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Prep football district standings

Sat, 10/14/2023 - 9:53am

After Week 7
...........................................W-L....District
7-1A
Vermilion Catholic..............7-0...........3-0
Central Catholic.................5-2.......... 3-0
Hanson Memorial...............6-1...........3-1
Jeanerette.........................5-2............2-2
Covenant Christian............3-4...........1-3
Centerville.........................4-3............0-3
Oct. 13
Central Catholic 21, Berwick 6
Vermilion Catholic 42, Jeanerette 8
Hanson Memorial 21, Centerville 8
Covenant Christian 34, Highland Baptist 7

8-2A
Ascension Episcopal......5-2...........2-0
Loreauville......................5-2...........2-0
Catholic-New Iberia........5-2...........1-1
Franklin..........................3-4...........1-1
West St. Mary................0-7...........0-2
Delcambre.....................0-7...........0-2
Oct. 13
Ascension Episcopal 60, West St. Mary 6
Catholic-New Iberia 49, Delcambre 0
Loreauville 31, Franklin 28

8-3A
E.D. White...................7-0............2-0
St. James....................6-1...........1-0
Donaldsonville............3-4...........1-1
Berwick.......................2-5...........0-1
Patterson....................2-5...........0-2
Oct. 13
Central Catholic 21, Berwick 6
St. James 48, Patterson 0
E.D. White 44, Donaldsonville 6

7-4A
Assumption..............7-0.............3-0
Lutcher.....................6-1.............3-0
Vandebilt..................4-3.............2-1
South Lafourche......4-3.............2-2
Morgan City.............3-4.............1-3
South Terrebonne....1-6............1-3
Ellender....................0-7............0-3
Oct. 12
Lutcher 14, Hahnville 7
Oct. 13
South Lafourche 35, Morgan City 14
Assumption 49, Ellender 7
Vandebilt 48, South Terrebonne 14

Bayou L'Ourse man faces child pornography charges

Fri, 10/13/2023 - 12:59pm

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.)

A Bayou L’Ourse man was booked on child pornography charges, and also faces a drug charge resulting from the search of his home, the Assumption Sheriff’s Office said.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported these arrests:

--Luke Joseph Legnon, 43, Legnon Court, Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of possession of methamphetamine and on Wednesday on four counts of pornography involving juveniles.

On Aug. 30, the Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation following a tip received concerning child pornography. As a result of the ensuing investigation, detectives were granted a search warrant for a residence located in the 100 block of Legnon Court.

On Tuesday, deputies and detectives executed the search warrant. A quantity of methamphetamine was seized. Legnon was arrested and booked on a felony possession charge.

Detectives continued their investigation and obtained an arrest warrant charging Legnon with the four child pornography counts.

Legnon remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing.

-- Khalid Asim Coates, 41, Toledo Bend, Baton Rouge, was arrested on an East Baton Rouge fugitive warrant alleging a fourth-offense DWI charge.

A uniformed patrol deputy initiated a stop of a vehicle for a traffic violation. The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Coates.

Deputies conducted a warrant check, which indicated that Coates was wanted in East Baton Rouge Parish on a warrant alleging failure to appear.

Coates was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center, then transferred to the custody of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office.

--Constance N. Bertrand, 35, River Road, Berwick, was arrested Monday charges of possession of clonazepam, possession of marijuana and careless operation of a motor vehicle, and on St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office warrants alleging drug court violations.

Deputies were dispatched to the area of La. 1 and La. 398 Monday afternoon in reference to a reckless driver complaint. Deputies responded and were able to locate the vehicle in the area.

Deputies made contact with the driver, identified as Bertrand. Deputies engaged the driver in an interview, after which deputies believed that additional investigation was warranted.

Deputies requested and were granted consent to search the vehicle. During the search, deputies seized multiple doses of clonazepam.

Additionally, deputies were notified that Bertrand was wanted on multiple warrants from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Bertrand was arrested and booked at the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office and remains incarcerated with bond set at $15,000.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smithreported that over the last 48-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 51 complaints and made these arrests:

--Joey Jermaine Francois, 43, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:51 a.m. Thursday on a probation violation. Francois is being held for another agency.

--Luc Van Nguyen, 56, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:56 p.m. Thursday on charges of driving while intoxicated and reckless operation with accident. Bail was set at $12,500.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 82 calls for service over the last 48-hour reporting period and made these arrests.:

--Terrence Lance Johnson, 40, Terrebonne Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:13 a.m. Thursday on charges of domestic abuse battery, aggravated assault and resisting an officer.

--Eric Spencer Gaskins, 52, Duke Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:09 p.m. Thursday on charges of criminal trespassing, theft under $1,000, violation of protective orders, remaining after being forbidden and disturbing the peace.

