The Review/Bill Decker
Here are photos of the winners in the Artists Guild Unlimited Labor Day Art Show & Sale, which ran through Sept. 21 at the Everett Street Gallery. Other winner photos appeared in the Sept. 25 and Sept. 27 editions. No winners were present for one category, the Outstanding Children's Merit Award: Ella Allen, Child 1, and Ella Barousse, Child 2.
(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)
A Bayou L’Ourse man was booked on a heroin distribution charge after his arrest in St. Mary Parish, Assumption Parish deputies said.
Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:
--Jaron Flynn Foret, 31, Pond Drive, Bayou L’Ourse, was booked Friday on charges of distribution of heroin, distribution of cannabinoids or synthetic marijuana, and failure eto appear in Assumption Parish court on a charge of possession of heroin.
Narcotics agents conducting an illegal narcotics investigation determined that Foret was trafficking in illegal narcotics in Assumption Parish. Agents developed probable cause to apply for arrest warrants.
Foret was arrested in St. Mary Parish and released to the custody of the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office on Friday. Foret was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center and
remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing.
Morgan City
Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 112 calls for service over the last 72-hour reporting period and made these arrests:
--Adrian Dawayne Arrington, 39, Park Road, Morgan City, was arrested 7:48 a.m. Friday on a charge of domestic abuse battery.
--Nicolas James Morris II, 36, Clothilde Street, Morgan City, was arrested on 9:07 a.m. Friday on charges possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana (first offense), second-degree battery, hit and run, possession of stolen things (over $25,000) and remaining where forbidden, and as a fugitive from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office on failure to pretrial conference and failure to appear for trial (16th Judicial District Court).
--Earl Leonard Garrison, 60, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:15 p.m. Friday on charges of battery on a dating partner and disturbing the peace (intoxicated).
--Amanda Fitch, 42, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:15 p.m. Friday on charges of battery on a dating partner and disturbing the peace (intoxicated).
--Kerwin Francois, 24, First Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:03 p.m. Saturday on a charge of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).
--Humberto Arauz-Acosta, 58, Wren Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:48 p.m. Saturday on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense) and lights required.
--Destany Garrison, 29, Susan Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:08 p.m. Saturday on charges of disturbing the peace (intoxicated) and failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).
--Jeffery Scott Lambert Sr., 49, Fourth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:19 p.m. Sunday on a charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
--Cherri Lambert, 48, Brashear Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:19 p.m. Sunday Sunday on a charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
St. Mary
Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 84 complaints and made these arrests:
--Shauna A. Priestly, 28, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:33 p.m. Friday on charges of theft and forgery. Bail was set at $4,000.
--Kayla Michelle Davis, 35, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 3:12 p.m. Saturday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of criminal neglect of family. Bail was set at $5,931.51.
--Rodrigo Lopez-Mendez, 27, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 10:48 p.m. Sunday on charge of hit and run, driving while intoxicated, and no driver's license. Bail was set at $6,000.
--Tate Paul Allemand, 37, Broussard, was arrested at 4 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating a vehicle while license is suspended, revoked or canceled.
Bail was set at $3,000.
Franklin
Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 22 complaints over the past weekend and made these arrests:
--Daylon Hines, 24, Wattigny Street, Jeanerette, was arrested at 8:30 p.m. Friday on charges of speeding and driving under suspension. Hines was additionally arrested on a warrant for Cameron Parish Sheriff’s Office alleging failure to appear on ta charge of speeding. Hines was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.
--Ladarrius Davis, 26, Pecan Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 2 a.m. Saturday on a warrant for Third Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of speeding and driving under suspension. Davis was booked, processed and released on a $438 bond.
--Destiney Eskine, 29, Higgins Road, Jeanerette, was arrested at 11:90 p.m. Sunday on charges of speeding and reckless operation. Eskine was booked, processed and released on an $876 bond.
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.
Friday, Sept. 27
7:06 a.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Medical.
7:21 a.m. 7100 block of Park Street; Arrest.
7:39 a.m. Veterans Boulevard; Assistance.
8:17 a.m. 1000 block of Marshall Street; Medical.
