Wednesday, December 7, 2016 The Lafourche Gazette by The Lafourche Gazette

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Fiery crash in Cut Off claims the life of unidentified person

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Cut Off, LA – Shortly after 10:00 p.m. Friday night, Troopers from Troop C responded to a single vehicle fatality crash on LA 1 near West 58th Street in Cut Off. The vehicle caught fire, killing the driver inside. The preliminary investigation revealed a 2000 Lincoln Town Car was traveling south on LA 1 at a high rate of speed when for unknown reasons, the driver ran off of the roadway to the right and struck a mailbox. The vehicle then re-entered LA 1 and ran off the roadway to the left where it struck a pole and became engulfed in flames. The driver and only occupant of the vehicle suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Lafourche Parish Coroner’s Office. Investigators are working to positively identify the driver.

Lockport mayor seat, along with tax proposals and term limits on most ballots Buster Avera Contributing Writer

On Saturday, December 10, voters in Lafourche Parish will be asked to decide several important state and local issues. At the top of the ballot is the competition for a U.S. Senate seat, which is open because Republican David Vitter decided against running for re-election. The race was whittled from 24 candidates in the November primary to two, Democrat Foster Campbell and Republican John Kennedy. Both men have been in public office for decades. Locally, voters in the town of Lockport will decide on who will serve as mayor between Edward “Coach Ed” Reinhardt, (D) and Craig Rogers, (R). In a very tight primary election, Reinhardt received 49 percent of the vote to Rogers’ 48 percent. Also to be settled are several measures for property tax renewals and for term limits for certain parish officials. A parishwide millage continuation to fund services administered by the Council on Aging, Inc./Area Agency on Aging—2 mills on all property subject to taxation within the Parish—will be on the December 10 docket. The 2 mills garner an estimated $2 million yearly for a period of 10 years beginning in 2018. Council on Aging Executive Director Charlene Rodriguez says her $3 million yearly budget for services to the elderly such as meal delivery, transportation, home services, utility bill assistance, and a senior center for clients could not be accomplished without the millage renewal.

MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7 LAFOURCHE PARISH FIRE DISTRICT #9 6:30 p.m. Gheens Community Ctr. 1428 Hwy. 654 - Gheens

LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD 5:00 p.m. 805 E. 7th St. - Thibodaux SATURDAY, DEC. 10

LES ARTISTE DU BAYOU Art Guild 9:00 a.m. Larose Civic Center MONDAY, DEC. 12

LAFOURCHE PARISH REC. DISTRICT #8 7:00 p.m. Gheens Community Ctr. 1428 Hwy. 654 - Gheens

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Larose native Ed “BeBe” Orgeron was recently named LSU’s head coach and his mom “Coco” couldn’t be prouder. She’s now scratched this off her Christmas wish list that she’s got displayed on her front lawn in Larose. Just a few more wishes to go!

Beau’s Box to help provide Christmas gifts for children in hospital

Each Christmas Eve, while most children are spying on the night sky looking for signs of Santa and his sleigh, thousands of children are in a hospital bed, hooked up to beeping machines, undergoing chemotherapy, surgeries, recovering from ailments and things of the sort. Their minds may flitter to thoughts of presents and gifts as they wonder if Santa will find their hospital bed. For some families, the cost of medical bills, the fear and worry about their child’s health and lack of sleep and energy may make it impossible to get Christmas shopping

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Beau and his older brother Jack are pictured bringing toy donations last year to Ochsner nurses so they can be distributed to children in the hospital for Christmas. Photo by Bonnie Matassa

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done. John and Monica Kyzar of Larose know all too well the feeling of spending Christmas in the hospital because of a sick child. In 2013 their 10-month-old son, Beau, was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor and had to undergo an 11-hour surgery to have it removed. He was scheduled to be released from Ochsner’s Hospital for Children on Christmas Eve when he started having seizures and coded. Doctors and nurses were able to revive him and he was sent back into ICU. The Kyzar family wouldn’t be home for Christmas. “Beau spent his first Christmas fighting for his life. I remember standing next to his bed crying and singing to him ‘Have yourself a merry little Christmas … Next year all our troubles will be miles away,’” Monica said. “I never prayed more in my life.” With all of the heartache they had been experiencing, John and Monica weren’t able to leave baby Beau’s side to go out and do Christmas shopping. Their three-year old son, Jack, was also staying with them at the Brent House and Santa was supposed to come that night. At 3 a.m. Beau’s nurse, a young Jewish woman who volunteered to work for Christmas since she didn’t celebrate it, walked up to his crib and hung a little stocking on his IV pole. See Beau’s Box Page 5-A

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Louisiana’s senate seat last in the nation to be decided MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

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Grand Isle church to hold bible study Thurs.

Gulf Coast Baptist Church will be hosting a Bible Study at Community Center in Grand Isle on Thursday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcomed to attend. For more information, contact 985-258-0988.

Breakfast with Santa set for Dec. 10

Holy Savior Church presents Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 10 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the KC home in Lockport. $5 per person. Come out for some holiday fun, photos with Santa, pancake breakfast, games, crafts and more. All proceeds go to Holy Savior Youth Ministry.

Mom’s Day Out event set for Dec. 10 at LCC

The Larose Civic Center Queens is hosting a Mom’s Day Out fundraiser on Saturday, December 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mom’s can bring their children, ages 5 to 12, for lunch and pictures with Santa, arts and crafts, a space walk, movies and much more. $20 per child. Early registration is encouraged. Call the LCC at

Free Hunter Ed. class to be held Dec. 10, 11

The LPSO will host a free Hunter Education Classroom Course and a Hunter Education Field Day from December 10, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to December 11, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for anyone ages 10 or older. Participants must attend both days of the class and pass a written and practical exam to be certified. The next Field Day will be offered on Wednesday, December 14, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 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.

Chamber to hold banquet Dec. 14

The Lafourche Chamber of Commerce will honor award recipients at their annual awards banquet set for Wednesday, Dec. 14. Keynote speaker for will be Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Secretary Don Pierson. Pierson is a graduate of West Point Military Academy. This event serves as the Chamber’s year-end fundraiser, which includes a silent auction featuring items from local businesses and organizations. Reservations are re-

quired to attend the 7:00 p.m. dinner, being held at the Larose Civic Center, and may be made by contacting the Chamber at 985-693-6700, or by emailing lin@lafourchechamber .com or by visiting www.lafourchechamber.co m.

Cajun Cruisers to host toy run Dec. 10

The Cajun Cruisers will be hosting their annual Toy Run on Saturday, December 10 at 1 p.m. at Rouses Supermarket in Larose. Santa will also make an appearance

LRD3 basketball registration ongoing

The deadline to register for LRD#3 Adult Basketball is December 26. Registration is open to men and women, age 18 and up. Individuals and teams welcomed. Contact Desi Sanders at 665-0478 for more info.

