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Sunday, October 30, 2016
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s higher education leaders want voters to give them the authority to raise tuition rates on college Wcampuses without needing legislative approval. They just can’t push too hard because of limits on public employee advocacy for and endorsements of ballot items. The proposed constitutional change, which would end the requirement of a two-thirds vote of state lawmakers for college tuition and fee hikes, is the highest profile constitutional amendment of six awaiting voters on the Nov. 8 ballot. Others would change Louisiana’s corporate tax structure, create a new state trust fund and rewrite budget-cutting rules. Lawmakers passed the six proposals earlier this year, but voters need to sign off on them to take effect.
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MEETINGS TUESDAY, NOV. 1
LADY OF THE SEA GENERAL HOSPITAL Board of Commissioners 12:00 p.m. L.O.S.G.H. Learning Center 200 W. 134th Place – Cut Off
LAF. SCHOOL BOARD 7:00 p.m. 805 E. 7th St. - Thibodaux THURSDAY, NOV. 3
BAYOU FELLOWSHIP #484 7:00 P.M. E. 93rd St. – Galliano HUMANE SOCIETY OF LAFOURCHE 5:30 p.m.
Deputies will conduct the annual Blue Light Special patrol on Halloween to ensure public safety during trick-or-treating. More than 130 deputies will patrol the streets of Lafourche Parish neighborhoods beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 31. This patrol will continue through the peak hours of trick-or-treating until at least 8:30 p.m. and will continue as long as necessary to ensure the safety of residents. Deputies will patrol with emergency lights activated to remind motorists to drive slowly and exercise extreme caution as children take to the streets. “This is a night when kids are focused on having fun, and so, we encourage adults to be vigilant to keep the little ones safe,” said Sheriff Webre. “As
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usual, we will have deputies patrolling in every neighborhood throughout the parish to ensure safety and ensure a quick response in the event of an emergency.” Residents are urged to notify the nearest deputy or call the Sheriff’s Office to report any suspicious activity on Halloween night. “There will inevitably be people dressed as evillooking clowns this year, but wearing such a costume is neither illegal nor should it be considered suspicious behavior on Halloween,” said Sheriff Webre. “With that said, residents should report anyone, regardless of attire, exhibiting behavior that is suspicious or out of the ordinary for trick-or-treating.
Locals compete in national bass fishing competition this weekend
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Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle’s choice of employee health coverage for next year has become the source of heavy criticism as the Lafourche Parish V GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINE • LAROSE Council voted against him in consecu• GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE tive meetings. On October 11, the council said no to Cantrelle’s decision to use Gulf South Risk Services for parish health coverage in 2017 because many employees were opposed to changing policies. Again on October 25, the council voted unanimously against a second attempt by Cantrelle to pass a resolution accepting Gulf South. Several council members voiced their concerns about inadequate information regarding the proposed new insurer as well as Cantrelle’s method of garnering approval. After the first defeat of his proposal earlier in the month, Cantrelle ran a personal ad on radio, TV, and Facebook seeking to get approval of his choice of Gulf South and his belief that the no-vote on Oct. 11 was “politically motivated”. District 2 Councilwoman Luci Sposito took exception to the ad. “In his ad he made it look like we voted against a 67 cent increase on individual insurance. That’s a blatant lie!” she said. Staff photo by Babs See Council Page 3-A t
Sheriff Webre issues safety tips, announces Blue Light Special patrol for Halloween
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Buster Avera Contributing Writer
Franklin and JoAnne Picou spend an afternoon cleaning her dad’s tomb in preparation for All Saints’ Day, at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Galliano. All Saints’ Day is a solemn holy day of the Catholic Church celebrated annually on November 1.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2
LAF. FIRE DISTRICT #9 Board of Commissioners 6:30 p.m. Gheens Community Center 1783 Hwy. 654 – Gheens
Council disagrees with Parish President’s insurance plan
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Buster Avera Contributing Writer
Two local men are fishing in the Bassmasters Central Open #3 in Morgan City this weekend (Oct. 27-29) —Tyler Rivet of Raceland and Justin Estay of Larose, both members of the South Lafourche Bassmasters Bass Club. While Rivet has fished several national events on the open circuit and as a member of the Nicholls State University bass team, Estay is a relative newcomer to major fishing. Through the weekend Tyler will be fishing in the pro division. Besides large cash awards for the
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top winners, this division also provides top finishers a pathway to participation in the Bassmasters Classic on Lake Conroe near Houston on March 24-26, 2017. Rivet is currently in 96th place of 201 fishermen in the Central Open point standings after participating in the other two Central Opens. In June, Tyler fished in the first Central Open in Muskogee, Oklahoma where he finished 155th of 190 participants. In September, he competed on the Red River in Shreveport/Bossier City in the second Central event. There he had a much better finish, winning $2255 and placing sixth of 169 participants. See Locals Page 3-A
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On Wednesday evening, a candlelight vigil was held in memory of South Lafourche High School student and JROTC cadet Morris Charpentier, III who was killed by a gunshot wound on October 22. Family members, friends, school administration and staff along with Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s deputies were in attendance to honor the memory of Morris as well as to speak about gun violence and safety. Friends and family members remembered Morris as a great person who had lots of friends and loved to joke around and make others smile. His ambition was to become a soldier. Deputy Wallance Ellender gave tips on how to safely handle guns including to always point it in a safe direction, never keep a finger on the trigger and never have a gun loaded until ready to shoot.
