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Economist predicts area to lose another 4,000 jobs next year
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana residents can now get driver’s licenses and identification cards that meet the standards of the federal REAL ID security law, ending years of state refusal to follow the requirements. The Office of Motor Vehicles started issuing REAL ID-compliant licenses and ID cards Monday, after Gov. John Bel Edwards and lawmakers earlier this year agreed to scrap a 2008 state law prohibiting conformity with the federal security standards. Louisianians can choose whether they want a driver’s license or an ID card that complies with the federal law or one that does not. Edwards encouraged people “to make use of this new form of ID.” See Real ID Page 10-A
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VOLUME 51 NUMBER 4
By Emma Discher Daily Comet Staff Writer
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This young visitor to last year’s La Fete Des Vieux Temps gets to sample and chew the juice from a sugar cane stalk peeled and prepared by Glover Chiasson. This year’s Festival opens at 6 on Friday, Oct. 7 and runs through Sunday evening.
Festival of Old Times is back this weekend
The 3rd Annual “La Fete des Vieux Temps”, or Festival of Old Times, will once again be held this weekend, October 7, 8 and 9, on the grounds of the Lafourche Parish Tourist Center in Raceland at the junction of LA 1 and Highway 90. Craft booths will line the entrance to the existing pavilion already on the site, housing both bands and food booths. The festival centers on and spotlights preserving the culture of the community. Beverages will be plenty with beer and soft drinks on the list. The Festival will also feature great Cajun food, live music, pay-one-price rides, several booths of handmade crafts, an old fashioned hog boucherie, a Sauce Piquante cook off, a cane syrup mill, and auctions. What makes this festival different than most festivals will be the demo area. Featured attractions include boats from the Traditional Wooden Boats Museum, basket weaving, moss doll and garfish demos, sugar cane syrup cooking, along with dancing from members of the United
Houma Nation. And don’t forget the Cajun dancing! One thing the organizers are extremely proud of is the mass that will be held on Sunday, October 9th under the pavilion at 9 a.m. The Festival will kickoff on Friday, Oct. 7 with music by “Brennan and Sam” from 6 to 9 p.m. and “The Grove” from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, entertainment begins at 11 a.m. with music by “Tet Dur” till 3 p.m., followed by “Mule Kick” from 4 to 8 p.m., and “Foret Tradition with Travis Thibodaux” from 9 p.m. till 1 a.m. On Sunday, Oct. 9, begin the day with mass at 9 a.m. “Pot 2 La” will entertain the crowd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by “Junior Lacrosse” from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. So make your way out to the 3rd Annual La Fete des Vieux Temps this weekend and experience great food, music, old time exhibitions, arts and crafts, rides and much more! And the weather promises to be great!
1st Annual Fall Decoy and Sportsman Auction
Cajun Heritage Festival organizers will host the First Annual Fall Decoy and Sportsman Auction this Sunday, October 9 at the Larose Civic Center. The event will feature live decoy auctions from world-renowned carvers, along with silent auctions, vendor booths, jambalaya, gumbo and more. The Festival opens at 10 a.m. and admission is free.
Special guest Harvey J. Lewis, author of A Legacy Preserved – Contemporary Louisiana Decoy Carvers, will on hand doing book signings.
Pictured is renowned carver Carl Danos with one of his carvings at a past Cajun Heritage Festival.
State economist Loren Scott told local business leaders that his economic projections show 4,000 more local jobs will be lost in 2017 before the economy levels out in 2018. Scott, professor emeritus at Louisiana State University, gave his annual report this afternoon at the Cypress Columns in Gray. Last year he predicted the area would lose 2,000 jobs in 2016 then gain 1,000 in 2017. His predictions are now more pessimistic after 5,600 jobs were lost in 2016. “You have lost 10 percent of your jobs in the last two years,” Scott said. “You have lost a total of 10,400 jobs. Percentage terms, you’re the worst-hit area of the state. In absolute terms you’re the second worst behind Lafayette.” The losses Scott predicts next year amount to about 4.3 percent of all jobs held in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes. See Jobs Page 10-A
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CB Electrical Supplies recently opened in Golden Meadow. Owner Micah Thibodaux also owns and operates Cajun Breakers in Morgan City, which is well known for supplying the marine and oilfield industry with hard to find items. He has teamed up with new store manager Rodney Doucet who has been serving the area for many years in the electrical and A/C industry. CB Electrical Supplies is located at 20964 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow and is open Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with after hours call outs available. The store can be reached by phone at 985-475-4604 or by fax at 985-475-4606 and by email at sales@cbelect.net. Pictured are Rodney Doucet, Micah Thibodaux and Bill Longbrake.
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Wednesday, October 5, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
LaSalette craft show slated for this weekend
Council on Aging to host health fair Oct. 6
The Lafourche Council on Aging will host their annual health fair on Thursday, October 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at the LCOA office, 4876 Hwy 1., Raceland (old Wal-mart building). Vendors will offer services and important information. The health fair is for seniors 50 years and older.
Anger management classes to begin Thurs.
The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Fireworks Anger Management classes, (3 two-hour sessions for ages 18 and over), from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, October 6, 13, and 20. Limited space is available. To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux, with $150 enrollment fee (money order only). For more information call 985-446-0643.
Rosary march, 5K slated for Oct. 8
The Heart of Jesus Dominican Laity Chapter of Lockport will have its third annual Rosary March for Life and 5k Fun Run on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Bayou Side Park in Lockport. The 5k run starts at 8 a.m. and Rosary March starts 8:30. Donations of $25 will benefit the Crossroads Pregnancy Resource Center, Dominican Nuns and Dominican Laity Heart of Jesus Lockport. To register, email Heartofjesus2009@gmail.co m.
The Ladies of LaSalette will hold their annual fall craft show on Sunday, Oct. 9, at the LaSalette Center in Golden Meadow from 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. The layout for the crafters will allow easy flow to each booth either inside or outside. Artists and crafters with original works are encouraged to participate in this year’s show. Spaces are available for a fee of $50. For more information and/or a registration form, please call Paula Morgan at 985-691-2479 or Our Lady of Prompt Succor Rectory at 985-475-5428.
Book fair slated for Oct. 10 at St. Anne
Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital will host a “Books are Fun” book fair on Monday, October 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, October 11 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the hospital lobby.
SLHS announces homecoming activities
South Lafourche High School will host various events prior to and during its homecoming on Friday, Oct. 14. On Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. a pirogue race will take place in the bayou across from SLHS. On Thursday, Oct. 13 at 3 p.m., messy games will take place in the back yard of SLHS. On Friday, Oct. 14, a reception will be given for the 2016 SLHS Homecoming Court and returning graduates from the classes of 2006, 1996, 1986, 1976, and the 1966 classes of LCO and Golden Meadow in the commons area of SLHS from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. SLHS faculty and staff invite all past graduates over the last 50 years as well as all past homecoming queens and kings to participate in the festivities and 50th year celebration by walking across the field at
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5:40 p.m. The presentation of the 2016 Homecoming Court will follow at approximately 5:50 p.m. The homecoming dance will begin after the football game on Friday and end at 1 a.m. At the dance, the presentation of the 2016 Homecoming Court will begin at 11:30 p.m.
Catholic adults invited to meeting Oct. 12
The Heart of Jesus Dominican Laity is extending its annual “Come and See” invitation to Catholic adults, 18-years of age or older, and in good standing with the church, to become familiar with the vocation and calling to serve through the Laity. The group is dedicated to prayer, study, preaching, and community. The meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month in the Cenacle Room of the Dominican Monastery on Church Street in Lockport. For more info., call Jene DeCuir at 532-3590.
Pointe au Saucisse reunion set for mid Oct.
A reunion will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15 for people who are from or have lived in the Pointe au Saucisse area. The reunion will be held at the Golden Meadow Oak Ridge Park between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Attendees should bring their own picnic lunch, drinks and chairs.
Registration open for Pedro tourney benefit
SLHS Project Graduation is sponsoring a Pedro Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Lafourche Shriner’s building, across from SLHS stadium. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the games starting at 6 p.m. Players must be 21 years of age or older. Double eliminations. $50 per team donation or $25 per person donation. First place prize will be four Saints tickets. Half and Half Raffle will be done. Food and drinks will also be available to purchase. To register or if you would like to help/donate, contact Tina Georges at 985-258-3020 or Katie Alario at 985-677-7826.
