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Volume 59, No. 82 Serving St. Mary Parish Since 1872 8 Pages www.stmarynow.com La. grew slowly in '20 Census State will hang on to all six of its U.S. House seats
By GEOFF STOUTE [email protected] Louisiana’s population grew by about 2.7% from the 2010 to the 2020 U.S. Census and will retain its six House of Representative seats, according to infor- mation released by the U.S. Census Bureau Monday afternoon. The Daily Review/Geoff Stoute The data released Monday does not delve further Drivers wait at a red light just off the Long-Allen La. 182 Bridge in Berwick Monday afternoon. Berwick is into municipalities or parishes. Gina Raimondo, U.S. hoping that the U.S. Census count catapults it from a town to a city. (Continued on Page 7) Corporate tax swap advances in state House By DAVID JACOBS tax policy from the federal gov- a majority of voters would have broaden the state’s tax base and with a 75-22 vote. The Center Square ernment’s, though some law- to approve the change. House lower tax rates. Riser’s House Bill 293 calls The Louisiana House en- makers said they were con- Bill 275, which contains the Under the current situation, for a “flat” corporate income dorsed a pair of bills Monday cerned about raising taxes on amendment, is awaiting a hear- a tax cut at the federal level cre- tax, replacing the current five that would cut tax rates for smaller companies. ing in the House’s Civil Law ates a windfall for the state, but tax brackets ranging from 4% to some corporations while elimi- House Bill 292 by Rep. Neil Committee. when federal taxes go up, as 8% for different amounts of in- nating a major corporate tax Riser, R-Columbia, calls for re- The Legislative Fiscal Office may well happen under the cur- come with a single rate. The bill break for paying federal income pealing the corporate tax break estimated eliminating the de- rent Congress and president, it originally proposed a 6% rate; taxes. for federal income taxes paid. duction would generate more creates a state shortfall. lawmakers amended it Monday The tax swap is part of a The deduction is enshrined in than $276 million for state fi- “The reason for this is to to call for a 6.5% rate in hopes broader effort to simplify and the state constitution, which nances over five years. Killing bring stability back to the bud- of achieving a tax swap that streamline the state’s tax struc- means at least two-thirds of the the tax break is a key part of a get,” Riser said. comes closer to bringing in the ture and would decouple state legislators in each chamber and larger movement this year to Members approved HB 292 same amount of revenue. Morgan City Council looks Keeping the place up for interim city marshal Staff Report A full agenda awaits the Morgan City Mayor and Council at Tuesday’s meeting, including the appointment of an interim city marshal. The move is expected to be made after Robert Darce, whose term be- gan in January, tendered his resig- nation April 9. The council will con- sider appointing Teddy Liner as his interim replacement until an elec- tion can be held. The council is expected to autho- rize a resolution to call for that spe- cial election to fill his vacancy, too. The primary election is anticipated to be held Oct. 9, and the general election is scheduled for Nov. 12. In other action, the council will consider resolutions for engaging special council for a civil service is- sue, website design agreement, au- thorizing a signature for a coopera- Submitted Artwork/St. Mary Levee District tive endeavor agreement with the The biggest local infrastructure project currently underway is the $80 million Bayou Chene Flood Control Structure, Town of Berwick for a firetruck do- designed to prevent flooding in six parishes. nation and reallocation of funds for the sewer department. The council will recognize local We may get trillions; what we need is a plan Eagle Scouts: Zan Alcina, Hunter By BILL DECKER Flood Control Structure. The $80 Bella, Ethan Blanco and Reid [email protected] From the million project, funded through the Lodrigue and hear from Bill Goessl The biggest argument over infra- Coastal Protection and Restoration for a request to hold the Bayou BBQ Bash. structure is over what infrastructure is. Editor Authority, will allow a barge to be The council also will hear from President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion, one thing is clear: Tens of millions of moved into place to block back-flood- Cajun Coast Visitors and eight-year plan, which relies mainly dollars have been pouring into St. ing when the Atchafalaya River runs on increases in corporate taxes, push- Convention Bureau Executive Mary Parish for infrastructure work. high, offering protection to people in Director Carrie Stansbury about es the boundaries to include job train- Equally clear is that tens of millions six parishes. ing, high-tech and medical manufac- Bayou Shopping Days, and Kevin of work remain to be funded and car- There was talk at the April 12 Port turing, care for the disabled and el- Williams will appear before the ried out. derly, and the pipes that carry water of Morgan City board meeting that council concerning the Morgan City into your home. Start with one aspect of infrastruc- the Bayou Chene work may create High School Alumni Tournament. Republicans hope to fight off the tax ture that attracts more attention here the largest such structure in the In other action, the council will hikes and limit spending to a more than elsewhere in the country: drain- world. receive an update on properties at traditional definition that includes age and flood control. In western St. Mary, the Bayou 1330 Oil Tank Alley, 107 Oak St. highways, bridges, ports and airports. On one end of St. Mary, construc- Teche Flood Control Structure is all and 514 Federal Ave. as well as hear If we look with the narrower view, tion continues on the Bayou Chene (Continued on Page 7) from city Compliance Officer Pete (Continued on Page 7) AccuWeather State Lifestyles Obituaries Contact Us 83 70 (See Page 8) (See Page 7) (See Page 2) (See Page 7) News, Advertising and Warm weather and A state House Ideas can help bridge LaRocca Circulation High Low partly cloudy skies are committee wants to go the distance Ratcliff Call 985-384-8370 in the forecast until a on Mother's Day. to voters with a new www.stmarynow.com 20% chance of storms plan for controlling returns Thursday. spending.
