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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2024 ROOF REPLACEMENT AND ASSOCIATED WORK
PATTERSON HOUSING AUTHORITY
Bids for construction of the “2024 Roof Re- placement and Associated Work at the Patterson Housing Authority”, Patterson, LA., will be re- ceived until 2:30 PM, local time, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Housing Authority Office at 409 Grout St, Patterson, LA 70392, at which time and place all bids will be publicly read aloud. This project is funded in part under the Capital Fund Program of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.
The general scope of work for this project in- cludes replacement of approx 760 Squares of existing shingle roofing with new shingle roofing as specified, together with associated work on 28 duplex apartment buildings at the Patterson Housing Auth- ority. Bids will be received for a Base Bid and Additive Alternate Bids. Contractors desiring to bid on this project shall obtain a paper copy of the plans and specifications from the Architect to facilitate dissemination of Addenda and other pertinent information to bidders. Contractors must also visit the Site and shall attend a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting noted below.
Copies of the plans and specifications and related contract documents are on file at the office of the Housing Authority Office at 409 Grout St, Patterson, LA 70392, and the office of Firmin Architects Ltd, 530 Third Street, P.O. Box 972, Morgan City, Louisiana, (985/384-3094) and are open for inspection at each of these offices without charge. Contractors may obtain plans and specifications from the Architect by making a fully refundable deposit of $100 which will be refunded upon return of the plans in good condition. Plans and Specifications will also be provided electronically.
Attention is called to the insurance requirements and to the provisions for equal employment op- portunity, and payment of not less than the minimum wages that must be paid on this project, as noted in the Specifications.
EMPLOYMENT OF FEMALE AND/OR MINORITY INDIVIDUALS AND SUB-CONTRACTORS:
The attention of the Contractor(s) proposing to submit a bid on this project is expressly called to the interest and desire of the Housing Auth- ority, that female and minority individuals, particularly those residing in or near the housing developments of the Authority, be given preference for positions of new employment.
All bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount bid for the Base Bid and made payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly enter into a contract for the project. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond or Irrevocable Bank Letter of Credit written as described in the Bid Documents for this project.
A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD at 2:30 PM on April 1, 2024 at Housing Auth Office at 409 Grout St, Patterson LA 70392
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Construction or Specialty; Roofing and Sheetmetal, Siding. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and re- quirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. Any contractor and/or sub-contractor whose bid exceeds $50,000.00 shall be licensed in ac- cordance with current statutes of Louisiana Law.
The Owner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.
Housing Authority of the City of Patterson, LA
By: Patrick Jones, Exec Director
Adv. March 15, 20 and 27, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
January 18, 2024
Franklin, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with President William Hidalgo, Sr., presiding and the following board members present: Will Terry, J.P. Hebert, Norris Crappell, Andrew Mancuso, Mike Ortiz, and Kenny Arceneaux.
Also present: Tim Matte, Executive Director; Michael Brocato, Operations Manager; Bill Bourgeois; Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith; Reid Miller, Miller Engineers; Jimmy Davis, Parish Council; and members of the public.
Mr. Mancuso moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the Dec 21 regular monthly minutes. After a second by Mr. Hebert, the motion carried un- animously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Mr. Crappell mov-ed to approve. Following Mr. Terry’s second, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Jimmy Davis newly elect St. Mary Parish Council Member District VII introduced himself and is looking to work with the SMLD in the future.
Mr. Robert Karam with T. Baker Smith reported his office is continuing Phase 1 for the West of Charenton Drainage Canal Drainage Study.
Mr. Karam re- ported the contractor will install the pumps for the Morgan City Pump Station, but it has been delayed to the middle of Feb. Mr. Karam stated that the temporary pumps did well with the past rain event.
Mr. Karam re- ported there will be a Lakeside Stakeholders meeting held Feb 15 for the Lakeside Project.
Mr. Brocato re- ported the limestone has been moved off the Calumet area property and a notice to terminate the lease has been given to the landowner.
Mr. Matte re- ported the low water levels continue to cause issues along the Mississippi River. Mr. Matte stated the Drainage District #1 will be removing the pipe off the Calumet area property.
Mr. Mancuso motioned to authorize Mr. Hidalgo to sign the engagement letter for the audit and single audit and Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures with Darnall, Sikes, & Frederick. Mr. Ortiz, with a second, carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux motioned to amend the 2023 annual administrative contract with APTIM. After a second by Mr. Crappell, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Hidalgo ask-ed for further comments and did not receive any. Mr. Terry moved for adjournment, which was seconded by Mr. Crappell carried unanimously.
