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Nicholls cutting some programs
Nicholls State University officials have stated they are recommending cutting the university’s athletic training and communicative disorders programs, citing low enrollment and a dwindling regional market. The move could result in several layoffs and more than 70 students being left out. A budget review committee formed by Nicholls President Bruce Murphy and filled with his cabinet, faculty and other staff, asked the administration to review those two programs, as well as several others, before Provost Lynn Gillette and the department heads recommended cuts. Athletic training, which had graduated fewer than 40 students over the last five years, wasn’t worth the $12,000 it would cost for re-accreditation, officials said. And new standards set to go in effect in 2022 require a master’s degree in athletic training, which Nicholls doesn’t offer, to be certified. Gillette said students can still pursue other degrees that serve as pre-athletic training to prepare them for grad school. See Nicholls Page 6-A
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Early voting for Nov. 21 runoff begins Saturday
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Rory Griffin paints the tomb of his grandmother last week in preparation for All Saints’ Day at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. All Saints’ Day is a solemn holy day of the Catholic Church celebrated annually on November 1. The day is dedicated to the saints of the Church, that is, all those who have attained heaven.
Big gumbo offers big reward By Tammy Larson
Who’s it going to be? We have two chances to guess. Beginning at 1 p.m. this coming Saturday under the BP Pavilion of the Larose Civic Center, the crowd will cheer on their favorite eater to gumbo-eating champion status. First up will be the professional competitive eaters versus the possible average Joe’s dark horse from somewhere on the bayou. Competitive eater, Adrian Morgan of Baton Rouge, is favored to win. He is currently ranked number 6 in the world on the competitive eating circuit with Major League Eating. However, he has his work cut out for him as the eaters slurp down bowls of
seafood gumbo with a spoon. Without a doubt, the other pros will be right on his heels. Professional competitors include number 3 ranked eater, Miki Sudo of Las Vegas, the only female yet to be signed up; number 18 ranked eater Crazy Legs Conti, the lumberjack breakfast champion; Nathan Biller, four-time Coney Island hot dog-eating finalist and ranked number 23; and number 30 ranked eater MLE veteran Matthew Raible. The dark horse from the bayou just may be Corey Fanguy, the number 40 ranked eater of Gray, LA. From beginning to end, eaters have eight minutes to down as much gumbo as possible to take
Early voting begins Saturday, Nov. 7 and runs through Nov. 14 for Louisiana’s Nov. 21 general election, with candidates urging supporters to cast their ballots in advance since the statewide and local races are expected to compete for attention on Election Day with college football games and hunting plans. Here’s a look at the ballot and how to vote in advance: Louisiana voters will be asked to choose a new governor to replace Gov. Bobby Jindal, who is term-limited and leaves office in January. In Louisiana’s open primary election on October 24, the two candidates who had the most votes and who will square off in the Nov. 21 runoff are Democratic state Rep. John Bel Edwards and Republican U.S. Sen. David Vitter. In the runoff for lieutenant governor, Republican Billy Nungesser and Democrat Kip Holden will face off. Holden is the mayor of Baton Rouge, while Nungesser is the former president of Plaquemines Parish. The lieutenant governor leads Louisiana’s Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism and serves as the figurehead for the state’s $11 billion tourism industry. In the attorney general’s race, Republican incumbent Attorney General Buddy Caldwell will face a stiff challenge to hang onto his seat from former Congressman Jeff Landry, who See Voting Page 6-A
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In spite of the looming threat of nasty weather last weekend, the Lafourche Central Market in Mathews was able to hold a special Halloween-themed event Saturday. Kids were treated to a petting zoo, face painting, hayrides, costume contest, trick-or-treating, and more goodies.
Pictured is four-year-old Jenna Gautreaux particularly enjoying the petting zoo. Staff photo by Babs
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Charleigh Plaisance gives a big hug to Sparky at the Lafourche Fire District #3’s 15th Annual Open House Sunday. There was a great turn out at the event despite the weather.
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Veterans program to be held Thurs. at VAL
Virtual Academy of Lafourche, South Support Site in Cut Off, is planning a Veteran’s Day Program on Thursday, November 5 at 10 a.m. All veterans are invited to attend.
Anger management course 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, November 5, 12 and 19. 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.
Shrimp boil fundraiser slated for Friday
The Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building will be sponsoring a fund raising shrimp boil on Friday, November 6 at 202 Main St., Lockport.
Pick up will be from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. on Lafourche Street side of building. Cost is $12 per lunch for one pound of shrimp, potatoes, corn and sausage. Orders are being accepted now. Arrangements can be made for delivery for 10 or more orders. To order call 985-532-5106.
CLHS to host alumni basketball game Nov. 7
Central Lafourche High School will host its first annual alumni basketball game at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 7 in the Trojans gym in Mathews. Former CLHS players and coaches from past teams are invited to play, coach or spectate during the game. All players and years they graduated from 1970 to 2015 will be announced. The odd numbered year graduates will play the even numbered year players. The cost for each player is $25. The game, which will consist of two 20-minute halves, will start at 7 p.m. The game will use the 5-on5 rule. There will be a 3point contest at halftime. Before the game, t-shirts will be handed out and there will be a meal served to all participants from 5-6 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for Central Lafourche’s boys basketball team. Admission for fans is $5. For information, call the schools main phone at 985532-3319 or email bjorgeron@mylpsd.com.
Scavenger hunt, poker run slated for Nov. 7
Grand Isle School alumni fundraiser scavenger hunt/poker run will be held on Saturday, November 7 at the Grand Isle Multiplex. The scavenger hunt will be held from 10 a.m. till 12-
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Registration is ongoing for the Friends of Grand Isle annual Gumbo Cook-off and Beer & Wine Tasting event. The cook off, open to the public, will be held on November 7 at 4 p.m. at the Bridge Side Marina pavilion. A $20 donation buys full tasting privileges for gumbo, beer, and wine. There will be premium wines available for $10 more. Judging starts at 4 p.m., followed by the live auction and the awards ceremony. The band will entertain from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration information and rules for teams are available at www.friendsof grandisle.com.
Animal shelter to open Nov. 7 for adoptions
The Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter will be open November 7 from 8 to 11 a.m. for pet adoptions. Call the Animal Shelter, located in Thibodaux, at (985) 446-3532 or e-mail lpas@lafourchegov.org FMI.
Pizza sale fundraiser slated for Nov. 7
On Saturday, November 7, Domino’s Pizza in Cut Off will donate 20% of sales will to Joseph Dardar, Sr. for “A Heart For Joseph� Call Domino’s at 985325-3030 to place an order and mention A Heart for Joseph.
South Lafourche High School Class of 2005 will hold a 10-year reunion on November 7.
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noon with the poker run from 1 to 4 p.m. Plate lunches will be served from 12 to 4 p.m. All participants must meet at the Multiplex at 9:30 to register for scavenger hunt and 12:30 for poker run (all ages welcome). Scavenger hunt and poker run will be done on golf carts/ATV’s, motorbikes with a 4-person max. Cost is $15 per cart or $25 for both events. Plate lunches will be pastalaya w/French bread and a drink for $10, served from 12 to 4 p.m. You do not have to participate in this event to purchase a plate lunch. Prizes for 1st place will be awarded for both events. This is a fundraiser to pay for alumni band. FMI call Dana at 985-397-2269.
For ticket information, time, and location, classmates can email slhsclass of2005@gmail.com.
Veterans luncheon to be held Sun. in Larose
A Veterans luncheon will be held on Sunday, November 8 at the VFW Hall in Larose, starting at 11 a.m. The program is free to veterans and a guest and is sponsored by the Veterans Memorial District Ward 10. Door prizes will be awarded. Participants must be registered veterans. Five handmade quilts will be given away.
Grand Isle early voting slated for Nov. 9
Grand Isle’s early voting date for the November 21 Gubernatorial General Election will be held at the Grand Isle Multiplex, 3101 LA Hwy. 1, on Monday, November 9 from 10 a.m. noon and 1 - 3 p.m.
SLHS Veterans event to take place Nov. 10
South Lafourche High School will host their annual Veterans Day Program at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10 in the school gymnasium. All military Veterans are invited to attend.
Veterans program to be held Nov. 11 at GMMS
Golden Meadow Middle School will hold its 50th Annual Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 11 at 9 a.m. in the school gym. After the program, there will be refreshments and a parade from the school to the American Legion. All veterans and the community are welcomed to attend this special celebration as we honor all who served.
Turkey Trot 5K registration ongoing
New Life Counseling Center will sponsor a Turkey Trot 5K on Saturday, November 14 at 8 a.m. The 5K run begins on Hwy. 1, from Taco Bell to the Cut Off Youth Center. Race day registration begins at 7 a.m. Advance registration preferred. The $25 registration fee includes a t-shirt. Cost for the 1-mile fun run for kids 12 and under at the Cut Off Youth Center is $15 with tshirt. Awards will be given for overall fastest male and female, 14 & under, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over and for the best
turkey costumed runners. Mail registration and check to New Life Counseling Center, Box 1145, Larose, LA 70373 or drop it off to Madonne Dufrene at Larose Cut Off Middle School. Additional forms are available at www.thenewlife center.org.
