Wednesday, October 26, 2016 The Lafourche Gazette

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Cut Off teen charged with negligent homicide in shooting death of 17-Year-Old

Dejon Caine, 17, of Cut Off has been charged with Negligent Homicide in the shooting death of Dejon Caine 17-year -old Morris Charpentier of Larose. The incident occurred late Saturday night at Charpentier’s residence.

At around 11:30 p.m., deputies responded to a shooting incident at a residence on East Avenue C, just off East 14th Place in Larose.

Upon arrival, deputies discovered the body of a male subject later identified as Morris Charpentier. Charpentier was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Through investigation, detectives learned several individuals, including Charpentier and Caine, were at Charpentier’s residence Saturday night.

Charpentier and Caine began playing with a handgun, and at one point, Caine was holding the gun when a single round was fired, striking Charpentier in the upper torso. Charpentier collapsed, and Caine and the other individuals fled the residence.

Caine made contact with investigators and admitted to his role in the incident. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux where he was booked with Negligent Homicide. His bond is set at $100,000.

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VOLUME 51 NUMBER 7

Louisiana official defends fish testing after oil spill

All peeled out...

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

Staff photo by Babs

Volunteers are pictured peeling shrimp for this weekend’s French Food Festival. A total of 5,500 pounds of shrimp was peeled for various dishes including seafood gumbo, shrimp boulettes, seafood pistolettes and much more.

French Food Festival to provide fabulous food and fun all weekend

Our area has seen many festivals come and go. The Cajun Fest, Oyster Fest and even the Shrimp Fest are all relics of the past. Despite the fading of many events, one festival has endured over the years and is thriving!

The French Food Festival is celebrating it’s 43rd year this weekend, October 28-30! The Festival is the lifeblood of the Larose Civic Center and Bayou Civic Club, raising nearly half of the group’s yearly operating budget in just that one weekend in October. It’s a big event for the Bayou Civic Club and eagerly anticipated by the South and Central Lafourche communities.

In fact, it was recently named by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 events in the Southeast for October 2016.

This massive festival takes hundreds of people working thousands of hours to plan and execute this hugely successful event, which is eagerly anticipated by old and young alike.

With a name like French Food Festival, you

know there will be tons of food. By serving Cajunfamed foods, it ensures that our culture, customs and language are being cherished, remembered and engrained into our collective consciousness and stomachs.

Aside from the plethora of food choices and numerous carnival rides and games, there will be the Les Artistes du Bayou Art Guild Art Show and Exhibit, Jiu Jitsu and Boxing Events, Trick or Treating and a costume contest for children and much more.

For a listing of events and musical entertainment, see page 2-A. The French Food Festival has something for everyone to enjoy so get ready for great weather, food and fun October 28 – 30 and head on over to the Larose Civic Center to pass a good time!

To learn more about the French Food Festival visit www.frenchfoodfest.com or call (985) 693-7355.

Local family’s tragedy pushes them to help others

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A former Louisiana Cabinet official is fending off criticism about the way he managed a program to ensure seafood from the Gulf of Mexico was safe to eat after a massive oil spill in 2010.

Robert Barham pushed back against auditors’ suggestions the work was shoddy, saying in an interview with The Associated Press that he has no question the seafood was tested thoroughly after the spill, which was sparked by a broken rig and led to the worst oil spill in U.S. history.

“With absolutely no equivocation, I not only feel confident that everything we said was true, but that we did everything that we needed to do to ensure that it is safe,” Barham said.

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office said it found insufficient sampling of fish, excessive spending and missing property in part of the $10.5 million BP-financed seafood safety program overseen by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, when Barham was agency secretary.

State auditors found that Gulf oil spill recovery money intended for the fish testing instead paid for unnecessary iPads, cameras, boats and nowmissing fishing equipment.

A preliminary draft of the auditor’s report, which hasn’t been released publicly but was obtained by the AP, described the fish-testing program as so mismanaged that it couldn’t determine if the seafood was safe from contamination.

See Fish Page 6-A

Grand Opening

Custom mud boat raffle garners more than $40,000 in donations for Children’s Hospital

“I was sitting there in a tug boat in the middle of the gulf surrounded by water and all of a sudden it’s like a light bulb turned on inside my head and a voice said, ‘build a boat, Rooster.’”

Five years after the night that turned his world upside down, Ray “Rooster” Ledet, a 63year-old tugboat captain and father of two from Galliano, vividly remembers the events of the night of March 16, 2011. He was 100 miles from land south of the mouth of the Atchafalaya River piloting a tug when he got a phone call about 10:30 that night.

“They wouldn’t tell me what was wrong at first,” he said. “They just said I needed to get home fast.”

Ultimately he was informed that his wife

Karen had been killed earlier that evening in an accident with an 18-wheeler in Cut Off, just 5 miles from their family home.

And his then 15-year-old daughter, Rae Lynn, had been airlifted to University Hospital in New Orleans with serious head injuries and numerous other injuries.

“Everything just started spinning,” Ledet said.

“I was 120 miles from Fourchon and I could have just walked off the boat — I could have just took off walking. Everything was just upside down.

Nothing made sense, you know.”

In the long weeks following the accident, Rae Lynn was eventually transferred to Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, where she slowly but steadily made progress.

“When they first brought me to her and told me that was her, I didn’t even recognize her. I didn’t know my little girl. I didn’t eat or sleep. I didn’t see anyone else. I just saw her and heard doctors,” he said.

In the long weeks following the accident she made slow but steady progress. Eventually she was released but had to return several times a week for treatment. The trips lessened to several times a month, then once a month and Ray Ledet, his daughter Rae Lynn and family friend Billy Hebert, Jr. less and less frequent. proudly show the boat that will be raffled off October 30 at the French See Tragedy Page 6-A Food Festival in Larose.

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Office visits now available at Lady of the Sea

Owner Rayni Spaulding had the honors of performing the ribbon cutting Saturday for Merle Norman’s Forever Home Grand Opening along with her family, friends and employees.

The full service salon and spa is now located at 13418 West Main St. in Larose (off of Hwy. 1, between West 28th St. and Cajun Drive). Merle Norman offers a range of services including hair cuts, colors and treatments, spray tans, facials, pedicures, permanent makeup and more.

For more information drop by the salon, call 985-798-7766, visit www.mnc larose.com or like their facebook page @MerleNormanLarose.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Gulf Coast Baptist hosting Fall Festival

Gulf Coast Baptist Church, 148242 West Main, in Galliano will be having a Fall Festival on October 31 starting at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend with free admission. There will be food, fun, games, and prizes.

