Wednesday, November 18, 2015 The Lafourche Gazette

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More budget cuts coming: New $370M state deficit emerges

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Governor, parish president races to be decided Sat.

Happy Holiday Shopping …

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The budget hits keep on coming in Louisiana, with a new $370 million midyear deficit emerging Monday and more red ink on the horizon. The state’s income forecasting panel, the Revenue Estimating Conference, downgraded its projections for the 2015-16 fiscal year that began July 1, to account for plummeting oil and gas prices and lower-than-expected business tax collections. Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration says it will close the midyear gap quickly, along with a $117 million deficit from last year that has yet to be addressed. Jindal’s top budget architect, Stafford Palmieri, said the administration could release its rebalancing plan for the $25 billion budget as early as Tuesday. She wouldn’t say what might be included. “We’re going to protect critical services and maximize all revenues that we have,” Palmieri said. “We’re going to solve the problem. Whatever that takes, it’s going to be solved.” Senate President John Alario said he didn’t think the budget could be rebalanced by tapping into reserve funds and patchwork fixes. He expected Jindal’s plan to include cuts to programs and services. See Budget Cuts Page 6-A

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Calendar of Events.........2-A

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News In Brief..................3-A

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Staff photo by Babs

The Lafourche Gazette, along with several local retailers, sponsored a Holiday Shopping Guide encouraging residents and shoppers to visit the retailers highlighted on the ad and earn a chance to win a $100 gift card. Kristy Cantrelle of Larose was the lucky winner of the gift card. Watch for another Holiday Shopping Guide promotion on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday in the November 25th edition of the Gazette. Pictured is Adda Terrebonne submitting her entry in one of the holiday bowls.

Local arrest leads to federal investigation into human trafficking in South Lafourche

The February arrest earlier this year of a Larose woman led to a federal investigation into human trafficking in the south Lafourche area. Martha Bustos, 48, of Larose, who was arrested by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office in February, was taken into federal custody last week in reference to the ongoing investigation. An investigation conducted by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office led to the discovery of females being smuggled into the United States for

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prostitution. The females were promised transportation to the U.S. as well as legitimate work. In return, the women agreed to reimburse smugglers for the transportation costs. Investigators learned that upon their arrival to the U.S., the females were actually forced into prostitution to pay the debts owed to smugglers. Following an operation using undercover agents, investigators took Martha Bustos into custody on the night of February 19, 2015. See Arrest Page 6-A

Martha Bustos

Members of the Knights of Columbus Council 8898 of Larose held their annual tootsie roll drive this past weekend. Pictured is Council member Norman Lefort collecting from a generous donor. Proceeds from the fundraiser are distributed between local schools for the special needs children and also The Center, Special Education District. Photo by Babs

Louisiana voters will be asked to choose a new governor to replace Gov. Bobby Jindal, who is term-limited and leaves office in January. In Louisiana’s open primary election on October 24, two candidates who had the most votes and who will square off in Saturday’s runoff are Democratic State Rep. John Bel Edwards and Republican U.S. Sen. David Vitter. In the runoff for lieutenant govern o r , Republican B i l l y Nungesser and Democrat Kip Holden will face off. Holden is the mayor of Baton Rouge, while Nungesser is the former president of Plaquemines Parish. The lieutenant governor leads Louisiana’s Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism and serves as the figurehead for the state’s $11 billion tourism industry. In the attorney general’s race, Republican incumbent Attorney General Buddy Caldwell will face a stiff challenge to hang onto his seat from former Congressman Jeff Landry, who received the endorsement of the state Republican Party. On the local level, in the Lafourche Parish President’s race, voters will decide between Raceland businessman Jimmy Cantrelle, no party, and Republican incumbent Charlotte Randolph. See Election Page 6-A

Early voting up 16 percent for governor’s runoff Saturday

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Early voting for Saturday’s runoff elections is up 16 percent from primary figures, with the largest increases in urban areas. Elections officials stated that 257,021 of Louisiana’s 2.89 million registered voters had cast ballots by the time early voting ended Saturday. Political analyst John Couvillon says that suggests a 44 percent turnout is likely. The ballot is topped by the race for governor between Democrat John Bel Edwards and Republican David Vitter. The Oct. 24 primary turnout was 39 percent. Analyst Ed Chervenak says increases were higher among AfricanAmericans and registered Democrats than among whites and registered Republicans. He and Couvillon say that could bring what Couvillon calls a mild benefit for Edwards.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Calendar of Events News to Use!

Men of God gathering to be held Thurs.

The South Lafourche Men of God will be having a Men’s Gathering on Thursday, November 19 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, beginning with a meal in the LaSalette Center at 6 p.m. The rosary will begin in church at 6:30 followed by guest speaker Mitch Pitre. Afterwards will be Praise and Worship along with Eu-

charistic Adoration. The gathering will end at 8:30. The evening is free and open to all men 18 years of age and older. For additional information, contact Greg Terrebonne at 985475-7118.

Quarterly commodities to be given out Thurs.

The Lafourche Parish Council and Community Action will distribute the 3Month Commodities in the Raceland area, 115 Texas St., on November 19, starting at 11 a.m. For more information call 537-7603.

Lockport KCs to host dinner Nov. 22

The Lockport KC will host their monthly fundraiser dinner on Sun-

day, November 22 at their home on Seventh Street. The menu will consist of baked chicken, dressing, green beans, salad and bread for an $8 donation. Dine in or take it to go. Drinks and deserts will also be available.

Jewelry sale benefit slated for Nov. 23, 24

A Masquerade Jewelry Sale will be held at Ochsner St. Anne Hospital’s Administration Hall on Monday, Nov 23 and Tuesday, Nov 24, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cash, credit/debit cards are all accepted.

GM Christmas event to be held Nov. 28

The Town of Golden Meadow will host its Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 28, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Participation in the parade will be free and open to the public. Partici-

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Due to limited space, community events submitted for publication will be published under the Calendar of Events / News to Use column for free twice ONLY. Any organization or club wishing to have their event published more than twice will have to pay a $10 fee each time the event is published after the two-time limit.

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pants may decorate floats, trailers, or golf carts. Participants in the parade must be at least 4 years old. Prior to the parade Santa and Friends will be at the pavilion at Oakridge Park from 1 to 3 p.m. Pictures will be allowed, but you must bring your own camera. There will also be entertainment 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 to the parade starting point 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 985-258-7879 or Shannon Leger at 985-6378501.

Indian Ed. Program to host event Nov. 30

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the Lafourche Parish Indian Education Program is hosting a Family Fun Night at the Lafourche Parish Media Center on November 30 from 6 - 8 p.m. Call the Indian Education office by 10 a.m. on November 30 if your family will be attending.

St. Anne Love Lights a Tree slated for Dec. 1

The Love Lights a Tree ceremony will be held on Tuesday, December 1 from

6 to 8 p.m. at Ochsner St. Anne – Bayou Café. Purchase a $5 ornament in memory or honor of someone who has had cancer. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information contact Mae Hitt at 985537-8350.

Anger management course to begin Dec. 3

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, December 3, December 10 & December 17. 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.

Cantrelle wins holiday guide raffle

On Friday and Saturday, The Lafourche Gazette teamed up with 10 local businesses to host shopping day where participants could enter into a drawing for a $100 gift card provided by The Lafourche Gazette. The winner of the Holiday Shopping Guide raffle drawing is Kristy Cantrelle of East 1st Street in Larose. Please contact The Lafourche Gazette and let us know from which of the 10 participating businesses you would like the $100 gift card. We will be doing a similar promotion on Black Friday and Small business Saturday. Keep a look out in the November 25th paper for another Holiday Shopping Guide page.

GM Senior Center urges participation

The Golden Meadow Senior Citizens Center, located in the Oakridge Park in Golden Meadow, is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. till 1 p.m. Come join in their daily activities like playing games, exercise, bingo and much more. If anyone enjoys quilting, they do that also. Lunch is served at 11 a.m. and must be ordered a day in advance. Contact the center manager, Darlene Guidry at 985-475-7701.

Thanksgiving Sweet Sale Tea Cookies $7/dz. Iced Tea Cookies $12/dz. Petit Fours $1.25 ea. Peanut Butter Fudge $.75 ea. Pralines $1 ea.

Tart a la Bouille $8 Coconut Tart $8 Pumpkin Pie $8 Sweet Potato Pie $8 Pecan Pie $14

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Jindal seeks to stop Syrian refugee resettlement in La.

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30-day tax amnesty period opens Monday in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s latest tax amnesty period has started, giving delinquent taxpayers time to pay what they owe with fewer penalties and interest than they would otherwise be charged. The amnesty began Monday and runs through Dec. 15. It’s the third and final year in a row such a period is being offered to people with back-owed taxes. Those who agree to settle their tax debts with the state will have to pay the full amount of delinquent taxes, 83 percent of the interest and 67 percent of the penalties due. Six-month installment plans are available. State lawmakers hope to raise $50 million with the latest 30-day amnesty period. People can apply at www.ldrtaxamnesty.com or by calling 1-866-782-9241. Taxpayers involved in criminal investigations or criminal litigation for state tax issues don’t qualify. ___

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal is ordering state agencies and officials to “utilize all lawful means to prevent the resettlement of Syrian refugees” in Louisiana. Monday’s executive order follows Jindal’s weekend announcement that he was requesting from the White House information on how many Syrian refugees have been resettled in Louisiana. The Republican presidential hopeful also wants information on background screening of Syrians refugees and what monitoring would be done once the refugees settle in Louisiana. The State Department press office says 14 refugees from Syria have been resettled in Louisiana this year. Lavinia Limon, president the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigration, said that, under the Refugee Act of 1980, states don’t have legal authority to block refugees from being resettled in their communities. ___

Deadline near for drivers to respond to collection letters

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Another round of 700,000

GARY

PLEASE ELECT

#92

CHAMPAGNE

COUNCILMAN DISTRICT 8 ON NOV. 21

• Graduate of Central Lafourche High School • Former owner of two supermarkets and General Manager of Doerle Food Service’s Energy and Marine Division of Port Fourchon • Active member in several local civic organizations in many of which held positions of office • Attends Sacred Heart Catholic Church, along with my wife of 44 years, Phyllis. Proud parents of 3 children and 4 grandchildren. GOALS: • Work with the Port Commission, Parish Administration and Beach Front Development to re-open Fourchon Beach • Look into re-establishing a boat launch on the east side of Bayou Lafourche • Promote tourism and help our sportsmen and trawlers continue with their heritage and customs

I intend to have an open door policy and bring to the Parish Council and Parish Administration issues and needs of my constituents of District 8. Let’s spend our tax dollars wisely and not let political vendattas stand in our way to improve OUR DISTRICT and all of LAFOURCHE PARISH.

collection letters have gone out to Louisiana drivers, notifying them they have 30 days to pay fines for lapsed insurance coverage before their cases get turned over to a state collection agency. In an update Monday, the Office of Motor Vehicles said 55,000 cases of drivers flagged for violating state insurance coverage requirements have been cleared. In one-third of those resolved cases, the agency said, drivers didn’t pay anything after showing they shouldn’t have been fined. The OMV received complaints after mailing 1.1 million collection letters to drivers last month. Some drivers said they were being improperly accused of lapsed insurance. The agency added phone lines and lengthened hours to help people clear improper penalties. More information for drivers who received collection letters is at www.expresslane.org/ .

