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Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Governor: $300M deficit could trigger special session need By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards said Friday he expects a special legislative session to rebalance Louisiana’s budget will be needed if a looming midyear deficit reaches $300 million or more, as projected. “That number is so large that it would necessitate a special session,” the Democratic governor said. House Republican leaders, however, hope to avoid a special session. House Speaker Taylor Barras said he’d prefer the governor and the House and Senate joint budget committee to slash spending in the $27 billion state operating budget on their own without calling the full Legislature back to Baton Rouge.
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Audits unveil new Jindal-era financial problems By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Financial troubles left behind by Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration continue to surface, with recent audits describing misspent money, shoddy bookkeeping and lost state-owned property. Former Governor Over the last few Bobby Jindal months, Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera’s nonpartisan office has documented poor financial management and oversight missteps in state agencies when they were led by Jindal administration officials. The cleanup has been left to Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration, though in some
instances, problems identified by the auditors continue under the agencies’ new leadership. Louisiana’s labor department rolled out a new computer system on Nov. 9, in the final weeks of the Jindal administration, even after the system hadn’t passed necessary testing, causing widespread problems throughout the state unemployment program, auditors say. Incorrect unemployment payments were issued as soon as the new computer system went online at the Louisiana Workforce Commission, and thousands of fraud investigations were stalled, according to the report from Purpera’s office. The system had such inadequate security that the report warns it could lead to “unauthorized view or theft of unemployment insurance and tax data.” The computer upgrade was overseen by Jindal’s mother Raj Jindal, who had been the workforce commission’s information services director. She retired in January.
Edwards’ executive director of the workforce commission, Ava Dejoie, said in a statement that efforts continue to correct the computer problems. “While our progress has been substantial, we have more work to do,” she said. In another wide-ranging review, auditors found extensive financial problems across the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries during the Jindal era, raising questions about millions in spending from 2010 through 2015. Purpera’s office says Gulf oil spill recovery money intended for fish testing instead paid for unnecessary iPads, cameras and boats. Auditors found federal grant dollars paid for a used boat that “appeared to have little or no benefit to the agency.” Department-owned guns are missing. Nearly $764,000 was spent on clothing, sponsorships and contracts questioned by auditors. See Audit Page 5-A
Appreciating the men in blue …
Cantrelle speaks in support of shrimpers
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MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11
Mathews, LA – Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle spoke in support of local trawlers and against a proposed rule by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that will require turtle excluder devices, better known as TED’s, on skimmer and butterfly trawls. A public hearing on the matter was held late Monday afternoon at the Larose Civic Center. “These are hard working people and they are being regulated to death by bureaucrats. They are being driven out of business when all they want to do is do what they love and be able to feed their families,” said Cantrelle. See Shrimpers Page 5-A
S.L. BEACHFRONT DEV. 6:00 p.m. South Lafourche Library 16241 E. Main - Galliano GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION (Board) 10:30 a.m. Hwy. 308 - Galliano
AMERICAN LEGION #315 7:00 p.m. - Galliano
LAFOURCHE PARISH ANIMAL SHELTER 6:00 p.m. President’s Conference Rm. NSU Picciola Hall 901 E. First St. - Thibodaux THURSDAY, JAN. 12
LAF. PORT COMMISSION Public Scoping Meeting 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Laf. Parish Govt. Complex 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews SATURDAY, JAN. 14
LES ARTISTE DU BAYOU ART GUILD 9:00 a.m. Larose Civic Center
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Photo by Babs
Grand Island Officer and Dispatcher Deanna Crosby points to letters displayed and written by Grand Isle School students of Mrs. Besson’s class to officers and policemen of the Grand Isle Police Department, thanking them for their contributions in keeping the community safe. The Police Department was so honored of the effort the children took to show their appreciation.
St. Pierre to reign over all-female Krewe of Athena
The Galliano-based Krewe of Athena held their 6th annual Queen’s announcement party last year on September 17, at the Larose Civic Center. The Krewe consists of women only, with about 286 members. The Krewe of Athena will roll through the town of Golden Meadow on Friday, February 24. The parade is set to roll at 7 p.m. and will follow the traditional parade route. Krewe members will be riding on 17 floats being led by the Queen and her court on the
Queen’s float, along with three marching bands following in the parade. The theme of the 2017 parade will be “Athena Rolls Out the Red Carpet”. Riders will be wearing costumes representing various movies and/or Broadway plays. Queen Athena VI, Amber Danos St. Pierre, is the wife of Douglas St. Pierre. She is the mother of Douglas Jr., and Kyleigh St. Pierre. Queen Amber is the daughter of See Athena Page 5-A
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Queen Athena VI Amber Danos St. Pierre
Even though temperatures dipped into the mid-twenties in our area over the weekend, it made for some pretty sights, such as this frozen fountain in Lockport. And while winter’s far from over, this area won’t see those types of temperatures again anytime soon.
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Orders due Friday for lunch benefit
Bible study slated for Thurs. in Grand Isle
Gulf Coast Baptist Church is hosting a bible study on Thursday, January 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Isle Community Center. This event is free to the public. All ages are welcomed.
Anger management classes to begin Thurs.
The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Fireworks Anger Management classes, (3 two-hour sessions for ages 18 and over), from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, January 12, 19, and 26. 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.
Kiwanis organization to meet each Thursday
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. The South Lafourche Kiwanis organization began in September 2000. Kiwanis is a service organization that has provided scholarships to South Lafourche High School students annually since 2008. The group also has other service projects throughout the year to serve the children in this community. Kiwanis meets every Thursday at The Center at noon and welcomes anyone to visit their organization and see what Kiwanis is all about.