8:55 a.m. 7000 block of Railroad Avenue; Medical.
9:05 a.m. 8800 block of La. 182; Arrest.
9:52 a.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Medical.
9:57 a.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Traffic incident.
10:09 a.m. Hickory/Maple streets; Animal complaint.
10:14 a.m. 2400 block of Tiger Drive; Complaint.
10:55 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Juvenile complaint.
12:08 p.m. U.S. 90; Traffic Incident.
12:20 p.m. 500 block of Greenwood Street; Criminal damage to property.
12:25 p.m. Park Street; Fire.
2:39 p.m. Franklin Street; Complaint.
3:28 p.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Arrest.
5:10 p.m. Park Street; Fire.
6:20 p.m. 3300 block of Youngs Road; 911 hang up.
6:24 p.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
6:37 p.m. 700 block of Florence Street; Assistance.
6:51 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Two arrests.
7 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Stalled vehicle.
7:09 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
7:32 p.m. 500 block of Myrtle Street; Suspicious vehicle.
7:32 p.m. 400 block of Myrtle Street; Suspicious subject.
7:37 p.m. 3000 block of Lake Palourde; Medical.
7:51 p.m. 300 block of Glenwood Street; Loud music.
8:11 p.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Loud music.
10:32 p.m. 700 block of Freret Street; Complaint.
11:15 p.m. Roderick Street; Suspicious vehicle.
11:39 p.m. 2400 block of Tupelo Street; Medical.
Saturday, Sept. 28
12:18 a.m. 1600 block of Federal Avenue; Suspicious vehicle.
7:51 a.m. 200 block of Utah Street; Assistance.
9:28 a.m. 2000 block of Allison Street; Animal complaint.
11:47 a.m. Seventh/Clothilde streets; Open door.
12:10 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
12:23 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Theft.
1:21 p.m. 1000 block of Hilda Street; Medical.
3:05 p.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
5:11 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
6:14 p.m. 100 block of Mallard Street; Complaint.
6:38 p.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Lost and found.
7:12 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Arrest.
7:37 p.m. 900 block of First Street; Complaint.
7:52 p.m. 800 block of Fourth Street; Fire.
8:38 p.m. 300 block of Glenwood Street; Loud music.
9:03 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
10:47 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Disturbance.
11:14 p.m. 200 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
Sunday, Sept. 29
12:05 a.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Juvenile complaint.
12:30 a.m. 100 block of Wren Street; Medical.
1:02 a.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Complaint.
1:10 a.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Reckless operation.
1:34 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
2:13 a.m. 600 block of General Hodges Street; Arrest.
2:58 a.m. 1000 block of Levee Road; Medical.
3:39 a.m. 500 block of Aucoin Street; Complaint.
4:40 a.m. 700 block of Fourth Street; Medical.
8:40 a.m. 700 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; Medical.
9:16 a.m. Railroad Avenue; Smoke in area.
9:57 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Assistance.
11:05 a.m. 7900 block of La. 182; Alarm.
11:21 a.m. U.S. 90; Be on the lookout.
12:29 p.m. 400 block of Fifth Street; Medical.
12:59 p.m. Lawrence Park; Assistance.
1:35 p.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Medical.
1:47 p.m. 3300 block of Youngs Road; 911 hang up.
3:07 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Disturbance.
3:38 p.m. 7100 block of Park Road; Disturbance.
3:56 p.m. La. 70; Medical.
4:52 p.m. U.S. 90 East; Road blockage.
5:09 p.m. 100 block of Louisa Street; Alarm.
5:32 p.m. 900 block of Cherry Street; Disturbance.
5:38 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
6:51 p.m. 700 block of David Drive; Complaint.
7:11 p.m. 1100 block of Front Street; Suspicious subject.
7:29 p.m. 200 block of Onstead Street; Assistance.
9:12 p.m. 900 block of Willard Street; Complaint.
9:13 p.m. 700 block of Everett Street; Complaint.
10:13 p.m. Fifth/Greenwood streets; Two arrests.
10:53 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Welfare concern.
11:15 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)
Assumption deputies on Thursday chased down a Bayou L'Ourse man wanted since July in connection with a stabbing.