Wednesday, November 18, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Engagement

Bruce – Cooper

Pictured is the 5th generation family of great-grandfather Joey Rogers, grandmother Jamie Rogers Kiger, greatgreat grandmother Lou Esponge Rogers, baby Levi Abraham Kiger who was born on October 22, and mother Alexandra Kiff.

Final governor’s race debate marked by exchange of attacks BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Democrat John Bel Edwards and Republican David Vitter did little to mask their distaste for each other Monday night in the final statewide TV debate of the governor’s race ahead of this weekend’s runoff election. Edwards, a state representative, at one point described Vitter as lacking a “moral compass” and in another moment called his Republican rival a “hypocrite.” Vitter, a U.S. senator, said Edwards can’t be trusted. At different times in the debate, Vitter tied Edwards to both President Barack Obama and termlimited Gov. Bobby Jindal, two men with high unfavorable ratings in Louisiana. The runoff is Saturday. Before a raucous, often cat-calling studio audience at a Baton Rouge school, the two men bickered in response to questions. On efforts to block the resettlement of Syrian refugees in Louisiana, Vitter said Edwards continued to change his stance on whether he wanted to prevent refugees from entering the state. Edwards said he supported Jindal’s decision to try to keep new Syrian refugees from being relocated, because of concerns of public safety after the Paris attacks. Both candidates said they wouldn’t raise tax

Call me at 337-201-2149. I’m available anytime. Thank you for your consideration in making me a voice of the people of District 8. Paid for by Gary Champagne

Blessed Beyond Measure

Our family is extremely grateful to Our Lord and Savior and also to all of you who prayed for Bryan and us at our time in need. We are truly blessed beyond measure to live in a community that stands together during these times of trial. Bryan received his new heart on August 1, 2015. His surgery took place at Dallas Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, TX. Words cannot express how thankful and blessed we are for this Bryan Bouzigard donor heart. This is truly a selfless gift from a person and family who has suffered a great loss. We are especially thankful for our family who helped to make this trial an easier transition. Without you, it wouldn’t have been so simple to just pick up and go!! Love you all!! To our church family at Community Bible and all surrounding churches who prayed consistently for us, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts! To all of you who stayed up during the night or prayed all night or couldn’t sleep, we appreciate each one of you and are deeply grateful to have you in our lives. So many of you called to offer help in any way possible, we thank you! Many of you helped by cutting our yard, pulling weeds in our backyard and just watching out for our home. What a blessing you guys are to us! The endless phone calls of concern to the office each day, the cards and text messages meant so much! Our family has learned to stand firm on God’s word. The one verse we’d like to share is Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” This Thanksgiving season is definitely taking on a whole new meaning. We ask that our Lord and Savior pour out His Blessings on your families and show himself in a mighty way to each of you for years to come! Our family truly has much to be thankful for during this time of year and years to come! Much thankfulness and praises to Jesus from whom all blessings flow! The Bouzigards Bryan, Gay, Austin and Abigail

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rates on businesses or individuals, despite the state’s deep financial shortfalls. They talked of very similar plans to make government more efficient, remove protections that keep some areas of the budget off-limits to cuts and scale back tax break programs that aren’t deemed to provide a good return on investment for the state. The race is tighter than was expected months ago, when Vitter was widely expected to coast to an easy victory. Now, Edwards leads the runoff campaign in fundraising and polling, hoping to become the first Democrat to win statewide election in Louisiana since 2008.

Mary P. Bruce and the late Daniel Bruce, Sr. of Galliano announce the engagement of daughter, Paula Ann Bruce to Timothy Bradford Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew (Andy) and Tersa Cooper of Denton, TX. The wedding will be held on November 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the Port of New Orleans.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

18210 W. Main - Galliano, LA 70354 Laf. Plaza Shopping Ctr. - 632-7195

It’s time to be thankful for all our blessings!

Specials Good Mon. through Sun. (Quantity Rights Reserved) None Sold to Dealers

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Please take a few minutes out of this very busy time to reflect upon all of life’s blessings! Sam and Noella Burregi, family and employees of Galliano Food Store wish you and your family a great Thanksgiving holiday.

Hours: Mon.-Sat., 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays: 6:30 to 1:00 p.m. We Accept Food Stamp EBT Cards and WIC Vouchers.

God Bless You and Your Family!

ATM Machine Inside! Credit Cards Accepted!

WE WILL BE CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY!

Not responsible for typographical errors.

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MEAT SPECIALS FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING TABLE!!

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Family Pack Whole

Leg Quarters 10 Lbs. and up

1

Family Pack Boneless

$ 79

Thighs, Breasts or Tenderloins

99

¢

1

1

$ 29

Lb.

6 to 9 Lb. Average

Spiral Cut Half Hams......Lb.

$ 29

12 to 16 Oz., All Varieties Jimmy Dean Breakfast 20 to 26 Oz., All Varieties

1

Lb.

2 5 $ 4 5

Cocktail Smokies.............

For

Smoked Sausage...............

For

All Meat Weiners.............

For

13 to 14 Oz., Select Varieties Hillshire

Half Boneless

$ 99

Pork Loin Lb.

$ 99

Rosina Meatballs.............Pk. 12 to 14 Oz., Reg. or Beef, Bryan

12 Oz. Pack - Bryan

$

20 Oz. Cup Miss Goldy Fryer

16 Oz. Cup Savoie’s

Dressing Mix............Ea. Gulf $ Oysters....8 Oz. Fresh

LA Select or Big Easy (70 to 90 Ct.)

Peeled $ Shrimp......1 Lb.

2 $ 89 3 $ 99 4 $ 99

SLOW ROASTED TURKEY

Remove, but do not discard, the large, fatty deposits found inside the flaps by the breast and tail cavities on the turkey. Place a 10-inch skillet over high heat and render the turkey fat. Discard all but 1 tablespoon and return this to the skillet. Add the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of the Poultry Magic and saute until the garlic just begins to turn brown and soft, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Blot with paper towels to remove any fat that may still remain and set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Work your fingers between the breast meat and the skin to form pockets. Place the cooled sauteed garlic evenly inside these pockets. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the Poultry Magic inside the breast cavity, then place the vegetables inside the cavity. Position the carrots last because they are the easiest to put in. Sprinkle the remaining Poultry Magic evenly over the outside of the turkey. Place the turkey in a large roasting pan and roast uncovered until tender and golden brown, about 6 to 6-1/2 hours. To test for doneness, after about 6 hours, remove the turkey from the oven and run a skewer into the thickest part of the thigh along the bone. Remove the skewer and press down on the hole. If liquid runs clear, the turkey is done. If not, place the turkey back into the oven and continue to check periodically until the liquid runs clear. Makes 10 to 12 servings. Sourced from Magic Seasoning Blends and Chef Paul Prudhomme.

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14.5 to 15 Oz., Whole Kernel or Cream Style Corn, Cut, French Style or Sliced Green Beans or Sweet Peas

$ 00

3 11 5 5 $

For

$

(All Flavors) Coke Family Products 12 Oz., 12-Pk. Cans For

or

2 Liter Bottles For

HOW TO CARVE A TURKEY: To Remove Leg: Hold drumstick firmly, pulling gently away from body. Cut skin between leg and body, press leg downward and cut from body. Separate drumstick and thigh, slice meat from each piece. Cut into white meat parallel to wing, making a cut deep into the breast to the body frame, as close to the wing as possible. Slice white meat, beginning at front starting halfway up breast. Cut thin slices of white meat down to the cut. Slices will fall away from the turkey as cut. Continue until enough meat has been carved for first servings, carve more as needed. Convention doesn’t forbid your standing up to carve, so, if it’s easier, stand up. The bones get in your way if you don’t know where to expect them. A little investigation tells you just where they are. Carving is unduly complicated by a dull knife. And remember the first rule of carving … cut across the grain. If you cut with the grain, long meat fibers give a stringy texture to the slice. Steaks are the exception!

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Campbell’s 10.8 Oz.

¢

Cream Soups Chicken or Mushroom Each:

5

128 Oz., Canola or Vegetable

$ 99

Lou-Ana Oil

26 Oz., Select Varieties: Ea:

1 (10 to 12 lb.) turkey 2 celery ribs, cut in half crosswise 36 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half 1/2 large green bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 2-inch strips 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Poultry Magic 1 medium onion, peeled, quartered and separated 2 large carrots, scrubbed and cut in half lengthwise

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We do party trays made of finger sandwiches, cold cuts, and/or assorted cheeses, olives, etc. We also bake hams and bake and fry turkeys for your holiday table. Prices vary. Please order ahead of time by calling our Deli Department at 632-7197.

Cafe Valley Creme Cakes

Canned Vegetables

699

In Our Seafood Section

Hormel Luncheon Meat or Chopped Ham

Green Giant

249 $ 09 1 $ 29 3

Liver or Gizzards......Ea.

Manda Deli Ham or John Morrell Bologna

Your Choice: Lb.

