Staff Report
Jeanne Marie Hidalgo of Berwick and Ray Autrey of Morgan City were crowned the 2016 Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival king and queen during the festival’s coronation ball held Saturday at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium.
Hidalgo, 19, is the daughter of Judith and William Hidalgo Jr. of Berwick and a graduate of Berwick High.
She attends LSU studying digital advertising. At LSU, she is a member of Delta Zeta where she serves as Panhellenic Council chair, Turtle Captain and Empower attendee. She has served as a counselor for Louisiana Girls’ State for two years. Her interests are photography, art, dance and pursuing leadership opportunities.
Autrey and his wife, Pat, are the parents of four children, Brennan Autrey, Samuel Autrey, Alanna Sloane and Grant Autrey. They have eight grandchildren.
He is vice president of Major Equipment and Remediation where he has been employed since 1996. He has 55 years of oil industry experience starting with United Geophysical in college and also working for Brown and Root, Texaco and Leevac. The Patterson High School graduate earned a bachelor’s degree from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux and served for six years with the Louisiana National Guard.
The king has been active in the community at different levels of various organizations. He is currently Atchafalaya American Petroleum Institute’s program chairman, St. Mary Industrial Group chaplain and is a Boy Scout Troop 41 scouting committee member.
He has also worked with Little League, Pop Warner and Junior Achievement. Besides community service, he also serves on the Holy Cross Catholic Church finance committee and is active with Central Catholic High School’s annual fund drive.
The royal couple will preside over the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival in Morgan City that begins Thursday at 5 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony near the carnival rides under the U.S. 90 bridge at Second Street. The festival will continue through Labor Day Monday.
Featured during the festival will be free live bands in Lawrence Park, arts and crafts under the U.S. 90 bridge, the Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday at 10 a.m., a Fellowship of Love Gospel Stage at M.D. Shannon gym, fireworks on the river at 9 p.m. Sunday and much more.
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Autrey, Hidalgo will reign at Shrimp and Petroleum Festival


Staff Report
Sandra Burshell, award-winning pastel artist from New Orleans, has been named judge for Artists Guild Unlimited 53rd Annual Judged Show, according to Show Chair Charlene Opperman.
Held in conjunction with the 81st Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival, The Everett Street Gallery show opens to the public on Wednesday and runs until Saturday, Sept. 24. Prior to the opening there is an annual private reception for Purchase Award Patrons.
Burshell’s renown ROOMSCAPE interiors have been exhibited at the Butler Institute of American Art, Pastel Society of America, Salmagundi Club, Lincoln Center, Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, San Bernardino Art Museum, Arlington,
Madden, and New Orleans Museums of Art.
Her works have been featured in the Pastel Journal, American Artist, Artist’s Magazine, and Pastel Artist International, among others.
Her next solo show will be November 2016 at the Carol Robinson Gallery (New Orleans), having been represented by the gallery for over 25 years. She will be part of the Tennessee Museum of Art’s Three Pastel
Artist Invitational in 2017. Sandra gives pastel workshops, talks, and demos and has been a judge/juror for art exhibitions throughout the country.
For more information on the artist: http://www.sandraburshell.com and sandraburshell@gmail.com. For more on the art show see Artists Guild Unlimited Everett Street Gallery on Facebook. (Like us on Facebook).

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BATON ROUGE –– The Louisiana Republican Party’s governing committee overwhelmingly rejected an attempt Saturday to censure Republicans Jay Dardenne and Scott Angelle because they did not endorse U.S. Sen. David Vitter in his run for governor against Democrat John Bel Edwards last fall.
By a near unanimous vote, the state GOP Central Committee voted down a call for a public reprimand of the two.
The resolution’s author, Christian Gil, of Berwick, did not speak on behalf of his resolution ahead of the morning vote.
Dardenne and Angelle also ran for governor last year but didn’t make it into the runoff race.
Dardenne endorsed Edwards in the runoff, while Angelle endorsed no one.
“As leaders in the Republican Party of Louisiana, we are obligated to fully support our party, platform, and its candidates. Only in times of great crisis or betrayal is it necessary to publicly censure our leaders. Today we are faced with both,” the proposal read.
Edwards beat Vitter 56 to 44 percent in the election, and tensions have continued to simmer among some Republicans since Edwards became the only Democratic governor in the Deep South and the only Democrat to hold statewide office in Louisiana.
Under state law, there is no way to formally kick someone out of a political party. The resolution would have merely been a ceremonial show of disapproval.


“Bert”
September 27, 1935-August 27, 2016
Jerome Bradley Bertrand, known to many as Bert, was born in Kaplan and was a longtime resident of Morgan City. He passed away Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at the age of 80, while surrounded by his loving family.
Bert leaves to cherish his wonderful memory, his wife of 59 years, Aline Acosta Bertrand; five children, Kenny Bertrand and his wife, Rickie, Verna Gilmore and her husband, Kenny, Kevin Bertrand and his wife, Jerri, Vanessa Bledsoe and her husband, Scott, and Kerry Bertrand and his wife, Bernadette; numerous beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one sister.
He was reunited in heaven with his parents, Alta and Olite Bertrand; one brother and three sisters.
A very compassionate and generous soul, Bert was incredibly dedicated to his church, Berwick Assembly of God, now known as Lighthouse Community Church. He adored Jesus!
After retirement from Cameron Iron Works, Bert spent many years working with the Drainage Board in Bayou Vista. A music lover and recorded artist, he was the leader of a music band called Bert Bradley and the Louisiana Cajuns. His music featured country and western sounds and lyrics.
He will be deeply missed but never, ever forgotten.
The family requests that a time of visitation be observed Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, from 9 a.m. until time of services at noon at Lighthouse Community Church in Berwick. Following services, Jerome will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.


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.
Friday, Aug. 26
5:41 p.m. 300 block of Fifth Street; Complaint.
6:29 p.m. 600 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; Reckless driving.
6:59 p.m. 400 block of Bush Street; Medical.
7:50 p.m. 300 block of Grizzaffi Street; Loud music.
8:27 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70-; Welfare concern.
8:38 p.m. Brownell Homes; Disturbance.
8:46 p.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Accident.
8:51 p.m. 900 block of Fig Street; Alarm.
9:44 p.m. Tammy Drive; Frequent Patrols.
10:11 p.m. 5000 block of Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
11:32 p.m. 1400 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
11:36 p.m. Railroad Avenue and Third Street; Suspicious vehicle.
11:59 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Reckless driving.
Saturday, Aug. 27
1:35 a.m. Veterans Boulevard and Brownell Homes; Suspicious person.
1:42 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Suspicious person.
2:11 a.m. 800 block of Youngs Road; Disturbance.
2:20 a.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Theft.
5:18 a.m. 1000 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
5:55 a.m. 400 block of Brashear Avenue; Assistance.
7:15 a.m. 800 block of Levee Road; Suspicious vehicle.
7:23 a.m. La. 182 Business; 911 hang-up call.
7:29 a.m. Sixth and Bowman streets; Animal complaint.
9:47 a.m. 2100 block of Cedar Street; Alarm.
9:59 a.m. 600 block of Marshall Street; Complaint.
10:35 a.m. 300 block of Laurel Street; Animal complaint.
1:50 p.m. 1100 block of Sixth Street; Theft.
2:04 p.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Alarm.
2:44 p.m. U.S. 90 East; Accident.
3:19 p.m. 100 block of Freret Street; Complaint.
4:09 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Assistance.
4:13 p.m. 600 block of Everett Street; Complaint.
4:06 p.m. La. 70 and Victor II Boulevard; Complaint.
4:51 p.m. 600 block of Shannon Street; Domestic.
5:57 p.m. Chestnut Street and Roselawn Drive; Traffic incident.
6:22 p.m. Apple and Garber streets; Juvenile problems.
7:01 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Complaint.
8:15 p.m. 700 block of Hilda Street; Disturbance.
9:48 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Civil matter.
10:23 p.m. 300 block of Wren Street; Disturbance.
10:41 p.m. 500 block of Hilda Street; Suspicious vehicle.
11:48 p.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Medical.
Sunday, Aug. 28
4:23 a.m. 100 block of Chennault Street; Loud music.
5 a.m. 1300 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
7:42 a.m. 300 block of Third Street; Animal complaint.
8:18 a.m. U.S. 90 Eastbound; Crash.
9:28 a.m. Onstead and Maple streets.; Animal complaint.
10:38 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Suspicious subject.
11:01 a.m. 500 block of Duke Street; Narcotics complaint.
1:04 p.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Crash.
1:53 p.m. Federal Avenue and Belanger Street; Arrest.
2:07 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
5:40 p.m. 1000 block of Franklin Street; Disturbance.
8:35 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Complaint.
9:07 p.m. 1400 block of Second Street; Disturbance.
9:58 p.m. 200 block of Aucoin Street; Complaint.
10:40 p.m. 800 block of Roderick Street; Frequent patrols.
10:46 p.m. 1500 block of Bernice Street; Medical.
10:58 p.m. 1300 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
11:19 p.m. 600 block of Railroad Avenue; Disturbance.
11:28 p.m. 1400 block of Federal Avenue; Suspicious person.
11:59 p.m. 800 block of Sacred Heart Drive; 911 hang up.
Monday, Aug. 29
12:11 a.m. Marquis Manor; Alarm.
2:52 a.m. 2900 block of Railroad Avenue; Disturbance.
3:14 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Medical.
3:16 a.m. 4000 block of Railroad Avenue; Alarm.

