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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Jury selection begins in double murder trial

Jury sel e c t i o n began Tuesday in the murder trial of Traveyon Blackledge, Traveyon 21, accused Blackledge of seconddegree murder in the shootings of Nikki Landry, 41, and Harry Lefort, 54. The victims’ bodies were found Sept. 22, 2013, in Landry’s Larose apartment. Investigators believe Toronzo Thompkins ordered Blackledge, who is his son, and Jerrard Major, 38, to kill Landry, a police informant who was set to testify against him in his cocaine distribution trial. Thompkins, who was convicted of that charge, is serving a life sentence. He and Major will be tried separately and at a later date for their involvement in the crime. The penalty for second-degree murder is life in prison without the possibility of probation, parole or suspension of sentence.

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World jittery about Trump’s ‘America first’ inaugural speech President Donald Trump’s inaugural speech promised “America first” policy led by a forceful executive, in contrast to the coalition building and international conferences which have been featured strongly in past administrations. President The billionaire Donald Trump businessman and reality television star — the first president who had never held political office or high military rank — promised to stir a “new national pride” and protect America from the “ravages” of countries he says have stolen U.S. jobs. “This American carnage stops right here,” Trump declared. In a warning to the world, he said, “From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land. From this moment on, it’s going to be America first.”

By The Associated Press

A look at some reactions from around the world: AFGHANS DISAPPOINTED BUT HOPEFUL Like many in the Afghan capital of Kabul, restaurant owner Mohammad Nahim watched the presidential inauguration ceremonies but was disappointed to not hear any mention of Afghanistan. “Trump did not mention a word about Afghanistan in his speech and the salaries of the Afghan army and police are paid by the U.S.,” he said. He added that if the U.S. stops helping Afghanistan, “our country will again become a sanctuary to terrorists. I hope Trump will not forget Afghanistan.” Mohammed Kasim Zazi, a shopkeeper whose home is in eastern Afghanistan’s Khost province, where the feared Haqqani network is prominent, said he expected Trump to stay focused on Afghanistan. “Trump said he will finish the terrorists in the world and that has to mean that Afghanistan will remain in the sights of the

U.S.” said Zazi. Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah said he was encouraged by Trump’s speech to soldiers in Bagram. “There he announced his support to the troops and the continuation of support for their troops here and strengthening their troops, which is a good and elegant step and I am sure that our cooperation in other areas will continue as well.” SPEECH RESONATES IN MEXICO Perhaps no country was watching the speech more closely than Mexico. Trump has made disparaging remarks about immigrants who come to the United States illegally and sought to pressure companies not to set up shop in Mexico by threatening a border tariff on goods manufactured there and exported to the United States. So Trump’s talk of “protect(ing) our borders,” ‘’America first” and “buy American and hire American” had particular resonance in America’s southern neighbor. See Trump Page 8-A

MEETINGS MONDAY, JAN. 30

LOCKPORT AMERICAN LEGION POST 83 7:00 p.m. 921 Veterans St - Lockport

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1

LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. 805 E. 7th St. - Thibodaux

THURSDAY, FEB. 2 BAYOU FELLOWSHIP 7:00 p.m. E. 93rd St. - Galliano

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Arrests.............................8-A

Bid Notices......................8-A Calendar of Events.........2-A Classifieds.......................6-A

Lottery.............................2-A

Memorials........................6-A News in Brief...................3-A

Obituaries.......................6-A

Surfin’ the Net.................2-A Wedding..........................3-A

DOTD to hold swap meets for GeauxPass customers

Older toll tags must be replaced by Spring 2017

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LAF. FIRE DISTRICT. #9 6:30 p.m. Gheens Community Ctr. 1428 Hwy. 654 - Gheens

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Grand isle Police Department Lt. Ralph Creel is pictured standing next to one of five new police interceptor vehicles. The new vehicles are equipped with all-wheel drive, which allows officers to better navigate through sand. Lt. Creel is also holding a new X-2 taser that the Grand Isle Police Department recently received. Lt. Creel also stated that the department will soon be receiving new laptop computers.

Families spend millions on calls from state inmates By JONATHAN BULLINGTON and RICHARD A. WEBSTER The Times-Picayune

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Richardson children tell their father about their lives 15 minutes at a time. They’ve shared stories of college visits and job offers and dance recitals: everything Robert Richardson has missed in his two decades behind bars. But how much they talk depends on how many 15-minute intervals the family can afford. Sitting in her New Orleans office, Sibil Richardson pulls up her phone bill from Securus Technologies, the Dallas-based company contracted to provide telephone service to the Louisiana Department of Corrections. She’s billed $2.31 for every 15 minutes her family spends on the phone with her husband, who is serving a 60year sentence at Louisiana State Penitentiary for bank robbery. To keep Robert Richardson in the lives of the couple’s six kids, she pays anywhere from $260 to

$450 a month. “It’s the only way I can maintain my family,” says Richardson, 45, a small-business owner and cofounder of Coalition for Mercy, an organization focused on criminal justice reform. “It’s sad to see how much we have to spend.” Phone calls are often the only way children can maintain regular contact with an incarcerated parent, given the hundreds of miles separating some families from their loved ones in prison. The benefits of these calls go well beyond the families, experts say, to broader areas of public safety, public health and public dollars. They help children cope with the upheaval that follows the loss of a parent to prison, the trauma of which can lead them down the same path that put the parent in jail. The calls also give incarcerated parents an incentive to remain out of prison upon their release, thus lowering crime rates and reducing the burden on taxpayers paying for the care and housing of inmates. See Families Page 7-A

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will hold two ‘swap meets’ for GeauxPass customers to exchange the large hard-case tags for smaller, more secure sticker tags. The events are planned in Grand Isle on Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Grand Isle Multiplex Center, 3101 Hwy. 1, and again on Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sureway Supermarket, 3209 Hwy. 1, Grand Isle. The GeauxPass Customer Service Center staff in Golden Meadow began transitioning to the newer tags in fall 2016. The technology that allows the older tags to work will be phased out in late Spring 2017. Anyone who has a hard-case tag can bring it to the Golden Meadow GeauxPass Customer Service Center between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to have it swapped out for a newer tag. See GeauxPass Page 3-A

Coach “O” requests: “Put shrimp on the menu”

Ed “Ba Ba” Orgeron, Jr. was named LSU Head Football Coach on November 26, 2016. Affectionately called Coach “O”, Orgeron is a Larose native and a 1977 South Lafourche High School graduate. A banquet in honor of “Coach O Day” will be held at the Larose Civic Center on February 17th. Coach O Day committee members asked the Coach his preference for the meal to be served at his hometown celebration. In the Forest Gump movie, his friend, Bubba Gump liked shrimp. See Coach “O” Page 3-A

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Commodities to be given out Wed., Thurs.

The Lafourche Council on Aging and Catholic Charities will give out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age or older on between 7 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, January 25 at the Cut Off Youth Center and Thursday, January 26 at the Raceland Recreation Center.

Local church to sell seafood fondue Friday

Open Door Revival Center will sell a seafood fondue dinner on Friday, January 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. 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).

Relay for Life team meeting set for Thurs.

