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Morgan City police radio logs for May 17-18

Wed, 05/18/2022 - 4:54pm

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, May 17
8:12 a.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Suspicious vehicle.
9:43 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; 911 hang up.
10:29 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Arrest.
11:15 a.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Complaint.
11:46 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Theft.
12:12 p.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
12:53 p.m. 1000 block of Greenwood Street; Complaint.
12:58 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Complaint.
3:22 p.m. 500 block of Levee Road; Medical.
5:44 p.m. 500 block of Aucoin Street; Subject removal.
5:47 p.m. 1100 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
6:14 p.m. Westbound area La. 182 bridge; Complaint.
6:57 p.m. Area of Apple and Garber streets; Frequent patrols.
7:14 p.m. 900 block of Second Street; Com-plaint.
7:28 p.m. 700 block of Terrebonne Street; Complaint.
7:40 p.m. Area of Sixth and Arenz streets; Complaint.
8:36 p.m. 500 block of Orange Street; Fight.
8:44 p.m. 100 block of Mount Street; Complaint.
8:50 p.m. 700 block of Everett Street; Fight.
9:21 p.m. Area of Federal Avenue and Orange Street; Complaint.
9:38 p.m. 1000 block of Duhun Boulevard; Assistance.
10:13 p.m. 500 block of Aucoin Street; Subject removal.
11:30 p.m. 1100 block of McDermott Drive; Animal complaint.
Wednesday, May 18
12:59 a.m. 100 block of Egle Street; Complaint.
4:43 a.m. 1500 block of McDermott Drive; Medical.

Apply for a chance to attend La. festivals

Wed, 05/18/2022 - 10:18am

Green busying promoting S&P Festival

The Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival and Fair Association, and the Past Queen’s Club are in search of that special young woman to be a goodwill ambassador for the Tri-City area and will represent the 87th festival.
The coronation and ball will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 in the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium.
Some of the requirements are:
—All candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 23 by Jan. 1, 2023.
—Candidates and their parents shall be residents of east St. Mary Parish or lower St. Martin and Assumption parishes.
—Each candidate should have attended at least their junior and senior year in an east St. Mary Parish high school.
—Candidates shall be high school graduates by not less than one year, shall never have been married, pregnant or given birth to a child. The queen must remain single during her reign. In the event the queen should marry or something may cause her not to be able to represent the festival, the festival shall consider the crown vacated and all privileges and duties of the queen shall revert to one of the crown princesses, at the festival’s choice.
—The queen will travel the state as a goodwill ambassador and will be required to attend 11 festivals selected by the association board, and the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals convention. The new queen is encouraged to attend, when possible, all other festivals and any city functions to which she is invited. Required travel expenses are paid by the festival.
The queen must abide by all rules and regulations of her host festival while attending as a representative of Shrimp and Petroleum Festival.
—The queen is also required to attend the Mystick Krewe of Louisianians’ Mardi Gras Ball in Washington, D.C. Before embarking on the trip she will be honored at a luncheon hosted by Gov. John Bel Edwards and first lady Donna Edwards. She will be joined by other queens, and many Louisiana representatives and dignitaries, at the event in Baton Rouge. She must also attend the annual Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals convention in Baton Rouge.
—If the parents of the queen should move from the area, the queen must maintain an area residence during the term of her reign.
—The young woman chosen as queen must relinquish all other beauty titles, other than high school or college. She may not enter any beauty contest her year as queen.
—She must conform to all festival regulations as queen and must not conduct herself in any manner other than that befitting of a queen.
For information or applications call the festival office at 985-385-0703, email info@shrimpandpetroleum.org or request may be made to P. O. Box 103, Morgan City, La. 70380.
Submission deadline is 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 3.

Widow eager to continue the over-the-phone affair

Wed, 05/18/2022 - 10:14am

By Jeanne Phillips, ©United Features Syndicate

DEAR ABBY: I am widowed after 45 years of marriage. A male work friend of 20 of those years wants to have a relationship with me but he’s still married. We have already had incredible phone sex because he said he’s in a sexless marriage. I enjoy our long conversations. He lives up north and I reside in Florida, so we won’t meet in person. Since his wife refuses him sex and because he has been attracted to me from the day we met at work 20 years ago, what do you think about our continued phone sex?
GOOD CALL IN FLORIDA

DEAR GOOD CALL: To paraphrase William Shakespeare, “A rose is a rose by any other name.”
So is adultery. If, after having had 45 years of a presumably happy marriage, your goal might be to form a relationship that possibly leads to cohabitation, I would urge you to find someone who’s available, rather than settle for phone sex that will lead nowhere with someone who’s unavailable.