--Dustin Michael Konieczka, 36, Glenwood Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:18 p.m. Thursday on a charge of domestic abuse battery (child endangerment law).

--Jose Angel Davila, 50, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:20 p.m. Thursday on a charge of theft (under $1,000).

--Jessica Crews Bourgeois, 43, Two Brother Lane, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:35 p.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of methamphetamine.

--Somoa Kenyatta Jr., 27, Shaw Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:35 p.m. Thursday on charges of domestic abuse battery, criminal damage to property and distribution of marijuana.

--Somoa Kenyatta, 47, Williams Street, Houma, was arrested at 5:42 p.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of marijuana.

--Robert Paul Stansbury Jr., 39, Franklin Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2:57 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of criminal trespassing.

--Christopher James Percle, 24, Clements Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:36 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of battery of emergency room personnel.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Brooke C. Spencer, 24, Fern Street, Patterson, was arrested at 11:53 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of driver’s license suspended or revoked and no motor vehicle inspection. Spencer was released on a summons.

--Joshua P. Homell, 49, Ragley, was arrested at 1:34 a.m. Thursday on charges of driver’s license suspended or revoked and improper lane usage. Hormell was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $624.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported these arrests:

--Korey Henderson, 41, Magnolia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 11:22 p.m. Tuesday on charges of criminal trespassing and possession of cocaine. Henderson was booked, processed and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

--Missy Alexander, 36, Joan Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 1:12 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant dated Wednesday alleging unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Alexander was booked, processed and transported to the Patterson Police Department.

--Delexcia McCreary, 18, Gabriel Road, Sorrel, was arrested at 5:12 p.m. Thursday on a charge of disturbing the peace (fighting). McCreary was booked, processed and released on a $1,000 bond.

--Rileighjo Becker, 18, Chitimacha Loop, Jeanerette, was arrested at 5:12 p.m. Thursday on charges of disturbing the peace (fighting) and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. Becker was booked, processed and held on a $2,000 bond.

--Angelina Dapremont, 49, Robertson Street, Franklin, was arrested at 5:57 p.m. on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of driving under suspension and improper lane usage.

Dapremont was booked, processed, and released on a $325.00 bond.

Chitimacha

Chief B.C. Trahan reported these arrests:

--Rachell M Haire, 25, Main Street, was arrested Oct. 5 on a charge of domestic abuse battery. She was transported to St Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

--Michael Smith, 60, Felicity Street, Abbeville, was arrested on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxication) and two counts of simple burglary. He was transported to St Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

Morgan City police radio logs for Oct. 11-13

Fri, 10/13/2023 - 11:24am

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.
Wednesday, Oct. 11
9:15 a.m. 1600 block of Chestnut Drive; Medical.
11:01 a.m. 100 block of Mallard Street; Disturbance.
12:24 p.m. Area of Leona Street; Fire.
12:54 p.m. 1100 block of Brashear Avenue; Suspicious per-son/vehicle.
1:10 p.m. 1100 block of Seventh Street; 911 gang up.
1:18 p.m. 900 block of Short Street; Welfare concern.
1:43 p.m. 900 block of Spruce Street; 911 hang up.
2:50 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Complaint.
2:51 p.m. 1000 block of Third Street; Removal of subject.
3:17 p.m. 1400 block of Filmore Street; Juvenile problems.
3:28 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
4:18 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Criminal damage to property.
4:43 p.m. 200 block of Brashear Avenue; Disturbance.
6:28 p.m. 1400 block of Filmore Street; Juvenile problems.
6:34 p.m. Brashear Avenue/Fourth Street; Animal complaint.
7:15 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Juvenile problems.
7:25 p.m. 300 block of Eighth Street; Utilities.
7:45 p.m. 1400 block of Second Street; Warrant.
7:48 p.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Alarm.
7:54 p.m. Sixth/Arenz streets; Complaint.
7:59 p.m. Sixth/General Hodges streets; Utilities.
8:05 p.m. 500 block of Terrebonne Street; Medical.
8:06 p.m. 100 block of Myrtle Street; Assis-tance.
8:37 p.m. 300 block of Oriole Street; Medical.
8:45 p.m. Morgan City area; Weather related.
8:57 p.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
9:13 p.m. 6000 block of Railroad Avenue; Loud music.
9:16 p.m. 800 block of Victor II Boulevard Street; Disturbance.
9:26 p.m. Park Street area; Frequent patrols.
9:57 p.m. 1100 block of Victor II Boulevard; Suspicious vehicle.
Thursday, Oct. 12
12:45 a.m. Railroad Avenue/Eleventh Street; Suspicious per-son.
1:30 a.m. 500 block of Marshall Street; Assis-tance.
1:57 a.m. 500 block of Aucoin Street; Com-plaint.
2:47 a.m. Morgan City area; Building checks.
6:52 a.m. 400 block of First Street; Juvenile problems.
8:52 a.m. 300 block of Terrebonne Street; Disturbance.
9:42 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Complaint.
11 a.m. Area of David Drive; Complaint.
11:26 a.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
11:57 a.m. Area of Federal Avenue/Freret Street; Warrants.
12:30 p.m. 800 block of Youngs Road; Complaint.
12:51 p.m. 200 block of Glenwood Street; Complaint.
2:01 p.m. 500 block of General McArthur Street; Animal complaint.
2:48 p.m. 600 block of Front Street; Complaint.
3:18 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Theft.
4:38 p.m. Area of Brashear/Federal avenues; Complaint.
4:55 p.m. Area of Bowman Street; Com-plaint.
5:34 p.m. Area of Sycamore/Maple streets; Assistance.
5:46 p.m. 700 block of David Drive; Medical.
6:09 p.m. 900 block of Youngs Road; Vehicle accident.
6:49 p.m. 600 block of Seventh Street; Fire.
7:21 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
8:23 p.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Medical.
8:34 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Com-plaint.
9:54 p.m. 400 block of Belanger Street; Juvenile problems.
10:14 p.m. 600 block of Egle Street; Juvenile problems.
11:32 p.m. 2300 block of Clements Street; Patrol request.
Friday, Oct. 13
12:32 a.m. 500 block of Terrebonne Street; Animal complaint.
12:47 a.m. Federal Avenue/Egle Street; Suspicious person.
1:52 a.m. 800 block of Youngs Road; Patrol request.
3:03 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Simple battery.
4:04 a.m. 1000 block of Hilda Street; Missing person.
4:32 a.m. 700 block of Fourth Street; Patrol request.
5:19 a.m. 400 block of Brashear Avenue; Traffic incident.

