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Louisiana Medicaid Expansion Enrollment exceeds 326,000 new members

Baton Rouge, La. – The Louisiana Medicaid Expansion program has reached a new milestone. To date, more than 326,000 new members have enrolled in Louisiana Medicaid Expansion and over 24,000 of those members have received preventative care visits with a provider.

Preventative care is also known as a well visit or check-up.

New and preventative care visits may include immunizations, lab tests, physical exams and prescriptions. These visits allow health care providers to identify and educate patients about potential health risks.

“The primary goal of expansion is to ensure better health outcomes for the working poor of Louisiana,” said Gov. John Bel Edwards. “Early data show that expansion is working, and our people are getting the health care services they need.”

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Defendant found guilty in Lockport triple murder

By Bridget Mire Daily Comet Staff Writer

Count one: first-degree murder. Guilty.

Count two: first-degree murder. Guilty.

Count three: first-degree murder. Guilty.

It took 12 jurors about an hour to return a unanimous verdict Sunday evening to convict David Brown, 38, of Houma, of the Nov. 4, 2012, slayings of 29-year-old Jacquelin Nieves and her daughters, 7-year-old Gabriela and 1-year-old Izabela, in Lockport.

Prosecutors said Brown also sexually assaulted Jacquelin and Gabriela and set the family’s apartment on fire. A forensic pathologist who conducted the victims’ autopsies determined Jacquelin and Izabela died from stab wounds, while Gabriela died of smoke inhalation.

The verdict came in front of a packed courtroom on the seventh day of the trial’s guilt phase. Attorneys questioned over 20 witnesses and presented over 200 pieces of evi-

dence throughout the week.

A penalty phase in which jurors will decide if Brown should be put to death is set to begin Monday. State District Judge John LeBlanc is presiding over the case at the Lafourche Parish Courthouse Annex in Thibodaux.

FLAWS IN THE EVIDENCE District Attorney Cam Morvant II began his closing argument Sunday by showing three photos: first the victims, then a family photo including husband and father Carlos Nieves Jr., and finally the victims’ bodies on the ground outside their apartment.

Morvant asked the jury to use common sense to judge the “overwhelming evidence” against Brown.

Lead defense attorney Kerry Cuccia, of New Orleans, noted that all the evidence was circumstantial, as no one actually witnessed the crime.

“Certainly there is evidence that points – points strongly – to David Brown as the per-

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Dune Restoration Project now complete on Elmer’s Island

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petrator,” Cuccia admitted.

But each piece of evidence had a flaw, he said, reiterating what he contended in his opening statement last week.

For instance, he pointed out, the forensic pathologist who conducted the autopDavid Brown sies could not say for certain what caused trauma to Jacquelin’s and Gabriela’s genitals. Also, enzymes found on those two victims can be present in other bodily fluids besides semen, and no sperm was found.

Cuccia argued that the DNA testing in the case compared a limited number of people and that analysts couldn’t tell how or when it got on the victims.

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The Caminada Beach and Dune Restoration Project is now complete leading to the reopening of the Elmer’s Island Refuge.

“Elmer’s Island has never looked better”, said LDWF Secretary, Charlie Melancon. “This is a great example of a project that is able to enhance habitat for wildlife and provide opportunities for recreational users while offering additional coastal protection to the area”.

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) began the restoration project on the western end of the Caminada headlands in 2012 and restored approximately 300 acres and 6 miles of beach and dune habitat.

The eastern half of the project, which includes Elmer’s Island, began in 2013, and restored approximately 500 acres and 7 miles of beach and dune.

In total, the two projects restored 13 miles of Louisiana’s barrier shoreline and represent one of the largest restoration projects ever constructed by the CPRA with a combined project investment of over $200 million.

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Abraham Lincoln, also known as David Duet, hands little scarecrow, Addison Ledet, a lollipop Saturday at the Lafourche Central Market in Raceland.

The Market offered trick-or-treating for the kids, along with a costume contest.

An aerial view of the completed Elmer’s Island dune project.

Thibodaux Regional’s new state-of-the-art Wellness Center opens

Thursday, Oct. 27, marked the dedication of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center’s new $73 million Wellness Center.

This innovative, state-of-the-art, 242,000-square-foot facility is the first of its kind in the state and one of the best in the nation.

Hundreds of community members and business leaders gathered with TRMC Board of Commissioners, team members and physicians as well as special guests Gov. John Bel Edwards, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, Congressman Garret Graves, and other local and state elected officials to mark the momentous occasion.

“The new Wellness Center is the result of a powerful vision to change the health and wellness status of the people in this region,” said Greg Stock, CEO of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center.

“The Center brings much needed services and can lead to a better quality of life for people now and for generations to come,” said Stock.

Statistics indicate that people in Lafourche and surrounding parishes have a high prevalence of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, and Louisiana currently ranks 50th in overall health and wellness.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Calendar of Events News to Use!

Local church to sell seafood fondue Friday

Open Door Revival Center will sell the last a seafood fondue dinner for this year on Friday, November 4. A donation of $7 will receive crab and shrimp in a white cream sauce stuffed in a small cap bread, tossed salad, corn and a dessert.

Call 637-7991 to order before Friday and 325-2456 to order by 10 a.m. on Friday. Advance orders encouraged. The church is located at 16164 West Main Street in Cut Off (next to old Pizza Hut).

Car wash to be held Sat. for Project Grad.

A car wash will take place on Saturday, November 5 at South Lafourche Bank in Larose between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. with proceeds benefiting South Lafourche High School’s project Graduation 2017.

Cost per vehicle is $10.

SL Bank (the pink bank) is located at 13226 West Main Street in Larose, near the Larose Post Office.

Local church to host gospel meetings

The Larose-Cut Off Church of Christ will host a Gospel Meeting featuring David Wilcher from the Jigger Church of Christ in Jigger, LA. The meeting will start on Sunday, November

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For more information, contact LeeRoy Tooke at 532-3088 or Timmy Charpentier at 632-5644.

CCC to help with insurance applications

In an effort to help our area population with the process of applying for Medicaid, Medicare or filling out an Affordable Care Act application, a representative from a local medical clinic will provide assistance at the Catholic Community Center. All residents who lost their health insurance when they lost their job need to be aware that health insurance must be obtained or the penalty assessed on them by the federal government will be $695 per person, due with their income taxes.

Help with these applications will be provided on Monday, November 7 from 2 - 4 p.m.; Wednesday, November 9 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; and Friday, November 18 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Those in need of coverage can come by the Catholic Community Center, 9018 East Avenue A in Galliano next to the South Lafourche Tarpon Bridge [directly behind Renovations] for assistance with filling out the forms.

Duck calling contest to benefit Fire District 1

Lafourche Fire District #1 is sponsoring Beck’s 16th annual Duck Calling Contest that will be held on Wednesday, November 9 at 4293 Hwy. 1 in Raceland.

Registration starts at 6 p.m. with the contest starting at 7 p.m. Jr. division (14 and under) will be $5; Sr. division (15 and up) will be $10. Cash prizes will be given to first place, $75; second place, $50; and third place, $25.