DEAR ABBY: Is there a polite way to ask my neighbor where his wife is? I’ve lived in a neighborhood for four years where most people keep to themselves. During COVID, I noticed this female neighbor taking multiple walks each day. I introduced myself and sometimes came across her on my walk. She was pleasant but didn’t seem interested in being “friendly.” She was ALWAYS on her phone every time she left the house. They have a young, teenage daughter who sometimes walked with her mom.
I haven’t seen the woman in more than a year. The daughter and dad sometimes walk together with the dog. My reason for wanting to know is to understand their circumstance — did she pass away, did she leave her husband? It’s like she simply vanished.
CONCERNED NEIGHBOR IN A SMALL TOWN

DEAR CONCERNED: The next time you see the husband say, “I used to see your wife walking so often. I haven’t seen her in about a year. How is she?”

DEAR ABBY: For the last 14 months, I’ve been in a relationship with a man I adore. Things have been great. There’s just one problem, though, that really bothers me. He rents a room (his living room, actually) to his ex-girlfriend.
In the beginning, I didn’t feel I had the right to say anything about it, and he assured me she would eventually move. Well, now we can’t even discuss the issue without getting upset. He says it’s financial. I say he could find another roommate. I suspect he’s just making excuses. I don’t think we can move forward in our relationship with this baggage in our way. I need some advice.
THIRD WHEEL IN CALIFORNIA

DEAR WHEEL: Actually, I’m not sure you need my advice because your thinking is crystal clear. This man COULD find another “roommate” if he was so inclined. My intuition tells me he may be getting more from his “ex”-girlfriend than rent money. I completely agree that your relationship won’t move forward with that “baggage” in the way. That’s why it’s time to ... move on.
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Sheriff's deputies report arrests in drug-related cases

Wed, 05/18/2022 - 10:03am

(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.)

St. Mary Parish sheriff’s deputies reported Tuesday arrests on drug charges and for failure to appear to answer drug charges.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 32 complaints and made these arrests:

—Bernard Haynes Davis, Jr., 24, Franklin, was arrested at 2:07 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting an officer, improper lane usage and operating a vehicle without a driver’s license.

Davis was released on a $30,000 bond.

—Ernest Dugas Jr., 66, Jeanerette, was arrested at 5:28 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charge of issuing worthless checks. Bail has not been set.

—Sirrice Thomas Johnson Jr., 49, Baldwin, was arrested at 10:57 p.m. Tuesday on charges of bicycle equipment required for night operation, resisting an officer by giving false information, possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II drug and introduction of contraband into a penal institution, and on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of theft and criminal trespassing.

Bail was set at $25,500.

Morgan City

Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 36 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest:

—Bethany Nicole Mecom, 29, Lucy Street, was arrested at 10:43 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of failure to appear to pay fines (two counts, 6th Ward Morgan City Court).