Morgan City Police radio logs for Aug. 29


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Morgan City Housing Authority Executive Director Clarence Robinson speaks during Thursday's board meeting. The authority is taking applications for housing from 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. each Thursday. Applicants should bring a picture ID, proof of income, birth certificate and social security card. Those applicants who were displaced by the flood should bring proof of their FEMA assistance applications. (The Daily Review/Zachary Fitzgerald)

Morgan City may provide flood victims housing


St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported the following arrests:
Kayla Williams, 28, of 1804 N. Street, Patterson, was arrested Wednesday at 7:40 a.m. on charges of no insurance, no driver’s license, stop and yield sign violations and no proof of registration. She was released on a summons.
Kaitlyn N. Miller, 17, of 138 Rizzo St., Patterson, was arrested Wednesday at 11:48 a.m. on a charge of simple battery and released on $500 bond.
Devonte Carter, 23, of 69½ Lee St., Franklin, was arrested Wednesday at 2:04 p.m. on a failure to appear warrant on a charge of suspended license. Bond is set at $500.
Amvar Reyes-Machado, 31, of Amelia, was arrested Wednesday at 10:18 p.m. on a charge of domestic abuse battery-strangulation. And held with no bond set.
Lucas J. Lang, 28, of Pierre Part, was arrested Thursday at 2:29 p.m. on a failure to appear warrant on a charge of theft of goods and was released after completing his sentence.
Earl L. Perro, 35, of 208 Cleveland St., Patterson, was arrested Thursday at 11:30 a.m. on a warrant charging him with probation violation and held with no bond set.
John F. Verdin Jr., 63, of 204 Kathleen St., Patterson, was arrested Thursday at 2:18 p.m. on a St. Charles Parish warrant charging him with domestic abuse battery and held with no bond set.
Franklin D. Pearce III, 31, of 3817 Phar St., Berwick, was arrested Thursday at 10:50 a.m. on failure to appear warrants on charges of criminal neglect of family, possession of Schedule IV and I drubs and possession of drug paraphernalia. No bond is set.
Narcotics Division agents arrested Leonard Aucoin, 38, of 2090 River Road, Berwick, Wednesday at 7:29 p.m. on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance. No bond was set.
Phyllis Dontay, 62, of 2090 River Road, Berwick, was arrested Wednesday at 7:39 p.m. on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. No bond was set.
Toney Thibodeaux Jr., 34, of Des Allemands, was arrested Wednesday at 7:47 p.m. on charges of possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and Schedule III and IV drugs. No bond was set.
Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reported the arrest of Darien Haskins, 36, of B Street, Franklin, Wednesday at 9:42 p.m. on a Third Ward Court warrant charging him with failure to appear on charges of disturbing the peace by fighting. He was held on $368 bond.
Abriana Lanceslin, 25, of Robertson Street, Franklin, was arrested Thursday at 12:19 p.m. on warrants charging her with simple battery, criminal trespassing and simple criminal damage to property and released to appear in court.
Michael Payton, 28, of Martin Luther King Boulevard, Franklin, was arrested Thursday at 2:44 p.m. on district court failure to appear warrants on charges of issuing worthless checks, possession of marijuana or synthetic marijuana and distribution of marijuana. No bond was set.
Terrell Jackson, 26, of Martin Luther King Boulevard, Franklin, was arrested Thursday at 2:44 p.m. on a charge of resisting an officer by giving false information and a district court warrant charging him with failure to appear on charges of second offense possession of marijuana. No bond was set.
Martranique Payton, 20, of Caffery Street, Franklin, was arrested Thursday at 3:13 p.m. on a charge of disturbing the peace and released on $250 bond.
Crystalyn Edmond, 25, of Bayouview Drive, Baldwin, was arrested Thursday at 7:31 p.m. on a charge of theft and released on $1,000 bond.
Christopher Hines, 35, of Fournier Street, Franklin, was arrested Thursday at 5:10 p.m. on a charge of DWI and district court warrants charging him with failure to appear on a charge of criminal neglect of family. No bond was set.


St. Mary Schools Virtual Learning Program enrollment numbers are down this school year. But in spite of district budget cuts, it continues to serve as a viable option accommodating students with schedule conflicts.
“It’s different from school to school, I’m sure,” said Morgan City High school counselor Kimberly Philbrook. “Here at Morgan City High, we have a list of the virtual student classes for the students to choose to take as an elective.
“Now this year with budget cuts, we were kind of strapped a little bit. We were only offering the elective courses to students who needed the class for graduation.”
Overall, the district program’s enrollment numbers have decreased from last year to this year, said St. Mary Technology Facilitator Sue Dupre.
“We’re encouraging traditional students in grades 9 and 10 to take courses at their local high schools,” Dupre said. “Because generally speaking, all the people enrolled are in grades 11 and 12. They need those courses for graduation.
“The part-time students that are enrolled in the program are enrolled because they need these classes to graduate and they’re unavailable at their school.”
As of Thursday, 78 students enrolled in online courses. High school students take classes per semester due to block scheduling. Junior high students take courses for the entire school year.
Nine full-time high school students are taking at least two and no more than four classes this semester. The number of high schoolers enrolled part time and taking one or two courses is 59.
On the junior high level, one student is taking five courses full-time in the program. Nine junior high students are taking one class online and is considered part time.
The total course enrollment delivered by the virtual learning program for fall 2016 is 104. The course with the largest number of enrolled students is science, with 31. Career and technical courses follow with 28 students.
Twenty-one students are enrolled in the other course categories, which includes foreign language, fine arts survey and STAR I and II.
The subject with the fewest students is social studies, with 5. And only seven students are enrolled in English courses.
“As a counselor, I make sure the kids have all the required courses that they need to graduate,” said Franklin High school counselor Bridget Madison. “And if there’s an issue, then we resort to possibly getting them to take it on virtual school.”
Approximately 20 teachers are working with the program. The instructors are paid a stipend for the services because it’s an additional responsibility they take on after traditional working hours.
An online instructor can have at least one student or as many as 15 to 20 students.
Students can begin taking virtual learning courses in junior high school.
“We have a few students at Patterson Junior High in band,” Dupre said. “And they never get a chance to take the computer literacy courses, like keyboarding, because their elective is band.
“Some students at Patterson Junior High requested to take our online courses for seventh and eighth grade in keyboarding or Journey into Careers. Some are working with the gifted teacher and some are working at home.”
There’s a misconception about how kids get enrolled in the program, Dupre said.
Dupre only processes the application. Everything prior to that is done on the school level.
“These kids are just part of the program,” Dupre said. “It’s not a school.”
As for taking courses online, “it’s required, if either one or two things are happening. We may not offer the course because they’ve transferred to us from another school or out of state where they’ve taken a previous course and they need the next course in line.
“Or there’s a schedule conflict with a course that they need with some other courses that they’re taking. So that’s the alternate route for them to get the course.”
“I love that flexibility of having options when their schedule has a big conflict,” Philbrook said. “So, not only is it elective courses, sometimes they take core courses when it’s a conflict.”
The Virtual Learning Program serves as a tool to keep students on the path of graduating on time.
“I encourage whatever is in the best interest of the child consulting with the parent,” Madison said. “But I definitely let them know every option that’s available to them.”
Students seem to love the virtual option.
“They do. They love the classes,” Philbrook said. “In fact, I was speaking with some the other day and they’re like ‘Ah, we wish we could take all of our classes like this.’ But they do, they like it a lot. It’s a different environment. It’s flexible. ...”
For more information about the virtual learning program, go to www.stmaryk12.net/vlp.


Patterson man booked on St. Charles warrant


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, Aug. 30
6:17 a.m. 700 block of Marshall Street; Suspicious person.
7:05 a.m. 500 block of Franklin Street; Reckless driving.
7:41 a.m. 300 block of Bowman Street; Animal complaint.
7:42 a.m. 1500 block of Ellzey Street; Animal complaint.
8:06 a.m. 1100 block of Ninth Street; Suspicious person.
9:26 a.m. 1100 block of Seventh Street; Hang up call.
Noon; 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Assistance.
2:11 p.m. 300 block of Glenwood Street; Animal complaint.
2:41 p.m. 400 block of Federal Avenue; Alarm.
2:46 p.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Alarm.
2:52 p.m. 3000 block of Diane Drive; Medical.
2:55 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Assistance.
3 p.m. Morgan City Police Department; Harassment.
3:33 p.m. 3000 block of Lizabeth Drive; Disturbance.
4:09 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Welfare concern.
4:32 p.m. 2300 block of Cypress Street; Stand by.
5:08 p.m. U.S. 90 East; Traffic incident.
5:13 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Traffic incident.
6:14 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
6:19 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
6:53 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Lost and found.
7:23 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Crash.
7:26 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Lost and found.
7:32 p.m. La. 182 bridge; Suspicious subject.
7:42 p.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Illegal discharge of firearm.
9:41 p.m. U.S. 90 Westbound; Narcotics complaint.
9:49 p.m. Greenwood and Second streets; Complaint.
10:05 p.m. La. 182 and Thorguson Drive; Assistance.
Wednesday, Aug. 31
1:10 a.m. Patti Drive; Assistance.

Morgan City Police radio logs for Aug. 31


St. Mary Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness directors advise residents to watch weather conditions despite Tropical Depression Nine’s turn toward Florida.
The trajectory of the storm originally was expected to carry the system to the center of the Louisiana coast, where St. Mary is located, said Duval Arthur Jr., director of the parish’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
“So, we would’ve probably gotten some of that storm, if it would have continued on its trajectory,” Arthur said.
“However, there’s a front that’s going to start pushing that sometime, I think this afternoon, to the east. But let me just say, it all depends on when that storm makes the turn.”
At this point, the effects on St. Mary depend on how far north the storm goes before it makes the turn.
“We could see significant rain and high tides from that storm even though it’s not coming towards us,” Arthur said. “It’s still coming close enough to us in the Gulf that it would cause high tides and a lot of rain .”
The homeland security office is basing everything on National Weather Service reports and its computerized prediction of wind currents and the front coming down that it’s going to make a right turn.
Storms in the Atlantic, Tropical Depression 8 on the North Carolina coast and Tropical Depression 9 are all affected by the incoming front.
“It’s a blessing for us now because it’s going to push it away from us but unfortunately it’s going to hit Florida,” Arthur said. “I tell you right now, the only thing I would tell people is please watch the news.
“We’re counting on it going to the right, but who knows?”
Deputy Director Paul Rappmundt says that as far as storm preparations go, “we’re just kind of in a standby hold mode, seeing what’s going on.”
Arthur has made preparations for bottled water and standing orders for relief supplies, Rappmundt said. But basic preparations for a potential hurricane are to be on watch and be careful.
“Don’t turn your back on it,” Rappmundt said. “Right now, everybody just needs to be prepared. Don’t wait to the last minute.
“Make sure you don’t wait till last minute and everybody’s all of a sudden jumping up and down saying ‘all the stores are sold out of water,’ out of can goods and nonperishable foods that you can fix over a Coleman stove or something like that if you lose electricity. Just be prepared.”
In hindsight, residents need to prepare themselves because of the parish’s past experience with Hurricane Andrew.
“Everybody needs to watch and be prepared,” Rappmundt said. “We kind of got complacent for Hurricane Andrew because that was an El Nino year when everything happened.
“Next thing you know, Hurricane Andrew came in and … did all kinds of damage. Everybody was kind of like, wait, this wasn’t supposed to happen. But it did.”
Ultimately, meteorologists make predictions. And the hope is that a forecast is accurate.
“There’s only one person who can control this and that’s man upstairs,” Arthur said. “So, we’re hoping the Lord watches over us and the National Weather Service is right.”