Page 2, The Daily Review, Morgan City, La., Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Lifestyles Dear Abby
By JEANNE PHILLIPS ©United Features Syndicate Connecting with teens will impact new relationship DEAR ABBY: After I offer the apology she ended a 20-year mar- deserves, concentrate riage, I took some time harder on the present off from relationships and always try to treat and am now back in the everyone with kind- dating world. My ex-hus- ness and sensitivity. band and I never had Many older moms use video chat children. DEAR ABBY: I’d like I recently met a man advice on how to handle with two teenagers. He a problem that crops up says I am “detached” every time family mem- Ideas can help bridge the from children. I am not bers invite me out to a detached! I just never dinner they are paying had experience with for. them. How do I proceed I know the rule of eti- with this relationship quette is to order an item distance on Mother’s Day since his kids are very that’s the same or less dear to him? than what the host is or- Explore the many ways make Mother’s Day spe- If Mom is the one who hair salon or other sourc- NOT DETACHED dering, but I am often to reconnect with mom cial even if mom lives ventured from home, es of pampering and sur- asked to order first. This even if you live far apart. hundreds or thousands of help her to reconnect prise her with all the de- DEAR NOT DE- means I have no idea Many modern families miles away. with her hometown or tails. TACHED: This man’s what the payer’s meal are spread out across the Embrace technology another place she feels Treat her to offspring are no lon- will cost. If it means or- country if not the globe. Technology helps break attached to. the ultimate surprise ger “children.” They dering something on the Some people move away down some of the barri- Ship her some favorite If COVID mandates al- are teenagers, and menu other than what from family to further ers created by distance. regional foods that can low and immunizations teens can be compli- I’d rather have — a burg- their careers, while oth- While phone calls were only be bought in that re- offer protection, make a cated. Reach out to er instead of a steak — in ers are called upon to once the way to keep in gion. Make a photo or surprise visit this them the way you that case, should I offer care for others. touch, many people now video montage of places Mother’s Day. Coordinate would anyone of any to pay for my own meal? Children may separate utilize various forms of dig- of interest in town. These the plan with your father age. Be friendly and What if they won’t hear from their parents to wit- ital communication. 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Make the magic of Mother’s music, fashion, etc.), DEAR LIKES: A way holidays and other spe- Connect with mom on reservations for a spa, Day together. resist the urge to lec- to get around order- cial occasions — like Mother’s Day to watch ture them, and be a ing first might be to Mother’s Day. her open up her gifts. good listener. say, “I haven’t decided These ideas can help Reconnect with home A treat for mom yet. I’d like to hear DEAR ABBY: Back what the others are Homemade treats can kle gelatin over the sur- around 1987, a girl asked ordering.” However, if The Daily Review show mothers they’re ap- face. Leave for 5 minutes me to take her to her you would be uncom- preciated and adored. or until spongy. Place the high school prom. I was fortable doing that, Try this recipe for “Cold bowl in a pan of hot water, several years older, didn’t and your hosts won’t Published Daily Mango Soufflés Topped stirring occasionally, until know her well and want- let you have a sepa- Except Saturday and Sunday with Toasted Coconut” gelatin has dissolved. ed to say no but couldn’t. rate check, be a gra- At 1014 Front Street from “The Complete Meanwhile, whisk egg In the end I stood her up. cious guest and enjoy Mexican, South American yolks with superfine sug- I don’t even remember every bite of