Banks back plan to turn old FFH into senior housing

Wed, 05/18/2022 - 9:10am

Staff Report

Franklin Mayor Eugene Foulcard called it at an April 27 St. Mary Business Luncheon: A company was looking at Franklin as the site for affordable housing for senior citizens.
And it came to pass Friday, when Home Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas announced a $750,000 Affordable Housing Program subsidy to New Orleans Restoration Properties to help renovate the former Franklin Foundation Hospital into a $25.7 million affordable senior living community.
At the Chamber luncheon, Foulcard said St. Mary Council on Aging Director Beverly Domengeaux introduced him to representatives with the company recently, and the mayor said he was grateful to her.
“We’ve been working diligently to address our senior housing concerns,” Foulcard said.
The vacant hospital property was built in the early 1950s and was expanded in 1966 and again in 1985. It occupies 7.5 acres on a large, tree-shaded block, the banks said in a news release. The interior hasn’t been altered since the hospital closed more than 10 years ago and includes original details such as hardwood floors and wainscoting.
New Orleans Restoration Properties says it will honor the building’s mid-century design in its renovation and said the property will be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Once complete, the property will have 60 rental units for older adults, the company said.
It will be renovated under Enterprise Green Communities’ national green building program of sustainable and healthy building practices for the affordable housing sector.
“The AHP provides important initial funding to move this project forward,” said Marseah Delatte, managing member of New Orleans Restoration Properties, in a press release. “Senior housing provides financial freedom for one of society’s vulnerable populations and supports independence and security that far too many families simply can’t achieve on their own income, without a helping hand.”
Kelvin Luster, Home Bank senior vice president and community development director, said in the press release that the restoration of a historically significant property adds interest to the project.
“I can’t wait to see what they accomplish with Franklin Foundation Hospital,” Luster said. “It’s a win-win for the community in that they’ll preserve history while also providing much-needed affordable housing.”
AHP funds are intended to assist FHLB Dallas members in financing the purchase, construction and/or rehabilitation of owner-occupied, rental or transitional housing, and housing for homeless individuals. The funds must be used to benefit households with incomes at or below 80 percent of the median income for the area.
Greg Hettrick, first vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas, said Home Bank is a strong proponent of affordable housing.
“Home Bank’s use of the AHP over the course of many years has made a sizable impact on the access to affordable housing in the communities it serves,” Hettrick said. “We commend Home Bank for that commitment.”

Wheel House for May 18

Wed, 05/18/2022 - 9:07am

BIBLE
New Salem Baptist Church, 1412 Cherry St., Patterson, holding “Journey Through the Bible” program at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 22, with speaker the Rev. Francis Span.

MARGIE DAIGLE SCULLY

Wed, 05/18/2022 - 9:05am

October 30, 1932 — May 15, 2022
Margie Daigle Scully passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Ochsner St. Mary surrounded by her loving family.
Margie was born October 30, 1932, the daughter of Joseph Daigle and Blanche Aucoin Bourgeois.
Margie lived her life devoted to serving God and loving her family and all of that she knew. Margie will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son, Leonard Scully Jr. and wife Priscilla of Belle River; daughter, Lana Martin of Morgan City; seven grandchildren, Blaine Scully, Stacy Alleman, Tracy Lawes, Jason and Jeremie Martin, T.J. and Nicole Scully; seven great-grandchildren.
Margie was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Daigle and Blanche Bourgeois; son, Timmy Scully Sr.; husband, Leonard Scully Sr.; seven siblings; and son-in-law, Anthony Martin.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, May 20, 2022 at Cornerstone Ministries with Brother Herb Stanley officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services. After services, Margie will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.

SHELBY ANTHONY DUAY SR.

Wed, 05/18/2022 - 8:55am

Memorial Services were held at 2:00 PM on May 15, 2022 in Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers for Shelby Anthony Duay Sr., 79, who passed away on May 12, 2022.
Christine Duay will officiate the memorial services.
Mr. Duay, a resident of Lafayette, was the son of the late Whybra “Fritz” J. Duay Sr. and the former Teresa Hart Saleme.
Shelby spent his career in sales. He started 3-D Packaging & Consulting in 1997. His two sons worked beside him, making this a family business. In his free time, Shelby enjoyed cheering on the Cajuns, time at the lake house, hunting and fishing, picking horses for the major horse races, and spending time with his family and friends. Shelby never knew a stranger; he was always the life of the party. He definitely lived life to the fullest, but he also had that soft, sentimental side. Family and friends were very important to him.
He is survived by his two sons, Scott Duay and Shelby A. Duay Jr. (Donna); longtime companion, Kathy Stewart-Camp; grandchildren, Lance Duay, Dalton Duay Sr., Sylvia Duay, and Shelby A. Duay III; step grand-daughter, Brittney Pourciau; great-grandchildren, Brantley Duay, Isabella Duay, Dalton Duay Jr., and Charlie Rae Duay; two brothers, Whybra “Doc” J. Duay Jr. (Carolyn) and Kenny Duay; and many nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, “Fritz” and Teresa Duay; sister-in-law, Sue Duay; and the mother of his sons, Sylvia Timmons Duay Dennison.
The family requested that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers on Sunday, May 15, 2022 from 10:00 AM until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Shriner’s Hospital of Shreveport, LA and the Doric Lodge of Morgan City, LA.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Duay family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com
Shelby Anthony Duay Sr. and his family were cared for and entrusted final arrangements to Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA.