A lunch fundraiser will be held on Friday, January 20 to benefit eight-year-old Davis Collins, son of Jared and Lona Collins. Davis was born with a heart defect and has undergone several surgeries and will go through more surgeries as well as therapy in the near future. For $8, each plate lunch will include ground meat spaghetti, peas, bread and dessert. Orders must be placed by Friday, January 13. Orders of five or more at one location can be delivered. Individual orders can be picked up at Vision Communications Cafeteria on West 9th Street in Larose between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Checks should be made payable to the Lions Club, who is sponsoring the fundraiser. Orders from Larose to Golden Meadow can be sent to rasaints1944@gmail.com or for the Lockport area can be sent to sueboll@bellsouth.net. By January 13, order by emailing the company name, contact name, number and email, delivery address, number of lunches, whether it will be delivered (five or more) or picked up and preferred time of delivery (10 – 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to noon, or noon to 1 p.m.).
Youth baseball registration upcoming
The Larose-Cut Off recreational baseball league registration for the upcoming 2017 Spring Baseball Season for all youth ages 515 will be held on Tuesdays, January 17 and 24 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the concession stand next to the Larose ball field. Team drafting will take place at the end of January. Registration is $50 per child, with a $5 discount per sibling. Any youth from Raceland to Grand Isle is welcomed. Registration can be done online by visiting https://reg.sportspilot.com /106462/login. Questions about registration should be directed to Blaine Curole at (985) 6963592.
French group to meet Jan. 17 at SL Library
The South Lafourche Public Library will host a meeting every third Tuesday on the month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., focusing on “La Table Francaise”, a twohour meeting held in French, dedicated to the preservation of the Cajun culture. The next meeting, to be held January 17, will feature a presentation on the Guidrys and Rogers and their origins.
Krewe Des T-Cajuns preparing for parade
Le Krewe Des T-Cajuns Children’s parade is set to roll on Saturday, February 18. Anyone interested in putting a float together or any past court members from 1998 to recent years should contact Wade at 985-438-2285 or Kellie at 985-278-7877.
Alcohol education class scheduled for Jan. 21
The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring an Alcohol Education Program, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, January 21. This is a 4hour class for offenders receiving citations for possession, purchase or consumption of alcohol under the age of 21. To enroll into class, please report to Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Lois St., Thibodaux with court paperwork/ citation, picture ID and $50 (money orders only). Hours of enrollment
are Monday to Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information call Bayou Council at 985446-0643.
Hope Center to help with Medicaid apps
Krewe of Bon Temps seeks riders for parade
The Krewe of Bon Temps is looking for new riders. The parade will roll on Saturday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m. If interested, please call 985-258-0857.
Boat building classes available in Lockport
The Center for Traditional Boat Building, 202 Main Street, Lockport, offers boat building classes. Call and schedule an appointment with Ernie, at (985) 532-5106.
The Hope Center will be open on January 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help with applications for Medicaid. The Hope Center is located at 18100 East Main Street in Galliano, the former State Bank Building.
On December 13, the Lafourche Council on Aging Senior Citizens held their annual Christmas dinner at Larose Civic Center. There were at least 100 people attending. Pictured are, sitting, Mildred Lasseigne; standing, her daughter Ruth and Julia Thibodeaux.
LPSO to offer handgun course Jan. 22
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will hold a Concealed Handgun Training Course on Sunday, January 22, at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility located at 3451 Hwy. 182 in Raceland. The class will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until approximately 5:00 p.m. with a break for lunch. The actual ending time will vary due to class size. The cost for the course is $110, and advance registration is suggested due to limited class size. This course is a pre-requisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana. For more information, contact Captain Lafate Day at (985) 449-4485 or by email at lafate-day@lpso.net. Participants will need to bring 50 rounds of ammunition, eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are sufficient), and ear protection (muffs or plugs).
The Grand Isle Rotary Club traditionally hosts a yearly Santa Claus event. This event took place on December 14. Children received presents from Santa, and took photos. Pictured is Rotary Club member Glenda Santiny with Santa.
Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office Wendy L. Thibodeaux, Assessor Senior homeowners may qualify for property tax freeze If you are 65 years of age or older prior to January 1, 2017 and your adjusted household gross income is $72,134.38 or less,
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2 arrested after wildlife agent shot during traffic stop
US rig count up 7 this week to 665; New Mexico adds 3
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by seven this week to 665. A year ago, 664 rigs were active. Depressed energy prices have curtailed exploration, although the rig count has been rebounding in recent weeks. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 529 rigs sought oil and 135 explored for natural gas this week. One was listed as miscellaneous. New Mexico and Texas each gained three rigs, Louisiana added two and Colorado, Ohio and Pennsylvania each added one. Wyoming declined by two rigs and Alaska lost one. Arkansas, California, Kansas, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Utah and West Virginia were all unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May at 404.
PERRYVILLE, La. (AP) — State agency officials say a Louisiana wildlife agent is in stable condition after being shot multiple times while on patrol. T h e Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said in a Facebook Baird post Sunday that 25year-old Tyler Wheeler was responsive to commands at the LSU Health Shreveport Trauma Center. Wheeler stopped a vehicle while patrolling in Morehouse Parish around 2 a.m. Saturday. Department officials say Wheeler was shot multiple times. Louisiana State Police say 31-year-old Amethyst Baird and 34-year-old Jeremy Gullette were arrested in connection to the shooting. Both are being held at the Ouachita Correctional Center. Baird is charged with attempted first-degree murder. Gullette is charged with accessory after the fact to attempted first-degree murder. It’s not clear if they have attorneys. ___
Authorities: Louisiana teacher and husband operated meth lab
HAHNVILLE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana middle school teacher is in custody after investigators say they uncovered evidence that she and her husband were running a meth lab at the home they shared with their 7-year-old child. Sheriff’s spokesman Capt. Pat Yoes says 37year-old teacher Kristy Allen and her husband, 42-year-old Ryan Allen, face charges including creating and operating a clandestine laboratory and possession of methamphetamine. The New Orleans Advocate reports that the Allens were arrested Wednesday and jailed on $500,000 bond each. St. Charles Parish Public Schools spokeswoman Stevie Crovetto says Kristy Allen was in her second year at a middle school where she taught reading and writing until she was fired after her arrest. It wasn’t immediately clear if the Allens had lawyers. Information from: The New Orleans Advocate, http://www. neworleansadvocate.com
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Jimmy Buffett show to stop in New Orleans, Houston, Chicago
NEW YORK (AP) — The Jimmy Buffett musical making its world premiere this year in California will make stops in New Orleans, Houston and Chicago before docking on Broadway. “Escape to Margaritaville,” combining Buffett’s tunes with an original story by writers Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley, will start grooving onstage in May 2017 at La Jolla Playhouse. It then goes to New Orleans from Oct. 20-28,
Houston from Oct. 31-Nov. 5 and Chicago from Nov. 9Dec. 3. It hopes to reach Broadway by spring of 2018. Buffett has written such beach-bum classics as “A Pirate Looks at Forty,” ‘’Margaritaville,” ‘’Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise.”