your Morgan City, LA 70380-0948 & Caribbean Cookbook” ar and milk in another her name. She worked at steak dinner. Telephone: (985) 384-8370 (Metro Books) by Jane heatproof bowl. Place the a grocery store with my (USPS 145-840) Milton, Jenni Fleetwood bowl over a pan of sim- brother. *** and Marina Filippelli. mering water and contin- That was more than 30 Abby shares more than 100 COLD MANGO ue to whisk until the mix- years ago. I am married of her favorite recipes in two Mary Terry...... Publisher SOUFFLÉS TOPPED ture is thick and frothy. now and have two fine booklets: “Abby’s Favorite WITH TOASTED Remove from the heat children. I was recently Recipes” and “More Favorite Bill Decker...... Managing Editor Recipes by Dear Abby.” Send COCONUT and continue whisking asked what my biggest your name and mailing ad- Subscription Rates 4 small mangoes, peeled, until the mixture cools. regret is, and I said dress, plus check or money or- Including Tax pitted and chopped Whisk in liquid gelatin. standing her up. Not one der for $16 to: Dear Abby, By Carrier Mail in Parish Mail out of Parish 2 Tbsp. water Puree remaining mango week has gone by in the Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Year ...... $102.00 Year ...... $162.00 Year ...... $162.00 1 Tbsp. powdered gelatin pieces in a food processor last 30 years that I hav- 6 Months.....$54.00 6 Months...... $87.00 6 Months...... $87.00 2 egg yolks or blender, then fold the en’t thought about her 3 Months.....$30.00 3 Months...... $55.00 3 Months...... $55.00 ½ cup superfine sugar puree into the egg yolk and wished I could find CRAB SALAD Internet Subscription: ½ cup milk mixture with the orange her and tell her how tru- ½ green bell pepper, Year...... $79, 6 Months...... $47, 3 Months...... $27 1¼ cups heavy cream rind. Set mixture aside ly sorry I am. chopped Grated rind of one or- until starting to thicken. It’s funny. Although I 1 onion, chopped Official Journal for St. Mary Parish School Board, ange Whip heavy cream to can’t remember her 3 Tbsp. butter Cities of Morgan City and Patterson, Town of Toasted flaked or coarse- soft peaks. Reserve 4 ta- name, there’s no one 12 oz. imitation crab- Berwick, Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District, ly shredded coconut, to blespoons and fold the from my past that I have meat Water Districts 1, 2 and 3, Gravity Drainage Districts decorate rest into the mango mix- thought about more than 1 cup mayonnaise 2, 3 and 5, Sixth Ward School District 3, Hospital Place a few pieces of ture. Spoon into rame- her. I would give any- In medium skillet, Service Districts 2 and 3, and Sewerage District 2. mango in the base of each kins until the mixture is thing to find her and sauté bell pepper and of four 2/3-cup ramekins. 1 inch above the rim of apologize. It haunts me. onion in butter for 3 POSTMASTER: Send change of address to: Wrap a creased collar of each dish. Chill for 3 to 4 Any suggestions? minutes, or until ten- 1014 Front Street, Morgan City, LA 70380-0948 nonstick parchment pa- hours, or until set. BIGGEST REGRET der. Periodicals Postage Paid at Morgan City, LA 70380 per around the outside of Carefully remove paper IN THE SOUTH Stir in crabmeat; sau- each dish, extending well collars from soufflés. Spoon Copyright 2017, LSN Publishing Company, LLC té 3 minutes. Remove above the rim. Secure a little of the reserved DEAR BIGGEST RE- All printed material is protected, and no portion of the from heat, and put mix- content may be reproduced in any form, or by any means, with adhesive tape, then cream on top of each souf- GRET: What you did to ture into medium bowl. without prior written permission from LSN Publishing tie tightly with string. flé and decorate with some that girl was brutal. Stir in mayonnaise. Company, LLC. Pour water into a small toasted flaked or coarsely Because it’s not possi- Serve warm or cold. heatproof bowl and sprin- shredded coconut. ble for you to directly Announce Your Services, Business, etc. in our BUSINESS CARD REVIEW