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2-point stop preserves Patterson win over Berwick

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 11:15am

Staff Report

Patterson linebacker Christian Bobet and his defensive line teammates made the tackle of the year Thursday, stopping a two-point run that protected the Lumberjacks’ 28-26 victory and their playoff hopes.
On Friday, Central Catholic capped its 7-3 season with a 37-7 win over Highland Baptist of New Iberia, led by a three-touchdown, 265-yard passing performance by Benjamin Case.
Patterson and Central Catholic are headed for playoff games Friday (see related story).
Elsewhere in St. Mary Parish games, Centerville clinched its playoff appearance with a 36-23 Thursday win over Covenant Christian, and Franklin came from behind to beat Ascension Episcopal 44-41 Friday.
Hanson Memorial is also in the postseason despite a 43-14 loss to district champ Vermilion Catholic.
West St. Mary’s season ended with a 42-6 loss to Catholic New Iberia.

Patterson 28,
Berwick 26
This game pitted two hard-nosed, take-charge rushers in Patterson’s Cam Davis and Berwick’s Namon Bennett. But Bennet, who rushed for 170 yards and three touchdowns on 25 carries, was stopped a yard short on the key two-point conversion attempt with 8:27 left in the game.
Bennett had broken loose for a 44-yard touchdown to bring Berwick to within two points.
Berwick’s 33-yard field goal attempt failed with 9 seconds left, ending any hopes the 2-8 Panthers had for a playoff appearance.
This wasn’t a game distinguished by precision kicking. Along with the missed field goal, the two teams were a combined 0-4 on extra-point kicks.
But kicks played a big role in getting back in the game after Patterson grabbed a 14-0 lead on a 5-yard TD run by CJ Williams and 1-yard score by Davis.
Berwick had only two three-and-outs to show for the game’s first 20 minutes as Davis, Williams and Elijah Johnson ate up the clock for Patterson.
But a shanked punt set Berwick up at the Patterson 47-yard line. Eight plays later, Bennett scored from the 2 to make it 14-6.
Berwick’s Carter Whipple returned the second-half kickoff 52 yards to Patterson’s 19, setting up Bennett’s 3-yard TD. He added the 2-point run to tie the score 14-14.
On the ensuing kickoff, Berwick’s Luke Tarver recovered an onside kick, setting up a 27-yard TD run by Bennett. Suddenly, the Panthers were ahead 20-14.
But Davis tied the score again with a 40-yard scoring run, and Carlos Books intercepted an Evan Crappell pass to set up a 24-yard Davis TD pass to Kylin Brooks. Davis’ scored on the 2-point run to make it 28-20.
After Berwick drew to within two, the Panthers fumbled and Patterson’s Demond Davis recovered. Later, Crappell threw passes of 14 yards to Whipple and 12 and 10 yards to Bennett to move the Panthers to the Patterson 16.
But the clock left them no choice but to try the failed field goal.
Davis hit 6 of 9 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown, and rushed 23 times for 114 yards.
Elijah Johnson finished with 50 yards on 12 carries, and Williams had 44 yards on five trips.
Jayvn Christoper caught three passes for 51 yards, Kylin Brooks two for 29 and a touchdown, and Demond Davis one for 10.
For Berwick, Cole Morris rushed three times for 8 yards, and Crappell had 28 yards on four trips.
Crappell was 6 for 15 passing for 72 yards. Tarver had two catches for 21 yards, Bennett two for 22 and Whipple two for 27.

Central Catholic 37,
Highland Baptist 7
After losing two of their first three games, the Eagles won six of seven capped by their victory in this 7-1A finale.
Case’s favorite targets Friday were Tylon Hollins, who caught three passes for 117 yards and a touchdown; Landon Ramagos, who caught two passes for 81 yards; and Tate Fontenot, who had two receptions for 55 yards and two TDs.
Landon Liprari had one catch for 18 yards, and Cash Baker ahd one for 14.
Fontenot also had a touchdown run on the way to a 12-carry, 64-yard performance. Baker had 54 yards and a score.
Lucas Pickens kicked a 25-yard field goal, and Jack Lipari intercepted a Highland Baptist pass.
Central Catholic held Highland Baptist to 37 rushing yards, led by Quentin Martin’s 23 yards.
Martin had three receptions for 29 yards, and Charles Dartez had three for 20 yards.