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projected to generate $16 million this year.
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Visiting the city? Take note: New Orleans to activate new traffic cameras Monday
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s administration says 55 new traffic cameras will begin photographing and fining speeders on Monday. The revenue from the controversial cameras will be used to help close budget gaps in 2017, although Landrieu has said that’s not the point of the cameras. All of the cameras are being deployed in school zones to help catch drivers who fail to slow down to fewer than 10 miles over the posted speed limit during school zone times. NOLA.com/The TimesPicayune reports 10 of the cameras will be mobile devices that can be moved around the city to supplement New Orleans police traffic enforcement efforts. The rest will be permanently fixed near schools. The city is expected to
Lockport Seniors Celebrate Dec. birthdays
The V.H. Boudreaux Senior Citizens Center in Lockport held it’s monthly birthday party on December 27. Those celebrating birthdays in December were Patty Dominique, Geraldine Pierce, Barbara Hebert, Donald Authement, Rita Bonvillain, Mari Eschette and Nellie Orgeron. We are looking for seniors who would like to join in for birthday parties, cards, pokeno, bingo, exercise or lunch, please call 532-5930, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Robert Barham, Jindal’s wildlife and fisheries secretary and now the head of the Office of State Parks, defended his management of the seafoodtesting program, saying it was handled properly and came in under-budget. On the broader financial deficiency allegations, Barham’s lawyer Mary Olive Pierson wrote in an audit response that the former secretary “was not directly involved with the circumstances of the other findings and recommendations made by the auditor.� The governor recently ousted his own wildlife and fisheries secretary and replaced him with another, but Edwards says he remains committed to cleaning up the financial deficiencies identified by the auditors. Another audit says the Jindal administration misclassified a March 2011 payment from Northrop Grumman Ship Systems for a defaulted economic development deal, using the $34.6 million to fill gaps in the state budget instead of repaying debt from the deal. The move, Purpera’s office says, has cost the state more than $2 million in interest and administrative costs so far — and could cost $6 million more unless the debt is paid off early. Edwards’ chief budget adviser, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, disagreed with the auditors’ finding, saying the Jindal administration’s decision against using the default payment for repaying the debt “was not prohibited by the terms� of the contract. Dardenne said lawmakers also signed off on the spending decisions. Some problems identified by auditors from the Jindal era continue in the Edwards administration, according to Purpera’s office.
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For example, auditors say Louisiana’s health department paid nearly $1 million in Medicaid fees for people who no longer live in the state and weren’t eligible for the program’s health services. The report suggests another $1.5 million could have been paid in error. The improper payments were documented from February 2012 through May 2016, months after the Edwards administration had taken office. Louisiana’s Department of Health says it continues to work on improvements to its tracking of Medicaid enrollees. And in reports released last month, auditors cited financial issues in the economic development, transportation and social services departments that covered both the Jindal and Edwards administrations.
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“It’s disgraceful that more and more regulatory burdens are being placed on shrimpers.� Some 50 people were in attendance for the hearing, at which comments were made and federal officials attending said all comments would be taken into consideration. NOAA is proposing to withdraw current tow time restrictions and instead require all skimmer and butterfly trawls rigged for fishing to have turtle excluder devices to prevent small sea turtles from getting caught in nets. Comments on the proposed rule are being accepted until February 14. Comments can be sent to NMFS, 263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, Attn: Michael Barnette or faxed to 727/8245309, Attn: Michael Barnette. For more information, call 727/5515794. Councilman Daniel Lorraine also spoke against more regulations for local fishermen. “The federal government has to stop regulating and let these people do their jobs,� said Cantrelle. “Shrimpers not only support our local economy, they also help to feed our great nation with a quality product.�
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Jerry and Della Danos, and the daughterin-law of Darrel and Sandy St. Pierre. Queen Amber has one sister, Spring Danos. She is the Godmother of her nephew Logan Guidroz. Queen Amber is also the aunt of Lucas Guidroz, Kamryn, Brooklyn and Darrell III St. Pierre. Queen Amber’s court will consist of Maids Rhoda Guidroz and Ravyn St. Pierre. Also, Princess Kyleigh St. Pierre and Dukes Douglas St. Pierre and Logan and Lucas Guidroz. Krewe of Athena’s board members include, President, Sue Cheramie; Vice President, Mary G. Evans; Secretary, Donna Cheramie; Treasurer, Laura Guidry; and Reporter, Gwen Bradberry. The representatives at large are Marilyn Blanchard, Gloria Cheramie, Nicole Cheramie, Della Danos, Tanya Danos and Debbie Gisclair. Float captains are Marilyn Blanchard, Gwen Bradberry, Alexa Cheramie, Donna Cheramie, Bonnie Collins, Chasity Collins, Della Danos, Tanya Danos, Renetta DeRosia, Mary G. Evans, Tori Fillinich, Debbie Gisclair, Genesta Gisclair, Laura Guidry, Mary Plaisance, Yvette Terrebonne and Shannon Thibodaux. The Krewe of Athena’s board extends an invitation to all queens and/or Shriners who are interested, to ride in their parade. Anyone interested in joining the Krewe or riding in the parade can contact any board member or float captain for more information.