GM preparing for Christmas parade
The Town of Golden Meadow will host its Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 28 beginning at 3:30 p.m. Participation in the parade will be free and open to the public. 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 to 3 p.m. Pictures will be allowed, but you must bring your own camera. There will also be entertainment for the kids along with treats. Anyone taking part in the parade should be at the park no later than 2:30 p.m. to line up to head to the parade starting point on the north end of town. The parade will travel south and end at the Town Hall where there will be a tree lighting ceremony and refreshments served. To enter the parade a registration form must be completed. Please contact Laci Latiolais at 985-258-7879 or Shannon Leger at 985-6378501.
acters for it’s upcoming production of Charles Dickens’, A Christmas Carol. The magical retelling of the holiday classic will be staged in the classic style of Commedia dell’ Arte. This stylized version of old Italian comedy requires actors and actresses who can juggle, mime, clown, have command of movement and comedy and a great imagination. Rehearsals will be primarily held in New Orleans. Performances with run from November 27 through December 20 at the Bayou Playhouse in Lockport. These are paid roles. If interested, please call Director Perry Martin at (504) 2361796 or email evangelineoaks@gmail.com as soon as possible.
SLHS to sell yearbooks from past years
South Lafourche High School is selling yearbooks from past years. The following yearbooks are still available: 1986, 1997, 1999-2000, 20012004, 2006-2010 and 20112015. Yearbooks can be purchased at the SLHS library. For more information call 632-5721.
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Remembering Jimmie Rodgers In the 1920’s and 1930’s, home entertainment was a hand-cranked phonograph. Records were ten-inch black wax discs with a hole and label in the middle, had songs on both sides and spun at 78 revolutions per minute, (RPMs). It was fragile, broke easily, cost 75 cents and bargain labels with lesser artists cost 35 cents. From 1927 to 1933, the major recording artists in Cajun country, the nation and the world were Al Jolson, Bing Crosby, Ruth Ettings, (portrayed by Doris Day in the movie “Love Me or Leave Me”), Helen Kane, (the boo boo pe doop girl), Helen Morgan, (portrayed by Ann Blyte in the movie “The Helen Morgan Story), and a tubercular former railroad brakeman named Jimmie Rodgers, portrayed by himself in the movie
“The Singing Brakeman”. Jimmie Rodgers? Who Dat? … Just the most popular recording artist of that time, especially with the Cajuns. He was “America’s Blue Yodeler”, the singing star of the Great Depression. After recording “just” 105 songs in 5 years he died of tuberculosis in New York during a recording session on May 26, 1933. He was 35 years old. Tuberculosis is still around, curable today, but in the early 20th century it was a nonreversible death sentence. Physically disabled, Jimmie quit railroading and was trying to make a living for his family by singing in tent shows and vaudeville. On August 4, 1927, he auditioned for Victor (later RCA) records in Bristol, Tennessee. Agent Ralph Peer, seek-
ing rural talent to make phonograph records, signed and recorded both the Carter Family and Jimmie on the same day and struck gold. Jimmie Rodgers became the most popular recording artist especially with the Cajuns from 1927 through 1933, but was mostly completely forgotten by 1939. Why? Maybe because his signature Blues and Yodeling went out of style. But Jolson, Crosby, Ettings and Morgan were never completely forgotten, they were his peers but his records outsold theirs. Maybe it was a period we just wanted to forget. He went on to sell over 15 million records and hundreds of imitators copied his guitar licks, his voice, his yodels, and even his chatter, like “hey hey”, “pick it boys” or “sing them blues, boy.” (Bob Wills copied that just two years later.) Imitators included Gene Autry, Jimmie Davis, Hank Snow, Ernest Tubb and Roy Acuff. They all became stars and urged RCA to re-issue Jimmie’s recordings now gathering dust in their vaults. Hank Snow was especially influentially because with “Moving On” he was now RCA’s bestselling artist since Jimmie Rodgers. Every Cajun home had a hand-cranked phonograph and a trip to the grocery store was not considered fruitful if it did not include the latest Jimmie Rodgers record released four times a year. How do I know all this? In 1945, still in high school, I first discovered his records, became a fan and started a pilgrimage to almost every barn, attic, storeroom and trunk in South Lafourche and bought, begged, borrowed or stole, (borrowed without returning), over 500 of his records, dusty, molded but always carefully stacked. I did not find one place with records of that period where Jimmie Rodgers did
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not have more records than all the others combined. By 1964 I had accumulated 75 of his 105 recorded songs, numerous duplicates and, with other artists of that era, I owned over 3,000 78 RPM records UNTIL … In 1964, Hurricane Hilda flooded us and fused my stacks of records into solid round blocks of wax. Heartbreaking! Knee deep in water I cried and added tears to the flood. I was devastated until I found out a tornado in Larose had killed 22 people, some good friends of mine, and my loss became irrelevant. In 1950, without much expectation nor fanfare, and mostly to appease Hank Snow and Ernest Tubb, RCA quietly issued a Jimmie Rodgers vinyl LP entitled “The Jimmie Rodgers Memorial Album” and an amazing thing hap-
pened. Next week: Jimmie Rodgers makes a postmortem come back and how a singer who died when I was only three years
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Louisiana’s latest tax amnesty period begins Nov. 16
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Delinquent taxpayers have one last shot to pay what they owe with lessened penalties and interest charges. The state revenue department announced Monday that Louisiana’s latest tax amnesty period begins Nov. 16 and runs through Dec. 15. It’s the third year in a row Louisiana is offering amnesty to those who haven’t paid what they owe, and it’s the last amnesty allowed for a decade. State lawmakers authorized the amnesty periods to help drum up money for the state’s budget. The goal of this year’s 30-day amnesty period is to raise $50 million. Those who agree to settle their back-owed tax debts will have to pay the full amount of delinquent taxes, 83 percent of the interest and 67 percent of the penalties due. Six-month installment plans are available. ___
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will be at least one debate before Louisiana’s runoff for governor. News outlets report that Republican U.S. Sen. David Vitter and Democratic state Rep. John Bel Edwards have agreed to a Nov. 16 debate broadcast statewide from Baton Rouge. It’s to be run by WVLA-TV at The Dunham School. The News-Star reports that both campaigns have confirmed the debate. Edwards has also agreed to participate in a Louisiana Public Broadcasting debate Nov. 10 if Vitter confirms. Vitter has said he’s interested in several debates before the election on Nov. 21. He was criticized for participating in only two of seven widely televised debates and forums before the primary. ___
US rig count declines by 12 this week to 775
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Texas lost seven rigs, Oklahoma declined by six, Louisiana lost two and North Dakota, Ohio and West Virginia each lost one. Kansas and New Mexico each gained two rigs and Alaska and Pennsylvania each gained one. Arkansas, California, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming were unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981 and bottomed at 488 in 1999. ___
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — State officials say workers’ compensation insurance rates in Louisiana are likely to drop next year by 2.7 percent. The Department of Insurance and the Louisiana Workforce Commission say the cut was recommended by the National Council on Compensation Insurance. It is expected to take effect May 1 — pending final approval from Department of Insurance officials. Officials attribute the decrease to a competitive market, the implementation of guidelines to improve treatment and to the fact that workplaces are reporting fewer and less severe injuries.
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received the endorsement of the state Republican Party. On the local level, in the Lafourche Parish President’s race, voters will decide between Raceland businessman Jimmy Cantrelle and incumbent Charlotte Randolph. Randolph now has a shot at an unprecedented fourth consecutive term in office. In the races for Lafourche Parish councilmen, District 6 incumbent Lindel Toups will face challenger Corey Perrillioux. In District 8, incumbent Jerry Lafont will face a challenge from Gary Champagne. Newly elected board members will be sworn in for their new four-year terms in January. HOW AND WHERE TO VOTE Voters are reminded that when you go to cast your vote you will be asked to identify yourself with either a photo ID or signature on a voter affidavit.
BP drops effort to retrieve Gulf oil spill business payouts
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Energy giant BP is ending its effort to recoup money it paid in economic damage claims to businesses and individuals under a settlement arising from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. On Friday, the company filed a motion to withdraw an appeal over what it said were overpayments worth hundreds of millions of dollars and involving more than 790 businesses. The appeal was before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. After a 2012 settlement with businesses and individuals was approved, BP argued that the claims administrator had not been correctly matching business’ revenues and expenses, resulting in overpayments. A court eventually ordered a new calculation method but refused to order restitution of payments already made. “Although we have a strong case for restitution, we opted to withdraw our appeal so that all the parties can better focus on winding down the claims program efficiently and expeditiously,” said Geoff You may use a driver’s license, a Louisiana special ID or some other generally recognized picture ID that has your name and signature. The Registrar of Voters Thibodaux office is located in the government building at 307 W. 4th St., (985) 447-3256, while the Galliano office is located in the South Lafourche Library Building, 16241 E. Main, Suite B23, 985-632-5520. Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, but closed on Sunday.