Relay For Life of South Lafourche team captain and event leadership team meetings will be held at Lady of

the Sea Educational Building from 5:30 to 7 p.m., on the following dates: January 26, February 23, March 23. Team captains meet first. A meal will be provided. Relay for Life is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2017 from noon to 10 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center. The survivor parade will begin at 6 p.m. at the South Lafourche Library and make its way to the LCC. FMI on the survivor parade, contact Polly at 985-258-6558 or Mary at 985-632-4121 or 985-258-2852.

Lockport KCs benefit lunch set for Sun.

The Lockport KC monthly fundraiser dinner will be held on Sunday, January 29 at their home on Seventh Street between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The menu will consist of hamburger steaks, mashed potatoes, sweat peas, salad and bread for an $8 donation. Drinks and desserts will be available. Dine in or take it to go.

HRCS to celebration Catholic Schools Week

Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. This year National Catholic Schools Week is January 29 to February 4. The theme for the 2017 National Schools Week is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” Holy Rosary Catholic School will observe the annual celebration week, fo-

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 • Krewe Des Les Petite Lions - Golden Meadow, 1 p.m. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 • Krewe of Hercules - Houma - 6 p.m. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 • Le Krewe Des T-Cajun - Larose - noon • Krewe of Bayou Petit Caillou - Chauvin - noon • Krewe of Aquarius - West Houma - 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 • Krewe of Versailles - Larose - noon • Krewe of Hyacinthians - Houma - 12:30 • Krewe of Titans (Following Hyacinthians) - Houma • Krewe of Shaka - Thibodaux - 12:30 p.m. Krewe of Ambrosia (Following Shaka) - 2:00 p.m. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 • Krewe of Athena - Golden Meadow - 7:00 p.m. • Krewe of Aphrodite - Houma - 6:30 p.m.

cusing on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to the church, our communities and our nation. HRCS will begin the week with Sunday Mass on January 29 at 10 a.m. Following the 10 a.m. Mass, HRCS will host a dinner in the school cafeteria consisting of gumbo, potato salad and French bread. Tickets are available and can be picked up at the school’s front office. During dinner, HRCS will have a concert featuring the Christian band, Metanoia and also an open house for new and perspective students.

Pictured is Holy Rosary Catholic School’s Kindergarten class who presented their annual Nativity on December 13 and 14.

Tickets on sale for Versailles party

The Krewe of Versailles will have a Mardi Gras Party open to the public on Friday, February 3 at the Larose Civic Center. The band, Good Feelings, will start at 8 p.m. with the door opening at 7 p.m. Casual attire. Tickets are $15 advanced and $20 at the door. Must be 18 years or older to attend. The Civic Center will have a cash bar with drinks to purchase, but you are welcomed to bring your own drinks. To purchase tickets, contact Roxanne Rogers, Versailles secretary, at 985691-1912.

LIHEAP accepting energy assistance apps

The Lafourche Parish Council Office of Community Action is now accepting applications for Low Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP). Applications will be taken Tuesdays and Thursday from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. on a first come, first serve basis. Applicants must provide the following information: proof of income for 2017 (award letter and/or last 4 check stubs), driver’s license or ID card, social security cards for everyone in the household. Applicants must have proper documentation. Any questions, please contact the Thibodaux Outreach Office, 2535 Veterans Blvd., 985-446-6731; Galliano Outreach Office, 16241 E. Main St. Suite 13B, Cut Off, 985-632-3989; or the Mathews Govt. Complex, 4876 Hwy. 1, Mathews, 985-537-7603.

Donations sought for local animal rescue

Ro-Duz Ranch, a local animal rescue, has been rescuing all animals, primarily horses, for the last 15 years and has recently obtained a 5013C status. All types of donations for the rescue are appreciated, such as: monetary donations, blankets, feed, volunteering, brushes, vaccinations, wormers. For more information contact Cheryl at (985) 6377273.

Surfin’ the Net is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories 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.

Old Age

There was an elderly couple who in their old age noticed that they were getting a lot more forgetful, so they decided to go to the doctor. The doctor told them that they should start writing things down so they

Nominations due February 1 for La. Young Heroes award

Louisiana Public Broadcasting and the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge are looking for their 2017 Louisiana Young Heroes. Now in its 22nd year, these awards spotlight students who are inspirational to those around them. No two Young Heroes have the same story. Some Young Heroes have battled various diseases and handicaps. There have been Young Heroes who have saved lives, Young Heroes who have bounced back from horrific events in their young lives, Young Heroes who have tirelessly worked for various charities, and Young Heroes who have shared their amazing talents with others. Almost every one of the Young Heroes have something in common – they have gone through “make it or break it” episodes in their lives. These students faced their challenges and dealt with them – some overcame them. Some people would let these same obstacles beat them, allowing themselves to wallow in self-pity. These young people picked themselves up, moved forward, and inspired everyone around them. Students in grades 7 through 12 and up to the age of 19 can be nominated. Students must be enrolled

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 • Krewe of Apollo - Lockport - noon • Krewe of Atlantis - Golden Meadow - noon • Le Krewe du Bon Temps - Larose - 6:30 p.m. • Krewe of Mardi Gras - East Houma - 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 • Krewe of Terreanians - Houma - 12:30 p.m. • Krewe of Cleophas - Thibodaux - 12:30 p.m. • Krewe of Chronos (follows Cleophas) - Thibodaux • Krewe of Grand Isle - Grand Isle - 1:00 p.m. • Krewe of Montegut Children’s Parade - 2:00 p.m. • Krewe of Nereids - Golden Meadow, 6:00 p.m. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 • Krewe of Cleopatra - Houma, 6:30 p.m.

MARDI GRAS DAY, TUESDAY, FEB. 28 • Krewe of Houmas - Houma - 11:00 a.m. • Krewe of Kajuns - (follows Houmas) • Krewe of Gheens - Gheens - 11:00 a.m. • Krewe of Neptune - Galliano/Golden Meadow - noon • Krewe of Ghana - Thibodaux - 1:00 p.m. • Krewe of Maasai - Thibodaux - 2:00 p.m. • Krewe of Choupic - Chackbay - 1:00 p.m. • Krewe of Bonne Terre - Montegut - 4:00 p.m.

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don’t forget. They went home and the old lady told her husband to get her a bowl of ice cream. “You might want to write it down,” she said. The husband said, “No, I can remember that you want a bowl of ice cream.” She then told her hus-

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band she wanted a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream. “Write it down,” she told him, and again he said, “No, no, I can remember: you want a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream.” Then the old lady said she wants a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream and a cherry on top. “Write it down,” she told her husband and again he said, “No, I got it. You want a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream and a cherry on top.” So he goes to get the ice cream and spends an unusually long time in the kitchen, over 30 minutes. He comes out to his wife and hands her a plate of eggs and bacon. The old wife stares at the plate for a moment, then looks at her husband and asks, “Where’s the toast?”

Louisiana Young Heroes awards, or to download a nomination form or use the online nomination form, go to lpb.org/heroes. For more information, call Margaret Schlaudecker at (800) 272-8161, ext. 4276 or (225) 767-4276 or email heroes@lpb.org.

LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Board

Vacancies

Residency Requirements

Commission for Women

Lafourche Parish Resident

Drainage District No. 6

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

Fifth Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 5

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

Fire Protection District No. 6

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 6 district

Fire Protection District No. 8-A

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

Fire Protection District No. 8-C

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

Fire Protection District No. 9

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

Head Start Policy Council

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

Heroes Monument Commission

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

Heroes Monument Commisssion

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

Heroes Monument Commisssion

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

Recreation District No. 11

Resident domiciled within Recreation No. 11 district

Sewerage District No. 1

Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 1 district

South Lafourche Beachfront Development District

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

South Lafourche Beachfront Development District

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

Tourist Commission

Lafourche Parish resident of Ward 11

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Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the Lafourche Parish Government website at http://38.106.5.169/home/showdocument?id=278 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.

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US rig count jumps 35 this week to 694; Texas up 17

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. leaped by 35 this week to 694. A year ago, 637 rigs were active. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 551 rigs sought oil and 142 explored for natural gas this week. One was listed as miscellaneous. Texas jumped by 17 rigs, Oklahoma increased by seven, North Dakota was up three and Ohio two. New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Utah and West Virginia increased one apiece. Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana and Wyoming were all unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May at 404. ___

Homeless rates in Louisiana decline since 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Federal data shows there’s been a significant drop in homelessness in Louisiana over the past seven years. According to the U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s Point-in-Time count, which tracks the number of homeless people living in shelters or on streets on a single night in January, there were an estimated 3,994 people in the state in 2016, compared to 4,081 in 2015 and 12,504 in 2009. Officials say that’s a 68 percent drop since 2009. Louisiana Housing Corporation Executive Director Keith Cunningham says while the homeless numbers are decreasing there’s still much work to do. ___

Florida man’s message in bottle turns up 34 years later

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — It took about 34 years, but a sailor finally got a response to a message he stuffed into a plastic bottle and tossed into the Atlantic Ocean.

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Then 19-year-old Ron Herbst was a petty officer in the Navy aboard the USS Coral Sea. His message included the ship’s coordinates, his name, the date and his address. Less than a year later, a couple found the bottle while vacationing in the Florida Keys. But Gordon and Cindy Brevik didn’t try to contact Herbst. Instead, they hung on to the bottle. Late last year, they noticed the bottle while moving and contacted Herbst in Pensacola through Facebook. He was stunned and tells The Pensacola News Journal that he now plans to donate the bottle to Pensacola’s Naval Aviation Museum. Information from: Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal, http://www.pensacolanews journal.com

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Larose vehicle burglaries captured on video

A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons involved in vehicle burglaries that occurred on East 25th Street in Larose. The first incident occurred on December 31, 2016. A resident on East 25th Street awoke to discover several items had been stolen from her vehicle overnight. Then on Wednesday, January 18, deputies responded to another residence on East 25th Street in reference to another vehicle burglary and attempted burglary. Through investigation, deputies discovered surveillance video in both cases of what appears to be a thin male subject burglarizing the vehicles. In both instances, the male subject was wearing a hooded sweatshirt and pants. Investigators believe the same suspect may have committed both crimes. Anyone who can identify the suspect, or anyone with any information on this crime, is asked to submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr. org. Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest. ___

Coach “O” From 1-A

“Ba Ba’s” answer was very similar to what Bubba Gump would say... he wants shrimp gumbo, fried shrimp, shrimp etouffeé and the like. Therefore, in true south Louisiana fashion, shrimp will be served to all who purchase a ticket for the Coach O Day banquet. Reservations can be made by calling the Larose Civic Center (693-7355) toward the end of the week. Sponsor tables of eight will be sold for $1,000. Individual tickets will be $50 each. Besides the sponsor tables, there will be a reserved section set aside for former LSU student athletes who want to cheer on the new head football coach and also a section is reserved for the players and coaches of the 1977 State Championship Tarpon Football Team to celebrate their 40th anniversary along with their teammate, Ed “Ba Ba” Orgeron, Jr. A limited number of tickets will be provided to sponsors for a meet and greet experience with Coach O, the guest speakers, special guests, and committee members prior to the start of the banquet. Coach Orgeron will have his S.L.H.S. jersey retired at the banquet. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly. Already, there over 25 Sponsor tables have been reserved. Banquet seating in the Larose Civic Center is limited so the organizers of Coach O Day suggest anyone wanting a table or a ticket to call early. The Coach O Day committee has filed corporate papers with the state and parish and registered as a tax-exempt nonprofit 501 3c organization. All funds raised, after expenses, will be donated to local charities and/or nonprofit organizations. Coach O asked that the money be donated to local causes. The committee members are: Andrew

Martin, President; Mike Hillman, Vice President; Brent Duet, Secretary; Kevin Gros, Treasurer; and Board members, Ronnie Estay, Josh Jambon, Curtis “Chick” Martin, Jerry “Truck” Gisclair, Tommy Gisclair, and Larry Weidel. Several other local businessmen and women are assisting with the planning. Call the Larose Civic Center or any of the committee members for additional information. Finally, we have an LSU Head Football Coach we can understand!

Members of Golden Meadow Volunteers for Family and Community presented a check to the Golden Meadow Library in memory of recently deceased members Anna Mae Guidry and Loredia (T-Lor) Terrebonne. Pictured are Sybil Ledet, Golden Meadow member and daughter of Loredia Terrebonne; Elaine Pitre, daughter of Anna Mae Guidry; Chris LeBouef, Lafourche VFC and Golden Meadow VFC President; Carmen Mendez, branch assistant; Dot Smith, branch manager; and Louise Adams, Golden Meadow Lit-

Wednesday, January 25, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

GeauxPass From 1-A

This change is especially important for Grand Isle residents, who use non-revenue tags to cross the LA 1 toll bridge at no cost. These tags must be updated to continue to cross the bridge for free. Motorists can open a GeauxPass account at the swap meet, at the Golden Meadow Customer Service Center, located at 1821 Hwy. 3235, or online by visiting www.geauxpass.com.

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Smoked Russet Ham Potatoes

Oscar Mayer Lunchables

For

3 Lb. Bag, U.S. #1

2 3 $

Yellow Onions

For

Sweet, Juicy Small California

3 1

Sweet Ripe

$ 77

2 1

Ea.

Shurfine Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup

10.5 Oz. Cans

For

Coke Family Products

3 $11

12 Oz., 12-Pack Cans (All Flavors) OR 12 Oz., 8-Pack Bottles, All Flavors

For

Dasani Bottled Water

$ 99

1/2 Liter 24 Pack Bottles

Case:

$ 39

Shurfine Vegetable or Canola Oil 48 Oz.

ValuTime Bleach 128 Oz. Jug

Navel Oranges

Gold Pineapples

Bag

Ground Chuck

For

5 5

Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Dinner

7.25 Oz. Box

For

Camelia Red Kidney Beans 1 Lb. Pack

2 $6

Doritos or Cheetos Chips 8 to 10 Oz. Select Varieties

For

$ 99

Nabisco Oreo Cookies 10 to 16 Oz., Select Varieties

Each:

$ 79

ValuTime Sugar 4 Lb. Bag

$ 99

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Lb.