Berwick businesses will pay more for water

Fri, 10/13/2023 - 11:12am

BILL DECKER

bdecker@daily-review.com

BERWICK — Events have conspired to put water quality on the radar of local governments this year. Two such items appeared on the Berwick Town Council agenda for Tuesday.
The council passed one item, a new ordinance raising commercial water rates. Another, an invitation to join a lawsuit over old lead-lined telecommunications cable, will have to wait.
The new ordinance doesn’t affect residential water rates. The commercial rate will rise to $25 from $15 for the first 2,000 gallons of water used each month.
Each additional 1,000 gallons “or fraction thereof” the charge will increase to $6.50 from $5.50.
The ordinance also creates a separate category for industrial users, who will pay $30 per month for the first 2,000 gallons and $7.50 for each additional 1,000 gallons.
Mayor Duval Arthur said the ordinance was proposed after a rate study by the Louisiana Rural Water Association, a quasi-state organization created “to assist small water and wastewater systems through training, on-site technical assistance, and state operator certification.”
The rate study is about more than money. It’s about the financial sustainability of local water systems’ ability to provide a safe product.
Louisiana’s administrative code requires local water systems to undergo a rate study at least once every five years, and the association is one of the entities authorized to do the job.
Also Tuesday, a presentation by Burns Charest LLP was on the council’s agenda, but was postponed at the Texas-based law firm’s request. The subject is led-wrapped cable, and again there’s a water-quality connection.
It seems likely that Berwick will be asked to join a lawsuit over old telecommunications cable containing lead and the impact on the environment, including soil and water contamination.
The story first came to light when AT&T settled a 2021 lawsuit over high levels of lead found in Lake Tahoe between California and Nevada. In July 2023, a Wall Street Journal investigation revealed that lead-covered cable can be found all over the country, and both AT&T and Verizon were sued by investors over the revelations’ impact on stock prices.
Exposure to lead in children can lead to lower IQs, developmental and behavioral difficulties, and brain and nervous system damage, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. In adults, lead can cause reproductive problems, heart disease and hypertension, and kidney damage.
The recent focus on infrastructure, especially water systems, includes funding from state or federal sources: $585,000 for automated water meters in Berwick, $5 million for water system improvements in Patterson and $4 million for the same purpose in Morgan City.
Also Tuesday:
—The council approved the appointment of Ruth Black to the Berwick Housing Authority Board. Black will replace Robert Thigpen, a longtime member who is retiring.
—The council gave its OK to a can shake fundraiser for Atchafalaya Chapter No. 62 of the Fraternal Order of Police. The event will be 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 20 near Stazione.
The town’s police officers and firefighters drew some praise from the mayor after Monday’s Faith & Blue Event involving police officers and local churches.
“You’re delivering a message that’s very important to our country right now,” Arthur said.