Hamburgers and fries will be sold for $6.50. Auctions will be held and door prizes will be given. $1 raf-

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All proceeds to go to Lafourche Fire District #1.

Any questions, call Francis Plaisance, Jr. at 985-686-9418.

HRCS invites Veterans to event on Nov. 10

Holy Rosary Catholic School in Larose would like to extend an invitation to all veterans to participate in its annual Veterans’ Day Celebration on Thursday, November 10, beginning with a “Salute to All Veterans” at the 9 a.m. school Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose.

Following the Mass, there will be a flag-raising ceremony, a 21 gun salute, and Taps will be played in honor of deceased veterans on the front grounds of the church. At the conclusion of the lawn service Holy Rosary School will hold a reception in the school cafeteria for all veterans and their families. Refreshments will be served.

Veterans invited to GMMS on Nov. 11

Golden Meadow Middle School will be having their annual Veteran’s Day celebration on Friday, November 11 at 9 a.m.

Refreshments will be in the cafeteria at 10 a.m. with the parade beginning at 11 a.m. The parade will start at the GMMS school and proceed to the American Legion Home at 2406 S. Bayou Drive.

Any interested in taking part of the parade, needs to be at the school before 10:30 a.m. Please call Willis Toups at 4755253, if you are interested in riding in the parade.

Lockport Library gets ready for Veterans Day

Children ages 2 to 12 can help the Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue, get ready for its annual Veterans Day social. At 4:30 p.m. on November 3, children can create a yellow ribbon and American flag painting,

which will be displayed in the library during its Veterans Day program on November 10. Space is limited, so sign up at the library.

The Lockport Branch’s annual Veterans Social will be held at 4 p.m. on November 10. Veterans can enjoy good company, food, and photos.

GM urges people to sign up for parade

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

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

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

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

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

To enter the parade, a registration form must be completed. Please contact Laci Latiolais at 985-6372407 or Shannon Leger at 985-637-8501.

Letters and Opinions Insurance proposal needs explaining

This letter is to clarify the insurance proposal for employees that has been a primary topic of discussion before the Lafourche Parish Council.

The proposal I submitted, and which was rejected by the Council, retains all the same benefits as the current policy.

In fact, it has even more benefits in that co-pays, deductibles and prescription drug coverage count towards an individual’s out of pocket max.

Employees will receive the same plan with additional benefits all for a small increase in cost, which is a fraction when compared to increases being paid by other public sector employees.

This plan, in addition to providing additional benefits at a small increase, will also save the parish anywhere from $300,000 to upwards of $1 million annually, savings that can be put towards drainage and other projects so vitally needed in our neighborhoods.

I was elected by all the citizens of Lafourche Parish, and I have a fiduciary responsibility to save public dollars wherever possible. This proposed insurance plan provides both additional benefits at a minimal increase in cost

and saves the parish money.

We have hard working and dedicated employees working for our parish and this proposed plan affords them excellent coverage while saving the parish money. Let’s all work together to move Lafourche forward.

Jimmy Cantrelle Lafourche Parish President

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Engagements

Ledet - DeFelice

Mr. Michael Ledet of Cut Off would like to announce the upcoming marriage of he and the late Melissa Ledet’s daughter, Megan Theresa Ledet to Hobie John DeFelice, son of Mr. Ken and Ms. Angelica DeFelice of Larose.

The wedding will take place on November 5, 2016 at Southern Oaks Plantation in New Orleans.

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Weddings

Mayberry - LeBlanc

Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Mayberry of Cut Off would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Meggie Mayberry to Daniel LeBlanc, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael LeBlanc, Sr. of Houma.

The wedding will take place on November 19, 2016 at 7 p.m. at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mayberry from Galliano and the late Mr. and Mrs. Dan Danos from Cut Off. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Dickie LeBlanc from Baton Rouge and Mrs. Catherine LeBlanc Cancienne and the late J.P. LeBlanc, Jr. from Belle Rose.

Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Bernard

Paige Elizabeth Theriot and Tyler (Beavis) John Bernard were united in marriage on September 16, 2016 at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, followed by a reception at the Cut Off Youth Center.

The bride’s parents are Brent and Celeste (Gaudet) Theriot. Grandparents of the bride are Bernard and Judy (Borne) Theriot and the late Julius and Wilma (Gautreaux) Gaudet.

The groom’s parents are Murphy and Dena (Allemand) Bernard.

Grandparents of the groom are Irene (Rogers) Williams and the late Eddie Williams, the late Julius (John) Bernard, Sr. and Earline Guidry, and Jimmy Allemand Sr. and Zebella (Kiff) Allemand.

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Celebrating Over 50 Years of Service to Our Community.

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Mr. and Mrs. Dustin Cheramie

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Riera

Ronald Riera and Dana Hebert were married on Friday, October 14, 2016 in a private ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of the late Eroy Hebert and the late Dorothy Dantin Hebert. She is the granddaughter of the late Early and Lucille Hebert and the late Veneral and Viola Dantin.

Parents of the groom are the late Gloria Jean Lafont and the late Hugh Farrell Riera. He is the grandson of the late Jack Lafont, Sr.

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Wedding photos and stories received months after the event may not get published.

Also, only 50th Anniversary photos and fifth generation family photos and stores are accepted.

Nadiya, Dane, Sophia, Jean’, and Dusti Jo announce the wedding of their parents, Dustin and Nicolette, who were married on October 8, 2016 in Orange Beach, Alabama.

The bride is the daughter of Patterson and Connie Gaspard, Jr. The groom is the son of Rob and JoAnn Woodall.

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Not a good week for local high school football teams Gazette Sports Reports

Trojans fall at Terrebonne

The playoffs are going to start a week early for the Central Lafourche football team.

The Trojans squandered a late lead and lost 27-23 to Terrebonne on Friday night – a setback that marks the fifthstraight loss for Central Lafourche – dating back to a Week 4 victory against South Lafourche.

But all is not lost.

According to power ratings math, there’s still a possibility for the Trojans to make the Class 5A State Playoffs – assuming that they beat East St. John next Friday.

Trojans coach Keith Menard said his team will treat the matchup with the Wildcats like a playoff game, in that the Trojans know it’s a ‘win or go home’ situation.

“That’s exactly right,” Menard said. “For us, the playoffs start early. It’s been a rough set of weeks, but we still have the opportunity to send our seniors to the playoffs. We’re going to stay focused this week, and we want to keep get-

ting better. We’re focused on us this week and getting us better. If we do that, we think we have a good chance against a real good opponent.”

The Trojans nearly tasted victory on Friday night.

The two teams struggled offensively in the first half – a rare, low-scoring half for a Trojans team that is known for both scoring and allowing a lot of points.

Terrebonne struck first on an 83-yard touchdown run from quarterback Keshawn James, which gave the Tigers a 7-0 lead midway through the first quarter.

After that, the Trojans kicked a short field goal to make the score 7-3 – a Terrebonne advantage that was carried into halftime.

“Offensively, we just started slow,” Menard said.

“We couldn’t sustain drives, and we couldn’t get anything going.”

In the second half, both teams found their rhythm.

The Trojans scored two-straight touchdowns in the third quarter to take a 16-7 lead into the final

quarter.