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Communicative disorders will become a degree concentration in the Department of Allied Health Science but will not include clinicals that students say made the program so attractive in the first place. Nicholls won’t incur a huge amount of savings from the two programs. Their combined cost of $412,000 is 0.7 percent of the university’s $56 million budget.
Morrell, a BP spokesman. The company was seeking restitution of some of the money paid out prior to October 2013. Attorneys representing a variety of plaintiffs in the case opposed the move. In April 2010, a well being drilled by BP and its contractors blew out and led to the sinking of the offshore rig Deepwater Horizon, killing 11 workers. The blowout caused more than 130 million gallons of oil to leak into the Gulf. The 2012 settlement
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home the title and a total prize purse worth $5,000. And then, many think, the fun really begins. Once the pros leave the stage, it’s all about the bayou’s bragging rights. The title of Lafourche Parish’s Gumbo Eating Hero goes up for grabs. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office will face off against the District 3 firemen. A team representing each will battle to see just who can eat the most gumbo and claim victory as gastro-extraodinaire. So the question is, are you #teamLEO or #teamFIGHTER? Be sure to wear your t-shirt, make a sign – whatever you can do to let these everyday heroes know you’re pulling for them.
with businesses and individuals claiming losses from the spill is expected to cost BP over $10 billion. Earlier this year, BP reached an $18.7 billion agreement with governments in the five Gulf Coast states affected by the spill. Other costs incurred by the company after the spill include an estimated $14 billion for response and cleanup and $4.5 billion in penalties announced after a settlement of a criminal case with the federal government.
If you know someone interested in giving the challenge a try, visit the WRG website at www.wrgumbo.com or give the coordinators a call at 504-416-6000. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of this record setting event. And don’t forget, while we’re setting the record for the largest pot of gumbo ever made, watch the Fightin’ Tigers of LSU dismantle the Alabama Crimson Tide on the big 30-ft. screen. Also, did we mention the gumbo is free? See y’all next Saturday, 11 a.m.
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Tarpons lose district title in final seconds Central Lafourche playoff hopes stay alive Gazette Staff Sports Reports
The South Lafourche football team finished one play short of the district championship. The Tarpons led Assumption 31-29 with less than a minute to go in Friday night’s showdown, thanks to a beautiful 35yard field goal from senior kicker Brannon Lee – a kick that many thought would be a game-winner. But the Mustangs’ powerful offense stayed poised and didn’t let the late deficit deter them. They drove straight down the field in lightning speed with the game on the line — a last-second drive capped by a long touchdown pass from quarterback DaRon Williams to Austin Isibor from 21 yards out with 7 seconds left in the game. The touchdown silenced the home-standing crowd at Memorial Stadium and catapulted the Mustangs to a 36-31 win – a victory that clinched the district title for Assumption, which is now 8-1 on the season. The Tarpons sit at 5-4 heading into the final game. “It was a great game. Our kids played as hard as they possibly could throughout the game,” South Lafourche coach Dennis Skains said. “You
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just tip your hat to Assumption. Their kids stepped up and made a play. We’ve had adversity all year. We’ve dealt with things all year. It’s a tough one. Our kids are hurting. But I have no doubt that we’ll show up to practice this week hungry to keep pushing. We’ve done that all season.” The homecoming festivities started well for South Lafourche. The Tarpons got the ball first and drove straight down the field for an early 7-0 lead – a drive capped by a 26yard touchdown strike from quarterback Jaydon Cheramie to receiver Shak Dillon. After each team punted, South Lafourche struck again, forcing a fumble to set up a short field and then scoring a touchdown on a short scamper from Cheramie to go ahead 14-0. “We were comfortable with how we prepared,” Skains said. “We knew there was a chance we’d jump out on them.” But the Mustangs battled back, scoring two touchdowns of their own to make the game 14-all midway through the second quarter. Before halftime, Cheramie and Dillon hooked up again for another long score to give the Tarpons a 21-14 halftime lead. The second half was back and forth. The Mustangs made it 21-all when Zyshawn Richards took a quick pitch 60-plus yards for a touchdown late in the third quarter. After a Tarpons punt, South Lafourche struck when senior Nikali Lombas stripped the football from a Mustang and took it 42 yards for a touchdown to go ahead 28-21. But on the next South Lafourche drive, Cheramie had a fumble of his own, which set up Assumption with a short field – a drive capped on a 2-yard run from Richards. After a 2point conversion, Assump-
Chauvin is Gazette contest winner
The 8th week’s winner of the Lafourche Gazette Football contest is Rose Chauvin of 127 Willow D St., Larose. Rose had the only entry with 2 wrong. Winners can pick up their cash prize at the Gazette office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
tion led 29-28 with a few minutes to go. Down by a point, the Tarpons drove down the field and put Lee in position to be the hero. His 35yard try was gorgeous – right in the middle of the uprights to take the 31-29 lead. But the Tarpons defense couldn’t hold up and the Mustangs made the decisive play. “It’s a heartbreaker,” Skains said. “But football is a lot like life. We just need to keep pushing and move on.” ___ th
game 15-10. Terrebonne forced a stop and was in business again, but the Trojans recovered a fumble and ran it into the end zone for a touchdown to make it 2110. But Terrebonne immediately battled back and
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got a touchdown and 2point conversion to make it 21-18 with six minutes left. They then intercepted a pass and took control of the ball at the Trojans 40yard-line. But instead of marching in for the win, the Tro-
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Trojans get 5 win, trump Terrebonne
Central Lafourche had no choice but to win on Friday night. A loss would have ended the team’s hopes of reaching the Class 5A State Playoffs for the first time under coach Keith Menard. But the Trojans got just what the doctor ordered on Friday night – a victory that keeps the team’s season alive and well heading into week 10. It wasn’t easy, but Central Lafourche thrived when it mattered most, using a late defensive stop to seal a 21-18 victory over rival Terrebonne. The victory likely means that Central Lafourche can reach the playoffs if they beat East St. John on Friday night in Reserve. “I told the kids that this was a playoff game for us, because we needed to win it,” Trojans coach Keith Menard said. “I thought we played our tails off. It was sloppy at times, but every bit of credit for that belongs to Terrebonne. We got to make the plays we needed to win at the end, and that’s obviously big for us.” The Trojans started off hot. After a muffed Terrebonne punt, Central Lafourche struck first on a 20-yard pass from Austin Aucoin to Andrew Griffin to take an 8-0 lead. In the second quarter, Terrebonne fought back and got a short field goal from Mauro Ramirez to chip the lead to 8-3. But the Trojans had the last laugh in the first half, using a 15-yard touchdown run from Nelton Allen to go up 15-3 – a lead that stuck until halftime. “The first half was as well as we’ve played all season,” Menard said. But in the second half, Terrebonne fought back and made a game of it. The Tigers opened the half with a 17-play drive for a touchdown capped on a 1-yard touchdown run from Mason Turner to make the
On Friday, October 30, South Lafourche High School celebrated Homecoming festivities by crowning the 2015 Homecoming Court Queen and King. Pictured from left to right are Court members: Brooke Plaisance and Alex Vedros, Rilan Percle and Henri Terrebonne, Victoria Mack and Brannon Lee, Janee Lee and Paxton LeBlanc, Desi Lagarde and Jules Fanguy, Hanna Johnson and Shakerrin Dillon, 2015 SLHS Homecoming Queen Kelsey Zeringue and King Zachary Breaux, Samantha Hebert and Alec Danos, Caroline Guilbeau and Dylan Matthew Callais, Madeline Guidry and Brandon Whitney, Carly Guidry and Zachary Boudreaux, Carley Duet and Kyle Angeron, and Breigh Cheramie and Harvey Allen.