Lb.

Frozen $ Ducks..........................Lb.

FRESH FROM OUR DELI DEPARTMENT

Your Choice: Lb.

$ 99

Rump Roast

Sold Whole In Cry-O-Vac Bag

Pork Roll Sausage...........Ea.

Pork Roast

2

USDA Heavy Western Grain Fed Select Boneless Beef

1 $ 49 3 $ 99 4 2 $5

5 to 7 Lb. Avg., Smithfield

Lb.

Year after year, John Morrell has been the brand you said you liked the best!

$ 99

5 to 7 Lb. Average

Fresh Boston Butt

Sold Whole 2 Per Pack!

Lb.

Ground Beef

Gumbo Hens Lb.

$ 79

Smoked Ham

(Family Pack) Fresh Lean

Baking Hens Fresh Large

2

Limit 1 With $20.00 or More Purchase!

Top B Frozen

Lb.

¢

Whole or Shank Half 19 to 22 Lb. Average

John Morrell Fully Cooked

Turkeys

Lb.

Lb.

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USDA Grade A Self-Basting Shurfresh

16 Oz., Select Varieties - Domino

99¢ $ 39 1 $ 99 1 $ 49 2 $ 69 2 $ 99 2 $ 49 3 2 $3 2 $4 2 $5 2 $5 2 $5 3 $2 10 $10

Powdered Sugar........................Ea.

12 Oz. Can

Pet Evaporated Milk.................Ea.

10 Oz. Jar - Shurfine

Red Cherries................................Ea.

14 Oz., Eagle Brand Sweetened

Condensed Milk..........................Ea.

14 Oz., Baker’s

Angel Flake Coconut................Ea.

10 to 12 Oz., Select Varieties

Nestle’s Morcels........................Ea.

6 Oz. - French’s

Fried Onions..............................Ea.

10 Oz., Reg. or Mini - Jet Puffed

Marshmallows............................

For

Vlasic Pickles...............................

For

16 to 24 Oz., Select Varieties Stackers or Dill 17 Oz., Tony Chachere’s

Creole Seasoning.......................

For

Bakers Bars.................................

For

4 Oz., Unsweet, Semi-Sweet or Premium White Chocolate

21 Oz., Apple or Cherry, Lucky Leaf

Pie Filling......................................

14.5 Oz., Select Varieties, Shurfine

Canned Tomatoes.....................

1.97 to 7.2, Select Varieties

Rice or Pasta Roni............

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200%

TWO BIG WEEKS!

Wednesday, November 18, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

SATISFACTION

GUARANTEE

Shop these holiday specials for TWO BIG WEEKS! Let us supply you with all your holiday fixins! These specials are good Monday, November 16th through Sunday, November 29th!

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If you are not completely satisfied with your Shurfine purchase, return the empty container or unused portion to the Associated Grocers member retailer you purchased it from (including any Associated Food Store) to receive double your money back. (Include receipt.)

FRESH PRODUCE FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING TABLE!!

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Farm Fresh

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Crisp Green Celery

2 5 $

Broccoli

Lb.

4.5 Oz. Packs

1

$ 29

2

$ 39

99

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15.3 Oz. Box Select Varieties

Ea.

Campbell’s

2 1

Ea.

10.5 Oz. Can Select Varieties For

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6 Oz. Select Varieties

Canned Gravy

$

88

Stuffing Mix

Cake Mix

1

Domino

$ 99

Merliton Squash

11

99

2

$ 99

Chinet Paper Plates, Platters or Bowls 8 to 36 Ct., Select Varieties Each:

119 249 499 499 699 2 $3 2 $5 2 $5 2 $5 3 $2 4 $9 $ 99 2 2 $7 $ 99 2 $ 99 6 $ 99 6

$ Cubbisons Croutons...................Pk. 16 Oz., Select Varieties $ Jif Peanut Butter......................Ea. 5 Lb., Med. or Long Grain $ Mahatma or Watermaid Rice...Ea. 35 Oz. $ Coffeemate Creamer................Ea. 3.81 Oz., Select Varieties $ Folger’s K-Cup Coffee.............Pk. 5 Oz., Select Varieties

2 3 $

29 Oz. Can

Bruce’s Cut Yams.......................

16 Oz., Select Varieties - Kraft

Salad Dressing...........................

64 Oz., Select Varieties - Ocean Spray

Cranberry Juices.......................

9.8 to 15.1 Oz., Select Varieties

Quaker Instant Oatmeal........

14.5 Oz., Select Varieties, Swanson

Chicken or Beef Broth.............

10-Pack, Select Varieties

Capri Sun Drinks......................

16 Oz., Select Varieties

Cajun Injector Marinades......Ea.

16 Oz., Select Varieties (With Injector)

Cajun Injector Marinades.......

15 to 40 Ct., Select Varieties

Solo Plastic Cups..................Ea. Pk.

6-Pack Mega Rolls

Scott Paper Towels...................Pk.

12-Roll pack, Select Varieties

Scott Bathroom Tissue...........Pk.

For

For

For

For

For

For

For

$ 69

Ea.

Jiffy

2 1 $

2

Blue Plate

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Wednesday, November 18, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Election From 1-A

Randolph now has a shot at an unprecedented fourth consecutive term in office. In the races for Lafourche Parish councilmen, District 6 incumbent Lindel Toups will face challenger Corey Perrillioux. Both have no party affiliation. In District 8, incumbent Jerry Lafont, no party, faces a challenge from Democrat Gary Champagne. Newly elected board members will be sworn in for their new four-year terms in January. Voters in the Tenth Ward will decide on two Lafourche Hospital Service District No. 1 property tax renewals.

The first proposition of 3.34 mills will go toward operations and maintenance of Lady of the Sea General Hospital in Galliano. The tax is expected to raise about $2.2 million annually and makes up 8 percent of the hospital’s overall budget, Lady of the Sea CEO Karen Collins said. Lafourche Parish Assessor Wendy Thibodeaux said the 3.34 millage proposal would cost a 10th Ward resident with a $100,000 home and homestead exemption $8.35 a year. If the millage is renewed, it will be collected from 2016 to 2025. The other proposed millage of 3.1 mills is levied by the Hospital District but goes to Lafourche Ambulance District No.1. The millage, which is

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expected to bring in about $2 million annually, is the only tax the ambulance district collects and makes up about 56 percent of its budget, said Brady Daigle, operations manager for the district. The Ambulance District covers about 50 to 60 miles from the Intracoastal Waterway in Larose to Grand Isle. Money from the millage helps pay for staffing and state-of-the-art equipment for the ambulances, Daigle said. If the millage is not renewed, at least half of the nonprofit organizations services would have to be cut, said Daigle. Voters in Lafourche Parish’s Drainage District No. 1 will decide whether to renew a 0.9 millage for operating and maintaining drainage projects in the district for the next 10 years. On the east side of Bayou Lafourche, the district covers an area roughly from Gheens Road to Golden Meadow. On the west side, the district covers from Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital in Raceland to Golden Meadow. The millage, which is the only tax the district collects, is expected to bring in about $495,000 annually, according to the proposition. Lafourche Parish Assessor Wendy Thibodeaux said the proposed millage would cost a homeowner with a $100,000 home and homestead exemption $2.25 annually. Voters are reminded that when you go to cast your vote you will be asked to identify yourself with either a photo ID or signature on a voter affidavit. You may use a driver’s license, a Louisiana special ID or some other generally recognized picture ID that has your name and signature. Voting hours are from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Arrest From 1-A

Through questioning, investigators learned Bustos coordinated business in the South Lafourche area with other individuals from whom she would pick up new females every couple of weeks who would begin prostituting. She also admitted to coordinating meetings with clients by phone and transporting the females to a location to which the client agreed. Bustos would then send the money the prostitutes made back to the debtors, and the females would continue prostituting until their debt was paid. At that time, Bustos was charged with Pandering (Transporting Persons for Prostitution) and was booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center. She was released the following day, February 20, after posting $25,000 bond. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office recently learned that Bustos was taken into custody by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday, November 10, and federal charges are pending. No further details are available at this time due to the ongoing federal investigation. Details surrounding Bustos’ arrest in February were withheld due to the federal investigation and for the safety of all parties involved.

Budget Cuts From 1-A

“I don’t think you can avoid any cuts,� said Alario, R-Westwego. “I don’t think there’s enough smoke and mirrors around to balance these numbers out.� Alario said he hopes public colleges can be largely shielded from slashing, but he doesn’t expect health care services will escape reductions. The joint House and Senate budget committee will discuss Jindal’s latest plan Friday. The term-limited Republican governor, whose tenure ends in January, has had to close midyear budget gaps each of his eight years in office. Jindal will make these latest cuts as he’s running a presidential campaign in which he highlights his management of the state’s finances as a selling point. Louisiana’s next governor will be chosen in an election Saturday — and whichever man is selected faces a more than $1 billion budget gap projected for next year’s budget that Jindal won’t tackle before he leaves. Democratic state Rep. John Bel Edwards is in a runoff with Republican U.S. Sen. David Vitter to determine who gets the job. “There won’t be a whole lot of time for celebration,� Alario said. “It’ll be time for them to roll up their sleeves and get busy

in trying to help this problem.� The shortfall for the 2016-17 fiscal year that begins July 1 had been pegged at $713 million, but it was boosted by another $324 million when the Revenue Estimating Conference lowered next year’s forecast. Corporate income, severance, sales and individual income taxes all are coming in below projections, Jindal administration economist Manfred Dix told the fourmember Revenue Estimating Conference. “Very depressing,� Dix said to sum up. Nose-diving oil prices and falling gas prices have hit the state’s severance tax revenue and mineral royalties. The Legislature’s chief economist, Greg Albrecht, said the impact also is spilling into industries tied to oil and gas, causing a ripple effect of declines in corporate tax and sales tax collections for the state. Meanwhile, lawmakers’ efforts to scale back corporate tax breaks to drum up more money for the treasury appear to have generated less cash than expected, according to Albrecht and Dix. Businesses cashed in tax credits and rebates early and reworked the use of those tax break programs to try to lessen the blow to their bottom line. “It appears there was a rush on tax credits,� Alario said.

