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Today Tonight HIGH LOW Senior meals 77 57 See inside for important keep coming information available from Forecast Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. in COVID-19 Vantage Health Plan about Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in Medicare options. the morning. pandemic Wednesday Night: PAGE 9 Clear, with a low —> around 57. Northwest Jim Bradshaw: wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Fireball in the Sky Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm Caused a Big Scare wind becoming north Vantage Health Plan (Vantage) is an HMO with a Medicare contract. around 5 mph in the PAGE 9 Enrollment in Vantage depends on contract renewal. morning. VHP3554 08112020 Y0143_4002_03_M_CY2021 Franklin, Louisiana ‘The Voice of the Teche’ $1.00 14 Pages Volume 137, No. 45 © 2020, LSN Publishing Co., LLC Wednesday, September 30, 2020 http://www.stmarynow.com For Allain, session about COVID aid and Laura damage By BILL DECKER home order and closure of non- The Daily Review essential businesses in March. Six months later, with the state The special legislative ses- in Phase Three of federal coro- sion that begins Monday is be- navirus guidelines, unemploy- ing billed as a tug of war be- ment remains over 9% and tween the Legislature and the 188,000 are without work. Fed- governor over the power to im- eral unemployment benefit en- pose coronavirus restrictions on hancements and the Paycheck the economy. Protection Program have ex- St. Mary’s senior lawmaker pired. says his focus is on other is- Edwards has defended his sues. actions, saying he has respond- For state Sen. Bret Allain, ed first to the emergence of R-Franklin and chairman of COVID-19 and then to a sum- the Senate Revenue and Fiscal mertime resurgence of the pan- Affairs Committee, two issues demic in consultation with the represent the bulk of his agen- White House Coronavirus Task Sen. Bret Allain da. Force and state public health One is allowing the state gov- officials. ernment to use federal CARES There has been talk of em- Act funding effectively in deal- ploying a little-used petition ing with the COVID-19 epi- process that would allow either 'Blessing of the Animals' set demic. New guidance indicates House or Senate members to the acceptable uses for the block emergency proclama- money may not be as limited as tions. Allain said he isn’t sure for Oct. 4 at St. Mary's church once believed provided the Leg- that move can be used while St Mary’s Episcopal Church will present the leash your pets, and humans must wear a islature appropriates the funds, the Legislature is actually in “Blessing of the Animals” on Sunday afternoon, mask. Allain said. He’s waiting for a session. Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. Friday meeting of the Joint “Obviously the governor The blessing is an outdoor worship service Legislative Committee on the needs the right to declare emer- celebrating the animals with which we share Budget for more details. gencies for hurricanes or some- our lives. Even if you are not a pet owner, you The other problem is the thing like that,” Allain said. “I are invited to gather to honor all of God’s crea- massive damage inflicted on want to see what changes they tures. southwest Louisiana by Hurri- want to make. ... The church blesses animals each fall to com- cane Laura, especially damage “For the most part, when memorate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, one to schools, especially McNeese [Edwards] has followed guid- of the most loved Christian saints. The animals and SOWELA Technical Com- ance from the White House and will be blessed as individuals, along with their munity College. the Task Force, he’s done well,” humans. Stuffed animals are welcome, too. Pets “We’re going to see if we can Allain said. “I think it is time to who cannot attend may be blessed in absentia get them up and running,” Al- reopen. I think there’s such a at their owner’s request. The service will be lain said. thing as personal responsibili- held on the brick area in front of St. Mary’s The Center Square reported ty.” Church. The rain location will be under the pa- last week that 50 campus build- People should have the right vilion in the back of the parish hall. Refresh- ings lost their roofs at McNeese to choose whether to wear a ments will be served for pets. State alone, and those and oth- mask, Allain said. And busi- The special canine guest of honor this year er repairs could cost $200 mil- nesses should have the right to will be Blossom, a 10-year old Bichon Frise res- lion, according to school Presi- refuse to serve people who don’t cue. She lives at the Trowbridge House with