Fourth annual candlelight vigil planned for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The annual candlelight vigil for domestic violence victims and survivors will be held on Tuesday, October 18, at 6 p.m. at the Lafourche Central Market in Raceland, the public is invited to attend. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and The P.A.C.T., Place Supervised Visitation and Exchange Center, have teamed up with the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office and The Haven Domestic Violence Program to host the vigil. The theme of this year’s vigil is “A Walk in My Shoes.” The vigil will honor the
Shelf Space By: Katina Gaudet
Lafourche library branches win Teen Read Week grant Katina Gaudet Lafourche Parish Public Library
Two Lafourche library branches have won 2016 Teen Read Week grants. The Lockport and South Lafourche branches will be offering tweens and teens an opportunity to get creative, get techy, and more in October, thanks to $1,000 grants from the Young Adult Library Services Association, funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Teen Read Week is a national literacy initiative. Each year, libraries across the nation compete for grant funding to conduct Teen Read Week (TRW) programs to encourage teens to read more. This year, Teen Read Week will be celebrated from October 9 through October 15, but the Lockport and South Lafourche branches will host TRW programs throughout October. Teens can take part in digital book clubs, create their own books or zines, use programming languages to create their own
memory of those victims who died because of domestic violence, the victims who are surviving every day in their homes of violence, and to celebrate the survivors who have left the abuse and are now living violence-free. Louisiana ranks second in the nation for the number of women murdered by men. At this year’s vigil, 38 victims from Louisiana who died this past year due to domestic violence will be honored. “The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has long been a strong advocate for victims of domestic violence,” said Sheriff Webre. “Through this effort again
this year, we hope to continue to bring awareness to the issue. Not only has this agency helped develop legislation to help prevent domestic violence, but we have also been a model agency showing others how to implement new regulations such as firearm divestiture for domestic abuse offenders.” Follow the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office on social media to learn daily facts and statistics on domestic violence throughout the month of October. For more information about the candlelight vigil, please contact The P.A.C.T. Place at (985) 532-4390.
comics, and more. All Teen Read Week programs are free. Registration might be required given limited spacing. Tweens and teens can create their own book or zine, spooky or otherwise, this month from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays in October at the South Lafourche Branch, 16241 E. Main Street, in Cut Off. Just drop by the library during that time to get started. All supplies will be provided, and lunch will be served to participants at 11:30 a.m. Tweens’ and teens’ books will be digitized, and those taking part in the program will receive printed copies of their books as keepsakes. Please call the library at (985) 632-7140 to sign up. Those ages 8 and up can take part in a digital book club using the library system’s new Kindle eReaders to group-share the new Minecraft story Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: From Seeds to Swords using a free library app at the Lockport Library, 720 Crescent Avenue. The Book Code Book Club will take place at 4 p.m. on October 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14.
Tweens and teens can use programming language to create a comic about their lives, create Minecraft mods and much more during the Lockport Library’s Hour of Code at 4 p.m. on October 18, October 19, and October 20. Use library technology and resources to create, post and share content at the Lockport Library’s Media Lab for those ages 11 through 17. Learn to make your own app in a two-part workshop beginning at 4 p.m. on October 21 and continuing at 4 p.m. on October 26. Use Gamestar Mechanics to create a game about yourself using a penname to share with another member in the Lockport Branch Library’s gaming group at 4 p.m. on October 27. Sign up for the above mentioned programs by stopping by or calling the library at (985) 532-3158. For information about Teen Read Week activities at the Lafourche Parish Public Library’s other library branches, visit the library’s at website www.lafourche.org or call your local library branch.
Katina Gaudet is the librarian at the South Lafourche Branch Library. She can be reached at (985) 632-7140 or kgaudet@lafourche.org.
Registration ongoing for Golden Meadow 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 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, bring your own camera. There will also be other en-
tertainment for the kids along with treats. Anyone taking part in the parade should be at the park no later 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.
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Engagements
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Louviere- Guidry
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin E. Louviere announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Michelle Louviere to Wesley Paul Guidry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Guidry. The wedding will be on October 14, 2016 at 7 p.m. at St. Hilary of Poitiers Church in Raceland. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Gene and Patricia Bourgeois and the late Norris and Anna Mae Louviere, Sr. The prospective groom is the grandson of Benny and Gert Matherne and the late Sidney and Shirley Guidry.
Callais - Martin
Rebel and Rodney Callais, Jr. announce the engagement of Lauren Nicole Callais to Wesley David Martin, son of Stacie and David Martin. The wedding will take place on October 14, 2016 at St. Joseph Church in Galliano. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Janet Sanamo and the late Warren Sanamo, Sr. and Olivia Callais and the late Rodney Callais, Sr. The prospective groom is the grandson of Geraldine and Ernest Esponge, Sr. and Franks Martin and the late Ida Ann Martin.
Dupuis-Guidry
Marybeth and Thomas “Tommy” Dupuis, Jr. of Maurice, LA along with Troy and Kim Guidry of Galliano, LA announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Rilee Elizabeth Dupuis and Dirk Phillip Guidry. Grandparents of the bride are Gladys Trahan and the late Robert L. Trahan of Maurice and Randy Keller, Judy Keller, and the late Thomas Dupuis of Lafayette. Grandparents of the groom are Joyce Simoneaux and the late James Simoneaux of Galliano, and the late Peggy and Jake Guidry, Sr. of Larose.
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Slates
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Slates were married on September 10, 2016. Kevin is the son of John Slates of Jensen Beach, Florida and Christine States of Palmyra, Pennsylvania. Angela is the daughter of Norman P. Chiasson and the late Mrs. Marietta (Weezie) Chiasson of Lockport. Wedding and Engagement Story and Photo Guidelines
Engagement photographs and announcements MUST be received NO LATER than two weeks before the wedding date. Photos brought in any later than that are not guaranteed to be published. Wedding photos and stories should be received as soon as possible after the wedding. Wedding photos and stories received months after the event may not get published. Also, only 50th Anniversary photos and fifth generation family photos and stores are accepted.
Chiasson - Lopez
Mr. and Mrs. Philip G. Chiasson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kourtni Lyn Chiasson, to Matthew Scott Lopez, son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott G. Lopez. The wedding will take place on October 15, 2016 at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Julia Matherne and the late Tilman Matherne, Clara Mae Chiasson and the late Clyde Chiasson. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mary Ellen LaBiche and the late Jean Whitney Labiche, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Sherry Lopez.
The Heart of Jesus Dominican Laity Chapter of Lockport will have the 3rd Annual Rosary March for Life and 5k Fun Run on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Bayou Side Park in Lockport. The 5k run starts at 8 a.m. and Rosary March at 8:30. Donations of $25 will benefit the Crossroads Pregnancy Resource Center, Dominican Nuns and Dominican Laity Heart of Jesus Lockport. To register, email Heartofjesus2009@gmail.com. Pictured are some participants at last year’s Rosary March.
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A Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course has been scheduled for October 17, 18, and 19, at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility, 3451 Hwy. 182, Raceland. This self-defense course is designed exclusively for women and will take place over the course of all three days. The class will begin at 6 p.m. and end around 9:30 p.m. each day. Participants must attend all three days. Course instruction will be provided by certified R.A.D. instructions from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. The cost of the course is $10 to cover the cost of course materials. Class size is limited, and advance registration is required. Deadline to register is Friday, Oct.14. For more information, contact Captain Lafate Day at (985) 449-4485 or email at lafate-day@lpso.net.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A new audit finds Louisiana’s Corrections Department paid $3.6 million over three years for a computer system to track inmates that never functioned properly and was shut down after a month. Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera’s office released the findings Monday, saying the contract began in July 2012, aimed at updating an offender management system built in the 1980s. But the audit says the new computer system was a failure. Purpera’s office says it went up June 15, 2015, and was taken offline July 31, 2015. The department returned to its old system. The audit says the department is evaluating the possibility of another upgrade of the system. Ken Pastorick, a spokesman for the Corrections Department, said in a statement that the agency is evaluating its options, “up to and including litigation.” He added that the department relied on a contractor to design the computer system. ___
published Brown’s book “Murder in the Bayou,” have made statements that “were known to be false when made or were made with malicious intent and reckless disregard for the truth.” The book, about the killings of eight prostitutes in Jefferson Davis Parish, includes a chapter claiming Boustany was involved with some of the women. Brown cites multiple anonymous sources and does not allege Boustany is involved in the slayings. Boustany has called the allegations “despicable lies.” Contacted about the lawsuit, Brown referenced a previous statement he issued that said: “I stand by what I reported in my book.” The book’s release last month came at a particularly sensitive time for Boustany, ahead of the Nov. 8 election in which he is one of the leading candidates in the race for an open U.S. Senate seat. Twenty-four candidates are in the Senate race, a seat open because Republican David Vitter isn’t running for re-election. The race is expected to be decided in a Dec. 10 runoff. ___
Louisiana congressman sues over prostitution allegations
Thibodaux-based Rouse supermarket chain expands in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Thibodaux-based Rouses Markets is increasing its presence in the Baton Rouge area. The Advocate reports that the grocery chain is acquiring the nine locations of LeBlanc’s Food Stores.