“In a Small Pond” By Leroy Martin

Remembering Jimmie, Part III

In 1947, I was still foraging barns, attics, storerooms, trunks and even hen houses hoping to find Jimmie Rodgers records and beg, borrow, barter or buy them. I had quite a collection but realized I knew little about the man, so I interrogated my mother, relatives and anybody who remembered his era and career. So far I had pieced together the following: Jimmie, a former railroad brakeman disabled by tuberculosis was trying to make a living for his family by singing with his guitar in medicine shows, on street corners and in vaudeville. An extraordinary recording contract with Victor Records, (now R.C.A.), made him a star and the favorite singer of the Cajuns and the nation during the Great Depression of the 1930’s. Every home had his records and hundreds of imitators paraphrased “America’s Blue Yodeler”. Among those were Jerry Berring, “Louisiana’s Blue Yodeler”, (my mom saw him in person at Rebstock’s Theater in 1929, the year I was born), Ernest Tubb, “Texas’ Blue Yodeler” (until a tonsillectomy removed his tonsils and his yodel, his advantage—in 1937 Mrs. Jimmie Rodgers became his manager and gave him Jimmie’s guitar), Rex Griffin, “Alabama’s Blue Yodeler”, (his granddaughter lives in Galliano), Canada’s Hank Snow, the “Singing Ranger”, Montana’s Wilf Carter, “Montana Slim”, and WWL’s “New Orleans’ Blue Yodeler” Roy Schaeffer, (mom also saw him at Rebstock’s). No one was blatant enough to call themselves Mississippi’s Blue Yodeler

because Jimmie was from Meridian, Mississippi and was to the world America’s Blue Yodeler. I also learned that every Cajun boy with a guitar tried to imitate him and could be heard singing on front porch swings while courting their girlfriends. At age 9, I heard Dave Lathrop, who was locally considered the best, (not my dad, he brought fresh shrimp instead. I heard him sing, that would not have cut it!) Maybe Jimmie’s singing was an aphrodisiac because the Kipsigis Tribe in Kenya, Africa were known to have considered him a god or mythical figure, half man,

keep was no longer affordable since the depression had diminished record sales and therefore the royalties that had built it. I shouted: “She’s alive! She’s alive!” … a line I remembered from an old Frankenstein movie. The second omen came two nights later when the radio was playing Camel Cigarette’s Jimmie Dorsey Hour, already in progress. I recognized the voice of guest star Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong saying: “No, no, Mr. Dorsey, Jimmie was not a hillbilly singer. We recorded a blues number. I blew blues behind him and my wife Lillian played blues

on the piano.” The discussion ended but I knew he was talking about the historic Jimmie Rodgers record, “Blue Yodel No, 9”, recorded in Hollywood in 1929, the year I was born. The third omen came two days later when I received my 50 business cards imprinted “The Jimmie Rodgers Appreciation

Wednesday, November 18, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Club”, “Leroy Martin, President”, an almost non-existing club with a certainly non-elected president. But it metaphorically lit an electric light bulb above my head, and I decided to enclose one in a letter I would write to: Mrs. Jimmie Rodgers, San Antoine, Texas, the only address I knew.

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I knew this was probably a wish too far and clearer thinking would have prevented me sending it, but thinking clearly was not one of my virtues, so I mailed the letter and waited. Next week, a big surprise. BYE NOW!

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half fawn, pronounced “Chemiroche.” His records were played at sexual rituals where their wails resembled his yodels. Strange as it seems, this is documented in two of Jimmie’s biographies and several encyclopedias. I learned all that later, but at the time, besides my research, I knew diddely squat! (Is that expression still in vogue?) Then, inside of one week I received three omens which encouraged me to continue my quest. The first I read in a Texas newspaper my dad brought home: “Mrs. Jimmie Rodgers and her daughter Anita Rodgers Court have sold their fabulous Kerrville mansion, “Blue Yodelers’ Paradise”, purchased during her husband’s glory days as a nationally famous Victor recording artist, and moved to a smaller house in San Antoine.” My guess was the up-

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Shame on you, Charlotte. Here are the FACTS regarding your recent foray into negative politics...

FACT: DEPUTY PAY RAISE ISSUE

The letter cited in your attack ad states that Jimmy was and is FOR deputy pay raises and new automobiles to patrol. He simply opposed the new taxes, which is how they were paid for. As a proud veteran, Jimmy SUPPORTS law enforcement, he does not support new taxes.

FACT: PARISH LAWSUITS

More than a decade ago, Jimmy dropped the lawsuits against the parish. In them he was simply seeking to have the levee on his property repaired, which the parish had breached. He did not want compensation, just his levee fixed to its original condition.

FACT: WETLANDS CITATION

Cantrelle received NO citation relative to wetlands work. In fact, Mr. Cantrelle’s attorney received an email on October 9 from a State Department of Natural Resources official thanking him for assistance in identifying the potential violator. The email read, in part, “Thank you for bringing all of this information to my attention. We always start with the landowner [Cantrelle] until we find information that leads us to the actual (potential) culprit of the work...” Jimmy received NO citation.

FACT: PERMITS AND JOBS

Jimmy wants less government and bureaucracy in our lives and reforming the permit process is one way to do that. The current three term parish president has tried to raise permit fees, another form of taxation, to get more money in government coffers. As our community braces for a downturn in the oil business, the current three term parish president will be receiving an 80% pay raise! Jimmy WILL NOT take this pay raise and will donate it to Lafourche Parish charities.

FACT: DRAINAGE

Recent rains have flooded portions of our parish, yet the current three term parish president brags on the millions spent in drainage and pump improvements. However, we are still flooding. This needs to be made a priority to protect our citizens and their property.

Jimmy Cantrelle a successful and community banker. JimmyisCantrelle is a businessman successful businessman. knowshow howtotostretch stretch a dollar and HeHeknows andlive liveand andwork workwithin within budgets,just justlike like many many of budgets, ofour ourcitizens. citizens. NOTa aprofessional professionalpolitician politician who term HeHe isis NOT whoisisseeking seekingaafourth fourth term and who will benefit from an 80% pay raise if re-elected. and who will benefit from an 80% pay raise if re-elected.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

South Lafourche students making a difference In 2014, the students at South Lafourche High School had a very special opportunity. A very motivated senior, with a desire to make a difference contacted Ducks Unlimited to enquire about a program they call DU Varsity. The DU Varsity program began in 2005 and since has grown to 35 chapters. With no other Varsity chapters in Louisiana, South Lafourche High School had the opportunity to be the first. The Varsity chapters are focused on instilling the knowledge and responsibility for students to fully run their own chapter and carry on the DU mission. Just as the Prairie Pothole Region is necessary for the sustainability of duck populations, the Varsity chapters are the breeding grounds for future DU volunteers and leaders. There is no doubt that this is being accomplished. The students recruited members, established a committee and began the

work of planning and putting on a DU Varsity Banquet. The 2014 DU Varsity Banquet was a huge success with approximately 250 in attendance. The Varsity chapter not only succeeded in getting the younger generation involved and invested in conservation, it reinvigorated the parents and grandparents whom may have slipped away. With hard work and very little time, the students put on a great event and when all was said and done, the SL Varsity DU Chapter ended 2014 tied for 1st in the country in money donated to Ducks Unlimited. Wednesday, December 9th, will be the South Lafourche DU Varsity’s 2nd annual banquet. It will be held at the Larose VFW and doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested in purchasing a table or coming out to support the students, should call Club President Adam Gisclair at 985-696-1872 or 985-2094107.

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the conspiracy. They said as many as three of the seven suicide bombers were French citizens. Both candidates for Louisiana governor, Democrat John Bel Edwards and Republican U.S. Sen. David Vitter, said that the Paris attacks are a reason to pause or stop such immigration. “President Obama’s plan to bring 10,000 Syrian

refugees to the U.S. — just like his statement made a day before the Paris attacks that ISIS was ‘contained’ — is outrageous and irresponsible. That’s exactly how at least one, maybe more of the Paris terrorists got there,� Vitter said in an emailed statement Sunday. “These Syrians have already started arriving in Louisiana. That needs to

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I would like to thank my family and friends for their support and votes in my campaign.

Upon deciding to qualify for Councilman of District 6, my goal was to be attentive to the needs of our community and my resolve has not changed.

I would like to be a contributing factor in the advancement of our community. I will always strive to be of any assistance in any way possible.

Throughout my campaign, I could not have had more gratification than meeting and speaking with residents of this district and parish, making new friends and hearing their concerns.

At the start of my campaign, I had vowed to myself and my family to keep my campaign free from any mudslinging; after all it’s a job, not a boxing match. Upon qualifying for the primary I’ve had the opportunity to speak to Mr. Toups and he agreed to do the same and he did keep his word.

Unfortunately I was unable to be in the general election. Since then, I have spoken with Mr. Toups and he has agreed to be open to some of my ideas for the advancement of our community. As Councilman for District 6, he would have the ability to implement some of those ideas. Once again, I would like to thank everyone for their support and votes. Thank you very much,

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Tarps, Trojans fall in playoffs

SPORTS Gazette Sports Reports

Friday was a tough night for the South Lafourche and Central Lafourche football teams. Both the Tarpons and Trojans fell in the opening round of the Louisiana state playoffs – each bowing out in decisive fashion. The Tarpons fell 38-0 at the hands of Bastrop in Class 4A, while Central Lafourche dropped a 55-7 decision to two-time defending state champions Acadiana in Class 5A. Both South Lafourche coach Dennis Skains and Central Lafourche coach

Thibodaux wins final football contest

The 10th and final winner of the Lafourche Gazette Football contest is Melvin Thibodaux of West 22nd St., Larose Melvin’s entrant was the only one with 5 wrong. Winner can pick up their cash prize at the Gazette office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Grand Prize winner of the two Saints / Panthers tickets will be announced in next week’s Gazette.