Get It Growing: White stuff on plants caused by mealybugs

Fri, 10/13/2023 - 8:37am

By HEATHER KIRK-BALLARD, LSU AgCenter Horticulturist

If you’ve noticed the presence of white, fluffy, cotton-like formations on your plants, chances are you’ve encountered one of the most common garden pests: mealybugs. These insects are often found on the leaves, stems and flower buds of your plants, leaving you wondering about the identity of this white substance.
Mealybugs are small, soft-bodied insects that belong to the family Pseudococcidae. They are common garden pests known for their ability to infest a wide range of plants both indoors and outdoors. Mealybugs are typically small, ranging from 1/16 to 1/4 inch (1.5 to 6 millimeters) in length, and they are covered with a white, waxy, cottony substance that gives them a distinctive appearance.
These pests are sap-sucking insects, meaning they feed on plant sap by piercing plant tissues with their long, needle-like mouthparts. Mealybugs primarily target the tender leaves, stems and flowers of plants. As they feed, they excrete a sugary substance called honeydew, which can attract other pests like ants and encourage the growth of sooty mold on plant surfaces.
Mealybugs reproduce rapidly, with female mealybugs capable of laying hundreds of eggs. This rapid reproduction can lead to large infestations if not controlled. There are many different types of mealybugs and not all reproduce and look the same, but their negative effects are very similar.
Mealybugs can cause damage by weakening plants, stunting growth, and even causing death to plants in severe infestations. They can infest a wide range of plants, but certain types are more susceptible than others. They tend to target plants with soft, tender growth and plants that produce a high amount of sap. Young leaves, stems and flower buds are particularly vulnerable.
Effective control measures include isolation of infested plants, manual removal, the use of insecticidal soaps or oils, biological controls such as natural predators and maintaining plant health to prevent infestations.
It helps to isolate infested plants. If you can do so, this will help prevent the spread of the bugs to nearby plants. You also can manually remove the insects with a soft brush or cotton swab dipped in 75% rubbing alcohol or soapy water to gently remove them from plant surfaces. This method can be intensive, and you should be persistent, as the insects tend to hide in crevices and leaf axils.
Some natural and effective pesticides include neem oil and insecticidal soaps. These are more eco-friendly options for controlling these pests.
Mix neem oil with water following the instructions on the product label and spray it on the affected plants. Neem oil disrupts the mealybugs’ feeding and reproduction. Insecticidal soap is another option for controlling mealybugs. Spray a solution of insecticidal soap and water on the infested plants, ensuring you cover the bugs thoroughly.
Another eco-friendly option is to use biological controls — natural predators like ladybugs, lacewings and parasitic wasps that feed on mealybugs. These beneficial insects can help keep mealybug populations in check. This can happen in nature, or you can look into online sources for purchase.
Two clear signs of a mealybug infestation are the presence of ants, which feed on the honeydew excreted by these insects, and the development of sooty mold on the honeydew produced by the mealybugs. You may notice plant decline before you notice either of these. The white, cottony substance is a dead giveaway.
The best defense is to ensure plants are healthy, making them more resilient to mealybug infestations. Ensure your plants receive proper care, including adequate water, appropriate fertilization and proper sunlight exposure. In addition, conduct regular inspections of your plants to catch mealybug infestations early. Early intervention is key to preventing large-scale infestations.
If a plant is severely infested, consider pruning and removing heavily infested plant parts to prevent the spread of mealybugs to healthier sections of the plant. Destroy or throw away the infested plant material to prevent further spread.
In severe infestations, you may consider using systemic insecticides. These are absorbed by the plant and can kill mealybugs when they feed on the plant’s sap. However, use these chemicals as a last resort, as they can harm beneficial insects and pollinators.
Remember to follow the instructions on any pesticide or treatment product you use and be patient and persistent in your efforts to control mealybugs, as it may take some time to completely eliminate them from your plants. Regular monitoring and early action are crucial to keeping mealybug populations in check. Controlling mealybugs can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can effectively manage and reduce their populations in your garden or indoor plants.

Relative’s cat has worn out any kind of welcome

Fri, 10/13/2023 - 8:34am

By Jeanne Phillips, ©United Features Syndicate

DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law, “Irma,” is a peach — she’s the sweetest person in the world. She will do anything for anyone to lend a helping hand.
Two weeks ago, she fell and broke her femur, which resulted in a significant hospital stay and needed rehabilitation. My wife and I have been taking care of her house and managing all her other daily tasks while she recovers, but one of these has become an issue.
Irma has an old, needy, unfriendly cat (“Mehitabelle”) we have taken into our home during all of this. She hisses and growls at me constantly and won’t allow me to give her medication, which is required twice daily. Irma loves her kitty and asks about her often.
We have two cats of our own, so we created a home for Mehitabelle in an upstairs bedroom in an effort to keep all the cats in the house amicable. (She doesn’t get along with one of ours.)
My wife and I have managed this so far, but things have grown dramatically worse.
In addition to her poor behavior, Mehitabelle refuses to use her litter box. We have set pads around the litter box and throughout the room, but it’s still a terrible mess to clean up every day and takes more than an hour. That cat has single-handedly ruined this section of our house by urinating all over the floors and furniture.
We have a beautiful home we’ve worked hard on, and it really hurts to see the animal ruin things. She has to go, as I see it, but Mom loves her cat.
What do we do?
“FELINE” BAD IN MISSOURI