Assumption authorities also helped Morgan City police arrest a man accused of indecent behavior with a juvenile.
Assumption
Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:
--Kelton Javon Smith, 27, Murial Street, Bayu L'Ourse, was arrested Thursday on warrants alleging aggravated battery and domestic abuse battery on a pregnant victim; on charges of battery upon a peace officer, aggravated flight from an officer, and four counts of resisting an officer; and on a Probation and Parole detainer.
On July 17, deputies were dispatched to Murial Street in reference to a disturbance. Deputies interviewed the victim, who indicated that she was in a relationship with Smith and was pregnant.
The victim indicated that she and Smith had an argument which had become physical. The victim advised that sometime earlier, Smith had stabbed her with a knife. At the conclusion of their investigation, deputies filed felony domestic related charges against Smith.
Smith remained at large.
On Thursday, deputies attempted to stop Smith in the Aristle Road area. Smith, who was in a vehicle, engaged deputies in a pursuit.
Smith was observed tossing unknown items from the vehicle. At some point, Smith crashed the vehicle and fled into the swampy area nearby. Deputies pursued Smith on foot and were able to take him into custody.
Smith was transported to a local hospital after he indicated that he had ingested drugs.
On release, Smith was transported and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center and remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing.
Morgan City
Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 66 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:
--Emanuel Francisco Romero Hernandez, 24, Federal Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested on 8:37 a.m. Wednesday on charges of carnal knowledge of a juvenile, indecent behavior with a juvenile and four counts of failure to appear for trail (6th Ward Morgan City Court)
The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office reported that deputies were requested to assist the Morgan City Police Department in executing a felony sex crimes warrant in the Bayou L’Ourse area. Deputies were provided an arrest warrant charging Hernandez with indecent behavior with a juvenile.
Deputies, accompanied by detectives from the Morgan City Police Department, went to a business in the 2500 block of La. 662 and located and arrested the suspect.
Hernandez was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending the transfer to the jurisdiction of the Morgan City Police Department.
--Kade Paul Simon, 31, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:27 a.m. Wednesday on charges of contempt of court and violating the terms of probation (6th Ward Morgan City Court).
--Dearius Deshawn Kenner, 37, Grace Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 6:42 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).
Patterson
Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:
--Iylan Groves, 18, Cremo Lane, Patterson, was arrested at 5:08 p.m. Wednesday on charges of disturbing the peace (language) and remaining on forbidden or entry. Groves is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $901.
--Dicie E. Gutierrez, 40, Cremo Lane, Patterson, was arrested at 5:08 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting). Gutierrez is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $798.
--Jacob T. Alcina, 36, Martin Luther King Avenue, Patterson, was arrested at 10:41 p.m. Wednesday on cahrges of resisting an officer by flight (vehicle), driver's license suspended or revoked, no insurance, expired motor vehicle inspection, expired registrationand warrants for another jurisdiction.
Alcina is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set
--Breanna L. Watkins, 22, Lee Street, Patterson, was arrested at 11:08 a.m. Thursday on a charge of battery of a dating partner. Watkins is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.
St. Mary
Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 75 complaints and made these arrests:
--Jaron Flynn Foret, 31, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:35 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of heroin, possession of heroin with intent to distribute and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Bail has not been set at this time.
--Carey Lyn Thomas, 53, Berwick, was arrested at 7:35 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of possession of heroin, possession of heroin with intent to
distribute, and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Bail has not been set at this time.
--Luke Anthony Gros, 19, Franklin, was arrested at 9:58 p.m. Wednesday on three warrants alleging telephone calls (harassment), stalking, and cyber stalking (electronic mail). Bail has not been set at this time.
DEAR ABBY: My husband’s uncle died by suicide in his home six months ago. It was a shock to the entire family. Since the funeral, we have helped to settle his affairs, including cleaning out his home to get it ready for sale.
My husband’s cousin (the uncle’s daughter) has had an understandably difficult time coming to terms with the loss of her father and has decided to purchase the house and reside there. She hasn’t sought grief counseling and uses social media as a therapeutic outlet.