Free Hunter Education Course to be offered The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a free Hunter Education Classroom Course and a Hunter Education Field Day in November for anyone ages 10 or older. The traditional “Classroom Course” is a two-day course covering topics such as hunter responsibility and ethics, how firearms work and firearms safety, survival and first aid skills, firearm handling skills and hunting techniques, wildlife identification, game care, and information related to wildlife conservation and management. The next classroom course will be offered Saturday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 22. The first day will be the classroom portion from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Law Enforcement Complex located at 1300 Lynn Street in Thibodaux. The class will resume on next day from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the LPSO Shooting Range located at 3451 Hwy. 182 in Raceland. Participants must attend both days of the class and pass a written and practical exam to be certified. Class size is limited. Advance registration is required. As an alternative to the two day course, a Home Study Course is available online through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website. Those who complete the home study course
must take their completion voucher to a “Field Day” to complete their hunter education. The next Field Day will be offered on Wednesday, November 18 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the LPSO Shooting Range. Entry to the Field Day will be denied unless the completed forms are presented. There will be a written test required to complete the Field Day. Class size is limited. Advance registration is required. Firearms and ammunition should not be brought
to any of the courses, but snacks are permitted. For more information, or for assistance with online registration, call the LPSO Training Academy at (985) 449-4480 weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or email Lieutenant Nolan Smith at nolansmith@lpso.net. Anyone born after September 1, 1969, who wishes to obtain a hunting license in Louisiana, must successfully complete a hunter education course.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jake Coker couldn’t help but watch the AlabamaLSU games when he was growing up or even while playing for Florida State. He remembers Julio Jones’ fourth-quarter 73yard touchdown catch in the 2009 game and the socalled “Game of the Century” two years later. “I don’t know who didn’t see that,” the seventh-ranked Crimson Tide’s quarterback said Monday. Then he watched last season’s game from the sidelines and experienced the thriving SEC West rivalry for himself. Now, Coker makes his first start Saturday night against the fourth-ranked Tigers in a game that has become almost routinely a matchup of Top 10 teams vying for national and Southeastern Conference championship shots. “It was crazy,” Coker said of last year’s game at LSU. “I’ve never seen a stadium like that. It was wild, that’s for sure. It’s something I won’t forget.” Based on recent history, there’s a better than fair chance the Tide and Tigers could create another memorable game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. It’s the fifth straight regular season meeting to occupy CBS’s lone prime-time television slot
for an SEC game. It’s the seventh time since 2005 that both teams enter the game ranked in the top 10. As usual, it features formidable front lines on both sides of the ball. The game also includes two of the nation’s top tailbacks, LSU’s Leonard Fournette and Alabama’s Derrick Henry going against two of the best run defenses. Alabama has won the last four meetings, including a 20-13 overtime victory last season, the fourth time in a decade the teams couldn’t settle matters in 60 minutes. LSU coach Les Miles said fans ask him “daily or weekly” if the Tigers will beat Alabama this season. “I can tell you that as an LSU fan there is great interest in this game,” Miles said. That’s an understatement from either fan base. Neither team is a stranger to this kind of buildup and pressurized situation. They play each other annually, after all. “The good news is we’ve played these games before and we certainly understand them,” Miles said. “A big game is only so big, right? You’re playing for all the things you wanted to play for at the beginning of the year. You’re playing for the lead in the West. And you’ve put yourself, with your achievements, this team, in position to do so. They should look forward
to it. They should relish it. “It’s why you come to LSU, to be a part of this game.” LSU defensive back Jalen Mills said the game does have a different energy from both the fans and coaches. “I mean, it’s crazy out there,” Mills said. “But you also have to try to control that and figure out and hone in on what you have to do on the field. When you see a guy maybe too amped up, just try to calm him down and tell him to focus a little more.” With all the ingredients of a hard-hitting, highstakes game, that doesn’t mean Miles and coach Nick Saban will call it conservatively. Sometimes it’s the gambles that have made the difference. They’ve each had some successful calls like Alabama’s pivotal fake punt in 2012 and LSU’s fourthdown tight end reverse to DeAngelo Peterson in 2010. They’ve also had failed ones like Miles’ fake field goal in 2012 and Saban’s intercepted receiver pass the year before. “I don’t think being conservative is really going to help you win a game like this,” Saban said. NOTES: The bye week gave both teams a chance to heal injured players. Miles said he expects cornerback Tre’Davious White (knee), defensive tackle Christian LaCouture (foot) and fullback J.D. Moore (knee) to return. Moore has missed the past two games while White and LaCouture missed one game. Saban said safety Eddie Jackson (knee) practiced some last week and was cleared to go for Monday. Safety Ronnie Harrison and right tackle Dominick Jackson, both recovering from ankle injuries, will be evaluated day to day but would practice in individual drills Monday, Saban said. ___ AP College football Website: collegefootball.ap.org AP Sports Writer Brett Martel in Baton Rouge, LA, contributed to this report.
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Saints gaining confidence, even as defense struggles Wednesday, November 4, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
GUERRY SMITH Associated Press
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The streaking New Orleans Saints are not planning on slowing down, even after a defensive performance on Sunday that could have given them pause. Back to .500 at midseason following a 1-4 start, they took more positives than negatives from their record-setting 52-49 victory against the New York Giants. Drew Brees and Eli Manning combined for an NFL-record 13 touchdown passes. “Sometimes games take on a flow to them,” Saints coach Sean Payton said. “I don’t think New York or New Orleans went into that game thinking it would be in the high 40s, low 50s, and yet it began to unfold that way. The key was getting a stop at the end.” Right after Brees’ seventh touchdown pass tied the score at 49 with 36 seconds left, the Saints forced a three-and-out, setting up a wild punt return that led to Kai Forbath’s 50-yard field goal as time ran out. Manning failed to connect with Rueben Randle on a deep pass, dumped the ball to running back Shane Vereen for 5 yards and threw incomplete on third down. “You give up a few plays on that drive, and all of a sudden they (the Giants) are kicking a field goal to win the game,” Payton said. “And you go home with a loss.” Instead, New Orleans (4-4) is back in the playoff hunt with the softest part of the schedule in front of it. The Saints’ three remaining games in November are against Tennessee (1-6) at home and Washington (3-4) and Houston (3-5) on the road. With Brees and the offense finding a new level, they have a real chance to continue their roll. New Orleans started sluggishly after trading its two leading receivers in the offseason — tight end Jimmy Graham and wide receiver Kenny Stills. Against New York, though, Brees appeared totally comfortable with his new group, throwing for a career-best 511 yards. “It was like magic,” said running back C.J. Spiller, a key free agent acquisition who caught the tying touchdown in the final minute. “I’ve seen him have performances like that from afar, but to be in it, you could tell he was locked in and ready to go. He showed you who he is.” Ben Watson, Graham’s replacement as a starter,
caught nine passes for 147 yards. Watson has the same number of receptions for the season (38) as Graham in Seattle, with more touchdowns (3-2) and yards (472-450). Second-year pro Brandin Cooks and newcomer Willie Snead each had two scoring catches. “There’s a time on task that takes place with a guy like Willie Snead or Brandin Cooks,” Payton said. “You’re seeing that production take place, and you’re also seeing it at the tight end position.” The only down note for the offense was a seasonending injury to backup Khiry Robinson, who broke his right tibia in the second quarter and had surgery Sunday night. Payton said Robinson would be put on injured reserve, opening up an opportunity for Murphy, a rookie who has concentrated solely on punt returning, to be the No. 3 back behind Mark Ingram and Spiller. Still, the Saints professed no more concern about their running back depth than in their defense, which is 30th in the NFL in yards allowed after giving up 416 to New York. “It’s a growing process that we’re going through, said rookie linebacker Stephone Anthony, who had a team-high 11 tackles against the Giants. As we continue to jell and continue to play together, we’ll figure this thing out.” Defensive end Cameron Jordan pointed out New Orleans sacked Manning three times after he had been sacked only
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nine times in the Giants’ first six games. The Saints ran their total to 12 sacks in their three-game win streak. A year ago, New Orleans climbed out of an early hole to get to 4-4 and promptly lost three in a row at home on the way to a 7-9 finish. Despite the defensive struggle against Giants, the Saints see no similarities this time. “This is a different team,” Payton said. “We’ve had good focus week to week. We’ll get the corrections made.” ___ AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL
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PFC Trace Hebert of Cut Off recently completed Basic Training on August 28th. His training was at Parris Island, South Carolina. On September 5th, he was promoted to Lance Corporal. Trace is the son of Leo “Tommy” and Stacy Hebert. Approximately 900 recruits graduated on that day.