“The larger the number, the broader the spectrum of the budget we would need to open up for reductions. Otherwise, you concentrate all of those cuts on just a few areas, and they are just extremely painful, more painful then we can bear,� Edwards said. The governor wants to use the state’s “rainy day� fund to help backfill whatever deficit emerges, but that only offers about $120 million. Calling lawmakers into a special session to determine how to slash spending could be a thorny political request, while also costing money for the special gathering. The special session would come ahead of a regular legislative session scheduled for April, in which the governor and legislative leaders plan to tackle a large-scale rewrite of Louisiana’s tax laws. Any political battles in a special session over cuts could make those tax negotiations more difficult. Barras said if a special session is held to rebalance the budget, he’d want it to focus solely on cuts, not ways to raise more money to fill agency holes. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry, R-Metairie, said talk of a special session is “premature,� until the size of the deficit is known and until the governor presents options for closing it without a special session. Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
A store employee and customer were arrested on several counts of shoplifting after conspiring to have the employee skip items during checkout at a local department store. Kayla Billiot, 20, and Michelle Parks, 41, both of Larose, each face multiple counts of theft following the incident. On the morning of Friday, January 6, deputies responded to a Cut Off department store regarding a shoplifting complaint. Upon arrival, deputies learned an employee, Kayla Billiot, was purposefully not scanning some items while checking out a particular customer, Michelle Parks. Through investigation, deputies learned there were a total of 13 transactions in November and December 2016 in which Billiot skipped items during scanning of Parks’ merchandise. They also learned Parks became aware of Billiot skipping items after the first instance, and both colluded to steal the items 12 other times in November and December 2016. After deputies made contact with Billiot and Parks, they both admitted to their involvements in the crimes. Both women were
Kayla Billiot
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transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux. Parks was booked on 12 counts of Theft by Shoplifting and was released on the morning of Sunday, January 8 after posting $12,000 bond. Billiot was booked on 13 counts of Theft by Shoplifting and was also released Sunday night after posting $13,000 bond.
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“I think that everybody’s general feeling is that we’re hopeful that (a special session) wouldn’t be necessary,� said Barras, R-New Iberia. At issue are the constitutional limits on how and where Louisiana’s governor and lawmakers can make cuts when a midyear budget gap emerges. The size of the gap will be decided next week by the state income forecasting panel, the Revenue Estimating Conference. If the governor and the joint budget committee max out on cuts they’re allowed to make and a deficit remains, a special session would be required to finish rebalancing the budget. Barras said that maximum wouldn’t be hit unless the deficit tops $450 million or more. But Edwards suggested the parameters for where he and the joint budget committee can splash spending are so restrictive that if the deficit hits $300 million, a special session would be needed to give lawmakers more flexibility to cut across agencies. Otherwise, cuts would fall heaviest on areas that have fewer protected dollars, mainly public colleges and health services.
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HOMES
House For Sale with bayou side property. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, office, 2 car garage, 1750 sq.ft., huge partially fenced yard, 125’x288’. 14617 East Main, Cut Off. 985691-9475. _________________ House For Sale: 3 Bedroom; 2 1/2 bath; open living/ kitchen area; sunroom; extra living room; 2 car garage, plus double carport; back patio; lots of closet and storage space; 2 AC units; tankless gas water heater; corner lot is 200’x107’; 2,500 sq. ft. living. Belle Vue Drive in Lockport. Asking $245,000. Call 985-258-9225 or 985278-0201. _________________
BUSINESSES
Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose. Fully equipped/addt’l b-b-q room attached. Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $3000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375. _________________ Commercial Property For Lease: Top location in South Lafourche. 1,100 square feet. Located at 16258 West Main St., Cut Off. Call 985991-1669 for more info. _________________
LAND
Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985665-1449. _________________
FOR RENT
New Luxury Condos for Rent: in Thibodaux. 2 bedroom; 2 bath; with all appliances provided; quality units at the best rate in town; Call 985859-5983 for pricing and availability. _________________
Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath; unfurnished; $500/month; $500 security deposit. Call 985-991-8119. _________________ Large Apt. for Rent: 3BR, 1ba., water paid. $750/mo, $750/dep. Larose area. 985-6652548. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom; almost completely furnished; all utilities paid; no pets; $650/month; $400/deposit. Call 985-5336212. _________________ FOR RENT 1 bd., 2 bd., 3 bd., mobile homes. Cemented camper spots. day-weekmonth. Nice quiet neighborhood. Long term discounts. Rent starts at $300/mth. Laundromat on site24/7-7days a week. Utility included in rent.Store on site. Fish cleaning station coming. Perfect for individuals, families, companies, fisherman. Come be another one of our satisfied customers. Call 985-637-4133, asks for Tommy. We appreciate our customers and it shows! De Renta: Trailas solares y campers con Lavenderia y tienda Hispana para servirles mejor. 108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133
For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath home; completely renovated; additional office/ bedroom; large yard; Cut Off area, off Hwy 1; Ready to move in; $1,200/ month; $850/ deposit. 985-6936533/ 985-728-2620 FMI. _________________ Home For Rent: 4 bedroom, 2 bath homel ready to move in; spacious and updated; large yard; Cut Off area, off Hwy 1; $1,000/ month; $850/deposit. 985693-6533/985-7282620 FMI. _________________ J&K Camper and Trailer Sites available. 985-632-7165. _________________
MLS 123859: This Acadian style home located along Hwy. 308 in Lockport sits amongst gorgeous oak trees on over 2 acres of land. The 3BR, 3ba. home has fabulous crown molding and detail throughout. It’s priced to sell at $425,000! Call Addy Legendre for a showing!
985-691-3873 200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107 Since 1916
MLS 123860: Two homes sitting on 2 lots for the price of one! Can be used as a mother-in-law suite, rental property or more! Main house is 3BR, 2ba and apartment is 2BR, 1ba. Solid sheeting, two-car garage and much more! Great deal at $198,500! Call Addy Legendre for a showing!
