive in all respects to the Bidding Documents; (b) be made on the Bid Forms provided and submitted intact, (c) submitted in ink.
No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for thirty (30) days.
To the extent permitted by applicable state and federal laws and regulations, the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, on behalf of and for the benefit of Central Catholic, Morgan City, Louisiana reserves the right to reject any and/or proposals for just cause.
The Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, on behalf of and for the benefit of Central Catholic, Morgan City, Louisiana.
Adv. April 3, 10 and 17, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF
BERWICK,
LOUISIANA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
Public Meeting Date: April 14, 2026
Call to Order: 6:00 P.M.
Place: Council Meeting Room
3225 Third Street
Berwick, LA 70342
St. Mary Parish
A Public Hearing will be held as follows:
Date: April 14, 2026
Time: 6:15 P.M.
Place: Council Meeting Room
3225 Third Street
Berwick, LA 70342
Close Public Hearing; AD- JOURN
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price & Lud Henry
Minutes from last meeting: March 10, 2026
Treasurer’s Re- port
Guests:
The Beacon Shines on:
Police Report:
Fire Report
Public Works Report
Consulting En- gineers Report
Committee Re- ports
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Ordinance No. 763 – Set Drainage Fee for 2026
2. Ordinance No. 764 – Set Millage Rates for 2026
ORDINANCES – INTRODUCE/ADOPT
1. Adopt Ordinance No. 763 – Set Drainage Fee for 2026
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 764 – Set Millage Rates for 2026
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
1. Proclamation No. 01-26 – Autism Awareness – Tiffany Wilson
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Condemnation Proceedings
Condemnation of the following:
3217 2nd Street, Berwick, Louisiana
2. Berwick High School – New Generations Club – Miles Liner Playground
3. Proposal for Non-Profit Donations Box – Spare Change for Big Changes – Keatin Bella
4. Kelly Cantu – Chez Hope – Do Your Thing with a Wing Fundraiser – May 2, 2026
5. Cassie Belknap – Request for a stop sign at Knight/6th Street
6. Love the Boot – April 18, 2026
Adjournment
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Jamie Keith, Town Clerk, at (985) 384-8858, P.O. Box 486, Berwick, LA 70342 describing the assistance that is necessary.
Adv. April 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Specific Use Request
Specific Use Request for Francis Sicard to allow for horses in a Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District located at 1933 Hwy 182 E, Morgan City LA; Sec.20 T15S R12E; -Parcel Id# 2984341057.00, Lot 6-B Clarke Bayou Vista Subd Acq. 36c 241792. -Parcel Id# 2984341013.00, Lot Por No 5-B Clarke Bayou Vista Subd situated in Sec. 20 T15S R12E Acq. 36c 241792. -Parcel Id# 2984341059.00, Lot Por No 4-B Clarke Bayou Vista Subd Situated in Sec 20 T15S R12E Acq 36c 241792. -Parcel Id# 2984341014.00, Lot Por No 4-B Clarke Bayou Vista Subd Situated in Sec 19 T15S R12E Acq 36c 241792. -Parcel Id# 2984341058.00, Lot Por No 5-B Clarke Bayou Vista Subd Situated in Sec 19 T15S R12E Acq 36c 241792. (Zon-1498)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above SPECIFIC USE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Planning & Zoning Board
Barry Druilhet, Chairman
Adv. April 3, 10 and 17, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
SPECIAL NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS
The Annual Report of The Felterman Foundation is available for inspection during regular business hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by any citizen upon request made within 180 days of this notice. The principal office of the Foundation is 115 Landry Street, Patterson, Louisiana and the principal manager is Danny C. Felterman.
Adv. April 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NO- TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of the City Court Building, 7261 Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 15, 2026 to hear objections and/or comments to the following recommendation:
A request has been submitted to the Morgan City Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone. A proposal is considered to change the zoning designation of a 1.19-acres section of land located in the Ditch Annex South Railroad Avenue (Barnes Map) subdivision from “C” (Commercial) to “R-4” (Residential). Specifically, the plat is bordered by Adams Street, Third Street, and Arizona Street which contains fourteen total parcels. (Parcel #s 3194321072.00, 3194321073.00, 3194321074.00, 3194321075.00, 3194321076.00, 3194321077.00, 3194321078.00, 3194321079.00, 3194321080.00, 3194321081.00, 3194321082.00, 3194321083.00, 3194321237 1084.00, and 3194321085.00. If granted, the said parcels would be afforded all conditions of a “R-4” residential district as listed in Section 126-47 of the Schedule of District Regulations of the City of Morgan City, Code of Ordinances.