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House For Sale: 3 br, 1 ba, Reduced to $68,000. Call 985691-1367, leave message. _________________ Mobile Home For Sale: 3 br, 1 ba, 2005, 14x64 Patriot, vinyl siding, shingle roof, central heat/air, all electric, appl., asking $15,900. No rent to own. Call 985-6772975. _________________ House For Sale: 337517-2341 or 337-5172340. Golden Meadow. 3 br, 2 ba, home, 1840 sq ft, on piers, lot 146x120, carport, garage/workshop, municipal sewerage. No owner financing. No rent to own available. _________________ House For Sale: Excel. starter home, new construction, 2 br, 1 ba, excel. location, low down payment. FMI call 985-264-6200 or 985396-3000. _________________ House For Sale: Furn. 3 br, 2 ba, 2900 sq ft, home includes 2 car garage, den, living/dining room with detached barn (workshop, up & downstairs storage, plus part. furn. 1 br, apt.). Seen by appts. only at 161 W. 86th St. Call 985860-8034. _________________ Ranch Style Brick Home For Sale: Beautifully updated, solid built, corner lot 100x182, Hwy. 1 property at 115 W. 56th St., Cut Off. 3 br, 2 ba, original hard wood floors, all new appl. Serious inquiries only. By appt. only. Asking $185,000. _________________
LAND
Rural Property For Sale: 60+/acres for sale. Good hunting, deer, turkey & ducks. Property is between Union & Ouachita
WMA’s. Running creek. 16x80 trailer with 3 br, 2 ba, good cond., with back porch. Property is fenced & cross fenced, 3 gas wells on property. $200,000 firm. Marion, LA. Union Parish. Call Larry Dufrene at 318608-1700. _________________
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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. _________________
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House For Rent: Unfurnished, 3 br, 1 ba, located at 225 McCloud Rd., Lockport. $600/mth plus deposit $1000. Call 985-5322541, ext. 17. _________________
FOR RENT 2ND MONTH FREE 2BR, 1ba. apartments, $650/mo. and $500/dep. Move in before 11/30 and you pay ZERO rent in December! No pets. Cut Off & Galliano areas. 985-258-7510. _________________ 1 Single Br Apt. For Rent: All utilities included, w/d provided, no pets allowed, no smoking. $675/mth, $500/dep. Call 985798-5800. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, in Gheens. FMI call 985-5326755. _________________ 2 Story House For Rent: Brick, in Galliano. 5 br, 3 ba, unfurn., no pets, no smoking inside. $1400/mth, $1400/ dep. Call 985-6967373. _________________
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House For Rent: 2 br, Lockport area, includes w/d, $700/mth, $700/dep. FMI call 985-798-7433. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, private street. Call 985-677-1155. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, unfurnished, Larose area. No pets. $700/mth, $400/dep. Call 985-278-0838. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 14803 E. Main, Cut Off. 3 br, 2 ba, $750/mth, $750/dep. Call 985-637-2327 or 985-209-8126. _________________ Commercial Bldg. For Rent or Lease: Located at 18190 W. Main, Galliano. $600/mth. FMI call 985-665-2834. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, newly remodeled, all appl., lots of storage inside & out plus covered carport. No smoking inside and no pets. 111 W. 80th St. $850/mth, $850/dep. Call 337356-8998. _________________ Sm. Cottage For Rent: single person, non smoker, $500/mth, $300/damage dep., all utilities included in rent, yard maintenance provided. Call 985-8593953 or 985-693-3833. _________________ (2) Apts. For Rent: 2 br, on E. 85th St., Cut Off. FMI call Dustin at 985-258-7638. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Golden Meadow area: 2 br, 1 ba. FMI call Frank at 985-6651220. _________________ Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Cut Off. Good neighborhood. $850/mth, $850/dep. Call 985-691-1367, leave message. _________________
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Houses For Rent: 4 br, 2 ba, $1400/mth; Newly remodeled, discount available. Near SL bridge, no pets. Call 985-632-6188. _________________ Office For Rent: Professional-Immaculatebrick, 1040 sq ft, generator, 526 Main St., Lockport. $2000/mth. Call 985532-3531 or 985-8050234. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Lockport area: 2 br, 2 ba, w/d, $650/mth, $650/dep. Also 2 br, 1 ba, Brick House For Rent in Galliano area, with appl., No pets. $1000/mth, $1000/dep. FMI call 985-798-7433. _________________ House For Rent: Ready to move in. 1 br, 1.5 ba, in quiet Cut Off neighborhood, very spacious, appl. included. $650/mth, $500/dep. FMI call 985-693-6510. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: Ready to move in, remodeled. 3 br, 2 ba, great location in Larose area, appl. included. $1100/mth, $800/dep. FMI call 985-693-6510. _________________ Duplex For Rent in Lockport area: 2 br, 1 ba, water pd., fridge & stove included, plus w/d hook up. $750/mth, $500/dep. Call 985-677-0915. _________________
MERCHANDISE
Derksen Portable Building For Sale: 12x20, painted taupe w/white trim & gray roof. Must be moved from current location of 10482 Hwy. 1, Lockport at new owner’s expense. Added extras include 9’ roll up garage door with lock, walk in door with lock and 3 windows, electrical and lights ran throughout building, separation wall with work area and cabinets/drawers, hanging shelf & linoleum flooring, other side great for storing larger items an also has a hanging shelf. Asking $4000. Call Dana at 985-3972269. _________________
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Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 each or $8 each for 15 or more. Call FMI 985-6937229. _________________ Power Wheelchair For Sale, needs battery. Almost brand new, hardly used. Asking $2000, originally pd. $6400. Call 985-632-6619. _________________
BOATS
Fishing Vessel L & M For Sale: 47x16, steel hull, Bottom price $40,000. FMI call 985691-4008. _________________
MOTORCYCLES
Honda 750 Spirit For Sale: Red flames tank-black body, hard trunk w/saddle bags, stereo, full windshield, butt buddy, 3 power outlets & more. $3000 Firm. Call 985-6967399. _________________ 2011 HD Sportster 48 For Sale: extras, 5600 miles. Asking $7500. Call for pics at 985-291-2374. _________________
GARAGE SALES
Garage Sale: Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Nov. 5, 6 & 7 at 177 W. 136th St., Galliano. 7 am till. Name brand clothes & purses, women/ men/ boys clothes, kids & womens shoes, toys, furn., home décor, chairs, baby clothes, & items. etc., lots more items. Early birds welcomed on Wednesday after 3pm. _________________ Garage Sale: Nov. 6 & 7, Fri. & Sat. across from Frank’s Supermarket in Lockport from 8 am to 2 pm. _________________ 4 Family Garage Sale: Thursday, November 5 at 137 West 107th Street (the street of Whitney Bank) from 8am til. Children and adult clothes, shoes, furniture, housewares, home decor, holiday stuff and much more. _________________
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Huge Garage Sale: Lots of stuff, will put out new items as it sells daily. 229 E. 18th St. on 308 at Sybil’s house. Sat. Nov. 7, 7 am till; Sun., Nov. 8 1 pm till; and Mon., Nov. 9, 7 am till. Cell # 985258-8344. _________________ Garage Sale: 185 E. 74th Place & 169 E. 74th Place, Nov. 5, 7 & 8. Men/women/children clothes, underwear, shoes, boots, slippers, toys, cosmetics, costume, jewelry, fragrances, x-mas decorations, x-mas trees, blankets, comforters, misc. _________________ Garage Sale: Sat. Nov. 7, 150 W. 88th Place, Cut Off. Lots of clothes, knick knacks, toys, kitchen items. No early birds. 7 am to noon. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs. Nov. 5, Hwy. 3235, near Sonic. Lots of name brand & knick knacks. Don’t miss out. Early birds welcome Wed. Also smothered okra $6 quart bag. _________________ Garage Sale: Wed. Nov. 4, Thurs. Nov. 5 & Fri. Nov. 6 at 14058 W. Main St., Cut Off (warehouse behind RC Offshore, which is one on the side of Coastal Commerce Bank). Name brand clothing for men & women, toddler girls & baby girl clothing, shoes, bedding, towels, home décor, wall art, dishes, pots, baby essentials, knick knacks, holiday decorations, TV and much more. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs. Nov. 5 from 8:30 to 2 at 288 E. 88th St., Cut Off. Adult/ children/ baby clothes & shoes, baby things, toys, books, DVD’s, holiday décor. _________________ Yard & Craft Sale, beginning Thurs. Nov. 5 until all gone, with new items, 8 am to 5 pm at 18415 E. Main, Hwy. 308, white house after Harvey Gulf Boat Co, _________________ 3 Fly. Garage Sale: Thurs. Nov. 5 at House #153 on E. 115th St. Lots of knick knacks, toys, clothes baby to x-lg., men/ladies extra amount of size 10-12, new shoes sz. 7. _________________ Trash & Treasure Sale: Antique’s collectables, hats/boxes, dolls, good clean lg. sz. clothing, tart a la bouillie, fudge, pecan pralines, lg. sale too much to list. Fri. Nov. 6, & Sat. Nov. 7 from 8 to 5 at 1290 North Alex Plaisance Blvd., new Hwy 3235, in back of Chez Ya Ya, Golden Meadow. Cancelled if rains till next weekend. _________________
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Big Garage Sale: Thurs. Nov. 5 & Sat. Nov. 7 from 7 am till at 335 Buchannan St. (under Intracoastal bridge on Hwy. 308). _________________ Garage Sale: Sat. Nov. 7 at 806 Romy Dr., Lockport, 8 am to 2 pm. Generator, treadmill, bike, furn., ice chests, vacuum cleaner, bed spreads set, boxes of new items, children/adult clothes _________________ Garage Sale/Moving Sale: Sat. Nov. 7 at 123 W. 98th St., Cut Off. Open from 7 am to 2 pm. Lots of items including toys, kids clothes & adults clothes. Items from 4 families. _________________ 2 Fly. Garage Sale: Wed. Nov. 4 from 1 to 5 & Thurs. Nov. 5 from 7 to 12 at 164 W. 162nd St. Clothes, shoes, designer purses, Lauder perfume, household décor, end table, dishes, bed spreads, new heaters. _________________
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Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is hiring exp. tax preparers for our offices located in Raceland & Galliano for the upcoming season. $12 per hr. and up DOE. Please call 985-532-0829 and leave a detailed message. _________________ Drivers: Great pay! Excel. benefits. Operate vacuum & roll off trucks. CDL-A, 2 yrs. exp. X-end, TWIC required. Call 985-6524885. _________________ Special Ed. Dist. #1 “The Center” located in Cut Off is seeking Caretakers for its Residential Waiver Programs in the South Lafourche Area and Central Lafourche Area. Multiple positions available. Must have valid LA driver’s license & high school diploma or GED. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 29 – Nov. 16, between the hrs. of 8 am to 2 pm. FMI call 985-6325671. _________________ Helicopter Mechanics Needed: Croman Corp is now hiring for S-61 Helicopter Mechanics. Must have A & P License, crew chiefs, seconds, engine mechanics, rotor head mechanics, transmission mechanics & accessories. Field mechanics will be away from home with a rotation schedule. Please send resume to Rsnapp@Croman.net ., EOE. Drug testing required. _________________ Human Resources Generalist: Some exp. preferred but not required. Send resumes to marie@ 365enterprises.com. Apply at 13559 W. Main, Larose. _________________