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Sunday, October 30, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Lockport KCs lunch benefit is this Sunday
The Lockport KCs are having a lunch benefit this Sunday, October 30 at the home on Seventh Street from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. The menu consists of baked chicken, rice dressing, green beans, salad and bread for an $8 donation. Drinks and desserts will be available to dine in or to go plates.
Church fall fest slated for Oct. 31 in Galliano
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.
LRD3 to meet Nov. 1
The Lafourche Recreation District #3 will be meeting on November 1 at 7 p.m. at the Great Lafourche Port Commission, 16819 East Main St., Galliano, LA.
Veterans encouraged to attend local program
Virtual Academy of Lafourche South Support Site in Cut Off, 14660 East Main St. in Cut Off, is hosting a Veteran’s Day Program on Wednesday, November 2 at 10:30 a.m. All Veterans are invited and encouraged to attend the program.
Local church to sell seafood fondue Nov. 4
Congrats to Mr. Ricky and Mrs. Ramona from Mississippi on the purchase of your 2016 Chevy Silverado … Marcie Dufrene
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Open Door Revival Center will sell a seafood fondue dinner on Friday, November 4. A donation of $7 will receive crab and shrimp in a white cream sauce stuffed in a small cap bread, tossed salad, corn and a dessert. Call 637-7991 to order before Friday and 325-2456 to order by 10 a.m. on Friday. Advance orders encouraged. Church is located at 16164 W. Main St., Cut Off (near old Pizza Hut).
Gospel meetings set for Nov. 6 - 8
The Larose-Cut Off Church of Christ will host a gospel meeting featuring David Wilcher from the Jigger Church of Christ in Jigger, LA. The meeting will start on Sunday, November 6 at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served after morning services. The meeting will continue on Monday, November 7 and Tuesday, November 8 at 7 p.m. For more information, contact LeeRoy Tooke at 532-3088 or Timmy Charpentier at 632-5644.
Town of GM gears up for 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, a registration form must be completed. Please contact Laci Latiolais at 985-6372407 or Shannon Leger at 985-637-8501.
Catholic Daughters’ group to meet Nov. 9
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas local court invites all practicing Catholic women, ages 18 and over, to join their court. Annual dues are $25. Catholic Daughters meet at 5 p.m. on the Wednesday following the first Saturday of the month at the Spiritual Life Center in Cut Off. For more information call 985-632-3270. The Catholic Daughters are the largest organization of Catholic women in the Americas. The purpose of the organization is to participate in the religious, charitable and educational Apostolates of the Church.
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Lady Chops to perform at Lafourche library branches: Elizabeth Vidos, also known as Lady Chops, is bringing her one-woman drumming show to the South Lafourche and Lockport libraries in November. Vidos incorporates more than 15 instruments as she creates an interactive program for all ages. She will perform at 10 a.m. on November 21 at the South Lafourche Branch Library, 16241 E. Main Street, in Cut Off; and at 2 p.m. on November 21 at the Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue. These performances are free and open to the public. Lafourche library branches to celebrate Veterans Day: All branches of the Lafourche Parish Public Library will host programs in November to celebrate the contributions of local veterans. These programs are free and open to the public. Gheens Branch Library: The Gheens Branch Library, 153 N. Leon Drive, invites local veterans to enjoy snacks, while supplies last, from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on November 9 in celebration of Veterans Day. Golden Meadow Branch Library: The Golden Meadow Branch Library, 1403 N. Bayou Drive, invites local veterans to enjoy coffee and donuts, while supplies last, throughout the day on November 11 in celebration of Veterans Day. Larose Branch Library: The Larose Branch Library, 305 E. Fifth Street, will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Veterans can socialize and enjoy refreshments, while supplies last. Lockport Branch Library: The Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue, is hosting a Veterans Social at 4 p.m. on November 10. Veterans can enjoy good company, food, and photos. Raceland Branch Library: Veterans and their family members are invited to a social celebrating local veterans at 10:30 a.m. on November 7 at the Raceland Branch Library, 177 Recreation Drive. Refreshments will be served. South Lafourche Branch
Library: The South Lafourche Branch Library will provide coffee and pastries for local veterans throughout the day on November 11, while supplies last, in observance of Veterans Day. Lockport library to host Native American demonstration: The Lockport Branch Library is celebrating Native American Heritage Month at 4 p.m. on November 1. Play a Native American game, listen to Native American stories, make a Native American craft, and enjoy a performance and demonstration from a member of the United Houma Nation. Light refreshments will be served. Sign up by stopping by or calling the library at 985532-3158. Golden Meadow library to celebrate Ezra Jack Keats with story hours: The Golden Meadow Branch Library is celebrating 100 years of children’s author Ezra Jacks Keats with a series of story hours featuring Keats’ books and related arts and crafts, funded by a grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation. Story hours will be held at 4 p.m. on November 2, November 9, and November 16. These programs are free and open to the public. Larose library to host car seat safety program: Representatives of lady of the Sea General Hospital’s Learning Center will visit the Larose Branch Library from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on November 3 to discuss and demonstrate car seat safety for parents. LSU AgCenter to present wellness program for caregivers at Raceland library: Becky Gautreaux, assistant extension agent with the LSU AgCenter, will provide tips for staying well and eating well while caring for loved ones in observance of National Caregivers Month at 10:30 a.m. on November 4 at the Raceland
Branch Library. Lady of the Sea hospital to conduct child car seat check at Golden Meadow library: Parents can learn more about car seat safety and ensure their children’s car seats are properly installed when representatives of Lady of the Sea General Hospital’s Learning Center visit the Golden Meadow Branch Library at 10 a.m. on November 7. Learn couponing secrets at the Lockport library: Learn couponing tricks of the trade and discover how you can keep more money in your pocket and your shelves stocked with a new couponing program at 4 p.m. on November 7 and November 21 at the Lockport Branch Library. Participants are welcome to bring coupons to clip and share or exchange with others. Register by stopping by or calling the library at 985-532-3158. Lockport library seeks help with video project: The Lockport Branch Library is seeking help in telling the history of Lockport by recreating historic scenes in a stop-motion video. The library is looking for people who can help in all aspects of the video’s production at 4 p.m. on November 22 and November 29. Call 985-5323158 or stop by the library for more information or to sign up to participate. This project is funded by a grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation. Lockport library to host French story hour: The Lockport Branch Library is celebrating Lafourche’s French heritage with a new program, French Night Storytime. Join library staff and local French teacher Yassa Aici for a special story hour and craft at 5:30 p.m. on November 30. Space is limited, so sign up at the library or call the library at 985-532-3158 to register.