Many in the family believe she’s making a mistake spurred by grief. She wants to hold family gatherings and holiday celebrations there. Those of us who helped clean out the house do not want to go back there. The loss is still recent, and the memories of the scene are still fresh.
How can we tell this cousin we are uncomfortable visiting the home without causing her more grief? We want to be supportive, but it’s just too hard to walk back into the place where he ended his life.
TRAUMATIZED
IN MISSOURI
DEAR TRAUMATIZED: Your husband’s cousin is trying hard to deal with her grief, however ill-advised her method may be. Everyone has been supportive, but someone needs to speak honestly with her and let her know that what she is fantasizing about isn’t going to happen.
The person closest to her needs to speak frankly — for the family — about their reluctance to visit the house again. Once she knows, she may be less eager to buy her father’s home. Yes, she could probably use some grief counseling, and it’s available to families who have experienced the kind of trauma she has.
A resource that could help is the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988lifeline.org), but that poor, grieving woman has to be willing to ask for it.
DEAR ABBY: When I’m invited to a friend’s house for dinner and asked to bring dessert, I always make something fresh and delicious for that evening. Lately, I’m noticing that several friends, when invited to my house or another friend’s party, are bringing along half-eaten desserts from the previous evening’s family dinner.
I think this is rude. It’s like they’re saying, “You’re not worth the effort.” Is this a new trend, or am I too sensitive?
IRRITATED IN IDAHO
DEAR IRRITATED: You’re not too sensitive, and if this is a new trend, I haven’t heard of it. Many hosts serve fresh food to their guests and are careful about how it is presented. By that I mean, it is not half-consumed and doesn’t look like leftovers. If the “several friends” who do this don’t have time to prepare something to bring, they should buy something and bring it whole.
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QR codes are a useful tool for many businesses due to how easy they are to create and set up, whilst replacing the need for physical media or copying a URL link. However, there has been a rise in scammers creating fake QR codes to fool victims into visiting malicious imposter websites or downloading malware on their devices.
Kushal Tantry, CEO of QR Code Developer. has identified six of the latest QR code scams that are being used by scammers and what to look out for if you suspect you have encountered one.
Parking information
One of the most common QR code scams in the UK and US right now involves scammers placing fake QR codes onto parking meters or information signs. This leads victims to a website that looks official but is designed to steal user’s credit card information. People are usually in a rush to pay and may attempt contact-less payment without looking for warning signs.
You should avoid paying through QR codes whenever possible, especially in public places. If the fake code is covering up a real QR code in that location, check if the URL is secure and what you would expect to see. Any spelling or grammar errors on the actual site can also determine if it might have been created by scammers.
Posters, information
board scams
Other fake QR codes in public places may be found on posters or information boards, especially in town or city centres during the summer season when many events are taking place. These scams tend to target unsuspecting tourists or locals looking for further details from an advertisement, which can lead them to a fake website or malicious download.
Check if the QR code is a sticker that might be covering up and replacing an existing code underneath. It may have been placed in a strange way compared to the rest of the advertisement, showing the code could have been stuck on afterwards. You should also look out for other obvious signs that you are on a phishing website and not the legitimate site, such as spelling mistakes or incorrect branding.
Social media message scams
QR code scams can be found on many social media sites such as Snapchat or Facebook. Hackers may take over one of your family’s or friends’ accounts and send messages containing QR codes, trying to convince you to scan them. Treat any such unusual requests with caution, especially if they are out of the ordinary.
These messages are likely to be worded differently from how the person normally replies or could come from someone you have not spoken to in a long time. If you think someone might have been hacked, be sure to message or call them on their mobile number to verify if these messages are legitimate.
Phishing email scams
Scammers often include fake QR codes in phishing emails that they send to potential victims. This is because people often fail to recognize that scanning these codes can be just as risky as clicking on links contained within unsolicited emails. Examples of this scam include phony emails from a well-known retailer containing a QR code pertaining to a failed transaction.
It is likely that any emails mentioning failed orders, purchases, or unknown accounts aren’t legitimate, so you should avoid interacting any further with the email or sender. Make sure to check the email addresses for spelling mistakes or errors and contact the company directly through their website if unsure.