985-691-3873 200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107 Since 1916
3BR, 2ba. Home for Rent: with extra storage room, located on LA 1 in Cut Off. Approximately 1500 sqft. $950/mo. Call Diane at 985-691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________ Studio Cottage For Rent: single occupancy (1 person). $ 6 0 0 / m o n t h ; $300/damage deposit. All utilities paid; lawn service provided; private laundry mat on site; located in Larose. 985-665-9618 or 985-859-3953. _________________ Apartment for Rent: in Cut Off, West 64th St. 2 bedroom, 1 bath; stove, fridge, washer/dryer; rent, $750/monh, $500 deposit. FMI 985-6657621. No answer, leave message. _________________ NEW LISTING! For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath in Golden Meadow. Includes loft, cathedral ceilings, concrete countertops, wood floors, large porch. $950/ month; $950/deposit. 153 Nichols St. Call 985232-1948. _________________ 6 room Office Building for Rent: Hwy 1, bayou side in Cut off; 14899 West Main; $520/month, includes water bill. 985-7723258 or 985-4130791. _________________ House For Rent: 1 bedroom; 1 bath; Raceland area; stove, fridge; $550/a month and $550 damage/ security deposit. Call (985) 632-6549 or (985) 665-0936. Leave a CLEAR number and message. No texting please. _________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom; 2 bath; Galliano/ Cut Off area; $650/month; $650 damage/ security deposit. No texting. Call (985) 632-6549 or (985) 665-0936. Leave a CLEAR message and number to call. _________________
FREE RENT! Half Off First Months Rent with New Lease! LARGE 2BR, 1BA. apt. in Cut Off For Rent: Pets welcome. Unfurnished unit $795/mo. with 6 month lease, $750 security deposit. Unit has washer and dryer. To see pics go to www.coteblancheapartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 for more info. _________________
For Rent: One bedroom, one bath apartment in Lockport area offering hardwood floors, appliances, washer and dryer. Water included. $525/month; $525/deposit. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI Call 985-7987433 or 985-6376258. _________________ House For Rent: Galliano; 3-4 bedroom; 2 bath; laundry room; large kitchen with island; separate dining; large yard. 985-6969003. _________________ Camp in Grand Isle For Rent: sleeps 6. Contact 985-6656550. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath in Cut Off; all utilities paid. $500/month. 985-6917078. _________________
Trailer For Rent: 2 bedroom; 2 bath in Golden Meadow area. $800/deposit; $800/month rent. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________ Beautiful Apt. In Cut Off: 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Completely remodeled, new central heat and cool, hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, large back yard shaded with trees, cemented parking, very quiet and secure. Luxury apartments; must see to appreciate! For an appointment, please call 985-6378399. _________________ For Rent: Partly furnished 3 bedroom Apt. $900 / month, $400 / deposit; Camper For Rent: $450/month, $200/deposit. Golden Meadow, 4 lane. (985) 475-7696 or (985) 398-0172. _________________ House For Rent: 232 East 2nd St., Larose. 3 bedroom/ 1 bath; no smoking or pets; lawncare provided; $900/month, plus deposit. Call (985) 6323984 or (985) 696-0825. _________________ Home For rent: Large 2,400 sq.ft.; 3-4 bedrooms; 2 baths; large den and laundry room; attached storage; central air/heat; stove, refrigerator, dishwasher; $1200 / month; $850/deposit. Call (985) 637-5567. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Camper For Rent: 1 bedroom with kitchen. 213 East 22nd St., in Larose. Call 693-4104 or 6916312. _________________ Rento Casa en Larose: completamente remodelado; 4 dormitorios; A.C. central; 547 East 2nd St., Larose. llamar: 985381-6808. _________________ For Rent: 4 bedroom, 2 bath, unfurnished double wide in Lockport; large front yard; non smoking; available soon. $1200/month; $600/deposit. Call 985-258-5666. _________________
MERCHANDISE
55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 2919490 for more information. _________________ Furniture For Rent: 3 beds with box spring and mattress, $75 each; 1 large sofa chair, $25; 1 recliner, $15; 1 rocker, $10; end tables, $15 each. Call (985) 291-3580. _________________
GARAGE SALES Garage Sale: Thursday, January 12 and Friday, January 13 at 311 East 25th Street. Lots of baby stuff. _________________ Garage Sale: 245 East 54th Street; Thursday and Friday, January 12 and 13 from 8am to 4pm. Cleaning out closets. Jackets, sweaters, clothes, shoes, purses, fireplace, furniture, and other items. _________________
Trash and Treasure Sale: Antiques, Collectables, Depression Glass, Furniture, too much to list. 1288 N. Alex Plaisance Blvd. (new highway), Golden Meadow. Open every Thursday. (985) 278-2221. _________________ One Day Moving Estate Sale: 13292 West Main in Larose, between Go-Bears and LCO. Early birds welcomed, Friday, January 13 at 4p.m. Name brand clothing, all sizes; seasonal items; toys; home décor; household items; wooden table set; Pier One dishes; leather reclining loveseat; king mattress and box spring; Pottery Barn bedding; microwave; small appliances; furniture; lawn mower; flat screen tv; FRC clothing; dryer. _________________ Garage Sale: 185 East 74th Place. We are open January 12, 13, 14 from 9am to 3pm. Come visit. _________________ Garage Sale: Saturday, January 14 from 8am to 2pm at 207 East 67th Street. _________________
HELP WANTED
Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. and days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs paid related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux. EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ K-Mar Supply, Fourchon location is now accepting applications for ALL POSITIONS. Full time and Part Time. Candidate must be a fast learner, can multi-task, and selfmotivated. Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Road, Fourchon, LA 70357. NAPA, next door to Kajun Truck Stop. No phone calls please. MUST SPEAK ENGLISH. Must have valid drivers license. Must meet TWIC card requirements. Some transportation available (to and from work). _________________ Southern Home Furnishings now taking applications for Delivery/ Warehouse person. Must be 21 or older to apply; have presentable appearance; clean driving record; able to lift heavy merchandise; reliable; must have good customer service skills. Apply in person at Southern Home Furnishings, 14814 West Main St., Cut Off. No phone calls. _________________ Help Wanted. Clerical/ sales person to work in insurance, sales and service. Having or obtaining insurance licenses will be required. Submit resume to PO Box 390, Larose, LA 70373. _________________