Lafourche Parish Fire Dist. #3 16th Annual
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, Nov. 5 • Noon - 5pm at Fire Central 17462 West Main in Galliano (just south of West 140th Street)
Family Fun Free Food & GIfts BINGO Sparky & Friends Fire Truck Races Hay Rides Rubber Duck Races Fire Prevention Emergency Vehicles on Display
Celebrating Over 50 Years of Service to Our Community.
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TUITION AUTHORITY The most attentiongrabbing proposal, Amendment No. 2, touches the wallets of students and parents. It would end a nearannual struggle between public colleges and universities and state lawmakers over whether to boost tuition and fees. Instead, that decision would be left to the state’s four public college system management boards to decide the appropriate rates to charge students. Higher education leaders pushed to take over the authority, and campus chancellors, alumni and others are speaking to community groups and local media about the idea in a grassroots effort to build support. But they’re leaving the direct, pro-amendment advocacy to a group funded by business leaders and alumni that is planning billboards, digital advertising and a social media push ahead of the election.
BUSINESS TAXES Louisiana voters are being asked to consider reworking state business taxes. The question on the ballot for Amendment No. 3 asks voters if they agree to do away with a tax break
that allows businesses to deduct the federal income taxes they pay from their state tax liability. If voters approve, corporations in exchange would be taxed at a flat rate of 6.5 percent, rather than varying rates from 4 percent to 8 percent. The changes would take effect in 2017. Supporters of the idea said the changes would do away with an unpredictable tax break that fluctuates based on federal tax laws and simplify the state’s business tax structure. Opponents said it could raise business taxes. STATE SAVINGS ACCOUNT One of the most complex amendment proposals on the ballot, Amendment No. 5, would create a new trust fund to help Louisiana cope with the wide fluctuations of oil prices and corporate tax collections, in an attempt to give the state more budget stability. If approved, state dollars from corporate tax collections above $600 million annually and a slice of oil and gas revenue above $660 million each year would be socked away in a new Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund. Once the fund reaches $5 billion, up to 10 percent could be spent on construction projects and roadwork, but not ongoing government
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services and programs. Another portion of oil and gas money would pay down state retirement debt. It’s unclear when Louisiana would reach the benchmarks that would force money into the trust fund or debt payments. OTHER AMENDMENTS Top of the list, Amendment No. 1 would enact residency, education and experience qualifications for new registrars of voters. Amendment No. 4 would exempt the surviving spouses of military personnel, police officers or firefighters killed in the line of duty from having to pay local property taxes on their homes. The final proposal, Amendment No. 6, would make it easier for lawmakers to tap into protected funds when the state faces financial troubles. More detailed, nonpartisan information on the amendments, including arguments for and against each proposal, is available in a guide issued by the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana at http://parlouisiana.org/ .
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Our deputies will respond and investigate the situation. Do NOT attempt to take matters into your own hands.” Residents are also cautioned not to enter private businesses, such as stores, wearing any costume mask or facial disguise. Many stores have policies prohibiting the wearing of masks or hoods at any time. A store manager may ask the wearer to remove the mask or leave the premises. With several Halloweenrelated events planned throughout Lafourche Parish over the next two weeks, Sheriff Webre offers these additional Halloween safety tips for residents: Ensure your child’s costume is safe and distinguishable. Ensure your child can easily walk in the costume and that the fabric is flame retardant. Use glow bracelets/sticks, reflective tape and flashlights to ensure your child is easily visible. With store-bought costumes, change or add something to make your child distinguishable from others. Ensure proper supervision for your children. We strongly urge parents to supervise their own children. If you must entrust your child to another adult, ensure you have up-to-date contact information. If they are headed out with a group, make sure there is a buddy system in place. Stay off your smartphone. Adults should be ever-vigilant while supervising children, and no one should be walking along the roadside while looking down or distracted. Inspect all treats collected. Discard anything that is not sealed, has torn packaging, looks questionable, or may be a choking hazard. Talk to your children about safety. Remind them to walk (don’t run) on sidewalks or near the edge of the roadway – never in the center and always facing traffic. Remind them to stay in front of residences giving out candy and NEVER enter a residence. Have a plan for in case you and your child get separated. Everyone should also prepare their homes for trick-or-treaters. Clear sidewalks and pathways of any obstacles, and put away anything children could trip over such as hoses, toys, or yard decorations. Turn on your lights so your property is well-lit, and replace any burnt bulbs prior to Halloween. Ensure pets are secured so that they will not attack or frighten anyone.