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www.thelafourchegazette.com Reliable Service Inc., 17958 W. Main, corner of W. 170th St. Apply within. No phone calls please. _________________ 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. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Manager Trainees. Call 985632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985632-7305. _________________ Joe’s Environmental Contractors has immediate openings for Class A CDL drivers with X-Endorsement. Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement benefits included. Come join a growing team! Apply in person at 15344 Highway 3235 Cut Off, LA 70345 or call 985-258-8785. _________________ SBL Construction, LLC seeking a CDL Driver, reliable, good work ethic, provide own transportation. FMI call 985-6651220. _________________ A local company is hiring a Payroll Clerk. Must have 2 yrs. exp. Competitive wage coupled with an excel. benefit package. Send resume to: payrollclerk105@gma il.com _________________ Maintenance Person Needed at Best Western Isabelle Court. Candidate must have trans., exp. is a plus. Please apply in person at 17026 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. No phone calls please. Positive attitude is necessary. _________________
Route Manager Needed: No exp. necessary. Excel. pay, health, dental & supplement ins., vacation & holiday pay, Sundays off and more. Apply at 14492 W. Main, Cut Off. Resumes to careers@rtostores.ne t. Frequent delivery and/or pickup of furn/appl. Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Clean driving record. Must pass criminal background check. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Personnel Van Driver Wanted: Must have 1-yr. veritable exp. driving passengers. If you don’t have the exp. that can be verified please do not apply. Must have a clean driving record. Must have or be able to obtain a Class C CDL. Must have TWIC card. Must be able of pass drug screen this is an on cal driving job that requires you to pick up and drop off passengers from oilfield boat docks, heliports, & airports across gulf coat. Good pay & benefits for right person. Call John at 337-5346896. ________________ United Community Bank is looking for an exp. Retail Representative at our main office (Raceland). Full time position w/excel. benefits. Email resume w/cover letter to hr@ucnbanking.com. _________________ Lafourche Parish Fire Dist. #3 is accepting applications for the following career positions: Fire Department Mechanic. LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA plan, health, vision & dental ins., pd. vacation & pd. holiday. Must possess a valid driver’s license & high school diploma or GED. Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 W. Main, Cut Off. Need more info contact Cody Collins at 985-6328068. _________________
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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. _________________ Quality Roofing By Kernny Comardelle Metal roofing, small jobs & repairs. Call 985-696-7912, leave message. _________________ Private Voice Lessons: Certified & exp. vocal music teacher, now accepting students. Call June at 985-258-5428. _________________
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We do it all! Custom bathroom and kitchens, tile work, flooring, electrical, sheetrock, painting and and all renovations and additions 985-691-8126 or 985-696-5560 _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________
Curry’s Painting Service New construction, remodels, interior-exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing, new & repair. Exp. Call 985-258-0465 or 985-258-6414. _________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, Inc. Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail.com _________________ 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. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________
Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________ Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Kenneth Lamar Gabriel please contact Michelle A. LeBlanc, Attorney at Law, of the law firm Block and Bouterie, 408 West Third Street, Thibodaux. (985-447-6767). _________________ Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Tekieta Cierra Thomas please con-
tact Michelle A. LeBlanc, Attorney at Law, of the law firm of Block and Bouterie, 408 West Third Street, Thibodaux. (985-4476747). _________________ POSTED: No trespassing, hunting, trapping, fishing or discharging of weapons on properties located at E. 139th St. thru E. 140th St. in Galliano through the 40 acre canal in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________
In Memory Of MARY ANN HELMER
Happy 67th Birthday In Heaven BARBARA G. ORGERON
MEMORIALS
Born: Feb. 13, 1941 Died: Oct. 31, 2014 In Our Hearts We thought of you with love today, but that’s nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and days before that too. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. Now all we have is memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, which we’ll never part. God has you in His keeping. We have you in our heart! Greatly Missed, Ronald, R.J., Melissa, Melinda, Marylynn, Ryan,13 Grandkids & 5 Greatkids ________________
It has been a short time since you have left us, but it seems like forever. We miss you everyday and until we meet again. Missed By, Husband, Family & Friends ________________
In Loving Memory of a Friend May the winds of Heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear how much we love and miss you and wish that you were here.
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OBITUARIES
ROBERT COX, SR. Big Bob, Capt. Bob, Bobby, Bob, Dad, and Paw Paw are just a few of the names by which his family and friends affectionately called him. On Friday, October 23, 2015, the world lost a passionate man of the sea, a jack of all trades, a father, grandfather, brother, captain, and best friend. Born in Quantico, VA, Bobby has since lived most of his life near the water in Hawaii, Grand Isle and New Orleans, Wilmington, NC, and Cocoa Beach, FL. A fully licensed boat captain by the age of 18, he piloted charter fishing boats, crew boats, and tug boats. He was never happier than when he was on or near the sea with his family, surfing, fishing, and navigating. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Katsuko Cox. He is survived by his children, Robert Cox Jr., Jacob Cox, and Jade Cox; his grandchildren, Myla Cox and Jacob Cox Jr.; sister, Mika Cox, and his nieces Lacey Culpepper and Misty Cox. Services to celebrate his life will take place at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., on Sunday, November 1, from 11-2 with a more informal gathering to follow. The family requests that those who attend services dress casually and are invited to celebrate the life of Capt. Bob by sharing their memories. ______________________
DOUGLAS DAIGLE, JR. Douglas J. Daigle Jr., 62, a native of Morgan City and resident of Cut Off passed away October 29, 2015. Visitation was held on Monday November 2nd, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off from 10:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral mass began at 12 noon with burial following in the church cemetery. Mr. Douglas is survived by his wife of 44 years Kathleen H. Daigle; sons, Douglas J. Daigle III wife Pamela, Dirk Daigle companion Hannah, and Kirk Daigle; grandchildren, Camryn and Chelsea Daigle and Layne Pere; parents, Douglas J. Daigle Sr. and Deanna L. Daigle; brothers, Randy Daigle wife Sandra, Mark Daigle companion Dana, Mike Daigle wife Angela, Dale Daigle wife Gayle, and Ronnie Daigle wife Susan, and sisters, Angela Percle husband Jimmy and Cindy Plaisance husband Dudley. Mr. Daigle was a loving father, grandfather, and provider that believed in hard work, enjoyed fishing, going to the camps he built, took pride in doing everything himself and was the owner of Southern Glass of Lafourche. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Cut Off Youth Center or the Larose Civic Center. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ______________________
MABEL CHOUEST Mabel E. Chouest, 81, a native of Choctaw and resident of Cut Off passed away November 2, 2015. Visitation will take place on Wed. Nov 4th at Christian Fellowship Church from 9:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with burial following in Holy Rosary Cemetery. Mrs. Mabel is survived by her children Ulyess Boudreaux wife Marcy, Cynthia B. Helmer husband Kenneth T. Helmer Jr, and Joey Boudreaux wife Anne, 10 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Mrs. Chouest was preceded in death by her husband of 5 years, Evans J. Chouest; unnamed infant child; infant children Debrah Boudreaux, Joseph Boudreaux Jr.; brothers, Claude, Horace, Cleaor, and Sam Delatte, and sisters, Corina Dubois and Enola Griffin. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed going to church before her illness. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ______________________
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NOTICES
POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by
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CURTIS BOUDREAUX, JR. Curtis P. Boudreaux, Jr., passed away on October 27, 2015 in San Antonio, TX. Curtis was born and raised in Houma and moved to Converse, TX in 2003, where he made his home with his family. Curtis is survived by loving wife, Sheila Boudreaux; children and their spouses, Katherine and Dean Bergeron, Michelle and Scott McDonald, Chad and Yvonne Boudreaux, Angela and T-Cal Loupe; 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters and brothers, Carol Boudreaux, Timmy Boudreaux, Cindy Prosperie, Sharon Maddox, Mark Maddox and Joey Maddox. He was preceded in death by Curtis P. Boudreaux, Sr., Sadie A. Hello and brother Byron J. Boudreaux. Curtis has found a place beside our Lord Jesus in heaven and all of his tears will be wiped away. He will be greatly missed every day and remain in our hearts forever until we are united with him in our Lord’s Kingdom. ______________________
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.