Jim Bradshaw: When Acadiana got on the air

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 11:13am

JIM BRADSHAW

Today, the call letters WBKB are assigned to the CBS television affiliate in the Alpena area of northern Michigan, but for a short time in the 1930s they belonged to the first radio station to broadcast in southwest Louisiana.

The letters reflected the names of businessmen Hillman Bailey, Henry J. Kilmer, and George J. Ber, who set up the station in the Ber Jewelry store in Rayne, several years before KVOL , which has sometimes been called the first radio station in Acadiana, went on the air in Lafayette.

When it signed on as a test station in 1929, it used the call letters RLA, but got its new name when it was formally licensed by the Federal Communications Commission a year later.

Bailey, who was from Rayne, was an electrical engineering graduate from LSU and provided the technical expertise.

Kilmer, an Iota native, had just gone into business selling and servicing radios in Rayne and thought a local station would help his business. Ber was a jeweler but was also the local representative for Columbia Records, and thought a bit of air time would help promote that business.

Ber, who had bought William Culpepper’s jewelry store in 1925, was the one who took Joe Falcon and Cleoma Breaux to New Orleans in 1928 to audition with Columbia. The result was “Allons a Lafayette,” the first Cajun song to be recorded.

Radio was coming into its own in those days. Louisiana’s first publicly licensed station, WWL in New Orleans, was run by the Jesuits at Loyola.

They had to get permission directly from the Vatican before they could broadcast “secular” programming and went on the air on March 31, 1922, with what is said to be the first public radio broadcast on the Gulf Coast, a piano recital.

WWL was at first heard only in and around New Orleans, but in 1922, the FCC allowed it to increase its power to 5,000 watts, making it the most powerful station in the South.

Then in the 1930s it was allowed to increase to 50,000 watts, making it one of the most powerful stations in the world.

WBKB in Rayne didn’t have such good luck. The little station’s signal only reached about 30 miles from downtown Rayne, and that wasn’t far enough.

There just weren’t enough listeners in the area to make the little station profitable.

Ber went to Washington, D.C., seeking permission to increase WBKB’s power to 5,000 watts so that it could be heard in all of Louisiana and parts of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas.

When the FCC turned down the request, the first radio station in southwest Louisiana went off the air for lack of money.

KVOL 1935, the first radio station in Lafayette and has remained on the air since then, giving it the title as the longest continually operating station in southwest Louisiana, but it wasn’t the first to go on the air.

You can contact Jim Bradshaw at jimbradshaw4321@gmail.com or P.O. Box 1121, Washington LA 70589.

UPDATED WITH STORY: Central Catholic's Calais signs with Nicholls

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 11:08am

By BILL DECKER

bdecker@daily-review.com

Ava Claire Calais and her Central Catholic volleyball teammates were looking forward Wednesday to appearing in the LHSAA quarterfinals. Calais took a step beyond that.
On Wednesday, the day before making her third postseason appearance in Lafayette’s Cajundome, Calais signed a letter of intent to study and play volleyball at Nicholls State.
On a table set up for the signing in the Central Catholic gym, writing on a volleyball proclaimed Calais’ “1000+ assists.”
“She’s a great leader,” coach Sunni Blanchard said after the signing. “She does what I want her to do, and she does it perfectly.”
Calais started with the Eagles as a setter, and then became a libero, a sort of back-row defensive specialist.
“That’s your best passer,” Blanchard said. “She’s on the floor the whole time, so you have to expect to be really quick and get to everything.”
Calais, daughter of Kade and Sarah Soprano of Morgan City, said she likes the proximity of Nicholls to her home. She likes something else, too.
“I really like the people,” she said. “I like how their athletes are close as a team.”
Calais plans to study sports medicine at Nicholls.
“I’ve always wanted to work in sports or something like that,” she said. “And medicine is really interesting.”
Calais will join a very young Nicholls team. Thirteen of its players are freshmen or sophomores, and only one, middle blocker Jhalya Boldon, is a senior.
Nicholls is coached by Jonea Rima, who will be looking to young players next season to improve on this year’s 4-22 record.
Calais’ father Kade Soprano had this to say about his daughter in a Facebook message:
“Not only am I extremely proud of our daughter for this accomplishment — which is a great one because only a small percentage of high school athletes can actually compete at the D1 level — but I am even more proud of her for being a great role model for her peers.
“We frequently hear from her teachers, other superiors and also her peers that she is a positive influence on all because she works hard, is friendly, kind, doesn’t speak ill of people, doesn’t speak vulgar or participate in other unbecoming behaviors. She is a true leader.
“But I would be remiss if I would say that it’s all because of us or her and not give credit to God, who is at work in her.”