Shelf Space By: Katina Gaudet

Enjoy the holidays, a holiday safari at your library Santa and Mrs. Claus aren’t the only ones you’ll see making special stops at the Lafourche Parish Public Library this holiday season. The educators with Animal Tales are returning to the library’s three main branches for a holiday safari that will feature up-close encounters with surprise animals this December. Learn more about these exotic animals and enjoy interacting in the show, if you like. Animal Tales will visit Lockport Branch Library at 1 p.m. on December 27; and the South Lafourche Branch Library at 4 p.m. on December 27. These programs are free and open to the public. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus coming to town Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their annual appearances at several branches of the Lafourche Parish Public Library. Children can pass along their wish lists to Santa, and families can take photos with Santa or Mrs. Claus at the library. Bring your camera for photos. These programs are also free and open to the public. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit the Golden Meadow Branch Library. Mrs. Claus will visit the library at 4 p.m. on December 7, and Santa will make a stop beginning at 4:30 p.m. on December 13. Mrs. Claus will lead children in a special holidaythemed story hour at 10:30

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Raffle to benefit local child with cancer

Raffle tickets are being sold to raise funds for oneyear-old Jace Guidry who was diagnosed with liver cancer and had to undergo surgery and is now undergoing chemotherapy. He is the son of Aaron Guidry and Shannon David. For a $20 donation, the ticket will be entered into an auction for one of the following items: pink Cricket 22 long rifle with scope, black Cricket 22 long rifle with scope, Remington 770 243 with scope or a Escort Extreme black synthetic 3” 28” long 12 GA. Drawing dates will be on January 2, 9, 16 and 23. Winners need not be present. Tickets are being sold at Tom’s Texaco Station, AM Supply, Moran’s Convenience Store, Cajun Pecan House, Just for Him Galliano, Mama’s Kitchen and Renovations. For more information email Ben Autin at autinben@hotmail.com or via www.facebook.com/ben.au tin.9. a.m. on December 8 at the Lockport Branch Library. Tell Santa what you’d like for Christmas when he visits the South Lafourche Branch Library in Cut Off from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on December 14. The library will provide a free photo with Santa at a later date. The Raceland Branch Library will host its annual Christmas Caroling and Christmas Celebration beginning at 3 p.m. on December 20. Enjoy carol singing and take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Children of all ages can take photos with Mrs. Claus, who will read stories to them, when she visits the Gheens Branch Library at 4:30 p.m. on December 20. Mrs. Claus will visit the Larose Branch Library at 11:30 a.m. on December 22 during a special holiday-themed story hour. There are many other holiday-themed events to enjoy at your local library branches. Visit the library’s online calendar at www.lafourche.org or stop by your local branch.

Letters and Opinions

Why are Leeville businesses being shunned for Hobie event?

What was to be a much needed, economic impact for Leeville, has become managed chaos at best. The Hobie World Fishing Championship kayak event, has been nothing but, thanks to the Visit Lafourche Tourism Office. Not one Leeville retailer is referenced in a specific visitor’s guide for the Hobie competition. Tourism is funding social events and other provisions for the tournament. Staff members take credit for bringing the event to the Lafourche Parish, which is simply not true. However, if you are touting your agency responsible, then you are equally responsible for this disrespectful blow to Leeville and its businesses. The Tourism Office also deemed Leeville was not suitable for the welcome reception and the awards ceremony. They chose Fourchon as their designated location. Why didn’t they just launch in Four-

chon, for this is the only component of the tournament, Leeville is being used for? They aren’t even using live bait, artificial only. This is all truly disappointing for the community of Leeville. The following web link brings users to the tourism guide for the Hobie event: http://hobiefishingworlds.c om/local-area-infor mation/. Janet Rhodus, Golden Meadow Launch Leeville 501(c)(3) Non-Profit

EDITOR’S NOTE: Opinions expressed are strictly those of the letter writer and not of this newspaper. Letters should be brief and to the point. They must include the writer’s signature, address and daytime telephone number (which will not be published). Initials and pen names will not be accepted. Letters from the same writer are not published when they follow frequently upon another. Also, Letters to the Editor should pertain to issues of concern from our readers. Examples include: • Responding to another writer's letter to the editor. • Commenting on a current issue being debated by a governing body – local, regional or national. • Remarking on materials (such as a news story) that have appeared in a previous edition. Such letters may either be critical or praising. • Correcting a perceived error or misrepresentation. Letters to the Editor are not avenues to use to send personal thanks from one individual to another.

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EXPERIENCED • KNOWLEDGEABLE • DEDICATED Vote for change; but also, vote for someone who has the training and experience to do the job! Lockport has many great qualities. We need to continue to make Lockport a destination. We have many issues and I am the candidate with the ability to resolve them as your Mayor. I am experienced with managing budgets along with motivating, delegating, and assigning duties and responsibilities with training of personnel.

VOTE FOR THE CANDIDATE WHO CAN DO THE JOB! “For more than 20 years I have been involved in different boards and positions in the Town of Lockport. For the past 16 years I have been a Councilman and for the past four years I have been the Mayor Pro-Temp. I have the experience, training, and knowledge to serve as your Mayor.”

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West Larose Vertical Lift Bridge to close for extended time

The West Larose Vertical Lift Bridge on LA 1 crossing the Intracoastal Canal Waterway, will be closed continuously to vehicular traffic beginning at 7:00 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 to 5:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23. This closure is necessary for crews and equipment to install new movable traffic barrier components and machinery. This is a 24-hour/day closure. ___

US rig count up 4 this week to 597; Texas adds 7

and natural gas in the U.S. increased by four this week to 597. A year ago, 737 rigs were active. Depressed energy prices have curtailed exploration, although the rig count has been rising in recent weeks. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 477 rigs sought oil and 119 explored for natural gas this week. One was listed as miscellaneous. Texas gained seven rigs, Wyoming increased by four and Oklahoma gained two. Louisiana declined by four, Colorado and North Dakota each fell by two and Utah lost one. Alaska, Arkansas, California, Kansas, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia were unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May at 404. ___

BP to push ahead with big oil project in the Gulf of Mexico

HOUSTON (AP) — BP PLC is moving ahead with a $9 billion oil project in the Gulf of Mexico after a costcutting redesign, a sign of confidence about future prices for crude. The UK-based oil giant announced it would continue with the second phase of its Mad Dog project off the Louisiana coast

just a day after OPEC ministers agreed to cut production, a move that sparked a rally in oil prices. BP said, however, that the project would be profitable even at or below current oil prices. BP spokesman Jason Ryan said the OPEC decision did not affect the company’s decision. BP said the project was redesigned to use a different type of floating platform, lowering the cost to $9 billion. It will be capable of pumping up to 140,000 barrels of oil per day from as many as 14 wells, compared with the 80,000 barrels a day capacity of the project’s first phase. Production is expected to begin in late 2021 The slump in oil prices has led companies like Exxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron to cut back sharply on investment in new major projects. Since January, however, oil prices have rebounded from under $30 a barrel. BP said it plans to add 800,000 barrels a day of new production through 2020. On Friday, benchmark U.S. crude was trading at more than $51 a barrel and Brent crude, the standard for the price of international oils, was over $54.

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Mr. and Mrs. John and Dodi Charpentier announce the engagement of their daughter Brittney Charpentier to Brocke Marretta, son of Mr. and Mrs. David and Ginger Marretta. The wedding will take place at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Lawrence and Rose Charpentier and Daniel and Gail Callais. The prospective groom is the grandson of Jody and the late Ronnie Marretta and Gary and Virgie Pierce

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Chabert

Pastor Joyce Duplantis and Bill Chabert were married in a private ceremony on November 4, 2016, performed by Minister Gail Billiot. The groom is the son of Louverda and the late Edwis Chabert and the bride is the daughter of Evangelist George and Edna Duet.