FMI call 985-258-0988.

Haunted Hayride scheduled to support local baseball team

A Haunted Hayride is scheduled for October 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. at 168 Richardel Drive in Larose (North Larose Elementary Street). $5 per person. Concession and other activities will be available.

All proceeds will go to Southern Chaos Baseball.

Town of Golden Meadow host Christmas Parade

The Town of Golden Meadow will host its third annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 26 beginning at 3:30 p.m.

Participation in the parade will be free and open to the public. Participants may decorate floats, trailers or golf carts. Participants in the parade must be at least 4 years old.

Prior to the parade, Santa and friends will be at the pavilion at Oakridge Park from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Pictures will be allowed, but you must bring your own camera. There will also be other entertainment for the kids along with treats.

Anyone taking part in the parade should be at the park no late than 2:30 p.m. to line up to head on the north end of town. The parade will travel south and end at the Town Hall where there will be a tree lighting ceremony and refreshments served.

To enter the parade, please contact Laci Latiolais at 985-637-2407 or Shannon Leger at 985-637-8501.

Relay for Life announce upcoming team meetings

Relay For Life of South Lafourche Team Captain and Event Leadership Team meetings will be held at Lady of the Sea Educational Building from 5:30 to 7 p.m., on the fourth Thursday of each month (except November). Team captains meet first.

A meal will be provided.

All are welcome and encouraged to bring a friend. Meeting dates are October 27, November 17, December 22, January 26, February 23, March 23, April 20 (Bank Night) and April 29 (Relay).

Narconon website helps families

Narconon reminds families that abuse of heroin and opiod drugs has become a national health crisis. Learn to recognize the signs of heroin abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk.

Visit www.narcononnewliferetreat.org/blog/nal oxone-availability.html to learn about the overdose reversing drug known as naloxone and find out its availability in your state.

Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for free screenings or referrals. 1- 800-431-1754

Virtual Academy of Laf. invites all Vets

We at Virtual Academy of Lafourche South Support Site in Cut Off, 14660 East Main St., Cut Off, are planning to have a Veteran’s Day Program on Wednesday, November 2 at 10:30 a.m. We would like to invite all Veteran’s to our Veteran’s Day program. It will be a great honor to see all of you at our program.

Crafters are invited to register for a booth at St. Joseph’s Annual Arts and Craft Show to be held on Sunday, Nov. 13 at the St. Joseph Recreation Center.

Booths of approximately 10’ x 10’ space are available for $40.

Call Lorey at 632-7382 for more information and a registration form.

Ro-Duz Ranch, a local animal rescue, has been rescuing all animals, primarily horses, for the last 15 years and has recently obtained a 5013C status.

All types of donations for the rescue are appreciated, such as: monetary donations, blankets, feed, volunteering, brushes, vaccinations, wormers.

For more information contact Cheryl at (985) 6377273.

Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking?

There is help in Al-Anon.

Meetings are every Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 18210 West Main in Galliano (Galliano Food Store shopping center).

Call 985-677-1503 for more information.

Local rescue in need of donations

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Al-Anon meetings set for every Thursday

Catholic Comm. Cntr. now has fall items

Fall and winter clothing will be out and for sale for the regular price of fifty cents per item at the Catholic Community Center.

CCC is located at 9018 East Avenue A in Galliano next to the South Lafourche Tarpon Bridge [directly behind Renovations].

The money raised is used to purchase food items for the Center’s food pantry to help those residents who are in great need.

The store is open on Mondays from 2-4 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon.

The CCC has a large assortment of clothing, shoes, purses, bags, books, and many other items.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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SPORTS

Tarpons get total team win Gazette Sports Reports

For a lot of this season, South Lafourche’s kicking game has been shaky.

But late in the game on Friday night, the Tarpons got a good one when they needed it most, and it helped propel the Tarpons to a huge district victory.

The Tarpons beat Ellender 29-24 on Friday night – a game that was played on South Lafourche’s Senior Night Festivities.

Late in the fourth quarter, South Lafourche kicker Davin Richoux all-but sealed the deal when he drilled a short field goal to put the Tarpons on top 2918 – an advantage that remained for the remainder of the game.

Tarpons coach Brandon Nowlin said he’d likely have not believed it if someone told him that a late field goal would be key in the win.

But South Lafourche will take it, and the win improves the team to 3-5 on the season and 2-1 in district play.

“We got it in all phases today, and I’m just so, so proud of our men,” Nowlin said. “Offensively, we’re banged up, and we had so many guys step up and contribute. Defensively, our coaching staff came up with a great scheme and we had a very nice plan to limit their big plays. And heck, on special teams, we made

plays. Our kick coverage was great. We got a turnover in the kicking game. We made a huge kick to give ourselves a two-score game.

It was a total team win.”

South Lafourche was beat up going into Friday’s game, and Coach Nowlin and his staff managed several players into and out of the game to preserve guys’ stamina for the entire 48 minutes.

Offensively, quarterback Jaydon Cheramie and halfback Corbin Allen both have sprained ankles, and backup quarterback Brock Bailleaux has a hurt thumb, which caused the Tarpons to use nearly a half-dozen players at quarterback throughout the game.

The lack of continuity showed – especially early.

South Lafourche turned over the ball four times in the second quarter and trailed 12-6 before halftime.

But right before the half, the Tarpons got momentum when Bailleaux intercepted a pass with 1:31 to go in the second quarter.

From there, the Tarpons took the ball right down the field and scored on a short run by Allen, which tied the game at 12.

“It’s not easy to do what we did,” Nowlin said of playing several players at quarterback. “We were limited in our playbook and the things

we could call. The kids stayed patient and focused and we picked and chose when to take our shots.”

In the second half, those shots started to fly.

Ellender scored first on a run-heavy drive to open the half to take an 18-12 lead in the third quarter.

But the rest of the game was all South Lafourche.

After the Patriots score, the Tarpons took the ball right down the field, taking the lead on a touchdown pass from Cheramie to Chandler LaFort – a pass which deflected off Bailleaux’s hands, then off a Patriots defender and then comfortably into LaFort’s hands.

Richoux’s extra point gave the Tarpons a 19-18 lead.

That lead grew just a few plays later when South Lafourche recovered a squib kick, then scored again in just three plays – all runs by Cheramie, which put the Tarpons up 26-18.

After a couple stops, South Lafourche opened the fourth quarter with a long, time-consuming drive, which stalled at Ellender’s 9-yard-line.

But Richoux capped it with a 24-yard field goal, which put the Tarpons on top 29-18 with three minutes to go – a kick, which virtually sealed the deal.