dent Daryl Burckel. wear masks. Chad Boutte and Steven Mora. SOWELA Technical Commu- “I believe it all comes down to Call 828-0918 for more information. Please Blossom nity College suffered between personal choice,” he said. $75 million and $100 million worth of damage, Chancellor Neil Aspinwall said. Many other issues could Hanagriff: Bars will be allowed to open come up in the session, the call for which is both broad and St. Mary Parish recently has news release. Those are: cohol and close by 11 p.m.. long. The session could a met the specific positivity in- The positivity rate mark was —An indoor 25% capacity —No live music. month. fection criteria to opt in and required by Gov. John Bel Ed- (or 50 people, whichever is —No one under 21 is al- Allain believes a session is allow bars in municipalities wards in his latest proclama- fewer). lowed. needed this fall because of the and unincorporated areas to tion. —Outdoor capacity of 50 —Standing and bar service CARES Act question, but he open by falling under the re- Bars and other Class AG people. are prohibited. would have preferred to have quired 5% COVID-19 positivi- general establishments in the —Both indoor and outside —Tables must be spaced in waited a few more weeks. ty rate for two consecutive parish can open within the service only can be done table- accordance with the state fire “I’m hoping we can do it in a weeks, St. Mary Parish Presi- guidelines and restrictions the side. marshal social distancing lot less time,” Allain said. “I dent David Hanagriff said in a governor set forth. —Bars must stop selling al- guidelines. would hope we could do it in 14 to 20 days. I hope we’ll laser-fo- cus on what needs to be done in a shorter time.” Voter registration set Sept. 29 - Oct. 1 The senator isn’t sure what the outcome might be in any Both offices of the St. Mary This is an opportunity for St. is Tuesday, Oct. 5. The Geaux from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. for battle over the governor’s pow- Parish Registrar of Voters will Mary Parish residents to get Vote online 20 day close of those days. er to base economic restrictions offer extended hours until 6 registered to vote in prepara- books is Tuesday, Oct. 13. Ear- Voters should also be aware on a public health emergency. p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday tion for the Presidential/Con- ly voting for the Nov. 3 election that the special Emergency Conservative critics have ac- and Thursday, Sept. 29 gressional Primary Election on has been extended to 10 days Covid Mail Ballot Request has cused Gov. John Bel Edwards of through Oct. 1 in conjunction Tuesday, Nov. 3. and will be Friday, Oct. 16 been approved for the Nov. 3 moving too slowly to reopen the with Louisiana’s annual Voter The 30-day close of books for through Tuesday, Oct. 27. and December 5 Elections. economy after his initial stay at Registration Week. in person and mail registration Hours have also been extended More on Page 8 SINCE 1934 IF IT’S NOT IN STOCK WE CAN GET IT! MIKE LAPEYROUSE, JEANNE L. CLEMENT, KYLE CLEMENT, DAVID LAPEYROUSE WWW.LAPEYROUSE.COM / 337-276-4541 / 800-516-7000 1105 MAIN ST. (HWY. 182), JEANERETTE Page 2, The Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La., Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Obituaries BARBARA ANN cer Center, 8166 Main St. lar-Hobbs of Houston, brant. Burial will follow Jones Funeral Home Memories of Charles JOHNSON Ste 101, Houma, La. TX, and Cynthia (Rev. mass services in the Im- of Morgan City-Frank- Jr. or “Tookie, “ as he Barbara Ann Johnson, 70360 Terrence) August – maculate Conception lin-Jeanerette-Houma in was known to many, will 79, a resident and native Franklinton, La.; one son Catholic Church Ceme- charge of arrangements. forever remain in the of Berwick, La., passed HENRY COLAR - Carroll (Sindy) Colar; tery in Verdunville, La. Visit www.jones-funer- hearts of his wife, Janice away peacefully on Henry Colar, 94, a na- thirteen grandchildren, Memories of John Jr., al-home.com to send M. Taylor of Bayou Vis- Wednesday September tive of Four Corners, La. thirteen great-grandchil- will forever remain in the condolences to family. ta, La.; five children, 23, 2020 at AMG Special- and resident of Sugar- dren; a brother-in-law, hearts of his wife, Anna Quanasha Watts of Ba- ty Hospital in Houma, land, TX, passed away two sisters-in-law and a Mae Navy; his children, CHARLES ton Rouge, La., Charles La. peacefully on Wednesday host of nieces, nephews, Jonathan (Fallon) Light- LEONARD (Megan) White of Lafay- A graveside service September 23, 2020 at other relatives and foot, Joshua (Waynisha) “TOOKIE” TAYLOR ette, La., Joshua Taylor will be held on Wednes- Houston Methodist Sug- friends.