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“We serve a lot of homebound clients who cannot do for themselves, so we’re trying to keep the clients out of the nursing home and as independent as possible,” she said. If the renewal fails, said Rodriguez, the agency would likely have to cancel some services. Residents of the town of Golden Meadow will be offered an opportunity to vote for renewal of two taxes of 5.09 mills each, to begin in 2017 and run until 2026, for levees and drainage. Finally, all voters will be asked to decide if the Home Rule Charter should be amended to limit the number of terms a Parish President and Council members may serve. The council approved putting the measure on the ballot in an 8-1 vote in August. Aaron “Bo” Melvin and Corey Perrillioux, both first-term councilmen, proposed the measure. The sole vote against putting the issue on the ballot came from 33-year council veteran Daniel Lorraine of south Lafourche, who said recently that if the measure passes he would continue fighting it. Amendment 1 would change the Charter to limit the Parish President from being a candidate for reelection for the term immediately following his/her second term as President. Amendment 2 would change the Charter to limit a Council member from being a candidate for reelection for the term immediately following his/her third consecutive term as Council member. They would take effect with the 2020-2023 terms. The polls will be open on Election Day, Saturday, Dec. 10, from 7 a.m. through 8 p.m. Visit geauxvote.com for information. View sample ballots at https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/ Ballot/Index?uid=30&load=Sid eBallot

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state to help solidify his path to victory, which is considered all but certain barring some last-minute bombshell. GOP state Treasurer John Kennedy is the clear front-runner in the runoff

against Democrat Foster Campbell, a state utility regulator and cattle farmer. A recent poll from Baton Rouge-based Southern Media and Opinion Research showed Kennedy with a 14-point lead. Republicans will have a slim 52-48 Senate majority next year if they hold the Louisiana seat, which is open because GOP incumbent David Vitter didn’t seek re-election. The two runoff candidates, both in Louisiana politics for decades, were the top vote-getters in the November primary among 24 contenders for the seat. A former state senator before his current elected position with the Public Service Commission, Campbell is an unabashed populist known for his rants against “Big Oil,” his push to lessen the costs of prisoner phone calls and his criticism of utilities’ spending on executive perks. The north Louisiana native tells voters he “won’t be in anybody’s shirt pocket” in Washington. He talks openly about manmade climate change. He opposes efforts to repeal President Barack Obama’s health law. He supports a minimum wage hike. “I’m a populist. I’m not ashamed of it,” he said. “I am what I am. I represent people.” He’s also a decidedly Louisiana Democrat — strongly opposed to abortion, with a recent ad that showed him loading a shotgun to highlight his support for gun rights. A former state revenue secretary and lawyer, the Oxford-educated Kennedy is in his fifth term as treasurer. In that role, he’s repeatedly clashed with Louisiana’s governors on financial issues, raising his own profile in the process. Kennedy highlights his support for Trump and Campbell’s vote for Democrat Hillary Clinton. The Republican contender got in-person support Saturday from Vice Presidentelect Mike Pence, who headlined a New Orleans rally and fundraiser for Kennedy on the final day of early voting. Pence urged voters to back the state treasurer, saying he and the president-elect support Kennedy “100 percent” because he’ll be a strong partner to advance Trump’s agenda in Con-

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gress. “We need John Kennedy in the United States Senate. We truly do,” Pence told several hundred people assembled in an airport hangar. “By electing John Kennedy as your next senator, you’re going to put an exclamation point at the end of a great American victory in 2016.” Kennedy pledges to guard people’s money “like it was my own,” and one of the regular features of his speeches involves listing government-financed contracts that he calls outrageous spending, like millions to “study the effects of Swedish massage on bunny rabbits.” With Republicans already securing a majority in the Senate, Louisiana’s race has drawn only modest attention. In many political circles, the seat already is assumed to be safely in GOP hands, since Trump won 58 percent of the vote in Louisiana. The Republican Party has poured resources and staff into Louisiana to boost Kennedy’s campaign. While the state Democratic Party is helping Campbell, the national party structure has largely ignored the race, appearing to write off Campbell’s chances. Donations for Campbell have streamed in from around the nation amid rallying cries that the seat is the last chance Democrats have to bolster resistance efforts to Trump’s presidency. Actors John Leguizamo and Debra Messing have urged support for Campbell on social media. “I think every liberal in America has sent him a check, from every disappointed Clinton supporter,” Kennedy said. Also to be settled on Louisiana’s Dec. 10 ballot are the country’s last two U.S. House seats. In the 3rd District, two Republicans are vying for the job: Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle and former sheriff’s Capt. Clay Higgins, dubbed the “Cajun John Wayne” for his Crime Stoppers segments that drew national attention. Louisiana’s 4th District race is a partisan competition between Republican state Rep. Mike Johnson and Democratic lawyer Marshall Jones. ___

remarkable. Now at threeyears-old, he’s where he should be despite all of his challenges. The likelihood of the tumor returning is low, but MRIs are still needed yearly until he turns five. In December 2014, John and Monica decided they wanted to give back to the hospital and to help provide gifts for children the way others did for theirs. So they began a toy drive they call Beau’s Box. “There were actually a lot of babies and some children who didn’t have family with them in the hospital. We got to experience their joy upon waking up on Christmas morning to gifts from Santa and we felt we needed to keep that going,” said Monica. In its first year, Beau’s Box collected 150 presents. Last year they collected more than 650. All gifts must be new and unwrapped. There are 14 drop off locations in Lafourche and Terrebonne where gifts can be placed in boxes. The Kyzar family will begin picking up the collection boxes on December 12 to bring to Ochsner on the

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December 14 so the gifts can be sorted, sanitized and wrapped. Donations should be delivered to the drop boxes by the morning of December 12. Local drop off locations include: AM Supply, Dr. Gary Birdsall’s Clinic, Dollar General (Golden Meadow and Lockport), Expert Technology, Family Dollar (Larose, Cut Off, Raceland), Town of Golden Meadow, and Lil’ Sweet Peas Boutique (Cut Off and Houma). For a list of locations in Terrebonne Parish, visit their website at www.beausbox.com. The greatest need is for gifts for infants and teenagers, but all gifts are appreciated. For a list of item ideas, visit www.ochsner.org/services/ child-life-services and scroll down to the more info / donations section. All items must be new. Used items, latex balloons, food items, games, toys, video games or movies that are violent or inappropriate for children cannot be accepted. “We’re hoping that despite the economy we still have a good turn out. Any-

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thing we can do is wonderful for the children and their families,” said Monica. So this Christmas as you make your list and check it twice, add in a spot for Beau’s Box and remember that the gift will go to a child who needs a little extra holiday spirit now more than ever.