Ellender scored a late touchdown to bring the game to its final margin.

But the Tarpons recovered an onsides kick, and ran out the clock to secure the win.

“It was a much-needed good feeling for our football team,” Nowlin said. “For us to get a chance to send out our seniors in that way, it was just very, very special.”

Trojans fall at Hahnville

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While South Lafourche relished that good feeling of victory, Central Lafourche couldn’t quite get back into the winner’s circle.

The Trojans fell to Hahnville 49-24 on Friday night – a game that was decided by a slow start by Central Lafourche, which allowed the Tigers to take control.

The loss is the Trojans’ fourth-straight after a 4-0 start to the season.

But Central Lafourche coach Keith Menard said his team isn’t panicking, because they can still reach all of their goals in the final two weeks of the season.

“We said before the year that we wanted to have a winning season and we wanted to make the playoffs,” Menard said. “We’ve had a rough patch here, but if we win the last two, we will be able to reach both of our two goals. So we’re just focused on keeping everyone peaking so that we can play two great ballgames in the next two weeks.”

The Trojans actually scored first on Friday – a touchdown drive capped by a pass from Jake Allemand to David Robinson Jr. But Hahnville dictated play for the rest of the half, scoring four-straight touchdowns to take a comfortable 28-6 lead at halftime.

In the final 24 minutes, Central Lafourche fought back, scoring 12-straight points to cut the lead from 28-6 to 28-18.

But after the initial surge, the Tigers took back control, using multiple big plays and touchdown drives to secure the win.

“We just couldn’t get over the hump,” Menard said. “We battled back, but we never could get all the way back in the ballgame.”

With the loss, Central Lafourche is now 4-4 on the season and 0-4 in district play.

The Trojans will stay on the road next week, and will take on Terrebonne – another team desperate for a win after five-straight losses.

Fournette sets LSU record, Tigers top Ole Miss, 38-21

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU running back Leonard Fournette broke something all right — and it wasn’t the left ankle that had sidelined him for nearly a month.

Fournette rewrote LSU’s single-game rushing record on just his first eight carries — scoring three touchdowns of 59 yards or more — and the 25thranked Tigers beat No. 23 Mississippi 38-21 on Saturday night.

“I’ve never been (associated with) a player like Leonard,” LSU interim coach Ed Orgeron said.

Briscoe throws for 419 yards, Sam Houston beats Nicholls

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Jeremiah Briscoe threw for 419 yards and three touchdowns and Davion Davis grabbed seven passes for 121 yards to lead Sam Houston State to a 38-21 win over Nicholls on Saturday.

Briscoe, who had a career-best 32 completions on 48 attempts with one interception, threw to 11 different receivers.

Nathan Stewart caught six for 68 yards and Deon Hutchinson had three catches for just 13 yards, but he grabbed two touchdown passes.

Remus Bulmer and Javin Webb scored a rushing touchdown apiece.

Briscoe, who leads the FCS with 29 touchdown passes this season, threw for over 400 yards for the third time in the last four games.

Sam Houston State (70, 6-0 Southland Conference), which continued to roll through the conference schedule, jumped out to a 24-0 lead at the break and

“He’s dynamic. I believe he’s the best player in the country.”

Fournette finished with 284 yards rushing in his first action since aggravating a bone bruise in his ankle on Sept. 24. His touchdowns went for 78, 76 and 59 yards. He averaged 17.8 yards on 16 carries.

Fournette broke Alley Broussard’s LSU record of 250 yards rushing (on 26 carries) in 2004, also against Ole Miss.

He ran the ball with speed and force, at one point leveling Mississippi defensive back Deontay Anderson while turning a screen pass into a 22-yard gain. was up 38-14 at the start of the fourth quarter.

Chase Fourcade led Nicholls (3-4, 3-2), throwing for 254 yards.

Nicholls State is scheduled to play on Saturday in Natchitoches at 6 p.m. against Northwestern State.

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“This has been one of the hardest seasons for me.

Especially dealing with this injury. I’m still dealing with it,” Fournette said, adding that he heeded a pre-game text message from his mother, Lory, advising him to “keep the faith.” ‘’Everybody thinks I’m healthy, but I’m out of shape, too.”

The victory puts LSU (52, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) at 3-0 under interim coach Ed Orgeron, who replaced Les Miles four games into the season See LSU Page 9-A

Gauteaux wins Gazette’s football contest

The winner of the sixth week of the Lafourche Gazette Football Contest is once again Cherise Gautreaux of Lockport.

Cherise had the only entrant with four wrong.

Winner can pick up their cash prize at the Gazette office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Fish

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Barham, who now oversees the Office of State Parks, said auditors inappropriately relied on the memorandum of understanding signed between the state and energy giant BP PLC, which paid for the program, to determine whether enough testing was done. The testing plans changed, he said, as it became clearer how the oil was moving after the spill.

“If we were not doing what BP wanted, don’t you think they would have raised that issue?” Barham said. “It’s ludicrous that they wouldn’t have objected if they thought we were misspending.”

But a document obtained by the AP through a public records request shows the energy company questioned boats bought for fish sampling work, boats the auditors also said seemed unnecessary.

A letter sent to Barham on Nov. 16, 2012, by a lawyer from BP cites concerns about the department’s spending of testing program money on a third

boat, saying the agency spent more than $987,000 above what was budgeted for equipment expenses. BP also noted Louisiana’s seafood testing level was “less than what is outlined in the sampling plan.”

“While we are encouraged that the state deems this level of sampling and testing sufficient to provide safety assurances, this level of sampling is inconsistent with the explanation provided by your office to justify the recent vessel purchase,” BP attorney Marla Clark wrote.

A company representative didn’t return a request for comment about the letter, and BP hasn’t made any public comments regarding the draft audit report.

Barham said he doesn’t remember the letter, but he said he doesn’t recall any “substantial objection to what we were doing” from BP. He acknowledged some testing money was spent on items the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries wouldn’t have purchased with its own money.

“Yes, we bought things that otherwise I’m certain we wouldn’t have bought:

big boats, equipment, other stuff. But this is 100 percent BP money. This is not a dime of taxpayer money,” he said. “If we hadn’t taken the money, it would have gone to other states.”

Barham said the original agreement with BP anticipated the state receiving $18 million. He said the level of testing matches money received and the testing wrapped up because “we proved that the seafood was safe before we spent all the money.” He said the state health department agreed with his agency’s findings.

Barham was replaced as wildlife and fisheries secretary when Gov. John Bel Edwards took office in January and named Charlie Melancon to the position.