DEAR “FELINE” BAD: Mehitabelle doesn’t appear to like living with you any more than you like having her as a houseguest.
If your mother-in-law’s home is close enough to yours that you could go there once a day, you might all be happier if the kitty was returned to her own territory rather than staying at your place.
If you or your wife could arrange to give Mehitabelle her meds once a day and find someone else willing to see that she gets her second dose, the situation might be workable until your mother-in-law is released.
Please consider it. It may save your sanity.

DEAR ABBY: I live with my best friend and his younger son. We get along well, but my friend’s older son is a meth and heroin addict. He has stolen from all of us, but his father refuses to ban him from the house, saying he refuses to give up on his boy.
This is tearing their family apart, and I’m at my wits’ end emotionally.
Please advise.
LOSING MY MIND IN OHIO

DEAR LOSING: I am sorry, but if you value the possessions you have worked hard to acquire, you will have to move out in order to protect them.
Tell your friend you don’t expect him to choose you over his drug-addicted son. Make clear that he and his younger son are welcome to visit you anytime, but you cannot ignore that his older boy is so caught up in his addiction that he can’t be trusted.
Then follow through.
***
What teens need to know about sex, drugs, AIDS and getting along with peers and parents is in “What Every Teen Should Know.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $8 to: Dear Abby, Teen Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447.