Physical mail, package scams
Any advice around unsolicited emails can be applied to anything you might receive in the mail, such as letters or packages. Scammers can use bogus letters to trick you into scanning a QR code through surveys, competitions, or tracking a supposed order. It is unlikely that many legitimate companies would send you a QR code to use in this way.
Any mail used for scams may use urgent or threatening language to get you to act quickly or incentivize you to scan by offering made-up rewards. If the mail appears to come from a company you recognize, be sure to check their website first on your official account or ring their helpline.
QR code scanner app scams
Scanning QR codes is doable via your smart device camera, but some scammers may also try to fool you into downloading a harmful scanner app. This then allows malware to be installed on your device that can steal data and personal details. Be careful when downloading any scanner apps that have strange reviews or have received a lot of ratings in a short space of time.
You can recognize these sorts of malicious apps if they immediately ask you to download a sizable update after being installed, which is likely to be the malware. Use the official online stores when searching for new apps and check to see if they request permissions that seem extensive for what is needed, such as controlling your screen.
LEGAL NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH RECREATION
DISTRICT #3
BAYOU VISTA COMMUNITY CENTER
1333 BELLVIEW STREET
P.O. BOX 635
PATTERSON, LA 70392
985-395-6552
The Board of Commissioners of the St. Mary Parish Recreation District #3 met in regular session on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Bayou Vista Community Center.
Members Present: Brian Head – Chairman, Lane Boudreaux – Vice Chairman, Dr. Jeffery Fitter, Eddie Gay, Calvin Johnson, Rachel Kidder, Javon Charles
Employees of the District Present: Mark Richard – Facilities Manager, Angie Guillotte – Office Manager, Kim Willoughby – Activities Director
Secretary: Tyler Lambert
Guest: David Hill – St. Mary Parish Council, Gwen Hidalgo – St. Mary Parish Council, Chad Ross, Sam Jones – St. Mary Parish President, Chad Ross, Glyn Duncan
Mr. Head called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Everyone present stood for the pledge of allegiance.
The board went into a lengthy discussion with all members and guest present re- garding an update on the proposed walking/bike trail in Bayou Vista. No motion was brought to the floor.
Board members reviewed the minutes from the July meeting. Mr. Charles motioned to accept the minutes as written. Mr. Gay made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Board members reviewed the accounts payable report and the monthly budget comparison report. Mr. Charles made a motion to accept the report as is and pay the bills. Mr. Johnson made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Mrs. Guillotte gave the community center report. She informed the board of the rentals over the past month and provided an update on the upcoming events. Mrs. Willoughby also gave the board an update on the activities schedule and facility usage for various programs at the community center.
Mark Richard gave the manager/maintenance re- port. He informed the board of the routine work being done at the mini golf course, Central Park, and around the community center. He presented a quote from Harris Re- frigeration to re- place the compressor on the air conditioning unit in the kitchen at the community center. After discussion, a motion was made by Dr. Fitter to authorize Harris to complete the work for the stated amount of $2,924.00.
The board discussed the possibility of charging a fee for the use of water at Central Park. After discussion, no motion was brought to the floor.
The board discussed the need to hire an additional park attendant at Central Park. After discussion, the board authorized Mark Richard to oversee the hiring process. No motion was brought to the floor.
A motion was made by Mr. Charles to approve community center staff to attend the LRPA conference in Lafayette. A second was made by Mrs. Kidder. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The board en- tered into a discussion of the possibility of non-profit rental of the facility to have to be reviewed by the board for approval. After much discussion, no motion was brought to the floor. Office staff will continue to bring concerns to the board on a case-by-case basis should the need arise.
A motion was made by Mrs. Kidder to adopt a policy of charging registered non-profit organization 50% the stated rental rates, and $5.00/hour for the use of the gymnasium for practices. A second to the motion was made by Mr. Gay. All were in favor and the motion carried.
With no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Gay. A second was made by Mr. Charles. All were in favor. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned.