LeBlanc’s has two stores in Gonzales, and one each in Baton Rouge, Prairieville, Zachary, Donaldsonville, Plaquemine, Plattenville and Hammond. The deal will give Thibodaux-based Rouses 54 locations, including 10 in metro Baton Rouge. Financial details were not disclosed. The deal had been in the works since the summer. ___
Duterte tells Obama ‘you can go to hell,’ warns of breakup
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte told President Barack Obama “you can go to hell” in a speech Tuesday that was his strongest tirade so far against the U.S. over its criticism of his deadly anti-drug campaign, adding that he may eventually decide to “break up with America.” Since becoming president in June, Deuterte has had an uneasy relationship with the U.S. and with Obama and has declared intentions to bolster relations with China and Russia as he revamps Philippine foreign policy that has long leaned on Washington. The brash-speaking leader also has been hypersensitive to criticism over his anti-drug crackdown, which has left more than an estimated 3,000 suspected drug dealers and pushers dead in just three months, alarming the United Nations, the EU, the U.S. and human rights watchdogs.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany of Louisiana filed a defamation lawsuit Monday against the author and publisher of a book that alleges the Republican congressman was involved with prostitutes who were later killed. The lawsuit claims author Ethan Brown and Simon & Schuster, which
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Trojans fall to Braves after blowing big leads Gazette Sports Reports
The undefeated season is over for Central Lafourche. The Trojans fell to H.L. Bourgeois 42-35 on Friday night – the team’s first setback of the season after opening with four-straight wins. Central Lafourche coach Keith Menard said the loss stings – especially considering that the Trojans led 21-0 after the first quarter and 35-14 in the third quarter. But he added that the challenge for the team is to keep getting better in the coming weeks – especially considering how tough the team’s schedule is in the second half of the season. “It hurts because we felt like we could have done some things to put the ballgame away,” Menard said. “But give credit to H.L. Bourgeois. They made some plays late in the game and did some things to shift everything to their favor. We’ve got to keep getting better. We’ve got to keep working as players and as coaches. This week, we will evaluate a lot of things. We have to make sure we’re putting the right players in the right positions to succeed.” It looked for a while like the Trojans would beat the Braves easily. Central Lafourche’s defense stifled H.L. Bourgeois early on, forcing turnovers on three-straight drives to take control of the game. With the extra possessions, the Trojans thrived, using three-straight touchdowns to take a 21-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. The first touchdown was a 7-yard strike from quarterback Jake Allemand to slot receiver Gage Bourg, which made the score 8-0 after a successful 2-point conversion. The Trojans also got touchdowns from Nelton Allen (4-yard run) and David Robinson (36-yard pass) in the quarter. But then the Braves battled back. Using a run-heavy set,
H.L. Bourgeois scored twice to open the second quarter – both on touchdown runs from halfback Ricky Vaughn. Those scores cut the lead to 2114. But the Trojans answered that initial Braves wave with one of their own – scoring both at the end of the first half and then at the beginning of the third quarter to go on top 35-14. Allen hit Kenneth Poindexter on the score before halftime. Allen pushed forward from a yard out in the third quarter to give the team its 21-point lead. But that was all for the Trojans. H.L. Bourgeois dominated the rest of the game, using Vaughn and quarterback Jude Lecompte to take control of the game. The Braves scored twice before the end of the third quarter, which cut the Trojans lead to 35-28. In the fourth, the momentum never changed. The Braves forced a turnover with 3:49 to play, and quickly turned it into gold on a 66-yard run from LeCompte, which tied the game. The Braves then forced the Trojans to go three and out, but Menard rolled the dice, attempting a fake punt on fourth down and 10 yards to go from his own 35-yard-line. The try failed, and the Braves took over the ball. A couple plays later, they drove straight down the field and won the game on a 1-yard run by Vaughn with 19 seconds to play. Menard said the fake punt call was his. He added that the setbacks the team faced in the final half were uncharacteristic of the team’s season. The Trojans will take on Thibodaux next week in Mathews. “We’ll have a good week of practice,” Menard said. “We can’t go 10-0 anymore, but we still can get to all of our other goals. We’re still upbeat and united, and we’re ready to get back onto the field.”
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced the final three Concealed Handgun Training Courses for the year to be held at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility located at 3451 Highway 182 in
Raceland. The first class will be offered on Saturday, Oct. 15, followed by classes scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Dec. 10. Each class will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until approximately 5:00 p.m. with a break for lunch. The cost for the course is $110, and advance registration is suggested due to limited class size. This course is a prerequisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana. For more information, please contact Captain Lafate Day at (985) 4494485 or by email at lafateday@lpso.net. Participants will need to bring 50 rounds of ammunition, eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are sufficient), and ear protection (muffs or plugs).
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___ Tarpons fall to Plaquemine South Lafourche didn’t play its best on Friday against Plaquemine. The end result was the team’s fourth-straight loss of the season. The Tarpons shot themselves in the foot repeatedly on Friday – either with penalties, bad snaps, special teams gaffs or turnovers. The end result was a 29-13 loss against the Green Devils – one which was disappointing to coach Brandon Nowlin, because he felt it was a game the team had in its grasp. “I liked how we’ve played, and I thought we’ve gotten better here in the last couple of weeks,” Nowlin said. “But tonight, we’re disappointed. Tonight, that was one of our poorest performances we’ve had here – if not the worst. That’s on me. That’s on our coaches. We’ve got to fix some of those errors and get our players playing their best ball here with district now here.” The Tarpons actually led the game early, but just couldn’t ever build on their momentum. Plaquemine scored first on a short field goal, which put them up 3-0 at the end of the first quarter. After that kick, the Tarpons drove straight down the field and scored – a long drive capped by a 1yard yard score by Corbin Allen on fourth down to make it 7-3. The rest of the first half swung toward Plaquemine. The Green Devils went 66 yards on 11 plays for a touchdown after the Tar-
pons score – a drive capped by a short run by Kevin Dominique in which he fumbled the ball near the goal line, but it was recovered into the end zone. With it, they led 10-7. After that score, the Green Devils went up 17-7 after Trey Williams stepped in front of quarterback Jaydon Cheramie’s pass and took it into the end zone. After the pick, South Lafourche drove down the field and scored – a 6-yard from Cheramie to make the game 17-13. But right before half, Plaquemine scored on a 78-yard halfback pass from Khamoran Riley to Percy Butler to send the game into halftime with the Green Devils on top 23-13. “That’s just been the story of the season,” Nowlin said. “We can’t sustain our momentum – in all phases of the game. When we get it, we have a hard time building on it. We had an interception for a touchdown tonight and two, one-play touchdown drives. Throw that into the fire with a bunch of penalties and it’s hard to win a ballgame.” In the second half, the defenses stiffened, but Plaquemine put the game on ice when Dominique broke the line of scrimmage and took the ball 80yards to the house to bring the game to its final margin. The Tarpons open district play Thursday night at Morgan City. NOTE: That game was scheduled for Friday, but has been moved up 24 hours to accommodate the Tigers’ fall break.
Tabary’s 376 yard passing propels McNeese St past Nicholls
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — James Tabary threw for 376 yards, the secondhighest mark in school history, and two touchdown passes to lead McNeese State to a 38-13 win over Nicholls on Saturday night. Running back Ryan Ross caught nine passes for 110 yards to go along with two rushing scores for the Cowboys (3-2, 2-1 Southland Conference). Kylon Highshaw added an 80-yard TD reception for McNeese State, which has beaten the Colonels nine
straight times overall and nine straight at home. Andre Fuller intercepted Nicholls’ quarterback Chase Fourcade’s pass and returned it 27 yards for an early 7-0 Cowboys lead. A Ross rushing touchdown and a Tabary passing TD to Parker Orgeron made it 21-3 at halftime. The Colonels (1-3, 1-1) never seriously threatened in the second half. Fourcade threw for 341 yards and C.J. Bates had 94 yards receiving for the Colonels.