Motorists are encouraged to keep travel to a minimum on Halloween night due to a high number of pedestrians on neighborhood streets. “If you must be on the road, please drive slowly and be alert for children, especially in residential areas,” said Sheriff Webre. “You should also eliminate all distractions while driving in neighborhoods so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.” For the sixth straight year, deputies will also be conducting compliance checks for sex offenders on Halloween night. Sex offenders are restricted from wearing masks or handing out candy or gifts on a holiday such as Halloween. Deputies, therefore, will visit sex offenders in Lafourche Parish to ensure they are complying with the terms of their sentences.
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Sposito said Cantrelle’s ad also implied that a formal request was done by bid and that “the establishment is fighting it because of politics”. “Not true!” said Sposito. Sposito spoke for about ten minutes listing many things she didn’t like about the new coverage, including Cantrelle’s assertion that it was a “best case scenario.” “I would like more estimates and data,” she said. Sposito went on to say that she was extremely disappointed in the ad, having thus far been part of a council which was “overwhelmingly supportive” of Cantrell. “I believe that Mr. Jimmy was completely sold by a very good insurance salesman and that he totally believed his choice was right. But this was the only plan considered because of the savings. I had more faith in you (Cantrelle) than that,” concluded Sposito. Employees are now covered through Gallagher Insurance of Thibodaux. Gulf South, located in Houma, would provide the same coverage. Cantrelle responded that he has been working “very hard” for the public and the council and that cost saving is of vital importance in the months ahead. “I firmly believe this is the best plan. If we’re not trying to save money right now, we won’t be here next year because we won’t have the money to do anything,” he said. Councilman Jerry Lafont called the ad a “cartoon” and Cantrelle a “dictator.” “You need to look at other ways to save money instead of ruining peoples’ lives,” he said. Bo Melvin explained that he attempted to get more information about insurance coverage but the Home Rule Charter forbids talking to any contractor, including insurance agents, without permission. When he asked Cantrelle for permission, Melvin said he was denied. “How can we get information to help parish employees? Why do I need permission to talk to health insurance persons about my own insurance policy?” asked Melvin. Tuesday’s agenda included four resolutions regarding insurance coverage. Although the medical insurance choice was vote down, coverage for dental and vision benefits passed. Also, Cantrelle’s choice for Employee Assistance coverage also passed. But another measure, his resolution for approval of a new supplemental insurance provider which would provide the same coverage employees now have was, met with resistance. The resolution was pulled. The next council meet-
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ing will be held on November 22. There will be no meeting on Nov. 8 because of elections.
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He would need a win or a strong finish in the Basin this weekend to advance toward the Classic. Rivet also fished several events on the Bassmasters College circuit with his partner Jess Robertson. The two Nicholls students finished sixth in Bayou Black in late February, and eigth in the College Series National Tournament on Green River Lake in Campbellsville, Kentucky on July 28-30th of this year, narrowly missing a chance to fish for a spot in the Classic. Estay is fishing in the co-angler division in which he will be paired with a different pro on each of the first two days of the tournament. Justin will be competing only against other co-anglers for money and prizes. Like Tyler, Justin fished in the Red River event and although he was disappointed at not boating a keeper, he said he learned a great deal from the tournament and from the pros he fished with and is hoping for a much better result this weekend. Combined, the two anglers and their counterparts
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are fishing this weekend for $252,000 in cash and merchandise as well as qualification for future events. The top five pros at the end of the season in each open division qualify for the Bassmasters Elite Series. The winner of each Open qualifies for the Bassmasters Classic, after competing in all three tournaments in the winner’s division. Tournament weigh-ins will be daily at the Jesse Fontenot Memorial Boat Landing in Berwick on Thursday and Friday and at the Bass Pro Shop in Denham Springs on Saturday. Tournament statistics will be provided on the Bassmasters website, www.bassmaster.com/results/tournaments/2016bass-pro-shops-central-open s-3. Tyler Rivet
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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
Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose. Fully equipped/addt’l b-b-q room attached. Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $3000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375. _________________ 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. _________________
LAND
Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985665-1449. _________________ Reduced! Land For Sale: Must Sale! 100x619. 1.4 acres, down West 164th St., Galliano. Last section in back, borders and access to canal. Great for investment, crawfish pond, etc. Undeveloped and unrestricted. Asking $20,000. Call 985696-7912. _________________
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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. _________________ 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. _________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom/ 1 .5 bath in Larose on LA-1. $950/month. Call Diane at 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________ 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. _________________ Large Apt. for Rent: 3BR, 1ba., water paid. $750/mo, $750/dep. Larose area. 985-6652548. _________________ 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. _________________ For Rent: Space for 3-beautician beauty shop or office space. 985-696-6584. _________________ 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 _________________
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. To see pics go to w w w. c o t e b l a n c h e apartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 for more info. _________________
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
FOR RENT 1 bd., 2 bd., 3 bd., mobile homes. Cemented camper spots. day-weekmonth. Nice quiet neighborhood. Long term discounts. Rent starts at $300/mth. Laundromat on site24/7-7days a week. Utility included in rent.Store on site. Fish cleaning station coming. Perfect for individuals, families, companies, fisherman. Come be another one of our satisfied customers. Call 985-637-4133, asks for Tommy. We appreciate our customers and it shows!