Attest:
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Kenneth
Arceneaux Jr.,
Secretary/Treasurer
St. Mary Levee District
Adv. March 15, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes
Cajun Coast Tourism
February 21, 2024
The Cajun Coast Tourism held a business meeting on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 4 pm at the Cajun Coast Of- fice. Members present were Kim Walden, Ed “Tiger” Verdin, Sandra Marshall, Dwight Smith, Alfredia Edwards, and Herman Hartman. Members absent were Patsy Powell, Keith Leonard, and Chad Boutte. Also, present were Carrie Stansbury and Christal Carter.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to accept the January minutes as written. Mr. Hartman seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Mr. Verdin made a motion to accept the January financials. Mr. Hartman seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Ms. Stansbury gave an overview of the bureau’s activities.
The Board decided to table the Carbo & Assoc. Signage for $12,500 for the next step until next month and send a letter.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to be a sponsor of the Soulfood Festival for $3000.00. Ms. Edwards seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Mr. Verdin made a motion sign the contract for the Fishers of Men Tournament for October 2027 for $7,250.00. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Mr. Verdin made a motion to go into Executive Session. Ms. Marshall seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to leave the Executive Session at 5:17 pm. Mr. Verdin seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Mr. Verdin made a motion to table the Walking Trail Parish request until next month. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
The Tourist Commission’s next board meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2024, at 4:00 pm at the Cajun Coast Of- fice.
There being no further business to discuss, Ms. Marshall made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Verdin seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the meeting was adjourned.
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Herman Hartman,
Secretary
Adv. March 15, 2024

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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
PHH Mortgage Corporation
Vs. No. 136822 Div “E”
The Unopened Succession of Sylvia Jean Belcher Mizell A/K/A Sylvia Jean Belcher Mizell A/K/A Sylvia Jean Belcher A/K/A Sylvia J. Belcher A/K/A Sylvia Belcher A/K/A Sylvia Jean Mizell A/K/A Sylvia J. Mizell A/K/A Sylvia Mizell A/K/A Sylvia Belcher Mizell A/K/A Sylvia B. Mizell
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Writ of FiFa 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 tract or parcel of land, together with all improvements (if any) thereon, and all rights, ways, privileges, appurtenances and prescriptions thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining and being more particularly described as follows:
Lot 22 of Square 25 of Unit No. 2 of Lakeside Subdivision, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, as shown on plat of survey of J.J. Krebs & Sons, Civil Engineers and Surveyors, a copy of which is recorded in Book 13-M, under Entry No. 123,718, of the Conveyance of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, and according to which survey said property measures 55 feet front on Chestnut Drive, with a width in the rear and depth as shown on said survey.
the sum of SIXTY-SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 61/100 ($67,371.61), together with in- terest thereon and any applicable amounts provided for by the Act of Mortgage and ap- plicable law such as late charges, escrow advances, corporate advances, and other fees, together with reasonable attorney’s fees actually in- curred by the Plaintiff, if/as ap- plicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or hereafter and proves according to law for taxes, assessments, re- pairs to and maintenance of the property, and other charges which the Plaintiff is permitted to prove by affidavits filed or submitted before judicial sale herein 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 WITHOUT ap- praisement 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 17th day of April A.D., 2024, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
BLAISE W. SMITH,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. March 15 and April 10, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL
DISTRICT
February 8, 2024
The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”) met in special session at the District’s office at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, Louisiana on February 8, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. Pete Orlando, President, convened the meeting with Commissioners, Joseph Cain, Ben Adams, Steven Cornes, Matthew Tycer, Deborah Garber, Troy Lombardo and Adam Mayon in attendance. Matthew Glover was absent. Also present in the meeting were Raymond Wade, Executive Director, Tori Henry, Office Manager; Cindy Cutrera, Economic De- velopment Manager, Michael Knobloch, Knobloch Professional Services; Gerard Bourgeois, Board Attorney; Lieutenant Jenelle Piche and Timothy Spence, United States Coast Guard (“USCG”); Philip Chauvin, T. Baker Smith; Bill Blanchard, GIS Engineering; along with members of the general public.
The meeting was called to order and the presence of a quorum was noted. Raymond Wade led the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
It was moved by Mr. Lombardo and seconded by Mr. Cornes that the minutes of the special meetings of January 10, 2024 and January 29, 2024 be approved and adopted, with said motion carrying unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Mayon that the report of receipts and disbursements for the month of January, 2024 be received and accepted and that all invoices presented to the Board for the month of January, 2024 be paid. Mr. Lombardo seconded that motion, which carried un- animously.