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8-Roll Pack

Pack

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2 5

5 $5

12 Oz., Reg. or Maple

Hormel

Peeled Shrimp Smoked Sausage Lb.

Little Sizzlers

For

$ 49

Jennie-O Turkey Ham

Fresh Express Salad Kits

For

99 4-Pack

Red Ripe Tomatoes

ValuTime Canned Vegetable Sale

14 to 15 Oz., Whole or Cream Style Corn, Cut or French Style Green Beans

Each:

$ 99

Shurfine Rice

10 Lb. Bag Medium or Long Grain

Each:

2 4 Capri Sun Drinks

10-Pack All Flavors

2 3 For

Quaker Instant Grits 12 Oz., Select Varieties

$ 49

Gain 2x Liquid Laundry Detergent 100 Oz., Select Varieties

Each

$ 99

Boneless Beef Family Pack Specials:

Butt Half:

For

Simply Done Basic Paper Towels

Lb.

Chuck Roast

Sugardale

$ 99

(Family Pack) Fresh Lean

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89 99

9.3 to 10.8 Oz. All Varieties

Bar-S Sliced Bacon

Franks

Lb.

12 Oz., Reg. or Low Salt

Jumbo or Bun-Length

Lb.

Pork Picnic

(Family Pack) Sanderson Farms

Lb.

Pk.

(Sold Whole) Fresh

Drumsticks or Thighs Lb.

IN OUR BEEF DEPARTMENT

Pork Chops

Whole Leg Qtrs. Lb.

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Lb.

Liver Cheese

Fresh Baked

Cafe Valley

Lb.

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Creme Cake 26 Oz. Select Varieties

Pistolette Rolls 8-Count

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For

Kids Cuisine Dinners

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For

P.F. Chang’s Frozen Entrees 22 Oz. Select Varieties

Each:

Totino’s Pizzas

9 to 10 Oz. Select Varieties

For

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Shedd’s Country Crock Spread 45 Oz. Bowl Select Varieties

3 $5 ¢ 99

International Delight Liquid Creamer

16 Oz. Select Varieties

For

Shurfresh Cream Cheese 8 Oz. Pack

Each:

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Patriots take round one with Tarpons Gazette Sports Reports

Chalk up round one to the Ellender Patriots. The Patriots and Lady Patriots both beat South Lafourche on Friday night in the tank – each earning impressive wins before a tough road crowd. The Ellender boys won 63-49, while the girls won 67-38. ___ Girls game explodes late

The South Lafourche girls knew it would have an uphill battle against Ellender on Friday night. Without Victorianna Nelson, Taylor Toups, Abigail Gaspard or Kyzha Jackson, the Lady Tarpons will missing four of their top interior players – a luxury that’s hard to replace against the Patriots. South Lafourche started well enough, using early offense from junior Traya Bruce and Ramey Messer to soar to an early nine-point lead. But in the final two minutes of the opening quarter, Ellender surged, using a run to trim the Lady Tarpons lead. That surge continued into the second quarter where the Lady Patriots took control and took rolled to a 31-23 halftime lead. “We had to settle in,” Lady Patriots coach Kenneth Dixon said. “We had to quit being heroes and do our team thing. Once we did, we played much better.” In the second half, Ellender exploited its size advantage in a big way, using countless offensive rebounds to generate secondchance points. Ellender lead 46-31 at the end of the third quarter, then didn’t relent, pounding the Lady Tarpons in the final quarter to make the game look lopsided. Orieon James led the Lady Patriots with 18 points, while McKay pitched in 16. Bruce had 20 points for South Lafourche, which will meet the Lady Patriots in a few weeks – the next time in East Houma. Coach Rainie Terrebonne said at her radio appearance last week that her team isn’t making excuses about the injuries, but that the setbacks are an obvious hamper. “It’s tough,” she said. “We have plenty girls capable of stepping up, but it’s tough, because we have some really talented players who are currently not out there.” ___ Ellender boys hold on late against South Lafourche South Lafourche had the perfect game plan on

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Friday night against Ellender. With DaVontavean Martin on a recruiting trip and a huge home crowd behind its back, the Tarpons planned to shade its defense onto Marquis Mosely and force the other Patriots to beat them. It would have worked except for the fact that the Tarpons just couldn’t buy a basket on the other end. The Patriots beat the Tarpons 63-49 on a night when South Lafourche had clean looks, but couldn’t capitalize. The Tarpons missed several interior shots in the loss, which is the team’s first in district play. Seth Borne led all scorers in the game with 17 points. For the Tarpons, missed offensive opportunities was the story of the game. They led 6-2 early, but couldn’t buy a bucket for the rest of the quarter, falling behind 11-8 after one. In the second quarter, the Patriots settled in, rolling to a 26-17 halftime lead. But in the third quarter, Ellender was in a bit of a lull, scoring just four points in the entire eight minutes of basketball. But the Tarpons couldn’t take advantage, scoring just five points of their own to go into the fourth down 30-22. In the fourth quarter, South Lafourche cut the lead to seven a couple times, but Ellender surged forward each time with a flurry of its own to seal the win. Mosely had 14 points for the Patriots, while Kobe Hartman added 13. The Tarpons and Lady Tarpons traveled to Assumption on Tuesday with no score available at presstime on Monday night. Both teams will play South Terrebonne on the road on Friday. ___

Trojans score huge win

After losing to H.L. Bourgeois a couple weeks ago, Central Lafourche knew its margin of error was small in its quest to win the District 7-5A title. But it’s a little bigger now, thanks to a dominant performance on Friday night against one of the top teams in the area. The Trojans beat Terrebonne 64-53 last weekend, earning a victory over one of the top teams in Louisiana in Class 5A. Calvin Bentley led the Trojans with 17 points, while David Robinson had 14. Sharp shooter Gage Griffin added 10 points off the bench, including key shots late in the game, which helped seal the win. “This is a great win for us,” Trojans coach Mark Sanders said. “Terrebonne has all of the tools to win a state championship. To come in here and get a win in their gym is huge for us in the district race, and I think it also shows our guys how good we can be when we put together a full, 32minute performance, which is something we have had a hard time doing this year.”