De Renta: Trailas solares y campers con Lavenderia y tienda Hispana para servirles mejor. 108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________
Cabana For Rent: 1 bedroom; 1.5 bath; private neighborhood; double carport; all utilities paid, includes cable; $900/month; $600/deposit. Call 677-6255. _________________ 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. _________________ 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: Now accepting applications for a 2 bedroom mobile home. Contact Tommy at 985-6374133. _________________ Furnished Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Located at 102 West 4th Street, Westside Apt. Apt. #1 is available for $575/month and a $600 damage deposit. No pets. By application only. Call 985691-3104. _________________ Efficiency Apt. For Rent: utilities paid; furnished, linens and utensils, washer and dryer; 1 bd. with kitchen/living area. Call 632-5610. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath; 163 West 124th Street; appliances, grass cut, great neighborhood; $700 deposit, first month rent free. Call John at 985-6918313. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom; almost completely furnished; all utilities paid; no pets; $650/month; $400/deposit. Call 985-5336212. _________________ REDUCED! Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom; 2 bath; $850/deposit; $850/month; wood floors; appliances furnished; yard is 100x200; no smoking; no pets; 412 West 41st Street in Cut Off. Call (985) 665-1508. _________________
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 225287-1725. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 bedroom; 1 bath; partially furnished; location West 41st St., Cut Off; $900 / monthly; $500/damage deposit; utilities included. 985-278-0122. _________________ 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. 985-475-7272 or 985-637-7273. _________________ For Rent: 4 bedroom, 2 bath; large kitchen; washer/ dryer; completely furnished; no smoking; $550/deposit; $900/rent. 172 West 59th St., Cut Off. 504-416-5165. _________________ 2 Properties for Rent: Down West 64th Street in Cut Off. 2 bedroom trailer, $500 rent; 2 bedroom trailer, $400 rent. Call 632-3045. _________________
MERCHANDISE
55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 2919490 FMI.. _________________ Plaisance Meat Market has grass fed calves for sale. Call 985-696-4203 FMI. _________________ 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. _________________
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
X Large Garage Sale: 170 West 35th St., Larose. Thursday and Friday, November 3 and 4. Sofa, glider rocker, 5000 btu, 10,000 btu, Rachel Ray pot set, dishes, housewares, Mardi Gras beads, Vicus tree, clothes, all sizes, formal dressed, size 4-10, floral items, DVDs, set of 4 tires- P275/55R20, new items, knick knacks, xmas trees, etc _________________
CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for
QHSE Administrative Assistant MLS 121017: 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 $129,800! Call Addy Leg gendre for a showing!
985-691-3873 200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cu ut Off ff 985-325-7107 Since 1916
Full Time Position
Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy, professional QHSE Administrative Assistant to perform the following duties: Compose and type routine correspondence; organize and maintain filing system and file correspondences and other records; process and prepare memos, correspondence and other documents; prepare outgoing correspondence, including email and faxes; maintain training records; schedule employee training. Apply in person at:
17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575
Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances Equal Opportunity Employer
HELP WANTED
Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. & days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs pd 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. _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-262-4084. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791 after 9am on Monday. _________________ 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. _________________ Commercial Cleaning Services is looking for highly motivated, dependable individuals, for part time cleaning specialist. Submit application to skyrenllc@gmail.com. _________________
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SERVICES
Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985637-3569. _________________ 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 985632-2540 or 985-6965174. _________________ 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 985291-0953. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Tony’s Carpentry Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing call 985-2787188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________ Off the Bone Deer Processing Smoked sausage, jerky, burritos, tamales, and 15 types of sausages. Vacuum packing. 10% off first month 985-291-1579. _________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail.com _________________
LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ Need a Tutor? Call a professional teacher/ tutor at 985-278-6846. _________________
MEMORIALS
MORRIS CHARPENTIER
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia for Morris J. Charpentier III (“Lil Mo�), 17, who passed away on Saturday, October 22, in LaRose. A gathering of family and friends will be at the funeral home from 11 a.m. on Friday, and continue until time of service. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in New Iberia. Morris “Lil Mo� Joseph Charpentier, III was born on March 27, 1999 in New Iberia. He was a resident of LaRose, and a junior at S. Lafourche High School. He was a member of JROTC, and liked football and spending time with younger brother. He is survived by his father, Morris J. Charpentier, Jr; mothers, Henrietta Charpentier and Stacy Gibson; sisters, Heather Charpentier, Martina Gibson, and Sabrina Gibson; step sister, Destani Curtis; brothers, Malakai Charpentier, Brian Gibson, and Brett Peltier; grandfather, Edward Gibson; grandparents, Keith and Lori Dore; uncles, Ricky Charpentier, Randy Degeyter, Jr., Cody Louviere, Adam Gibson, and Ian Murchison; aunts, Leona Charpentier, Brittney Dore, and Cathy Degeyter; godchild, Ky’rah Curtis; nephews, Bryant and Malcolm Polk; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Sherrie Murchison, Juanita Flores, and Morris Charpentier, Sr. Pallbearers will be Destani Curtis, Heather Charpentier, Morris Charpentier, Jr., Ricky Charpentier, Keith Dore, Juan Monsivais, and leading the way will be his little brother, Malakai. You may sign the online guestbook at www.PellerinFuneralHome.com. _____________________________
In Memory of
DUSTIN “BIG D� GUILLIOT
Sunrise: 10/30/1989 Sunset: 10/16/2013 It’s been three years since you left us, but the pain has yet to fade. We all love and miss you very much. Happy 27th Birthday in Heaven, Dudie. Love Always, Mom (Della), Dad (Dale Sr.), John Angelique, Maddox, Makenzie, Maddison, Dana, Andy, Emmy, Bria, Jennifer, Jake, Ariah, T-Dale, Kajun, Nickoli, Kaelyn and Daxton ______________