Copies of maps showing the proposed zoning change are on file at the office of Anthony Governale, Director of Planning & Zoning, located at Planning and Zoning, 509 Second Street, Morgan City, Louisiana to be viewed by all persons interested in familiarizing themselves with the proposed zoning change.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the Mayor and Councilmen of Morgan City, Louisiana, at said place and time, will hear objections and/or comments to the proposed zoning change.
After hearing and passing on such objections, if any there be, said Planning & Zoning Commission of the Mayor and Councilmen of Morgan City, Louisiana will then proceed, if it so determines, to recommend to the Mayor and Councilmen to amend the “Zoning District Map” in accordance with laws, L.R.S. 33:4724 and L.R.S. 33:4725.
GIVEN THIS 2nd DAY OF APRIL
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY
(S) Frank
Judycki
FRANK
JUDYCKI,
CHAIRMAN
Adv. April 3, 8 and 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NO- TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of the City Court Building, 7261 Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 15, 2026 to hear objections and/or comments to the following recommendation:
A proposal is considered to change the zoning designation of a 1.49-acres section of land located in Ditch Annex (Barnes Map) subdivision from “R-4A” (Residential). to “C” (Commercial). Specifically, the plat is bordered by Duke Street., Idaho Street., Ditch Street., and Fourth Street. which contains eight total parcels. (Parcel #s 3194341408.00, 3194341409.00, 3194341410.00, 3194341411.00, 3194341412.00, 3194341413.00, 3194341414.00, and 3194341415.00. If granted, the said parcels would be afforded all conditions of a “C” Commercial district as listed in Section 126-47 of the Schedule of District Regulations of the City of Morgan City, Code of Ordinances.
Copies of maps showing the proposed zoning change are on file at the office of Anthony
Governale, Director of Planning & Zoning, located at Planning and Zoning, 509 Second Street, Morgan City, Louisiana to be viewed by all persons in- terested in familiarizing themselves with the proposed zoning change.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the Mayor and Councilmen of Morgan City, Louisiana, at said place and time, will hear objections and/or comments to the proposed zoning change.
After hearing and passing on such objections, if any there be, said Planning & Zoning Commission of the Mayor and Councilmen of Morgan City, Louisiana will then proceed, if it so determines, to recommend to the Mayor and Councilmen to amend the “Zoning District Map” in accordance with laws, L.R.S. 33:4724 and L.R.S. 33:4725.
GIVEN THIS 2nd DAY OF APRIL
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY
(S) Frank
Judycki
FRANK
JUDYCKI,
CHAIRMAN
Adv. April 3, 8 and 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, April 20, 2026, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE RE- QUEST:
Rezoning of property by Boeuf Land Company LLC represented by Brian Tabor from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 2902 Lake Pa- lourde Rd., Morgan City, LA 70380 – Sec 14 T16S R13E; -Parcel Id# 3524281102.00 - Lot BD U Blan-chard - F Fryou Jr - S P Glynn - Public Road Acq. 428 339135, Parcel Id# 3524281103.00 - Lot Blanchard - Bayou Boeuf - S P Glynn - Pub Road Less 12W 120341 and 23F 186369 Acq. 422 338155. (Zon-1497)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Re- quest.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. April 3, 10 and 17, 2026

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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
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, As Trustee For
Freddie Mac SLST 2024-1 Participation Interest Trust
Vs. No. 139870 Div “B”
Nsikan Mianaekere St. Martin
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 lot or parcel of land together with all buildings and im- provements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges, prescriptions and servitudes thereto be- longing or in anywise appertaining and all appurtenances thereof, lying and being situated in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and described as LOT NO. 6 OF MARQUIS MANOR SUBDIVISION, as shown on plan of land prepared from Tract survey by Lee B. Delaune, registered land surveyor, dated December 16, 1972, prepared by J. J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., C.E. and Surveyors, recorded on April 2, 1974 in St. Mary Parish COB 18-I, Entry No. 157,915.
to satisfy the sum of TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR AND 70/100 ($224,674.70) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at the rate of 3.875% per annum from June 1, 2024, together with ac- crued late charges in accordance with the note and mortgage, together with late charges on additional de- linquent installments and any additional amounts which petitioner has advanced or hereafter advances, as permitted by the Note and Mortgage, for taxes, as- sessments, repairs to and maintenance and preservation of the mortgaged property, together with reasonable attorney’s fees of all sums due, owing and unpaid 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 13th day of May A.D., 2026, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Wednesday, the 1st day of April A. D., 2026
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. April 10 and May 6, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
N St. Mary
Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission
P. O. Box 181
Berwick, La 70342
MINUTES
March 2, 2026
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Stewart at 6:00 PM.
