Queen and King of Hera I Jamie Hotard and Ryan Landry will bid farewell Saturday, Jan. 14, when the women’s Krewe of Hera holds its 8 p.m. ball at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Floor seating is invitation only. Balcony viewing is available to the public, but Sunday’s best (no jeans) is required for entry. Hera will present a Lundi Gras parade at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 in Morgan City.
Bessie May McKinley Butler, 92, a native and resident of Patterson, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at her residence.
Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Morgan City. Burial will follow in New Salem Cemetery in Patterson.
She is survived by two sons, David McCoy Sr. of Franklin and Charles McKinley of Patterson; four daughters, Sedonia Ina of Dallas, Jannie Craft and LaVerne Singleton, both of Patterson, and Sandra Robinson of Franklin; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister, a brother and grandparents.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
DEAR ABBY: I have a problem I just can’t identify. I suppose it’s a combination of a lot of issues. I live with my boyfriend and work from home. When it comes to patience about almost anything, I have the shortest fuse. Simple things trigger me, and I flare up quickly.
If I see someone driving faster than me on the road, I resent it. Something on TV or even the wrong food will trigger me. My boyfriend takes the brunt of it. Other than my lack of patience and flying off the handle, everything is going relatively well.
How can I get a grip and stop overdoing it when I get angry?
SHORT FUSE IN NEW MEXICO
DEAR SHORT FUSE: You need to deal with two separate issues.
Your tendency toward competitive driving is dangerous to your health and others you encounter on the road. Our streets and highways are dangerous enough without motorists treating the privilege of driving as a competition.
The purpose of driving is to arrive at one’s destination safely rather than to compete with other commuters. When your stomach starts to tighten, ask yourself: “Could something other than road conditions be what’s bothering me?” Then give yourself a pat on the back for your insight and ease up on the accelerator.
Although your boyfriend may have the patience of a saint, unless you learn to control your impulses, you will drive him and others away. There, too, it’s important to identify what may really be making you fly off the handle. “The wrong food” or “something you saw on TV,” while frustrating, are excuses — not necessarily the cause.
I publish a booklet, “The Anger in All of Us and How to Deal With it.” It contains suggestions for managing and constructively channeling anger or frustration in various situations.
It can be ordered by sending your name and address, plus a check or money order for $8 to Dear Abby Anger Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447.
It takes self-control to react maturely without exploding. If the suggestions in my booklet do not help you overcome your problem, consider discussing it with a licensed mental health professional.
Becoming more in touch with your emotions will help you not only calm yourself without losing it, but also maintain the respect of others.
DEAR ABBY: I am a sophomore in high school, and I recently got into a relationship. This isn’t my first rodeo when it comes to this type of stuff, but in this instance, the guy I’m dating has never been in a relationship before. This is his first time. Because I’ve done this before, I know what to do in certain situations and understand social cues.
How do I go about teaching him about certain aspects in a relationship? Like, how do I get him to make the first move and things like that?
WONDERING IN CALIFORNIA
DEAR WONDERING: Be patient. Don’t pressure him.
Remember, everyone advances at their own rate. If what you want is a kiss, ask him for one. With a little help from you, I’m sure he will figure it out.
July 17, 1975 — September 24, 2022
Jarrad Benjamin Landry, age 47, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022. He was born on July 17, 1975 in Franklin, LA to Johnny and Gayle Chaisson Landry.
He is survived by his loving parents, Johnny Ben and Gayle Chaisson Landry; brother, Jonathon B. Landry of Berwick, LA; sister, Johannah Brooke Landry of Sparks, NV.
Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
October 5, 1932 — January 9, 2023
Lester “Skinny” Beadle, Jr., age 90, of Bayou Vista, LA passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 after a short illness of pneumonia. He passed away in Houston, TX surrounded by his loving family. Skinny was born on October 5, 1932 to the late Lester Sr. and Nora Smith Beadle in Berwick, LA.
In Skinny’s younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. He enjoyed being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and attending their extra-curricular activities. His greatest joys were having all of the family together.
Family and friends of Skinny are invited to attend the Visitation on Friday, January 13, 2023 from 6 pm-9 pm at Hargrave Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 9 am-11 am with Funeral Service immediately following. Skinny will be laid to rest in the Berwick Memorial Cemetery.
Skinny is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 55 years, Irene Bijeaux Beadle; son, Alberie “Chip” Beadle; four brothers and two sisters.
He leaves to cherish his legacy his son, Gary Beadle (Mary); daughters, Gaylnn Cordray (Don) and Brunella Allsop (Eric); grandchildren, Sabrina Williams (Scott), Tab Beadle (Abby), Chad Bella (Keaten), Jessica Thibodeaux (Brad), Dillon Beadle, Hannah Beadle, Kayla Guillot (Jonathan), Wesley Cordray (Ashley), Erica Anglada (Victor) and Melissa Klak. He leaves behind an honorary grandchild, Peyton Anslem; 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Mathilda Anslem and Shirley Beadle.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hargravefuneralhome.com for the Beadle family.