Brees, Saints head into bye after stunning the Chargers, 35-34 Wednesday, October 5, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints go into their bye week with their first win of the season, a crazy comeback against Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers. Brees and the Saints rallied with two touchdowns in the final 4 minutes, 50 seconds for a stunning 35-34 victory after the Chargers blew a 13-point lead by committing two crucial turnovers. “A collective effort,” said Brees, who spent his first five NFL seasons with the Chargers before suffering a shoulder injury and being allowed to leave as a free agent. “We all felt we were meant to win this game no matter what had happened up to that point. Players made plays on both sides of the ball.” With the Chargers trying to protect a 34-21 lead, Melvin Gordon fumbled and Darryl Tapp recovered at the San Diego 13, setting up Brees’ 5-yard TD pass to Michael Thomas on fourth-and-2 to pull to 3428 with 4:50 to go. Travis Benjamin then fumbled after a reception and Nate Stupar recovered at the San Diego 31. Seven plays later, fullback John Kuhn scored his third TD of the game, on a 1-yard run. The PAT made it 3534. Rivers, who was Brees’ understudy for his first two NFL seasons, was intercepted by B.W. Webb with 1:10 to go. It was the first win for the Saints (1-3) and the third time this season the Chargers (1-3) blew a late lead. Here are some takeaways from the Saints’ big win: BYE TIME: “It’s a good way to go into the bye week feeling good about it,” Stupar said. “instead of 0-4 it’s 1-3. We’ve just got to build from this, watch the film to get better and continue to use this moment to carry on throughout the bye week.” REFLECTION: When the Saints came to Qualcomm Stadium to stretch their legs after a long flight
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Saturday, Brees walked to the spot in the west end zone where he suffered a career-changing injury on the last day of 2005, and said a prayer. “It was a great time of reflecting, of just how far I’ve come and our team has come,” Brees said. It was the first time Brees played at Qualcomm Stadium since Dec. 31, 2005, when he injured his throwing shoulder in his final appearance as Chargers quarterback. He had surgery and was allowed to leave as a free agent, signing with New Orleans. That gave the starting job to Rivers. “That last game in San Diego, I thought my career might have been over,” Brees said. “As I walked off the field, I thought it might be the last game I would ever play.” COOL BREES: After the final gun, Brees ran over to the stands and traded high-fives with jubilant Saints fans. After showering and doing postgame interviews, he came back out on the field with several family members and friends. He said his kids have seen the highlight tape from his excellent 2004 season so many times that he wanted to let them recreate some plays on the field. WHITE HOT: Chargers coach Mike McCoy was furious after watching the meltdown. See Saints Page 6-A
Gautreaux wins third week’s contest
The winner of the third week of the Lafourche Gazette Football Contest is Cherise Gautreaux of Raceland. Charise’s entrant tied with several others with 6 wrong but hers came closest to the tiebreakers. 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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After much-needed breaks, Saints get to take a break Wednesday, October 5, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints fullback John Kuhn plans to stay in New Orleans during his team’s Week 5 bye and try to get his first real taste of life in the Big Easy. That option became a lot more attractive after he scored three touchdowns in the Saints’ first victory of the season in San Diego. “I won’t feel like I have to have a hood up at all times,” said Kuhn, who joined the Saints in August and knows what it’s like to mingle with a passionate fan base from his nine seasons with Green Bay. The Saints might be 0-4 now if not for a trio of Chargers turnovers inside the final seven minutes of New Orleans’ 35-34 victory on Sunday. Then again, they were not far off from being 3-1, either. New Orleans led Oakland in Week 1 until the Raiders scored a touchdown with 47 seconds left, and then added a bold, do-or-die 2-point conversion for a 3534 victory. The Saints still had a 61-yard field-goal attempt for the win as time expired, but Wil Lutz’s kick narrowly swerved wide left. In Week 2, the Saints lost to the Giants on a field goal in the final seconds. Only one of New Orleans’ losses didn’t go down to the wire — a 45-32 setback against Atlanta in Week 3. So the Saints head into their week off with at least a measure of hope they’ll start winning more during the last three quarters of their schedule. “We had a couple of close games at the beginning of the season that could have swung the other way,” defensive end Cameron Jordan said. “When you come out with those wins, it helps build confidence for the young guys and helps mold the team.” The bye also comes at what appears to be a preferable time for the Saints, who have been riddled with an unusual number of early
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season injuries to key players. It is unclear whether starting left tackle Terron Armstead (knee), starting middle linebacker James Laurinaitis (quad), projected starting linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (quad), tight end Josh Hill (ankle) and left guard Senio Kelemete (hamstring) will return from injuries by the time New Orleans next takes the field at Carolina on Oct. 16. Ellerbe, however, appeared close to returning this past week, and another week off certainly helps the other hobbled players. Meanwhile, players including safety Kenny Vaccaro (ankle) and receiver Willie Snead (toe) just returned from recent injuries on Sunday. They could use more time to heal. And in just a few more weeks, starting cornerback Delvin Breaux and firstround draft choice Sheldon Rankins, a projected starter at defensive tackle, could be back. Both of them have fractured fibulas. “We’ve got a lot of guys that we need to get back healthy, which will make us a lot better team,” said Vaccaro, adding that he’ll be staying in New Orleans this week. “I’ve got to get treatment on my ankle; it was really sore (Sunday), so I’ll have to get treatment throughout the week.” On Sunday, the Chargers, who led by 13 before their offensive meltdown,
lambasted themselves for giving the game away. For the Saints, it begged the question: Was their first victory cause for validation, or nothing more than a brief reprieve? Many Saints players saw it as the latter, because they played hard until the end and capitalized on San Diego mistakes in the clutch. Even before the Chargers’ turnovers, the Saints’ defense bowed up in its territory to force a field goal and keep the game a twopossession affair. Then came the fumbles, one of which was caused by a heavy hit from safety Vonn Bell, while the other just seemed to slip from the grasp of Chargers receiver Travis Benjamin. “A lot of times with turnovers, it’s just capitalizing on the offense’s mistakes,” Vaccaro said. “If guys aren’t running to the ball, we wouldn’t have recovered the fumbles.” Even after the Saints took the lead, the defense, which came in ranked 31st in the NFL, had to stop star quarterback Philip Rivers from driving into field goal range. The Chargers went backward and B.W. Webb’s interception of a fourthdown pass sealed it. “We needed that win and I don’t care what form or fashion it came in,” Vaccaro said.
MARK LONG AP Sports Writer
percent of his passes for 762 yards, with six touchdowns and two interceptions, in three games. Former Purdue starter Austin Appleby filled in for him the last two games, throwing three TDs and a pick. He also was sacked four times. LSU coach Ed Orgeron said he is “very familiar” with Del Rio, adding, “I know his dad really well.” Orgeron said the possibility of Del Rio’s return speaks to the confidence that Florida coaches have in the recently hobbled quarterback. “That means he can probably run the offense better than the other guy,” Orgeron said. “That would be an assumption on my part only.” Although Del Rio’s return likely would help the offense, which ranks 77th in the nation and ninth in the SEC, the Gators could be without starting left tackle David Sharpe (shoulder) against the Tigers (3-2, 2-1). If he can’t play, his absence would trigger several moves up front. More concerning for Florida is its defensive front. McElwain was uncertain about the health of his entire starting defensive line against the Tigers. Defensive end Jordan Sherit (leg) and defensive tackle Joey Ivie (thumb) sat out Florida’s 13-6 win at Vanderbilt and will miss several more weeks. Sherit will have arthroscopic surgery. Defensive tackle Caleb Brantley (finger) and defensive end Bryan Cox Jr. (leg) also could be sidelined against LSU. Those would be major losses, especially if LSU running back Leonard Fournette returns from a nagging ankle injury. “I don’t know if he’s going to play,” Orgeron said Monday of Fournette, referring to the star running back’s status as “dayby-day.” But even without Fournette, LSU set a school record for offensive yards against an SEC opponent with 634 against Missouri on Saturday night. That included 418 yards on the ground, with Derrius Guice and Darrel Williams each rushing for 100 or more yards. ___
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Florida QB Del Rio could be back against LSU
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback Luke Del Rio has spent the last two weeks watching from the sidelines, and he probably wanted to turn away at times. The Gators managed just 338 yards and 20 points in their last six quarters, a humbling output for an offense that expected to be dramatically improved this season. Del Rio might be able to provide the lackluster unit a boost. Coach Jim McElwain said Monday that Del Rio will practice this week and could play against LSU on Saturday. Del Rio missed the last two games with a sprained left knee. The Gators (4-1, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) went 1-1 without him. “We’ll see exactly where and how much that swells and where the pain is and where the stability is,” McElwain said. “But this was something I know Luke had kind of been targeting a little bit. His mindset is he’s going to play. And that’s good. That’s what you want.” Del Rio completed 61
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“In a Small Pond” By Leroy Martin Radio Daze IV Enter Floyd Soileau For 25 years I was a part of the recording industry. A small, minor, irreverent, paltry, unimportant, minuscule part, but a part never the less. It’s more, but that’s my thesaurus limit describing insignificant. It started with Edison cylinders, then 10-inch shellac 78 rpm disks with a small hole to 7-inch 45 rpm discs with a large hole to 12-inch 33 rpm L.P. vinyl albums to 1 and 8 tract cassettes to compact discs with a medium size hole to MP3. Who else can give you the history of an industry in one paragraph? In 1960 Roy Vicknair had engineered Vin Bruce’s first Swallow recording session at K.L.F.T studio in Golden Meadow. Take notes, these are historic moments in South Louisiana music trivia and a pop quiz will follow, now to continue. I had two songs on tape and was off to Ville Platte. Vin was working so I took a day off, (on taxpayers’ dime, forgive me.) On arrival Floyd played the tape and said, “Wow! Who engineered this?” I answered: “Roy Vicknair on a one tract ampex recorder and two mikes.” Floyd, a man of few words said, “The quality is
very close to sessions I pay hundreds of dollars for. Roy should get his ears insured. I’m shipping it to the pressing plant today with an order of 1,000.” He would re-order many more times. It was 10 a.m. as I headed back thinking “Mission Accomplished”! I stopped at the Assessor’s office and told my secretary, “I feel better so I thought I’d check the mail and catch up on some work.” My conscience felt better since I had only missed half a day. The session cost me forty dollars, $15 for soft drinks, beer and snacks, and $25 for Roy, which he declined but I insisted. The musicians were returning past favors. Studio cost? Mr. Leo Theriot didn’t send a bill and I never asked. Less than a week after the record was released I got a call from Floyd. “The records are selling so well I had to order another 2000. I need an LP album on Vin immediately. Get Roy Vicknair to engineer with the same musician plus a good fiddle player. If you added an accordion I’d sell more here but less in your area which is what I’m aiming at so no accordion. I want Vin to rerecord his 6 Columbia Cajun songs plus 6 traditional Cajun favorites including Harry Choates’ “Jole Blon”, Doc Guidry’s
“Chere Cherie” and Moon Mullican’s “Big Texas” among others.” A piece of cake! Every Cajun musician knew those songs by heart. Mack Cheramie and Harry Anselmi played with Vin and I once again called back favors from my musician friends, but Gene Rodrigue and Luke Charpentier, Jr. were not available. The recording sessions story continues next week, but now a personal disclosure. Vin Bruce is often part of my stories and that’s because for 83 of my 87 years he was part of my “musical, political and cultural” memoirs. We played music together for 30 years but we were friends long before and today he is my only close friend still alive. We traveled to 12 states and 2 foreign countries, sometimes with spouses Dot and Aline and experienced many happy, sad and poignant episodes, some I’ve written about, some I will and some I will not, but here’s a funny one: Until recently, when his legs, like mine, gave out, he would sing when invited, often, at an elder person’s birthday party or public functions, gratis of course. Recently he sang a hymn for a friend’s funeral and a lady told me about it. “I got ‘frissons’ as he sang and his voice was as good as it was twenty years ago,” she said. I told Vin about it and he said, “Lee, I had laryngitis and couldn’t sing a note, but I had promised so I took an old cassette, put it in the church P.A. and lip synced into a dead mike.” Yes, his voice should have been as good as it was 20 years ago because she was listening to him sing 20 years ago. Bye now!