Tropical system expected to turn away from St. Mary


BERLIN (AP) — Scientists have found evidence to support what many dog owners have long believed: man’s best friend really does understand some of what we’re saying.
Researchers in Hungary scanned the brains of dogs as they were listening to their trainer speaking to determine which parts of the brain they were using.
They found that dogs processed words with the left hemisphere, while intonation was processed with the right hemisphere — just like humans.
What’s more, the dogs only registered that they were being praised if the words and intonation were positive. Meaningless words spoken in an encouraging voice, or meaningful words in a neutral tone, didn’t have the same effect.
“Dog brains care about both what we say and how we say it,” said lead researcher Attila Andics, a neuroscientist at Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest.
Andics said the findings suggest that the mental ability to process language evolved earlier than previously believed and that what sets humans apart from other species is the invention of words.
“The neural capacities to process words that were thought by many to be uniquely human are actually shared with other species,” he said. “This suggests that the big change that made humans able to start using words was not a big change in neural capacity.”
While other species probably also have the mental ability to understand language like dogs do, their lack of interest in human speech makes it difficult to test, said Andics.
Dogs, on the other hand, have socialized with humans for thousands of years, meaning they are more attentive to what people say to them and how.
The study was published in the journal Science.
Andics also noted that all of the dogs were awake, unrestrained and happy during the tests. “They participated voluntarily,” he said.

Study says your dog knows what you're talking about


Area senior citizens will have a chance Monday to hear Gov. John Bel Edwards speak and learn about how to protect themselves from becoming victims of crime and report incidents of abuse.
District Attorney Bo Duhe of Louisiana’s 16th Judicial District will host a Senior Citizens Educational Seminar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at the Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel Pavilion in Charenton. The seminar is free and open to the public. Lunch will be included. Attendees must be at least 21 years old.
The governor’s office confirmed that, as of this morning, Edwards is still scheduled to speak at the event, but his schedule is subject to change. Duhe expects Edwards to speak about what’s going on in the state and how that affects senior citizens.
The district attorney’s office has held the seminar for many years to educate senior citizens on services provided within the district’s jurisdiction of St. Mary, St. Martin and Iberia parishes, Duhe said.
Among the information provided includes protection against phone scams, emotional and physical abuse by caregivers and other criminal activity “that the elderly are generally susceptible to,” Duhe said.
With the increased use of online social media, senior citizens have become more susceptible to online scams, too, Duhe said.
Sometimes, senior citizens are afraid they will lose a caregiver if they report that the caregiver is taking financial advantage of them or abusing them, he said. Caregivers are often family members, and seniors also worry about the effects on the family of reporting an incident.
“The more we educate senior citizens, the more they may be inclined to report (incidents),” Duhe said.
The District Attorney’s Office has staff members who are responsible for investigating reports of elderly abuse. Those employees first determine if the complaint is credible, and, if so, they turn the investigation over to law enforcement, Duhe said.
Lots of other agencies and entities assist in putting on the seminar. The district is fortunate to have “very active” councils on aging and AARP chapters, Duhe said.


Outburst in grocery store sends Patterson man to jail


Area senior citizens will have a chance Monday to hear Gov. John Bel Edwards speak and learn about how to protect themselves from becoming victims of crime and report incidents of abuse.
District Attorney Bo Duhe of Louisiana’s 16th Judicial District will host a Senior Citizens Educational Seminar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at the Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel Pavilion in Charenton. The seminar is free and open to the public. Lunch will be included. Attendees must be at least 21 years old.
The governor’s office con-firmed that, as of this morning, Edwards is still scheduled to speak at the event, but his schedule is subject to change. Duhe expects Edwards to speak about what’s going on in the state and how that affects senior citizens.
The district attorney’s office has held the seminar for many years to educate senior citizens on services provided within the district’s jurisdiction of St. Mary, St. Martin and Iberia parishes, Duhe said.
Among the information provided includes protection against phone scams, emotional and physical abuse by caregivers and other criminal activity “that the elderly are generally susceptible to,” Duhe said.
With the increased use of online social media, senior citizens have become more susceptible to online scams, too, Duhe said.
Sometimes, senior citizens are afraid they will lose a caregiver if they report that the caregiver is taking financial advantage of them or abusing them, he said. Caregivers are often family members, and seniors also worry about the effects on the family of reporting an incident.
“The more we educate senior citizens, the more they may be inclined to report (incidents),” Duhe said.
The District Attorney’s Office has staff members who are responsible for investigating reports of elderly abuse. Those employees first determine if the complaint is credible, and, if so, they turn the investigation over to law enforcement, Duhe said.
Lots of other agencies and entities assist in putting on the seminar. The district is fortunate to have “very active” councils on aging and AARP chapters, Duhe said.


On Aug. 20, a group of volunteers held a Find the Rock event at the Stephensville Park. Children were asked to bring their painted rocks several days earlier, and these were hidden in the grass around the playground area. The event was to celebrate the latest craze going around the state, where kids paint rocks with colors and sayings and hide them in public places. This particular Find the Rock event was also an opportunity for the children and residents of the Stephensville and Four-Mile Bayou communities to release balloons in honor of the policemen who have fallen in the line of duty. Volunteers for this event were Tracy Legendre, Loretta Duval, Dorothy Giroir, Connie Giroir, Madison Giroir, Kelly Eisenman, Olivia Baio and Judy Giroir. Pastor Herb Stanley delivered a prayer just before the balloons were released. On hand for the Find the Rock celebration was Deputy Ricky Acosta .


A 15-year-old has been arrested and charged with battery after he stabbed another teenager at a Pierre Part birthday part, Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon said.
Assumption deputies answered the call to the party on Oak Lane on Friday night.
The 17-year-old victim was transported to Teche Regional Medical Center, where he received treatment and was later discharged. The 15-year-old was detained at the scene and later transported to the Assumption Parish Detention Center where he was charged with aggravated second-degree battery.
This investigation continues, and additional arrests are likely, the sheriff said.
If anyone has information that may be beneficial, please contact the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office at 985- 369-7281 or Capt. Ray Traigle at 985-526-1627.


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.
Thursday, Aug. 25
5:52 a.m. Garber and Apple streets; Medical.
7:56 a.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Crash.
8 a.m. La. 182; Animal complaint.
8:26 a.m. La. 182; Stalled vehicle.
8:59 a.m. 700 block of Hilda Street; Alarm.
9:39 a.m. 300 block of Glenwood Street; Civil matter.
9:56 a.m. 6700 block of La. 182; Suspicious subject.
10:21 a.m. 800 block of Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
10:36 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
10:44 a.m. Morgan City; Complaint.
10:46 a.m. 200 block of Glenwood Street; Burglary.
11:04 a.m. 11th and Marguerite streets; Hit and run.
11:36 a.m. La. 182; Crash.
4:12 p.m. Duke Street; Telephone harassment.
4:26 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Civil matter.
6:59 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Traffic incident.
7:02 p.m. 700 block of Onstead Street; Theft.
9:45 p.m. Seventh and Marguerite streets; Reckless driving.
9:46 p.m. 3000 block of Allison Street; Loud music.
10:27 p.m. 1000 block of Hilda Street; Alarm.

Morgan City Police radio logs for Aug. 26


One person was killed Wednesday in a two-vehicle accident on US 90 near the Garden City exit.
Emergency responders were dispatched at approximately 1:20 p.m. An SUV and small car were involved.
Two victims were transported to Lafayette by Acadian Air Med, and one person refused treatment.
The deceased victim was pronounced dead by the St. Mary Parish Coroner’s Office after being extricated.
Traffic was rerouted to La. 182 for approximately two hours. Franklin police and fire personnel, sheriff’s deputies, Louisiana State Police, Centerville fire personnel were among the departments that responded.
Identities of the victims have not been released.

US 90 accident leaves one dead, others injured


SACRED HEART THRIFT
Store, 304 South Railroad, Morgan City, will have its final summer clearance sale 8:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 31 to Sept. 15. All items 10 cents. The store will be closed after Sept. 15 for floor repairs and reopen at a later date. No drop offs until future notice. All proceeds benefit Sacred Heart Catholic Church charities.
ST. LUKE
Baptist Church, Patterson, celebrating the Rev. Keith F. Verrett’s four-year anniversary 8 a.m. Sept. 11. Guest speaker the Rev. Randy G. Vaughan of Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Port Arthur, Texas. Public invited.


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, Aug. 23
8:02 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Theft.
8:13 a.m. 6600 block of La. 182; Alarm.
8:32 a.m. Centerville; Arrest.
9:41 a.m. 8000 block of La. 182; Crash.
10:39 a.m. 1100 block of Fourth Street; Animal complaint.
10:50 a.m. 1000 block of Duke Street; Complaint.
11:05 a.m. Fourth and Greenwood streets; Utility.
11:28 a.m. 100 block of Third Street; Assistance.
11:33 a.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Complaint.
3:12 p.m. Victor II Boulevard and Greenwood Street; Crash.
3:20 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
3:22 p.m. 500 block of Willow Street; Complaint.
3:25 p.m. 1000 block of Hilda Street; Complaint.
4:36 p.m. General MacArthur Street; Complaint.
6:12 p.m. 1200 block of Spruce Street; Theft.
6:43 p.m. 2400 block of Apple Street; Medical.
7:13 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Medical.
9 p.m. 1500 block of Sixth Street; Suspicious vehicle.
10:35 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Shoplifter.
Wednesday, Aug. 24
12:52 a.m. Sixth and General Hodges streets; Loud music.
3:56 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Suspicious person.