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The Trojans led throughout the game, but were never fully in control. They led 16-14 after the first quarter, then 30-25 at halftime. In the third quarter, Terrebonne battled back, using a surge to push the lead to just one – a 4645 margin in favor of the Trojans. But in the fourth quarter, Central Lafourche had the last run, breaking Terrebonne’s pressure and getting to the rim for easy looks

A season that began with Tom Brady serving a four-game suspension will end with him in the Super Bowl, where his New England Patriots will take on Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons. While much of the attention between now and the NFL championship game on Feb. 5 in Houston will be focused on Brady vs. Ryan, the truly key matchup could be Atlanta’s score-at-will offense, which produced the most points during the regular season, against the unheralded defense of New England, which allowed the fewest. And these two teams are playing their best football at the most important time. AFC champion New England (16-2) has won nine consecutive games — and hasn’t even trailed since Nov. 27. NFC champion Atlanta (13-5) has won its past six in a row, scoring at least 33 points in each. “We’ll enjoy this,” Ryan said after earning his first Super Bowl trip in his ninth season, “but we’ve got some work to do.” Brady and coach Bill Belichick will be seeking their — and the Patriots’ — fifth Lombardi Trophy, and second in three years. This will be the franchise’s league-record ninth appearance in the Super Bowl, including titles in the 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2015 editions. “This team showed a lot of mental toughness over the course of the year,” Brady said. The Falcons have never won the Super Bowl. This will be Atlanta’s second trip to the big game; it lost to Denver in 1999. The club’s never had a quarterback quite as good as Ryan, though. The guy nicknamed “Matty Ice” went 27 for 38 for 392 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions, while adding a rushing TD, to boot, leading Atlanta past Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers 44-21 on Sunday in the NFC championship game. “We did exactly what we’ve been doing all year and it feels really good,” Ryan said after becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for at least three TDs in four consecutive postseason games. “We’ll be ready to go. That’s for sure.” Later Sunday, the 39year-old Brady tied Hall of Famer Joe Montana’s

The Trojans played East St. John on Tuesday with no score available at presstime. The team has a district bye on Friday. ___

or foul shots. Robinson and Jamiree Williams fouled out of the game late for the Trojans, which meant Griffin had to step out of his bench role and into a position in Central Lafourche’s finishing five. He thrived, making a couple baskets to power the offense through. “His contributions were huge,” Sanders said. “He stepped up for us tonight and we needed it.”

The Central Lafourche girls weren’t as lucky as the men. The Lady Trojans fell 39-30 against Terrebonne on Friday night, remaining winless on the season in

record with a ninth threeTD postseason game, helping the Patriots beat Ben Roethlisberger 36-17 for the AFC championship. Oddsmakers didn’t even wait for the second game to end before making New England a 3-point favorite over Atlanta in the Super Bowl. New England opened the season with a 3-1 record despite using two backup quarterbacks while playing those games without Brady after he went through a lengthy court battle in an unsuccessful bid to have his ban overturned for what became known as “Deflategate.” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Brady because the league said it determined the Patriots intentionally underinflated footballs used in an AFC championship game victory two years ago. During Sunday’s game in Foxborough, Massachusetts, spectators mocked Goodell by chanting “Where

is Roger?” — he chose to attend the game in Atlanta instead. And as well as Brady played — 32 for 42 for 384 yards, those three scores and zero interceptions — it was the way New England’s defense played that stood out. Right from the get-go, too: On Pittsburgh’s first two drives, nine plays yielded a total of 26 yards. Then there was the stand late in the second quarter, when the Steelers had firstand-goal at the 1-foot line and wound up settling for a field goal. And, by game’s end, the Patriots had forced two turnovers. New England ranked No. 1 in the NFL in points allowed per game at 15.6, and it gave up only 326.4 yards per game, eighthbest. MVP favorite Ryan, meanwhile, directed a unit orchestrated by offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan — expected to be hired after the season as San Francisco’s new head coach, he’s the son of two-time Super Bowl champion coach Mike Shanahan — that topped the league in scoring (33.8) and ranked second in yards (415.8). Brady, a three-time

Super Bowl will pit Brady’s Patriots against Ryan’s Falcons HOWARD FENDRICH AP Pro Football Writer

Wednesday, January 25, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Lady Trojans fall

5-A

District 7-5A games. The Lady Trojans trailed just 18-17 at halftime, but couldn’t generate offense in the second half. Terrebonne went on a flurry in the third quarter, ballooning the lead to 3021. From there, they put it away in the fourth with swarming defense and free throws. Taylor Hodson led the Lady Trojans with 10 points.

Super Bowl MVP and twotime league MVP, and the Patriots also own a pretty effective offense, even after losing star tight end Rob Gronkowski to an injury. New England ranked fourth in yards (386.2) and third in points (27.6). Another thing these teams have in common is that neither hurts itself with turnovers: They tied for the fewest in the regular season, with 11. That could be part of why bookies are expecting a high-scoring game, with most setting the over-under at 58 points.

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BUSINESSES

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LAND

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FREE RENT! Half Off First Months Rent with New Lease! LARGE 2BR, 1BA. apt. in Cut Off For Rent: Pets welcome. Unfurnished unit $795/mo. with 6 month lease, $750 security deposit. Unit has washer and dryer. To see pics go to www.coteblancheapartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 for more info. _________________

Travel Trailer For Rent: Golden Meadow, 4 lane. $450/month, $200/ deposit. 985-4757696 or 985-3980172. _________________ FOR RENT 1 bd., 2 bd., 3 bd., mobile homes. Cemented camper spots. day-weekmonth. Nice quiet neighborhood. Long term discounts. Rent starts at $300/mth. Laundromat on site24/7-7days a week. Utility included in rent.Store on site. Fish cleaning station coming. Perfect for individuals, families, companies, fisherman. Come be another one of our satisfied customers. Call 985-637-4133, asks for Tommy. We appreciate our customers and it shows! De Renta: Trailas solares y campers con Lavenderia y tienda Hispana para servirles mejor. 108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133

Apt For Rent: 1 bedroom; Lockport area; $300/deposit; $650 /rent. We pay electric and water. Access to free washer and dryer. 985-232-8409. _________________ Multiple Properties For Rent: Remodeled House 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, large rooms, lots of parking, $850/month; 2 bedroom, 1 bath remodeled house, $700/month; 2 bedroom, 1 bath trailer, $600/month; 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. We accept Section 8. Call 985-291-1146 or 985-696-4785. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Call 985-291-3632. _________________ House For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, all major appliances included. $750/month rent and $500/ deposit. No pets, no smoking. Text or Call Rayni at 985-6911501. _________________ Beautiful Apt. In Cut Off: 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Completely remodeled, new central heat and cool, hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, large back yard shaded with trees, cemented parking, very quiet and secure. Luxury apartments; must see to appreciate! For an appointment, please call 985-6378399. _________________

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SERVICES

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DOUGLAS J. CHERAMIE

Douglas J. Cheramie, 74, a resident of Cut Off and former resident of Golden Meadow passed away on January 23, 2017. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Visitation is from 10:00 a.m. until noon with Mass beginning at noon. Interment will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. Douglas is survived by his mother Florence Gisclair Cheramie, his wife, Carolyn Chouest Cheramie, sons Douglas II and Ethan (Jennifer); sister Sandra Cheramie Folse (Ron) and brother Dino Cheramie (Mary); and grandchildren, Jackson, Annabelle and Grayson Cheramie. He was preceded in death by his father Benito Cheramie. He was the past King (VI) of the Krewe of Versailles in 1980. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please visit their website, falgoutfunerals.com to sign the guest book. _____________________________

KEITH GUILBEAU

Keith Joseph Guilbeau, 57, a native and resident of Larose, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. A graveside service was held on Friday, January 20 at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. Keith is survived by his two sons, Brian and Jarred Guilbeau; sisters, Lisa M. Miller and Faith M. Green; brother, Roddy R. Melancon; and stepfather, Linton Tiki Melancon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Guilbeau and Elaine G. Melancon; grandparents, Lester Guilbeau and Elsie Hebert and Harris Griffin and Lena Terrebonne; and niece, Alexa L. Miller. Samart Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. _____________________________