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MELVIN COMEAUX
Melvin “T-Mel� Comeaux Jr., 57, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off passed away on October 25. Visitation will take place on October 29 at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. with burial following in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. Mr. Melvin is survived by his loving wife and life companion of 32 years, Lori Griffin Comeaux; son Trey (Ana); daughters, Brianna (Thomas) and Brynn (working on it.....). He was fortunate to have gotten to know, love, and spend time with two of his greatest joys: his grandchildren, Rosie and Cullen. He is also survived by his father, Melvin Comeaux Sr. (Ollie); brothers, Stevie (Shirley, Nicole, Tracie) and Billy (Cece, BJ, Bryson) Mr. Comeaux was preceded in death by his mother, Patsy; sister Page; son, Nicholas; and niece, Sloane. His great passions were hunting, motorcycles, fishing, and anything that kept him outdoors. Camp Big Griff will never be the same without The Grill Master, gigging captain, thanksgiving turkey fryer, fish cleaner, and expert fishing hole navigator. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations of live plants for a memorial garden. ____________________________
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Judge denies mistrial in triple-murder case Bridget Mire
Daily Comet Staff Writer
About 4:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 2012, Lafourche sheriff’s detectives Warren Callais and Ben Dempster brought Houma native David Brown in for questioning about the deaths of a Lockport woman and her two daughters. The bodies of 29-yearold Jacquelin, 7-year-old Gabriela and 1-year-old Izabela were found early that morning in their Elliott Drive apartment. All had been stabbed multiple times. After a night of drinking, Brown, Bollinger coworker Adam Billiot and Carlos Nieves Jr. – Jacquelin’s husband and the girls’ father – had returned to the Longueville Apartments, where Billiot and the Nieves family lived. The residents had barbecued and watched the LSU game earlier that evening. Brown said he eventually left the apartments and then tried to go back to Billiot’s, where he planned to spend the night, but the door was locked. So, he climbed a fence, walked into
a field, came across a shed and slept there. He showed the detectives bug bites on his arm from that night. They asked him to roll up his other sleeve, but he immediately pulled the sleeve back down when they noticed a bandage. “So, guys, do I need an attorney now?” he asked. MISTRIAL DENIED Dempster replied, “You tell us, David. Do you think you need an attorney?” But none of that was recorded. Callais testified in court today that the detectives conducted a pre-interview with Brown but didn’t tape it because they wanted to build rapport and tell which direction a recorded interview would go. They then recorded a statement, which has not yet been played in Brown’s trial, underway at the Lafourche Parish Courthouse Annex in Thibodaux. State District Judge John LeBlanc is presiding. Brown’s attorneys asked for a mistrial because of differences between Callais’ testimony and the recorded statement. For in-
stance, lead defense attorney Kerry Cuccia argued, the testimony was more detailed and precise. Cuccia said he doubts the pre-interview went as Callais said but admitted he can’t prove that. He said the jury may wonder why the statements differ or why Brown changed his statement. “It is unreasonable to expect us now, on the fly, ... to adjust what we’re going to do,” he said. LeBlanc denied the request. ‘MY BABY’ David Plaisance, a nurse at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center at the time, treated Brown for a laceration to the arm. Brown said he’d cut it on a piece of tin. Dr. Susan Garcia, a forensic pathologist for the Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office, conducted the victims’ autopsies. She determined Jacquelin and Izabela died from stab wounds, while Gabriela died of smoke inhalation. All had marks Garcia said were characteristic of defensive wounds, though
Shrimpers and oyster growers are concerned about how the diversion would affect their catches. __________________
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced Thursday (Oct. 20). The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a notice of intent for the regulations with amendments during its June meeting. To view the regulations, please visit http://www.wlf.louisiana.g ov/action-items. The permit will be valid for a period of one year from July 1-June 30 the following year, however, they may only be used from Sept. 1 of each year through the final day of February of the next year. Permits may be renewed annually without additional application. Permittees may take outlaw quadrupeds (coyotes, armadillos and feral hogs), nutria or beaver during nighttime hours on private property from one-half hour after official sunset until one-half hour before official sunrise. The proposed changes are designed to streamline the application process and alleviate concerns relative to depredation and property damage by outlaw quadrupeds, nutria and beaver. For more information, contact Melissa Collins at 225-763-8584 or mcollins@wlf.la.gov. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. For more informa-
Galliano Pontoon Bridge upcoming closure
Official stresses urgency of rebuilding coastal wetlands
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s senior coastal official has called the 2017 rewrite of the state’s master plan for coastal restoration and storm surge protection “the issue of a lifetime,” arguing that major restoration projects are urgently needed. NOLA.com/The TimesPicayune reports that Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Chairman Johnny Bradberry told dozens of participants in a discussion about the plan Monday at Louisiana State University that the current coastal situation will affect every part of the state’s economy. The plan calls for at least two major diversions of sediment and freshwater from the Mississippi River that would be located below New Orleans in Plaquemines Parish to both build new land and wetlands and to nourish existing wetlands.
The Galliano Pontoon Bridge crossing Bayou Lafourche is slated to be closed to vehicle traffic for approximately 120 days beginning around November 1, subject to contractor schedules. This closure is due to the demolition and reconstruction of the Louisiana Highway 1 approach to the bridge. During this time, traffic on Louisiana Highway 1 will be reduced to one lane with traffic control on site. Alternate routes during the closure are the South Lafourche Tarpon Lift Bridge to the north or the Golden Meadow Lift Bridge to the south. __________________
LDWF announces new regulations of outlaw quadrupeds
New regulations requiring permits for the nighttime take of outlaw quadrupeds, nutria and beaver on private property have gone into effect, the
LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Board
Vacancies
Residency Requirements
Ambulance Service District No. 1
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.