Beyond problems with the seafood safety program, auditors say they found widespread financial issues across the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries during Barham’s tenure: questionable purchases, free-wheeling spending with little oversight and missing items that belong to the state.

“Were there mistakes?

Did we not account for some things? I don’t doubt that’s true. But in the grand scheme of things, we left that department better than we got it,” Barham said.

Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera said a final version of the audit should be released publicly in November, likely with some changes from the draft report. State Inspector General Stephen Street, whose independent office probes suspected fraud and corruption in government, said his office has “an ongoing inquiry” into the wildlife and fisheries department.

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As the haze began to clear for Ray, he began to look into the eyes of other parents who were walking the halls with their sick or hurting children. He saw the same pained and crazed looks that he felt. The heartache, the financial stress, the worry…

Now at 20, Rae Lynn still is a patient at the hospital due to the accident causing vision and eye issues. She is also in her third year at Nicholls State University. Both Rae Lynn

and Ray are thankful for the doctors that worked to save her life at Children’s hospital.

“They took care of my little girl. They helped us with the hospital bills because even with insurance it was so much. They helped save her. If somebody in front of me gave to charity and it helped us, well now I want to do something to help someone else down the line, because they never stop coming,” said Ray. That’s where the light bulb and the voice telling him to build a boat comes in. Some people say it’s sort of like Noah’s ark. When God tells you to build a boat, you build a boat.

So Ray took six months off of work and handcrafted a 15-foot mud boat to raffle off in order to benefit Children’s Hospital. The money raised is being earmarked for the new cardiovascular unit, which has a price tag of a million dollars.

Word spread about the boat and different people starting pitching in and offering to help or buy different parts for the boat such as a shaft, engine or trailer.

In all, the boat and trailer retails at $13,500, not including labor – and most materials were sold to them at a discounted price.

The 40-inch wide, 14inch high boat is powered by a 23 hp Vanguard engine, and comes complete with a trailer. It has a custom paint job done by Ray and family friend Billy Hebert, Jr. For the past six months, Ray has been hauling the boat to different fishing rodeos and festivals that will allow him a spot and selling raffle tickets, which are priced at $10 a piece.

“If you make it too high, the poor man can’t buy a ticket,” he said. “It’s easier to put $10 than $25 or $50 on a chance. So I made it $10 so the poor man can maybe have a chance to give his little boy

a boat that maybe could never afford a boat, if he gets lucky.”

Not only will the boat be raffled off on October 30, during the French Food Festival, a second prize will be drawn and the winner will receive a pirogue complete with a push pole, paddle and bedon valued between $800 and $900 total. A third place winner will receive a 12-gauge shotgun.

Rae Lynn, who was chosen as the philanthropy chairperson for Phi Mu at Nicholls in December, has headed up some impressive fundraising efforts herself.

In April, her sorority raised $30,000 that also will benefit Children’s Hospital, in addition to whatever her dad’s boat raises.

“This is something that just popped into his head and he made it happen. I admire that so much,” Rae Lynn said. “He’s so dedicated. If it wouldn’t be for him taking his time off to go out there and stand in the sun and sell tickets … He’s not going to talk about that, but honestly he’s pulling some 12-hour days.

With her own personal experiences at the hospital, working with her dad and her sorority to give something back is very special, she said.

“I never would have dreamed we would have raised this much. So far we’ve raised $40,ooo and it’s not over yet. The community has been so sup-

portive even in this economy. I’m excited to hand the money over to Children’s Hospital and maybe see what we will do next.

This is for Karen. In her memory.” said Ray. Raffle tickets can be purchased at Renovations in Galliano through Friday or throughout the weekend at the Larose Civic Center’s French Food Festival. The drawing will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 30. Winners need not be present to win. Tickets can also be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/mud-boat-raffle-tickets-27179108445.

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HOMES

House to be moved or torn down for materials. Call 985-6378198 or 985-258-5775. _________________ Lease Purchase Option: Victorian 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in Larose on LA.1 (quiet neighborhood).

Asking $128,000. For details call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________ House For Sale: with bayou side property. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, office, 2 car garage.

1750 sq.ft.; huge, partially fenced yard, 125’x288’; 14617 East Main, Cut Off. 985691-9475. _________________ House For Sale: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, kitchen, dining room, utility room, 2 sheds, single carport, and new sewer plant. 1431 sq. ft.

North of Intracoastal on LA 1 at 144 Willow D Street, Larose (behind Elaine’s Sno-ball stand). Call 985-6911912 if interested. _________________ Home For Sale/ Rent/ Lease to Own: 3 bedroom; 2 bath; 2000 sq.ft. in Cut Off; partially furnished; $1200 per month to rent; $155,000 to buy; Call 985-677-1149. _________________ House For Sale or For Rent: in Galliano; furnished; no pets.

Contact Susan at 985215-0746. _________________

BUSINESSES

6 Room Office Building For Rent: Hwy 1 on bayouside in Cut Off. 14899 West Main. $520/month includes water bill. 985-7723258 or 985-4130791. _________________ Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose.

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LAND

Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985665-1449. _________________ Rent to Own: 1 large piece of property; 475 deep by 250 wide; 353 East 40th Street. $500/month and time.

985-870-5263. _________________

Reduced! Land For Sale: Must Sale!

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FOR RENT

A charming apt. overlooking Bayou Lafourche for rent: 2 bd; partly furnished, including washer & dryer; total electric; water paid; utility shed; $600/mth., $500 security deposit.

Located off LA 1 at 505 North Bayou Dr. Golden Meadow. Call (985) 209-0026. _________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom/ 1 .5 bath in Larose on LA-1. $950/month.

Call Diane at 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 bedroom; 1 bath; partially furnished; location West 41st St., Cut Off; $900 / monthly; $500/damage deposit; utilities included.

985-2780122. _________________ Executive Home For Rent: 4 huge bedrooms, walk in closet, custom made cabinets, 2 kitchens, formal dining room, breakfast nook, pantry room, patio, double garage, nice, quiet neighborhood in Cut Off. 148 East 58th Street. $1400/month and $1000/deposit.

No smoking inside and no pets. background checks. 985475-7272 or 985-637-7273. _________________ House For Rent: newly remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath on West 58th St., in Cut Off. Central air/ heat; washer / dryer hookups. $850 / month; $500 / security deposit.

985-2585926 _________________ For Rent: Space for 3-beautician beauty shop or office space.