GAIL GUIDRY

Gail Marie Arceneaux Guidry, 69, a native and resident of Larose passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Saturday, January 21 from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Jason Guidry and wife Tracy, Brian Guidry; daughter, Crystal Guidry and companion Dudley Bourg, Jr.; sisters, Betty Barbaree and husband Joe, Fay Allemand and husband Roy, Patty and companion Chris Martin; grandchildren, Payton Guidry and wife Victoria, Trent Basulito and companion Jacee Orgeron, Jaselyn Guidry, Joseph “Joe” Guidry; great-grandchildren, Aubrie Guidry, Myiah Basulito. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph “Joe” Jean Guidry; father, Noless Arceneaux, Jr.; mother, Annabelle Galliano; step-father, Lincoln “Jay” Galliano; brother, Ricky Arceneaux; great-grandchild, Allie Guidry. Gail was a volunteer at St. Vincent DePaul Store. Her passions were collecting Coca Cola memorabilia and George Strait. Her greatest passion of all was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. _____________________________

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But staying connected comes at a hefty price for families, many of whom were living on the edge of poverty even before a family member ended up behind bars. Louisiana families spend millions of dollars every year to stay connected with their loved ones in the state’s prisons and parish jails, The Times-Picayune has found through a series of public records requests. The money generated by the families’ calls is divided between telephone service providers and correctional facility operators, who are paid through commission fees. Those fees, ranging in Louisiana from 34 percent to 87 percent of total phone revenue, end up in parish coffers to be used at the discretion of sheriffs and government leaders. In 2015, commission payments generated nearly $5 million for the state’s Department of Corrections and $6 million-plus to sheriff’s offices and parish governments across Louisiana, the review of billing records found. Prisons and jails are not required by law to provide telephone service, and the higher rates and fees attached to inmate telephone calls are necessary, prison officials and phone company executives say. Advanced features like voice recognition and call-forwarding detection justify the added costs, and the task of monitoring, recording and storing inmate phone conversations — which has provided evidence to aid in criminal prosecutions and helped warn guards of impending trouble behind prison walls - should be paid for by those who use the service, they say. “That technology should never be ignored or minimized,” said Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre. “There’s a cost to that. It should not be law-abiding taxpayers who shoulder that cost.”

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But prison reform advocates say that is exactly who is bearing the costs: the families of inmates. “Predatory phone companies gouge already poor families, and it is disgraceful,” said Katie Schwartzmann, co-director of the Roderick and Solange MacArthur Justice Center, the nonprofit law firm that represented inmates in a class-action lawsuit that led to a federal consent decree at the Orleans Parish jail. “Families have to choose between filling prescriptions, keeping the lights on, and being able to communicate with a loved one who is behind bars. In the end, we all lose because the person locked up is deprived of the benefit of community and family support in moving forward with his or her life.” A 15-minute call from Louisiana’s prisons can cost as much as $4.50. A New Orleans family could expect to spend $126 a week on daily one-hour phone calls to a loved one in Orleans Justice Center jail. That same family would spend about $6 a week on similar phone calls to India via Skype. Nationally, Louisiana is ranked 30th for inmate call affordability by the Floridabased nonprofit Human Rights Defense Center’s Prison Phone Justice campaign. The organization calculated the cost of an average 15-minute call to prison systems in all 50 states and the federal prison system. North Dakota comes in last, according to the campaign, at just over $6 for a 15-minute call. In 10 states, the average 15-minute call costs less than a dollar. Inmate phone calls once cost the same as those made outside prison walls. That changed in the 1980s when the U.S. Justice Department broke up the Bell System’s telephone monopoly. Smaller companies seized the opportunity to provide phone service to millions of inmates in prisons and jails. Revenue

sources soared during the decade’s ramped-up drug war. “These companies invented this industry out of whole cloth,” said Carrie Wilkinson, director of the Prison Phone Justice campaign. “They created these phone systems and sold them to correctional facilities. The big problem with this industry is it has for a long time been unregulated, and these companies have been able to charge whatever they want ... For the longest time, no one has cared.” A class-action lawsuit was filed in 2000, challenging telephone contracts between five phone companies and private prison operator Corrections Corporations of America, Inc. The named plaintiff, Martha Wright, was a Washington, D.C., grandmother who said the price of phone calls forced her to decide between paying for medication or talking to her grandson imprisoned in California. Wright’s lawsuit was eventually transferred to the Federal Communications Commission. In 2013, the agency capped telephone rates on calls made from one state to another. Telephone providers, arguing that the FCC’s proposals left them unable to cover their costs, successfully fought off two subsequent regulatory attempts. In Louisiana, the debate on prison phone regulations has been driven in large part by Foster Campbell, the Democratic Public Service Commissioner who lost a December runoff for the U.S. Senate. Campbell said inmate phone service first came to his attention during his time in the Louisiana Senate, when a bill to seek bids for a lower-priced service provider to the state Department of Corrections mustered few votes. “The best way to rehabilitate inmates is for them to talk to their families. You can’t do people that way and expect that they try to rehabilitate themselves,” Campbell said. “It’s morally wrong to charge people these expensive calls when they’re in prison and are trying to talk to their families outside. Inmate families didn’t break the law.” After years of sometimes-heated debate, the Public Service Commission eventually passed new rate caps in April 2016: 30 cents a minute for collect calls and 25 cents a minute for prepaid/debit or credit calls. The commission also

limited and capped fees and surcharges. While Louisiana regulators have reined in phone rates and limited fees, neither they nor the FCC have addressed the commission system that some reform advocates say is the primary motivator for expensive inmate telephone calls. As inmate phone providers sought to secure business, they offered to share a percentage of call revenue with prison and jail operators in the form of commissions. The more they offered, the more likely they were to get a contract. A May 2013 report from the Prison Policy Initiative found examples of jail operators looking to commission payments, often called “kickbacks,” as the driving factor in awarding phone contracts. The report also connected commission payments to the rise in fees, which go entirely to the phone company. “Kickbacks artificially inflate rates,” said Wilkinson with the Prison Phone Justice campaign. “That’s all paid for by prisoners’ families, and there’s not much of an argument they are disproportionately poor. They need to stay in touch the most, but can’t because of the cost of calls.” The Louisiana Department of Corrections receives 71 percent of gross telephone revenue as part of its contract with Securus Technologies, generating $4.9 million annually. Commission fees are also paid to sheriff’s offices and parish governments in all but two of the state’s 64 parishes, The TimesPicayune found through a series of public records requests. The two exceptions, Jackson and Richland parishes, have privately run jails and do not receive commissions from phone service, officials there said in response to the paper’s records request. In Louisiana, 10 different companies have paid out commissions ranging from 34 percent to 87 percent, depositing more than $6 million into sheriff’s office and parish government coffers in 2015. Orleans Parish, with an 86 percent commission fee from Securus, received the largest commission at $1.2 million. A spokesman for Sheriff Marlin Gusman said commission payments are “consistent and in compliance with all federal laws and regulations.” Sheriffs and phone providers say commissions