Simplify your feast by slow cooking your Thanksgiving turkey

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 11:08am

Food features prominently in many holiday celebrations, but perhaps no holiday is more closely associated with eating than Thanksgiving. In fact, Thanksgiving and food are so closely connected that many people lovingly refer to the holiday as “Turkey Day,” which is an homage to the popular main course that finds its way to millions of Thanksgiving dinner tables across the country each year.
Side dishes abound on Thanksgiving dinner tables, but turkey still takes center stage for many households. That reality can put some pressure on hosts tasked with preparing the meal for their family and friends.
Unlike some other dishes that require a laundry list of ingredients and lots of prep work, turkey is a relatively hands-off main course. However, home cooks know a dried out turkey is not on anyone’s holiday wish list.
Slow cooking can help to avoid such a result. This recipe for “Holiday Turkey,” courtesy Andrew Schloss’ “Cooking Slow” (Chronicle Books), calls for slow cooking the bird. Such an approach should result in a delicious and mouth-watering main course that satisfies anyone who’s anxious to sit down at the Thanksgiving dinner table this year.
HOLIDAY TURKEY
1 fresh turkey, about 15 lbs., preferably free-range
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 quart apple cider
2 tsp. dried poultry seasoning
Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Remove giblets from the turkey and discard (or save for another use, such as dressing). Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat dry with paper towels.
Rub it all over with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 12 hours and up to 24 hours. During that time, the surface of the turkey will become visibly dry and the skin will tighten; this encourages a nice crisp skin on the finished bird.
Remove turkey from the refrigerator 1 hour before you plan to start roasting.
Preheat oven to 450 F.
Put turkey on a rack set in a large, flameproof roasting pan. Drizzle oil over the top.
Roast for 1 hour. Reduce oven temperature to 175 F. Pour cider into the roasting pan and sprinkle the poultry seasoning in the liquid. Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh (but not touching bone) registers to 170 F.
Transfer turkey to a carving board, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for about 15 minutes (see tip).
Meanwhile, skim fat from the surface of the liquid in the pan. Put roasting pan over two burners and bring the pan drippings to a boil over high heat. Cook until the juices reduce and thicken slightly, enough to coat a spoon, about 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
Carve the turkey and serve with cider pan juices.
Makes 15 servings
Resting tip: Slow-roasted meats need far less resting time (pretty much none) than those that are traditionally roasted. The reason for resting meat that has been roasted at a high temperature is to allow juices that have collected in the cooler center time to migrate back into the dryer (hotter) exterior sections after it comes out of the oven.
Because slow-roasted meats are cooked evenly and a temperature that keeps most of the juices in place, a resting period is largely unnecessary. A brief resting time does allow the meat to become a little firmer as it cools, making it easier to carve.