Morgan City Police radio logs for Aug. 25


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Earlier this month, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies boarded the Mr. Charlie rig museum in Morgan City for a training experience on the water. The group periodically travels to different locations to conduct the weekly training sessions, according to a news release.
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit trains weekly with K-9s and their handlers from other agencies, primarily the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 Division. The Terrebonne K-9 teams welcomed the new St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit to participate in their training programs, according to a St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office news release.
These changes in surroundings challenge the K-9s abilities. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit assists the United States Coast Guard, US Customs and Border Protection, and the St. Mary Sheriff’s Office Marine Division with securing the port facilities and waterways of St. Mary.
The K-9 teams trained in disciplines of obedience, officer protection, criminal apprehension, building search, tracking suspects, crime scene searches, narcotics detection, and bomb detection.
Tuesday, the group, which also included the Houma and Franklin Police Departments, conducted their weekly training at MD Shannon Elementary in Morgan City.
Sheriff Mark Hebert offers special thanks to the staff and director of the Mr. Charlie rig in Morgan City for allowing the K-9’s access to the unique training facility and St. Mary Parish school system administration for allowing the group to use the school.


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.
Monday, Aug. 29
6:11 a.m. 200 block of Aucoin Street; Investigation.
8:42 a.m. 200 block of Terrebonne Street; Remove subject.
9:05 a.m. 7100 block of Park Street; Reckless driving.
9:55 a.m. 600 block of Railroad Avenue; Standby.
10:16 a.m. Morgan City Police Department; Theft.
10:33 a.m. 2400 block of Hemlock Street; Complaint.
10:45 a.m. 4th and Railroad Avenue; Traffic incident.
11:25 a.m. Greenwood Street; Animal complaint.
11:49 a.m. 400 block of Brashear Avenue; Assistance.
11:58 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Communication complaint.
12:06 p.m. 100 block of Glenwood Street; Theft.
12:22 p.m. 400 block of Federal Avenue; Alarm.
12:58 p.m. 1100 block of Federal Avenue; Alarm.
1:14 p.m. 500 block of Railroad Avenue; Animal complaint.
1:31 p.m. 400 block of Pecos Street; Animal complaint.
2:01 p.m. 4th near Youngs Road; Animal complaint.
2:09 p.m. 1100 block of Fourth Street; Animal complaint.
2:40 p.m. Brashear and Fourth Street; Arrest.
3:07 p.m. Hwy 182 near Old Bridge; Traffic incident.
3:28 p.m. Victor II and Brashear Avenue; Vehicle accident.
3:34 p.m. 300 block of Fifth Street; Disturbance.
3:53 p.m. 6000 block of Railroad Avenue; Medical.
4:43 p.m. Marguerite St near Sixth Street; Assistance.
5:10 p.m. 500 block of Orange Street; Assistance.
5:38 p.m. 500 block of Orange Street; Complaint.
7:33 p.m. 2600 block Sixth Street; Loud music.
7:39 p.m. 5000 block Railroad Avenue; Civil issue.
8:05 p.m. 1000 block Palm Street; Complaint.
8:19 p.m. 1000 block Brashear Avenue; Theft.
9:21 p.m. 1900 block Federal Avenue; Alarm.
11:13 p.m. Seventh & Florence Street; Medical.
Tuesday, Aug. 30
12:23 a.m. 1300 block of Victor II Boulevard; Disturbance.
12:27 a.m. 700 block of Marshall Street; Medical.
1:01 a.m. 2700 block Elm Street; Suspicious subject.
2:42 a.m. 7300 block La. 182; Alarm.

Morgan City Police radio logs for Aug. 30


A beginning-of-the-year open house was held at Holy Cross Elementary School. Principal Amanda Talbot welcomed parents in the Yvonne Anne Adams Life Center. Parents then participated in informative classroom sessions with teachers where they learned about the 2016-2017 school year. Tours of the library and student forum, art room and technology lab were also held. Pictured is fifth-grade teacher Katie Rock speaking to parents.


Water District 16’s water tower nearing completion


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The world as seen by cartoonist Ken Catalino, Creators.com.


Dorothy Terumi Seki Ichikawa, 79, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 7 at home. Born in Imperial City, Calif., she was a retired educator. Private service at a later date. Survived by son, Colin Ichikawa of Long Beach, Calif.; daughter, Jeri Ichikawa of Seattle; companion, Alan Tabayoyon of Kailua-Kona; sister, Brenda Iiyama of Torrance, Calif.; brother, Yoichi Seki of Spokane, Wash.; three grandchildren and a great-grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.


The Big Island as seen by Hawaii Tribune-Herald cartoonist Gary Hoff.


Police are looking for a missing 42-year-old Kaʻu woman.


The Tribune-Herald each Saturday is publishing a photo from the Lyman Museum’s John Howard Pierce Photography Collection. The museum is seeking help identifying the people and places in the pictures, most of which are from the 1950s and ’60s. Those with information about the subjects in the photos can contact the museum by calling 935-5021 or emailing archives@lymanmuseum.org. THIS PHOTO (NO. 20610) was captured Jan. 17, 1965.


Police have located 42-year-old Ananda S. Chang, who was reported missing.


Thanksgiving came early for Hualalai Elderly Housing residents Aug. 16 when Cyanotech Corp. employees donated 464 pounds of food, produce and personal hygiene items through Auntie’s Angels. Cyanotech, a leader in microalgae technology and maker of natural supplements and health products, is located in Kailua-Kona.


Temple University professor Charles Weitz talks with colleagues during the Modernization and Health in the Asia-Pacific Region Conference hosted by the University of Hawaii at Hilo on Aug. 19 at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center. The international conference featured presentations about the health effects of modernization in the Pacific and Asian regions, including Vanuatu, Samoa, Hawaii and Micronesia. It was co-sponsored by the Japan Society of Physiological Anthropology and the international Human Biology Association.


Police are investigating a possible drowning at a South Kohala resort.


Water main break prompts street closure in downtown Hilo


Keawe Street is closed between Mamo and Haili streets after a water main broke.


Police have identified the man who died from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash Friday on Highway 11 at the intersection of North Glenwood Road in Mountain View.


School closures announced as Hurricane Madeline approaches


Hawaii Island public schools will close Wednesday and Thursday in response to Hurricane Madeline.


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KUSADASI’S once buoyant cruise ship trade has been badly hit this season – with at least 20 cruises cancelled from visiting the port.
The decline in tourism to Turkey has been starkly demonstrated with news that 20 cruise liners have cancelled visits since the July 15 attempted coup.
Further declines are expected in September as nervous cruise operators opt for ‘safer’ ports.
Kuşadası Mayor Özer Kayalı estimated that, due to cancellations, equated to about 35,000 tourists flowing through the port resort.

Kusadasi cruise trade: ‘35,000 tourists lost at sea’


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Donations to hospital charity Blue Skies Hospitals Fund have been used to buy testing equipment which will rapidly speed up the diagnosis of encephalitis and meningitis.
The equipment, a Biofire Film Array, tests cerebrospinal fluid taken from patients who have come to hospital with suspected meningitis or encephalitis – a rare but serious condition that causes inflammation of the brain. It tests for several different bacteria and viruses, and the results come back within an hour of the test starting, allowing doctors to begin or amend any treatment.
From a patient’s point of view, if the test comes back negative the doctors can stop any treatment they’ve started
The equipment is based in Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s Pathology Department which applied to Blue Skies – the charity for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – for the funding.
Before Blue Skies agreed to funding, the team would have to send the spinal fluid via medical taxi to Manchester for processing and results would be expected to take a minimum of two days.
Biomedical Scientist Dawn Singleton said: “From a patient’s point of view, if the test comes back negative the doctors can stop any treatment they’ve started.
“That’s as important as if the results come back positive when we would be able to properly tailor the treatment.
“A lot of viral illnesses do not need treatment at all, but previously a patient would be started on intravenous medication while the test was carried out.”
The Biofire is currently being set up, and should be in use within the hospital within a month.
It is hoped it will eventually be used not only for spinal fluid tests but other fluids as well which will help patients presenting with an array of symptoms.


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They may be the whipping boys of the Palace Shield premier division but for Fylde CC all is not lost.
Captain Anthony Ellison has presided over 19 straight defeats to leave Fylde marooned at the bottom, heading rapidly for the relegation trapdoor with just 22 points.
Following their latest defeat to leaders Fulwood and Broughton, the Poulton-based side have three more chances to record a win.
They lost a rain-affected 20-over match at Fulwood by 108 runs, having been dismissed for just 59.
Three teams finished below Fylde last year, so what had gone wrong in 2016? Losing most of your established first-team players doesn’t help.
The top six batsmen departed the Moorland Road club before a ball was bowled in April, including last season’s skipper Dave Crawforth and club stalwart Michael Watkinson.
All-rounder Joe McMillan left for Thornton Cleveleys, opening batter Paul Willis departed for Fleetwood, Steve Wright headed south to Standish, while Conor Jones and Joe Calvert have been largely unavailable.
The uphill climb has become steeper and steeper for the club since game one.
For Ellison, just 26 himself, bringing many second-team batsmen up to the premier division to tackle more precise bowlers every week has proved a step too far.
But Ellison is still enjoying the role. He said: “Being out of our depth, our confidence and team spirit have undoubtedly been the best in the league.
“Keeping morale and confidence high going into the concluding games of the season, and taking that into the next season, will be essential for progression with a young side. I am looking forward to rebuilding next season in the first division.”
Fylde have failed to score more than 100 in 13 of their 19 league games but Ellison says it is not complete gloom.
“There are lots of positives to carry into next season, with young players performing well,” he said. “This gives me confidence that fielding a younger side next season can help us fight for promotion.
“It has been a challenging first season as first-team captain but I have enjoyed it.”
He has plenty of young talent at his disposal thanks to the club’s thriving youth set-up. Some have been blooded this season, earlier than the club would have wished, but they have shown much promise alongside older heads like Danny Smith.
Smith has been the star performer with the ball, taking 25 wickets, Ellison chipping in with 24.
Young Anthony Churchill and Ben Anderson have shone, while fellow teenagers like Jack Davies, who has taken eight catches, have gained valuable experience of an unforgiving league, in which they tackle Croston tomorrow.