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To the citizens of the town of Lockport:

As you know this Saturday, Dec. 10 is Election Day and we have a very important decision to make concerning our town. I truly believe that it is time for a change and I am the man that is ready to work for you, the people. I am retired after 35 years of owning and operating a contracting business. With 35 years of experience, I have the knowledge to lead our town employees to fix the problems we have, rather than spending extra money on outside contractors. I also think it is very important that the people are able to reach our elected officials. I will be a full time Mayor who will be available to the people. I believe the people of Lockport are tired of the empty promises that are made every four years. It's time to elect a man who will actually do what he says. Our roads are full of potholes and need to be resurfaced. There is still extensive work that needs to be done concerning the drainage and sewage in town. We also have a serious problem with blighted properties. These things definitely need attention in order for new businesses to want to move in and in turn bring new revenue to the town. I would like to work alongside of you to make the necessary changes that would bring pride to our community that we all love. I ask that you would allow me to be the voice you deserve.

The pictures below speak volumes. Can we really afford 4 more years of this type of experience? You be the judge!

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Shall the Town of Golden Meadow, State of Louisiana (the “Town”), levy a special tax of five and nine hundredths (5.09) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Town (an estimated $52,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of (10) years, beginning with the year 2017 and ending with the year 2026, for the purpose of maintaining levees in the Town of Golden Meadow

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She then brought in about a dozen wrapped gifts with tags displaying not only Beau’s name, but also Jack’s name. “God has a way of showing you who God is and that He is with you. I knew at that moment, everything was going to be alright. Even though this nurse didn’t believe in the same things we did, she still helped to spread hope on Christmas,” said Monica. Monica watched as nurses hung mobiles and stockings near the cribs of the babies in the ICU unit. They had gifts for the patients and their siblings. Jack woke up the next morning along with many other children in Ochsner’s Hospital for Children and saw that Santa really did find his way to them. For a moment, everyone forgot about sickness and pain as the children’s eyes lit up with joy. Beau was eventually released from the hospital and his progress has been

Citizens of Lockport, it’s so important to go out and vote this Saturday. Please don’t sit idly by and let these things continue for another four years!

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Martin had learned his first lesson, although I have no idea what it is. Dear readers, my only request is that you “Remember me when the candlelights are gleaming. Remember me at the close of a long, long day. It would be so sweet when all alone I’m dreaming, just to know you still remember me.”

“In a Small Pond” By Leroy Martin

A fond farewell

Goodbye and farewell are sad words and usual spoken when parting from a friend or discarding mementos of a failed romance. But when a dentist pulls out an absessed tooth or a podiatrist relieves you of an ingrown toenail you can usually sing “Na! Na! Na! Hey! Hey! Hey! Goodbye!” (song by Leka and Decarle). This is a sad “goodbye and “farewell” because I am writing my last “In a Small Pond” as I announced in my column two weeks ago when I thanked my readers and the Lafourche Gazette staff who have edited, corrected and made better my rambling memoirs and recollections. I am sure I will find something to fill my rapidly relinquishing days as I am negotiating with a publisher who wants to edit and print my past

columns. He does however require me to write a prologue and an epilogue and as soon as I find out what those two things are I’ll get right on it. It’s a nonprofit charitable organization so you won’t get it delivered on your driveway free, but keep being loyal to TLG because they have endured me for over two years. I leave with a few funny moments from my youthful dreams of becoming an athlete when I hurled a brand new basketball about 50 feet from the homemade hoop, landing on the highway where a kind motorist put it out of its misery. Thankfully my two first cousins, Lanny “Goose” and Curtis “Che-kin” Martin salvaged the Martin family’s athletic legend. My next dream was to become a “great” musician. I did become that, but line out the “great” part. I thought about poli-

Louisiana residents reminded to get annual flu vaccine December marks beginning of peak flu season

Baton Rouge, La. – The Louisiana Department of Health reminds state residents to get their annual flu shot if they have not done so already. An annual flu vaccine is recommended for everyone older than six months who does not have a complicating condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Flu activity has been low so far this year in Louisiana, but it usually increases and peaks between December and February, according to the CDC. Because the flu shot takes two weeks to offer full protection, now is the perfect time to get your shot before flu activity increases. “We urge people to get a flu vaccine now as the shot is the most effective way to protect yourself from the flu,” said Dr. Frank Welch, immunization medical director for the Louisiana Department of Health. “Recognizing that the flu can easily spread in a school, the workplace and any location where people congregate, the vaccine is the easiest

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and best way to protect yourself and others from a virus that can be deadly.” Getting a flu shot is crucial for some people. This includes babies and young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions or people 65 years and older. People in each of these groups may be at higher risk for serious flu complications. The flu shot protects individuals from getting the flu, and it also keeps people from spreading it to others who are more vulnerable. The vaccine is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women, who can pass on antibodies to their babies that will help protect them. Flu shots are now available at Parish Health Units, local pharmacies, clinics, doctor’s offices and federally qualified (community) health centers. Check flushot.healthmap.org for a flu shot provider near you. Additionally, you can help stop the spread of the flu virus by developing some healthy everyday habits. - Cough and sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue and throw the tissue in the trash. - Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based sanitizer. - Avoid close contact with sick people. - If you are sick, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone and limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from spreading the flu. If you do get sick with the flu, contact your doctor to see if you should take an antiviral medication. Visit fighttheflu.la.gov for more information and resources.

tics but after coming in sixth in a 6-candidate race for seventh grade president, I abandoned that … well for 40 more years. Then I wanted to become a “big star” recording artist and “famous” songwriter. I did that, too, but scratch out “big star” and “famous”. To be those things you had to sell many, many recordings, which I didn’t, and be a writer or co-writer of many hit songs, which I wasn’t. I had some success as a part-time radio disc jockey for 33 years and held public office for 47 years. Oh! I also wrote a few newspaper columns. When my mother entered me in Golden Meadow Elementary school, in her broken English she told my teacher, “My son’s very smart. He knows his letters and numbers and a national anthem. His aunt and I taught him.” “Why that’s great,” replied the teacher, “he’s one I won’t have to worry about.” So I was the first one called in class. “We have a smart boy who already knows his numbers and alphabet, and Leroy Martin will now recite them.” I said, “Huh?” I couldn’t understand her and a classmate whis-

pered “les numero”. “I began, un, deux, trois, quatre.” The teacher said, “Wait, Leroy, I think there’s been a misunderstanding here”. She then spoke to me in French, “Leu Lettre”, and I began, “ah, bay, say, day,” and she said, “Les jour,” and I went on with “Dimanche, Landee, Mardi, mecredi” and as she and the class began to laugh, I turned red. Then she continued in French, “Leroy, you have all this knowledge, but all in French? Can you speak or understand English?” “UN petite peu,” I answered. She continued in French, “I hate to ask, but the National Anthem you know, would you sing it?” I began: “Allons en’fant du la patric, le jour de gloire ET arrive,” and she joined in and we sang the whole song Le’Marciese, the French National Anthem. We had a good laugh and she said, “Now my job, according to Louisiana law, is to make you and your classmates forget the French language.” All my classmates spoke French, of course, but not all the details that my mother and aunt had so thoroughly taught me. I had so much more than them to forget. Thus Leroy

(Lines from an old song, Remember Me!) And now to remember my closing good bye … it was “Hi Yo, Silver, Away”. No it was “Here’s looking at you kid”. Not even close. I am a simple man and I want to leave you with a simple BYE NOW!