The first score was a short pass from quarterback Jake Allemand to halfback Nelton Allen. The second was an Allen handoff – a five-yard scamper which put the Trojans up by two scores.

But it didn’t last.

Terrebonne battled back with a vengeance in the fourth quarter, answering the Trojans scores with two of their own to take a 20-16 lead with nine minutes left in the game.

After the teams exchanged several punts, the Trojans appeared to find the score it needed to win – a one-play, 43-yard touchdown capped with a pass from Allemand to Bourg to put the Trojans on top 2320 with 1:36 left in the game.

But Terrebonne never faltered.

Facing fourth down and 12 from around the 50-yard-line, James rolled out, and fired the ball down the field deep to receiver Anthony Ruffin, who caught the pass, shook a few defenders and then pushed into the end zone to get Terrebonne the game-winning score.

The Trojans had an opportunity with a couple seconds left, but a late pass from Allemand was picked off – also by Ruffin, which sealed the team.

Menard said he’s proud of how hard his team played, but said the Trojans have to do little things better to win close games – especially on Friday against East St. John, another game that’s expected to be close throughout.

“We played hard,” Menard said. “We just didn’t finish it. They made the last play at the end with no time left.” ___

Tarpons fall at Assumption

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South Lafourche is about out of healthy players, and it showed on Friday night against Assumption.

The battered Tarpons fell to the Mustangs 30-14 in Week 9 – a loss that clinches the District 7-4A Championship for Assumption for the secondstraight season.

South Lafourche coach Brandon Nowlin said his team is depleted, and is without several linemen and skill guys – a detriment that’s greatly impacting the way the team plays.

“We’re about out of bullets,” Nowlin said.

“We’re out of guns. We’re out of a lot of things right now. I thought we competed hard, and I liked the way that the kids never quit. But we just didn’t have enough. This is changing how we practice, how we prepare and our personnel on Friday nights.

It’s impacting everything throughout the depth chart.”

Not much went right for the Tarpons on Friday

night.

South Lafourche forced an early turnover, then hammered home a chip shot field goal from Davin Richoux to take a 30 lead late in the first quarter – the team’s only advantage of the night.

But after that, Assumption controlled the rest of the first-half action, using a couple touchdowns and then a field goal of their own to take a 17-3 lead late in the second quarter.

Before halftime, South Lafourche forced a fumble and used a short field to trim the lead on another Richoux field goal – a score that made the game 17-6 at halftime.

In the second half, the Tarpons defense stiffened, forcing several third-quarter stops to give the team’s offense a chance.

But the Tarpons couldn’t avoid the turnover bug.

On two-straight drives, the Tarpons got deep into Mustangs territory and then turned over the ball – miscues that allowed the Mustangs to add a couple scores to take a 30-6 lead.

Late in the game, South Lafourche added its lone touchdown of the game, but it wasn’t enough, sealing the win for the Mustangs.

South Lafourche will close its regular season at South Terrebonne – a game the Tarpons must win to have a shot at making the playoffs.

Nicholls pulls away from Northwestern State 31-14

NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Chase Fourcade threw three touchdown passes to C.J. Bates and added a rushing score, helping Nicholls handle Northwestern State 31-14 on Saturday.

Nicholls (4-4, 4-2 Southland) pulled away in the third quarter on touchdowns from Fourcade to Bates of 2 and 74 yards to put the Colonels in front 28-14.

After De’Mard Llorens’ 34-yard run gave Northwestern State a 7-0 lead midway through the first quarter, Fourcade found Bates for a 24-yard TD early in the second to even the game at 7.

Fourcade later capped a 20-play drive with a 1yard scoring run to put Colonels in front 14-7, but Northwestern State tied it at 14 on Brooks Haack’s 56-yard pass to Bobby Chan-Chan.

Bates’ three touchdowns and 179 receiving yards were career bests.

He had 10 catches.

Llorens had 115 yards on 16 carries for Northwestern State (1-7, 0-6).

For LSU’s Orgeron, future, legacy at stake vs. Alabama Wednesday, November 2, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Perhaps it’s only fitting that there should be a figurative elephant in the room at LSU football headquarters during Alabama week.

Interim Tigers coach Ed Orgeron shows no interest in discussing how significant Saturday night’s clash with No. 1 Alabama could be for his coaching future — and legacy.

“That’s way out there, man. I ain’t going to think about that. The focus is about these players, the LSU family,” Orgeron said in his distinctive, raspy, baritone voice on Monday.

“These next four weeks are going to pass fast. My job is to do the best thing I can do for this team today, let the chips fall where they may. Everything else is going to take care of itself.”

LSU has been silent on whether Orgeron is viewed by administrators as a serious candidate to take over permanently for Les Miles, who was fired in late September after LSU lost to Auburn and fell to 2-2.

As a tradition-rich program in a talent-rich state — not to mention its premier practice facilities and legendary, 102,000-seat Tiger Stadium — LSU can offer about as plum a head coaching job as there is in college football. There should be interest from numerous top coaches with resumes superior to that of Orgeron, who went 6-2 as an interim coach at Southern California and never finished above .500 in three seasons in charge at Mississippi.

At the same time, Orgeron, a south Louisiana native, has made no secret that being the head coach at LSU is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream and he has no interest in going anywhere else.

Bagala wins seventh-week of Gazette’s Football Contest

The winner of the seventh week of the Lafourche Gazette Football Contest is Ryan Bagala of Cut Off. Ryan had the only entrant with two wrong.

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If he beats Bama — the age-old LSU nemesis with the elephant logo — he just might stick. LSU, now ranked 15th, is trying to end a five-game losing streak against Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide.

“Obviously, if we win this game, it’s huge for his coaching resume,” tight end Colin Jeter said. “We’re going to do everything we can as players to get our job done and play for him, because, I mean, he’s one of the best players’ coaches I’ve ever had. He does a phenomenal job of making guys happy and making guys motivated to work.”

Orgeron, a charismatic Cajun, was already popular among Louisiana football fans and high school coaches. That was one of the reasons Miles hired him as defensive line coach two years ago, and then chose Orgeron to fill a recruiting coordinator vacancy after last season.

When athletic director Joe Alleva fired Miles, Orgeron was the logical interim choice in terms of galvanizing a dissatisfied fan base behind the program for the duration of this season. But it’s unlikely the behind-theSee LSU Page 6-A

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Lamar @ Nicholls State Friday:

East St. John @ CLHS SLHS @ S. Terrebonne Saturday:

Tulane @ UCF Alabama @ LSU Sunday:

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LES EAST Associated Press

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints fans have seen this act before, and previously it hasn’t ended well for them.

The Saints are once again on the verge of climbing back to .500 and into the NFC playoff picture after opening the season with three straight losses.

Similar stories played out in 2007, 2012, 2014

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scenes power brokers who helped pay Miles’ $9.6 million buyout had Orgeron in mind as a permanent successor. Houston’s Tom Herman and Florida State’s Jimbo Fisher — if available — might be more preferred choices among those with the greatest influence.

So far, however, LSU’s recent performances have kept Orgeron in the running. LSU has won all three games since he took over, and impressively so.