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SBL Construction is hiring a CDL Driver and Roustabout. Must be dependable, able to pass drug screening and physical, have own transportation. FMI call Frank at 985-6651220. _________________ Special Education District No. 1 “The Center is seeking a full time cook for its facility in Cut off, Louisiana. Successful candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a GED or High School Diploma, possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License, pass a Criminal Background Check, Physical, Drug Test and Agility/Ability Test. Interested parties should call Rose Grabert at 985-6325671 for an appointment. Applications will be accepted from January 4, 2017 through January 20, 2017 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. _________________ Special Education District No. 1 is seeking a responsible, energetic, self-motivated team player to fill the position of Executive Director. Excellent communication skills and initiative a must. Degree Required. Advance Degree Helpful. Management Experience in Services for People with Disabilities Preferred. Involvement in local community preferred. References required. Interested persons should submit a Letter of Interest and Resume to: Mr. Peter Louviere, President, Board of Commissioners, Special Education District No. 1, P. O. Box 405, Cut Off, Louisiana 70345. Letters of Interest and Resumes will be accepted until Friday, January 27, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. _________________ The Lafourche Council on Aging, Nutrition Dept. has 2 openings for Home Meal Deliveries. 1 for Cut Off/ Galliano area and 1 for Galliano/ Golden Meadow area. This person would deliver hot meals to elderly home bound clients. Person must be reliable, with reliable transportation. Must be able to pass a drivers license check, pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. No restrictions on lifting (applicant must be able to lift 25 lbs. or more) Pay rate us $9.91 an hour. Mileage is reimbursed at .51 cents a mile. Deadline to apply is Friday, 1/13/17 at 12 noon. Apply at Lafourche Council on Aging Officer, 4876 Hwy. 1, Mathews, LA (located in the old Walmart building). For more information, call Angie Pertuit at 985532-0457. _________________ Salon U is looking for an experienced hairstylist and nail technician. FMI call Rosalyn Chiasson at 696-4540 or 532-2305. _________________
SERVICES
Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ TCR Computer Upgrades and Repair $65 Flat Rate. Software and Hardware not included. Call 985258-7039 or 985-2424046, ask for Angie or Tom respectfully. _________________
The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!! Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily. Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.
Call Linda or Penny for details:
448-7623
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. _________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail.com _________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188. _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ Off The Bone Processing Smoked sausage, jerky, burritos, tamales, and 15 types of sausage. Vacuum packing. 10% off first month. 985-291-1579. _________________ Concrete Construction Patios. Driveways. Houses. Metal Buildings. Free Estimates. No job too large or too small. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at 209or 258-6047. 5552 _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming; any size; reasonable rates; free estimates; licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________
NOTICES
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. _________________ I am applying to the Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at the retail in the parish of Lafourche at the following address 16245-16251 East Main St., Cut off, LA 70345 under the business name of Sushi of Cut Off, LLC d/b/a Geaux Fish /s/ Steven Gao _________________
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OBITUARIES
CLAUSEY GISCLAIR
Clausey “Clyde” Joseph Gisclair, 85, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017. No visitation will be held. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Dec. 7, 2017 at 11 a.m. with a burial to follow at Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Mildred “Millie” Crosby Gisclair, his sons David Gisclair, Perry Gisclair (Karen) and his daughters Melanie Gremillion (Ernie) and Jade Blanchard (Bo), grandchildren Lance Gisclair, Jenna and Ava Gremillion and Beau Blanchard. He is preceded in death by his parents Edess and Rose Pitre Gisclair. He was a loving husband to Millie and they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Dec. 6, 2016. He loved his children, grandchildren and extended family. He enjoyed music, fishing and hunting. He was a faithful member of Sacred Heart and served as lector and commentator, Eucharistic minister and RCIA leader for fifteen years. He served in the National Guard for three years and the Army for two years during the Korean Conflict as Sergeant and Heavy Artillery Gun Commander after which he was in the Army Reserve for six years. He will be sorely missed by all, especially for his sense of humor while relating little stories over afternoon coffee. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. ______________________________
FLOYD TERREBONNE
Floyd “T-Floyd, Pop” J. Terrebonne, 85, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano passed away Jan. 6, 2017. Visitation was held on Monday, January 9 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor from 9 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass began at 11 a.m. Cremation followed and burial will take place at a later date in Hebert Cemetery. Mr. Floyd is survived by his wife, Shirley Rose Toups Terrebonne; sons, Glen A. Terrebonne (Susan), Kevin J. Terrebonne (comp. Lisa Martin), and Marty C. Terrebonne (Toya); grandchildren, Glen A. Terrebonne Jr. (Lisa), Cory J. Terrebonne (comp. Megan Gaspard), Tina T. Charpentier (Donny), Amber N.A. Terrebonne, Karlie J. Terrebonne, Kevin J. Terrebonne (comp. Raven Duet), Travis Martin (Tamara), Callie M. Guidroz (Kyle), Marla T. Cooper (Donald), Marty C. Terrebonne II, Bronson Cheramie (Cassi), and Dayne Bordelon; great grandchildren, Ruby Terrebonne, Jacob Terrebonne, Cade J. Smith, Brooklyn Gaspard, Autumn Terrebonne, Rob Bourgeois, Lainy Charpentier, Karsen Smith, Mason Cooper, Landin Dardar, and Casin Cooper. Mr. Terrebonne was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Grace Falgout Terrebonne; brothers, Sidney Terrebonne, Woodrow “T Wood” Terrebonne, Aubrey “O.J.” Terrebonne; and sisters, Alcida “Mim” T. Dupuy and Laura Mae T. Romero. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. ______________________________
NELSON LOUPE