Timothy Connell reported via teleconference that: (i) all surveys look fantastic; (ii) Dredge Texas should complete Crew Boat Cut by February 24th; (iii) Dredge Kingfisher is currently working Stouts Pass for the next 21 days; and (iv) a contract should be awarded in late summer for Bayou Chene.
Lieutenant Piche reported 2,309 total transits in January through the VTS zone, at an average of 66 per day.
Michael Knobloch reported that: (i) we re- ceived the Cooperative Endeavor Agreements from the State, Mr. Wade signed and returned them; (ii) we will be requesting funding from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program, with the application due February 28th. It was moved by Mr. Tycer and seconded by Mr. Cornes that the following resolution be submitted for $6,400,000 and be matched by $1,600,000 of Port funds for Phase 4 – Aggregate Loading and Unloading Area and Extension of Rail Spur, which resolution was unanimously adopted. He did note that he will request a waiver for the match.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RE- SOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District does hereby authorize and support the submission of its proposed funding request entitled “Phase 4 – Concrete Cargo Transloading Area and Rail Extension Project” to the US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT’s) “FY 2024 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity” (RAISE) Grant Program. In addition, since the project totals $8,000,000, the MCHTD requests $6,400,000 from the FY 2024 RAISE program and agrees to provide a local, non- federal match of $1,600,000 . If fully-awarded, the project will complete Phase 4 of the port District’s informal “Port of Morgan City Terminal Facility Infrastructure Im- provement Master Plan.”
Charles Brittingham reported via teleconference that we are still operating under a continuing resolution but hopes the House and Senate will come to an agreement before it expires on March 1st.
Philip Chauvin presented Sealevel Construction’s Payment Application No. 12 in the amount of $13,376 with Mr. Tycer moving for payment, seconded by Mr. Cornes and carried unanimously. He also reported that: (i) they continue to provide information to Mike Knobloch as needed on the West Dock, with plans and specs expected to be completed by March; and (ii) East dock test section was completed but changed slightly. He is preparing a “decrease” change order of $5500 by using existing material on site.
Cindy Cutrera reported that: (i) we hosted the CWPPRA Region III planning meeting, where EPA proposed a project for sediment disposal at Point Au Fer; (ii) the Corps will be holding a Lower Mississippi River Study public meeting in Morgan City on March 7th and Mr. Orlando encouraged all commissioners to attend; (iii) our Stakeholder meeting was well at- tended and dredging the GIWW to its authorized depth was brought up and are awaiting Corps responses on authorizations, pipeline locations and funding; (iv) we have sent out the Waterways Journal article to all Stakeholders and Mr. Cain encouraged all Commissioners to forward it out as well the their contacts!
Gerard Bourgeois reported that: (i) Halliburton’s current sublease of 25,000 square feet across from transit shed is up for its 2nd option term, and they’ve asked that we extend on same terms, except for 2- or 3-year periods. Mr. Adams moved to authorize Mr. Orlando to execute such a lease or amendment to lease with two (2)-(3) year terms, at an initial rate of $5,231.38, which was seconded by Mr. Mayon and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLV-ED by the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”), the governing authority of said District, that Pete Orlando, President; be and is hereby authorized to sign a lease or amendment to lease agreement with Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. for 25,000 sq. feet of transit yard space, at $5,231.38 per month and on such terms as are deemed advisable;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that Pete Orlando, President, be authorized and directed to do any and all act and things necessary, proper, or that may be required to carry out and accomplish the transactions contemplated with regards to said agreement with Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
With there being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Mr. Mayon and seconded by Mr. Cornes that the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
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Steven W. Cornes,
Secretary
Adv. March 15, 2024

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Since 1988 Louisiana’s redfish anglers, much to the envy of neighboring states, have enjoyed a five-fish limit with a slot size of 16 to 27 inches. What’s more, one of the five keepers was allowed to be over 27 inches. These limits at the time were necessary to maintain fish stocks.
However, since 2005 studies began to show a declining redfish population, where in 2023 the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission began to act, eventually issuing a Notice of Intent to change redfish regulations on July 7, 2023.
For many this initial NOI was quite draconian where it reduced the limit from five to three redfish. Additionally, the slot size the three fish had to fall into was narrowed and set at 18 to 24 inches. The commission also eliminated the allowable one redfish over 27 inches long.