Keith Menard said they’re proud of their teams. The Tarpons and Trojans each capped their 2015 seasons with 6-5 records. “We battled adversity all year and I think a lesser team would have folded up and quit a long time ago,� Skains said. “I’m so proud of these kids. I was at a loss for words. I wanted the journey to go longer, but it didn’t. It was hard to accept the finality – that this group won’t take the field together again.� “It was emotional. We wanted it to be,� Menard said. “We lined up all of the seniors in the back of the end zone and everyone shook their hands and thanked them. We needed to make a leap this year, and our senior class did that. They mean a lot to our program.�

Tarpons fall at Bastrop

South Lafourche’s stay in the playoffs wasn’t any fun. The Tarpons made a five and a half hour bus trip to north Louisiana to take on a Rams team that entered the game with an 8-2 record – both losses coming against top-flight competition. It showed. South Lafourche won the opening coin toss and deferred possession to Bas-

trop, who proceeded to drive straight down in just 66 seconds – a quick drive capped on a 65-yard touchdown pass from Jerry Powell to Alontae Alford. After a two-point conversion, the Rams led 8-0. The Rams ballooned that lead to 24-0 at halftime with two other scoring drives that mirrored the first – short, fast drives punctuated by quick striking plays – most often involving Powell, Alford or Al Dowles. But the frustrating part for South Lafourche is that they moved the ball, too, but just couldn’t score. The Tarpons pushed inside the red zone on all three of their first half drives, but couldn’t walk away with anything to show for it. One drive ended in a missed field goal from kicker Brannon Lee that dinged off the right upright. The other two ended with a turnover on downs.

“We had success. We just couldn’t finish (drives),� Skains said. “We spent plenty enough time down there, but we just couldn’t get in. It’s a shame, because if we get points there, it changes everything. We knew the defense would eventually settle in.� Out of the lockers, South Lafourche had more failed scoring chances. The Tarpons forced both a turnover and a punt in the third quarter, which led to some additional prime field position that never became fruitful. Bastrop put the game in the fourth quarter with a short touchdown run from Powell. The Rams added a late touchdown to put the game away. Rams coach Brad Bradshaw said he was happy with his team’s fast start, touting that South Lafourche is “a heck of a team.�

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“That’s a good football team to be seeded No. 22,� Bradshaw said. “They moved the ball up and down the field and kicked our butt. We had a fast start and it gave us an edge.�

Trojans fall at Acadiana

Central Lafourche was staked with Mission Impossible on Friday night: beat an Acadiana team that entered the game with 10straight playoff wins and two-straight Class 5A State Titles. The Trojans fought early, but slipped late, which doomed the team’s fate and ended the team’s season. The Wrecking Rams got the football first and marched straight down the field in six plays for an early touchdown to go up 7-0. But the Trojans battled back, using a 10-play drive

to go straight down the field to tie it up on a short run from halfback Nelton Allen. “We played them tough early� Menard said. “We liked our game plan going in and the kids were ready. But that’s one heck of a football team. We knew we had to be almost perfect, and they got a few breaks that really set us back.� That play came with 4:30 to go in the first quarter. The rest of the game was all Wrecking Rams. After the Trojans touchdown, Acadiana bounced back, using their powerful ground game to gash Central Lafourche’s defense. The Rams scored 28-straight points in the first half to take a 35-7 halftime lead. The onslaught continued into the third quarter with Acadiana going on top 49-7 after the third quarter. See Playoffs Page 2-B

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Wednesday, November 18, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — LSU was a contender for the national title just two weeks ago. Mississippi was among the darlings of college football in September after a stunning win over Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Things have changed for the Tigers and Rebels — and not for the better. When No. 17 LSU (7-2, 4-2 Southeastern Conference) travels to face No. 25 Ole Miss (7-3, 4-2) on Saturday, physical talent will obviously play a factor in deciding who wins. The Tigers have star running back Leonard Fournette and a physical defense. The Rebels have the best passing offense in the SEC. But what goes on between the ears for these disappointed two teams might be even more important. “That’s part of life — being disappointed,� Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze said. “One of the greatest lessons you can learn in life is how do you handle that? They’re being tested with that just like we’ve

been.� Ole Miss might be in a better position to bounce back. The Rebels had last week off after a crushing 53-52 overtime loss to Arkansas on Nov. 7. They also have a glimmer of hope regarding an SEC title. Ole Miss must win its last two games against LSU and Mississippi State and then Alabama has to lose to Auburn in the Iron Bowl on Nov. 28 for the Rebels to capture the Western Division title. Unlikely? Sure. But not impossible. Ole Miss quarterback Chad Kelly, who leads the SEC with 3,224 yards passing and 23 touchdowns, said there is still plenty of motivation to win, even if the college football playoff is out of the picture. “If you can’t refocus after a bye week and get amped up for the next game then you’re playing the wrong sport,� Kelly said. “I know our guys are ready to get back and ready to hit somebody.� LSU is trying to recover after two difficult losses to Alabama and Arkansas.

The loss to the Tide wasn’t a complete surprise — especially since the game was in Tuscaloosa — but Saturday’s 31-14 home loss to the Razorbacks was sobering. Now the Tigers are out of the national playoff picture and also can’t win the West. Miles said there isn’t much a coach can do in one week that can motivate a team following disappointments. Instead, it’s something that has to be ingrained in the program. “When something goes not as planned, you have to say ‘I’m accountable and I’m responsible,’� Miles said. Freeze knows from experience that Miles faces an uphill battle. Ole Miss was No. 3 in the CFP rankings last year before a loss to Auburn sent the Rebels tumbling down the list. Ole Miss loss two of its final four games following the Auburn game, struggling to regain its swagger after the high-profile setback. “It is really, really difficult to manage the young kids’ psyche and the coaches’ psyche. Everyone,� Freeze said. “I can’t speak for (LSU), but I know firsthand the disappointment that not only comes from a loss, but a loss of being in a position you really want to be in.� ___ AP freelancer Bryan Lazare in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, contributed to this story. Follow David Brandt on Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbrandtAP

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The Charging Rams added another touchdown in the fourth quarter, but missed the extra point to bring the game to its final margin. Menard said the loss was tough, but he’s happy for the successes the team achieved this season. Central Lafourche reached the postseason for the first time since 2009 this season and had a winning season. “Those guys meant so much,� Menard said of his seniors. “They accomplished their goal this year and if we make the playoffs next year, they deserve credit for that, too, for showing the younger kids how it was done.�

Central Arkansas survives scare, holds off Nicholls 34-31

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Blake Veasley ran for 139 yards and scored two touchdowns as Central Arkansas survived a scare to beat Nicholls 34-31 on Saturday night. Hayden Hildebrand threw for 109 yards and one score for Central Arkansas (7-3, 7-1 Southland Conference). The Bears will host

Sam Houston State next week with a possible playoff berth on the line. Sam Houston State (7-3, 6-2) overwhelmed Northwestern State 59-21 Saturday night. The Bears, who have won seven of their last eight games, limited Nicholls to just 10 yards on the ground. Nicholls (2-8, 2-6) tied

it at 17 when Landry Klann, who threw for a career-high 368 yards and four scores, hit C.J. Bates on a 9-yard scoring strike early in the second half. The Bears answered with 17 points and a 34-17 lead. Klann led the Colonels back with two touchdowns passes in the final quarter but could not take the lead

Coach Payton starts changing defense by firing Rob Ryan BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints’ defense is in disarray and Rob Ryan will not be the one to fix it. Coach Sean Payton promised changes to the team’s NFL worst defense on Monday and hours later made a significant one, firing Ryan, the defensive coordinator. Payton announced the move on his radio show on WWL-AM, adding that defensive coordinator duties were handed over to senior defensive assistant Dennis Allen, a former defensive coordinator in Denver and head coach in Oakland. Earlier Monday, the Saints canceled an open locker room period for media, instead making only one defensive player — end Cameron Jordan — available by conference

call. Jordan said Ryan served in his typical role in team meetings Monday before players left the facility for their bye week. But Jordan added, “I don’t know what the organization will do from this point on.” Rex Ryan, head coach of the Buffalo Bills, said his brother was expecting the move. “We’re presuming that he’s going to get let go at some point,” Rex Ryan said Monday during his weekly radio show on Buffalo’s WGR-AM, before Payton had confirmed the move. “But I know one thing: He’s tough. He’s going to compete to the very end. ... I can tell you he’ll be the same guy.” The change hardly came as a shock. Fox Sports first reported that the Saints had decided to fire Ryan Monday morning,

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only to have Payton initially deny that report before saying hours later that the move had indeed been made. Defensively, New Orleans ranks last in the NFL with 424.7 yards allowed per game, 6.7 yards allowed per play and 31.5 points allowed per game. “It’s hard to be last,” Payton said. “That’s hard to do.” Yet the Saints’ defense has often made it look easy, particularly in its past two games sub-.500 teams Tennessee and Washington; New Orleans lost both games to fall to 46. “I do know this — continuing just along the same course we’re taking right now is not something that we’re going to do. And I’m talking about players. I’m talking about us as a staff, all of us collectively.” Payton said. “But you’ve got to look closely at what’s winning and what’s keeping you from winning. And in fairness to the players and fans and everyone else, we’ve got to look at that specifically.” Payton’s comments came a day after the Saints allowed 526 yards in a 4714 loss to the Washington Redskins. “It’s hard to swallow a game where all of a sudden you’re feeling like there isn’t an answer,” Payton said. “There’s some things on tape that have to be better. And we’ll get that right. ... It might take a little bit of time. And it might hurt going down for some people. But we’ll get it squared away.” Injuries have hampered the unit lately, but New Orleans has ranked consistently low defensively for a season and a half, having finished last season ranked 31st. Even in some of their victories this season, such

as a 52-49 victory over the New York Giants three weeks ago, New Orleans’ defense often appeared to botch coverages and leave gaps that led to explosive plays. Opposing quarterbacks have consistently had their best games of the season against New Orleans. Washington’s Kirk Cousins had the best game of his career on Sunday, throwing for 324 yards and four touchdowns, producing a perfect QB rating of 158.3. Payton spoke to reporters after a team meeting in which he said he delivered a similar message about the need for change. “It’s a success-driven business,” Payton said. “We’ve got some young guys that want to do well, want to please, some veterans the same way. Yet we’ve got to look closely at what we’re doing and how well they’re doing. But the main thing was, it wasn’t going to be the same when they got back. It was going to be different. And it needs to be.” NOTES: Payton was critical of veteran cornerback Brandon Browner’s apparent decision to give up pursuit of the ball carrier on one play against Washington and instead deliver a blind-side hit to offensive lineman Spencer Long, who was trailing the play. “Obviously when you’re playing a screen pass that is away from you, you want to get to the ball. So those are some of the mistakes we are discussing,” Payton said. “You have to get to the ball. We have to play the ball. ... You don’t want to fight a battle unless you’re getting to the football.” ___