Nelson “Peach” Loupe, 91, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017. Visitation was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Monday, January 9 from 10 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 12 p.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Helga P. Loupe; daughters, Myra L. (Jeremiah) St. Pierre; Ursula (Donny) Melancon; Juanita (Randy) Whittaker; step son, Michael (Jennifer) Reed; 7 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 1 on the way and 1 great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma A. Loupe; parents, Nelson and Ursula Loupe; son, Ted Joseph Loupe; brother, George “Lu Lu” Loupe; sister, Josephine L. Arabie. He graduated in 1942 from Lockport High School and joined the Navy in January 1943. He retired as Senior Drilling Superintendent of the Eastern Division of Gulf Oil after 39 ½ years of service. Special thanks to Chateau Terrebonne, St. Joseph Hospice (Marline), Kathy Belanger for their Quality care, Compassion and support in our time of need. Special thanks to Father Simon Peter Engurait. He was a World War Two navy veteran, a member 0f the Knights of Columbus. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. _______________________________
Rough first year for Edwards: Floods, shootings, budget woes By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards knew he was entering the governor’s office in crisis mode, inheriting a massive financial mess when his term began a year ago. If only that was the sole crisis to cross his desk before his first anniversary. Instead, the Democrat who won office with 56 percent of the vote got more tragedy and upheaval than many governors see in their full tenure. Two floods hit the state in March and August, killing 13 people in all, wrecking tens of thousands of homes and causing billions of dollars in damage. The shooting of Alton Sterling, a black man, by white police officers in Baton Rouge triggered protests and unease in July, followed fewer than two weeks later by the ambush-style killings of three law enforcement officers in the city. And those financial problems were more troubling than expected, with Louisiana sliding into a recession and the shortfalls left by former Gov. Bobby Jindal far deeper than estimated. Lawmakers spent a record 19 consecutive weeks in session last year, passing an estimated $1.6 billion in taxes and fees to fill gaps. As Edwards reaches his one-year anniversary
Wednesday, voters think the governor has handled the crises well, giving him strong favorability numbers in recent polls. He called his first year challenging, but rewarding. “If you say you would have done nothing differently, that wouldn’t register as quite an honest assessment because there are always lessons learned. But I will tell you I’m very proud of the work that we’ve been able to do under difficult circumstances,” he said. He has a minefield of problems ahead that could test those approval ratings. More budget cuts loom as Louisiana struggles with one of the nation’s highest unemployment rates and oil price declines. Edwards remains at odds with House Republican leaders over plans for tax reform. And a looming decision from the U.S. Justice Department on its civil rights investigation into Sterling’s shooting could bring new upheaval in Baton Rouge. A state House member with little statewide name recognition when he launched his campaign, Edwards shocked the political establishment by defeating Republican then-U.S. Sen. David Vitter to become governor. He was the first Democrat to win statewide office since 2008. Republicans quickly pushed back, ending a tradition of Louisiana’s governor having a heavy hand in
selecting the House speaker. The majority GOP chamber chose its own leadership, causing difficulties for Edwards to get his agenda through the chamber. House Speaker Taylor Barras, R-New Iberia, described the House relationship with the governor as “much improved” today, despite philosophical differences. “I wouldn’t say it’s a strained relationship. I would say it’s an independent relationship,” said House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry, R-Metairie. Edwards counts among his accomplishments ending Jindal’s reliance on patchwork financing to fill budget shortfalls and the expansion of Louisiana’s Medicaid program. The Medicaid expansion has given government-financed health insurance to more than 375,000 people while also saving Louisiana millions by taking advantage of available federal health dollars. The program, however, is threatened by Republicans in Congress working to dismantle the law that created it. Asked to describe his hardest time in office, Edwards doesn’t cite finances. “The toughest day for me was the Sunday when I woke up and was getting ready for church and found out that we had a gunman in Baton Rouge who was
obviously targeting police officers, who shot six law enforcement officers, killing three,” he said. An Army veteran from Missouri shot the officers before he was gunned down, authorities said. The killings came fewer than two weeks after Sterling’s death by police set off protests. Rep. Ted James, DBaton Rouge, said Edwards responded to each crisis with “steady, calm leadership” for a city on edge. Edwards’ in-command appearance after the protests, shootings and mid-August flooding that ravaged south Louisiana helped boost his approval ratings to 63 percent in a November survey, said pollster Bernie Pinsonat. But the pollster said Edwards has a difficult path ahead, amid continuing financial troubles, voter resistance to taxes and GOP efforts to prove the statewide election of a Democrat was a fluke. “The challenge is remaining popular while staying true to his Democratic supporters in a primarily red state,” Pinsonat said. Republicans are “certainly going to be more contrarian this upcoming session. He thinks they were bad last time, he hasn’t seen anything yet.” ___
must be agreed upon by both schools involved, with Sankey serving as a mediator. It created a less-thanideal situation in October, with LSU refusing to give up a home game and Florida eventually being forced to play on the road to stay in the Eastern Division title hunt. “I think it’s a very clear indication of how our athletics directors view the commissioner’s authority moving forward,” Sankey said. School presidents and chancellors will meet in March to finalize the proposed change, which could result in a new SEC bylaw. “We’ll continue a discussion about ... how games, if they need to be rescheduled, might be rescheduled, whether it’s a particular time window or opportunities available and just make that clear in our commissioner’s regulations,” Sankey said. “Very clearly our conference is supportive of saying that the commissioner is going to have the authority, which I didn’t have last fall.” Sankey’s limited power led to divisiveness between Florida AD Jeremy Foley and his LSU counterpart, Joe Alleva, and eventually
caused some logistical headaches by having to cancel non-conference games scheduled for Nov. 19 and relocate the LSUFlorida game to Baton Rouge. Florida only agreed to play at Tiger Stadium after Sankey made a determination to disqualify from SEC championship contention any school that fails to play the eight league games called for by conference rules and regulations. So the Gators had little choice other than to play on the
road. Florida won 16-10 on a goal-line stand in the final seconds. “It’s important that our athletics directors endorsed the concept — unanimously, I might add — because they’re ready to assign that responsibility to the commissioner rather than what’s been a decades-long process of, ‘OK, schools, get together and work that out.’” ___