To say these changes didn’t sit well with recreational anglers and the commercial sport fish industry was an understatement. The economic impact of fresh and saltwater angling in Louisiana’s world class fishery exceeds a billion dollars annually.
To think those voices wouldn’t be heard is total nonsense. In early November, the Louisiana House Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Environment voted 8-2 the regulations proposed in the NOI were unacceptable.
An amended NOI was subsequently issued Dec. 7, 2023, setting the limit at three redfish with an 18- to 27-inch slot and no fish over 27 inches long allowed.
Now, three months later, on March 8, the NOI has been amended again following a series of public meetings. This latest NOI has set the slot limit at 18 to 27 inches with a four-fish limit and no fish over 27 inches.
Essentially, the original intent according to LDWF biologists, would have restored redfish populations to acceptable management levels by 2034. The second NOI would have reset that date to 2050.
Redfish are estuary dependent. In general, redfish anglers typically catch fish in the three-year-old range. The problem with that is once these fish reach 26 inches, they are ready to move offshore, where they can begin to spawn.
The LDWF refers to this as escapement rate. Escapement rate is the percentage of redfish that pass through the recreational fishery from inshore waters to offshore waters as fish that can spawn. The escapement rate is set at 30 percent by the LDWF. Currently, the rate stands at approximately 20 percent.
So where do people stand with the latest redfish NOI? Britt Cavalier is a Houma business owner who, anecdotally speaking, has seen a decline in redfish.
Cavalier, who fishes in both the Cocodrie and the Dularge area said, “Ten years ago you could easily troll the banks and catch a limit of reds almost effortlessly. Now, it’s a little more difficult. You can still pull up to a hole and catch as many as you want, but I don’t see near the amount of fish on the banks as we used to.”
“Ten years ago, when you went bow fishing you didn’t see another boat all night,” Cavalier continued. “Now, maybe it’s coincidence, but I think one or two boats compared to 10 plus trolling the same marsh every night, picking off every redfish they see is having an impact.”
Bill Lake, owner/operator of Bayou Guide Service in Houma, says bull reds are plentiful and the LDWF should leave the one redfish over 27 inch regulation as is.
Sal Fontana, owner/operator of Gotcha Hooked Guide Service, says changing the redfish limits is a very touchy subject. What’s more, the New Orleans area guide says there are many reasons that caused the problem.
Fontana said, “Everyone wants to put restrictions by creating a new limit and thinking that alone is the answer and will correct the problem. Just reducing the limit without correcting the root causes will do no good.”
Jared Broussard, owner/operator of Du’ South Fishing Charters, says there has definitely been increased pressure in certain areas on slot reds. He also thinks there are other factors to consider than just harvest pressure by recreational anglers.
Broussard suggested storms with tidal surges and habitat loss displace redfish. In his assessment high and low river stages with higher salinities and their impact should be factored in, when creating baseline numbers of redfish stocks.
Morgan City businessman Shade Ratcliff said, “I can live with the four fish limit and the 18 to 27 inch slot limit, but I also think we should be able to keep one over 27. As every regular redfish angler knows, sometimes you get in the bulls and it’s hard to find one under 27 inches.”
Hunter Marcel, a video content producer from Houma, after attending a recent public meeting says it’s both fortunate and unfortunate there is more fishing than ever.
Marcel said, “It’s great for the outdoor community, but activities both day and night don’t give the fish a rest, nor is there enough habitat to support the constant beatdown. I 100 percent supported the 3-fish limit and keeping the slot limit. But, after attending the meeting last Thursday and hearing the studies and so many opinions from captains, sports and recreational fishermen, I think the 4 fish 18 to 27 inch slot limits are a great compromise.”
Charles Miller, a fly fisherman from the New Orleans area, says that he releases most of the redfish he catches. Therefore, the new regulation’s impact will be minimal where he is concerned. However, he makes note that 1 in 5 Louisianans are at or live below the poverty level.
Miller said, “Many people in this category are subsistence angling. If they are fishing for dinner and catch a 30 inch redfish, then they will have to release it under the proposed regulations. I think these anglers were ignored when planning the new regulations.”
Others like Aaron Snatic, who works for the Allen Parish School Board, said, “I’m good with the 4 fish and slot limit. I always liked keeping the 16 to 18 inch reds to eat anyway. I don’t care about one over 27 inches, but do understand some people wanting to still have that option.”
A one-time public hearing on proposed substantive changes will be held by the LDWF on April 29 at 10 a.m. in the Joe L. Herring Louisiana Room of the Wildlife and Fisheries Headquarters Building, 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge. Interested persons are invited to attend and submit oral comments on the proposed amendments.