LENTEN JOURNEY
Roses District of Loui-siana Theresians spon-soring a Morning of Reflection 8 a.m. to noon, Feb. 25, at Our Lady of Wisdom Church, 501 East St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette. Theme: Encounter with the Eucharist. Mass by the Rev. Michael Russo. Speakers: Margaret Rucks and the Rev. Conner Poirrier. Cost: $25. Light breakfast and snacks provided. Registration at https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/3S732w57VrPKLeYyMOmYCA.
MLK EVENT
St. Mary Chapter of the NAACP annual Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Cele-bration is Monday, Jan. 16. Celebration begins with a march at 2:15 p.m. leaving from Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 507 Fourth St., Morgan City, to Morning Glory Ministries, 1323 Railroad Ave., Morgan City. A tribute will follow beginning at 3 p.m. Theme: “Marching Up to New Zion.” Refreshments served after the pro-gram.
Terrebonne General Women’s Health Center was designated as a Shining Star facility by The Gift program for the 12th consecutive year, the highest designation.
The Gift, led by the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative, is an evidence-based program for Louisiana birthing facilities designed to increase breastfeeding rates and hospital success by improving the quality of their maternity services and enhancing patient-centered care.
The Gift awards Gift or Gift Shining Star designation to facilities that demonstrate consistent implementation of evidence-based practices aligned with the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative .
Terrebonne General Women’s Health Center offers many resources to help families become successful in their parenthood journey.
Families have access to an extensive list of courses, including Infant CPR, Prepared Childbirth, Breastfeeding, and Teen Prepared Childbirth, and lactation consults are available to help new mother’s in their breastfeeding efforts. The Women’s Health Center also has a designated Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
“We are incredibly proud of our team of physicians and staff for their commitment to excellence in improving outcomes for mothers and babies,” said Phyllis Peoples, Terrebonne General president and CEO.
The Terrebonne General Women’s Health Center has been recognized with many awards and certifications, such as Baby-Friendly Designation, Birth Ready Designation, and Best Maternity Facility. The Women’s Health Center has been a Shining Star Designated facility since 2010 and is one of 17 designated facilities in Louisiana.
While the Republican side of the governor’s race doesn’t exactly lack drama and intrigue, the Democratic side of things has become a downright mystery.
There are no declared Democratic candidates in this year’s race for governor — not yet at least. The pressure to field a suitable candidate is high, though, especially for party diehards hell-bent on proving a Democrat, like Gov. John Bel Edwards, can once again take the Governor’s Mansion.
A 1,000-sample poll went into the field last week to test, among other things, the name of Democratic Party Chair Katie Bernhardt for governor. Real estate investor and developer AP Marullo III of New Orleans commissioned the poll.
"Katie is just one element of this independent poll," Marullo said. "Above all, this effort is to ensure we have the most viable candidate for Louisiana. As we all know there is a lot at stake."
Asked for a comment, Bernhardt said, "My priority is to field the best candidate to represent the people of Louisiana. I’m humbled that fellow stakeholders are stepping up to get independent data that will be helpful in this objective. It’s flattering to be included as a potential candidate but my primary objective is to utilize all the information available to ensure we run the best candidate. Our future, our children’s future, is on the line, it is essential we have the best candidate to fight for a future we all deserve-and I’m going to make sure that happens."
The news was not well received in Democratic strongholds like New Orleans.
That’s because Bernhardt’s election as chair was viewed as part of the push to expand the party’s reach into rural areas, even though in reality statewide Democratic votes — for turnout purposes — are largely housed in urban areas.
Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson is telling reporters that his polling shows he is “by far” the strongest Democrat considering the race for governor. But Wilson, along with the other Democrats mentioned in this column, has not made a final decision.
In comparison, Wilson is a real threat to every Democrat in this race, particularly if he’s able to tap into the political infrastructure built by his boss, Edwards.
The wild card, meanwhile, is East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore, who at one point last year was flirting with running for attorney general.
These days, he’s leaning towards a run for governor possibly. “I have continued to discuss my potential candidacy with many people and family,”
Moore said. “I am strongly considering it but have not made a final decision. I expect to have a decision in the next few weeks or sooner.”
On the other side of the political spectrum this month, Republican candidates are finally making their final decisions known. For example, U.S. Sen. John Kennedy and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser both announced they intend to stay put and will not run for governor this year.
Of the two, Kennedy could become a major player in this race. Between his campaign finance account and statewide profile, Kennedy could literally take a no-name politician, endorse them and make them a major player overnight.