LSU has scored an average of nearly 42 points per game during that span, during which the Tigers have hit on big plays in the passing game from quarterback Danny Etling, and long runs by Leonard Fournette and Derrius Guice.

LSU’s defense has yet to allow more than two TDs in a game all season, and might have had its best game in its last outing against Ole Miss, when the Rebels — who scored 43 points against Alabama — failed to score 30 points for first time this season in a 38-21 loss to the Tigers.

and last season after starts of 1-3 or worse. Each time, New Orleans got back to .500 and played well enough to keep its games meaningful into December, but missed the playoffs.

Time will tell if this season will be different; coach Sean Payton and his players certainly would like to think it will be. There are some good reasons for optimism based on the way they’ve played in their past

“All I can see is what’s happened on the field. His leadership obviously has had some effect on that,�

Saban said Monday when asked about Orgeron. “The team seems to be playing with a lot of energy and a lot of confidence. They’ve executed really well and haven’t made a lot of mistakes. I just feel like in the last three games they’ve played really, really well.�

Orgeron repeatedly has been telling Tigers players that the team is theirs, that they deserve the credit for recent results and that it’s not about the coach, LSU defensive back Donte Jackson said. “He doesn’t want us to play any game for him. He wants us to come play for the state, for the university, for ourselves, for our families, before we even think about him,� Jackson said. “That’s what really makes him a great guy.

That’s what really makes us want to actually go out there and play for him.� ___ AP Sports Writer John Zenor in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, contributed to this report.

More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org

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four games, going 3-1 with the lone loss a close, competitive game at Kansas City.

New Orleans has played better defense during that span, and on Sunday in the Superdome, the Saints found balance for their prolific passing offense from an unlikely source in a 25-20 victory against Seattle.

Reserve running back Tim Hightower had the first 100-yard rushing game by a New Orleans player this season, finishing with 102 yards on 26 carries.

Hightower, who missed the 2012 to 2014 seasons because of injuries, said his experience in resurrecting his career was helpful as he watched the Saints’ resurgence after the slow start this season. “I keep going back to those three years that I was away from football,�

Hightower said Monday. “There was light at the end of the tunnel. We had high hopes going into the season but we didn’t start off well. We got on a roll then we got knocked down.

When you go through tough times you use some of those parallels.�

The Saints’ defense had one of its best performances of the season against Seattle, allowing just one offensive touchdown and withstanding a final drive that ended with an incomplete pass in the end zone on the game’s final play. “At the end of the game we stood up and made plays when we had to,� said linebacker Nate Stupar, whose second-quarter interception led to the Saints’ first touchdown.

Seattle had taken an early 7-0 lead when safety Earl Thomas picked up Mark Ingram’s fumble and ran 34 yards for a touchdown. It was the second critical fumble by Ingram in two weeks and came on what wound up being his final play in the game.

Ingram’s benching was meant to be more temporary than it was, but lasted the whole game, coach Sean Payton said, because “the way Tim was running, he was getting into a pretty good groove.�

The Seahawks’ offense never got into a good groove against a New Orleans defense that has methodically improved from No. 31 to No. 28 in the NFL. And that was without key defensive players who could return as early as Sunday when the Saints visit struggling San Francisco.

Cornerback Delvin Breaux and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins, the team’s rookie No. 1 draft choice, both have practiced recently and Rankins is eligible to come off of injured reserve this week. “His progress has been good,� Payton said. “We’ll see how practice is day to day and go from there.�

The defense has allowed fewer than 400 yards in three of the last four games after allowing more than 400 in each of the first three losses. “We struggled a little bit against the run at first, but we’ve really started to jell,�

Stupar said. “We’ve really been playing good up front.�

With Drew Brees continuing to operate one of the perennially elite passing games in the NFL, the improved running game and defense have New Orleans making the kind of comprehensive progress they hoped to see heading into the second half of the season. “On offense, we’ve had pretty good time of possession and done pretty well on third downs and that’s helped us,� Payton said of the three victories. “Conversely, defensively, our numbers in those wins have been good. Our ability up front to hurry the quarterback or apply some pressure to the quarterback has helped as well.� ___ AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL

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The Wellness Center addresses wellness at every level, including prevention, education and rehabilitation, combined with medically directed services, all under one roof.

Clinical needs addressed by the facility’s specialty centers include an Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, Rehabilitation Center, Neurosciences Center, Spine Center, and Weight Management Center.

The Diagnostic Imaging Center houses the latest in mammography, CT, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging.

Also in the Wellness Center are medical specialties to help patients address issues dealing with endocrinology, pulmonology, rheumatology, neurology, neurosurgery, and pain management.

The Aquatics Center features three indoor pools that will provide extensive water therapy opportunities for all.

The Fitness Center houses all of the latest technology, a wrap-around track and many opportunities for group exercise.

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Childcare services are also provided.

Hospital Board Chairman Jacob Giardina gave credit to Greg Stock for his vision on the project and also pointed out that the Center is already paid for,

the hospital does not rely on taxes and has no debt.

The Wellness Center officially opened to the public on Tuesday, November 1 with about 3,000 people having already signed up for membership.

Governor John Bel Edwards met with parish, port and oil and gas industry representatives last week at Port Fourchon.

Pictured is Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle along with State Representative Jerry “Truck� Gisclair and Governor Edwards talking before the event.

The round table discussion focused on the possible forthcoming litigation against oil and gas companies for alleged damages to coastal wetlands and the affect the possible litigation could have on the economy of South Louisiana.

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

GARAGE SALES

X Large Garage Sale: 170 West 35th St., Larose. Thursday and Friday, November 3 and 4. Sofa, glider rocker, 5000 btu, 10,000 btu, Rachel Ray pot set, dishes, housewares, Mardi Gras beads, Vicus tree, clothes, all sizes, formal dressed, size 4-10, floral items, DVDs, set of 4 tiresP275/55R20, new items, knick knacks, xmas trees, etc _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday, November 3 and 4 from 8am till at 240 Ledet Lane, Larose (under the old intracoastal).

Lots of new items. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday, November 3 and 4 at 107 West 122nd St (white barn) from 8am till. TV stand and lots more. _________________ Garage Sale: across from Golden Motors on Hwy 3235. Thursday, November 3 at 8am. 985-278-0122.

Jewelry, car stereo equipment, women’s clothing, coats, dvds, tires and rims, much more. _________________ Garage Sale: 15027 East 50th Street.