Public notices for Oct. 13, 2023

Fri, 10/13/2023 - 6:00am

PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE FOR
PUBLICATION
STATE OF LOUISIANA
DIVISION OF
ADMINISTRATION
STATE LAND OFFICE
By virtue of and in conformity with the provisions of Louisiana Revised Statutes 41:1211, et seq., sealed bids will be accepted on or before the 3rd day of November 2023, at eleven o’clock a.m., for the sole purpose of constructing and maintaining a single habitable structure on the following described tract in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, to wit:
A certain tract of State owned (nonsevered) land identified as Campsite Lot No. 5, GA Cut Houseboat Area 3, In front of Sec. 19, T13S, R10E, Louisiana Meridian
All bids must be forwarded by United States Mail to the State Land Office, Post Office Box 44124, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70804 or delivered to 1201 North Third Street, Suite G-223, and must be accompanied by check or money order for full amount of first year’s rental of not less than Six Hundred Twenty-Four and 00/100 ($624.00) Dollars per year for a term of ten (10) years.
The word BID and the DATE the bid is to be opened should be written on the outside of the envelope containing your bid so that it will not be opened with the regular mail.
The failure of the tenant to pay the rent punctually, or before the date upon which said rental shall fall due, shall ipso facto and without demand or putting in default terminate and cancel said lease.
THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS IS RESERVED.
Cheston Hill
Public Land Administrator
State Land Office
NOTE: SUCCESSFUL BIDDER MUST PAY THE ADVERTISING CHARGES.
Adv. Oct. 13, 20 and 27, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, October 16, 2023, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE RE- QUEST:
Rezoning of pro- perty from Existing Neighborhood (EN1) to Existing Neighborhood (EN2)
by Curnis J. Simon located at 214 Hazel Ln., Cypremort Point, LA -Sec. 3 T15S R7E: -Parcel Id# 1274524026.00- Lot 15 Hazel Olander Subd per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 27H 206605
by Russell J. Olander located at 232 Hazel Ln., Cypremort Point, LA -Sec. 3 T15S R7E: -Parcel Id# 1274524029.00- Lot 14 Hazel Olan-der Subd per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 27C 205673 Im- provement on the Land of Olander Russell J Acq. 27C 205673
by Roland Olan-der located at 244 Hazel Ln., Cypremort Point, LA -Sec. 4 T15S R7E: -Parcel Id# 1274524030.00- Lot 13 Hazel Olander Subd per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44A 273196
by Daryl J. Simon located at 256 Hazel Ln., Cypremort Point, LA -Sec. 3 & 4 T15S R7E: -Parcel Id# 1274524032.00 & 1274524033.00- Lot Por No 12 Hazel Olander Subd per Plat 27C 205675 situated Sec 3 T15S R7E Acq. 282 317401 Improvements Im- provement on the Land of Simon Daryl J & Lot Por No. 12 Hazel Olander Subd per Plat 27C 205673 situated Sec. 4 T15S R7E Acq. 282 317401
by Troy Olander located at 262 Hazel Ln., Cypremort Point, LA -Sec. 4 T15S R7E: -Parcel Id# 1274524034.00- Lot 11 Hazel Olander Subd per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44E 273767
by Brenda La- londe located at 276 Hazel Ln., Cypremort Point, LA -Sec. 4 T15S R7E: -Parcel Id# 1274524037.00- Lot 10 Hazel Olander Subd per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 200 306086
by Curnis Joseph Simon located at 284 Hazel Ln., Cypremort Point, LA -Sec. 4 T15S R7E: -Parcel Id# 1274524038.00- Lot 9 Hazel Olan-der Subd per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 43W 272503
by Daryl J. Simon located at 292 Hazel Ln., Cypremort Point, LA -Sec. 4 T15S R7E: -Parcel Id# 1274524039.00- Lot 8 Hazel Olan-der Subd per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 104 292602
by Thomas Olander located at 298 Hazel Ln., Cypremort Point, LA -Sec. 4 T15S R7E: -Parcel Id# 1274524042.00- Lot 7 Hazel Olander Subd per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44A 273197
by Brenda La- londe located at 299 Hazel Ln., Cypremort Point, LA -Sec. 4 T15S R7E: -Parcel Id# 1274524041.00- Lot 6 Hazel Olan-der Subd per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44D 273608
by Rodney Olan-der located at 291 Hazel Ln., Cypremort Point, LA -Sec. 4 T15S R7E: -Parcel Id# 1274524040.00- Lot 5 Hazel Olan-der Subd per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 44D 273716
by Rodney Gee located at 275 Hazel Ln., Cypremort Point, LA -Sec. 4 T15S R7E; -Parcel Id# 1274524041.00- Lot 4 Hazel Olan- der Subd per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 378 331550
by Douglas Olander located at 265 Hazel Ln., Cypremort Point, LA -Sec. 3 T15S R7E: -Parcel Id# 1274524035.00- Lot South 135 ft. No. 3 Hazel Olan-der Subd also being Tract ABCDA per Plat 36H 242741 Acq. 36H 242741
by Edward Olan-der located at 249 Hazel Ln., Cypremort Point, LA -Sec. 3 T15S R7E: -Parcel Id# 1274524069.00- Lot North 265 FT NO 3 Hazel Olan-der Subd per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 27C 205674 im- provements
by Alex P. Vige located at 227 Hazel Ln., Cypremort Point, LA -Sec. 3 T15S R7E; -Parcel Id# 1274524028.00- Lot 2 Hazel Olan-der Subd per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 378 331494
by Curnis J. Simon located at 223 Hazel Ln., Cypremort Point, LA -Sec. 3 T15S R7E: -Parcel Id# 1274524027.00- Lot Rem Por No 1 Hazel Olander Subd per Plat 27C 205673 Acq. 27H 206605 improvements improvement on the Land of Simon Curnis J. (ZON-1413)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Request.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. Sept. 29, Oct. 6 and 13, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
MEETING OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE
DISTRICT #2 OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD ON
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
A regular monthly business meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Hospital Service District #2 of the Parish of St. Mary was held on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. in the Media Room of the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District Building located at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, LA 70380.
PRESENT: Dr. William A. Cefa-lu, Jr., Gary Stansbury, Sr., Donald Stephens, Angelena Brocato, Jackie Cheramie and William McCarty
ABSENT: Kendra Thomas
Also present: William E. Bourgeois, Counsel for Hospital Service District #2
Dr. Cefalu called the meeting to order.
Dr. Cefalu lead in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was taken. Those Board Members present and those absent listed above.
Upon motion of Mr. Stephens, second by Mr. Stansbury and unanimously carried, the Board approv-ed and signed the Minutes of August 2, 2023.
Dr. Cefalu open-ed the floor for Guest/public comments, to which there were none.
Mrs. Cheramie presented the Fin- ancial Report for the period ending July 31, 2023. Upon motion of Mr. Stansbury, second by Mr. McCarty and un- animously carried, the Board approv-ed the financials/payables as presented.
Dr. Cefalu provided documents to the Board Members from Dwan Naverre (Community Outreach Coordinator) who was unable to attend. After re- view of the documents, discussions were held as to the past and upcoming events. Attorney Bourgeois inform-ed the Board of the “cost estimate” that was submitted in regards to the upcoming “Community Health Fair” to be held on October 7th and that upon submission of the appropriate ap- proved invoices they would be paid.
In the Chairperson’s Report, Dr. Cefalu stated that Ochsner has been implementing a marketing campaign for Ochsner St. Mary (OSM) and provided the Board with insight thereof. Discussions were held as to the need to obtain “community buy in” for the hospital. Questions/answers were given regarding obtaining Covid /Booster, flu and RSV shots, which will be done in accordance with State requirements.
Upon motion of Mr. Stansbury, second by Mr. Stephens and unanimously carried, the Board voted to retire into Executive Session to discuss strategic planning pursuant to LA R.S. 46:1071, et seq. The meeting room was cleared with the exception of the Board Members, Counsel/staff and Mark Gowen, Member of the OSM Advisory Board.
Upon resuming from Executive Session and the public allowed to return into the meeting room, with no other business to come before the Board, on motion of Mr. Stephens, second by Mr. McCarty and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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Dr. William A. Cefalu, Jr.,
Chairman
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Jackie Cheramie,
Secretary/Treasurer
Adv. Oct. 13, 2023