Comments are welcomed at: leroymartin1929@gmail.com

Savor the Flavor winners

Pictured is Amy Adams (center) and Trudy Adams (right) claiming the Savor the Flavor Championship title for 2016. They are pictured with their sponsor, Wayne “Rescue Wayne” Bourgeois, Jr. Their incredible brisket with bacon and bourbon sauce clinched the deal. The Savor the Flavor benefit was held by the Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum on October 29.

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PRAYING FOR OUR FAMILIES, COMMUNITY AND NATION. ...Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.

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Saints desperate to address their own volatility GUERRY SMITH Associated Press

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton has been known to echo a catch phrase from his mentor, Bill Parcells, who’d mock media coverage of NFL teams by saying it’s either a “crisis or carnival” from week to week, depending on the most recent result. Payton hasn’t used that line lately, though. Perhaps it’s because his team’s results really have vacillated that wildly over the past two games, from a dominant 49-21 rout of the Los Angeles Rams two games ago to an anemic 28-13 loss at home to Detroit on Sunday. The lack of consistency has left New Orleans (5-7) mired in mediocrity for the third consecutive year. The Saints also know any continuation of their recent up-and-down performances won’t get them to the postseason; even running the table over their final four games might not be enough. “If it was easy enough to figure out why, we’d press a button to fix it,” said tight end Coby Fleener, whose dropped pass in the end zone just before halftime forced the Saints to settle for a field goal against Detroit. “It’s not that easy to figure out.” Two games behind NFC South co-leaders Tampa Bay and Atlanta, New Orleans still has a chance to make up most of that ground. It faces the Buccaneers twice in the next three weeks — this Sunday in Tampa and in the Superdome on Dec. 24 — and closes at the Falcons. New Orleans’ other game is at fellow wild-card contender Arizona (5-6-1). The Saints likely need to win their final four games just to give themselves a chance, but the last time they had a streak that long was when they started 5-0 in 2013. They have not won more than two in a row this year. Payton initially lambasted his team for a sluggish performance after Sunday’s loss, but backtracked somewhat on Monday after reviewing video of the game. “I was frustrated with how sloppy it was,” Payton said. “Guys were playing with great effort, but it was the antithesis of how we wanted to look. It wasn’t sharp. We had eight penalties, and those are the things we’ve got to have cleaned up by this time of the year.” Detroit, which had trailed in the fourth quarter of its first 11 games, led all the way in the Big Easy. The New Orleans offense, which has spent most of the season ranked No. 1 in the league, was its biggest problem against Detroit. But the Saints also will need to pay better attention to detail on defense. Detroit nickel and dimed its way down the field through three quarters with only one gain of 20 or more yards, but got a huge payoff on Matthew Stafford’s 66-yard touchdown pass to Golden Tate in the fourth period. Payton said safety Von Bell stayed in the center of the field too long and should have been over to make a play on the ball. The Saints also struggled to keep Stafford in the pocket, contributing to his 341-yard day. “It’s something we were harping on all week, but that’s what was happening,” cornerback Delvin Breaux said. Stafford is “a very athletic guy, and once he gets out of the pocket,

he can make all the throws.” Tampa Bay quarterback Jameis Winston presents a similar problem. He has thrown 15 touchdown passes and only four interceptions as the Bucs have won six of eight, including their last four. “He’s surprisingly athletic,” said Saints rookie defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins, a first-round pick out of Louisville who faced Winston when he was at Florida State. “He may not look fast or nimble on film, but trying to get your

hands on him is a task. He’s going to try to move and get the ball to his playmakers.” A loss on Sunday would virtually guarantee the Saints a third straight year out of the playoffs. Along with Jacksonville, New Orleans is one of two teams that have not been above. 500 at any point since the start of the 2014 season. “It’s got to be better or else guys will realize what happens when you don’t win,” right tackle Zach Strief, now in his 11th sea-

son under the Payton regime, said ominously. “There will be guys who aren’t here. It’s the nature of the business.” NOTES: Payton declined to confirm the specifics of the lower-right leg injury to TE Josh Hill, who was hurt against Detroit. Without Hill, who has 15 catches, Fleener and John Phillips are the Saints’ only tight ends. Said Payton: “We started the season with two for the early part of the year. We’ll see how the roster shapes up and what we want to do.” ___

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GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: Thursday, December 8 from 7am till at 474 Chester Lee St., Larose, LA 70373. Clothes (womens and baby girls), mens work clothes, name brand uniforms, toys, other. _________________ Garage Sale: 264 East 37th Street in Cut Off on Saturday, December 10 from 7am to 2pm. Early birds are welcomed on Friday afternoon. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, December 8 from 8am to 3pm at 143 Ernest Moise Lane in Galliano. Lots of stuff. Ladies, mens and kids clothes. _________________ Garage Sale: 185 East 74th Place; December 8, 9, 10; 9am to 4pm; satsumas, pecans, lemons, Christmas trees and decorations, toys, comforters, boots, sheets, pots and pans, silverware sets, dishes, m/w wallets, clothing all sizes, great Christmas gifts. Everything new! Weather permitting. _________________ Huge Garage Sale: Little bit of everything. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 8 and 9 from 7am till at 181 East 25th Place, Larose. Early birds welcome. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday, December 8 and 9 from 8am to 5pm at 107 West 122 Street in Galliano. Lots of everything. _________________ Indoor Estate Sale: at 334 West 54th Street. Sunday, December 11 from 8am to 4pm; and Monday, December 12 from 7am to 4pm. lots of everything. Entertainment center, $50. Computer desk, etc. _________________ Craft Sale: 17926 West 167th Street; December 8, 9, 10; 8am til. Stocking stuffers, cemetery flower arrangements, Christmas ornaments, and lots of homemade crafts. Come and see all we have. _________________ Indoor Rummage Sale: 245 East 54th; December 8, 9, 10; 7am to 4pm; Christmas trees and decorations, furniture, some of this and that. _________________ 5 Family Garage Sale: Saturday, December 10 at 119 West 26th St., Larose from 8am to 2pm. Lots of everything. Men, women, children clothing and shoes; toys; housewares; holiday items; furniture; electronics; and much more! No Early Birds. _________________

Annual Christmas Garage Sale: Thursday, December 8 at 11360 Hwy 1, 154 Alida Lane, north Larose; last house in back; north of Intracoastal. Childrens clothes, shoes and toys; dishes, pots and pans; adult, men and womens clothes; lots of purses, shoes and jewelry; knick knacks; mirrors and pictures; quilts and blankets; pillows and sheets; rain or shine. We welcome early birds on Wednesday. _________________ 4 Family Yard Sale: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 8, 9, 10 after 8am at 220 West 9th Street. Larose. _________________ Garage Sale: Saturday, December 10 at 108 East 37th St., Cut Off. Baby boy clothes, up to 24 months, baby girl, children, adult clothes, porcelain dolls, movies, CD’s, and toys. _________________ Garage Sale: Saturday, December 10 from 8am to 3pm at 17476 Double “G” in Galliano (near Fire Central). Nothing will be viewed/ sold before Saturday. No early birds. A portion of funds raised are being donated to charity. _________________

HELP WANTED

Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. and days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs paid related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux. EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ K-Mar Supply, Fourchon location is now accepting applications for ALL POSITIONS. Full time and Part Time. Candidate must be a fast learner, can multi-task, and selfmotivated. Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Road, Fourchon, LA 70357. NAPA, next door to Kajun Truck Stop. No phone calls please. MUST SPEAK ENGLISH. Must have valid drivers license. Must meet TWIC card requirements. Some transportation available (to and from work). _________________ Hiring 100 ton Captain. Must have current 100 ton license, towing endorsement & TWIC. Benefits, Small Inland Tug Company. FMI call Mark at 985-6372482. _________________

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MLS 121017: This newly renovvated 2BR, 2ba cottage boasts 1,885 2ba. 1 885 total sqqftft of space and sits on an 80’ x 221’ lot. It includes a two-car carport and a storage shed, has central A/C and heat, a window unit u and an attic fa fan. It’s priced to sell at $129,800! Call Addy Leg gendre for a showing!