Grandparents prepare final gift for thankless grandkids

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 11:07am

By Jeanne Phillips, ©United Features Syndicate

DEAR ABBY: For years, we have given generous gifts to our six out-of-town grandchildren and received almost no thanks or acknowledgment.
It hurts my feelings because I devote a lot of thought, in addition to money, to choosing something special for each of them.
Obviously, they don’t care, but when we have just sent checks, not knowing what they read, wear or want, our checks are always cashed. It’s the same with gift cards.
This year, we will send gifts to their parents — our own children. PERIOD. The grandchildren will receive your Letters Booklet — including the section on writing thank-you notes.
Please send me six before the end of November.
TICKED OFF GRANNY IN OREGON

DEAR TICKED OFF: The issue you have raised is one I hear about often from other “ticked off” readers each year. I’m sorry you didn’t mention how old your grandchildren are, because the fault may lie with their parents, who should have taught their children this social skill from the time they were old enough to hold a writing implement.
Some people procrastinate because they don’t know how to express their feelings via the written word and fear they will say the wrong thing. They mistakenly think a thank-you note must be long and flowery when, in fact, short and to the point is more effective.
This is why the “How to Write Letters” booklet was written. It contains samples of thank-you letters for birthday gifts, shower gifts and wedding gifts, as well as those that arrive around holiday time. (It also includes letters of congratulations and ones regarding difficult subjects, such as the loss of a parent, a spouse or a child.)
This booklet can be ordered by sending your name and mailing address plus a check or money order for $8, to: Dear Abby Letters Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447.
With the holiday season fast approaching, this is the perfect time to reply with a handwritten letter, note or well-written email. Although handwritten notes are the “gold standard,” many folks these days opt to take a shortcut by using technology that didn’t exist before the quill and inkwell.
While texts may seem cold or terse, they are better than no acknowledgment at all.

DEAR ABBY: I am a 63-year-old heterosexual male who has recently joined an adult dating site to enhance my social and sexual life. A therapist suggested that it would help me to break out of my isolation and heal from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse.
Could you please recommend some dating etiquette? What support organizations can assist with my recovery efforts?
LOOKING IN THE WEST

DEAR LOOKING: Ask your therapist to suggest some sites you should visit. After you have looked them over, ask your therapist how to proceed.
You are paying for emotional support from this person, and this is who should actually assist you with your recovery. If it works, stick with this therapist. If it does not, contact R.A.I.N.N. (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network) at rainn.org to see if you are on the right track.

Morgan City police radio logs for Nov. 7

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 10:58am

The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the Police Department at 985-380-4605.
Tuesday, Nov. 7
5:40 a.m. 1600 block of Front Street; Burglary.
6:21 a.m. 1400 block of Chestnut Drive; Medical.
7:26 a.m. U.S. 90 West; Reckless operation.
8:49 a.m. 100 block of Wren Street; Medical.
10:17 a.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Two arrests.
10:48 a.m. 3000 block of Keith Street; Animal complaint.
11:20 a.m. 5000 block of Railroad Avenue; Animal complaint.
11:38 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; 911 hang up.
12:33 p.m. 500 block of First Street; Alarm.
1 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Arrest.
2:08 p.m. 500 block of First Street; Alarm.
2:16 p.m. 700 block of Terrebonne Street; Burglary.
2:37 p.m. 500 block of Railroad Avenue; Arrest.
3 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
4:43 p.m. 100 block of Glenwood Street; Alarm.
5:04 p.m. 800 block of Railroad Avenue; Animal complaint.