985-696-6584. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 large bedroom; partly furnished; no pets; no washer and dryer and no connection; $440/month; $300/deposit. Call 632-3060 or 677-4703. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom; almost completely furnished; all utilities paid; no pets; $650/month; $400/deposit. Call 985-5336212. _________________

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Apt For Rent: Newly remodeled; unfurnished; 2 bedroom; 1 bath; large living room and kitchen; laundry room; located in Cut Off area; no smoking; no pets. Asking $650/ rent and $650/deposit. Must sign 1year lease. FMI Call 985-696-0229. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom/ 2 bath; fully furnished; washer/ dryer; central A/C and heat; covered carport.

Located in Cut Off. No smoking inside/ no pets. $800/ month; $500/ deposit. Utilities not included. Call 985691-8110. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in quiet neighborhood located on LA 1 in Cut Off; fenced yard plus offset den; patio; carport. $1200/month.

Call Diane at 985691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________ House For Rent: 2 big bedrooms; big bath; 139 North 2nd St., near GMUE School; carport with large shed; small yard; quiet neighborhood; $800/rent; $800/deposit.

Call 677-6255. _________________

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Cabana For Rent: 1 bedroom; 1.5 bath; private neighborhood; double carport; all utilities paid, includes cable; $900/month; $600/deposit.

Call 677-6255. _________________ 3BR, 2ba. Home for Rent: with extra storage room, located on LA 1 in Cut Off. Approximately 1500 sqft. $950/mo. Call Diane at 985-691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________ For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath home; completely renovated; additional office/ bedroom; large yard; Cut Off area, off Hwy 1; Ready to move in; $1,200/ month; $850/ deposit.

985-6936533/ 985-728-2620 FMI. _________________ For Rent: Now accepting applications for a 2 bedroom mobile home. Contact Tommy at 985-6374133. _________________

LARGE 2BR, 1BA. apt. in Cut Off For Rent: Pets welcome.

Unfurnished unit $795/mo. with 6 month lease, $750 security deposit. Unit has washer and dryer.

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Home For Rent: 4 bedroom, 2 bath homel ready to move in; spacious and updated; large yard; Cut Off area, off Hwy 1; $1,000/ month; $850/deposit.

985693-6533/985-7282620 FMI. _________________ Studio Cottage For Rent: single occupancy (1 person); $600/month; $300/ damage deposit. All utilities paid; lawn service provided; private laundry mat on site; located in Larose; 985-665-9618 or 985-859-3953. _________________ Large Apt. for Rent: 3BR, 1ba., water paid. $750/mo, $750/dep.

Larose area. 985-6652548. _________________ Furnished Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Located at 102 West 4th Street, Westside Apt. Apt. #1 is available for $625/month and a $600 damage deposit.

No pets. By application only. Call 985691-3104. _________________ House For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath; wood floors throughout house; located at 224 East 36th in Cut Off; $750/month; $750/deposit; partially furnished. Call 985691-3052. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath in Golden Meadow.

Available November 1. $800/per month, I pay water, you pay electric. Call or text Kenny at 225-2871725. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath; partially furnished; in Golden Meadow area; no pets; $800 amonth/ $800 damage deposit.

FMI call 985-6651220. _________________ Efficiency Apt. For Rent: utilities paid; furnished, linens and utensils, washer and dryer; 1 bd. with kitchen/living area.

Call 632-5610. _________________ Camp in Grand Isle For Rent: sleeps 6.

Contact 985-6656550. _________________

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Truck Tires For Sale: Set of 4. GTRadio Savero HT2; 265/70R17; 4.5 star rating on Amazon. $50. Call 985-6919335. _________________ For Sale: 2 burial plots located at Oak Grove Walk Cemetery, across street from Community Bible Church.

Asking $5,000. If interested call 985-637-7097. _________________

MLS 122464: This newly renovvated 2BR, 2ba cottage boasts 1,885 2ba.

1 885 total sqqftft of space and sits on an 80’ x 221’ lot. It includes a two-car carport and a storage shed, has central A/C and heat, a window unit u and an attic fa fan. It’s priced to sell at $139,800!

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55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale.

Please call (985) 2919490 for more information. _________________ Plaisance Meat Market has grass fed calves for sale. Call 985-696-4203 for more information. _________________ Succession Sale: 2005 Toyota 4 Runner, $9,000; 1991 19’ Champion Bass Boat and 2000 aluminum trailer, $3,000; 1988 21’ homemade aluminum outboard boat with aluminum trailer and 150 Mercury motor, $7,000; 16’ utility trailer, $600; 2 properties to sell as one: located at 151 and 159 East 85th Street, $50,000; For more info, call 985790-0206. _________________ Homemade Cypress Swings for Sale: children’s rocking horses and chairs. Call 985278-2947. _________________

Mud Boat Motor For Sale: 2006, 27hp Pro-drive. 243 hours, manual reverse. $2,000. Call 985-258-9819. _______________

MOTORCYCLES

Motorcycle for Sale: Suzuki DR200SE Dual Sport; 4,000 miles; good condition; $1500. Call (985) 6966016 for more info. _________________

CAMPERS

2004 Camper For Sale: 2004 32 ft. Cardinal Fifth Wheel; 3 slide outs; king bed; 2 recliners; brand new tires, battery; very good condition; $9,000. Call Daniel Hebert at 985-6933702.

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: 185 East 74th Place from 9am to 4pm on October 27, 28, 29; All Saints Day flowers; Halloween candy; fall decorations; jewelry; wall hangings; purses; sheets and comforters; shoes; toys; fall clothing, all sizes.

Now until Christmas, purchase $100 and save 10% off total. _________________ Garage Sale: 107 West 122 St., white barn. Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 at 8am. girls clothes, 5t and costumes, tv stands, etc. _________________ 3 Family Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday, October 27 and 28 from 7am till.

Too must to list. Come see at 311 East 25th St. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, October 27 from 8am to 3pm at 157 West 98th St., Cut Off. Baby boy clothes, toys, ladies, men and children, girls size 810. Too much to list. _________________

HELP WANTED

La Casa Mexican Restaurant is looking for Servers/ Bartenders. Must be a minimum of 18 years old and able to work night and weekend shifts. Apply in person at 13990 West Main St., Larose. No phone calls please. _________________

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Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed.

Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs paid related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext.

115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux.

EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Salon U is looking for an experienced hairstylist, nail technician, and/or message therapist.

FMI call Rosalyn Chiasson at 696-4540 or 532-2305. _________________ Salon Thairapy is looking for a full time hairdresser. Booth renter. Call Michelle Lefort at 985-6375151 for more information. _________________ SBL Construction hiring CDL certified driver with a clean driving record. Must pass drug screen and physical. Call 985665-1220 FMI. _________________ CGAS, LLC is seeking a qualified entry level Responder for our Leeville location who can perform preventative maintenance and provide support in all phases of oil spill response operations.

Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and High School Diploma or equivalent. Ability to perform work in various sea conditions, under all environmental conditions required.  Please submit resumes to supchurch@teich mangroup.com or contact Suzanne at 409-744-1222 to complete an application. _________________ Commercial Cleaning Services is looking for highly motivated, dependable individuals, for part time cleaning specialist. Submit application to skyrenllc@gmail.com. _________________ Public Notice: The Town of Golden Meadow is accepting applications for police officer. Starting pay is determined by experience, plus supplemental pay, vacation, sick leave, retirement, and health and life insurance benefits. Experienced preferred, but not necessary. Applications can be picked up at the Town Hall, 107 Jervis Drive, Golden Meadow, LA 70357, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all applications. EOE. _________________ Quality Construction of Lafourche, LLC is now accepting applications for First Class Carpenters.

You must be dependable, experienced, and have your own transportation and tools. Please call the officer at 693-3332 to schedule an appointment to apply. _________________

The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!!

Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily.

Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.

Call Linda or Penny for details:

448-7623

Candlewood and Suites, Holiday Inn Express and Marriott of Cut Off is currently hiring for all positions. All positions have open flexible available including weekends, nights and holidays.

Reliable transportation is necessary. If you feel you would be a good fit please apply in person at Candlewood Suites or Holiday Inn Express in Cut Off. No phone calls will be taken. Only serious applicants. _________________

SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.

Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038.

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20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail.com _________________ Double J Roofing Specialize in ReRoofs, Metal Roofs, Aluminum Roofs, Patio Enclosures and repairs. 20 years experience and doing business in all parishes. Get the best for less! One call we do it all! Free Estimates and Senior Discounts and Financing Available.

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MEMORIALS

In Loving Memory

RUSS ANTHONY PITRE

Born: Nov. 29, 1975 Died: Oct. 29, 1997 How I long to see your smile! The only smiles are the one in your pictures and they make me smile. Nineteen years I haven’t seen your face but it’s etched in my eyes. I just close them and I see you. I sit out here and look at the beautiful full moon and I wonder if we are watching the same moon and wonder what you are doing. Still GOD makes me smile when I miss you the most. I miss you more than my heart knows how. The pain is still terrible and yes GOD takes care of that too. I love you my baby boy!

Love you always, Mom _______________

In Loving Memory

SHERELL MOBLEY

Born: 11/22/79 Died: 10/27/06 It’s already 10 years since you left us and went home. We haven’t seen that beautiful smile and face in 10 years. I love and miss you every second of everyday. They say it gets easier in time, but that’s a lie. There’s so much I want to tell you. I pray that I could wake up and you where here. That it was just a nightmare.

I’d just want to put my arms around you and never let you go. The hole in my heart is bigger today than what it was 10 years ago. I wish I could just move on, but the biggest part of me left the day you left. I know you’re in Heaven with our family that left this earth.

But I guess I’m still selfish and want you here. I will always love you and hold you close to my heart.

Forever gone but never, never forgotten.

Love and miss you always, Mom ______________

OBITUARIES

RUBY CHERAMIE

Ruby Marie Cheramie, 87 Years, of Galliano, passed away on October 21. Services will be held at a later date.

She is survived by her son, Hick “Skip�

Cheramie, III; two grandsons, Hick “Skip�

Cheramie, IV and Coty Cheramie; and 4 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Clotine Gisclaire; father, Davis Cheramie; two brothers, Minor Cheramie and Lefty Cheramie.

Samart is in charge of arrangements. ______________________________

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Wednesday, October 26, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

“In a Small Pond”

By Leroy Martin Flat Town U.S.A.

“Floyd’s Record Shop, Jin/Swallow Records and Flat Town Music Company were founded by Floyd Soileau in 1956 and 1957 respectively, and were cultivated from a part-time job selling records to supplement his radio disc jockey income at KVPI in Ville Platte, Louisiana. His record sales become so popular that he decided to leave the radio station to sell and produce records, and the rest, as they say, is history”.

(John Broven, British author of “South to Louisiana” a history of South Louisiana music.)

Well, not all of it, anyway. John Broven is a friend of mine who visited and wrote nice things about me

too, but why should my readers care what Mr. Soileau woulda, coulda or shoulda done? Because, dear readers, for a major part of my musical career, I aided him in producing records by Vin Bruce, Joe Barry, Barbara Lynn, Phil Bo, Mickey Gilly, Jimmy Donley and about a dozen other artist including, oh yeah, me! Two of my productions, Barry and Lynn sold over one million.

Continuing the story of “Vin Bruce Sings Jole Blon”, his first LP and Jin/Swallow/Flat Town’s only second LP release. I received a box with 10 of the new albums with a note saying “help promote in your area.”

I was disappointed to discover the albums had a plain cover with no pictures

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but I started promoting it.

My friend and fellow musician, Dudley Bernard, had recently been elected State Representative and Jimmy Davis had, for the second time, been elected Governor of Louisiana. I called Dudley and said, “The Legislative session opens Monday so would you present one of Vin’s albums to Jimmy (we both knew him well, but that’s another story) and get a picture to publicize it?” He did, they did and I did.

A week later I get a phone call from Floyd Lee; I goofed. I hedged my bet by not funding a full color picture cover for the L.P. It was only my second one instead of the 45 rpm’s I had been producing (one of which was a million seller).

“This should go on Forever by Rod Bernard so I want to make it up to you.

Your publicity picture of Dudley and the Governor has hit all the local papers

LSU

from 5-A

Since Orgeron took over and promoted Steve Ensminger to offensive coordinator, the Tigers have demonstrated a penchant for big plays . They had four TDs of 40 or more yards against the Rebels, including Danny Etling’s 40-yard pass to D.J. Chark.

LSU finished with 515 total yards against Ole Miss (3-4, 1-3), which saw its chances of getting back into the SEC West race take a huge hit.

“We’ve got to really, really look at ourselves hard — coaches and players — and figure out why we’re not putting together complete games,” said Rebels coach High Freeze, who served as an assistant under Orgeron at Ole Miss nearly a decade ago. “Youth is no longer an answer in certain places, and neither are injuries. It’s time to grow and be able to play a complete game in this

and the albums are flying off the shelves, so get a good photographer, get a picture of the band serenading a young blond girl and I’ll recall all the albums, rewrap them and we’ll let the good times roll,” he said.