Thursday, November 3 from 8am to 3pm and Friday, November 4 from 8am to 12 noon. Baby clothes, girls clothes and shoes, men work clothes, collectibles, Depression glass, and so much more. _________________ J&K Garage Sale: lots of everything. November 3 and 4 at East 123rd St., by storages. _________________

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Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday, November 3 and 4 from 7am till at 131 Felix St. LA1 aprx. 1 mile north of Intracoastal in Larose. Home dĂŠcor, housewares, toys, books, linens, clothing and much more. Also sell the following furniture: full size sleigh bed (new), oversized glider rocker, wicker chest, nightstand and end table. _________________ Garage Sale: 197 East 54th Street, white brick house.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 3, 4, 5 from 8am to 5pm. Lots of jewelry, purses and shoes, lots of sewing material, Elvis items, Barbie dolls, lamps, furniture, bikes and mirrors, pictures, lots of clothes, lots of knick knacks, lots of Budweiser mugs (still in box) _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday from 7am to 3pm. Inside metal garage on Ernest Moise Lane, Hwy 308, past Airport Road. Lots of pictures frames, art work, curtains, housewares, tvs, clothes, aluminum tool box for small trucks, much more. Open every week till Xmas. New items added every week. _________________ 4- Family Garage Sale: Thursday, November 3 at 16862 West Main, Cut Off, Storage Depot #2, indoors from 8am to 3pm. Children and adult clothes, toys, bikes and much more. _________________ Garage Sale: November 4 and 5 from 8am to 2pm at 7109 Hwy 1 in Lockport. On Bayouside across from Frank’s Supermarket. Lots of everything, appliances, Mardi Gras beads. _________________ 2 Family Yard Sale: Thursday, November 3 from 7am to 2pm.

Baby items and clothing, kitchen, household, mens and womens clothing, car amp, truck bed fishing rod holder, queen size mattress, furniture, Propane smoker (never used), and more 20770 Hwy 1, south of the GM corp.

Balloons on mailbox. _________________ Garage Sale: 185 East 74th Place, November 3, 4, 5 from 9am to 4pm. Fresh home grown satsumas, fall decorations, purses, boots, comforters, toys, jewelry, fragrances, new fall clothing, all sizes.

Now until Christmas, purchase $100, receive 10% off your total bill. Great Christmas gifts start early. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, November 3 only.

No early birds on Wednesday, no one will be home. 1113 West 12th Street.

Street is next to Frank’s on back road.

Lots of everything! _________________ Garage Sale: Wednesday and Thursday, from 8am to 12noon at 129 Chester Lee St., Larose. Baby bed with changing table, rocking cradle bassinet, pantry, carpet cleaner and more. _________________ Garage Sale: 814 West 11th Street.

Wednesday, November 2 from 3pm to 5pm and Thursday, November 3. China cabinet, table and chairs, clothes and lots more. _________________

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Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. and days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs paid related exp. required.

Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 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 985-693-4316. _________________ Salon Thairapy is looking for a full time hairdresser. Booth renter. Call Michelle Lefort at 985-6375151 for more information. _________________ SBL Construction hiring CDL certified driver with a clean driving record. Must pass drug screen and physical. Call 985665-1220 FMI. _________________ Commercial Cleaning Services is looking for highly motivated, dependable individuals, for part time cleaning specialist. Submit application to skyrenllc@gmail.com. _________________ Quality Construction of Lafourche, LLC is now accepting applications for First Class Carpenters. You must be dependable, experienced, and have your own transportation and tools. Please call the officer at 6933332 to schedule an appointment to apply. _________________ Candlewood and Suites, Holiday Inn Express and Marriott of Cut Off is currently hiring for all positions.

All positions have open flexible available including weekends, nights and holidays.

Reliable transportation is necessary. If you feel you would be a good fit please apply in person at Candlewood Suites or Holiday Inn Express in Cut Off. No phone calls will be taken. Only serious applicants. _________________ La Casa Mexican Restaurant is looking for Servers/ Bartenders. Must be a minimum of 18 years old and able to work night and weekend shifts. Apply in person at 13990 West Main St., Larose. No phone calls please. _________________ Cheramie Contractors is now hiring experienced contractors, roustabouts, carpenters, electricians and plumbers. Must have experience and reliable transportation.

Call 985-677-2500. _________________

SERVICES

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. _________________

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Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc.

No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ 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. _________________ TOO MANY loans?

We can help! Consolidate multiple unsecured loans into 1 low monthly payment.

Save hundreds every month! Call 855-8319714. _________________ 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 _________________ Off the Bone Deer Processing Smoked sausage, jerky, burritos, tamales, and 15 types of sausages.

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10% off first month 985-291-1579. _________________ 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. _________________

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ 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. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways,, etc. Glenn Hughes, Jr 985-209-5552. _________________ Need a babysitter?

Reliable, dependable babysitter:  openings for 4 children. Call Lee at 985-696-1984. _________________

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. _________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________

OBITUARIES

RITA DANTIN

Rita B. Dantin, 90, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, October 27. Visitation will be Sunday, October 30 at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off from 9 a.m. until service time. Service will begin at 12:30 p.m. Body to be cremated.

She is survived by son, Dudley Pierre Dantin, Jr. (Louise); step-son, Ebreaux Dardar, Jr.; step-daughter, Lydia Serigny; brother, Jack Billiot; 11 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 20 great great grandchildren; and numerous step grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by husband, Dudley John Dantin; special friend, Ebreaux “Noc Joe� Dardar, Sr.; son, Nolan J. Dantin; daughters, Mary Ann Dantin and Judy Ann Dantin; parents, Alexander and Emma Billiot; step son, James Dardar, Michael Dardar and Stanbury Dardar; step daughter, Juliet Gaspard; brothers, Camielle Billiot, Marcell Billiot, Clovis Griffin, Sr., and Pierre Dantin; sisters, Edna Billiot, Elmire Billiot, Camellia Griffin, and Olivia Darda; grandchildren, Alexander Billiot and Chad Bruce; and great grandson, Jordan Bruce.

She was an avid church member.

Special thanks goes to her caregivers, Louise Dantin, Sandy Dantin, Thomas and Nicole Bruce, Monica Billiot and Chisty Gaspard. Special thanks to Lady of the Sea Hospital Staff and Dr. Smith, Shawn Danos, Jason Blanchard, Charles and Dimples Crosby.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. _____________________________

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OBITUARIES CONT. JERRY REMONT

Jerry A. Remont, 78, a native of Lockport and resident of Galliano passed away on October 25.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, November 3 from 9 a.m. until service time. A Memorial Mass will begin at 11 a.m. with burial following in Hebert Cemetery.

Mr. Jerry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Juanita P. Remont; children, Michelle Ledet (Brian), and Nichole Bourgeois (Chad); 6 grandchildren; siblings, Katherine Callahan (Ray), Sherry Orgeron (Sidney), and Deborah David (Don).

Mr. Remont was preceded in death by his parents, Noncess and Elma P. Remont; siblings, Janet Price; and brother-in-law, Donald Price.

He was a US Army veteran and a patriotic member of the American Legion, an avid sports fan (especially Saints football), interested in genealogy and an advocate for preserving the cajun french language and culture and most of all enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in Mr. Jerry’s name to the United Network of Organ Sharing via 700 N. 4th Street, Richmond, VA 23219 Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

RAY SAVOIE

Ray Joseph Savoie, 78, a native and resident of Larose. Passed away on Sunday, October 30. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Thursday, November 3 from 10 a.m. until funeral time. A mass of Christian burial will be at 2 p.m. with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Beverly Acosta Savoie; son, Henry J. Savoie; daughter, Ramona Savoie Curole (Wayne); grandchildren, Evadne Doucet, Misty Doucet Breaux (Oscar), Kali and Halen Savoie, and Scott Curole (Christine). Great grandchildren, Harley Leger, Marcus Jackson, Annabelle Verdin, Kade and Kollin Linton, Michael and Alexander Curole; brothers, Bobby, Russel, Jackie and Jerry Savoie; and sister, Bea Savoie Dantin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulysse Savoie and Jane Orgeron Savoie; his son, Ralph P. Savoie; sisters, Eloise Savoie Hebert and Katie Savoie Defelice.