Public notices for Nov. 8, 2023

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 6:00am

PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2347
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2151 providing policies and procedures for districts, agencies, boards and commissions heretofore or hereafter created by the St. Mary Parish Council or its predecessor, the St. Mary Parish Policy Jury; consolidating and delegating certain governmental functions of said districts, agencies, boards and commissions; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, this St. Mary Parish Council, pursuant to the authority granted it by the Home Rule Charter of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), and by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority, desires to provide uniform policies and procedures applicable to all districts, agencies, boards, commissions and similar entities (collectively, “Parochial Subdivisions”) created by this Parish Council or its predecessor, the Police Jury of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, this Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish, hereby determines that the establishment of uniform policies and procedures for Parochial Subdivisions and the consolidation and delegation of certain governmental functions of Parochial Subdivisions will provide better efficiency and are in the best interest of the citizens of the Parish;
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2018, the St. Mary Parish Council enacted Ordinance No. 2151;
WHEREAS, in doing so, Ordinance No. 2151, Article II, Section 2.2 reads:
SECTION 2.2. Human Resources and Payroll. Subject to the provisions of the second paragraph of this Section, all human resource and em- ployee payroll functions of Parochial Subdivisions shall be performed by the Parish through the Parish government staff, provided that the Parish may, in its discretion, delegate such functions to Parochial Subdivisions to the extent it deems necessary.
The provisions of this Section 2.2 will be implemented in accordance with a schedule to be prepared by the Chief Administrative Officer of the Parish. The Parish Chief Administrative Officer shall report on the status of the implementation re- quired in this Section 2.2 to this Parish Council quarterly until all human resource and payroll functions of all Parochial Subdivisions have been assumed by the Parish.
WHEREAS, in order to clarify how the provision reading “… provided that the Parish may, in its discretion, delegate such functions to Parochial Subdivisions to the extent it deems necessary.”, shall be amended to read:
SECTION 2.2. Human Resources and Payroll. Subject to the provisions of the second paragraph of this Section, all human resource and em- ployee payroll functions of Parochial Subdivisions shall be performed by the Parish through the Parish government staff, provided that the Parish may through either a directive of the Chief Administrative Officer, at the Chief Administrative Officer’s discretion, or by a majority vote of the membership of the Parish Council, in its discretion, delegate such functions to Parochial Subdivisions to the extent it deems necessary.
The provisions of this Section 2.2 will be implemented in accordance with a schedule to be prepared by the Chief Administrative Officer of the Parish. The Parish Chief Administrative Officer shall report on the status of the implementation re- quired in this Section 2.2 to this Parish Council quarterly until all human resource and payroll functions of all Parochial Subdivisions have been assumed by the Parish, unless otherwise delegate according to the provisions of the above paragraph.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, hereby amend Ordinance No. 2151, Article II, Section 2.2 to read as follows:
SECTION 2.2. Human Resources and Payroll. Subject to the provisions of the second paragraph of this Section, all human resource and em- ployee payroll functions of Parochial Subdivisions shall be performed by the Parish through the Parish government staff, provided that the Parish may through either a directive of the Chief Administrative Officer, at the Chief Administrative Officer’s discretion, or a majority vote of the membership of the Parish Council, in its discretion, delegate such functions to Parochial Subdivisions to the extent it deems necessary.
The provisions of this Section 2.2 will be implemented in accordance with a schedule to be prepared by the Chief Administrative Officer of the Parish. The Parish Chief Administrative Officer shall report on the status of the implementation re- quired in this Section 2.2 to this Parish Council quarterly until all human resource and payroll functions of all Parochial Subdivisions have been assumed by the Parish, unless otherwise delegate according to the provisions of the above paragraph.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately unless vetoed by the Parish President.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this 27th day of September 2023; having been published in accordance with law; having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 25th day of October 2023; was adopted by the following vote on the 25th day of October 2023.
AYES: Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, James W. Bennett, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, and Rodney Olan-der.
NAYS: Dr. Kristi P. Rink.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Scott Ramsey.