(s) Brian Head
Brian Head,
Chairman
(s) Tyler Lambert
Tyler Lambert,
Secretary
Adv. Sept. 27, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF
BERWICK
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
PUBLIC
HEARING NOTICE
Date: Wednesday October 2, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Council Meeting Room
Berwick Town Hall
A•G•E•N•D•A
Public Hearing(s);
Case #1; Application for Minor Subdivision by Mr. Harris Dehart to subdivide 17.86 acres into two parcels first is 8.92 acres and second is 8.94 acres for R-1 Single Family Dwellings. Harris Dehart Applicant; Miller Engineers, Engineers. Property address is 417 Fairview Drive, Section 28; Township T15S; Range R12E.
Persons requiring reasonable accommodation to attend the public hearing and meeting are requested to contact the Office of Director of Planning at (985) 384-8858 prior to the meeting to discuss their particular needs.
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TOWN OF
BERWICK
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
Public Hearing
Date: October 2, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Council Meeting Room
Berwick Town Hall
AGENDA
I. Convene as the Town of Berwick Zoning Commission
A. Call to Order;
B. Pledge of Allegiance;
C. Roll Call;
D. Acceptance of Minutes of last Meeting;
E. Public Hearing; Application for Minor Subdivision by Mr. Harris Dehart to subdivide 17.86 acres into two parcels first is 8.92 acres and second is 8.94 acres for R-1 Single Family Dwellings. Harris De- hart Applicant; Miller Engineers, Engineers. Property address is 417 Fairview Drive, Section 28; Township T15S; Range R12E
F. Action on Public Hearing; Take action on Application for Minor Subdivision by Mr. Harris De- hart to subdivide 17.86 acres into two parcels first is 8.92 acres and second is 8.94 acres for R-1 Single Family Dwellings. Harris Dehart Ap- plicant; Miller En- gineers, Engineers. Property address is 417 Fairview Drive, Section 28; Township T15S; Range R12E
G. Old Business;
H. New Business;
I. Other Business;
J. Adjournment:
Adv. Sept. 20, 25 and 27, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed ordinance has been introduced for enactment by the City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana.
Said proposed ordinance provides for Adopting an Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year Beginning
January 1, 2025, and Ending December 31, 2025.
Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for inspection at City Hall and may be obtained by contacting the Administrative Secretary at 385-1770.
Notice is further given that a public hearing has been called for 6:00 PM, local time, on October 22, 2024, in the Court Room, City Court Building, Highway 182 East at Myrtle Street, Morgan City, Louisiana to receive and consider public input concerning said proposed ordinance.
/s/ Genie G.
Bonner
Genie G. Bonner
Administrative Secretary
Adv. Sept. 27, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH RECREATION
DISTRICT NO. 1
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ST. MARY PARISH RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1
The board of Commissioners of St. Mary Recreation District No. 1 met in regular session on Tuesday August 20, 2024.
The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Janice Aucoin at 6:00 pm.
Roll was called and those present were Commissioners, Mr. Tyrone Richardson, Mrs. Janice Aucoin Mr. Anthony Scully, Mr Steve Patureau absent Ms Carla Gagliano, Manager Mike Beadle
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Patureau to accept the minutes as written. The motion received a second from Mr. Tyrone Richardson. All were in favor.
The monthly bills were review-ed. A motion was made by Mr. Steve Patureau to pay the bills. The motion received a second from Mr. Tyrone Richardson. All were in favor.
Mr. Mike Beadle presented the treasures report. A motion was made by Mr. Anthony Scully to accept the report as read. The motion receiv-ed a second from Mr Anthjony Scully. All were in favor.
Agenda Items Discussed
Review Monthly Bills. After all issued were addressed and no further matters were present, Mr. Anthony Scully made a motion to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor.
(S) Mike Beadle
Mike Beadle,
Manager
(S) Janice Aucoin
Board Commissioner
Adv. Sept. 27, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 3.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of these vacancies from this date until October 17, 2024, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Chapter 24-A Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 33:7832 and 7833.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on October 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies.