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Power Wheelchair For Sale, needs battery. Asking $2000. Call 985-632-6619. _________________ Furn., Dishes, Etc. For Sale: King br set with free mattress set$375; metal desk$25; 6x4 mirror-$100; Maytag dishwasher & dryer as is-$25; 15” alum. pot-$50; black Resistol cowboy hat$100; about 200 new gray tiles-$35; accordion-$1000; Samonsite luggage sets-$60 or $20; 50 lbs. chlorine-$50; 12 setting Christmas dishes$50; Call 504-8588995 after 12 noon. _________________ 1986, 75 HP Evinrude, runs good, controls & cables, ss prop, new pump, extra carb set, lower unit, eng. Cover. Asking $450. Call Phil at 985-258-5566. _________________ 6 Bag Sandhopper For Sale w/moisture trap, spray pots, sandblast hoods, temptation rouster & chicken baking casseroles, lg. cookie jars, lots of cookbooks-many brand new. 985-696-7773 or 696-7723. _________________ Tables For Sale: Two beautiful dining room table sets. One has six chairs for $250; one has 4 chairs for $225. FMI call 985258-1443. _________________

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Lafourche Parish Fire Dist. #3 is accepting applications for the following career positions: Fire Department Mechanic. LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA plan, health, vision & dental ins., pd. vacation & pd. holiday. Must possess a valid driver’s license & high school diploma or GED. Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 W. Main, Cut Off. Need more info contact Cody Collins at 985-632-8068. _________________ Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is hiring exp. tax preparers for our offices located in Raceland & Galliano for the upcoming season. $12 per hr. and up DOE. Please call 985-532-0829 and leave a detailed message. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Drivers: Great pay! Excel. benefits. Operate vacuum & roll off trucks. CDL-A, 2 yrs. exp. X-end, TWIC required. Call 985-6524885. _________________ Human Resources Generalist: Some exp. preferred but not required. Send resumes to marie@ 365enterprises.com. Apply at 13559 W. Main, Larose. _________________ Direct Support Professional: Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities in a group home setting. Please call Evelyn France at 985-798-5899 FMI. _________________ Now hiring Manager for Truckstop. Send resume to 200 B Venture Blvd., Houma, LA 70360. _________________ Direct Support Professional working with individuals with intellectual disabilities in a group home setting. Please call Evelyn France at 985-798-5899 for more information. _________________ 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 985-447-6214 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. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Manager Trainees. Call 985632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985632-7305. _________________

Maintenance Person Needed at Best Western Isabelle Court. Candidate must have trans., exp. is a plus. Please apply in person at 17026 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. No phone calls please. Positive attitude is necessary. _________________ United Community Bank is looking for an exp. Retail Representative at our main office (Raceland). Full time position w/excel. benefits. Email resume w/cover letter to hr@ucbanking.com. _________________

SERVICES

Curry’s Painting Service New construction, remodels, interior-exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing, new & repair. Exp. Call 985-258-0465 or 985-258-6414. _________________ Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children, age’s infant to school age. Call 985-696-1984, ask for Lee. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ Cleaning Service: Reliable & Responsible. Call Terri at 504645-7330. _________________ Colors Painting 20 yrs. exp., pressure washing, rental property clean up & minor repairs. Call 985-2913646. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator. 985-637-8633 _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, showers, custom 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. _________________ Quality Roofing By Kernny Comardelle Metal roofing, small jobs & repairs. Call 985-696-7912, leave message. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Private Voice Lessons: Certified & exp. vocal music teacher, now accepting students. Call June at 985-258-5428. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985209-5552. _________________

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Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, Inc. Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail.com _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________

OBITUARIES

Dorothy Pitre Dorothy “Dot” Margaret Pitre, 77, a native and resident of Cut Off, passed away on Sunday, November 15. Visitation will be held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off on Thursday, November 19 from 5:00 until 8:00 pm and on Friday, November 20 from 9:00 am until service time. A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home parlor starting at 12 noon with burial to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Dot is survived by her son, Linsey Pitre; and sister, Ella Mae Duplantis. She is preceded in death by her husband, Linberth Pitre; father, Vandon Guidry; mother, Solange Babin Guidry; son, Toby Pitre; brothers, Allen Guidry, Dudley Guidry, Jimmie Guidry, Jerry Guidry, William Guidry; sisters, Judith Melancon, Bertha Terrebonne, Margie Adams and Alice Cheramie. Samart-Mothe is entrusted with arrangements. ______________________

Bruce Collins Bruce J. Collins, 59, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015. Visitation was held at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and resumed on Monday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 11:00 and burial followed in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Loretta Doucet; son, Christopher “Scooby” Collins; former wife, Bonnie R. Collins and companion Timothy Crosby; step brother, Harris J. Doucet, Jr.; half-sister, Johnette Collins; step sister, Mae Ella Falgout; adopted sister, Crystal Pellegrin; and dog, Roxxy. He was preceded in death by his father, John Collins; step father, Harris J. Doucet, Sr.; grandparents, Alidor and Aline Toups Bruce, Burke and Mae Orgeron Collins. He was an avid sports fan, LSU fan and an avid fisherman. He greatly loved his family and many friends. Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangement. ______________________

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NOTICES

I am searching for the name of the Lee Brothers Dance Hall owner’s father. He was my great grandfather. Cleophas Lee, August Lee, Paul Lee and T-Nonc are my relatives and his. Please contact 662438-6301 or on facebook/Patrick Foret. _________________ Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Joseph Anthony Hebert, please contact Michelle A. LeBlanc, Attorney at Law, of the law firm of Block and Bouterie, 408 west Third Street, Thibodaux, LA (985) 447-6767. _________________ Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Jennifer Rogillio Hebert, please contact Michelle A. LeBlanc, Attorney at Law, of the law firm of Block and Bouterie, 408 west Third Street, Thibodaux, LA (985) 4476767. _________________ 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. _________________

PETS

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ERNEST MANDINA Ernest Anthony Mandina, 56, a native of Bayou Blue, and a resident of Thibodaux, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Visitation was from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 16, at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church. A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Diane David

PRAYERS

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls - Pray for me. This prayer was found in the fiftieth year of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going to battle. Whoever shall read this prayer or hear it or keep it about themselves shall never die a sudden death or be drowned or shall poison take effect on them; neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy or shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle. Say for nine mornings for anything you may desire. It has never been known to fail so be sure you really want what you ask. Amen _______________________ PRAYER TO ST. CLAIRE Pray 9 Hail Marys once a day for 9 days. On the 9th day publish this prayer and wish for 3 things. Even though you do not have faith, your prayers will be answered. Amen _______________________

Wednesday, November 18, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Mandina; son, Gregory Mandina; daughters, Candice Badeau; Roxanne Landry, Tammy Mandina, Katie Mandina; brothers, Michael, Guy and Tony Mandina; sister, Lucy Mandina Fanguy; sister-in-laws, Karen Mandina and Renee’ Mandina and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper Anthony Mandina and Wilma Martin Guidroz and Dave Guidroz. He was a past member of Hercules, avid oilfield worker for many years. He enjoyed his family and grandchildren. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ______________________

Foxey Chouest Foxey Ann Chouest, 39, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on Sunday, November 15. A Memorial visitation will be held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off on Thursday, November 19 from 4:30 until 8:00 pm. Foxey is survived by her companion, Raymond LeMaire; father, Dean Chouest; daughter, Dusty Renee Gauthreaux; sister, Melanie Samanie (husband, Michael) and canine companion, Max Dobson Gauthreaux. She is preceded in death by her mother, Bella Bruce Chouest. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samart-Mothe for funeral expenses. _____________________________

Clivington Callais Sr. Clivington Joseph Callais Sr., 79, a resident of Galliano and native of Golden Meadow, passed away on Tuesday, November 10. He is survived by his daughters; Arlene Callais, Leslie Callais, Cindy Blair, and Viola Hayden; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and sister, Barbara Callais. He is preceded in death by his wife, Hazel D. Blair; son, Clivington Callais Jr.; parents, Anderson and Viola Callais; brothers, Theophile Callais, Anderson X. Callais, Jr., Lindy Callais, Linton Callais, Clinton Callais; and sisters, Earlia C. Guidry, Julia C. Vegas, and Trina C. Boudreaux, Irene Callais and Lucy Mae Callais. A private burial will be held at a later date in Cheramie Cemetery. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. _____________________________

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Going to Heaven

Father Murphy walks into a pub in Donegal, and says to the first man he meets, “Do you want to go to Heaven?”