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 proved guilty.
OCTOBER 23, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Ernest Cox, 29, Galliano. Violation of protective orders. John Delatte, 46, Cut Off. Third degree rape; domestic abuse battery; domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Paul Lirette, 24, Raceland. Violation of probation/ parole; Contempt of court; enter/remain after being forbidden; disturbing the peace. Thibodaux Police Department Jayquan Chenier, 20, Thibodaux. Fugitive.
OCTOBER 24, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Justin Folse, 23, Larose. Possession of xanax; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; contempt of court. Lori Guidry, 29, Cut Off. Violation of probation/ parole. Ryan Landry, 38, Lockport. Contempt of court. Brittany Laurent, 26, Des Allemands. Illegal possession of prescription narcotics; creation or operation of a clandestine lab for the unlawful use of controlled dangerous substance; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Jahi Raymond, 19, Raceland. Violation of probation/ parole. Adam Theriot, 33, Larose. Contempt of court. Pheonix Zack, 38, Des Allemands. Possession of klonopin; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; illegal use of controlled dangerous substance in presence of person under 17 years old; possession of methampheta-
she couldn’t say for certain that’s what they were. Loved ones cried quietly as Lafourche Parish District Attorney Cam Morvant II displayed photos of the victims’ bodies. Some had to leave the courtroom. Billiot told detectives Carlos Nieves had told his wife to “get her stuff” and leave, and another neighbor, Costin Constantin, testified Monday that the couple would argue about things like money and work. However, Callais said under oath today that detectives found no evidence linking Carlos to the murders. Phillip Hosea, assistant chief for the Lockport Police Department, testified Monday that when he arrived on scene, Carlos Nieves was “highly upset” and tried several times to get back into the apartment. When Izabela was carried out, Hosea had to grab onto Carlos and they ended up on the ground. “My baby, my baby,” Carlos screamed. — Staff Writer Bridget Mire can be reached at 4487639 or bridget.mire@dailycomet.com. Follow her on Twitter @bridget_mire. tion, visit us www.wlf.la.gov. __________________
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New Orleans film studio sends out casting call to locals
Sunday, October 30, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Other Lafourche Parish Council action
—Council entered executive session regarding discussion of the removal of Tommy Lasseigne as Director of Human Resources and Finance. No action was taken. —Council voted against a motion to enter executive session regarding coastal restoration litigation. Councilmen/women Daniel Lorraine, James Bourgeois and Luci Sposito voted in favor. Jerry Lafont, Bo Melvin, Corey Perrillioux, and Armand Autin voted against the measure. Mike Gros and Jerry Jones abstained. —agreed to an ordinance providing $55,086.68 to fund the Edgewood Sanitary Sewer Pump Station Upgrade and Improvement Project. Daniel Lorraine voted against the measure. —proposed establishing a fifteen mile per hour speed limit on East 122nd Street in Galliano. —proposed establishing a ten and one-half ton weight limit on West 115th Street in Galliano. —proposed a Supplemental Appropriation to deobligate $100,000.00 of the Lake Long Drive Drainage Project to fund the Lower Pointe Aux Chene Project to purchase a new pump and pump station. —appointed Albert Martin Jr. to the Parishwide Recreation Advisory Board
Court 13 Films out of New Orleans is in the process of casting very specific roles for its upcoming feature film and are looking to get the word out to communities across southern Louisiana. The film is an adventure story about a group of Louisiana kids who journey off to a magical island. Court 13 works entirely with people who have never acted before, so no acting experience is necessary to be considered for a role. At this time Court 13 is casting young adults between 13-24 as well as boys between 4-5 years old and girls 1-3 years old. The roles are very specific in appearance, as they are meant to portray lead characters at different points in time throughout the film. In order to submit, people can send photos of their children (or themselves if over 18) to c13auditions@gmail.com along with their location and contact number. For more information about the non-profit organization Court 13 arts, visit www.court13arts.org. __________________
mine, less than 28 grams; creation or operation of a clandestine lab for the unlawful use of controlled dangerous substance. Thibodaux Police Department Sparkle Hayes, 26, Thibodaux. Simple criminal damage to property; domestic abuse aggravated assault child endangerment law. Uly Henderson, 21, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment; simple criminal damage to property. Tiarra Stepter, 26, Thibodaux. Turning movements and required signals; contempt of court (4 cts); operating a vehicle with suspended license. Donte Richard, 36, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.
OCTOBER 25, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Paige Clement, 23, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (4 cts); switched plates; possession of xanax. Trevor Bergeron, 47, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts). Aileen Neusetzer, 26, Lafayette. Violation of probation/ parole. Luis Pedraja, 29, Thibodaux. Theft. Rebecca Roberts, 42, Gray. Contempt of court (5 cts). Randy Verdin, 25, Montegut. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Thibodaux Police Department Chad Ayzinne, 26, Thibodaux. Contempt of court; possession of methamphetamine; turning movements and required signals; violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance law; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; violation of stop sign. Gabe McKemie, 20, Houma. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; turning movements and required signals; possession of suboxone; illegal carrying of weapon in presence of controlled dangerous substance.