At some point this year, all eyes and ears will return to Kennedy to find out who he favors.
Saying yes to the race this week was Treasurer John Schroder, who has said all along he would be a contender. “God willing, I will be your next governor,” Schroder said in a letter to supporters this week.
“The campaign is not going to be an easy one. We expect a crowded field and know we will have to buck the entrenched political establishment to win but it's a fight worth fighting for the future of Louisiana.”
Schroder joins two other announced candidates: Attorney General Jeff Landry, a fellow Republican, and attorney Hunter Lundy of Lake Charles, an Independent who has his campaign bus parked outside the Capitol this week.
In terms of additional speculation, GOP Congressman Garret Graves has gone from saying last year he’s thinking about the race to saying absolutely nothing right now.
That’s probably a sign that Graves is more interested in the Beltway, where he’s moving up the ranks of the Transportation Committee and nurturing a close relationship with the new House leadership. But time will tell.
State Sen. Sharon Hewitt of Slidell and state Rep. Richard Nelson of Mandeville may join the fold as well. Both say they’ll make final announcements soon.
With qualifying roughly 200 days away, let’s hope all of the final decisions are coming soon.
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(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 reported four arrests Wednesday and early Thursday, including one for possession of methamphetamine.
Morgan City
Police Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 62 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:
--Christina Sargee, 43, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:12 a.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of methamphetamine.
--Ward Howard Carlson, 62, Onstead Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:36 a.m. Wednesday on three counts of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).
--Carlos Peter Ramos, 20, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:11 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of disturbing the peace.
--Stephanie Monique Manjarrez, 29, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested 9:40 p.m. Wednesday on two counts of failure to appear for trial (16th Judicial District Court).
Tuesday, Jan. 10
6:28 a.m. 1400 block of Second Street; Complaint.
6:48 a.m. 1500 block of Victor II Boulevard; Juvenile problems.
8:05 a.m. Hemlock Street; Animal complaint.
9:21 a.m. Tupelo Street; Suspicious vehicle.
9:30 a.m. Egle/Shannon streets; Suspicious person.
9:41 a.m. 700 block of Brashear Avenue; Suspicious person.
9:45 a.m. 400 block of Levee Road; Suspicious person.
9:47 a.m. 1000 block of Fig Street; Animal Complaint.
10:17 a.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Suspicious vehicle.
10:28 a.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Alarm.
10:36 a.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
11:19 a.m. 500 block of Garber Street; Remove subject.
11:24 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Suspicious person.
11:29 a.m. 700 block of Duke Street; Complaint.
11:41 a.m. 700 block of Duke Street; Remove subject.
11:45 a.m. 1100 block of Federal Avenue; Medical.
12:09 p.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Suspicious vehicle.
12:27 p.m. 900 block of Second Street; Alarm.
12:51 p.m. 2000 block of Allison Street; Hit and run.
12:57 p.m. 700 block of Duke Street; Remove subject.
1:17 p.m. 300 block of Glenwood Street; Animal complaint.
3:10 p.m. 600 block of General Patton Street; Medical.
3:38 p.m. 600 block of Louisa Street; Remove subject.
4:01 p.m. 600 block of Fourth Street; Theft.
4:32 p.m. Bowling Shopping Center; Frequent patrols.
4:42 p.m. 1900 block of Maple Street; Animal complaint.
4:47 p.m. 100 block of Eleventh Street; Disturbance.
5:21 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Complaint.
5:28 p.m. Amber/Elk streets; Disturbance.
6:28 p.m. 1000 block of Clothilde Street; Suspicious persons.
6:57 p.m. Federal Avenue/Hilda Street; Suspicious persons.
7:12 p.m. 700 block of Freret Street; Simple assault.
7:44 p.m. 100 block of Headland Street; Alarm.
7:54 p.m. Justa/Allison streets; Disturbance.
8:08 p.m. 1100 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
9:02 p.m. Eighth/Ditch streets; Suspicious persons.
9:09 p.m. 300 block of Laurel Street; Complaint.
9:13 p.m. Fifth/Florence streets; Suspicious persons.
9:14 p.m. Eighth/Ditch streets; Suspicious persons.
10:03 p.m. Federal Avenue/Belanger Street; Suspicious persons.
10:07 p.m. Federal Avenue/Belanger Street; Suspicious persons.
Wednesday, Jan. 11
12:08 a.m. 1500 block of Walnut Drive; Welfare check.
1:10 a.m. 6500 block of La. 182; Building check.
2:26 a.m. La. 182/Justa Street; Suspicious persons.
2:40 a.m. Railroad Avenue/Grizzaffi Street; Suspicious persons.
5:31 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Alarm.
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