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SERVICES

We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________ Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985-258-7645. _________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________ TCR Computer Upgrades and Repair $65 Flat Rate. Software and Hardware not included. Call 985258-7039 or 985-2424046, ask for Angie or Tom respectfully. _________________ Quality Construction of Lafourche, LLC Kenny Robichaux Specializing in remodeling, additions, sheds, wooden fences, interior and exterior painting, metal and shingle roofing, etc. Call us for any of your needs at 985-693-3332 or 985804-0297. _________________ Need a babysitter? Reliable, dependable babysitter has openings for up to 4 children. Call Lee at 985-696-1984. _________________

Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ Off The Bone Processing Smoked sausage, jerky, burritos, tamales, and 15 types of sausage. Vacuum packing. 10% off first month. 985-291-1579. _________________ 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. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ 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. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail.com _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________

NOTICES

POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located across from the office is not allowed! Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________ DG LOUISIANA, LLC is applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Lafourche at the following locations: Dollar General Store #7230, 1447 Highway 20, Thibodaux, LA 70301-6246 Dollar General Store #13630, 1076 Hwy 1, Thibodaux, LA 703013192 Dollar General Store #14617, 2800 Bayou Blue Rd., Houma, LA 10364-4408 Dollar General Store #15623, 3410 Bayou Blue Road, Gray, LA 70359 Dollar General Store #1288, 805 Saint Mary St., Thibodaux, LA 70301-6601 Dollar General Store #2197, 1608 Canal Blvd., Thibodaux, LA 70301-5223 Dollar General Store #10307, 355 N Canal Blvd., Thibodaux, LA 70301-2912 Officers of DG LOUISIANA, LLC are: STEVEN RAY DECKARD, JOHN WILLIAM GARRATT, II and JAMES WILLIAM THORPE _________________

MLS 123128: 123128 This Thi 3BR, 3BR 2BA ranch style home has 1468 sqftft of living spacce and 2344 sqft total area. It’s located on a 449’ x 583’ lot in Galliano. It has a large garagge, new appliances and won’t last long at $$120,000! Call Addy Leg gendre for a showing!

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PRAYERS

PRAYER TO ST. RAYMOND Glorius St. Raymond, compassionate and loving patron of those who suffer, I laden with troubles cast myself at your feet and beg you to protect me. Take my petition I pray to the throne of Christ that my prayer having been granted through your intercession I might obtain my request. Amen. _________________________

MEMORIALS

In Memory of

ADAM “PEANUT” MORGAN, JR.

On Your Birthday i n Heaven Born: 12/10/1957 Died: 03/04/2013 Love, Your Wife, Clara Morgan Children, Grandchildren, and Great Granddaughter __________

Happy Birthday

BARBARA CHOUEST

Sunrise: 12/8/1943 Sunset: 7/19/2014 I still hear the songs, I still see the lights. I still feel your love on cold wintery nights. I still share your hopes and all of your cares; I’ll even remind you to please say your prayers. I just want to tell you, you still make me proud; you stand head and shoulders above all the crowd. Keep trying each moment, to stay in his grace; I came here before you to help set your place. You don’t have to be perfect all of the time. He forgives you the slip, if you continue the climb. To my family and friends, please be thankful today. I’m still close beside you, in a new special way. I love you all dearly, now don’t shed a tear. Cause I’m spending my Christmas with Jesus this year. Love and Miss you dearly, Husband, Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Friends __________

Happy Heavenly Birthday, My Son, BRYAN HUBERT JAMES

Sunrise: 12-7-1978 Sunset: 12-14-2011 Happy 38th birthday my precious son. It’s also nearing the anniversary since you’ve been gone. I know you are celebrating with Jesus and family there, with no illness in sight, just love everywhere. I know your birthday is decorated in gold, where the years come and go, and you never grow old. I know you are safe, even though you’re away. I love you and miss you more and more everyday. Forever missed and loved. Mom, Paul, Deke, Tahj, Neko and Family and Friends __________

OBITUARIES

FREDDIE DOUCET

Freddie J. Doucet, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away on Sunday, December 4, at the age of 94. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Tuesday, December 6, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow at 11 a.m. Visitation was at the Church from 9 until 11 a.m. Burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Joyce Eschette (Louis), Audrey Luke (the late Roy), Lois Oliver (Mike); 1 sister; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 22 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Lena Gisclair Doucet; parents, Firmin and Alice Doucet; 6 brothers; 2 sisters; 1 grandson, Brian Ledet; 3 great-grandsons, Ryan and Justin Boudreaux and Brody Ledet; and 1 greatgreat-granddaughter, Reese Gisclair. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. _____________________________

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OBITUARIES CONT.

JOSEPH LEONARD

Joseph Paul Leonard, 76, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Larose, passed away on Sunday, December 4. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rebecca Nicol Leonard; sons, Kirk Leonard and wife Lillie; Joshua Leonard; granddaughters, Taylor Leonard, Renee’ Bruce and husband Brandon and great granddaughter, Addison Bruce. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Ann Leonard; parents, Joseph Leonard, Jr. and Ena Falgout Leonard; and grandparents, Joseph Leonard, Sr. and Eve Cheramie and Ernest Falgout and Rosa Matherne Falgout. The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown to them during this past year. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ____________________

JUDY LEBLANC

Judy Lafont LeBlanc, 75, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano passed away on December 4. Visitation will take place at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off on Saturday, December 10, from 9 a.m. until service time. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Mrs. Judy is survived by her husband of 49 years, Raymond LeBlanc; children, Melinda Baye, Angela Pitre Pellegrin (Keith), Jan Corcoran (Mike) and Todd Pitre; grandchildren, Jacob, Andie, Aaron, Pamela, and Brii; great grandchildren, Joseph and Lincoln; and sister, June Lafont. Mrs. LeBlanc was preceded in death by her son, Rodney Pitre; grandson, Rusty Baye; parents, Euclid “Ken” and Ezar Lafont; and sister, Carole Pitre. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. ____________________