APPROVED:
s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g Lisa C.
Morgan
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
This ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this 30th day of October 2023, at the hour of 8:33 a.m.
APPROVED:
s/g David
Hanagriff
DAVID
HANAGRIFF,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 31st day of October 2023, at the hour of 11:36 a.m.
Adv. Nov. 8, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH WATER & SEWER COMMISSION NO. 1
834 WATERWORKS ROAD
P.O. BOX 309
AMELIA, LOUISIANA 70340
October 4, 2023
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 met in regular session on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, and was held at the office in Amelia, Louisiana at 6:00 P. M.
The President, Carlo Gagliano, Jr. called the meeting to order.
The Office Manager performed a roll call, all commissioners were present.
Board members present: Kenneth Mire, Leroy Trim, Oscar Toups, Carla Gagliano, and Carlo Gagliano, Jr.
Absent: None
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
Others Present: Brian Tabor, Larry Barras, and Jane Aucoin
Public Comment/Appearances: Audrey Caldwell
Approval of minutes of the meeting held on September 6, 2023.
A motion was made by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Leroy Trim to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of the September 6, 2023, regular meeting. All voted aye. Motion passed.
Executive Session (if necessary): Discussion of pending litigation captioned “In the Matter of the Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability of Deloach Marine Services, LLC, as Owner Pro-Hac Vice and Operator of M/V Miss Mollye D,” bearing Civil Action No. 3:22-cv-00416 in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana involving Deloach, LA DOTD and the Commission re- garding the allision into the Bayou Ramos Bridge and the damaged water line.
Unfinished Business:
None
New Business:
A. Discussion and any action on matters discussed in executive session.
Allowed for public comment: None
There was no discussion and action concerning the executive session.
B. Discussion and action on circumstances concerning a customer’s water bill.
Allowed for public comment: None
A customer re- quested an adjustment on a high-water bill. There was a discussion that followed concerning this customer’s water bill.
A motion was made by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Carla Gagliano to grant an installment plan for this customer and allow them to pay over a 6-month period. All voted aye. Motion passed.
A motion was made to expand the agenda by Leroy Trim and seconded by Kenneth Mire concerning the resolution regarding a partial settlement of the PFAS litigation. All voted aye. Motion passed.
The Resolution was read aloud by the President.
A motion was made by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Carla Gagliano to approve the resolution regarding the partial settlement of the PFAS litigation. All voted aye. Motion passed.
REPORTS
Engineering Report – None
Managers’ Re- port – The Plant Manager updated the board on the ongoing plant and field projects.
Outstanding Bills
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Oscar Toups to approve the payment of the outstanding monthly bills. All voted aye. Motion passed.
Other Business allowed under Act 861
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Carla Gagliano and seconded by Leroy Trim to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 P.M.
All voted aye. Motion passed.
(S) Carlo Gagliano, Jr.
Carlo Gagliano, Jr.,
President
(S) Kenneth Mire
Kenneth Mire,
Secretary/Treasurer
Adv. Nov. 8, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH GOVERNMENT
ADJUDICATED PROPERTY SALE ADVERTISEMENT
BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, I WILL SELL, AT ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT, WITHIN THE LEGAL HOURS FOR JUDICIAL SALES BEGINNING AT 8:00 O’CLOCK A.M. ON THE 15th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2023 AND CONTINUING UNTIL SAID SALES ARE COMPLETED, TITLE TO IM- MOVABLE PROPERTY ON WHICH TAXES WERE ADJUDICATED TO THE ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT, TO ENFORCE COLLECTION OF TAXES. THE NAMES OF SAID DELINQUENT TAX DEBTORS AND THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR EACH OF THE PROPERTIES TO BE OFFERED FOR SALE ARE AS FOLLOWS:
FIELDS MYRTLE M (EST)
504 FEDERAL AVE, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380-3541 TAXES OWED ARE WITH THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY, PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA, KNOWN, DESIGNATED AND DESCRIBED AS BEING THE NORTH PORTION OF LOT NUMBER SIX (6) IN SQUARE NUMBER FOURTEEN (14) OF SAID TOWN, ACCORDING TO BARNES’ MAP AND PLAN OF SURVEY THEREOF, TO WHICH SPECIAL REFERENCE IS HERE MADE; SAID LOT MEASURING TWENTY-FIVE (25’) FEET IN WIDTH ON THE EAST SIDE OF FEDERAL AVENUE AND HAVING A DEPTH BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES OF ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR (134’) FEET AND BEING BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY LOT FIVE (5) IN SAID SQUARE, ON THE EAST BY THE EASTERN PORTION OF LOT SIX (6) IN SAID SQUARE, ON THE SOUTH BY THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF LOT SIX (6) IN SAID SQUARE, AND ON THE WEST BY FEDERAL AVENUE. TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATED, RIGHTS, WAYS AND PRIVILEGES THEREUNTO BELONGING OR IN ANYWISE APPERTAINING.
THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:
1. SERVITUDE CREATED BY ACT RECORDED ON 12/12/1978 AT C.O.B. 21-P/802 IN THE RECORDS OF ST. MARY PARISH.
3194341345.00
ON THE DAY OF SALE I WILL SELL THE PROPERTY TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. THE SALE WILL BE WITHOUT APPRAISEMENT, FOR CASH OR OTHER PAYMENT METHODS ACCEPTABLE TO THE TAX COLLECTOR, IN LEGAL TENDER MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, AND A NON-WARRANTY CASH SALE CERTIFICATE SHALL BE ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER FOR THE PROPERTY.
Adv. Nov. 8, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Kemper Williams Park Advisory Committee.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until November 30, 2023, at Noon.
The creation of this Advisory Committee did not specify any qualifications for appointment.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and Noon and 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 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 December 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in 3the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. Nov. 8 and 22, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Commissioners of Wax Lake East Drainage District.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until November 30, 2023, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Part I Chapter 6 Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 38:1607 and Section 38:1608.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and Noon and 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 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 December 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. Nov. 8, and 22, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
——
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Hancock Whitney Bank
Vs. No. 137359 Div “G”
Alexandra Clark LeBlanc and John-Mikel Ross Clark Heirs of Debra Rogers Clark, Deceased
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 TRACT OR PARCEL OF GROUND together with all buildings and im- provements thereon and all rights, ways, privileges and servitudes thereto appertaining and all appurtenances thereof, situated in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana being known, designated and des-cribed as Lot No. 2 in Square Letter “A” of B. Giordano Subdivision ac- cording to a map and plan of land of said subdivision dated February 25, 1949 and attached to an act filed for record May 3, 1949 in St. Mary Parish COB 7-H, page 684, Entry No. 79,024.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY AND 84/100 ($103,830.84) DOLLARS, with 7.60% percent interest thereon from June 19, 2022, until paid, together with accumulated late charges, any additional amounts which petitioner has advanced or hereafter advances, as permitted by the Note and Mortgage, for taxes, insurance, assessments, repairs to and maintenance and preservation of the mortgaged property together with twenty-five (25%) percent attorney’s fees on the total amount of principal, interest and all current and future advances 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 15th day of November A.D., 2023, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Wednesday, the 13th day of September A.D., 2023.
BLAISE W. SMITH,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Oct. 13 and Nov. 8, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
November 3, 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will hold a Public Hearing at 5:45 p.m. and will meet in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana.
The purpose of the Public Meeting will be to receive written and/or oral comments and to adopt the following ordinances:
An Ordinance authorizing the Parish of St. Mary to enter into a Fourth Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. relative to the lease of property known as Fairview Treatment Center/Claire House located at 1101 Southeast Blvd., Bayou Vista, Louisiana.
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a Specific Use. (St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department)
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2325 pertaining to the designation of Election Districts and Voting Precincts.
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments). (Residents of Hazel Lane -Curnis J. Simon, Russell J. Olander, Alex Vige, Roland Olander, Edward Olander, Daryl J. Simon, Troy Olander, Douglas Olander, Brenda Lalonde, Rodney Gee, Rodney Olander, and Thomas Olander)
Your attendance will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. Nov. 8, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Meeting Notice
November 3, 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Franklin, Louisiana.
The current meeting agenda can be viewed on the St. Mary Parish Council site at http://www.stmary parishla.gov/agendas-and-minutes and the St. Mary Parish Council Meeting can be viewed on the St. Mary Parish Council Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/St-Mary-Parish- Council- 102595315855 923/
In accordance with Act 393 of 2023 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council at 337-828-4100, Ext. 505, describing the assistance that is necessary.
Your attendance will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. Nov. 8, 2023