Nineteen straight defeats...but all not lost at Fylde CC


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Uwe Rosler labelled last night’s Fleetwood Town performance as “probably the worst since we walked through the door” but he was pleased to win the club’s first-ever game in the newlook Checkatrade Trophy.
Town defeated a young Blackburn XI 1-0 at Highbury, watched by just 382 spectators in the Parkside Stand, the only side of the ground which was opened.
Devante Cole netted the only goal in first-half stoppage time as Town gave debuts to loan signings Kyle Dempsey and (off the bench) George Glendon, while there was a first start for Martyn Woolford.
And Rosler accepted that the introduction of new players could have affected his side’s fluency in this first of three group games.
The head coach added: “We had relatively new players who have not been in many training sessions because we’ve had so many games lately, so I understand how we started the game.
“We were not keeping the ball well enough in the right areas but we still had three or four chances early on.
“When we went to three at the back and five in midfield we had our best period. We looked very positive and we opened them up.
“But credit to Blackburn, they worked us out and in the second half our midfielders couldn’t get on the ball.
“They put pressure on us by winning lots of second balls and they made us go long.
“They deserved at least one goal, so a draw would have been the fair result. They were a young, energetic and ambitious team with good players.”
Rosler could take comfort from a second straight win to build on the victory at Southend in League One last Saturday.
He said: “The win in the main thing and we are starting to get into the winning habit. We have to work really hard to keep the momentum.
“But I need players to be there when their chance comes round and perform, and we have not performed as we can as a team today.”
Rosler did not sound as though he was expected any deadline day transfer activity when asked by The Gazette.
He said: “I don’t think anything will happen. Maybe there will be something going out but I don’t think anything coming in. That would be a surprise.
“My priority is always to make this squad better and add quality but sometimes the right player at the right price is not available, and it’s very likely nothing will happen on Wednesday.”


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A former Fleetwood man who is well known as a musician on the Fylde coast and beyond has released a new album.
Darrel Treece-Birch, who is the keyboardist for rock bands Ten and Nth Ascension, also enjoys writing his own material in an ambient, progressive style.
The 49 year old, who lives in Cleveleys, is set to release his second solo album – No More Time, which he believes is his most ambitious work.
Darrel, a married father-of-two who has been involved with local bands for more than 30 years, says the new work is a personal account of birth, maturation and eternal existence.
It is certainly a deeply thought work, and Darrel’s son Luke, who is art student, worked with him on the album’s striking cover.
Aside from the keyboards, Darrel also plays drum and bass on the album, but he has called on some of his music colleagues and friends to help as guest artists.
He said: “My main instrument is the keyboards but I am no guitar ace or lead vocalist, so I brought in some of the members from Ten and Nth Ascension and Counterparts to help.I sing backing vocals but the main singer is Karen Fell. I first wrote some of the songs on this album 20 years ago, including one when my father died, and over the years I’ve put them aside.”
Darrel, who is married to Sarah, works by day for St Annes Town Council as an events manager.
But his real love is music and already the album has received excellent reviews from music writers from as far afield as Argentina, Brazil, Europe and Japan.
Darrel added: “Over the years I’ve been lucky to work with some brilliant musicians.”
The album is available on CD and digitally, via Melodic Revolutions Rceords, from Amazon and Spotify.

Darrel hits the right note with new album


Vue Cleveleys has been chosen as one of 150 cinemas across UK and Ireland showing new film, One More Time With Feeling, for one night only to help promote a new Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds album.
Despite flirting with acting, appearing in films such as ‘Ghosts...of the Civil Dead’ and ‘Johnny Suede’, Nick Cave is predominantly known for his music, in a career spanning more than four decades.
In that time, he’s released 21 albums with three different bands and his latest offering ‘Skeleton Tree’ will become number 22 when it’s released on Friday, September 9.
The first chance to hear any music from the album will be in the film ‘One More Time With Feeling’ with the songs acting as the movie’s soundtrack.
The film is the latest offering of Andrew Dominik, director of ‘Chopper’, ‘The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford’ and ‘Killing Them Softly’.
Interwoven throughout the Bad Seeds’ filmed performance of the new album are interviews and footage shot by Dominik, accompanied by Cave’s intermittent narration and improvised rumination.
Filmed in black-and-white and colour, in both 3D and 2D, the result is described as “stark, fragile and raw”.
Director Andrew Dominik said that the story is of how the film came about actually quite tragic, saying: “I’d been seeing quite a lot of him as we rallied around him and his family at the time of his son’s death.
“Nick told me that he had some things he needed to say, but he didn’t know who to say them to.
“I took the record away and listened to it trying to work out a way into the whole thing. In the end I agreed to do it if I could shoot it in black-and-white and 3D.
“No one has ever seen a 3D black-and-white non-animated feature film in modern times - for as far as I know, no such thing exists. It is both modern and from a distant age – much like the Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds’ new record, Skeleton Tree, actually.”
The film’s only showing at Vue Cleveleys is at 9pm, on Thursday, September 8. The showing is in 3D and tickets are available from http://www.onemoretimewithfeeling.film/

Cave’s the top Seed for musical showcase


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Chris Long’s first goal for Fleetwood Town gave them a half-time lead at Southend.
Chris Long’s first goal for Fleetwood Town gave them a half-time lead at Southend.
The loan striker from Burnley took Amari’i Bell’s pass to fire home from outside the area on 18 minutes.
Town boss Uwe Rosler recalled Bobby Grant and Devante Cole in an attacking line-up and it was Grant who had their first opportunity after five minutes, firing over from Nathan Pond’s pass.
All the chances of note were falling fleetwood’s way as an Eggert Jonsson header was cleared off the line by Jason Demetriou.
Cole had a shot blocked and Pond headed just wide from a corner as a Fleetwood second goal looked far more likely than an equaliser for the hosts.
Indeed, Ryan Leonard’s drive over the bar two minutes before the break was Southend’s first opening of note.
They ended the half strongly, however, as Luke O’Neill’s effort forced Chris Neal into his first save of the afternoon.

Long strike gives Fleetwood half-time lead


If your tastes are a bit more blue (or Brown) then you’ll want to check out legendary comic Roy ‘Chubby’ at Viva Blackpool on Friday.
The Yorkshire comic is known for his x-rated style and has attracted plenty of controversy over a career spanning five decades.
Nobody splits opinion quite like the larger than life 71-year-old, with critics often describing his style as outdated but with one academic describing him as “The most important comedian of the past 25 years”.
Starting out as an entertainer in working men’s clubs, Brown got his first real break in the 1970s, coming second on show New Faces to a country and western band.
Unfortunately, he wasn’t so lucky when he applied for Opportunity Knocks, failing an audition due to swearing.
Since then, he’s become very famous on the comedy circuit for his unique stage costume, as well as his offensive shows, filled with back and forth heckling with the audience.
This year marks Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown’s third successive season in Blackpool and he’ll be performing a series of Friday night shows over the next few months.
He has been deemed “too rude for TV” so if you want to see him in action, this is your chance.
Although, probably best to make sure you don’t swear at him. Back in 2003, he was fined £200 in Blackpool for assaulting a fan who had sworn at him. At the time Brown said: “I have traditional values and I wanted the man to stop swearing in front of women and children who were on the pier.”
Tickets are available from https://www.vivablackpool.com/event/roy-chubby-brown and are priced between £17 and £22,
The show is strictly over 18 and those easily offended are advised to stay away.


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Victoria went on to rule for 63 years, and was our longest serving monarch until she was overtaken by Elizabeth II on tith September 2015.
BAFTA-nominated actor Rufus Sewell is cast alongside Jenna starring as Lord Melbourne, Victoria’s ﬁrst prime minister. The two immediately connected and their intimate friendship became a popular source of gossip that threatened to destabilise the Government – angering both Tory and Whigs alike.
Tom Hughes stars as Prince Albert. Appearing in the drama from episode 3, Albert immediately makes an impression on the young queen, his ﬁrst cousin. Although Victoria resisted attempts to rush her into marriage initially, her partnership with Albert was a success and they would ultimately produce nine children.
We caught up with former Doctor Who companian Jenna to find out about the drama. . .
Jenna explains one of the most useful aids to understanding Victoria was her sketchbook...
“I read her diaries but although those have her words they’re more about the rhythm of her writing and her emphasis and consciousness in a way. She’s very emphatic in her writing.
What she likes is in capital letters and underlined and it was very thorough and passionate but I think for me, the most interesting thing was her sketchbook because that is the one thing that has been untouched of her vision and what interests her and how she saw the world. I never knew Victoria was such a good artist but most of what she draws is very human and is not about grandeur or jewels or aﬀairs of state in a way it is much more about nature, horses and people, drama and opera and when she was younger the heights of passion and emotion. She drew Lord Melbourne a lot at one stage and then obviously Albert as well as a lot of landscapes. It is interesting to see the world through her eye which you feel more from her when looking through her sketches.”
What helped your transformation into Queen Victoria?
“We went through a lengthy process with the contact lenses trying to ﬁnd the right ones that would look natural and work on camera. There were a couple that made me look like a white walker from Game of Thrones but I would rehearse in the lenses and I kept them in all of the time because once you have them in, to look at yourself in the mirror and see yourself completely diﬀerently is fantastic. It was the make-up designer Nic Collins idea to go with the lenses because in all of the portraits the one thing that really sticks out are her eyes; they are so big and such a known feature about her.”
But ultimately Jenna explains it was ﬁnding the voice of Victoria that was the biggest challenge...
“As well as the relationship between crown and girl it was her voice that was most interesting because for me I start at a place of voice and can hear the voice very clearly before I play a person or character so I think ﬁnding a regal voice that was of the time, accessible but not inhibiting in a way was a challenge. I listened a lot to Emily Blunt in Young Victoria and Judy Dench in Mrs Brown and bridging that age gap.
“For speeches you had to up it a certain notch and then when behind closed doors with Albert, ﬁnding the more human elements to her because I think one of the biggest fears in period drama is being so stiﬀ that you become talking heads and you have to be mindful of the etiquette and as a girl, she is impulsive. Also taking her through an age. Beginning at 18 and growing her up and yet doing that quite quickly and in less of a marked way, going from someone who is vulnerable and actually insecure and inexperienced yet someone who has a big sense of will and who is incredibly stubborn and ﬂawed yet trying to get across her likeability through that. Trying to get her lust for life through all of that.”
Jenna tells us what it has been like to undertake such an incredible role and what she was keen to portray to an audience.
“Something we spoke about a lot was this idea of playing between state and private, between Victoria’s public face, her private face and going between those two worlds. When she is in her quarters she is undone and private. It’s about ﬁnding the human within the role of Queen and discovering the girl taking on this incredible responsibility.’
“With so much access to her diaries you know a liEle bit about what her daily life was like. On the day of her coronation, for example, she woke up at 4am and could hear the crowds outside and the cannons being ﬁred. It is so fascinating to think of her experience inside the palace and outside those four walls and what her relationship was to the public.
“So it’s about fulﬁlling that on screen, seeing her the way we see her, as queen Victoria in this role that she plays but also seeing her as the girl that she was, behind the scenes and playing between the private and public worlds.”
Queen Victoria had a vast number of hidden talents, which meant that Jenna had to learn a whole new set of skills for this role.
“It was very interesting because once I got the job it was a matter of three weeks before I had to be on horseback riding on camera, ballroom dancing and playing the piano. I managed to get some Beethoven down. I have a piano in my house and I have wanted to learn for ages so it was the perfect opportunity. Tom (Hughes) is an amazing musician, he actually really could do it all and I could do one small section and then completely fudge the rest by methods which were rather ludicrous. Apparently she sings opera but I’m not so sure I would get those skills up to par but we will see!”
Victoria start on Sunday at 9pm on ITV with a 90-minute special and continues on Monday.