Adv. Sept. 27 and Oct. 9, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Variance request for Spitale Farms;
Variance from R1 to Aquaculture farm (Crawfish farm)
Legal Description of property: 22.44 AC LOT TRACT 5 VSRUV PER PLAT 26A 200787 ACQ 29F 214425
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Planning and Zoning Meeting will be held at City of Patterson City Hall Monday, Sept 30, 2024 at 6 PM
William Gil,
City of Patterson LA Building Official
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Adv. Sept. 20, 25 and 27, 2024
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Senate Judiciary C Chair Jay Morris sponsored a constitutional amendment during the last regular session that would have given the Louisiana Legislature the ability to move state jobs out of the civil service system, among other legal elements, which would have in turn made it easier to terminate the employment of public sector workers.
The proposed amendment, which had Gov. Jeff Landry’s support, failed on the House floor by a 68-30 margin, two votes short of passage. The instrument was far-reaching and would have allowed the governor to reshape the Civil Service Commission this year and created a state-level framework for greater control over New Orleans city employees.
The leadership of the Louisiana Civil Service League cheered the downfall and penned letters to the editor claiming the amendment “would have decimated and politicized one of the most successful reforms in the history of our state.”
The 2025 regular session, however, could be different for civil service champions. Morris, who has long advocated for the retirement of the entire civil service system, said he had at least two more votes from representatives who weren’t in the lower chamber when his amendment was parked.
In an interview for this column, Morris argued the current system promotes inefficiency. Plus, in an environment where the governor and many legislators would like to shrink the footprint of government, making it easier to fire underperforming workers or those from bloated departments and agencies is appealing.
Removing guardrails meant to shield public employees from political pressure could be a tough sell for the House, where a greater percentage of members voted in opposition. Additionally, the tens of thousands of state workers who feel their current protections are fair and warranted are unlikely to be helpful.
Morris wants to see Louisiana follow the lead of states like Florida, Georgia and Tennessee, where hiring and firing government workers is more akin to the private sector.
“I’m not going to name names, but I’ve had several agency heads over the last four or five years tell me that Civil Service runs their department,” Morris said.
State government has about 39,000 classified workers with civil service protections, most of whom work in the executive branch, and a little more than 31,000 unclassified employees. A majority of the latter, or more than 25,000, work in higher education.
Senate Health and Welfare Chair Patrick McMath, who formerly chaired the transportation committee, said there’s a unique challenge at the Department of Transportation and Development. Of the more than 4,000 employees at DITD, only a couple dozen or so are unclassified, he said, leaving top officials “with their hands tied behind their back.”
Moreover, states that have at-will employment rather than civil service protection tend to have a lower ratio of public employees to taxpayers, he added.
In order to have a more responsive and effective state government, “you have got to start with untangling and removing the barriers to acknowledging when you’ve got a good worker versus someone that’s been there a long time,” McMath said.
Anyone who has worked in or around state government knows well what McMath is communicating. According to the familiar stereotype, state government is full of people who push papers around a desk but aren’t in a hurry to accomplish anything, yet they remain entrenched in their positions and can’t be fired.
State Civil Service Director Byron Decoteau said that’s far from the case, though there is a due process that has to be followed; you can’t just fire people on a whim.
If a worker impairs an agency, and the agency follows the rules, “you can get rid of a state employee fairly quickly,” Decoteau said. Nonetheless, civil service leaders are eager to improve the system and have proposed changes internally that could make it easier for hiring authorities to see who isn’t pulling their weight.
The state Civil Service Commission is expected to take up the internal proposal at its next meeting Oct. 2.
Under the plan, Civil Service transitions from a paper-based performance method system to a cloud-based electronic system. Along with that shift, the system would move from a three-tiered to a five-tiered evaluation system, with “needs improvement” and “unsuccessful” as separate assessments at the bottom of the scale.
“Unsuccessful” employees would not be eligible for raises or promotions, and they would be reported to their appointing authority.
“Not to say it makes it easier to lay people off necessarily, but it makes it easier to identify the people who may be warranting scrutiny,” Decoteau said.
House and Governmental Affairs will conduct an oversight hearing of the Department of State Civil Service this week as part of the department’s reauthorization process. Chair Beau Beaullieu expects the hearing to be part of an ongoing discussion about how state government handles its civil service employees.