Ray was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, La. Ray was a founding member of the Bayou Civic Club and Grand Marshal. Ray was the Krewe of Versailles first King in 1975. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

GREGORY DUET

Gregory Simon Duet, 59, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Larose passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Visitation will be held at Community Bible Church on Friday, November 4 from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A Memorial Service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the church.

He is survived by his son, Shawn Duet (Jennifer); grandchildren, Ariel Bartholomew, Ethan and Evin Baiamonte, and Alex Duet; brothers, Gary Duet (Diane), Brent Duet (Jennifer) and Kenneth Duet.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oris and Nolia Duet.

Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ___________________

WILLIE MAE BRADBERRY

Willie Mae Bradberry passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the age of 91 years.

Beloved wife of the late Raymond Bradberry Sr by second marriage and of the late Anthony F. Mumphrey by first marriage.

Mother of Anthony Mumphrey, Charles “Charlie” Mumphrey (Dora), Raymond Bradberry Jr. (the late Linda), Arthur “Artie” Bradberry (Eva), Marty Bradberry (Gwen) and the late Brady Bradberry. Daughter of the late Ophelia Dugas Trahan and Arthur Trahan. Sister of the late Lillian, Lena, Bessie, Reece, Lenard, Mickey, and Black. Grandmother of Aaron, Andre, Adam, Anthony II, Mumphrey, Tara M. Jackson, Raymond Bradberry III, Melissa B. Soileau, Carlos Lawton, Donnie Welch, Alicia B. Cheramie, Brady Bradberry, Jake Kramer, Laneika and Lexie Bradberry, Renata and Duroc Schexnaydre, and Natalie B. Autin. Great grandmother of Marcus and Dylan Jackson, Natalia and Sophia Soileau, Chase and Hunter Lawton, Gaylen and Vincent Welch, Avalia, Geddy, Jr., and Adele Cheramie, Ali, Brayden, and Kamden Bradberry, Keeland Cheramie III, Madison and Emmalyn Schexnaydre and Beckett Autin and Bentley Bradberry and Jolie Hickox.

She was a native of White Castle, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA and Grand Isle, LA. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Ladies Altar Society. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expwy.

Harvey, LA on Saturday, November 5, at 1pm. Interment, Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday morning from 10am until 1pm.

Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com. ___________________

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By Leroy Martin The photo shoot

I called Vin Bruce two days before the photo shoot for his first Swallow LP which had been released with a plain cover. It was being recalled by the company to be rewrapped and reissued with a full color picture due to high volumn sales. This was the gist of the conversation: Leroy: “Vin, tomorrow we shoot. You found us a blond, yet?”

Vin: “No, I didn’t, but my wife Aline did.”

Leroy: “Your wife? She spent the last ten years keeping them away from you!”

Vin: “I convinced her it was only business. Her old friend Beatrice Hebert volunteered her daughter, a beautiful teenager named Elicia to have her hair dyed for the picture.”

Leroy: “Wow! A mother sacrificing her daughter on the altar of show business.

That’s high drama, kid!”

Vin: “No, she’s just going to let us shoot her picture. Her mother and Aline will both be there to watch.”

Leroy: “OK, just my poetic way of thanking them.

See you tomorrow.”

My humor was always

Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty.

OCTOBER 27, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Ellis Dardar, 22, Houma. Contempt of court.

Ricky Darden, 26, Jeanerette.

Contempt of court (4 cts).

Loney Guidry, 41, Cut Off. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses; possession of methadone; illegal use of controlled drug in presence on persons under 17 years old; switched plates.

Deondre Holmes, 22, Thibodaux.

Obscenity.

Demetres Miller, 43, Napoleonville.

Contempt of court; enter/remain after being forbidden; simple battery.

Jeffery Porche, 26, Gray. Violation of protective orders.

Dain St. Pierre, 23, Raceland.

Possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams.

Louisiana State Police Kim Danos, 59, Raceland. DWI (1st); careless operation.

Nieves Saucedo, 35, Larose.

Speeding; DWI (1st).

Thibodaux Police Department Tom Francis, 56, Thibodaux.

Headlamps for motor vehicles and motorcycles; operating a vehicle while suspended license; resisting an officer.

Ternica Williams, 42, Vacherie.

Enter/ Remain after being forbidden; disturbing the peace.

Frank McKenzie, 35, Thibodaux. Possession of hydrocodone; carjacking; simple battery; aggravated assault; theft of goods.

OCTOBER 28, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kassie Bella, 25, Gray. Contempt of court (3 cts).

Bart Howes, 33, Raceland.

Theft by shoplifting.

Legal advertisement TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016 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 Bladsacker then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members: Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Clifford Santiny, Jr., Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker; Police Chief Laine Landry ABSENT: 0 Motion by Council Member Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the October 11, 2016 town meeting as written.

A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance which was then tabled until the next regular town meeting on a joint motion by the Council: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance allowing golf carts on the Grand Isle Beach and setting regulations for the types and operation of the Golf Carts.

Chief Landry was recognized and gave the following police report: For the period of October 11-24, 2016 there were 142 calls, 7 arrest, 45 traffic tickets written, 80 traffic stops, 20 EMS runs and 2 grass fires; fines collected for the period totaled $5,506.50; year to date fines totaled $24,205.00. The Chief then requested the town appropriate $45,000 for a paperless court system. The request was unanimously approved on a motion by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and seconded by Council

offbeat.

We arranged to be photographed on my cousin Calvin “Fox” Cheramie’s trawl boat anchored in Bayou Lafourche where Vin and Fox both lived. (I mention relationships because many Cajuns are related so when a misdeed is rumored to have been committed, the first questioned asked is “are we related?” If the answer is no, the rumor can continue, otherwise you shut up.)

Fox had scrubbed the boat and arranged the trawls, boards and ropes in a nice order, all for naught, as I will later explain. Then the musicians and our “Jole Blon” model arrived and jaws dropped, the male ones, at least. Aline told me that Elicia was a natural blond, but had gotten touched up at the beauty shop. She sparkeled.

One of my wise cracking musicians said loud enough for everybody to hear, “Well, boys, we may as well go home. With her in the picture, who the h—- will look at us?”

(Personal note: To this day, over 50 years later, I still get letters asking who she was. Like all of us, she’s older but I would love to in-

terview her. The mysterious blond in Vin Bruce’s first album has become a minor legend on the bayou. Please contact me at (985) 4757306 or leroymartin1929@gmail.co m.)

The photo shoot went well but Doc Guidry was on a music festival tour in Africa with the White family, which was long before Ricky Scaggs married one of them.

But we needed to show a fiddle. I volunteered.

Vin had an old fiddle and he showed me how to hold the bow. Fortunately no one asked me to hit a note since I didn’t know how. With C.J. Guidry on drums and Harry Anselmi on steel, the Vin Bruce band at the time, posed in our identical shirts and colonel bow ties and pretended to serenade our “Jole Blon.”