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Thousands of cyclists got a sneak peak of Blackpool’s Illuminations at the annual Ride the Lights event.
Cyclists were able to pedal along the Promenade in safety after it was closed to all motor vehicles between 7 and 10pm, giving those taking part the chance to take in the Lights in safety– with an added bonus this year.
Ride the Lights along Blackpool promenade. Taking a moment to watch the sunset.
For Pleasure Beach staff were on hand to allow riders to pedal through the amusement park for the first time.
Radio Wave presenters Ged Mills and Hayley Kay hosted the main stage of live music and fun at a hub on the Tower Festival Headland, with bike firms CJ Cycles and Get Cycling on hand as well.
Ride the Lights along Blackpool promenade. Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire John Barnett and Mayor of Blackpool Councillor Kath Rowson officially begin the event.
Ride the Lights along Blackpool promenade. Cycling isn't only for those whose BMI is in single figures.
Ride the Lights along Blackpool promenade. Police cyclists join in the fun.
Ride the Lights along Blackpool promenade. Members of the Manchester Tweed Ride Ann Kolodziejski, Janet and Ian Wardlaw, and Rowan de Bonaire.
Ride the Lights along Blackpool promenade. Duncan Simpson and his 7 year-old son Joseph take a well-deserved drink.
Ride the Lights along Blackpool promenade. Hey dad, this Ride the Lights is easy!
Ride the Lights along Blackpool promenade. Enjoying the views from their buggy.
Ride the Lights along Blackpool promenade. Leading the way.

Light riders gear up for special Blackpool seafront treat


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Fleetwood Town recorded their first away win of the season with a goal in each half from strikers Chris Long and Ash Hunter.
Uwe Rosler’s side were good value for the points and could have won even more convincingly had not Devante Cole had two efforts disallowed
Town boss Uwe Rosler recalled Bobby Grant and Devante Cole in an attacking line-up and it was Grant who had their first opportunity after five minutes, firing over from Nathan Pond’s pass.
Long, Town’s loan striker from Burnley, took Amari’i Bell’s pass to fire home from outside the area for his first Fleetwood goal after 18 minutes.
All the chances of note were falling fleetwood’s way as an Eggert Jonsson header was cleared off the line by Jason Demetriou.
Cole had a shot blocked and Pond headed just wide from a corner as a Fleetwood second goal looked far more likely than an equaliser for the hosts.
Indeed, Ryan Leonard’s drive over the bar two minutes from the break was Southend’s first opening of note.
They ended the half strongly, however, as Luke O’Neill’s effort forced Chris Neal into his first save of the afternoon.
O’Neill also had the first chance of the second half, slicing a shot over the top.
Town went closer at the other end, when scorer Long’s deflected shot wouldn’t quite fall for fellow striker Cole.
Town continued to threaten to score a second and Cole had a goal disallowed just past the hour because David Ball was ruled to be offside.
Undeterred, Cole went close again moments later, firing just over after dispossessing Ben Coker.
Midfielder Martyn Woodford then came on for his Town debut for the final 25 minutes, replacing Grant.
The unfortunate Cole then had a second strike disallowed on 72 minutes for a push following Jonsson’s free-kick.
Hunter came on for Long a minute later and was straight in the thick of the action, seeing an effort cleared off the line after Cole’s strike was blocked.
Hunter netted his third of the season in the 77th minute, firing home from a tight angle after good work by Jimmy Ryan.


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Members of Fleetwood Lifeboat will say a fond farewell to their old lifeboat vessel tonight (Tuesday).
The Fleetwood station received a £2.2m state-of-the-art Shannon Class vessel, Kenneth James Pierpoint, at the end of June.
And that spelt the end of Tyne class vessel William Street’s time at Fleetwood, after 27 years of active service.
As part of their farewell ceremony on Tuesday (August 30), the lifeboat crew will launch William Street at 8.30pm and take her for one last trip up the Wyre channel, accompanied by the inshore lifeboat, Mary Elizabeth Barnes.
The lifeboat will then make her way to Fleetwood Marina, where she’ll be lifted out of the water and taken to RNLI HQ in Poole, Dorset, on the back of a truck.
That journey should take around six or seven hours by road, but if the William Street had gone by sea the voyage would have taken the best part of week, meaning crew members would be out of action for too long a time.
Fleetwood lifeboat’s Captain Dave Eccles said, ‘It’s obviously very sad to see her go, she’s got us out of some tight spots over the years.
“But she’s helped us saved lives for 27 years and now it’s time for her to step aside and let the new generation lifeboat, the Shannon class, take over.”
The volunteer lifeboat crew from Fleetwood hope friends and supporters will want to say their own farewell to the William Street as well.
Members of the public should get a good view of its final voyage from the Esplanade, Fleetwood, on Tuesday evening, at 8.30pm.

Chance to say fond farewell to old lifeboat


A county folk band has suffered its own Olympic disqualification.
As well as dealing with doping scandals and worry over Paralympic funding, the International Olympics Committee (IOC) has been scrutinising the 2008 song The Beer Olympics, by The Lancashire Hotpots.
Members of the band say they have been issued a ‘cease and desist’ notice by the IOC, claiming they have infringed copyright on the Olympic name.
A statement released on the band’s website said: “It’s nice to see them finally catch up with a song that we first released in 2008, I’m guessing the Olympic breakfast at the Little Chef is next, get one while you can.
“So, not wishing to get into any massive legal trouble (we can’t pay for that and the ale) we have decided to re-title the song to see if that gets the legal bigwigs off our backs.”
The new title has been announced as The Beer International Non-Profit Non-Governmental Sporting Quad Yearly Event.
“It’s a strange thing that they’re coming after an entity as small and daft as ours,” said Dickie Ticker the percussionist who wrote the song.
“Under something called Article 40, it seems that you can’t use the word Olympics in any business capacity. People would probably use a lot of words to describe our band, but business wouldn’t be one of them.”
He added: “The re-titling has made the song funnier than it was and I hope it’s enough to put them off.
“But we still sing the word in the song, so are we going to have to change that too? We’re testing the waters to see if that pleases the Olympic Gods, but if not, we’ll have to erase it from our catalogues.”
The IOC issued a statement saying it was the exclusive owner of the rights to the Olympic Games and associated symbols and emblems.
It said: “The IOC is particularly attentive to the protection of its intellectual properties rights and assets. As such, the IOC asks that all non-authorized uses of the Olympic Properties, in particular, for commercial purposes, be ceased accordingly.”
In 2012, The British Sugarcraft Guild was told it could face court proceedings if Olympic logos were reproduced on cakes at a show.

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Here is a list of highly rated coffee shops in the county.
Dahlia's Kitchen, Blackpool
Woodchats
Dahlia’s Kitchen, in Cropper Road, is a coffee shop, ice cream parlour, licenced restaurant and farm shop all rolled into one.
It has a big range of home made cakes, snacks and local produce. It also provides outside catering for weddings, birthdays and corporate events.
Dahlia’s is renowned for its themed entertainment evenings, where diners can enjoy a three-course meal.
There is outdoor seating and a small play area for the children.
Open seven days a week.
Woodchats Coffee Shop, Chorley
Located in Clifford Street, Woodchats Coffee Shop is a popular haunt, with a large selection of home made cakes, soups, sandwiches and snacks.
It also sells unique home made gifts and provides outside catering for parties and events.
Exchange Coffee Company, Clitheroe and Blackburn
Exchange Coffee Company is a coffee roaster and tea merchant, with branches in Clitheroe and Blackburn, in Lancashire, as well as Skipton and Todmorden in Yorkshire.
It has a wholesale roasting warehouse in Blackburn, supplying coffees, teas and all associated products across the country.
The coffee shops also have a daily specials menu, serving hot and cold food. Other drinks on offer include milkshakes and juices.
The company also sells homewares and quirky gifts.
The View, Morecambe
The View, in Marine Road Central, is a cafe with a musical twist. It has a cult following for music enthusiasts, as diners can enjoy a cup of coffee and snacks, whilst browsing through its eclectic range of vintage records, CDs and vinyls.
It also stocks a variety of memorabilia, including clothes, retro gifts and souvenirs.
Not forgetting its status as a cafe and coffee shop, it also has a changing daily specials menu, as well as hot drinks and soft beverages.
How The Other Half Live, Preston
Moved from its original location in Blackpool Road to Winckley Street, Preston, How the Other Half Live is a small coffee shop with a boutique gift store.
The shop has a small selection of coffee and cakes on offer whilst customers browse around the shop.


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Police are trying to trace a man missing from home in the Rossendale area who has links to the Fylde coast.
Stephen Walker, 49, was last seen at his home address at around 7am on Burnley Road East in Waterfoot on Tuesday, August 9. His family haven’t seen or heard from him since.
PC Pete Law said: “We are getting increasingly concerned for Mr Walker’s welfare as he has been missing for over a week now.
“If you have seen him or know of his whereabouts, please make contact with us.”
Stephen is described as white, 5ft 8ins, medium build with blue eyes, thinning grey hair, a goatee beard, a tanned complexion and cropped hair.
He is known to have links to the St Annes and Blackpools area and could be travelling in a red Fiat Stilo with the registration PY02 ULT.
Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting incident reference LC-20160823-0449.