Breakfast with the doctors

Wed, 05/18/2022 - 8:51am

St. Mary Parish students attended an informative breakfast with physicians at Ochsner St. Mary. Physicians discussed their profession and answered questions. Representing Ochsner St. Mary were Dr. Kazumi Yoshinaga, family medicine; Dr. Katrina Castille, general surgeon; Dr. Julie Price, OB/GYN; Fernis LeBlanc, Bayou Region CEO; Dr. Larry Nelson, anesthesiologist; Dr. Bill Cefalu, internal medicine; and Dr. Darrell Solet, cardiologist.

Jim Bradshaw: 'Professor Shaw' mesmerized south Louisiana

Wed, 05/18/2022 - 8:47am

By JIM BRADSHAW
There appeared to be more skeptics than believers when a Professor Shaw, self-proclaimed scientist, classical scholar, and creator (and likely sole proprietor) of the Science of Electro-Anthropology began touring south Louisiana just before the Civil War.
People said his lectures were entertaining, sometimes amusing, but probably had little to do with science.
Reading the old accounts, it seems to this unscientific mind that electro-anthropology was nothing more than plain old hypnotism, but that he was very good at it.
Anthropology is the study of human behavior, so that part of his science makes a little bit of sense.
But Thomas Edison was still a kid in knickers and was decades away from making electricity practical, and Professor Shaw seemed not to have used any sort of device, so I’m not sure what the “electro” part referred to — nor was anyone at the time.
After his first lecture in Franklin, for example, the newspaper reported, “Last evening, we were among a goodly number who assembled at the Court House to hear the introductory lecture of Prof. Shaw on this mysterious science. Whether it is founded on truth or fallacy we are unable to say — in this respect let every man judge for himself. The lectures, however, are worth attending.
“He tried experiments on some of our citizens and many of the youth of our town, and the gyrations and antics he made them go through were truly amusing. He gives another lecture this evening in which he promises to introduce further evidence of the truth of the science and to extend his experiments.”
He was in Opelousas a month later, where, the newspaper said, “He has been successful in almost all his experiments, which were truly interesting, edifying and amusing. He … appears to have absolute control over the imagination and will of his subjects. Persons put under his influence perform all things suggested by him, see what he sees, feel what he feels, and are another himself. … We believe the professor can produce effects not alone entertaining, but also useful in their nature.”
Editors of the Opelousas Courier confessed, however, “we cannot for our part distinguish the difference … between his science and that of … mesmerism, although we are convinced that no mesmerizer ever carried his science to such an extent and with so little difficulty as Prof. Shaw does.”
To help the poor editors understand the difference between electro-anthropology and mesmerizing, the professor handed out a booklet filled with testimonials from Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and other places that would have made Dudley LeBlanc proud when he began spreading Hadacol propaganda a century later.
One writer testified he was present when the professor first laid hands on a 16-year-old boy who was “afflicted with White Swelling … and had not been able to walk without crutches.” The professor laid hands on the boy, according to the writer, and “In less than five minutes … the boy, to the utter astonishment of himself and the family, was able to and did walk without his crutches all over the house.” There was, however, no testimonial from the boy or his family.
Another man said his wife had absolutely no hearing in one ear and was “so deaf in the other that she could not hear … an ordinary conversation,” but that her hearing was “entirely restored … by Prof. Shaw, with a single application of his astonishing Science of Electro-Anthropology.”
The witnesses didn’t convince everyone.
The Planters’ Banner took passing note when the professor brought his lectures to Thibodaux almost a year after he’d been to Franklin.
“We perceive by the Thibodaux Minerva that this illustrious lecturer is now holding forth at that place,” the note said.
“He paid us a visit last summer, but our citizens were too stubborn to swallow his theories and practices as facts. In consequence of which he quickly departed in disgust. Perhaps better success is in store for him.”
It looks like there was no better success.
That visit to Thibodaux seems to have been his last in south Louisiana, and maybe the end of electro-anthropology itself.
Today, a computer search for the phrase turns up something about a musical group.
For “White Swelling” the computer screen gives the equivalent of a blank stare.
You can contact Jim Bradshaw at jimbradshaw4321@gmail.com or P.O. Box 1121, Washington LA 70589.