Ebdon Barrios and D.J. Collins, who actually played on the album, were unavailable.

We waited, and when our samples finally arrived I was once again disappointed. The picture was fine but the boat and all the riggings had been painted over and we were portrayed as playing on the porch of a

hand drawn old shack.

Management decision!

We apologized to Mr. Cheramie and moved on.

You can view the old and the new covers in this column and a picture of a bootlegged LP which is an aspect of the record business I will write about next week.

The LP continued to sell and the “Jole Blon” single issued from it was another hit for the song now known as the “Cajun National Anthem”.

It led to many more LP’s, 8-tracts, and later compact discs and many dozens of single 45 rpms. It also allowed the organization of a touring band that extended Vin and I’s musical careers for another twenty-five years, traveling all over the U.S. and foreign countries, meeting with and playing with, top personalities and encounting musical adventures that we two Cajun boys had not even dreamed about, and which I hope to be able to write about.

Bye now!

Comments are welcomed at: leroymartin1929@gmail.com

Jude Lebouef, 19, Houma. Simple burglary of inhabited dwelling.

Austin Tardo, 20, Thibodaux.

Domestic abuse battery.

Jordan Tardo, 24, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Trayon Ward, 32, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Thibodaux Police Department Robert Welter, 52, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Grand Isle Police Department Pablo Ospina, 49, Raceland.

Speeding; suspended drivers license.

Kamie Moffett, 19, Grand Isle.

Reckless operation.

OCTOBER 29, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kevin Bonvillian, 22, Galliano.

Contempt of court.

Anthony Bouffanie, 41, Cut Off. Fugitive.

Patrick Dubois, 36, Houma.

Enter/ remain after being forbidden; theft of goods; resisting an officer.

Brooke Solar, 27, Schriever.

Battery of a police officer; disturbing the peace; resisting an officer.

Keith Arcement, 33, Thibodaux.

2nd degree battery.

Lynes Green, 21, Thibodaux.

2nd Degree battery.

Derrick Hanzy, 21, Houma. 2nd degree battery.

Anthony Johnson, 32, Schriever. Possession of marijuana; taking contraband to/ from penal institutions.

Jada Keller, 29, Houma. Taking contraband to/ from penal institutions; possession of marijuana.

Austin Leger, 23, Thibodaux.

Reckless operating without accident; proper equipment required on vehicles; possession of firearm or carrying of a concealed weapon by convicted of domestic abuse battery; flight from an officer.

Jermaine Miles, 22, Thibodaux.

2nd degree battery.

Thibodaux Police Officer Rihard Boyd, 56, New Iberia.

Domestic abuse battery.

Michael Danos, 45, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Wayne Meads, 36, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (4 cts).

Janice David, 28, Walker. Pos-

session or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession with intent to distribute mdma; possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; possession with intent to distribute klonopin; possession of marijuana; possession with intent to distribute heroin.

Louisiana State Police Heather Guillot, 37, Thibodaux.

Failure to drive on right side of road; DWI (2nd).

Corey Wallace, 47, TX. DWI (1st); headlamps for motor vehicles and motorcycles.

OCTOBER 30, 2016 Thibodaux Police Officer Colby Baye, 27, Thibodaux. Hit and run driving with no personal in-

jury; DWI (2nd); one way roadways and rotary traffic islands.

Kraig Bickham, 28, Lafayette.

Domestic abuse battery.

Kirstin Francis, 26, Gray. Domestic abuse battery.

Billie King, 35, Labadeville. One way roadways; operating a vehicle while intoxicated; public intimidation; resisting an officer with force or violence.

Paul Landry, 21, Slidell. Disturbing the peace.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Christopher Terrio, 19, Houma.

Simple battery.

Member Bladsacker. He then requested that the town purchase 10 tasers for the police department. The request was unanimously approved on a joint motion by the Council.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to waive the Community Center rental fees for the annual Grand Isle Christmas Club Youth Party on Wednesday December 14, 2016 and to approve payment of the candy, fruit and nuts for the Christmas stockings.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to waive the Community rental fees for a Teen Symposium for dependents of our Louisiana National Guardsmen and Airmen. The event will take place on November 1922, 2016.

Motion by Council Member Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and unanimously agreed to approve the request of William Hrapmann to reclaim 27 feet of one of his lots on Verily Lane and to add a boat slip on the canal alongside of the property as well as to build a pier extending to his property line on an adjacent lot.

Motion by Council Member Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Santiny and unanimously agreed to renew the agreement with Check Free Pay for Entergy payments at the town hall.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to approve employee benefits for town employees Cyrus Billiot (Street Crew), Linda Johnson (Police Dispatcher), Marlana Bradberry (Chief of Police Secretary), Monique Armand (Police Dispatcher), Bobbi Hickox (Police Dispatcher) and Colin Dunning (Police Officer).

Council Member Ray Santiny reports/requests: 1. Requested that a rot-

ten tree limb on a right of way to the George Dinsmore be trimmed. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to approve the cutting of a rotten oak tree limb on the right of way to the yard of George Dinsmore to prevent the possible damage to his automobile and a neighboring home. 2.

Reported that the LAMP investment account daily rate for October was .56%.

3. Presented the Council with an estimate of $1,500.00 for repairing the A/C unit at the Community Center. The estimate was approved on a motion by Council Member Barthelemy and seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. requests/reports: 1. Thanked Chris Hernandez for cleaning up the area around the “Welcome to Grand Isle” sign. 2.

Recommended that the town adopt a resolution requesting the resignation of Jefferson Parish President Mike Yenni from office due to the recent allegations.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to request that the town attorney assist the town in preparing a resolution to that effect. 3. Questioned what was going on with the town concerning gas leaks as the Fire Chief was upset that when a recent fire was being worked on the fire department had to turn off the gas themselves.

Council Member Brian Barthelemy requests/reports: 1. Reported that the lights underneath the Multiplex Center were not working properly and that the straps holding the piping is corroding.

Chris Hernandez reported that his crew could do the repairs. 2. Stated that he was looking at ways to cut costs on certain projects and equipment and requested that other Council Members try to do the same in an effort to eliminate unnecessary costs in order to reduce the budget. 3. Asked if the Grand Isle

Surfin’ the is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories and photos that are found circulating the internet. Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces.

Football recruit

The huge college freshman figured he’d try out for the football team. “Can you tackle?” asked the coach.

“Watch this,” said the freshman, who proceeded to run smack into a telephone pole, shattering it to splinters.

“Wow,” said the coach.

“I’m impressed. Can you run?”

“Of course I can run,” said the freshman. He was off like a shot, and, in just over nine seconds, he had run a hundred yard dash.

“Great!” enthused the coach. “But can you pass a football?”

The freshman rolled his eyes, hesitated for a few seconds. “Well, sir,” he said, “if I can swallow it, I can probably pass it.”

Police Department will be patrolling for Halloween. The Chief answered “yes sir”.

Council Member Leoda Bladsacker requests/reports: 1. Questioned if the town owned property on Medical Lane (Old Guidry House) could be used to store our garbage dumpsters, thereby providing a fenced in area. 2. Reported that the volleyball court on Cott Lane needs cleaning.