Einstein’s speech
When Albert Einstein was making the rounds of the speaker’s circuit, he usually found himself eagerly longing to get back to his laboratory work. One night as they were driving to yet another rubberchicken dinner, Einstein mentioned to his chauffeur, (a man who somewhat resembled Einstein in looks and manner), that he was tired of speech making. “I have an idea, boss,” his chauffeur said. “I’ve heard you give this speech so many times. I’ll bet I could give it for you.” Einstein laughed loudly and said, “Why not? Let’s do it!”
When they arrived at the dinner, Einstein donned the chauffeur’s cap and jacket and sat in the back of the room. The chauffeur gave a beautiful rendition of Einstein’s speech and even answered a few questions expertly. Then a supremely pompous professor asked an extremely esoteric question about anti-matter formation, digressing here and there to let everyone in the audience know that he was nobody’s fool. Without missing a beat, the chauffeur fixed the professor with a steely stare and said, “Sir, the answer to that question is so simple that I will let my chauffeur, who is sitting in the back, answer it for me.”
Bid notice
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Wednesday, November 4, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Richard Osborne stated that we received this on Friday and the board needs to adopt a resolution to approve the FAA Grant Award which needs to be signed and returned by today or the funding is lost. The project is a comprehensive planning document that identifies the recommended drainage for water retention and best practices to satisfy the airport’s long range development while remaining compliant with regulatory requirements. He stated that the total project amount is $123,380 with FAA grant participation of $111,042 and DOTD participation of $12,338. Upon motion by Griffin and second by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously accepted the FAA Grant Award for the Master Storm Water Management Plan and authorized Executive Director Chett Chiasson to execute any and all documents related to this grant agreement. Upon motion by Griffin and second by Gaudet, the board adjourned the special meeting at 1:03 PM. Harris “Chuckie” Cheramie, Jr., Secretary ATTEST: Perry Gisclair, President
PUBLIC NOTICE Lady of the Sea General Hospital will be accepting sealed bids until 2:00 P.M. on Monday, November 30, 2015 for Landscape and Lawn Maintenance. Bid Forms and Specifications may be obtained by contacting Stacy Martin, Director of Materials Management, Lady of the Sea General Hospital, 200 West 134th Place, Cut Off, Louisiana 70345. Telephone (985) 325-9500 or email stacym@losgh.org. The Hospital reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in any bid. Bids will be opened at 2:05 P.M., on November 30, 2015 in the First Floor Conference Room. Stacy Martin Director of Materials Management 11/4/15 11/11/15 11/18/15
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Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 12 noon at the Grand Isle Multiplex Building, 3101 Louisiana Hwy. 1, Grand Isle, the Board of Commissioners of the Grand Isle Port Commission, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Grand Isle Port Commission to authorize the renewal of an ad valorem tax. 11/4/15
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION September 23, 2015
The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in special session on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 10:30 AM at the Operations Center 108 A.O. Rappelet Road, Port Fourchon, LA. President Gisclair called the meeting to order and Secretary Cheramie called roll. ATTENDED: Chuckie Cheramie, Perry Gisclair, Kris Gaudet, Larry Griffin, John Melancon Jr., Jimmy Guidry, and Ervin Bruce ABSENT: Wilbert Collins and Donald Vizier President Gisclair opened the floor for nominations to fill vacancy in Seat D. Gaudet nominated Roy Kiffe, Griffin nominated Jimmy Lafont, Guidry nominated Roland Guidry, and Gisclair nominated Ted Savoie. The nominations were closed. The roll call ballot election followed: Cheramie voted J. Lafont, Gaudet voted R. Kiffe, Griffin voted J. Lafont, Melancon voted R. Kiffe, Guidry voted R. Guidry, Bruce voted T. Savoie, and Gisclair voted T. Savoie. President Gisclair requested that Bryce Autin explain the nomination process and rules. Autin stated that there is no guidance under our bylaws or state law on how to handle nominations. Our bylaws refer to Robert’s Rules of Order, which state you can open and close nominations without a motion and you do not need a second to nominate someone. The election portion states in our bylaws that it will be handled by a roll call ballot and you need a majority of the full board. We will need 5 votes for one candidate to appoint. Under Robert’s Rules, you can vote over and over until you get a majority or you can stop at some point return to the agenda and come back to the election at a later date. Under state law, this vacancy is required to be filled within 20 days therefore our deadline is October 5th. If we do not appoint someone by then, the Governor will appoint someone to fill the vacancy. In the event that we do not appoint someone today, we still need to issue the proclamation to set the election dates. Gisclair stated that he would not like to see the Governor appoint someone. Autin also stated that the President is not required to vote only required when there is a tie, but once he votes he cannot change his vote. Gisclair voted for T. Savoie. Cheramie then continued with the second roll call ballot election as follows: Cheramie voted J. Lafont, Gaudet voted T. Savoie, Griffin voted J. Lafont, Melancon voted T. Savoie, Guidry voted T. Savoie, Bruce voted T. Savoie, and Gisclair voted T. Savoie. With 5 votes, Mr. Savoie is now the newly appointed board member to fill Seat D. Autin then swore in Ted Savoie. Upon motion by Griffin, and second by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously adopted the proclamation by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (“GLPC”), pursuant to La. R.S. 18:602, that Ted Savoie is hereby appointed to the Board of Commissioners of the GLPC, Seat D, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Donald J. Vizier, said appointee possessing all legal qualifications for said office; be it further resolved and proclaimed, pursuant to La.R.S. 18:402(E), 18:467, and 18:468,
Public notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO LEASE PROPERTY
The Greater Lafourche Port Commission is accepting proposals for a one year hunting lease of property immediately south of the South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr. Airport. The site is roughly 266.8 acres. Hunting on the site shall be limited to the use of shotguns and bow and arrows. The minimum proposed rental shall be $5,000.00, equivalent to $18.74 per acre. The lessor shall be required to carry general liability insurance with a $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. A plat of the site can be examined online at www.portfourchon.com under Properties Available. Proposals should include the name, address, phone number, and email address of the bidder and the total annual rental proposed. Proposals shall be hand-delivered to the Commission’s Administration office at 16829 East Main Street, Galliano, LA or mailed in a sealed envelope marked “Proposal for Hunting Lease” to P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354. Proposals are due by Friday, November 20, 2015 at 2:00PM at which time proposals will be opened and read aloud at the Administrative Office. The Commission reserves the right to accept, reject, or negotiate individual proposals, and to consider all factors allowed by law. Chett Chiasson, Executive Director Greater Lafourche Port Commission 10/21/15 10/28/15 11/4/15
Legal advertisement OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION September 14, 2015
The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in special session on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Administration Building 16829 East Main Street, Galliano, LA. President Gisclair called the meeting to order and Treasurer Melancon called roll. ATTENDED: Perry Gisclair, Kris Gaudet, Wilbert Collins, Larry Griffin, John Melancon Jr., Jimmy Guidry, and Ervin Bruce ABSENT: Chuckie Cheramie and Donald Vizier President Gisclair presented for the board to consider approving the FAA Grant Award for the Master Storm Water Management Plan. Airport Manager
LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Ambulance Service District 1
1
Resident and qualified voter of Ward 10
Children and Youth Planning Board
1
Representative of a Lafourche Parish nonprofit organization providing services to children and youth
Children and Youth Planning Board
1
A representative of a Lafourche Parish faith-based community
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. 1
1
Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 1 district
Fire Protection District No. 4
1
Resident residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 4 district
Fire Protection District No. 6
1
Resident residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 6 district
Fire Protection District No. 9
1
Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection District No. 9
Heroes Monument Commission
1
Commission Police Officer employed for a minimum of 5 years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10
Heroes Monument Commission
2
Shall have served as a fireman for a minimum of five years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10
Juvenile Justice Commission
1
Qualified voter residing in the North Lafourche region of the Parish
Lafourche Parish Youth Council
5
High School Student between the ages of 15-18 residing in one of the following Council District's listed: 1, 5, 6, 8 & 9
Planning Commission
1
Qualified voter residing in the Northern unincorporated area of Parish
Recreation District No. 4
2
Resident and qualified voter of Ward 1, 2 or 5
Recreation District No. 11
1
Qualified voter and resident of the area served by Recreation No. 11 district
Sewerage District No. 1
2
Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 1 district
The deadline for these positions will be Tuesday, November 10, 2015 @ 1:00 PM 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.
