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During Bayou Vista Garden Club’s April meeting, member Annita Blanco provided brochures and shared pictures of the Southern gardens that she has visited. The Louisiana gardens included Hodges Gardens, New Orleans City Park, Longue Vue House and Gardens, and Houmas House and Garden. The out-of-state gardens visited were Moss Mountain Farm and Garvans Woodland Gardens in Arkansas, and Bellingrath Gardens in Alabama.
She gave helpful information and tips when visiting the various gardens. The Blanco home garden was also included in the presentation.
Horticulture Chairman Jean Chauvin displayed the horticulture exhibit, “Moses in the Cradle” (Tradescantia spathacea). This tropical perennial grows in low, spreading clumps that reach about a foot tall, she said. The glossy, sword-shaped leaves are held upright, so both the deep green tops and rich purple undersides are visible. The foliage is evergreen in frost-free areas. Moses-in-the cradle blossoms are small, white flowers tucked into purple bracts.
Blanco, the club’s wildlife conservation chairman, presented information about the use of cypress mulch. She discussed some of the myths of use and gave alternative choices for mulching.
President Donna Bucci announced awards presented at the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Convention and Deep South Region Convention held in New Orleans.
In the LGCF noncompetitive awards, Bayou Vista Garden Club received Garden Club Achievement-Gold Seal with ribbon, Horticulture Honor Roll-Gold Seal, Arbor Day Certificate of Merit, and Special Conservation Award. In the LGCF competitive awards category, the club was presented with Publicity Press Book (small clubs) Second Place Award and Website (small clubs) First Place Award.
At the Deep South Region Convention, Bayou Vista Garden Club was awarded First Place, Fourth Grade for Youth Sculpture done by Katelyn Bucci. The club was also presented with a Deep South Region Director’s Commendation for its contribution to the Deep South Natural Disasters — Louisiana Project. The Deep South Region is composed of Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tenn-essee.
Donna Richard was presented with a lifetime membership in Louisiana Garden Club Federation, a gift from her husband Doyle Richard.
Darlene Aucoin and Suzan Fangue served as hostesses for the meeting. The floral design, “Easter Friendship,” was created by the duo. The flowers and foliage for the design were obtained from the gardens of family and friends and included various ferns, Gerbera daisy, gladiolas, alstroemeria and African iris.
The door prize winner was Carol Schaub.

The Morgan City Police Department is seeking the identity of a black male subject in connection to a bank fraud investigation.

The male subject depicted in the picture allegedly cashed a fraudulent check at local bank in Morgan City. The suspect also allegedly traveled to Lafayettewhere he cashed another check in that jurisdiction.

Anyone with information on the identity of this suspect depicted is asked to please call the Morgan City Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-380-4605. You can also send police tips at www.morgancitypolice.org.

Two members of the Morgan City High School boys’ basketball team were recognized with honorable mention honors on the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Class 4A All-State teams.
Senior Makye Richard and junior Tywaun Walker earned the recognition.
Richard averaged 12.6 points per game, while Walker average 11.6 points a contest.
“I'm excited to see that Makye and Tywaun were recognized by the sports writers in the state,” Morgan City Coach J.P. Piper said. “I thought they both had great seasons, and I am excited about the foundation they laid for next season.”
Morgan City advanced to the second round of the postseason this season, falling in the second round to No. 3 seed and eventual state semifinalist Westgate, 68-62. Morgan City finished its season with a 19-10 mark.
District 7-4A, which Morgan City competed in, was well-represented on the all-state teams.
Ellender’s Davontavean Martin, a first-team selection, was chosen as Class 4A’s Outstanding Player.
Assumption’s Jahein Spencer was a second-team selection along with Ellender’s Marquie Mosely.
South Lafourche’s Seth Borne and South Terrebonne’s Connor Brunet were honorable mention selections.
Additional reporting by www.theadvocate.com/sports