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“That performance in the second half is flat-out unacceptable,” McCoy said. “From the very opening kickoff return all the way to the very end. You cannot turn the ball over at critical times when you are trying to put the game away. Two times in a row. We absolutely gave this one away.” So what next? “I know one way and that is to come in tomorrow and work my (rear end) off and get this team ready to go to Oakland,” McCoy said. “I don’t worry about any of that. I’m coaching this football team the way I know how to do it and we are going to grind.” NO LEAD IS SAFE: The Chargers seemed to have it in control after Rivers directed a 14-play, 74-yard scoring drive capped by Gordon’s second 1-yard scoring run of the game to give the Chargers a 31-21 lead with 12:15 to play. Rivers kept the drive alive with a pinpoint, 16-yard completion to Tyrell Williams to the New Orleans 7-yard line. Josh Lambo kicked a 47-yard field goal with 8:39 left to make it 34-21. Rivers said the Chargers still believe in McCoy. “You look up and I
don’t know anything in the last six minutes that he could have done differently,” Rivers said. “Yeah, we still believe. ... Out of all games played so far this year, I feel as players we should have won them all. But we sit here and we’ve only won one of them.” ___ Online: http://pro32.ap.org/poll and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL
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Wednesday, October 5, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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. _________________ 2BR, 1ba. House for Sale: Kitchen and dining room together, living room, shed, carport, 22kw Generac generator. 122 West 177th St., Galliano. $60,000. 985637-9769. _________________ 2BR, 1ba. House for Sale: Large deck and cabana. 137 Terrebonne Lane, Golden Meadow. Appraised at $98,000. Asking $72,000. Call 985714-2860. _________________ House For Sale, Rent or Lease: 3 bedroom/ 2 bath. Info, call (985) 258-3507. _________________ House For Sale: 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Located at 105 West 72nd Street, Cut Off. Asking $90,000. Contact Randy at 985791-1308. _________________
BUSINESSES
Office For Sale: Owner financing or lease. For pictures e m a i l :  M 1 T 2 M 3 @gmail.com. Call 985-696-3132. _________________
WE NEED
YOU!
Daily Comet
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. _________________
LAND
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. _________________
FOR RENT
For Rent: Now accepting applications for a 2 bedroom mobile home. Contact Tommy at 985-6374133. _________________ For Rent: one bedroom, one bath apartment on Hwy 3235 in Golden Meadow offering appliances, washer and dryer. Water is included. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. $500/ month; $500/deposit. FMI: Call 985-7987433 or 985-6376258. _________________
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 www.coteblancheapartments.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
Buying? Selling? Call Me!
Angela Gisclair, Realtor
985-691-3773
MLS#123196: This charming 3BR; 2ba Acadian Style home is MOVE IN READY! Fabulously remodeled kitchen, and metal roof are two perks of the home. Storage shed and covered attachment as well. Call for your showing today! $189,000
MLS# 123133: This charming all-electric 1800 sqft 3BR 2ba ranch style has beautiful exposed beams on the ceiling in the living area.The kitchen/dining area has a breakfast bar and a beautiful view of the large backyard. Flooring throughout the home is very well kept Congoleum. Garage has been closed in so it can serve as an office or bonus room. Covered patio area. A large twostory barn with a covered wing provides . Very clean and ready to move in. $165,000 MLS# 120767: MOTIVATED SELLER....This 2BR, 2ba is incredibly spacious. Bonus room can easily be made into 3rd BR. Situated in well established family neighborhood on two lots. Wood and ceramic floors throughout, master BR has en-suite with a large soaking tub, recently redone front porch with railings and solar lights, recovered wood porch, unattached shed with power, 40x20 carport, all appliances remain with house, RHINO-shield coating and blown-in insulation in the attic. $199,000 MLS# 120622: Seller is willing to do Lease-Purchase MOVE IN READY.... Mobile Home sitting on a large lot in a well established neighborhood, has 3BR, 2ba, wood laminate flooring in the living room, most furniture stays and ALL appliances. Metal roof is only 2-3 years old and gutters were added about 1 year ago. Unattached spacious workshop can function as garage. $45,000
MLS# 121043: The 3BR, 2ba. home has a bonus room that you can be a playroom, office, or multi-purpose room. This bonus room can also be converted into a 4th BR. Master BR offers a large walk-in closet that leads to a spacious bathroom with a jetted tub and separate shower. Most appliances stay. Spacious laundry room. Fenced back yard. $121,500
MLS# 122222: PRICE REDUCTION!!!! This 2BR, 2ba home located in an established school neighborhood would make a great starter home. It has been well maintained. Windows are 5 years old, roof is about 10 years old. If you are willing to do a little work, this charming house is for you. Appliances remain. This would also make a great investment property. $50,000
MLS# 122269: LOT FOR SALE- MOTIVATED SELLER LOOKING AT ALL OFFERS: Nice sized lot in a wonderful family oriented neighborhood- The Highlands. The lot's size is 125x120. $32,000
Call to book a showing!
200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off | 985-325-7107 Since 1916
For Rent: 1 large bedroom apartment; partly furnished; single or couple only; no pets; no washer/ dryer and no connection; $450/month; $300/deposit. Call 632-3060 or 677-4703. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, kitchen, living, dining room. Call Daniel at 985-2911684 or Barbara at 985-213-3914. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom; almost completely furnished; all utilities paid; no pets; $650/month; $400/ deposit. Call 985-5336212. _________________ 2BR Mobile Home for Rent: partially furnished, washer / dryer hook up, water paid, no pets, private yard, $595/mo and $400/dep. 985-6322158 or 985-5336212. _________________ House for Rent: 2bd., 1ba. Located at 111 West 159th St. in Galliano. $700/mo. $400/dep. Appliances included. Quiet neighborhood. Utility shed included. Call 985475-7763 or 985-6377763 for more information. _________________ House for rent: 2bd., 1ba. spacious and quiet. All appliances, washer & dryer. Utilities paid. Cut Off area. $750/mo and $350/non-refundable deposit. Call 985-8568005. _________________ Reduced Rent: 3 single bedrooms Apts. in Larose; washer/ dryer provided; no pets allowed; no smoking; each $495/month and $495/deposit. Call 985-262-4084. _________________ Apt For Rent: 1 bedroom; utilities paid; Cut Off area; $550/month; $550/ deposit. 691-7078. _________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom; 2 bath; covered carport; 140 West 165th Street; $800/deposit; $900/ month rent. Call for appt. 985-870-4194. _________________ Reduced! For Rent: newly remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bath brick house in Galliano offering new appliances, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Water included. $950/month; $950 /deposit. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985798-7433 or 985-637-4542. _________________
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 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 _________________
Newly Built 2BR Apts. for Rent: $750/mo plus $750/dep. Call 985714-2860. _________________ Large Apt. for Rent: 3BR, 1ba., water paid. $750/mo, $750/dep. Larose area. 985-6652548. _________________ 2BR, 1ba. Home for Rent: next door to Lady of the Sea Hospital. $700/mo. rent with $500/dep. 985677-0915. _________________ Apartment for rent in Cut Off. 2bd., 1ba. Completely remodeled, new central heat and cool, hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, large back yard, cemented parking. Very quiet and secure. No pets. For an appointment, please call 985-6378399. _________________ Trailer For Rent: Larose area. 3 bedroom; 2 bath; quiet neighborhood; 2913632. _________________ 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. _________________
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UNITS AVAILABLE NOW!