that a Special Election will be held for Board of Commissioners of the GLPC, Seat D, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Donald J. Vizier, according to the following dates: Qualifying period for candidates will be December 2, 2015 to December 4, 2015; Special Primary Election on March 5, 2016; and Special General Election if necessary will be April 9, 2016. President Gisclair sincerely thanked everyone who put their name in for this nomination. We had 11 people interested, which shows the significance of our Port and Airport in this community. Donald Vizier complimented the board for choosing a good man to take his place and congratulated Mr. Savoie. Griffin also thanked all who applied and congratulated Mr. Savoie. Upon motion by Cheramie and second by Griffin, the board adjourned the special meeting at 10:48 AM. Harris “Chuckie” Cheramie, Jr., Secretary ATTEST: Perry Gisclair, President
Legal advertisement GRANT ISLE PORT COMMISSION Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Meeting opened at noon by President Bob Sevin at the Grand Isle Multiplex Building located on Louisiana Highway 1. Commissioners present were Bob Sevin, Ambrose Besson, Perry Chighizola, and Juanita B. Cheramie. Commissioner Terrill Pizani was absent. A motion was made by Commissioner Chighizola, seconded by Commissioner Besson and unanimously agreed to approve the meeting of September 9, 2015 as read. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Chighizola and unanimously agreed to introduce the following resolution: Resolution A resolution amending the operating budget ending June 30, 2016. Now, therefore be it resolved by the commissioners of the port commission that: REVENUE: $1,018,050.00 EXPENDTURE: $968,661.00 This resolution is considered adopted this 21st of October, 2015. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Chighizola and unanimously agreed to accept the financial report and pay port operating invoices. President Sevin read the following statement: Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 12:00 noon at the Grand Isle Multiplex Building, 3101 Louisiana Highway 1, Grand Isle, Louisiana, the Board of Commissioners of the Grand Isle Port Commission, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Grand Isle Port Commission to authorize the renewal of an ad valorem tax. President Sevin stated that he is continuing to work with FEMA on the repairs and will have a conference call in November. The work at the Commercial Dock is almost complete. Volute will be get back with the port on the price to complete 30 ft. on the west slip. Commissioner Chighizola wants more camera quotes for the Commercial Dock. Commissioner Cheramie stated that she has accepted bids to cut the grass at the Commercial Dock. Mike Thompson bid $350 per cut and $25 to use weed killer as needed and T and M bid $350 per cut. T and M gave certain times that the grass will be cut and provided proof of insurance. More information will be gathered before we will award grass cutting out. A motion was made by Commissioner Chighizola, seconded by Commissioner Besson and unanimously agreed to approve to have Mr. Raleigh Lasseigne to clean up the debris in the canals not to exceed $500.00 and to mark anything that is too large for him to remove. Commissioner Chighizola stated that no engineering firm should submit any project on behalf of the port until the commissioners get time to review and approve of the project. President Sevin stated that PEEC is applying for Capital Outlay for dredging the bar channel and Shaw Coastal will apply for bulk heading and road work on the Ludwig Property. Commissioner Cheramie questioned the mobile homes on the Commercial Dock Property. One mobile home is located behind the Dry Shrimp Shed belongs to Mr. Collins and is on his property that he leases. The other mobile home belongs to Mr. John Bowman. It was mentioned that his lease has expired. A motion was made by Commissioner Cheramie, seconded by Commissioner Chighizola and unanimously agreed to request Mr. John Bowman vacate the port property by the 31st day of October, 2015. President Sevin stated that the Commissioner Besson can clean up the area behind the mobile home that is being removed. The new port website is ready to launch and the trifold is being handed out. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Cheramie and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 1:33 p.m. Ambrose Besson, Secretary/Treasurer Grand Isle Port Commission Bob Sevin, President Grand Isle Port Commission
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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 29, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Kevin Jackson, 47, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts). Kion Rontrel Caldwell, 26, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Toy Rene Woods, Jr., 23, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Jasmine Manuel, 31, Houma. Contempt of court. Quenton Breaux, 18, Narco. Possession of marijuana 1st offense. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Talbot Serigny, 54, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Raymond Cormier, 49, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Jenna Adams, 22, Houma. Simple battery, contempt of court, reckless operation without accident. Anthony Lee Guidroz, 52, Larose. Domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment. OCTOBER 30, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Paul Champagne, Jr., 27, Texas. Contempt of court (2 cts). Kenneth Gardner, 39, MS. Contempt of court. Karla Caraway, 33, Raceland. Contempt of court, poss. of meth. Melissa Domangue, 41, Duson, LA. Contempt of court, violation of probation. Gene Vanmatre, 48, Raceland. Contempt of court. Dallas Gisclair, 41, Galliano. Contempt of court (2 cts). Penny Freeman Crosby, 37, Galliano. Contempt of court. Tony Ross, 51, Raceland. Contempt of court (7 cts). Mark Folse, 41, Houma. Contempt of court, theft, illegal poss. of stolen things. Kriss Uggen, 19, Thibodaux. Off road vehicle, permits for use, flight from an officer, headlights required, registration certificates. Deidre Thomas, 43, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police David Willyard, 40, Lockport. DWI 2nd offense, license plate light required. Russell Duet, 49, Raceland. Driving on roadway laned for traffic. Thibodaux Police Department Nathalie Aupied, 32, Thibodaux. Possession of marijuana 1st offense, illegal carrying of weapon in presence of cds, poss. of adderall, pwitd meth, poss. of xanax, poss. or dist. of drug para. Charles Sagona, 37, Thibodaux. Violation of protective order. April Beasley, 24, Thibodaux. Possession of marijuana 1st offense, illegal carrying of weapon in presence cds, poss. of adderall, pwitd meth, turning movements and required signals, poss. of xanax, poss. or dist. of drug para. Elvyn Oyeula Maradiaga, 36, Gretna. Reckless operation without accident, contempt of court (5 cts). Tommy Danos, 49, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery by strangulation. Michael Naquin, 21, Thibodaux. Drinking in public/open container, resisting an officer. Tate Thibodaux, 20, Thibodaux. 2nd degree battery. Terry Williams, 47, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation.
OCTOBER 31, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Willniel Royal, 24, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). James Shelvy, 25, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Diontrey Antoine, 22, Gray. Illegal poss. of stolen things, resisting an officer. Daytwon Harvey, 18, Thibodaux. No license plate, poss. of crack cocaine, illegal carrying of weapon in presence of cds, violation of uniform, controlled dan-
Traffic stop yields arrest
At around 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, deputies travMax eling along LA Hwy. 1 in Matherne Raceland conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. During the stop, deputies questioned both the driver and passenger about whether there was anything illegal in the vehicle. The passenger, later identified as Max Matherne, 28, of Raceland, produced a bag containing approximately 3.4 grams of suspected marijuana. Deputies also located a bag containing approximately 10 suspected MDMA pills and a handgun in Matherne’s possession. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux. Upon arrival to the jail, Matherne pushed a deputy and attempted to flee on foot, but was subsequently apprehended moments later. He was booked on charges of simple escape, battery of a police officer, possession of marijuana (3rd offense), possession of MDMA, illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of a firearm/carrying of a concealed weapon by a convicted felon. He is being held in lieu of $75,000 bond. The driver of the vehicle initially involved in the traffic stop was issued a warning for a traffic violation.
gerous substances, use of multiple beam road, lighting equip. Max Matherne, 28, Raceland. Simple escape, poss. of marijuana 3rd offense, poss. of mdma, battery of a police officer, illegal carrying of weapon in presence of cds, poss. of firearm/carry concealed weapon by convicted felon. Thibodaux Police Department Bernard Pharagood, 28, Thibodaux. Felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile.
Lafourche, Terrebonne detectives investigating similar daytime burglaries
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Jerry Larpenter are asking for the public’s help to solve daytime burglaries, which occurred in September and were similar in nature. The first burglary occurred on September 17 on Holley Street in Bayou Blue, and the other occurred on September 23 on Jeff Drive in Bourg. The two burglaries had many similarities including, but not limited to, the fact that both occurred during daytime hours, and electronic devices were stolen. The suspect vehicle in both burglaries appears to be a tan-colored Chevrolet Tahoe sport-utility vehicle, model year 2000-2005. Anyone with any information about these burglaries is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433 or by texting “GIVEATIP” plus your message to 274637. Tips can also be submitted using the TipSubmit Mobile application or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tipsters will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information given leads to an arrest.
Northwestern grinds down Nicholls in 37-21 win THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — De’Mard Llorens ran for 166 yards and tied a school single-game record with four rushing touchdowns, and Northwestern State beat Nicholls State 37-21 on Saturday. Llorens sits atop Northwestern State’s list with Mario Cage (1974), Sidney Thornton (1976) and Joe Delaney (1978). Northwestern State (26, 2-4 Southland) ran for 348 yards and threw for 80. Stephen Rivers and Joel Blumenthal combined to go 6-for-8 passing, with Rivers throwing one touchdown and one interception. Nicholls State (1-7, 15) took an early lead when Tuskani Figaro connected with Michael Henry for a 19-yard TD at the end of a 7-play, 60-yard drive. Llorens tied it 3 minutes later with a 1-yard run and added a 24-yard TD run 3 minutes after that to put the Demons ahead for
good. Henry had 23 carries for 154 yards and a touchdown for Nichols State. Fi-
garo was 15-for-28 passing for 176 yards and had a touchdown and an interception.
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