Decoteau said he’s looking forward to the chance to hear lawmakers’ concerns and explain how civil service works, particularly to those who may be newly-elected. While the governor’s top policymakers and their assistants and deputies should be unclassified, he said, civil service is meant to protect the rank-and-file workers from being replaced for political reasons.
Decoteau also noted that classified positions have salary caps, which he described as a taxpayer protection.
“Our number one [priority] is our taxpayers, and second is our agencies,” he said. “If there’s anything that we can do to improve, we are certainly open to that.”
For civil service critics, internal tweaks amount to little more than window dressing. The only path to reform, they argue, is through the Louisiana Constitution.
“They’re on the defensive,” Morris said. “They’re trying to get in front of this, to try to beat it back.”
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The Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab is inviting people involved in seafood production to attend an open house at the facility on Oct. 22.
The lab is located at the LSU AgCenter Iberia Research Station, and the event will start at 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. Lunch and product sampling will be provided. The address is 603 LSU Bridge Road in Jeanerette.
As part of a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Business Grant, the lab is helping to develop market opportunities for those engaged in seafood production. One way the lab is doing this is by creating new, value-added products that can be sold by seafood producers to increase cash flow and business sustainability.
The workshop will be a hands-on experience showcasing new methods for byproduct recovery and product development. The event will feature several heritage freshwater fish species that are readily available but underutilized in the commercial market.
A recent addition to the facility is an outreach and training venue that can hold up to 40 participants. The room is equipped with audio and visual equipment to host trainings and virtual meetings. There also are plans to add a fully functional demonstration kitchen.
Topics to be discussed include:
— An overview of Louisiana seafood availability and food safety considerations by Evelyn Watts, research director and seafood extension specialist with the AgCenter School of Nutrition and Food Sciences and Louisiana Sea Grant.
— Exploring traditions and reimagining seafood products to expand ethnic markets and develop new dishes for the restaurant industry from Thomas Hymel, marine extension agent with the AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant and executive director of the lab.
“This is not just a research lab,” Watts said. “The demonstration lab offers at opportunity to learn by doing.”
Hymel played a key role in the development of the lab and sees the opportunity it can provide for the seafood industry.
“I think there is an interest in products like the minced seafood and the many ways smoked seafood can be used in the restaurant and food truck industry,” he said.
Hymel said the event will give participants the chance to see some of the commercial food processing equipment housed in the lab.
Organizers encourage participants to preregister by visiting https://tinyurl.com/ycxka98a.
For more information concerning the event, email Anne Dugas at anned@lsu.edu.
Want to take a stroll down Front Street in 1912 or 1927? Better roll up your pant legs.
And because you’re ready for high water, how about dangling your feet in the swimming pool that was once carved out of the Atchafalaya River to reassure anxious parents?
You can see that and more at the upcoming Living Along the Atchafalaya historical exhibition, which opens Tuesday at the Everett Street Gallery and runs through Oct. 31.
Greig Chauvin, who became interested in the history of Morgan City as she became interested in her own family’s history, developed the exhibit, a series of more than 30 tabletop-sized posters. Each focuses on a different aspect of local history.
The exhibit was made possible by a grant from the H&B Young Foundation, another in a long list of endowments by the foundation for local civic projects.
In fact, the Youngs appear on one of the posters, which notes that the family leased land to shipbuilders to help the home-front effort during World War I and World War II.
Also in the exhibit:
—Displays on the flood of 1912, shown in photos by Frank Prohaska.
—Photos from the construction of the Long-Allen Bridge, which was floated into place to span Berwick Bay.
—The story of the Spirit of Morgan City, the iconic shrimp boat that now serves as a monument to an important local industry.
—The history of the Shrimp & Petroleum Festival, including a 1944 re-enactment of the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
—Multiple displays showing photos of the 1927 flood, which “was considered a biblical event,” according to one display.
—A local angle involving Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, the infamous Depression-era gangsters who considered robbing a Berwick bank, but had a change of heart.
—The story of the Mosquito Fleet, a makeshift flotilla that carried Confederate troops from Berwick to what is now Morgan City, handing Union troops a defeat.
The gallery will be open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. A voice narration of the exhibit is available through the Explore Morgan City app.
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