Mobile Home For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, in Cut Off; furnished; spacious; background checks; no pets; no smoking inside; quiet neighborhood; $750 /month, $750/ deposit; 985475-7273 or 985-6377273 _________________ House for Rent: 3BR, 2ba. West 131st St. in Galliano. $800/mo and $400/dep. No smoking, no pets. Also a Trailer for Rent: 3BR, 1ba, East 25th St. in Larose, $800/mo and $400/dep. No smoking, no pets. 985-6962270. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ For Rent: 2 Bedroom, 2 bath House, Galliano/ Cut Off area. $650 a month; $650 damage deposit. NO TEXTING. Call (985) 632-6549 or (985) 665-0936, leave a CLEAR message and number to call. _________________ 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. _________________ Apartment For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath; remodeled; stove, fridge, washer/ dryer; Cut Off; FMI Call 985-6657621. _________________ For Rent: Mobile Home in Galliano. 2 bedroom; 1 double bath with garden tub and shower; fully furnished; $675/month; $675/deposit. Background check; no pets; no smoking. 985-637-7273. _________________ House For Rent: 2 bedroom: 1 bath: wood floors throughout house: located at 224 East 36th St. in Cut Off. $750/mth: $750/dep. Partially furnished. Call 985691-3052. _________________
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: 3 bedroom, 1 bath; $800/month; $500/deposit. Larose. No pets. Couples only. 985-696-1497. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________
MERCHANDISE
55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 291-1329 FMI. _________________ For Sale: 2011 Gravely Mower; runs good 52� bed; Paid $7,000, asking $2,000. Double Axle open Trailer 2006, 16 x 6 ½ wide; $1,000; Can be seen at 140 West 58th St. Phone (985) 696-1575 or (985) 696-3965. _________________ 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. _________________
Mud Boat Motor For Sale: 2006, 27hp Prodrive. 243 hrs., manual reverse. $2,000. Call 985-258-9819. _________________
BOATS
Boat For Sale: 47x16 Steel Hull, wooden cabin. Just put on dry dock, had bottom checked and bottoms good. Overhauled 3306 Caterpiller 251HP. Rebuilt winch, clutch, A-frame and cabin. Asking $50,000. Call Mary at 985-691-4008. _________________
GARAGE SALES
Garage Sale: 249 East 74th Street; October 6 from 7am till. Jewelry, kitchen items, sheets and pillow cases, blankets, throws, comforters, Fall and Christmas items and decorations, Hello Kitty items, bunny dolls, games and toys, sleeping bags, purses, records, VHS movies, filing cabinet, tools, computer desk, china dishes, jewelry boxes, truck radio, mother of the bride dresses, clothes-summer and winter, mens and ladies, plus size, boys (newborn to size 5), baby items. No early birds. _________________ Garage Sale: Lost of big baby items; furniture; toys; bedding; Christmas decorations; truck accessories and more; 131 Josephine Street, Larose; 7am, no early birds; Thursday, October 6. _________________ Garage Sale: October 6 and 7, Thursday and Friday from 8am to 4pm at 10358 Hwy 1, Lockport. 2 miles south of Valentine Bridge. 14’ fiberglass pirogue; duck decoys; CB Radio; bug zapper; ShopVac; 2, electric hedge trimmers; 2, Homelite chain saws; Teleflex steering box and cable; Isuzu starter and alternator (never used); Holley 4 barrel carburetor; DOT motorbike helmets; 17� SS wheel covers for Dodge dully; lawn mower wagon (Snapper); mens leather jacket (size 46); Avon products; makeup; costume jewelry; long dresses; baby; kids; and womens plus sizes, etc. No early birds please. _________________ 4 Family Garage Sale: Thursday, October 6 from 8am till at 137 West 107th Street (street of Whitney Bank). Lots of children’s and baby’s clothes; womens; mens; small womens clothes and evening wear (some with tags on); Holy Rosary uniforms; scrubs; cheer shirts; stuffed animals; lots of toys; kitchenware; girls bedding set and much more! _________________ Carport Sale: 142 East 75th Street; Thursday, October 6 from 8am to 2pm and Friday, October 7 from 8am to 12pm; beddings, collectibles, clothes, shoes, purses, furniture, knick knacks. too much to list. _________________
Happ py y3 30 0th Birthday y,, My My Son!
To my son, I love you so. Yo You are so special, I hope you know. With every day that passes by, you’re more than the twinkle in my eyye. So loving, so giving, a heart of Born  gold. Always my 10-3-86 baby, even when Your love I’m old. Yo shines through for all to see. I feel so proud that you are a part of me!
Mom, Dad, Isadore, Austin and Maw-Maw
MLS 123128: 123128 This Thi 3BR, 3BR 2BA ranch style home has 1468 sqftft of living spacce and 2344 sqft total area. It’s located on a 449’ x 583’ lot in Galliano. It has a large garagge, new appliances and won’t last long at $$120,000! Call Addy Leg gendre for a showing!
985-691-3873 Since 1916
200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cu ut Off ff 985-325-7107
Office: 985-693-7229 Fax: 985-693-8282
www.thelafourchegazette.com Huge Garage Sale: Thursday, October 6 at 11360 Hwy 1, 1.5 miles north of the Intracoastal Canal Bridge; furniture; household items; exercise bikes; dishes; brand name children and adult clothes; Mardi Gras beads; bedding; knick knacks and more. Early birds welcomed on Wednesday. Look for pink signs and flashing light! Rain or shine. _________________ Garage Sale: Need to sell this stuff. Thursday, October 6 from 8am to 3pm at 193 East 16th St., Larose. Lots of everything; twin box spring only; baby bouncer/bather; 2 rocker recliners, etc. Come check this one out! _________________ Huge 5 Family Garage Sale: 104 Daxton St. (Street along side of Go Bear’s) Wednesday, October 5 from 4 to 7pm; Thursday, October 6 from 8am to 1pm; Friday, October 7 from 8am to 1pm; and Saturday, October 8 from 8am to 1pm. new items added daily; clothes from newborn to plus; mostly name brand; shoes; purses; toys; collectibles; kitchenware and lots of personal care items; furniture; costumes; books; bedding and glassware. Way too much to list! You won’t want to miss this one! Please do not block neighbor’s driveways or street. _________________ Garage Sale: Friday October 7 and Saturday, October 8 from 8am to 2pm at 7109 Hwy 1 in Lockport on bayouside across from Frank’s Supermarket. Los of everything. _________________ Garage Sale: log home; 316 East 25th Street; October 6 & 7; lots of stuff! And a $.50 grab bag sale on Friday and hand crocheted caps by Pepe. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, October 6 at East 115th Street, house 153; 2 book cases; dishes; knick knacks; toys; and clothes for women, men and children from small to 3x. _________________
Multi Family Garage Sale: Saturday, October 8 from 7am to 2pm at 346 West 57th Street in Cut Off. Lots of everything! Everything must go! _________________
HELP WANTED
Plaisance Meat Market is now accepting applications for employment. Call 985696-4203 FMI. _________________ Doerle Food Service in Port Fourchon, LA is currently looking for: Class A CDL Delivery Drivers (with clean driving record). Fast paced, physical environment and home everyday. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health, dental, life insurance, 401(k), and potential driver safety bonus. Applications may be completed online at www.doerlefoods.com or you may apply in person at our Fourchon facility: 505 NJ Theriot Rd., Fourchon, LA 70357, Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. _________________ OEG Offshore now accepting applications for Yardhands. Apply in person at 610 A.O. Rapellet Rd. Golden Meadow/ Port Fourchon, LA. No Phone Calls. _________________ Tiger Offshore Rental is looking for a Data Entry Clerk; 5&2 schedule, 8am to 5pm; holidays and benefits; RTMS or Track quip experience a plus; Must be good at multitasking; Please apply in person at 190 NJ Theriot Rd., Fourchon. No phone calls. Must be dependable. _________________ SBL Construction hiring a dependable Foreman / Excavator, Crane, Bulldozer Operator. Must be able to pass drug screening, physical, have own transportation. Call 985-6651220 FMI. _________________ Salon Thairapy is looking for a full time hairdresser. Booth renter. Call Michelle Lefort at 985-6375151 for more information. _________________
Human Resources Director
Lafourche Parish Government EOE / ADA Thibodaux, LA 70301 We are seeking candidates ffoor the role of Human Resources Director to lead the H.R. department functions for Laffoourche Parish Government in Thibodaux, LA. The fo H.R. Director provides a range of support services and solutions to the Administration plus various entities that partner with Laffoourche Parish Government. The Human Resources Director will be responsible for leading the H.R. team to align resources to meet the needs of Laffoourche Parish Government’s developing and implementing policy. The Director will have oversight of employee benefit plans, compensation, organizational development and other H.R. programs such as risk management. The candidate should have a minimum of five (5) years of local or state government experience in a leadership role with an acute understanding of Human Services Systems. This includes but is not limited to Health Benefit Exchanges, risk management, and operational software systems such as MUNIS that support human services programs. In conjunction with working on behalf of the Parish Administration, the candidate should have three (3) years of experience with policies and procedures of Civil Service at the local government level. This includes supporting proactive talent management strategies and procedures for hiring, onboarding, and compliance unique to government entities.