Present: Karen Sehon, Tim Kyle, Matthew Kidder, Chris Cooper, Calvin Sanders, Sr., Brandon Monceaux, Johnny Oli- vier, and Michael Stewart.
Mr. Stewart ask-ed if anyone had a public comment. No comment.
The board went over the minutes of the previous month’s meeting. Mr. Cooper moved to disburse the reading of the minutes and accept. Mr. Kidder seconded the motion. All in favor – I.
The board then went over the treasurer’s report. Mr. Cooper motioned to approve the treasurer’s report and sign checks if all are in order. Mr. Kidder seconded the motion. All in favor – I.
Mrs. Susan Robbins with LRWA is in attendance to present the rate study analysis. Mrs. Robbins ex- plained that rates are driven by customers, age of in- frastructure, quantity of raw water, and staff pay. The purpose of the study is to adequately fund and maintain facilities. Key Points noted: the preliminary report tonight shows a small percentage increase annually with an early notice to en- tities of increase. This increase is based on consumer price index. This number comes out in January. The last rate increase was sufficient to cover the expenses incurred annually. She stated that she can look over expenses as new ones arise.
Mr. Sanders asked to move the maintenance re- port down on the agenda so that Mr. Lynch with CC Lynch and Associates may do his presentation.
Mr. Lynch with CC Lynch and Associates is the representative for the water monitoring. The buoy was installed in July 2025. The algae were increased with a good amount of sludge. 7-8 days after installation, a good amount of algae was gone. About a month later the pond was bubbling, and waste material was surfacing on top of the pond. Monitoring the numbers is becoming consistently better. In November, the aerator was turned off in the pond. The sludge is being digested. The pond is healthier than it was. They are proposing to continue treatment at the Cotten Road pond. They are proposing to add another buoy at Berwick or Patterson Pond. Patterson pond has more sludge than Berwick. The fees are set, no negotiation room. The buoys would start paying themselves once aerators are turned off. About 6-8 weeks after installation, the aerators should be turned off. Mr. Cooper suggested to table the contract until the next meeting. So we can gather more information on expenses etc. Sludge monitoring to get actual numbers. The trial period was for 90 days, which we have passed. There may be an EPA Green Grant to help with cost. Mr. Monceaux suggested ap- proaching the entities to cover part of the cost. The board agreed to think about and discuss next meeting.
Mr. Sanders re- ported on the monthly maintenance. The DMR and other reports are up to date. MWPP resolution is created to vote and sign. The quarterly toxicity test will be completed this week. The secondary pump at the Patterson pond went out last week. They installed a replacement pump and had some welding work done. It is back online and operational. Mr. Sanders distributed information on peracetic acid packet. This acid would save on sulfur dioxide and chlorine. Mr. Kidder asked what we would save. They would want a trial basis. The units would need to be cleaned out before usage. Mr. Cooper mentioned if it saves expenses and safer to handle than other chemicals. The company would handle all paperwork and set up. It would be $4300 to set up initially. $3500 for the pump. A tote of chemical would last approximately 20 days. Mr. Cooper and the board suggested to Mr. Sanders to get ex- pense cost to discuss at next meeting. Currently we purchase Chlorine 3 times per year. Mr. Sander presented quotes on Connex boxes for storage at plant to move boxes out of office. Geaux Throw Waste Mgmt. looking at $3500.00 for a 40 ft used container. Mr. Cooper suggested going with the new vs. used. Because you do not know what conditions the used ones will be. The board agreed. Mr. Kidder motioned for Mr. Sanders to purchase the new 40 ft Connex box. Mr. Cooper seconded the motion. All in favor – I. Mr. Cooper suggested be- fore they ship the container to purchase treated 6x6’s to set the container on. This extends the life of the container. Mr. Sanders presented the list of surplus items. The board agrees there is no item worth more than $5000, so no minimum bid is needed. Anyone wanting to look at the surplus must have an employee with them. Mr. Sanders contacted Crane Services for the overhead trolleys. Mrs. Sehon gave the completed application to Mr. Sanders to turn in. They will inspect and service all trolleys at lift stations etc. Mr. Morgan suggested putting a plate across the bottom of the door at some stations. Station 2 needs the doors replaced. Mr. Sanders will get with Cypress to complete the in- stallation of Starlink at the plant. He reported all Scada’s from Mission Communications are in. They will have them installed by next week. Mr. Kidder motioned to ap- prove and sign the resolution for the MWPP. Mr. Kyle seconded the mo- tion. All in favor – I. Approved for Mrs. Sehon to sign and give copy to Mr. Sanders to keep at the plant.