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help cash-strapped agencies provide service to inmates, and afford the expense of administering phone service inside jails and monitoring those calls. “I know that we provide a vital source of information to sheriff’s offices,” said Mitch Kalifeh, president of Ally Telecom Group. “All that comes at a certain cost. It’s not free. But at the same time, I like to think I’m out there doing the right thing.” Based in Metairie, Ally provides phone service to jails in 15 Louisiana parishes, paying more than $2.7 million in commissions in 2015. “There are a lot of sheriff’s departments having a tough time economically trying to do their jobs, and this is important to them,” Kalifeh said. “If we can operate at rates the FCC regulates and pay commissions, and they deemed it a fair and proper price, why shouldn’t I pay something back to a sheriff’s department?” Though most of Louisiana’s correctional facilities receive a majority of the money families spend on phone calls, the revenue represents tiny portions of their operating budgets. The Department of Corrections’ $4.9 million commission, for example, makes up 1 percent of its $500 million budget. Webre, the sheriff in Lafourche Parish, agreed that phone commissions are an important funding source for jails, and call rates — if reasonable — should be borne by the families of inmates using the service. “To believe it all should be completely free is not re-

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alistic,” he said. Webre’s office also contracts jail phone service through Securus, receiving a 52 percent commission that yielded about $118,000 in fiscal year 2015-16. But with a new jail under construction, his office is seeking new service proposals that would lower phone costs and offer free calls to inmates “as incentives without safety compromise.” “The people who suffer greatly are the family members of the incarcerated,” Webre said. “Someone they love and care about is away from them, and in some cases away many miles. That telephone call is the only connection they have. From a moral standpoint, I want to make sure that opportunity exists and is not dependent on whether you are rich or poor.” In the FCC’s August 2016 proposed rates, Commissioner Mignon Clyburn urged state and local leaders to rein in commissions. Any proposal to eliminate commissions in Louisiana would likely be met with strong opposition from sheriffs. Gov. John Bel Edwards, who won election with strong support from the Sheriffs’ Association, did not address whether he would favor a ban on commissions, saying instead that inmate telephone service, though important for rehabilitation, comes at a cost. Ten states and the Federal Bureau of Prisons have eliminated commissions. The Prison Phone Justice campaign ranks eight of them among the top 20 for call affordability. ___ Information from: The Times-Picayune, http://www.nola.com

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Ricardo Anaya Cortes, president of the conservative opposition National Action Party, called for “the unity of all Mexicans, unity in the face of this protectionist, demagogic and populist speech we just heard. Unity against that useless wall, against deportations, against the blockade of investment.” “The challenge is enormous. ... We demand the federal government leave aside tepidity, that it tackle with absolute firmness and

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. JANUARY 18, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Paul Collins, 53, Golden Meadow. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Jorge Elizondo, 31, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Yendis Bourda, 25, Raceland. Simple battery. JANUARY 19, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jason Bourg, 48, Galliano. Contempt of court. Andre Catchings, 34, Thibodaux. Revocation of parole for violation of condition. Cody Lansdown, 20, Lockport. Contempt of court. Jarrell Melancon, 23, Houma. Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses. Devin Moultrie, 21, Houma. Possession of marijuana (1st); resisting an officer; fugitive; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Earl Vanacor, 50, Des Allemands. Contempt of court (3 cts). Quintin Austin, 26, Bourg. Possession of heroin. Bobby Hebert, 50, Thibodaux. Driving on roadway laned for traffic; DWI (2nd). Wade Hendriz, 53, Golden Meadow. Theft; disturbing the peace. Joshua Moore, 28, Lockport. Contempt of court (4 cts); possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams. Debony Thompkins, 27, Raceland. Fugitive. Mark Trosclair, 32, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endangerment. Michael Globe, 43, Thibodaux. Possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams; obstruction of justice. Louisiana State Police Michael Crane, 45, Thibo-

Bid notice

Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche is offering used items to be sold by means of Sealed Bids. Bid Proposal Forms may be obtained from John Gisclair, Jr. at The Center, PO Box 405, West 55th Street, Cut Off, Louisiana 70345. Interested parties are invited to inspect the items between 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. from January 26, 2017 through February 10, 2017 excluding Saturday and Sunday and Holidays. (5510 West Avenue D - West 55th Street, Cut Off, Louisiana). Sealed Bids per numbered item will be accepted at Special Education District No. 1 (The Center) no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on February 13, 2017. Send the sealed bid (s) to: Special Education District No. 1 P. O. Box 405 Cut Off, LA 70345 Attn: Property Accounting Surplus Bid Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or to accept a proposal that may serve its best interest. 1/25/17 1/29/17 2/1/17 2/5/17 2/8/17 2/12/17

dignity the new relationship with the United States,” Anaya said. The United States is by far Mexico’s largest commercial partner, buying some 80 percent of its $532 billion in exports in 2015. Mexico is the second-largest market for U.S. exports. “At least the word ‘Mexico’ was not heard in the speech. Nevertheless one can expect the United States to launch a hyper-protectionist project,” said Ilan Semo Groman, a researcher at Iberoamericana University. If Trump truly moves to block or drive away U.S. investment in Mexico, Semo said Mexico should focus its commercial efforts on other countries. “There are very clear possibilities,” Semo said. Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto sent three tweets after Trump’s inaugural speech Friday: — “I congratulate @realDonaldTrump on his inauguration. We will work to strengthen our relation-

daux. Hit and run with injury; careless operation. Lockport Police Department Phillip Goyne, 29, Lockport. Contempt of court (2 cts). JANUARY 20, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Brock Broussard, 29, Lockport. Theft of goods. Harold Dedon, 36, Galliano. Contempt of court (3 cts). Steven Jackson, 32, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). John Wiggins, 63, Metairie. Violation of protective orders. Louisiana State Police Sylvester Coleman, 45, Raceland. DWI (1st); careless operation. Thibodaux Police Department Brittney Dufrene, 29, Thibodaux. Theft of goods. Charmain Hebert, 33, Morgan City. Contempt of court (2 cts); resisting an officer; simple burglary. JANUARY 21, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Brent Cunningham, 26, Houma. Fugitive (3 cts); reckless operating without accident; simple criminal damage to property. David Bland, 46, Raceland. Simple battery; simple criminal damage to property. Kelly Ordoyne, 20, Golden Meadow. Resisting an officer; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Tremon Young, 18, Houma. Theft. Louisiana State Police Rachael Barbo, 39, Thibodaux. Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses; driving on roadway laned for traffic; DWI (3rd). Martin Barrios, 51, Cut Off. DWI (1st); driving on roadway laned for traffic. Michael Ledet, 54, Cut Off. Speeding; DWI (1st). JANUARY 22, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shane Dufrene, 27, Thibodaux. Criminal mischief, filing a false police report. Durae Robinson, 28, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Bid notice

Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche will sell to the highest bidder one – 2005 Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus with Wheel Chair Lift in “As Is” condition. The vehicle can be viewed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sealed bids clearly marked on the outside of the envelope “Bid for 2005 Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus” will be received no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on February 13, 2017. Information on the bid sheet shall include bidder’s name, address, and phone number along with the bid price. It is the bidder’s responsibility to pay all applicable taxes, title transfer fees and acquire appropriate insurance to comply with state law. The successful bidder will be required to pay for and remove the vehicle from Special Education District No. 1’s premises within five days of notification. Send bids to: Special Education District No. 1 P. O. Box 405 Cut Off, LA 70345 Attn: Bid for 2005 Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus Special Education District No. 1 reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or to accept a proposal that my serve its best interest. 1/25/17 1/29/17 2/1/17 2/5/17 2/8/17 2/12/17

ship with shared responsibility.” — “We will establish a respectful dialogue with the government of President @realDonaldTrump, to Mexico’s benefit.” — “Sovereignty, national interest and the protection of Mexicans will guide the relationship with the new government of the United States.”