John Flores is the Morgan City Review’s outdoor writer. He can be contacted at gowiththeflo@cox.net.

DEAR ABBY: Three years ago, our 40-year-old daughter, “Tanya,” suddenly accused me of abusing her during her childhood. She also accused my husband, her dad, of enabling this abuse. Abby, the abuse never happened!
Could some therapist have planted these ideas in her head? Tanya has problems with alcohol (which she blames on me) and has been divorced from two wonderful men who she claims also abused her. She can’t maintain friendships with women because as soon as they do something that makes Tanya mad, she cuts them off.
Our other daughter, “Nadia,” is three years younger. She doesn’t have an alcohol problem and has a great husband and a toddler. Tanya has cut her off as well and has never met her brother-in-law or nephew. Nadia says her childhood was idyllic. Neither child lives near us.
My husband is living with incurable cancer, which Tanya knew before she excommunicated us. I don’t know if I should inform her when her father dies, or let her find out through others on Facebook. My husband and I, and Nadia don’t use Facebook, but relatives do, and I am sure they will make it known.
I am torn about this. Tanya has hurt all of us repeatedly for so many years that we all agree that life is more pleasant without her around us. However, I’m afraid not telling her will cause more problems. Advice?
DAMNED BOTH WAYS IN ILLINOIS

DEAR DAMNED: You stated that Tanya has “excommunicated” you, her father and her sister. She appears to be an angry and bitter woman who needs to find someone other than herself to blame for her unhappiness. She’s unlikely to improve without professional help or an alcohol intervention.
When your husband passes, I’m hoping you will write her a brief letter explaining that you want her to know her father loved her. Give her the date of his passing, his obituary and the location of his final resting place. If you do, your conscience should be clear. What, if anything, she decides to do with that information is up to her.

DEAR ABBY: I had a long and wonderful marriage before my husband passed away after a lengthy illness three years ago. I have supportive friends to go to lunch and coffee with, but I miss the companionship of a special someone. One of them is a man I have known for many years. He has been a widower for more than 10 years. He has dated several women with no commitments and is always a gentleman.
Before my husband’s passing, he once said if I wasn’t married, he would call me. He hasn’t contacted me. How can I contact him without seeming aggressive? He has said that he’s pleased with his current companion because there is “no drama.” Please advise how an elegant lady can call him on the phone (he doesn’t use email).
CLASSY
IN CALIFORNIA

DEAR CLASSY: Consider this: Throw a small party and invite some of your friends to join you. Then, pick up the phone and ask this gentleman if he AND his lady friend would like to join you.
There is no reason you can’t be friends, as long as you realize he is involved with someone else (for now).
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June 8, 1933 — March 3, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Glen Ghirardi Sr., a beloved magician and cherished member of the Morgan City, LA community. Born on June 8, 1933, in Morgan City, LA, Glen lived a life filled with magic and wonder until his peaceful passing on March 3, 2024, at his residence in Morgan City, LA.
Glen was known for his captivating magic performances and endless talent as a magician, bringing joy and wonder to countless audiences over the years. Though his time on this earth has concluded, his memory will live on through the amazed faces and happy hearts he left in his wake.
Mr. Ghirardi was a dedicated family man who adored spending time with his loved ones. He had a special fondness for watching the Saints play, sharing moments of excitement and unity with his family over their favorite team.
Glen will be missed by his love of his life and best friend for 40 years Rena Gautreaux. He was a devoted father to his children, Jamie Bollhalter and husband Tim, Glen Ghirardi Jr. and wife Mary, Roland Ghirardi, and David Ghirardi. His grandchildren, Tammy Como and husband Enrico, Joab Jett and wife Dawn, Barbara Bollhalter, Bridget Provost and husband Brandon, Timothy Bollhalter, Sarah Ghirardi, Tabitha Lacouture and husband Matt, Katy Ghirardi, and Nicole Ghirardi. He also had 25 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren that brought him immense joy and pride. He is also survived by Barbara Williams, the mother of his children.
Glen was preceded in death by his parents, P.B. and Harriet Ghirardi; one brother, Roland Ghirardi; two sisters, Bonnie Horton and Harriet Helm; one grandson, Sammy Bollhalter and one great-grandson, Cody Lodrigue.
We will have a celebration of Life Friday, April 5, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be at 9 with a Catholic Mass to begin at 12. Interment will be at the Morgan City Cemetery.