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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
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 at- tached 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 at- torney’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, ac- cording 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
PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL
DISTRICT
September 11, 2023
The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”) met in regular session at the District’s office at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, Louisiana on September 11 , 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Pete Orlando, President, convened the meeting with Commissioners, Steven Cornes, Joseph Cain, Deborah Garber and Adam Mayon in attendance. Ben Adams, Matthew Glover, Troy Lombardo and Matthew Ty- cer were absent. Also present in the meeting were Raymond Wade, Executive Director; Tori Henry, Office Manager; Cindy Cutrera, Economic Development Manager, Michael Knobloch, Knobloch Professional Services; Gerard Bourgeois, Board Attorney; Timothy Spence, United States Coast Guard (“USCG”); Philip Chauvin, T. Baker Smith; Councilman Louis Tamporello, City of Morgan City; Angelena Brocato; 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 re- cited.
It was moved by Mr. Mayon and seconded by Mrs. Garber that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 14, 2023 be approved and adopted, with said motion carrying unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Mayon that the report of re- ceipts and disbursements for the month of August, 2023 be received and accepted and that all invoices presented to the Board for the month of August, 2023 be paid. Mr. Cornes seconded that motion, which carried unanimously.
Angelena Brocato spoke during guest comment about her candidacy for St. Mary Parish Council at Large District 10.
Timothy Connell reported that: (i) the Great Lakes cutterhead dredge for the lower bar channel should be on site around the beginning of October; (ii) there-procurement of Brice’s Dredge Arulaq contract is still in ongoing negotiations; (iii) the Dredge Orion should arrive in Berwick Harbor late September; and (iv) the Crosby Dredger continues to work Bayou Chene.
Timothy Spence reported: (i) 2,432 total transits in August through the VTS zone, at an average of 79 per day; (ii) once the Algiers Locks close for repairs, the VTS zone will be much busier; and (iii) the rip/rap installation around the Highway 182 bridge should be completed in 14 days.
Charles Brittingham reported that (i) both the House and Senate kept the $62.5 million in FY24 President’s budget; and (ii) he expects a Continuing Resolution by October 1st and lasting until early or mid-December, with a possible government shutdown.
Michael Knobloch reported that: (i) we are still awaiting the Cooperative Endeavor Agreements from the State before we can begin our capital outlay projects; (ii) we will receive the Community Project Funding of $200,000 through the NOAA grants web portal; and (iii) although the EOC request for funds of $2,300,000 has been awarded, Congress has to fully vote on the budget and then the President has to sign it.
Philip Chauvin reported that: (i) the broken edges of the concrete will be repaired per DOTD specs; (ii) we are still waiting on the Corps Letter of No Objection for permit to fill material under the dock; (iii) the contractor is very much ahead of schedule; and (iv) design for the West Dock is progressing with ground improvement methods.
Cindy Cutrera reported that: (i) the Corps Low Water events were all cancelled due to COVID aboard the M/V Mississippi but Mr. Wade’s public comment was submitted to the Mississippi River Commission. Mr. Wade thanked Cindy for all her hard work in planning those events. She also presented videos of Colonel Murphy’s public comment and Dredging with Nature videos of Euro “now” vs Brice “four years ago”.
With there being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was ad- journed.
Attest:
(S) Steven W. Cornes
Steven W. Cornes,
Secretary
Adv. Oct. 13, 2023

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From the Editor: The Middle East war that changed Louisiana