Recommended requirements include: • Minimum of 5 years’ experience specific to government •  Experience with developing and implementing employee benefit/compensation/ worker ’s compensation and other insurance programs • Experience with government contracts in multiple states • Experience with developing and implementing Online human services program applications • Experience with developing and implementing talent management strategies • B.S. Degree in Human Resource Management, or related field • Masters of Human Resources Degree Job T Ty ype: Full-time Recommended education: •  Bachelor ’s and Master ’s Recommended experience: •  Human Resources: Five or more years specific to government Required license or certification: • SPHR Preferred
Deadline to apply is October 31, 2016
Applicants should email their resume to: cantrelleejjb@lafourchegov.org or mail to James B. Cantrelle, Parish President 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
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Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. and 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 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 985693-4316. _________________ Need Income? Looking for Tupperware consultants, flexible hours. Part/time or full/time. Earn money your first week. Earn bonuses, free Tupperware. Save on personal purchases. Start your Tupperware business today. Terry (985) 872-5051. _________________ Superior Rent to Own is now hiring fulltime Account Managers. Up to $30k annual with full benefits. Must be cable of heavy lifting. Apply in person at 4560 Hwy 1., Suite 4 in Raceland or 14492 West Main St. in Cut Off. _________________ Salon U is looking for an experienced hairstylist, nail technician, and/or message therapist. FMI call Rosalyn Chiasson at 696-4540 or 532-2305. _________________ Drivers CDL-A: Paul Transportation. The Company Drivers Love to Drive For! Top Drivers Avg. $60,000+yr! New Kenworths! 855-2052171. _________________
SERVICES
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 985-3976254 or email curtis orgeron @gmail.com _________________
Quality Construction of Lafourche, LLC Kenny Robichaux Specializing in remodeling, additions, sheds, wooden fences, interior and exterior painting, metal and shingle roofing, etc. Call us for any of your needs at 985-693-3332 or 985-804-0297. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________
Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ Dirt Cheap, cheap dirt. 5 loads free. Fine dirt, blackjack or gravel. Call 985-2586533 (cell) or 985258-6206 (office). _________________ 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. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Tony’s Carpentry Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985209-5552. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________
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. Office: 985-722-3129 Cell: 985-870-6911
Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service. 985-691-7570 _________________
Leonce L. Legendre, Jr., 85, a resident of Northport, AL and native Raceland, LA passed away on September 4. Private burial. He is survived by seven children; sisters, Hilda Chiasson and Lois Larousse. He was preceded in death by parents, Leonce Sr., and
POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________ Wanted by: Foulcard Bail Bonding (337) 828-7111 Reward for information leading to the arrest of either individual will be held in the strictest of confidence. Callers will remain anonymous. REWARD!! $200 for Dudley Hebert REWARD!! $200 for Simon Douglas. Wanted by the Law. _________________
PETS
Dogs: registered Boxer puppies for sale. $450 a puppy. Call or text 985-2580289. _________________
MEMORIALS
Happy Birthday, Daddy
CLAUDE GUIDRY
October 5, 1941 Thinking of you on your birthday. Dear Dad, Remembering you on your special day. A wonderful person in everyway. Someone I could turn to at all times, good or bad. I will always be grateful, I had you for my Dad. All our love, Your wife, Gail Kari, Jr., Cullen, Shane, Isadore III, Austin, Kurt, Tammy and Samantha ____________
Bernadette Legendre; brother, Ray; twins, Doris and Dorothy; and baby, Grace. Unable to speak in his last months, I was honored to pray the Rosary for us both, holding his hand he would squeeze mine on the “Glory Be’s� Sadly missed by his confidant, Connie Kyzer. __________________
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Pictured are the South Larose Elementary August Students of the Month:Â Brison Savoie, Olivia Guidry, Lexi Landry, Kylee Greer, Avery Loupe, Madilyn Boudreaux, Bailen St. Pierre, Amelia Wells, Jude Bouziga, Michael Manuel, Mayah Jarreau, Jerzi Matherne, Caitlyn Loupe, Landon LeBouef, Ada Plaisance, Broady Martin, Zion Gray, Valeria Galicia, Maddison Bruce, Jaylene Zayas, Josiah Burd, Rockie Arabie, and Joccelyn Gonzalez.
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Pictured are the Golden Meadow Middle School Students of the Month for August. Â Those students are: 8th grade, Lia Portillo and Brannon Curole; 7th grade, Jolie Gaudet and Tyler Angelle; and 6th grade, Cameron Cheramie and Hayden Callais. These students were selected and recognized for their hard work, commitment, and good character. Pictured with the students is GMMS Principal Hennessy Melancon.
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Pictured are Lockport Middle School’s August Students of the Month: Noah Bergeron, Jacob Rodrigue, Dallas McWilliams, Taylor Deroche, Alexis Adams and Taylor Verret, along with their parents and siblings.
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. SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Michelle Jarreau, 42, Thibodaux. Theft. Kchriston Theriot, 30, Houma. Violation of protective orders. Roger Thibodaux, 28, New Iberia. Contempt of cour (2 cts). Rebecca Martin, 39, Galliano. Possession of xanax; possession of klonopin; theft of goods; illegal possession of prescription narcotics. Robin Anselmi, 37, Cut Off. Possession of xanax; theft of goods. Chasity Henry, 23, Gray. Contempt of court (2 cts). Lockport Police Department Jonathan Hebert, 27, Lockport. Contempt of court. Chanel Billiot, 25, Lockport. Enter/ remain after being forbidden. Thibodaux Police Department Jeffery Lofton, 51, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Shantelle Morgan, 36, Thibodaux. Fugitive (3 cts). SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office John Washington, 24, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Jada Keller, 29, Houma. Harboring a fugitive. Dominic Johnson, 24, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts). Kchriston Theriot, 30, Houma. Violation of protective orders. Laquinton Coats, 21, Houma. Illegal carrying of a weapon in presence of controlled dangerous substance; illegal possession of stolen firearm; possession with intent to distribute marijuana; possession of firearm/ concealed weapon by convicted felon; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; distribution of marijuana (2 cts). Donald Billiot, 28, Cut Off. Contempt of court (3 cts). Bruce Simmons, 47, Lulling. Aggravated battery with dangerous weapon. Lockport Police Department Jamie Landry, 39, Illinois. Turning movements and required
signals. Nicole Pere, 38, Galliano. Theft. OCTOBER 1, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Ramon Johnson, 38, Napoleonville. Contempt of court (3 cts). Leon Cammack, 17, Thibodaux. Possession or/ dealing in firearm with obliterated number; possession of marijuana; illegal carrying of weapon in presence of controlled dangerous substance. Tireke Johnson, 18, Thibodaux. Taking contraband to/ from penal institutions prohibited. Ronald Ellis, 44, Raceland. Distribution/ manufacture of cocaine. Juan Perez, 39, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery; resisting an officer. Brandi Estay, 32, Larose. Violation of probation/ parole; contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Marcus Parker, 24, Thibodaux. Simple battery. Emile Edwards, 25, Marrero. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession with intent to distribute marijuana; operating a vehicle with suspended license; headlights required. Louisiana State Police Addis Meacham, 49, Des Allemands. DWI (6th); operating a vehicle while under suspension of certain prior offenses; license plate light required. OCTOBER 2, 2016 Thibodaux Police Department Joey Clement, 34, Vacherie. DWI (3rd); economic and medical hardship, appeal of drivers license suspension; stop lamps and turn signals required; turning movements and required signals. Louisiana State Police Bradford Verdin, 38, Bayou Blue. DWI (1st); driving on roadway laned for traffic; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicle. Lockport Police Department Jamiree Willaims, 17, Lockport. Misdemeanor carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Jennifer Harrod, 36, Lockport. Child desertion; improper supervision of minor by parent/ legal custodian. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jermaine Miles, 22, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Dawn Rivet, 34, Gheens. Unauthorized use of a movable.
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. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces.
Code word to Heaven
After a long illness, a woman died and arrived at the gates of Heaven. While she was waiting for Saint Peter to greet her, she peeked through the gates. She saw a beautiful banquet table. Sitting all around were her parents and all the other people she had loved and who had died before her. They saw her and began calling greetings to her. When Saint Peter came by, the woman said to him, “This is such a wonderful place! How do I get in?� “You have to spell a word,� Saint Peter told her. “Which word?� the woman asked. “Love.� The woman correctly spelled love, and Saint Peter welcomed her into heaven. About six months later, Saint Peter came to the
woman and asked her to watch the gates of Heaven for him that day. While the woman was guarding the gates of Heaven, her husband arrived. “I’m surprised to see you,� the woman said. “How have you been?� “Oh, I’ve been doing pretty well since you died,� her husband told her. “I married the beautiful young nurse who took care of you while you were ill. And then I won the lottery. I sold the little house you and I lived in and bought a big mansion. And my wife and I traveled all around the world. We were on vacation and I went water skiing today. I fell, the ski hit my head, and here I am. How do I get in?� “You have to spell a word,� the woman told him. “Which word?� her husband asked. “Czechoslovakia.�
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Wednesday, October 5, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Jobs
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The state as a whole has lost 17,300 jobs this year. Scott expects that to flatten in 2017 and increase by 13,700 jobs in 2018. Houma, Lafayette and Shreveport are struggling enough to offset the boom in growth from Baton Rouge and Lake Charles, he said. Those two areas are among the fastestgrowing metropolitan areas in the country. Employment drops are happening at shipyards across the Houma area. Scott said Edison Chouest laid off 1,600 from its shipyards and has 100 boats tied up. Others including LaShip, North American, Chett Morrison, ThomaSea, CHI Aviation, National Oilwell Varco, Offshore Specialty Fabricators and Hercules Offshore have also cut their workforces. Bollinger, however, added 26 jobs in May and Chett Morrison and Thomas-Sea reported that they could soon add jobs for new projects, he said. The local unemployment rate, the lowest in the nation at 2.8 percent in February 2014, is now 7.2 percent, one of the nation’s worst. The good news, however, is that he expects employment to trend upward in 2018. He referred to the 25 percent job loss that the area saw between 1982 and 1987 before employment rebounded.