There are popular footballers and then there are club legends.
And there is little doubt which category Brett Ormerod fits into as far as Blackpool FC fans are concerned.
So there was little surprise when Ormerod’s testimonial match at AFC Fylde yesterday drew a massive crowd.
The new Mill Farm stadium was packed with 3,615 roaring Seasiders fans.
They were determined to salute their hero, who wore the famous tangerine in two tremendous stints spanning 15 years (1997-2012), scoring 61 goals in 215 league appearances.
Those league appearances famously spanned all four divisions in the English game and Ormerod became the only Blackpool player to score in all four.
Ormerod’s sheer commitment is one of the reasons he inspired such fan devotion, battling back from a serious leg-break and contributing to Pool’s glorious Premier League adventure under Ian Holloway..
By that time Ormerod had already graced the top-flight with Southampton, for whom he also appeared in an FA Cup final.
He gave his wholehearted service to a dozen clubs in a playing career which ended only last year at Bamber Bridge, at the age of 39.
The most special of Ormerod’s countless footballing memories concern Blackpool.
But with Bloomfield Road considered an inappropriate venue for yesterday’s match in view of the ongoing unrest between club and supporters, AFC Fylde turned tangerine for the day as Ormerod’s team of All Stars took on an AFC Fylde Select chosen by Coasters boss Dave Challinor.
How Blackpool fans must have wished they could still field a side of such pedigree today. Among those lining up alongside Ormerod were Matt Gilks, Gary Taylor-Fletcher, David Vaughan, Phil Clarkson, Stephen Crainey, Ian Evatt, Johns Hills and Keith Southern.
It was certainly apt that Ormerod, the hero of the day, scored a hat-trick in a 5-5 thriller – one a glorious gem of a header from Hills’ cross, the other two textbook penalties.
And his two young sons, Riley and Dylan, even got in on the act, joining their dad on the pitch.
Ormerod left the field with just a couple of minutes remaining to a deserved standing ovation, but returned after the final whistle for more applause.
And he thanked those who had played their part in a day to remember, including host club AFC Fylde, his fellow players and the fans.
Ormerod said: “I appreciate everyone coming out, I really do. I’d like to Dave Challinor – he’s got a great team here – and David Haythornthwaite (Fylde owner/chairman) for giving me the opportunity to say goodbye.
“I can’t thank all the players enough – they are like family. They’ve even put up with my mood swings!
“And I’d like to thank the fans. You took me to your hearts and without you I wouldn’t be here.”
Some of the proceeds from the match, organised by Blackpool Supporters’ Trust, will go towards a fund set up to help former Seasiders player and coach Gary Parkinson, who has been seriously incapacitated by locked-in syndrome following a stroke.
Fans at the match couldn’t speak highly enough about Pool hero Ormerod.
Gary Armer, 31, from Whinn Lane , Out Rawcliffe, said: “We had to be here today.
“Brett Ormerod’s work rate was always amazing. He proved it time and again.
“He broke his leg but he came back better than ever. He is a club legend.”
Gary’s pal Simon Fielding, 31, from Argyle Road, Poulton, agreed.
He said: “Brett’s commitment rubbed off on other players and he’s done that throughout his career.
“It’s not just that he played in all four divisions, it’s the way he did it.”
Veteran Pool fan Kay Eaves, 72, of South Shore, said: “Brett Ormerod always gave 100 per cent.”
And Mark Cavney, 49, of Red Bank Road, Bispham, said: “I really enjoyed the game. It was a brilliant occasion.
“Brett Ormerod is a great ambassador for the game, not just Blackpool.
“He’s a down to earth lad, the sort you’d like to go for a drink with.”
Ormerod’s final game in a tangerine shirt certainly left his loyal fans feeling glad all over.

Blackpool great Ormerod’s fan-tastic farewell


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A community organisation has seen its turnover hit record levels.
The AFC Fylde Community Foundation says the record amount of cash passing through its hands is thanks to key funding from sponsors.
The results really help put our work into perspective
It saw a 97.5 per cent rise from £205,000 to £450,000 meaning that it could do more work in the community than ever before.
Its aim is to educate, motivate and inspire future generations to build better communities and has qualified coaches working all over Fylde delivering coaching, education programmes and personal development, providing young people of all abilities with multiple opportunities.
The extra funding meant it could do more towards tackling key issues such as anti-social behaviour and unemployment, as well as giving advice and support for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged residents.
Lead sponsor is BAE Systems but new partners include the Royal British Legion and Cuadrilla Resources, who it said have helped it engage with an unprecedented number of young people – more than 1,000 children of nursery age each week, compared to 450 last year.
There has also been a 35 per cent increase in primary school engagement, with the Foundation delivering sports and exercise coaching sessions at schools across Blackpool and Fylde.
Four new full-time team members have also been recruited and schemes have expanded into Preston, Chorley and South Ribble.
Tom Hutton, director of community development at the foundation, said: “Looking at these results really helps to put our work into perspective.
“It’s great to see that with our increased turnover we have been able to make such a positive change in the community – allowing us to visit more schools and nurseries.”

The AFC Fylde Community Foundation hails record help


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Progress was slow on day one of Lancashire’s Specsavers Division One clash against Somerset at Emirates Old Trafford.
Lancashire won the toss and inserted the visitors who were 69 for no wicket at lunch.
Both Marcus Trescothick and Tom Abell played a few false shots against the three front-line Lancashire seamers but the openers also stroked some fine boundaries during a session which was twice interrupted by rain but ended in bright sunshine.
Trescothick reached a thousand Championship runs for the season when he cut Lytham Cricket Club’s Toby Lester for four in the 13th over and was 37 not out at lunch.
His fellow opener Abell, was unbeaten on 32 although he was dropped five minutes before the interval when Rob Jones shelled a catch in the gully off Luke Procter.
Earlier Lancashire had included the fast-medium bowlers Tom Bailey and Lester in place of Nathan Buck and Arron Lilley in the only changes from the side that lost to Surrey last week


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Two Blackpool bank workers will join 123 colleagues from across the country on a marathon trek along the Nidderdale Way on September 16 to raise funds for charity partner Hospice UK.
The fund-raisers, from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks, will be pulling on their boots and contributing to the more than five million steps the team will take to complete the 26-mile hike and to celebrate the £5m fund-raising milestone already reached for hospice care.
We are so lucky to see new faces and old friends come on these amazing fund-raising challenges, and with such enthusiasm and determination
The challenge aims to raise more than £90,000 for Hospice UK with the banks matching the funding pound for pound to make every step count double.
The hike will take the team through one of the most stunning parts of the Yorkshire Dales, recognised as an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The route will demand eight to 12 hours of trekking over undulating terrain to complete, taking in picturesque villages and remarkable reservoirs along the way.
The expedition is the latest phase in an impressive history of challenges completed by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks employees, who have previously cycled from coast to coast from the North Sea to the Irish Sea, scaled Ben Nevis and hiked along Hadrian’s Wall.
Carol Graham, 54, works as a mortgage advisor in Yorkshire Bank’s Blackpool branch and will be taking part in the hike alongside colleague Hayley Connor.
Carol said: “I’m really looking forward to taking part in the hike alongside so many colleagues to support Hospice UK. I’ve no doubt it will be challenging at points, but I’m sure it will be a great experience and knowing that the bank is matching our fundraising efforts will provide extra motivation along the way.”
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have been working with Hospice UK for eight years, raising more than £5m to date, to provide vital support to patients and their families at more than 200 hospices across the UK. Throughout the partnership, employees have also contributed more than 37,000 volunteering hours to their local hospices.
Tracey Bleakley, chief executive at Hospice UK, said: “We are so lucky to see new faces and old friends come on these amazing fund-raising challenges, and with such enthusiasm and determination.”

Bank staff set for marathon charity walk


The most popular pet name in the UK is Charlie, according to new research into the names we choose for our animals by Pets at Home.
Pets at Home surveyed more than 800,000 pet owners through its My VIP club and has found the top 50 most popular names for each pet type. Whether the pet is a bird, cat, dog, fish, horse, reptile or small animal, Charlie was the clear winner with almost 34,000 of British pet owners choosing this name for their animal friend, topping the list of most common names for birds, cats and horses.
Poppy also proved to be a popular choice for many pets, particularly canines and felines, ranking at number one for dogs and number two for cats. Other common selections include Alfie, Bella, Billy and Molly.
George also ranked highly across all species with almost 10,000 of those taking part choosing this name within the top 50, again regardless of pet type, suggesting the young Prince’s influence may not end with toddler fashion and toys.
The world of entertainment, particularly children’s cartoons, appear to have had an effect on the names owners select. Bird based film Rio saw the film’s title rank in tenth place for birds, while classic cartoon character name Tweety came in at number 32.
Bestselling book A Cat Called Alfie may have inspired cat owners, with Alfie being the eighth most popular name for cats. Winnie the Pooh fans are meanwhile drawn to Tigger, which ranked at 11 in cat names. Demonstrating that classic films can still influence our decisions, Thumper, who appeared in the 1942 film Bambi, is still the seventh most chosen name for rabbits. Nemo, is the second most popular name for the nation’s fish following Goldie in first.
Gavin Hawthorn, Group CRM Director, said: “It’s interesting to see that just as popular culture and famous faces influence what we name our children, likewise, these trends can help the nation’s pet owners select a name for their animals. It seems likely that children being allowed to name their first animal friend forms a big part of the naming process, particularly among the film and TV inspired monikers.
“However, it also seems that books and even the Royal family are also helping Brits to decide on what to call their pet. Meanwhile Charlie and Poppy scored highly across species, suggesting that cute, traditional names will always appeal when it comes to naming our pets.”
Top ten names for British pets by species
Top ten names for dogs
1. Poppy
2. Alfie
3. Bella
4. Charlie
5. Molly
6. Max
7. Daisy
8. Bailey
9. Ruby
10. Lola
Top ten names for cats
1. Charlie
2. Poppy
3. Molly
4. Bella
5. Oscar
6. Daisy
7. Tilly
8. Alfie
9. Millie
10. Smudge
Top ten names for small animals
1. Daisy
2. Fudge
3. Nibbles
4. Poppy
5. Rosie
6. Charlie
7. Thumper
8. Fluffy
9. George
10. Harry
Top ten names for reptiles
1. Spike
2. George
3. Rex
4. Charlie
5. Sid
6. Monty
7. Bob
8. Leo
9. Rango
10. Sheldon
Top ten names for fish
1. Goldie
2. Nemo
3. Bob
4. Bubbles
5. Fishy
6. George
7. Fred
8. Jaws
9. Dave
10. Tom
Top ten names for horses
1. Charlie
2. Jack
3. Rosie
4. Molly
5. Harry
6. Alfie
7. Billy
8. Poppy
9. Murphy
10. Lady
Top ten names for birds
1. Charlie
2. Joey
3. Billy
4. Bobby
5. George
6. Blue
7. Alfie
8. Rosie
9. Sky
10. Rio