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PHYLLIS GUIDRY Phyllis Guidry Guidry, 83, a native of Houma and resident of Galliano, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015. Visitation was from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct.13, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Galliano. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her children, Dennis (Carol) Guidry, David (Mary) Guidry, Phyllis “Fe Fe” Guidry, Lillie (Tad) Ledet and Lisa Guidry; grandchildren, Joshua (Renee) Guidry, Christina (Joey) Fanguy, Ralin (Rusty) Trosclair, Samantha (Chris) Lagarde, Paul Melian Guidry, Hannah (Brad) Lasseigne, Holden (Brittney) Ledet and Justin Rogers; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Richard P. “Dick” Guidry; son, Richard Paul Guidry; parents, Assay D. Guidry and Marie Louise Aycock Guidry; and siblings, Al, Ronald and Donald Guidry, Doris Dolosia, Marie Guidry, Sybil Guidry and Emily Pitre. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. _____________________________

Chester Lefort Chester A. Lefort, 65, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano passed away November 13. Visitation will take place at Falgout Funeral Home on Thursday, November 19th from 9:00 am till service time. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm in the funeral parlor with burial following in Cheramie Cemetery. Mr. Chester is survived by his wife of 37 years, Linda Duet Lefort; children, Troy Guidry and wife Laura, Casey Gaspard and husband Dexter, Jason Lefort and wife Norma, and Dana Francis; grandchildren, Cole, Lyla, Whitley, Ronin, and Collins; brothers, Phillip Lefort and wife Christine, and Sidney Lefort Jr. and wife Lynn; sisters, Suzanne Pitre and husband Daniel and Anna Mae Lefort; nephews and nieces, Shane Pitre, Chad Pitre, Danielle Bryant and husband William, Jamie Lefort, and John Allen Lefort and wife Erica. Mr. Lefort was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Lefort Sr. and Noemie Martin Lefort and son, Corey Guidry. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. _____________________________

The man said, “I do Father.” The priest said, “Then stand over there against the wall.” Then the priest asked the second man, “Do you want to go to Heaven?” “Certainly, Father,” was the man’s reply. “Then stand over there against the wall,” said the priest. Then Father Murphy walked up to O’Toole and said, “Do you want to go to Heaven?” O’Toole said, “No, I don’t Father.” The priest said, “I don’t believe this. You mean to tell me that when you die you don’t want to go to Heaven?” O’Toole said, “Oh, when I die, yes. I thought you were getting a group together to go on the trip right now.”

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Louisiana ranked No. 2 nationally for worker safety Wednesday, November 18, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Rate of injury, illness is best in more than 13 years

The rate of work-related injuries and illnesses among Louisiana’s privatesector employers improved in 2014 to the best level in 13 years, according to a federal Bureau of Labor Statistics survey. The survey showed Louisiana improved to 2 incidents per 100 full-time workers, down from 2.2 in 2013. The national average was 3.2. Louisiana ranked first among the 41 participating states, trailing only the District of Columbia for the rate of non-fatal, workplace-related injuries and illnesses. It was the state’s best showing since the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration revised its record-keeping rules in 2002. “Workplace safety clearly has become a top

Legal Advertisement TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGRULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2015 6:00 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Resweber then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Jay Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Stephen Resweber, Leoda Bladsacker; Police Chief Euris Dubois ABSENT: 0 Motion by Council Member Ray Santiny seconded by Council Member Lafont and unanimously agreed to amend the agenda to recognize Faub Harb with the Grand Isle State Park to address the Council. Motion by Council Member Lafont seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to close the agenda as amended. Louisiana Municipal Association Executive Director Ronnie Harris was recognized and presented Police Chief Euris Dubois with a service pin recognizing his election to a fourth term of office as a public official. Faub Harb with the Grand Isle State Park was recognized and ad-

priority for Louisiana companies and their employees,” said Curt Eysink, executive director of the Louisiana Workforce Commission. “In addition to the inherent benefits of fewer injuries, their commitment to safety also is leading to lower costs for workers’ compensation insurance.” Workers’ compensation insurance rates in Louisiana have dropped approximately 17 percent since 2008, according to the Louisiana Department of InNational surance. The Council of Compensation Insurance has recommended a reduction of an additional 2.7 percent for 2016. The state’s injury and illness rate showed improvement in multiple industry sectors. Among the

leaders: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting: Down 9.6 incidents per 100 fulltime workers from 2013. Accommodation and food services: Down 1 incident per 100 workers. Other services (except public administration): Down 0.9 incidents per 100 workers. Wholesale trade: Down 0.7 incidents per 100 workers. Information: Down 0.6 incidents per 100 workers. Retail trade: Down 0.4 incidents per 100 workers. The LWC offers free consultation services to help businesses improve workplace safety. Employers can arrange a confidential, comprehensive safety and health survey from our trained workplace safe

dressed the Council concerning the garbage collection rates for the State Park. After a brief discussion the Council agreed to continue charging the State Park the reduced rates which were adjusted by Resolution No. 2683 adopted on May 26, 2015. Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Resweber and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the October 13, 2015 town meeting as written. Police Chief Dubois gave the following police report: For the period of October 13-27, 2015 there were 2 arrest and 19 traffic citations issued; call outs handled totaled 377; major calls included 12 medical calls and 8 fires; fines collected totaled $2,644.00. No action was taken on the resolution adjusting State Park garbage collection rates. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to appropriate funding estimated at $2,486.56 for the publication of Supplement No. 18 of the Grand Isle Code of Ordinances published by the Municipal Code Corporation. Council Member Lafont requests/reports: 1. Announced that the Veterans Parade will take place on November 8, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. Participants are requested to meet in front of the Multiplex where the parade will start and end at the cemetery. 2. Thanked Entergy and Mary Faye Legnon for the quick response during the recent severe weather.

Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. requests/reports: 1. Questioned who was responsible for picking up all the political signs. It was reported that candidates are responsible for picking up their own signs. Council Member Resweber requests/reports: 1. Thanked supervisor Chris Hernandez for picking up trash on Apricot Lane. Motion by Council Member Resweber seconded by Council Member Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to authorize the Mayor to sign the Garbage Collection Contract with Pelican Waste and Debris, LLC. Effective November 1, 2015 the garbage collection schedule will be as follows: From Cheniere to Capitol Lane will be Tuesdays and Fridays and from Santiny Lane to Bayou Rigaud will be on Mondays and Thursdays. Mayor’s report: 1. Thanked everyone for making the CWPPRA Task Force ceremony a great success. 2. The $310,000.00 to finish the Grand Isle Independent Levee Board Bayou Rigaud Rock Jetty project has been approved. 3. Met with State Emergency Preparedness personnel concerning hurricane damage projects and the possibility of acquiring additional funding for storm related expenses. 4. Requested the Council approve funding to purchase kitchen equipment for the Multiplex Center with funds remaining from the project. The Council unanimously agreed on a joint motion to appropriate $5,000.00 for kitchen supplies and equipment. 5. Working on acquiring quotes for installing an additional flag pole in front of the Multiplex Center. 6. Requested that all residents keep an eye on their kids during the upcoming holidays and if anyone knows of any kids needing Christmas gifts to contact the town hall. 7. He will be working with Entergy on trying to keep two Entergy trucks on the island during severe weather and tropical systems. Motion by Council Member Resweber seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 p.m. David J. Camardelle, Mayor Town of Gran Isle ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Town of Grand Isle

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Bid notice

Legal Notice Lady of the Sea General Hospital will be accepting sealed bids until 2:00 P.M. on Monday, November 30, 2016 for Landscape and Lawn Maintenance. Bid Forms and Specifications may be obtained by contacting Stacy Martin, Director of Materials Management, Lady of the Sea General Hospital, 200 West 134th Place, Cut Off, Louisiana 70345. Telephone (985) 325-9500 or email stacym@losgh.org. The Hospital reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in any bid. Bids will be opened at 2:05 P.M., on November 30, 2015 in the First Floor Conference Room. Stacy Martin Director of Materials Management 11/11/15 11/18/15

Public notice

Greater Lafourche Port Commission

Notice is hereby given in accordance to LA R.S. 39:1307(B) that the proposed 2016 budget is available for public inspection and there will be a public hearing on the proposed budget of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission in Lafourche Parish, State of Louisiana, to be held at the regular meeting place, Greater Lafourche Port Commission Administration Building, 16829 East Main Street, Galliano, Louisiana, on Monday, December 7, 2015 at 6:00 PM. 11/18/15

ATTENTION POLITICAL CANDIDATES

The Lafourche Gazette will publish political announcements for the upcoming March 5, 2016 election on the front page once at no charge. Please keep announcements brief and to the point with a maximum 400 word count. We reserve the right to edit announcements we deem too lengthy. The deadline for receiving political announcements is Friday, January 8, 2016 at 4 p.m. Any announcements received after this date will be charged as advertisement and will not run on the front page. Announcements will be published in the order in which they are received. Qualifying is Dec. 2 through Dec. 4; last day to register to vote is Feb. 3, 2016; early voting begins Feb. 20, 2016 to Feb. 27, 2016.

SHELF SPACE By: Katina Gaudet

Lafourche Parish Public Libraries announce upcoming events

Below are upcoming events for month of December

Go on a holiday safari at Lafourche libraries: The main branches of the Lafourche Parish Public Library will welcome six special guests, all exotic animals, when Animal Tales edZoocation stops by in December. The organization brings animals from all over the world and provides an up close and personal experience through volunteer interactions and crowd participation. Join Animal Tales edZoocation for this free program at the following locations: Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue: December 28, 1 p.m.; South Lafourche Branch Library, 16241 E. Main Street, Cut Off: December 28, 4 p.m. Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus at the library in December: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting several branches of the Lafourche Parish Public Library in December. Families are invited to enjoy holiday stories and good cheer and free photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus (bring your camera) at the following locations: Lockport Branch Library on December 10 at 10:30am; South Lafourche Branch on December 16 from 4:30pm to 6pm; Larose Branch Library on December 17 at 11am; Raceland Branch Library on December 17 at 4pm; Golden

Meadow Branch Library on December 17 at 5pm; Gheens Branch Library on December 21 at 4:30pm. Lafourche Parish Public Library to celebrate 80th anniversary: The Lafourche Parish Public Library will celebrate its 80th anniversary on December 11, and local residents and library visitors are invited to stop by for refreshments, special displays and more. Golden Meadow Branch Library on December 11, during library hours; South Lafourche Branch Library on December 11, during library hours; Raceland Branch Library on December 11 from 11am to 3pm. Larose Branch Library to host holiday recipe giveaway: Visitors to the Larose Branch Library can receive a copy of the Larose Branch Library’s collection of holiday recipes, compiled from current and previous staff members and library patrons, on December 11 in celebration of the Lafourche Parish Public Library’s 80th anniversary. Help library create “favorite memories” display: The Gheens Branch Library is asking its library users to help create a “favorite memories” display from 1pm to 5pm on December 11 in celebration of the Lafourche Parish Public Library’s 80th anniversary. Stop by the library for more information. Larose Branch Library to host Social Security workshop: Learn more about Social Security and financial strategies for those approaching retirement at free workshops to be held from 5pm to 7pm on December 1 and December 3 at the Larose Branch Library.