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Morgan City police radio logs for Nov. 5-6

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 3:37pm

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.
Sunday, Nov. 5
6:18 a.m. 600 block of Aucoin Street; Assistance.
7:25 a.m. 1400 block of Chatsworth Drive; Medical.
9:34 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Medical.
10:35 a.m. 600 block of Freret Street; Assistance.
10:42 a.m. 700 block of Fourth Street; Disturbance.
11:32 a.m. 900 block of Railroad Avenue; Disturbance.
1:25 p.m. 400 block of Fourth Street; Disturbance.
3:42 p.m. Area of Lawrence Park; Complaint.
4:21 p.m. 8400 block of La. 182; Medical.
5:11 p.m. Area of U.S. 90; Reckless driver.
6:08 p.m. 100 block of Chennault Street; Animal complaint.
6:18 p.m. 400 block of Canton Street, Berwick; Arrest.
8:33 p.m. Pecos Street; Suspicious person.
10:45 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Theft.
Monday, Nov. 6
3:35 a.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
6:28 a.m. U.S. 90 West; Reckless operation.
6:39 a.m. Franklin/Front streets; Juvenile complaint.
6:48 a.m. 1300 block of Railroad Avenue; Traffic incident.
6:55 a.m. 1300 block of Sixth Street; Medical.
7:17 a.m. U.S. 90 East; Stalled vehicle.
8:22 a.m. 600 block of Freret Street; Medical.
8:32 a.m. 2400 block of Tiger Drive; Arrest.
9:12 a.m. Victor II/Martin Luther King boulevards; Crash.
9:17 a.m. 2100 block of Cedar Street; Alarm.
9:31 a.m. U.S. 90 West; Stalled vehicle.
10:01 a.m. General Hodges Street; Crash.
10:36 a.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Juvenile complaint.
10:36 a.m. 1500 block of North First Street; Animal complaint.
11:40 a.m. 1100 block of Seventh Street; 911 hang up.
12:48 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Stalled vehicle.
1:47 p.m. 3000 block of Karen Drive; Welfare concern.
2:23 p.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Arrest.
3:30 p.m. 700 block of Bush Street; Arrest.
3:53 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
4:11 p.m. 600 block of Egle Street; Juvenile complaint.
4:55 p.m. 1100 block of Chestnut Drive; Juvenile complaint.
5:20 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
6:17 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Theft.
7:05 p.m. 3000 block of Francis Street; Complaint.
7:34 p.m. 400 block of Onstead Street; Complaint.
7:36 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Suspicious person.
7:40 p.m. Montana Street; Animal complaint.
8:52 p.m. Fifth/Everett streets; Suspicious person.
9 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Suspicious person.
9:26 p.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
10:12 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Vehicle accident.

MCPD arrests man wanted on cyberstalking charge

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 3:26pm

Staff Report

(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.)

Morgan City police arrested a man wanted by St. Mary Parish deputies on a cyberstalking warrant.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 46 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest:

--Clinton Wayne Ganaway Jr., 39, Bush Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:53 p.m. Monday as a fugitive from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office. He was booked by the Sheriff’s Office early Tuesday on a cyberstalking charge.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 28 complaints and made these arrests:

--Scott Christopher Dehart, 42, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:02 p.m. Monday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of possession of Xanax and operating a vehicle with improper taillights. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Denniell Reiko-Leilani Daigle, 36, Franklin, was arrested at 10:53 a.m. Monday on a charge of violation of protective orders. Bail has not been set at this time.

CHESTER HENRY JR.

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 7:34am

Chester Henry Jr., age 87, of Morgan City, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at his residence.

Chester is survived by his wife Leda Arnie Henry; one son, Christopher Henry; one daughter, Stephanie Johnson; two sisters, Theresa LaGrange and Patricia Broussard; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Chester is preceded in death by his parents, Chester Henry, Sr., and Stella Glorioso Henry; one son, Wendel Henry; one brother, John T. Henry; three grandchildren, Jordan, Loren and Bryant Henry; and one great-grandchild, Kaylee Henry.

A memorial service for Chester will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 11:00 am at Hargrave Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held privately at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Chester’s name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.