RONALD BROUSSARD

MARY JANE PITRE

Mary Jane Pitre, 61, a native of Houma and resident of Cut Off passed away on December 3. Visitation will take place on December 8 at Community Bible Church from 10 a.m. until service time. Funeral Services will begin at 4 p.m. with cremation following and burial in the Community Bible Mausoleum at a later date. Mrs. Mary Jane is survived by her husband, Edward “Joe” Pitre; daughters, Jessica Pitre and Rebecca Pitre; grand-dog, Elliot; father, Ralph “Joe” Newman (Betty); brother, Michael Trout (Nancy); sister, Martha Jo Reddick (Bill); and godchild, Mary Jo Reddick. Mrs. Pitre was preceded in death by her mother, Blanch Guilbeau. She worked for the Lafourche Parish School System for 21 years. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the ALS Association in her name: The ALS Association, LA-MS Chapter, P.O. Box 66825, Baton Rouge, LA, 70896. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ____________________

Ronald J. Broussard, 67, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on December 2. Visitation took place on December 5, at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home from 5 until 9 p.m. and on December 6 at Christian Fellowship Church from 8 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass began at 11 a.m. with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery. Mr. Ronald is survived by his wife of 8 years, Sandy Broussard; first wife, Elaine Dyees; children, Angela, Zan (Jane) of Nashville, TN, and Steven; stepchildren, Dawn Jennings (Chris) of Kansas City, MO, Casey Johnfroe (Joey) of Henderson, KY, Nakia Cantu of New Orleans, LA, Derek Cantu (Penny); grandchildren, Bethany, Bailey, John, Alice, Brandon, Sean, Kayla, Tiffany, Devin, Seth, Hannah, and Avelyn; great grandchildren, Brent and Bryce; 4 step greatgrandchildren; brother, Joey of Pooler, GA, Spergan Jr., Rodney, Ralph of California; and sister, Cindy Melancon (Rick) of Baton Rouge. Mr. Broussard was preceded in death by his parents, Spergan Sr. and Velma Broussard; step child, Kirk Cambre; and infant brother, Ray; and sister, Melinda Ballew of Pooler, GA. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. ____________________

Golden Meadow Middle School would like to announce the following students that were chosen as Student of the Month for September. Those students are: 8th grade, Aneesa Bruce and Nathan Aucoin; 7th grade, Isabella Cheramie and Kendall Smith; and 6th grade, Kylie Vigie and Jake Sibille. Pictured with the students is GMMS principal, Mr. Hennessy Melancon.

Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. NOVEMBER 30, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Joshua Bourgeois, 35, Cut Off. Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; simple burglary; hit and run with no personal injury; possession of Tylenol with codeine; possess or distribution of drug paraphernalia; legend drug imprint; failure to drive on right side of road; possession of marijuana (2nd); possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; contempt of court (2 cts); possession of marijuana (3rd). Mario Gonzales, 51, Cut Off. Contempt of court (9 cts). Damien Hebert, 38, Raceland. No license plate; possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams; operating a vehicle with suspended license; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. DECEMBER 1, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Travis Angelle, 43, Henderson. Contempt of court. Hollis Bass, 35, Lockport. Vehicle registration expired; operating a vehicle with suspended license; fugitive. Justin Lawson, 43, Raceland. Contempt of court (3 cts). Melvin McCormick, 24, Thibodaux. Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of controlled dangerous substance; possession of marijuana (1st); possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; contempt of court; violation of probation/ parole. Anthony Moore, 39, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Shawn Mousseau, 39, Gheens. Fugitive. Brett Neely, 24, Raceland. Simple criminal damage to property; disturbing the peace, appearing in an intoxicated condition. Wendy Sampay, 37, Gray. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; disturbing the peace, appearing in an intoxicated condition; possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams. DeJarris Singleton, 28, Belle Rose. Contempt of court (3 cts). Kaylum Thompkins, 17, Raceland. Resisting an officer with force or violence; disturbing the peace; battery of a police officer (2 cts); simple assault (2 cts). Jermany Young, 28, Houma. Fugitive. Cassie Bruce, 37, Cut Off. Violation of probation/ parole. Billy Guerrero, 37, Raceland. Contempt of court (4 cts). Brittany Clement, 32, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Addy Lebouef, 28, Larose. Simple burglary of inhabited dwelling. Lockport Police Department Crystal Babin, 32, Raceland. Contempt of court. Dia Guidroz, 35, Lockport. Contempt of court (2 cts). Louisiana State Police Paul Johnson, 43, Raceland. DWI (2nd); speeding. Benjamin Badon, 46, Gray. DWI (1st); failure to drive on right side of road. John Billiot, 43, Cut Off. DWI (2nd); driving on roadway laned for traffic. DECEMBER 2, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Tsavo Buffert, 37, Gonzales. Contempt of court (2 cts). Ashley Castagnetta, 33,

Larose. Contempt of court (2 cts). Warren Danos, 48, Larose. Contempt of court. Percy Diggs, 37, Houma. Fugitive. Adrian Goodman, 29, Houma. Fugitive (2 cts). Joey Gravois, 42, Morgan City. Contempt of court. Leroy Lebouef, 42, Larose. Battery of a police officer; failure to register and notify as a sex offender; resisting an officer with force or violence. Arthur Morris, 18, Gray. Possession of marijuana (1st); illegal carrying of weapon in presence of controlled dangerous substance. Dexter Owensby, 27, Gheens. Contempt of court. Alvin Carter, 33, Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace. Louisiana State Police Karen Lala, 45, Houma. Failure to drive on right side of road; operating a vehicle with suspended license; contempt of court; inspection tag required; DWI (1st); possession of marijuana (1st). Thibodaux Police Department Dean Keller, 34, Thibodaux. Sexual battery. Dillon Toups, 27, Gheens. Enter/ remain after being forbidden. DECEMBER 3, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Tyler Dupre, 23, Houma. Contempt of court. Kenith Hebert, 28, Gray. Simple burglary; possession of firearm/ carry concealed weapon by convicted felon; possession of a firearm or carrying of a concealed weapon by a person convicted of domestic abuse battery; sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without prescription or order prohibited; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; simple burglary. Justillian Hyde, 38, Houma. Disturbing the peace. Corey Jupiter, 25, Napoleonville. Fugitive. Cody Lansdown, 20, Lockport. Simple burglary; security required; headlights required; simple burglary of inhabited dwelling; aggravated flight from an officer. Wayne Lombas, 46, Cut Off. Theft of a firearm. Corey Mott, 24, Galliano. Contempt of court; fugitive. Derek Toups, 30, Gheens. DWI (1st). Thibodaux Police Department Jeremy Aizen, 29, Labadieville. Simple criminal damage to property; enter/remain after being forbidden (2 cts); anauthorized use of inhabited dwelling; domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Lockport Police Department Jacob Langford, 25, Lockport. Contempt of court (2 cts). DECEMBER 4, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Joshua Hebert, 38, Golden Meadow. Simple criminal damage to property. Erin Serigny, 24, Cut Off. Simple battery (2 cts); theft of a motor vehicle; aggravated battery with dangerous weapon. Herbert Simmons, 40, Raceland. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Deon Bougere, 22, Napoleonville. Fugitive. Yohar Castillo, 39, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts); domestic abuse battery with child endangerment.

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.