Finding a photographer was easy since the best was Freddie Collins in Golden Meadow who did most of the wedding pictures, including mine. Next week, finding a blond, but first: Here’s a humorous event that occurred to us returning from delivering the L.P. tape to Floyd Soileau’s a few weeks before. Doc Guidry, a commissioned agent of the Louisiana ATF Commission with authority regulating the sale of alcohol, tobacco and firearms followed us from Lafayette on our way back home. Doc was courting a pretty lady from Houma named Evelyn, they were both divorced and he was going to visit her.

They later married and Mr.

and Mrs. Guidry, along with Dot and I had a very interesting episode at a music festival in Plains, Georgia the year Jimmy Carter was running for President, but that’s another story.

As we left, he told us he had to make a stop and we parked behind him at a bar room in Morgan City. He entered one door, and Vin and I being thirsty (Lafayette to Morgan City is a looong way) entered another door and sat at the bar. A very upset barmaid announced, in a loud, angry voice, “I

can’t serve you. You see that bald headed SOB over there?” and we looked and there stood Doc. “He’s a government agent and he just shut us down!”

We retreated to our car and Doc came out and apologetically said, “Fellas, sorry but I had a job to do. I should have told you.”

We replied, “Sure Doc, do your job, but next time make sure we have our drinks first.”

Morgan City to Houma was a loooong way off.

BYE NOW!

difficult conference.

LSU “really dominated this game in the second half,” Freeze added. “When things didn’t go well for us, we didn’t respond.”

Fournette’s 78-yarder, which gave him 249 yards on his first seven carries, put the Tigers up for good in the third quarter. Derrius Guice iced it with a 6-yard TD. THE TAKEAWAY Mississippi: The Rebels’ defense is sprinkled with big-play talent, but the unit as a whole doesn’t consistently play together and gives up too many big plays and too many points. In all of their losses, they’ve allowed 34 or more points.

LSU: Fournette certainly made up for lost time.

His performance puts him right back in Heisman Trophy consideration. To stay there, he’ll have to keep it up against Alabama, which held him to 31 yards on 19 carries last season in Tuscaloosa.

KELLY CONTAINED Chad Kelly, who came in averaging an SEC-best 308.2 yards passing, was intercepted twice and sacked twice. He finished 19 of 32 for 209 yards and one touchdown, and the Rebels failed to scored 30 points for the first time this season.

COMPETITIVE START Kelly capped Ole Miss’ opening drive with a 15yard scoring pass to Van Jefferson, and the Rebels briefly led 10-0 before Fournette came rumbling through the right side of LSU’s offensive line for his 59-yard score. Fournette’s 76-yard run put the Tigers up 21-13, but Marquis Haynes’ sack and strip of Etling gave Ole Miss the ball on the LSU nine. Three plays later, the Rebels tied it at 21 when Akeem Judd scored from 2 yards out and Ole Miss added a 2-point conversion on Kelly’s keeper.

INJURIES Haynes, who leads Mis-

sissippi with five sacks, left the game in the second half, unable to put weight on his right leg.

BIG-TIME BLOCKING Orgeron called the play of his offensive line “tremendous.” Fournette said his record is an honor he shares with Tigers linemen.

Fournette had big holes on all three of his scoring runs.

Twice, he cut inside stout blocks on the right edge by Maea Teuhema.

POLL IMPLICATIONS LSU, which just got back into the AP Top 25 poll last week, should continue to move up. Ole Miss, which was the only three-loss team in the poll, is unlikely to remain ranked.

UP NEXT Mississippi: The Rebels hosts surging Auburn next Saturday.

LSU: The Tigers get next weekend off before hosting the top-ranked Crimson Tide in what could be a pivotal game in both teams’ seasons.

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Early voting ongoing through November 1 10-A

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Early voting for the Nov. 8 primary election, which includes the presidential race, along with several state and local races, will begin Tuesday, October 25 and run through Tuesday, November 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Sunday.

Voters can cast their ballots at the Lafourche Parish Registrar of Voters offices located at the Lafourche Government Complex, 307 W. 4th St. in Thibodaux, (985) 447-3256, and the South Lafourche Library, 16241 E. Main, Suite B23 in Galliano, (985) 6325520.

Along with the presidential election, voters

statewide will cast ballots in the race for the U.S. Senate seat now held by retiring Republican David Vitter.

Voters in some parts of Lafourche will help elect a U.S. representative for the 1st Congressional District, which Steve Scalise, RMetairie, represents.

In south Lafourche, the District 4 constable seat is also on the ballot.

Up for election in Lockport and Golden Meadow are the offices of mayor and police chief, along with five spots each for Town Council members.

Voters statewide will also consider six proposed constitutional amendments,

most dealing with tax changes and financial actions the Legislature approved earlier this year.

In races with three or more candidates, if no one

Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

OCTOBER 20, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jordan Besson, 27, Gray. Hit and run driving; following too close.

Ashley Lefleur, 31, Houma.

Contempt of court.

Cameron Andras, 26, Thibodaux. Contempt of court; aggravated assault.

Charlton Henry, 25, Gray.

Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Juwauan Robertson, 20, Raceland. Contempt of court (4 cts); theft (2 cts); child desertion (2 cts).

Keosha Thomas, 21, Raceland. Enter/ remain after being forbidden.

Donald Dardar, 36, Montegut. Armed robbery.

Christopher Poincot, 27, Houma. Forgery; unauthorized used of “access card” as theft.

Jordan Tardo, 24, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery.

Terry Cheramie, 50, Gheens.

Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of cocaine, less than 28 grams.

Trey Hebert, 20, Thibodaux.

Possession of marijuana.

Melinda Fisher, 19, Thibodaux. Enter/ remain after being forbidden.

Reva Lee, 27, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (3 cts); possession with intent to distribute xanax; possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams; possession of marijuana.

Lacey Guidry, 22, Thibodaux. Possession of klonopin.

Thibodaux Police Department Adam English, 24, Houma.

Contempt of court.

Matthew Otis, 30, Houma.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Cullen Melancon, 17, Thibodaux. Unauthorized use of “access card” as theft.

Royal Shelvy, 58, Thibodaux. Theft of goods; enter/ remain after being forbidden.

Louisiana State Police Trung Phan, Morrero. DWI (1st); careless operation.

OCTOBER 21, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Horace Walker, 27, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation.

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Tiffany Bort, 35, Bayou Blue.

Contempt of court (6 cts).

Andrew Caine, 26, Thibodaux. Theft; simple criminal damage to property.

Philip Joseph, 31, Opelousas. Contempt of court.

Kevin Morrison, 38, Bourg.

Fugitive.