Mayor’s report: 1. Met with Senator Alario concerning the Trojan Pavilion and talked to Jefferson Parish Officials about funding for the project. He is lobbying the Governor because there are matching funds for this project which makes it easier to secure additional funding from the Governor. 2.Requested that the town authorize him to sign a lease agreement to participate in the Department of Children and Family Services, Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Program to provide space for the housing of functions of the State of Louisiana, or other function and/or tenant as deemed by the State to be necessary due to emergency conditions. His request was authorized with a joint motion from the Council. 3. Mentioned that November 8, 2016 is election day and requested the Council to cancel the regular town meeting. His request was granted on a joint motion by the Council.

Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 p.m.

David J. Camardelle, Mayor

Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Town of Grand Isle

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Wednesday, November 2, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Guilty

From 1-A

Jacquelin’s blood was on sheetrock at the bottom of the stairs, which led Cuccia to speculate that she could have been attacked there.

He also suggested that surveillance videos prosecutors said showed Brown could have shown two separate people.

DISCERNING THE TRUTH Some test results could have matched anyone in the defendant’s paternal lineage, Morvant acknowledged, but only Brown’s blood was found throughout the apartment.

His shirt, which was found at the scene, had his and Jacquelin’s blood on it, and a knife recovered from the scene also contained his and the victims’ DNA. Morvant said it made no sense that surveillance footage would show the defendant and another supposed killer passing each other about the same time.

The sheetrock at the bottom of the apartment’s stairs had a hole in it when investigators arrived. Morvant suggested that, while trying to escape the apartment, Brown tripped on the stairs, fell and hit the sheetrock.

The crime occurred the morning after residents of the Longueville Apartments had barbecued and watched the LSU game.

After a night of drinking, Brown, Bollinger co-worker

Adam Billiot and Carlos Nieves had returned to the apartments.

Brown told detectives he eventually left and then tried to go back to Billiot’s apartment, where he planned to spend the night, but the door was locked. So, he climbed a fence, walked into a field, came across a shed and slept there.

But Morvant pointed out that no video showed Brown leaving at the time he described.

At Brown’s bunkhouse, investigators found Carlos Nieves’ shirt and Brown’s jeans in a garbage bag.

They also found cigarettes but no lighter.

During questioning, detectives noticed a laceration on Brown’s arm, which he told a nurse he’d cut on a piece of tin.

“His arm was cut at some point in that bedroom when he was killing those three people,” Morvant told the jury. “That’s where his arm was cut.”

— Daily Comet Staff Writer Bridget Mire can be reached at 4487639 or bridget.mire@daily comet.com. Follow her on Twitter @bridget_mire.

Project

From 1-A

“This is the largest single coastal and habitat restoration project in CPRA history,” said CPRA Chairman Johnny Bradberry.

“CPRA’s work to restore coastal beaches, dunes, and habitats along barrier

islands, is vital to achieve a productive and resilient working coast, and a robust barricade to attenuate storm surge and flooding.”

Elmer’s Island is open 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.

The public is also reminded to pack out all trash and litter from the refuge. For more details on regulations regarding Elmer’s Island, visit the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website at http://www.wlf. louisiana.gov/refuge/elme rs-island.

Medicaid

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New members were able to enroll beginning June 1, and use their coverage beginning July 1.

Early data shows that these members are already benefitting from coverage.

- Over 24,600 members have received preventative care visits with a provider; - Almost 2,200 women have completed important screening and diagnostic breast imaging such as mammograms, MRI’s and ultrasounds; - Over 1,660 adults have completed colonoscopies; 393 patients had precancerous polyps removed - Treatment has begun for 288 adults newly diagnosed with diabetes; - and 676 patients have been newly diagnosed with hypertension.

“Our goal is to create affordable access to health care for all Louisiana residents,” said Dr. Rebekah Gee, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health. “This data shows that patients are accessing health care services which is the first step to better health.”

Through Healthy Louisiana, hundreds of thousands of people now have coverage that is similar to what other working Louisianans have through their employer-based coverage.

Providing access to preventive screenings and primary care treatment for adults through Healthy Louisiana has been the goal of the expanded Medicaid program. The program has a goal of covering 375,000 adults by next June.

LSU: Medical marijuana available summer 2018, at earliest

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU’s planned medical marijuana growing operation doesn’t expect patients seeking the drug to have access until the summer of 2018, at the earliest.

Bill Richardson, LSU’s vice president for agriculture, led an AgCenter forum Friday to update the public about plans to start growing the medicinal plant. The room was packed, with more than 500 people signed up to attend.

The university isn’t using state funds to produce medical marijuana.

But it estimates that it will take at least $11 million to start up, so the AgCenter is looking for outside investors to contract with LSU. Richardson said he hopes to put out the request for contracting proposals within a month.

The AgCenter could choose one contractor or multiple contractors to help finance the operation and produce the medicinal product. ___

US rig count up 4 this week to 557; North Dakota gains 5

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 4 this week to 557.

A year ago, 775 rigs were active. Depressed energy prices have sharply curtailed oil and gas exploration.

Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 441 rigs sought oil and 114 explored for natural gas this week. Two were listed as miscellaneous.

Among major oil- and gas-producing states, North Dakota gained five rigs, Pennsylvania and Texas each was up two and Wyoming added one.

Colorado declined by three rigs and New Mexico

lost two.

Alaska, Arkansas, California, Kansas, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Utah and West Virginia were unchanged.

The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May at 404. ___

Attorneys in BP settlement will divide $555.2 million

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A judge has ruled a group of attorneys will divide $555.2 million for their work on behalf of people and businesses who suffered economic damages because of BP’s 2010 Gulf oil spill.

U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier (BAHR’-beeaye) of New Orleans issued a 42-page ruling spelling out reasons for the award, the result of work on a 2012 settlement that is expected to account for at least $13 billion of the energy company’s spill-related costs.

Barbier’s Oct. 25 ruling didn’t specify the number of attorneys involved and said the way in which the money will be allocated will be determined later.

He said the award, which was requested by the attorneys, amounts to about 4.3 percent of the settlement. He said that is modest compared to awards in similar cases.

LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Vacancies

Residency Requirements

Ambulance Service District No. 1

Board

1

Qualified voter residing in the boundaries of the district

Commission for Women

3

Lafourche Parish Resident

Drainage District No. 6

1

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

Fifth Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 5

4

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

Fire Protection District No. 8-A

1

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

Fire Protection District No. 8-C

1

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

Fire Protection District No. 9

2

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

Head Start Policy Council

1

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

Heroes Monument Commission

1

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

Heroes Monument Commisssion

2

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

Heroes Monument Commisssion

1

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

Recreation District No. 1

5

Resident domiciled within Recreation No. 1 district

Recreation District No. 11

2

Resident domiciled within Recreation No. 11 district

Recreation District No. 2

1

Resident domiciled within Recreation No. 2 district

Sewerage District No. 1

3

Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 1 district

South Lafourche Beachfront Development District

1

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

South Lafourche Beachfront Development District

1

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

Tourist Commission

1

Lafourche Parish resident of Ward 11

Water District No. 1

1

Resident from the Central region of the parish

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