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Galliano Elementary School 4-H Officers attended the Executive Meeting in October. Those attending are, (standing), Elizabeth Griffin, Lauren Louviere, Laney Alario, Brianna Gisclair, Lexie Matherne, Alexandra Verdin, and Jolaina Theriot. Pictured kneeling are Farah Vigie, Brayah Dardar, and Mason Allemand. Reporter: Elizabeth Griffin
Galliano Elementary School 4-H’ers, Rusty Billiot and Danna Arguijo, were the school’s November door prize winners. Reporter: Elizabeth Griffin
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SEC close to approving new rules for rescheduling games By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey is close to having full authority to reschedule league games. Sankey said Sunday that SEC athletic directors voted unanimously last month to approve a regulation that would give the commissioner unilateral control, something he didn’t have when LSU and Florida were in an acrimonious stalemate amid Hurricane Matthew. Current league rules dictate that rescheduling
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Galliano Elementary School’s 4-H and Beta Clubs collected canned goods and nonperishable items for Thanksgiving. The Knights of Columbus members of Larose came to pick up the items so that they could make baskets and cook for our community. Reporter: Elizabeth Griffin
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Grand Isle Gas System Public Awareness Notice
Please read the following gas system safety information. It is provided to promote public awareness and damage prevention awareness. The Town of Grand Isle owns and operates a natural gas distribution system. The gas system consists of an underground network of pipelines throughout the Town. The purpose of the gas system is to provide a reliable and safe economical source of energy for heating purposes to the homes and businesses adjacent to the underground gas pipelines. The pipeline system has the capacity to reliably deliver natural gas to the customers. The hazards of natural gas are that it is: odorless, colorless, tasteless, lighter than air and can ignite and/or explode with tremendous force when mixed with the right amount of air. Prevention measures taken include: • Adding odorant to the gas to give it that distinctive smell, similar to rotten eggs, to warn us of its presence • Testing the odorant level each calendar quarter • Performing annual gas leakage surveys • Conducting periodic pipeline patrols The following are signs that may indicate a gas leak: • A hissing or roaring sound (caused by escaping gas) • A patch of dead or discolored
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vegetation in an otherwise green setting along a pipeline route • Blowing dirt, grass or leaves near a pipeline • Continuous bubbling in wet, flooded areas • A “gas smell,” similar to rotten eggs Safety Procedure: Anyone who may smell this odor in the Town or notice any unusual conditions on or near gas mains, vents, service lines, meter sets, or especially inside of a building should call the Town immediately. If you smell a strong gas odor inside a building, notify everyone in the building to leave. Do not operate any switches or use the phone. Go a safe distance away upwind of the gas smell and call the Town of Grand Isle. With any gas leak protect life first then property, then notify the Town of Grand Isle. Excavator Procedure: Pipeline markers are maintained to inform the public of the gas line location. State and federal laws require excavators to notify LA One-Call two (2) full working days before digging. If any excavation is planned you must notify LA One-Call, which will notify the Town to locate the gas lines. The Town of Grand Isle maintains membership in the LA One-Call program. Emergency Contact Information: To obtain additional information or report a gas related issue call the Town of Grand Isle. The Town of Grand Isle phone number is 985-787-3196 (24 hour). The LA One-Call Center phone number is 811. This information and the pipeline signs are provided as public awareness and damage prevention awareness notices.
with a grin, “the upperclassmen ask the freshmen how many bricks it took to finish paving this courtyard.” When they were out of earshot of the freshmen, the curious lady asked the guide: “So, what’s the answer?” The guide replied: “One.”
Arrest reports
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accuse should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. JANUARY 4, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office John Ducote Jr., 35, Galliano. Contempt of court (2cts). Derek Dufrene, 34, Denham Springs. Contempt of court (2cts). Dillon Hebert, 23, Cut Off. Unauthorized use of a movable (Misd). Poss./Dist. of drug paraphernalia (MISD). Poss. of marijuana 3rd and subsequent offenses (Felony). January 5, 2017 Lockport Police Department Harry Cheramie Jr., 28, Gheens. Domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment (Felony). Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Leonard Clark, 39, New Orleans. Contempt of court (2cts). Tameka Gray, 33, Raceland. Simple battery of the infirm (Misd). Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling (Felony). Taylor Hebert, 24, Raceland. Contempt of court. Eli Spencer Sr. 55, Galliano. Failure to register and notify as a sex offender (Felony). Mick Waters, 27, Houma. Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Blaine Matherne, 28, Raceland. D.W.I.-2nd offense (Bac .08 to .15) (Misd). Driving on roadway laned for traffic. JANUARY 6, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Ray Barbo, 29, Houma. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Billy Cressionie, 28, Gheens. Telephone communications, improper language, harassment. Melissa Domangue, 42, Duson. Contempt of court (3 cts); fugitive (2 cts). Rashied Green, 33, Napoleonville. Contempt of court; resisting an officer. Chad Ingram, 38, Raceland. Extortion. Adolph Lefort, 25, Larose. Contempt of court (2 cts). Louisiana State Police Mason Percle, 19, Thibodaux. DWI (1st); driving on roadway laned for traffic. Marcel Waguespack, 27, Thibodaux. Fugitive JANUARY 7, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Skye Leblanc, 30, Larose. Sim-
ple criminal damage to property. Danny Obrien, 45, Raceland. Contempt of court. Michelle Parks, 41, Larose. Theft by shoplifting (12 cts). JANUARY 8, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kayla Billiot, 20, Larose. Theft by shoplifting (13 cts).
Jose Ortiz, 41, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts). Taniqua Poindexter, 35, Galliano. Nonconsensual disclosure of a private image. Thibodaux Police Department Mary Duet, 33, Montegut. Contempt of court. Jay Larose, 35, Thibodaux.
Simple obstruction of a highway of commerce; DWI (2nd). Louisiana State Police Lance Thibodeaux, 54, Thibodaux. Driving on roadway laned for traffic. Grand Isle Police Department Jose Sorto, 33, Cut Off. No drivers license; speeding.
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