Write a letter to Santa, get it mailed at the library: Children can write a letter to Santa detailing their holiday wishes at 5pm on December 3 at the Gheens Branch Library. All letters will be mailed. Lockport Branch Library to host author book signing: Meet local writer Brenda Hunt, the author of Soft Sweet Fire, when she visits the Lockport Branch Library at 2pm on December 5. Copies of Ms. Hunt’s book will be available for purchase. Design your own RPG game at the Lockport Branch Library: Create a single-person, role-playing game using RPG Maker VX ace at 2pm on December 19 at the Lockport Branch Library. Registration is required, so sign up at the library. Enjoy hot chocolate, holiday cheer at the library: Families are invited to enjoy a holiday movie, hot chocolate, and Christmas cookies, while supplies last, at 4pm on December 23 at the Gheens Branch Library. Lockport Branch Library to remember Pearl Harbor with readings: To commemorate the anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, library staff members and visitors at the Lockport Branch Library will read essays written by library visitors throughout the month at 3pm on December 30.

Larose sex offender arrested following standoff Friday

Members of the Lafourche Parish Interagency Crisis Management Unit escorted Daniel Boudreaux from an offshore supply vessel Friday morning, November 13th. Sheriff Craig Webre announced Daniel Boudreaux, 44, of Larose, a registered sex offender, was arrested following a two-hour standoff in Larose Friday morning. Boudreaux faces multiple charges including aggravated burglary and aggravated assault. At 9:30 a.m., on Friday, November 13, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call that an unknown male subject, later identified as Boudreaux, was aboard an offshore supply vessel docked in the Intracoastal Waterway around the 500 block of Industrial Park Boulevard in Larose.

Public’s help sought to identify liquor thief caught on camera again

A suspect who stole alcoholic beverages from a convenience store in August was caught on camera committing the same crime at the same store last Thursday evening. Lafourche Parish Detectives obtained surveillance video in both incidents and are again asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect. At around 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, the suspect entered the Jester’s Court Too convenience store, located at 5375 LA Highway 308 in Mathews, and stole several bottles of liquor before fleeing the scene. The suspect was traveling in a 1992-1995 Buick Skylark. The previous incident also occurred during the evening hours on August 10, 2015. In that incident, the suspect fled the scene in a white Dodge Charger after stealing four bottles of liquor. Anyone with informa-

Deputies learned Boudreaux had armed himself with a shotgun he discovered while burglarizing the vessel. They also learned Boudreaux pointed the gun at the vessel owner after discovering him onboard. Upon arrival, deputies began negotiating with Boudreaux in an attempt to have him surrender peacefully, but Boudreaux refused and retreated inside the vessel’s wheelhouse. The Lafourche Parish Interagency Crisis Management Unit responded to the scene, and Boudreaux exited the wheelhouse and continued his conversation with negotiators. Shortly after 11:30 a.m., Boudreaux fired a single round from the shotgun into the air, and tactical teams converged on Boudreaux’s location. As

tion that can help identify the suspect is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433 or by texting “GIVEATIP” plus your message to 274637. Tips can also be submitted using the TipSubmit Mobile application or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tipsters will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information given leads to an arrest.

Boudreaux attempted to flee, he was struck in the arm with rubber projectiles, which allowed tactical units to take him into custody without further incident. Boudreaux was initially transported to a local hospital for an evaluation. Upon being discharged, deputies placed him under arrest. Boudreaux was transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux and booked with aggravated burglary, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. His bond has been set to $125,000. Sheriff Craig Webre applauded the efforts of all involved. “This was a tense situation with an armed suspect that could have taken a turn for the worse at any moment,” said Sheriff Webre. “Thanks to the ac-

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tions of the members of the Lafourche Parish Interagency Crisis Management Unit, we were able to end the standoff safely for all parties involved.” Boudreaux was convicted of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile in December 1999. He was forced to register as a sex offender in August 2001.

Raceland man arrested for stabbing another man

Lawrence Davis, 39, of Raceland was arrested on Thursday by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office after Davis stabbed another man during an argument. At around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, deputies responded to a vehicle crash in the 1300 block of LA Highway 1 in Thibodaux. Deputies learned the driver had lost consciousness and crashed into a ditch while driving to a local hospital due to reportedly being stabbed. Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop C also responded to investigate the crash. The driver, meanwhile, was transported to the hospital by ambulance to be treated for the stab wound. Investigators learned the victim had been driving in the Thibodaux area with two passengers, one of whom was identified as Lawrence Davis. The driver and Davis began arguing, and the driver stopped the car. After both men exited the vehicle, Davis produced an unknown object and al-

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. NOVEMBER 11, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Roxie Andrea Toups, 20, Galliano. Contempt of court (2 cts). Gilbert J. Williams, 56, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Jason Francis, 39, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts). Joey Arnold, 40, Texas. Disturbing the peace appearing in an intoxicated condition. David Paul Cavalier, Jr., 31, Labadieville. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Joan Brannigan, 61, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

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Suspect who forced way into several homes decides to nap on porch

Thibodaux Police Dept. arrested Lee Hartman, 29, of 326 E 1st Street in Larose for two counts of Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling, Attempted Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling, Simple Criminal Damage to Property, Simple Assault and Disturbing the Peace. On Saturday, November 14 at approximately 3:27 p.m., Hartman kicked the door in to a home in the 800 Block of McCulla Street while the homeowner was inside. Once confronted by the homeowner, Hartman is reported as saying he didn’t know anyone lived there and left the scene. Through further investigation, Police learned that Hartman was once a tenant of the home. Police also learned that Hartman tried forcing his way into another home nearby, but the homeowner was able to prevent the entrance. Hartman went to a home in the 700 Block of McCulla Street and pushed through the tenant into the home to use the restroom. Once finished using the

Lee Hartman

restroom, he threatened to kill one of the tenants before leaving. Sometime later, Hartman decided to take a nap on the porch of that home. Believed to be intoxicated, the tenants avoided contact with him. The tenants knew he had left when they heard him fall down the stairs. Officers recovered Hartman’s bag of items he was recently released from jail with on the porch. He was later found asking for work at the corner of McCulla and E. 7th Street. He was arrested and transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center on a $51,500 bond.

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legedly stabbed the driver before fleeing the scene on foot. The driver then attempted to drive himself to the hospital when he lost consciousness and crashed into the ditch. Investigators say the stab appeared to have been inflicted by a slim blade. Deputies made contact with Davis at his residence and he was taken into custody. He was transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux where he was booked with Aggravated Second Degree Battery. He is being held in lieu of $75,000 bond. Charles Christopher Cole, 44, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole. Dustin Paul Mantia, 21, FL. Possession w/intent to dist. hydrocodone, poss. w/intent to dist. vyvanse, poss. of amphetamine, poss. w/intent to dist amphetamine (4 cts), poss. w/intent to dist. mdma (felony). NOVEMBER 12, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Brad Joseph Naquin, Jr., 25, Thibodaux. Security required, contempt of court, theft of copper or other metals. Lee Autry Johnson, Jr., 27, Napoleonville. Contempt of court. Terral Anthony Melancon, 29, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (2 cts). Katie Stegall, 34, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts). Timothy J. Fakier, 55, Houma. Theft. Charles Jackson, 54, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts).

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Planning that affordable holiday trip

Are you an advance planner or an improviser? Your travel planning style might save you money during the busy winter holiday travel season. Generally, families with children and a need for specific seating and direct flights may need to plan earlier to secure such reservations. More flexible travelers can roll the dice on last-minute deals. Here are some ideas to explore: Be open-minded about scheduling. Most people know red-eye and dawn flights are typically cheaper. However, holiday travel presents its own set of opportunities for pricing and availability if you don’t follow the crowd. For example, with Thanksgiving always on a Thursday, most travelers choose Tuesday or Wednesday for arrival and Sunday for departure. Choosing a different scheduling window, including travel on the actual holiday, may not only save money but considerable stress getting to and from clogged airport, train and bus stations. Drive smart or leave the keys at home. If you’re using your own automobile, make sure your collision and liability coverage are adequate to cover potential medical and repair costs for other motorists if you’re in an accident out of town. If you’re planning to rent a vehicle, speak with your auto insurance agent before you go. Many personal policies do extend domestic collision and liability coverage to rentals, but it’s particularly important to confirm coverage if you’re traveling outside the United States. Of course, if you’re visiting a place with excellent public transportation or safe bike routes, check pricing. An affordable bike rental (pack a helmet) or multi-day city or regional bus-and-rail pass might eliminate the need for a car altogether. Sleep cheap. Saving money on accommodations is another area where you can save significant dollars by either planning significantly ahead or trolling for last-minute bargains. Top family destinations generally require reservations months in advance, but see how full they are closest to the actual holiday dates. Many family members may travel a week before or a week after the actual holi-

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day but won’t stay over the holiday. That leaves more rooms and activities available. The same goes for stays in other popular tourist locations around the world. Check destination hotels closer to the date to see if they’re offering special rates or packages. Put your membership dollars to work. If you belong to an auto club or have credit cards with particular travel benefits, see whether any of those benefits – from actual mileage points to coupon discounts – can be used to save money. Check your home,

health and business insurance. If you are traveling domestically or globally, see if your personal health insurance extends to your destination. The same goes for home/rental and business insurance. Many people don’t realize that some or all of their personal insurance coverage may cover medical, theft, liability, injury and other risks at their destination. Read your policy and confirm your assumptions with your agent. Consider travel insurance to fill any gaps. Once you’ve confirmed the limits of your personal coverage, research travel insurance policy sites (http://www.insuremytrip.com) and recent

articles on travel insurance so you can make sure common risks like trip cancellation and lost luggage are covered as well as specialized risks like advanced medical care and medical transportation at your destination. Watch those bags. Many airlines charge ascending fees for every checked bag, so packing light has never made more sense. However, major air and ground shipping companies are now offering luggage-shipping services for domestic and overseas travelers with pickup options at their ground facilities. Make a call and see if this option makes sense, particularly if

you take extra clothes or gifts with you at the holidays. Bottom line: Holiday travel bargains can be found months in advance and sometimes at the last

minute. Your flexibility will determine the deals you can get.

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