REVEALED - Britain’s most popular pet names


“We cook on so many levels, not just to feed ourselves,” says Georgie Hayden, taking a sip of tea.
As part of Jamie Oliver’s ‘Food Team’, the bubbly brown-eyed Londoner cooks for a living, dreaming up and styling recipes for Oliver’s books, magazine and TV shows. But she also cooked her way through a traumatic maternity leave, after her son Archie died just before birth two years ago.
“I can’t remember what happened for the first few months. I think we must have lived off food from nice people. I don’t think I cooked for a while. I really scared myself. I thought, ‘I just don’t care, I actually don’t care about food or anything’,” she recalls. “You feel really vulnerable and I didn’t want to go out... Then it sort of went full circle.”
Fearing she’d lost her love of food, Hayden gathered all her cookbooks together - including Honey & Co’s book, the Middle Eastern cafe where we meet today - and started thinking about food for her and husband Pete.
“After a few months of calming down, I thought, ‘Let’s start again... You’re going to sit down and start making a weekly meal plan’. Then I would drive myself to the supermarket and do the shop, and that’s actually what got me out again - having a purpose got me back into doing something and being a bit more confident.”
The familiarity and routine of cooking was like therapy and slowly eased Hayden, 34, through her bereavement.
What started out as a simple project has been gently nurtured into Hayden’s first cookbook, Stirring Slowly: Recipes To Restore + Revive. With chapter titles such as ‘A Sunny Start To
The Day’, ‘Bowl Food’, and ‘Bake Yourself Better’, it’s a book to turn to when you’ve had a long, tough day - full of warming, comforting and revitalising recipes.
In his foreword, Jamie Oliver says he loves Hayden ‘like a sister’, and she is equally full of praise for her mentor, with whom she’s travelled the world for work.
“After my maternity leave, I went back part-time, because I needed to sort my life out a bit. He said, ‘Whatever you need to do, we’ll make it work’. He’s phenomenal and he really cares.
It sounds cheesy, but the Food Team is family and it’s the most inspiring place to be.”
Hayden’s real family has had a huge impact on her love of food, too. Born to Greek Cypriot parents, her childhood memories are of Saturday pilgrimages from their home above her grandparents’ Greek restaurant to the ‘smelly shop’ - an Italian deli packed with hanging salami - around the corner.
Her dad worked in the family restaurant while her mum stayed home, teaching Hayden and her sister to bake. It sparked a lifelong passion - and she remembers shadowing both her grannies, determined to learn all the traditional Cypriot family recipes before they were lost.
“I still cook with my granny,” she says. “She’s amazing. She’s had such an influence on me.”
Hayden’s already planning her next cookbook - full of Cypriot food - but for now, she’s pleased to have created a legacy for Archie with her first one.

Recipe for a calmer life - Georgie Hayden tells Kate Whiting about the emotional journey behind her new recipe book


Residents may have spotted lone hiker Ryan Owens making his way through Lancashire’s canals in his quest to raise funds for the hospice which cared for his terminally ill dad.
The 43-year-old walked through Preston, Rufford and Kirkham, on his way up to John O’Groats from Land’s End in aid of Velindre Cancer Centre, which treated his dad, Peter, before he died eight years ago.
Ryan Owen
The father-of-one is also completing the National Three Peaks challenge whilst on his journey, which began on July 1.
Ryan, who is from Aberdare, in South Wales, said: “It is a solo journey (although I may have some friends joining me to walk on certain legs of the journey) and unaided in anyway as far as medics, support vehicles.
“I am expecting the walk to take me up to three months or more and I will be camping for the duration of the hike and carrying my own equipment.
“I needed to go through Lancashire to get to the Lake District, and I found a canal that took me to the top of Preston.
“I stopped off at Scarisbrick, Rufford, Treales and Galgate overnight.
“The landscape in Lancashire is beautiful - I have been mainly walking along the canals.
“People have been very accommodating towards me, right from day one. People have invited me into their homes to use their facilities and have supper and people have offered to do my laundry.
“I have funded the expedition myself so all donations will go directly to Velindre Cancer Centre - a great cause that relies on fund-raising events such as this to help care for people that need treatment.”
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A security guard attacked outside outside a supermarket in Blackpool has had an emotional reunion with the off-duty medic who saved his life.
Peter Mowbray, an operating department practitioner – who works as an assistant in operating theatres at Blackpool Victoria Hospital – went to the aid of Darren Fisher when he was hit over the head with a bottle outside Sainsbury’s supermarket on Talbot Road on Tuesday, August 16.
Peter Mowbray
Mr Fisher had seen a man stealing two bottles of alcohol from the store, chased him, and was hit as he confronted him outside Subway.
Darren, 41, from Blackpool, said he would not have survived if it hadn’t been for Peter’s swift and professional actions.
Peter realised it was likely Darren had a bleed on the brain and even used the torch on his smartphone to carry out observations.
Darren said: “It’s an amazing thing that Peter has done. I’m forever in his debt.”
My medical training immediately kicked in. I could see that Darren’s left pupil was ‘blown’ which indicated a serious head injury
Peter, 49, who has worked at the hospital since 1986, had finished work for the day and was out for a drive in Blackpool at around 8.30pm with his wife Louise and 15-year-old son Bradley.
They were driving past Sainsbury’s supermarket when Bradley spotted Darren lying on the pavement and shouted for his dad to stop the car. Peter pulled up on the pavement then he and Louise went to Darren’s aid.
Peter informed the store manager that he was a medical professional and took charge of the situation. The ambulance service and police were called as Peter surveyed the scene.
Peter said: “There was blood and glass everywhere.
Sainsbury's supermarket in Talbot Road
“My medical training immediately kicked in. I could see that Darren’s left pupil was ‘blown’ which indicated a serious head injury.
“I got him to sit upright to reduce the pressure to his brain. “If I had got him to lie down his brain would have swollen and he would possibly have had brain damage or might even have died.
“Louise was on her knees supporting him to stay in an upright position.
“By keeping him upright we tried to avoid a brain injury. It could have gone either way.
“Darren’s hand was bleeding from the glass so I put a pressure dressing on it from the store’s medical kit and looked after him while we waited for the ambulance to arrive.
“After half an hour the police came and asked me what I needed. Two burly police officers came with a medical kit.
“It had complete breathing apparatus with an oxygen mask and a pulse oximeter to measure oxygen levels and the pulse.
“I did Darren’s neuro obs ervations on my iPhone. It has a pen torch on it and I used that to look into his eyes. I used it to make sure he was not deteriorating.
“Darren was aware of what was going on throughout. I told him not to move even though he had cramp in his legs. I told him he had a head injury and could deteriorate rapidly if he moved. He understood the importance of keeping calm and still.
“It was so important to try to preserve his brain – the last thing you want is a man with a young family suffering a brain injury and not being able to work. Everyone worked together to do their best for Darren on the day. It was a real team effort.
“It was quite frightening. In a hospital setting you can monitor everything. All I had was gravity and some basic bits of equipment.
“I felt really vulnerable but someone had to take control. I’m immensely proud that it all came together in the end.
“It’s a testament to the training I’ve had at the hospital that I was able to save this gentleman’s life.”
Darren, who has five children of his own and nine between him and his wife Colette, 47, was in hospital for three days after the attack and is making a steady recovery.
The first time he left home after his ordeal was to thank Peter personally at the hospital on Tuesday, August 23.
He said: “I wanted to thank Peter for saving my life.
“I’m still feeling a bit light-headed. The swelling has gone down.
“If Peter had not been there I don’t know what would have happened. I’m still able to be a dad to my kids now.
“All of the staff at the hospital were brilliant. I was treated like royalty.”
Darren got in touch with Peter through Facebook to thank him and to say how grateful he was.
Peter said: “We’ve become friends now. The comments on Facebook from Darren’s family have been lovely. They have thanked me for saving his life.
“It is humbling to receive such nice messages. It makes me feel as a person that I really made a difference to someone.
“It’s what my job is all about – making a difference and helping others. It all reflects well on the hospital.”
In his role as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP), Peter usually works with anaesthetists in operating theatres.
Over the years he has also worked in the Emergency Department and on ITU (Intensive Trauma Unit).
Peter praised his son for spotting Darren: “If it hadn’t been for Bradley it could have been a very different story. He deserves huge credit.”
Bradley, who attends Hodgson Academy and assisted Peter until the ambulance arrived, said: “I was a bit nervous because I had never been in a situation like that before but my main priority was making sure Darren was OK.”
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “Peter and Bradley deserve huge credit for their swift actions in helping Peter.
“Without their intervention the outcome could have been very different.”
Sainsbury’s has also thanked Peter and sent him a card, chocolates and a bottle of Prosecco.
A spokesman for Sainsbury’s told The Gazette: “We’re relieved that Darren made a speedy recovery.
“Peter’s brave and calm response made all the difference and we’re grateful to all involved, including our first aider colleague and the police.”
Peter added: “As health care professionals we are all duty bound to stop and help if we see someone injured.
“I would like to think other people would do the same thing if it happened to me.
“I’m happy that, by all accounts, Darren has made a full recovery.
“I hope we’ll have a life-long friendship.”
Police continue to hunt Darren’s attacker. Call Lancashire Police on 101.

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