Mr. Duncan with Providence reported working with Mr. Lynch on the proposal. He had nothing else to re- port.
Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2026.
Having no further business, Mr. Monceaux has mo- tioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Cooper seconded the motion.
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Secretary/
Treasurer
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Chairperson
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Conrad Shipyard has ap- plied for a 401 Water Quality Certification to conduct maintenance dredging and prop washing for industrial access in the Atchafalaya River for the Conrad Shipyard LLC facility at 1501 Front Street in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish. Conrad Shipyard, LLC is applying to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Environmental Services for a Water Quality Certification in accordance with statutory authority contained in the LAC 33:IX.1507.A-E and provisions of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
Comments concerning this application can be filed with the Water Permits Division within ten days of this notice by referencing WQC 260312-01, AI 1350 to the following address:
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Water Permits Division
P.O. Box 4313
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313
Attn: Water Quality Certifications
Comments may be submitted by email to DEQ-WaterQualityCertifications@la.g ov.
A copy of the application is available for in- spection and re- view at the LDEQ Public Records Center at 602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge LA 70802 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The available in- formation can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the LDEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov .
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
WAX LAKE EAST DRAINAGE
DISTRICT
REGULAR
MEETING
March 3, 2026
6:00 p.m.
PATTERSON, LOUISIANA
The Wax Lake East Drainage District (“WLEDD”) met on this date at 6:00 p.m. with Chairman Wayne Cantrell presiding and the following members present: Chad Ross, Bill Miller, Raymond Beadle, Chris Cooper and Chris Begnaud.
Absent: William Hidalgo Jr.
Also present: Corey Aucoin, Supervisor, Barry Dufrene, Board Accountant, Jonathan Miller, Giroir Mud Boats, and Joel Miller, Miller Engineering and Associates.
Mr. Ross moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 3, 2026, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Beadle seconded the motion which carried.
Board reviewed prepared financial statements. Mr. Cooper moved, and Mr. Ross seconded a motion, which was carried, to accept the financial reports, payables report, authorize the Chairman to sign all necessary reports and to make all necessary transfers to cover payables for the month of March 2026.
Mr. Ross made a motion to approve personnel policies changes, seconded by Mr. Cooper, which was carried by the Board.
Mr. Ross made a motion to approve surplus of Ford truck and mini excavator, seconded by Mr. Copper, which was carried by the Board.
There being no further business Mr. Ross made a motion for adjournment. Mr. Cooper seconded the motion which carried.
Attest:
Wayne Cantrell/s/,
Chairman Wax Lake East Drainage
District;
Rhonda
Patterson/s/,
Secretary Wax Lake East Drainage District
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the court room of the City Court Building on Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 to hear applications and/or objections to the following variances to the zoning ordinance.
1.) RICKY & MARY ALICE LEBLANC- 611 SECOND ST, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
PARCEL # 3194341113.00
ZONING DISTRICT “R-4” RESIDENTIAL
REQUESTING A DEVIATION FROM THE ESTABLISHED 15’ FRONT YARD SETBACK TO 10’, SIDE SETBACK FROM 8’ TO 2’ AND REAR SETBACK FROM 15’ TO 5’. AS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 126-47 OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES. IF THE DEVIATION IS GRANTED, IT WOULD ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO BUILD A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE.
(NOTE: AS WITH ANY REQUEST FOR DEVIATION, WATER RUNOFF ISSUES COULD ARISE, THUS A MITIGATION PLAN SHALL BE EVALUATED AND APPROVED.)
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, at said time and place will hear any and all objections to the proposed application. After hearing and passing on such objections, if any there be, said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will proceed if they so determine to act on the applications, all in accordance with law (LA R.S. 33:4727).
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC
NOTICE
NOTICE IS
HEREBY GIVEN
that the Board of
Adjustment for the
Mayor & Councilmen
of the City of
Morgan City, Louisiana,
will meet
and hold a Public
Hearing in the
court room of the
City Court Building
on Highway
182 East, Morgan
City, Louisiana, at
6:00 P.M. on
TUESDAY, APRIL
14, 2026 to hear
applications and/
or objections to the
following variances
to the zoning
ordinance.