PAKISTAN WORRIES ABOUT MUSLIM COMMENTS A group of retired government officials gathered after morning prayers for a walk in a sprawling park in the heart of the federal capital of Islamabad and the topic of their conversation was President Trump’s inaugural speech. They expressed concern that Trump would target the Islamic world, particularly Pakistan, because of his campaign rhetoric about Muslims as well as his inaugural speech in which he promised to eradicate Islamic terrorism worldwide. Pakistan has often been accused of harboring militant insurgents and declared terrorist groups that have targeted neighboring India, against whom Pakistan has fought three wars, as well as Afghanistan. Pakistan denies the charges. “Likely there is more trouble in store for the Islamic world and our country will take the most brunt of the harsh treatment from President Trump administration,” said Mohammad Afzal. His sentiments were echoed by Shafiq Khan, who said “the one main thing that the new president mentioned about the world outside America is to tackle Islamic radicalism and that should be the matter of concern for all of us.” Amanaullah, a school teacher in Islamabad, feared Trump’s reference to eliminating radical Islamic terrorism. “I think under this name he wants to malign and eliminate

Islam,” he said. Umair Khan, an engineer, said of Trump: “Let him taste the burden of government and get settled, I am sure he will calm.”

CONCERN IN TOKYO Some Tokyo residents are worried that Trump’s “America first” policy will usher in an era of populism and protectionism at the expense of the rest of the world. Tadashi Gomibuchi, who works in the manufacturing industry, recorded Trump’s inauguration speech overnight as he was keen to hear what the new president had to say. “Trump is trying to make big changes to the way things are. Changes are good sometimes, but when America, the most powerful, loses stability ... it’s a grave concern,” he said. “If you take his words literally, it may destabilize the world going forward and I’m really worried. I hope things will lead to a soft landing.” Retiree Kuninobu Inoue, who lived in the U.S. during the 1990s, is concerned about trade frictions between Japan and the U.S, citing Trump’s decision to withdraw from the 12-nation Trans Pacific Partnership. “Japan-U.S. relations are not just about security. Our good relations rely so much on trade,” he said. Protectionist policies such as the withdrawal from TPP and renegotiation of NAFTA will have a negative impact on the global economy including Japan’s, said Akio Mimura, head of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In his congratulatory message to Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stressed the importance of the Asia-Pacific region as a source for growth but also tensions. “In the 21st century, while the Asia-Pacific region is the source of the global economic growth, the security environment of the region is becoming

more severe,” he said.

CHINA BRACES FOR TROUBLE AHEAD A Chinese state-run nationalist tabloid, the Global Times, says President Trump’s inauguration speech indicates that the U.S. and China would inevitably face trade tensions. The newspaper said in a Saturday commentary following Trump’s inauguration that “dramatic changes” lay ahead for the U.S. and the global economic order. The paper noted that Trump blamed foreign trade policies for failing to put “America first,” and said trade tensions between the U.S. and China seemed “inevitable within the four years ahead.” The paper says it expects that the Trump administration, in seeking to bring factories back to the U.S. from China, will use the U.S. government’s relations with Taiwan as “merely a bargaining chip for them to put trade pressure on China.” In Beijing, Independent scholar and commentator Zhang Lifan drew a contrast between Trump’s focus on domestic issues and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s emphasis on international cooperation. “The new U.S. administration’s policy toward China is not clear now. In my view, Trump will deal with China like a businessman, especially on trade negotiations,” Zhang said.

TAIWAN TWEETS Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen tweeted her congratulations to Trump, saying: “Congratulations @realDonaldTrump. Democracy is what ties Taiwan and the US together. Look forward to advancing our friendship & partnership.” He has said earlier that Washington’s “one China policy” under which it recognized Beijing in 1979 was open to negotiation, and questioned why the U.S. should be bound by

such an approach without China offering incentives.

SOUTH KOREANS PUT SECURITY FIRST, WORRY ABOUT ALLIANCE, TRADE Some in South Korea worried that President Trump would ask Seoul to shoulder a bigger share of the cost of U.S. forces stationed in South Korea as a deterrent against aggression from North Korea, or that their country will be caught in a conflict between the U.S. and China. “I think the biggest challenge is the national defense,” said Park Geonrok, a 30-year-old designer, adding that South Korea was “heavily influenced by the U.S.” In an editorial, the English-language JoongAng Daily said South Korea’s relations with the U.S. under Trump will face a challenge as the new leader will likely ask Seoul to pay more for the cost of the U.S. military forces in the country, and renegotiate a bilateral free trade agreement. But the paper also notes it is “fortunate” that Trump has a strong position on North Korea’s nuclear weapons. There were concerns about potential conflicts between the U.S. and China, South Korea’s key business partner. Kim Kyung-jin, a spokesman for the opposition People’s Party, said that the international economic order might collapse as the U.S. seeks its own economic interest. Kim urged Trump to ease such worries. “There is a possibility of us becoming an innocent bystander who gets hurt in a fight,” said Nam Associated Press journalists Amir Shah and Kathy Gannon in Kabul, Afghanistan, Peter Orsi in Mexico City, Mari Yamaguchi and Emily Wang in Tokyo, Gillian Wong and Christopher Bodeen in Beijing, Youkyung Lee and Yong Jun Chang in Seoul, South Korea, Muneeza Naqvi in New Delhi, Tran Van Minh in Hanoi, Vietnam and Rod McGuirk in Canberra, Australia, contributed to this report.

Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office Wendy L. Thibodeaux, Assessor Disabled Veterans or Citizens you may qualify for a property tax freeze You must meet one of the following requirements:  People who have a service-connected disability rating of fifty percent or more by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs  Members of the armed forces of the United States or the Louisiana National Guard who owned and last occupied such property who are killed in action, or who are missing in action or are a prisoner of war for a period exceeding ninety days  Any person or persons permanently totally disabled as determined by a final non-appealable judgment of a court or as certified by a state or federal administrative agency charged with the responsibility for making determinations regarding disability The following conditions apply:  You are required to furnish proof of disability when you apply  You must apply annually  The freeze is on the assessed value, not on the tax rate, which is subject to change  The freeze remains in effect as long as the property is owned by the applicant and the value does not increase more than 25% due to construction or reconstruction

Forms are available at the Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office 403 St. Louis Street, Thibodaux (447-7242) 16241 East Main Street, Ste. B, Cut Off (632-6933) 710 Church Street, Lockport (532-0011)