Graduated and on your own: Now what? Fall is here and school is back in session but for many graduates, it’s out for good. If you’re a recent high school or college graduate, this might be the first time you’re on your own. Living away from home and paying for your own housing, food and other necessities can be a tough adjustment. But being on your own for the first time is a new and exciting experience and it offers a perfect opportunity to set yourself up for success. Make sure you have the right bank account for you. A lot may have changed since you opened your account, so consider changing your account to find the best one for your needs. If you are still sharing a bank account with your parents, consider opening your own. Opening an account can be simple and it’s possible to do so online or over the phone — but you’ll need a minimum deposit amount and documentation like your Social Security Number. Live within your means. As you begin your career it’s essential to have reliable income and use it responsibly. A good budgeting guideline to start with is the 50/20/30 rule. Allot 50 percent of your income to necessary costs like housing, 20 percent to financial goals like repaying student loans and 30 percent to spending money. Remember that this is a rule of thumb and you can adjust it to fit your needs. Never spend more than you have, and always pay your bills on time. Figure out taxes. The most important thing to know about taxes is that you must pay them on time or request a six-month extension. If you’ve missed the deadline, don’t ignore the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — follow their guidelines for repayment. There are multiple ways to pay your taxes and you can download the IRS2Go mobile app to make payments. Check with your parents before filing: if they claim you as a dependent, you won’t be able to claim tax exemptions. Finally, check if you qualify for special exemptions like a student loan deduction. Take charge of your student loans. First, con-
Scott said the current slump should not happen again because investors are “smarter” now and won’t just shovel money into the oil and gas industry, which he said contributed to this decline. For the area to come back, the Gulf of Mexico drilling needs to come back, Scott said. This year oil has cost $42 per barrel on average. He predicts that average will be $53 in 2017 and $60 in 2018. If these predictions are right, he said, then those prices would be closer to the break even price of oil, which is now $55 to $60 per barrel. In 2014 this break even price was $70 to $80 per barrel, but it’s been reduced by exploration and service companies lowering well costs. Last year Scott predicted an average of $55 a barrel in 2016 and $60 a barrel in 2017. “The bottom line here is you can see that we are forecasting that unfortunately we think that it’s not going to be over in 2017,” Scott said. “There will still be more problems because you haven’t gotten back to that $55 to $60 per barrel range yet. So we’re expecting the decline rate to slow and then bottom out in 2018.” Scott also said he is “disturbed” by what both presidential candidates have said against free trade, adding that restrictions would go against the basic economic law of comfirm your loan status at the official Federal Student Aid website where you can also explore your payment options and estimate how long it will take to repay your loans. Always make the minimum payments on time, and if you’re having trouble paying off your loans, don’t ignore them. Check up on your healthcare. Under the Affordable Care Act, you can stay on your parents’ plan until you’re 26. If you aren’t currently on your parents’ plan or wish to leave their plan, you have several options to explore. Under federal law, if you’re not covered by health insurance you must pay a fee on your next federal tax return. You can explore the different levels of coverage available and estimate how much a plan will cost you at Healthcare.gov, the federal healthcare website. Get ready for retirement — yes, really. The younger you start saving, the more valuable your savings are. According to this Bankrate example, starting your savings at age 25 at $2,000 a year will yield a retirement account of $560,000 (assuming your earnings grow at 8 percent every year). But starting 10 years later at age 35 will yield just $245,000 at retirement — less than half the money you’d have if you started saving ten years earlier. The earlier you start saving, the more money you’ll end up with — and if you take advantage of an employer-matched 401(k) fund, you can put away extra money for free. Charge up your credit score. Building up credit as a young adult is important for big purchases down the road. Buying a house or purchasing a car are often significantly harder without a good credit score. For more information, the CFPB has a database of frequently asked questions with everything you need to know about credit cards and credit scores. Bottom line: Though the transition from student to independent adult may feel overwhelming, you can take this opportunity to get your finances organized and prepare for working life. Building a strong financial foundation early on will help you worry less about your money and allow you to fully enjoy other new aspects of your life after college. Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney This article is intended to provide general information and should not be considered legal, tax or financial advice. It’s always a good idea to consult a legal, tax or financial advisor for specific information on how certain laws apply to you and about your individual financial situation.
parative advantage. This law states that if barriers to trade are lowered between two countries, then the standard of living in both countries increases. He briefly addressed the recent flooding that hit the state, noting that 110,000 homes got flooded and 19,900 businesses were affected. He did not, however, elaborate on how this could impact his economic recast.
- Daily Comet Staff Writer Emma Discher can be reached at 448-7636 or emma.discher@houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter @emmadischer.
Real ID
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“I am proud this option will now be available for those citizens who want to have one,” the Democratic governor said in a statement. “The goal of the REAL ID is to help safeguard against potential danger. This will help protect our family, friends and communities and reinforce our sense of public safety, which we all value.” Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005, to create national identification standards after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Fewer than half the states meet the current requirements, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Louisiana lawmakers have haggled for years over whether to meet the standards, with backers of REAL ID compliance worried that state residents will run into problems when identification meeting the federal requirements will be required to board domestic flights in 2020. Conservative groups have raised privacy worries about data collection and sharing. Former Gov. Bobby Jindal vetoed a bill allowing REAL ID compliance in 2014. To get a REAL ID license or identification card, people will need to present documents to ver-
ify their identity, such as a birth certificate, an unexpired passport, a social security card or other options. Proof of Louisiana residency through at least two documents verifying a home address, such as a phone bill or utility bill, also will be required. To comply with the federal law, the Office of Motor Vehicles will scan the documents into a database and store them. When drivers opt out of a REAL ID-compliant license or identification card, the agency will be barred from copying or scanning into a database any of those documents. A REAL ID driver’s license or identification card will feature a gold circle with a star cutout, according to the Office of Motor Vehicles, while a non-compliant license or card will bear the words “not for federal identification.” ___ Online: Information about how to get a REAL ID license: www.expresslane.org Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
Bid notice
Sealed bids for the sale of a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cap 4WD Truck (Mileage 152,505) Minimum Bid Set at $4,500 may be delivered to the Greater Lafourche Port Commission at its office at 16829 East Main, Galliano, Louisiana, or mailed to P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354 by Friday, October 28, 2016 no later than 2:00 PM, at which time all bids will be opened and read aloud. Inspection of said truck shall be by appointment with viewing on Wednesday or Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM ONLY. To schedule an appointment to view truck call 985-691-1006 or you can call the Administrative office at 985632-6701, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Said truck will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Copies of listing may be examined and bids submitted online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com or obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission in person or by calling 985-632-6701. The Commission reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any and all bids. In the event of a tie, the bid resulting in the lowest administration expense to the GLPC will be selected. Chett Chiasson Executive Director 9/21/2016 9/28/2016 10/5/2016
Public notice
The Town of Grand Isle will hold a public auction of some Town used surplus/junk vehicles on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Grand Isle Town Hall located on 170 Ludwig Lane, Grand Isle, Louisiana. The vehicles up for auction are as follows: 1. 2006 FORD F-250 4X4 VIN #1FTSW21PX7EB00537 2. 2002 FORD EXPLORER VIN #1FMZU73K032A10931
3. 2007 DODGE DURANAGO VIN #1D8HD48K48F102285 4. 2004 FORD CROWN VIC VIN #2FAFP71W04X166405 5. 2006 DODGE DURANGO VIN #1D4HB38N66F176221 (SCRAP) 6. 2008 DODGE DURANGO VIN #1D4HB38N98F115383 (SCRAP) Any further information needed you can contact Ray Santiny at the Grand Isle Town Hall on Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. thru 4:00 p.m. 10/5/16 10/12/16
Public notice
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (LDEQ) LOOP LLC - LOOP PORT COMPLEX PROPOSED PART 70 AIR OPERATING PERMIT MODIFICATION AND PSD PERMIT MODIFICATION
The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a Part 70 air operating permit modification and PSD permit modification for LOOP LLC, 137 Northpark Boulevard, Covington, Louisiana 70433 for the LOOP Port Complex. The facility is located at 224 East 101st Place, Cut Off, Lafourche Parish. LOOP Port Complex is a pipeline terminal facility. It consists of the Clovelly Dome Storage Terminal in Cut Off, the Small Boat Harbor in Leeville, the Fourchon Booster Station in Leeville and the Marine Offloading Terminal in Grand Isle Block 59 of the Gulf of Mexico. LOOP LLC requested to add an additional five (5) crude oil storage tanks for its Clovelly Dome Storage Terminal expansion project. The overall tank capacity at the terminal will be increased to approximately 14 million barrels. The oil throughput at the terminal will be increased to 250 million barrels per year. This permit was processed as an expedited permit in accordance with LAC 33:I.Chapter 18. Estimated emissions from the facility, in tons per year (TPY), are as follows: Pollutant Before After Change PM10 0.49 0.50 + 0.01 PM2.5 0.49 0.50 + 0.01 SO2 0.43 0.43 — NOX 10.15 10.94 + 0.79 CO 2.24 2.41 + 0.17 VOC 437.54 418.26 - 19.28 A working draft of the proposed permit was submitted to the facility representative. Any remarks received during the technical review will be addressed in the “Worksheet for Technical Review of Working Draft of Proposed Permit”. All remarks received by LDEQ are included in the record that is available for public review. Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax. Comments and requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309. Please see additional instructions for comment submission, hand delivery and information regarding electronic submission at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/Default.aspx?tabid=2256 or call (225) 219-3276. If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held. LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision. The permit application, proposed permits, and statement of basis are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 128, 602 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov. An additional copy may be reviewed at the Lafourche Parish Library - South Lafourche Branch, 16241 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345. Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Dr. Qingming Zhang, LDEQ, Air Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3457. Persons wishing to be included on the LDEQ permit public notice mailing list or for other public participation related questions should contact the Public Participation Group in writing at LDEQ, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, by email at DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV or contact the LDEQ Customer Service Center at (225) 219-LDEQ (219-5337). Permit public notices including electronic access to the proposed permits and statement of basis can be viewed at the LDEQ permits public notice webpage at www.deq.louisiana.gov/apps/pubNotice/default.asp and general information related to the public participation in permitting activities can be viewed at www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2198/Default.aspx. Alternatively, individuals may elect to receive the permit public notices via email by subscribing to the LDEQ permits public notice List Server at http://louisiana.gov/Services/Email_Notifications_DEQ_PN/. All correspondence should specify AI Number 4634, Permit Number 1560-00027-V2 and PSD-LA-796 (M-1), and Activity Number PER20160001 and PER20160002. 10/5/16