2.) SAMMY
SIRACUSA - 904
DUKE ST, MORGAN
CITY, LA
70380
PARCEL #
3224341631.00
ZONING DISTRICT
“R-4” RESIDENTIAL
REQUESTING
A DEVIATION
FROM THE
ESTABLISHED
15’ FRONT YARD
SETBACK TO 10’,
AND REAR SETBACK
FROM 15’
TO 5’. AS PRESCRIBED
IN SECTION
126-47 OF
THE CITY OF
MORGAN CITY
CODE OF ORDINANCES.
IF THE
DEVIATION IS
GRANTED, IT
WOULD ALLOW
THE APPLICANT
TO BUILD A CARPORT.
(NOTE: AS
WITH ANY REQUEST
FOR DEVIATION,
WATER
RUNOFF ISSUES
COULD ARISE,
THUS A MITIGATION
PLAN
SHALL BE EVALUATED
AND
APPROVED.)
NOTICE IS
HEREBY FURTHER
GIVEN
THAT said Board
of Adjustment for
the Mayor & Councilmen
of the City
of Morgan City,
Louisiana, at said
time and place will
hear any and all
objections to the
proposed application.
After hearing
and passing on
such objections, if
any there be, said
Board of Adjustment
for the Mayor
& Councilmen of
the City of Morgan
City, Louisiana,
will proceed if they
so determine to act
on the applications,
all in accordance
with law
(LA R.S. 33:4727).
BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE CITY
OF MORGAN
CITY
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It doesn’t have an odor, it doesn’t cause respiratory issues and it has nothing to do with greenhouse gases. But light pollution is real, and its effect on insect populations has LSU AgCenter researchers looking for common-sense solutions.
Light pollution is the brightening of the night sky with artificial light beyond what is essential for safety and navigation. In addition to factors such as habitat loss and overuse of pesticides, the issue is emerging as a major contributor to the decline of insects in many parts of the world. It also affects bird migration patterns and impacts human health by disrupting normal circadian rhythms essential to healthy sleep patterns, among other detrimental outcomes.
AgCenter entomologists Aaron Ashbrook, Stephen Baca and Christine Gambino along with lead researcher and entomology emeritus professor Chris E. Carlton are working on simple, incremental solutions to deal with the adverse effects of light pollution.
“Many people have happy memories of catching fireflies as children, and firefly tourism has risen dramatically in areas where healthy populations remain,” Carlton said. “Unfortunately, firefly populations have suffered severe population declines in many areas of Louisiana and elsewhere.”
According to Carlton, most species of fireflies possess organs that produce light due to a chemical reaction involving an energy rich molecule, luciferin, and an enzyme, luciferase. This reaction produces distinctive greenish or bluish flashes or sustained glows of fireflies.
Ashbrook added that, despite the bright flashes against a dark landscape that are familiar to most people, the light produced by fireflies is relatively dim, and artificial lights such as porch and streetlights render communication among individual fireflies impossible.
Thus, in light-polluted environments, no mating occurs, and the population can disappear in a single generation. According to the researchers, reestablishing adult and larval habitats are necessary steps for firefly recovery, but in areas of excessive lighting, fireflies are unlikely to return and thrive.
“Establishing firefly sanctuaries in local parks and other green spaces can improve habitat for many nocturnal animals in addition to fireflies,” Gambino said. “Many organisms benefit from dark wildlife corridors in addition to having access to their preferred habitats.”
In addition to firefly populations, light pollution also creates problems for homeowners and businesses by attracting large numbers of insects that are normally dispersed across the landscape.
Many residents of Louisiana can attest to the annual clouds of Formosan subterranean termites (Coptotermes formosanus) that fly around streetlights, typically around Mother’s Day, which coincides with the peak mating swarms of the year for the species.
“These flights normally originate in areas where woody debris accumulates such as wooded corridors along bayous, nearby forests, infested trees and discarded lumber,” Carlton said.
“In these areas, termite mating flights pose little threat to homes or other wood frame structures and serve as a valuable food source for insect-eating wildlife such as birds and frogs.”
Ashbrook said that streetlights attract the termites into neighborhoods, where porch lights and illuminated windows subsequently attract them to homes. Inevitably, a few find their way into homes, where they are a nuisance and, if moisture issues and other suitable conditions for termite establishment are present, they may potentially create colonies and cause major property damage.
The researchers say that turning off lights at night can help supplement professional preventative termite management and home moisture maintenance to help protect structures from Formosan subterranean termite damage.