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 8:18pm

BILL DECKER

bdecker@daily-review.com

The Hamas attack on Israel carries with it some distant echoes — echoes of a time, almost exactly 50 years ago, in almost exactly the same place, that changed south Louisiana for decades to come.
The time was Oct. 6, 1973. Syria sent troops into the Golan Heights and Egypt sent its tanks across the Sinai to attack Israel, starting the fourth Israeli-Arab war in 25 years.
Israel was taken by surprise and took it on the chin in the opening days of this war. Arab forces occupied land that Israel had won in the 1967 Six Day War.
Tensions rose even higher as the United States rushed military aid to Israel, and the Soviet Union supplied its clients in the Arab world.
The United States military was placed on an alert level one step short of war.
Israel regrouped and, by the time a United Nations resolution resulted in a cease fire three weeks into the fighting, Israel had retaken all the land lost in the first day of fighting.
But the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, led by Saudi Arabia, retaliated against the West for its support of Israel. OPEC cut oil production and suspended shipments of oil.
Prices skyrocketed. A barrel of oil rose from $2 a barrel to $11 in 1973 dollars. In today’s money, that would be like a jump from $12 to $66, all in a matter of weeks. Americans lined up at filling stations to buy gasoline at the unheard of price of 50 cents a gallon.
The price rose even higher six years later, when supporters of Ayatollah Khomeini came to power in Iran, cutting oil shipments even more. The price of oil rose to $30 a barrel, the equivalent of $128 per barrel in 2023 dollars.
The sudden energy price spike caused ripples throughout the American economy and fueled double-digit inflation.
Louisiana people took those hits along with the rest of the country. But there was something else, too.
Suddenly, Louisiana was rolling in cash.
Under the administration of Gov. Edwin Edwards, who was still in his first term in 1973, the state government changed the way it taxed energy production. Instead of charging oil producers a flat severance tax of 25 cents per barrel, the state began levying the tax based on 12.5% of the oil’s value.
Suddenly, Louisiana’s streets were paved with gold, potholes and all.
By 1981, energy production had soared to 40% of Louisiana’s gross domestic product, according to a history article on the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank’s website. Louisiana employment in four key energy sectors rose from fewer than 70,000 in 1970 to more than 120,000 in 1980.
A New York Times story from the early 1980s talked about the impact on Lafayette, more of an oil town then than it is now. The story regaled readers with tales of Gulfstream jet trips to Houston for lunch, and high school girls wearing designer jewelry to class.
Were the stories true? Either way, the tales captured the free-spending spirit of the time.
The riches didn’t last, of course. By the mid-1980s, the Saudis were pulling puppet strings again, this time engineering production increases that drastically lowered oil prices.
What was in it for the Saudis? An attempt to protect oil profits by derailing U.S. energy conservation? A bid to capture market share in the United States? A conspiracy with Ronald Reagan to reduce the value of the Soviet Union’s chief economic asset?
Pick your theory. Whatever the reason, energy employment plummeted along with state government revenue. Instead of gold-lined streets, we got budget-scrubbing, and bumper stickers that asked the last person leaving Louisiana to turn out the lights.
Louisiana, including and maybe especially St. Mary Parish, was on the oil price roller coaster that we’ve been riding, to greater or lesser degrees, ever since. St. Mary’s population, which grew from 35,000 to 64,000 between 1950 and 1980, fell by nearly 10% in the 1980s.
It’s worth remembering that news from faraway countries, which we tend to surf or scroll past, can have a huge impact at home.
Bill Decker is managing editor of the Morgan City Review

Nicholls homecoming royalty

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 8:03pm

Junior Katie Louviere, a nursing major from Cut Off, and senior Andrew Gilmer, a communicative disorders major from Lockport, were crowned the Nicholls 2023 homecoming queen and king during the homecoming football game halftime on Saturday. The full homecoming court was introduced at a halftime presentation, and royalty candidates completed the traditional walk across Manning Field.
Louviere holds various executive board positions, such as election commissioner for Student Government Association, vice president of cabinets for Phi Mu sorority, secretary for the University Honors Program and president of Circle K International. She is passionate about serving the Nicholls campus and community and plans to continue her education as a nurse practitioner in the future.
Gilmer currently serves as the vice president of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association and is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, having past positions in philanthropy, health and safety, and brotherhood. He is also a member of the University Honors Program and Order of Omega, an honorary society open only to members of social letter Greek organizations. Gilmer plans to attend graduate school to become a speech language pathologist.

Atchafalaya Intracoastal Coalition

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 7:59pm

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The Atchafalaya Intracoastal Coalition held it monthly meeting Monday at the Petroleum Club in Morgan City. The guest speaker was Raymond "Mac" Wade, executive director of the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District. He informed the audience of the dredging operations in the Atchafalaya River and Basin, along with other projects the district is working on throughout the area. The coalition meets at noon each second Monday at the Petroleum Club. It's a nonprofit corporation dedicated to "the promotion of economic development in the St. Mary Parish area and the advancement of those things which make for the civic betterment of all living in and around St. Mary Parish."