A car for Christmas

Danny had recently passed his driving test and decided to ask his father, a pastor of a nearby church, if there was any chance of him getting a car for Christmas. “Okay,” said his father. “I tell you what I’ll do. If you can get your B grades up to A grades, study your bible, and get your hair cut, I’ll consider the matter very seriously.” A couple of months later Danny went back to his father who said, “I’m really impressed by your commitment to your studies. Your grades are excel-

lent and the work you have put into your bible studies is very encouraging. However, I have to say I’m very disappointed that you haven’t had your hair cut yet.” Danny was a smart young man who was never lost for an answer. “Look, dad. In the course of my bible studies I’ve noticed in the illustrations that Moses, John the Baptist, Samson and even Jesus had long hair.” “Yes, I’m aware of that,” replied his father. “But did you also notice they walked wherever they went?”

LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Board

Vacancies

Residency Requirements

Ambulance Service District No. 1

Qualified voter residing in the boundaries of the district

Bayou Blue Fire Protection District

Qualified voter and resident of Bayou Blue Fire Protection district

Commission for Women

Lafourche Parish resident

Communications District

Qualified voter and resident from the South region of the parish

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. 1

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 1 district

Fire Protection District No. 4

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 4 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

Heroes Monument Commission

Fireman that has served for a minimum of 5 years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Heroes Monument Commission

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

Recreation District No. 1

Resident domiciled within Recreation No. 1 district

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

Lafourche Parish resident who is familiar with resources and services for low-income children and families Commission Police Officer employed for a minimum of 5 years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

The deadline for these positions will be Monday, December 12, 2016 @ 1:00 PM 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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Children who lived through Pearl Harbor attack remember 10-A

Wednesday, December 7, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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HONOLULU (AP) — In some ways, it could be any class photo from the 1940s. The sepia-toned image shows 30 fifthgraders — 26 girls and four boys — at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Waikiki. Most are smiling, some look stern. A few have no shoes. Yet this picture is different in one striking way: Each child is holding a bag containing a gas mask, a sign of how war had suddenly broke apart the routines of their adolescence on Dec. 7, 1941. Three of the students, now in their mid-80s and all friends who have kept in touch over the years, reflected recently on the Japanese attack on Pearl

Harbor 75 years ago and the mark it left on their childhoods. Joan Martin Rodby remembered the carefree walks to school, and her family building an air raid shelter in their yard. Florence Seto, who is Japanese-American, recalled sharing ice cream with Rodby, and being worried that her family would be taken away. Emma Veary reminisced about her days singing, and her family covering the windows at night so Japanese pilots couldn’t use the light of homes to guide them. ___ On the morning of Dec. 7, a Sunday, Japanese bombers flew across Oahu and began their assault. Some children climbed onto the roofs of

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homes to see what was happening. The planes were so close to the ground in some cases that they could make out the Rising Sun insignia. Soon, smoke rose over the water, about 10 miles from Veary’s home near Waikiki. Veary, then 11, climbed atop a neighbor’s house. Back then, Waikiki didn’t have any high-rise hotels and condominiums to block the view, so she could see all the way to the naval base. Her parents yelled at her to get down as soon as they heard about the attack. Seto, who lived a few blocks away near homes belonging to Navy families, remembered a neighbor rushing out of her home, screaming about how the Japanese, using an epithet common at the time, had attacked Pearl Harbor. The young Seto ran home, and, using the same word, told her parents, both immigrants from Japan. “That didn’t go over too well,” she said. The attack killed more than 2,300 people, nearly half of them on the battleship USS Arizona. More than 1,100 were injured. After the attack, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered a speech before Congress, calling Dec. 7 a “date which will live in infamy.” The U.S. declared war against Japan. Veary, Seto and Rodby suddenly found themselves living in a war zone, as an ever-present worry about a Japanese invasion permeated life in their island home. ___ About a month or two after the attack, Rodby and her classmates were issued gas masks. Rodby,

who was 10 at the time, remembers being tested on how quickly she could don the mask. At home, her father, who worked at Honolulu Iron Works, built an air raid shelter in their yard. They didn’t know how long the war would last or how long they would need it, so they stocked it with pillows, blankets, dishes and a kerosene lamp to make it comfortable. Her school had air raid trenches dug by parents and volunteers. They were covered with grass, tin or wood so any airplanes flying overhead wouldn’t be able to spot them. Many of Rodby’s war memories are happy ones, though. She recalls walking and skipping the four blocks or so from her home to the school, meeting friends along the way. They’d be a big group by the time they reached campus. ___ Seto said the only scary part of the entire war was when military police, carrying guns with fixed bayonets, showed up at her house looking for her father. Her neighbors, who served in the Navy, suspected he was hoarding food and reported him after he used his painting business truck to load up on Vienna sausage, Spam and rice for friends. Seto’s immigrant parents had trouble communicating with the police. Her brothers explained what their father was doing and gave the police the names of families they were helping. The military police apologized and left, she said. The families who called the police were good friends of the Setos. Their children played with Seto and her siblings. “They were just afraid. It was a

scary time,” she said. Government authorities detained 1,330 Japanese-Americans and Japanese nationals from Hawaii, particularly community leaders like Shinto priests and teachers. Seto said her father was investigated, but she believes he was spared because a business associate vouched for his trustworthiness. But a family friend, a restaurant owner, was deported. “We didn’t know any details except my mother and father would talk about it and then hush up when we would come close by,” she said. Many of Seto’s other memories were happy ones. She had the most fun helping out in the pineapple fields to fill in for men who left to serve in the military. “Everyone did their part,” she said. ___ Soon after the attack began, Veary’s father got a call to go to Pearl Harbor to help rescue sailors. He was a tugboat captain for a local shipping company. Life under the threat of further Japanese attacks meant her family had to cover their windows to block any light from escaping at night. Wardens would patrol neighborhoods and would knock on the door of offending houses. But there were plenty of light-hearted moments, too. During the holidays, Veary’s brother and sister would bring servicemen they met on the bus home to eat food cooked by their mother and their neighbors. “We weren’t a well-todo family, but whatever we had we liked to share,” Veary said. Veary would occasionally hear from some of them, until a few years ago.

Bid notice

Sealed bids for supplying limestone, sand, and/or other suitable approved material used for site development for a period of one (1) year from January 15, 2017 to January 14, 2018 to be delivered and tailgate spread in the Galliano and Fourchon areas as directed by the Commission will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission located at 16829 East Main, Galliano, LA 70354 until 2:05 PM on Friday, January 6, 2017 at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. Any bids submitted must be on the forms obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. Sealed bids can be hand delivered, mailed to P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354 or submitted online through the website address below. Copies of detailed proposal shall be examined online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfp.php?cid=68 or obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission in person or by calling 985-632-6701. The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, and to waive informalities. CHETT CHIASSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION 11/30/2016 12/7/2016 12/14/2016

Bid notice

Sealed bids for supplying MidGrade (89 Octane) unleaded gasoline and Off Highway, dyed diesel fuel for a period of one (1) year to be delivered weekly to the Fourchon Warehouse and as needed to the Galliano Warehouse and Airport will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission until 2:00 PM on Friday, January 6, 2017 at its office at 16829 East Main, Galliano, Louisiana, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. Any bids submitted must be on the forms obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. Sealed bids can be hand delivered, mailed to P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354 or submitted online through the website address below. Copies of detailed proposal shall be examined online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfp.php?cid=68 or obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission in person or by calling 985-632-6701. The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, and to waive informalities. CHETT CHIASSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION 11/30/2016 12/7/2016 12/14/2016