“Local neighborhood initiatives increase public awareness and promote efforts to convert local security lighting to less polluting but equally effective types of fixtures,” Carlton said. “Bright, high, mounted fixtures such as streetlights mounted on telephone poles should be eliminated and replaced with lower, downward directed fixtures using longer wavelength light sources that are orange or red in color.”
Other potential solutions include:
Individual residential security lights could be replaced with motion sensitive lights calibrated for large animals or intruders.
Shutters are available that can diffuse light so that it is less harmful to wildlife but still provides visibility to residents.
Warm-spectrum lights are preferred, with red being the least harmful.
Indoor lighting should be turned off at night, or the windows can be shuttered if light shines outdoors.
For a more detailed version of this article as well as additional links about light pollution and ecosystem health, visit https://bit.ly/artificial-light-impact.

Harolyn Barr Boyles slipped away peacefully into eternity on the morning of Monday, April 6, 2026, at the age of 84, surrounded in love by her family.
Born in Houston, Texas on January 7, 1942, Harolyn was the eldest of six children born to Harold and Rebecca Barr. Many will remember her from her years in the banking industry, retiring from Patterson State Bank.
Her beautiful memory will forever be etched upon the hearts of her children, Billy Boyles and his wife Diane and Jerri Lynn Boyles and her companion Greg Frantz; her daughter-in-law, Pat Boyles; her grandchildren, Lauren Bardash and her husband Devon and Nicholas Boyles; her great-grandchildren, Kennedy, Cole, Liam, and Lucy Bardash; her siblings, Linda Felterman and her husband Danny, Peggy Darce, and Kenneth Barr and his wife Dianne; the father of her children, Jerry Boyles; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her son, Greg Boyles; her parents, Harold Macon Barr Sr. and Ida Rebecca Mills Barr; two brothers and their wives, Harold M. Barr Jr. and Sharon Barr and William Roy Barr and Sandra Kay Barr; and her brother-in-law, Johnny Darce.
Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you kindly consider donation to the Patterson United Methodist Church, PO Box 656, Patterson, LA 70392.
The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the entire staff of Ochsner St. Mary Hospital for their compassion and the loving care given to Harolyn in her time of need.
We invite you to share your treasured memories, stories, and photos on her memorial page, celebrating her beautiful life.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1111 Lia St., Patterson, LA, 70392, (985) 395-7873.

The men who represent St. Mary Parish in Washington had little to say Wednesday about the ceasefire agreement Tuesday night between the United States and Iran.
But each had made statements in support of President Donald Trump in Tuesday’s chaotic run-up to the ceasefire announcement.
In posts on his Truth Social media platform, the president had threatened to attack Iranian power plants and desalinization facilities, taking the country back “to the Stone Ages,” and then threatened to destroy Iran’s civilization.
Iran agreed to a ceasefire and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital international energy chokepoint. But the president appears ready to go along with a two-week ceasefire while the parties negotiate over a 10-point plan proposed by Iran.
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Lafayette, took to X to post this:
“I’ll support a ceasefire in Iran when the Iranian terrorist regime of disgusting jihadist fanatical men are all dead, their weapons are destroyed, their homes are rubble, and their lustful dreams of world domination have been pounded into the dust of history. Wipe. Them. Out. Until then … hit them harder than ever Mr. President. Hit them so hard, the Angels in Heaven nod in wonder.”
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, had this to say in an interview:
“I think we have to recognize, if you will, these are death throes of a dying regime. It is intensely provocative but think about what the Ayatollahs want. Their country — their support in the country is falling apart.
“They would like nothing better than to unite the Iranian people behind their old trope that the Great Satan is coming after us. If we keep that pressure upon them and they lose the support of the Iranian people, they will be disposed of, and that’s a great way to win a war.”
U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-Baton Rouge, had this to say in an interview on FOX Business:
“Here’s why we went into Iran: We had no choice. The president didn’t start a war, he was trying to stop a war. Iran basically said, ‘We’re producing 200 to 600 missiles a month, and we’re going to stockpile so many missiles that when we restart our nuclear program, if you try to do anything about it, we will destroy the entire Middle East, and we will hit London and Paris and Berlin.’
“So, the president went in. His objectives were to destroy Iran’s missile manufacturing plants, destroy their drone manufacturing plants, destroy as many of their missiles as we can, destroy as many of their drones as we can, destroy the infrastructure of the Revolutionary Guard, destroy their navy and destroy their air force.”