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for District 5. —appointed Chad Davis to the Parishwide Recreation Advisory Board for District 6. —appointed Thomas Arceneaux to the Parishwide Recreation Advisory Board for District 8. —agreed on three resolutions supporting requests to the Houma-Thibodaux Metropolitan Organization’s Surface Transportation Program for improvements such as turning lanes, sidewalks, and bike lanes in various areas of the parish. —approved the updated Lafourche Parish Emergency Operations Plan. —approved the low bid of Sealevel Construction, Inc. of $1,561,020.00 for the construction of the Parr/Larose Pump Station. —approved a Change Order to the Industrial Park Floodwall Project which increases the contract price in the amount of $90,412.34 for associated drainage work. Jerry Lafont abstained from voting. —amended a resolution to pay for a motor for the TBois Bridge in the amount of $18,598 to be funded from Parishwide Roads and Bridges Maintenance Fund rather than from Road Sales Tax District (RSTD2) Fund. All members were present and voted in favor unless noted.
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Sunday, October 30, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
What a Life!
By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Self control is will make us happier and more peaceful
One fruit of the Holy Spirit is self-control. The fruits of the Holy Spirit are the result of the Holy Spirit’s presence in the life of a Christian. Everyone receives the Holy Spirit the moment he or she accepts Jesus Christ into their lives. The primary purpose of the Holy Spirit coming into a Christian’s life is to change that life into the image of Christ, making us more Christ-like. The first thing we have to recognize is that we need the Spirit’s power in our life to control our passions and desires. Joyce Meyer, a Charismatic Christian author and speaker, has this talk with herself. “I tell you what when I see chocolate chip cookies I can’t just eat one. I’ve got to eat a dozen. I don’t have any self-control. Well, come on! You’re just talking yourself right into the pit! You do have selfcontrol, and you need to start looking at those cookies and saying, ‘If I want you I’ll eat you, and if I don’t I won’t!’ Come on! Talk to that plateful of food! I am born again and baptized in the Holy Ghost! I have the power of the universe inside me, and if I do not want to eat you, I will not eat you! I mean how do you expect to defeat the devil if you can’t even defeat a chocolate chip cookie?” Once we plug into the power of the Holy Spirit, we can work with God to bring order and peace into our lives. An alternative expression for self-control is selfdiscipline. Former Saints’ coach Bum Phillips once said, “The only discipline that lasts is self-discipline.” Too many people are “all over the place” because they do not have God’s Spirit in their lives and they are not
able to discipline themselves. Self-gratification is so predominate in our world today. People want things right away whenever they want them. Gary Ryan Blair, goal-orientated author says, “Self-discipline is an act of cultivation. It requires you to connect today’s actions to tomorrow’s results. There’s a season for sowing a season for reaping. Selfdiscipline helps you know which is which.” This helps us to know the difference of need and wants. When our country was first founded, Benjamin Franklin talked about teaching our children to control their passions. He said, “Educate your children to self-control, to the habit of holding passion and prejudice and evil tendencies subject to an upright and reasoning will, and you have done much to abolish misery from their future and crimes from society.” If everyone followed his advice, we would be living in a better world. Many people today have a hard time dealing with life. They are not disciplined so they seek happiness in drugs or alcohol or other addictive behaviors. Syndicated radio talk show host and author Dennis Prager once said, ‘Happiness is dependent on self-discipline. We are the biggest obstacles to our own happiness. It is much easier to do battle with society and with others than to fight our own nature.” Author Napoleon Hill once said, “If you do not conquer self, you will be conquered by self.” If we let our passions run wild, they will conquer us. Even the ancient Greeks realized the importance of self-control. Plato came out with this statement 350 years before Christ’s birth, “For a person to conquer self is the first and noblest of all victories.” Jesus told us, “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it. For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it. (Matt. 7:13-14) Be focused and disciplined.
Lovell, Reynaud named queens of French Food Festival 2016-17
Whether you spell it with the e or without, Claire seems to be the popular choice for queen of this year’s French Food Festival, which is going on this weekend at the Larose Civic Center. French Food Festival 2016-2017 Miss Queen XLIII is Claire Elizabeth Lovell. She is the 18 year old daughter of Yan Lovell and Tina Ledet Brothers. A 2016 graduate of South Lafourche High School, she currently attends Nicholls State University as a Nursing major. She aspires to one day work at Children’s Hospital and further her education by becoming a nurse practitioner. Claire has been a long time volunteer at the Larose Civic Center. She has helped for festivals and events, such as working food booths and ticket booths with her Granny and friends. “I would always looked forward to the Festival weeks in advance she said,” I couldn’t wait to ride the rides with my friends and try to sample food from every booth,” she said as she laughed. The French Food Festival 2016-2017 Teen Queen
XXXII is Clair Nicole Reynaud. She is the 16 year old daughter of Philionese and Jean’, and the sister of Chloe Reynaud of Cut Off. She attends South Lafourche High School as a Jr and maintains a 3.0 GPA. She hopes to one day continue her education and attend college as a Nursing major. She intends to pursue a degree in this field, as a registered nurse in labor and delivery. Clair’s family association with the Larose Civic Center and the Bayou Civic Club has been long standing. She has volunteered in the family booths for both the Bayou Cajun Festival and the French Food Festival. “As I have observed the many volunteers at the Larose Civic Center’s festivals and other events, I have come to realize the importance of giving back to the community. My tenure as Miss French Food Festival Teen Queen is just a small step towards my commitment of continuous service to my community,” she said. I would like to thank the Larose Civic Center and the Bayou Civic Club for allowing me this amazing op-
portunity. The Board of Directors and the Pageant Committee wish to congratulate Claire and Clair and look forward
to an amazing year during their reign. The French Food Festival is ongoing from October 28 - 30.
Claire Lovell
Clair Reynaud
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