Royal Shelvy, 58, Thibodaux. Fugitive.

Grand Isle Police Department Chaz Pipsair, 23, Pierre Part.

Reckless operation; speeding.

OCTOBER 22, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Hermilo Duran, 42, Des Allemands. Theft of assets of aged/ disabled person.

Randy Guidry, 37, Des Allemands. Contempt of court (6 cts).

Steven Legnon, 23, Morgan City. Violation of protective orders.

Brad Slade, 19, Thibodaux.

Cruelty to juveniles with force/ violence.

Thibodaux Police Department Raymonte Ballard, 26, Thibodaux. Owner to secure registration; driver must be licensed; security required; possession of firearm/ carry concealed weapon by convicted felon; following vehicles too closely; illegal possession of stolen firearm.

Gerard James, 23, Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace.

Lockport Police Department Brett Neely, 24, Raceland.

Enter/ remain after being forbidden.

Louisiana State Police Trevor Bouvier, 25, Cut Off. Use of multiple beam road lighting equipment; operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Bobby Jacobs, 29, Belle Rose. Possession of marijuana; obstruction of justice.

Grand Isle Police Department Jacob Ellard, 29, Grand Isle.

Unauthorized entry; fugitive of Jefferson parish.

OCTOBER 23, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Dejon Caine, 17, Cut Off. Negligent homicide.

Jody Cheramie, 50, Cut Off. Contempt of court (6 cts).

Justice Gales, 20, Raceland.

Theft.

Abby Granier, 18, Cut Off. Violation of protective orders.

Jeffery Porche, 26, Gray. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment; violation of protective orders.

Cassy Sands, 27, Galliano.

Contempt of court.

Louisiana State Police Ashley Istre, 29, Larose. Tail lamps required; DWI (2nd).

Surfin’ the is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories and photos that are found circulating the internet. Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column.

4D experience

A new supermarket opened near my house.

They feature 4D experience while shopping to bring you closer to nature.

There is an automatic water mister to keep the produce fresh. Just before it goes on, you hear the sound of distant thunder and you smell fresh rain.

When you approach the

milk cases, you hear cows mooing and experience the scent of fresh hay.

When you approach the egg fridge, you hear hens cluck and cackle, and the air is filled with the pleasing aroma of eggs frying with bacon.

The bakery department features the smell of freshly baked bread and cakes.

I don’t buy toilet paper there anymore.

LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Vacancies

Residency Requirements

Ambulance Service District No. 1

Board

1

Qualified voter residing in the boundaries of the district

Commission for Women

3

Lafourche Parish Resident

Drainage District No. 6

1

Resident or Representative for a corporation owning land within Drainage No. 6 district

Fifth Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 5

4

Property owner or representative of a corporation owning land in Ward 5

Fire Protection District No. 8-A

1

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 8-A district

Fire Protection District No. 8-C

1

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 8-C district

Fire Protection District No. 9

2

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 9 district

Head Start Policy Council

1

Lafourche Parish resident who is familiar with resources and services for low-income children and families

Heroes Monument Commission

1

Commission Police Officer employed for a minimum of 5 years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Heroes Monument Commisssion

2

Fireman that has served for a minimum of five years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Heroes Monument Commisssion

1

Discharged veteran of a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Recreation District No. 1

5

Resident domiciled within Recreation No. 1 district

Recreation District No. 11

2

Resident domiciled within Recreation No. 11 district

Recreation District No. 2

1

Resident domiciled within Recreation No. 2 district

Sewerage District No. 1

3

Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 1 district

South Lafourche Beachfront Development District

1

Qualified voter and resident of District 1, 2, 3, or 4

South Lafourche Beachfront Development District

1

Qualified voter and resident of District 5, 6, or 7

Tourist Commission

1

Lafourche Parish resident of Ward 11

Water District No. 1

1

Resident from the Central region of the parish

The deadline for these positions will be Wednesday, November 9, 2016 @ 1:00 AM Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the Lafourche Parish Government website at www.lafourchegov.org/Board_Vacancies.aspx. Applications can be delivered to the attention of Kelli Toups at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301; or mailed to Kelli Toups, P.O. Drawer 5548, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

COUNCILMAN CRAIG ROGERS #80 Candidate For Town of Lockport Mayor

EXPERIENCE • TRAINING • KNOWLEDGE Lockport’s Candidate Lockport Division C Councilman (2001 - Present)

Please Vote #80

Mayor Pro-Temp (2012 - Present)

Lockport Councilman & Lockport Mayor Pro-Temp

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For Town of Lockport Mayor

Wholesale and Retail Business Experience Dale Carnegie Course Graduate May 2004 Highest Achievement Award Recipient Community Volunteer

“For more than 20 years I have been involved in different boards and positions in the Town of Lockport. For the past 16 years I have been a Councilman and for the past four years I have been the Mayor Pro-Temp. I have the experience, training, and knowledge to serve as your Mayor.”

- Craig Rogers

Mayor Pro-Temp 4 years (Current) Planning and Zoning Streets & Drainage Muni-Code

I am experienced with managing budgets along with motivating, delegating, and assigning duties and responsibilities with training of personnel. I believe in accountability and service above self.

VOTE SERVICE!

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There is a saying I work by: “People respect what you inspect, not what you expect.”

I was trained by the best, my dad!

Member: Lockport Rotary Club; Served as Secretary, Vice-President and President for 2 years

VOTE FOR THE CANDIDATE WHO CAN DO THE JOB!

Member: Knights of Columbus Council 3054 Board Member: Lockport Food Festival

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We need to continue to make Lockport a destination.

We have many issues and I am the candidate with the ability to resolve them as your Mayor.

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CRAIG ROGERS For Town of Lockport Mayor

LIFE LONG RESIDENT OF LOCKPORT Craig Rogers was born and raised in Lockport since 1960.

He is a 1978 graduate of C.L.H.S. and is the youngest of three children of James (Jimmy) Rogers, Sr. (deceased) and Iona Cunningham Rogers.

He has been married to Rosalie Maronge of Raceland for 34 wonderful years and has three children, Sherry Bergeron married to Jerrod, Shelley Sampey married to Brandon and Steve Rogers married to Heather Falgout.

Craig has served our community as Councilman of Division C since 2001.

BUSINESS MINDED PROFESSIONAL Mechanic 1976 - 1977 Pope’s Parts (NAPA) 1977-1984 Rogers Parts, Inc. General Manager of Operations 1984-2004 President 2004-Current with over 30 employees and five operating locations

PLEASE VOTE #80 Early (absentee) Voting: Now through November 1.

Primary Voting: November 8.