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Fall commencement set for this Saturday
THIBODAUX — Entergy New Orleans CEO Charles L. Rice Jr. will deliver the keynote address for Nicholls State University’s fall commencement. Nicholls will award more than 650 degrees during three ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12 in Stopher Gymnasium. Rice, who has overseen Entergy’s operations since 2010, is currently coordinating the largest natural gas rebuild effort in the utility industry’s history following pipe damages sustained during Hurricane Katrina. Following recordbreaking numbers of graduates over the past four years, Nicholls will hold three commencement ceremonies to accommodate graduates and their guests. Ceremonies each require a ticket for admission, and will begin at 9 a.m. for College of Arts and Sciences, at noon for College of Business Administration and College of Nursing and Allied Health, and at 3 p.m. for College of Education. Nicholls will livestream all three ceremonies at nicholls.edu. The full video of each ceremony will be posted on the Nicholls website the week following commencement.
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Gazette Staff Reports
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Six-year old Parker Guidry, of Lockport, graciously accepts a gift from a float rider during the Town of Lockport’s 24th Annual Christmas Parade Saturday night. The parade featured Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman, as well as a live nativity scene afterwards.
With the qualifying period completed as of Friday, three candidates signed up to fill the Greater Lafourche Port Commission Seat “D” position on the March 5 ballot. The slot became open when longtime commissioner Donald Vizier resigned earlier this year. According to the Secretary of State’s website, qualifying for the seat were Rodney Gisclair, Sr., R-Cut Off, Jimmy “T-Jim” Lafont, R-Cut Off, and Vhores “T-Voe” Trosclair, R-Galliano. Only registered voters in the 10th Ward of the parish are eligible to vote in this contest. Five candidates qualified Friday for the Lafourche Parish Council District 5 seat. On that ballot will be John Arnold, R-Gray, Mark Atzenhoffer, no party-Bayou Blue, Holly “Scooter” LeBouef, no party-Raceland, James Honore’ Bourgeois, R-Raceland, and Albert Louis Martin, Jr., no partyBayou Blue.
Local bands fare well against top competition Gazette staff reports
Two of the best prep marching bands in the state of Louisiana call Lafourche Parish home. Both South Lafourche and Central Lafourche fared well at the Louisiana Showcase of Marching Bands, which takes places annually on the campus of UL-Lafayette. This year’s event was on Nov. 7, and both local schools scored
high marks with the event’s panel of strict judges. The Pride of South Lafourche Marching Band won Best in Class Overall for Auxiliary and Band First Place for the competitions Small Class. The Central Lafourche High School Trojan Lancer Band took home Band Second Place for the Large Class. Both local marching bands fared well in the Finals with the Tarpons finishing eighth out of 32
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bands and the Trojans placing as the Reserve Grand State Champion – an honor given to the state runner-up. The school’s band directors said the accomplishments are byproducts of hard work and selflessness from the musicians involved. Both said they are proud of how far the groups have come this season. “We have a great bunch of kids, and it was really good to see
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them be honored in Lafayette,” Central Lafourche Band Director William Martin said. “Overall, we’re pleased and proud of them for a job well done.” “It was rewarding and enjoyable for me – not for myself, but for the students, because they’ve done so much hard work to get there,” South Lafourche Band Director Randy Chiasson added. See Bands Page 7-A
Sounds of the season …
Detectives seek second suspect
Carl Savoy, 38, of Larose has been charged in an aluminum theft, which occurred last month at a marine transportation company in Cut Off. Detectives identified Savoy as one of two suspects involved following the investigation. Last month, the business owner discovered several pieces Carl Savoy of aluminum valued at several thousand dollars missing from the property. Upon reviewing surveillance video, detectives observed two male subjects arriving at the business at around noon on Saturday, November 7. The suspects placed multiple pieces of aluminum inside a vehicle and fled the scene. Through investigation, detectives identified one of the subjects as Carl Savoy and obtained a warrant for felony theft. Savoy was arrested on November 24 for outstanding warrants for contempt of court in both Lafourche and Terrebonne. See Arrest Page 7-A
Join Joyous Sounds as the group shares the music of the season during their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 13th, at 2:30 p.m., at Holy Savior Church in Lockport, 612 Main St. In lieu of admission, the group is asking for a nonperishable food item to share with those in need.
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Hunter ed. field day slated for Dec. 12
On Saturday, December 12, Eymard Shooting Academy will have a hunter education field day class. Class will begin at 8 a.m. at the Eymard Shooting Academy Range on Hwy. 3235 in Cut Off. Please go on the Wildlife and Fisheries website and register. Do the online course first.
Santa event, 5K to be held Dec. 12 at LCC
Santa’s Bayou Workshop, along with a 5K Santa Run, sleigh rides, craft show, and much more, are scheduled for Saturday, December 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the Larose Civic Center. Team Deanna’s Smiles! Nobody can do everything but everybody can do something for the cure. For more information and booth rental call 985693-7279.
Cajun Cruisers’ toy run slated for Dec. 19
The Cajun Cruisers Motorcycle Club will hold their annual toy run on Saturday, December 19 at Rouse’s Supermarket in Larose at 1 p.m. Join the Cruisers and visit with Santa!
Commodities to be given out Dec. 16, 17
The Lafourche Council on Aging and Catholic Charities will give out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years
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of age and older between 7 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at the Cut Off Youth Center and Thursday, Dec. 17 at the Raceland Recreation Center.
Registration due Dec. 18 for adult basketball
Deadline to register is December 18 for LRD3 men’s and women’s adult basketball. Individuals and teams ages 18 and older are welcomed. For more information contact Desi Sanders at 665-0478.
Registration ongoing for January auto show
Bass for the Cure, a custom car, truck and bike show and sound competition, will be held on Saturday, January 9 at the Lafourche Parish Tourist Center, 4484 Hwy. 1, Raceland, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early registration is $25 for cars, trucks and sound competition. Bikes are $20. Registration increases by $5 on the day of the event. Checks and registration forms can be sent to Bass for the Cure, P.O. Box 72, Lockport, LA 70374. A silent auction, raffle, door prizes and 50 awards will be given out at the event. Proceeds to benefit the Autism Society.
Volunteers sought for Hospice team
Journey Hospice is seeking volunteers as they are a vital part of the hospice team. Volunteer activities include visiting patients and their families in their home or at nursing homes and providing companionship. Volunteer training is free and open to all. For more information or to apply call Pat Kraemer at 985-223-1865.
Letters and Opinions
President Obama’s speech, “All is calm. All is bright?� By Glenn Mollette Guest Columnist
“All is calm and all is bright?� Few Americans are singing Silent Night this week in America.  If President Obama wants to shut down ISIS he must doing the following: First, let me say I do agree with Obama in that we must not send thousands of soldiers to Syria. This would end up costing us thousands of lives and another trillion dollars that we do not have. However we can do the following: Communication/Media must be shutdown. Americans are guaranteed freedom of speech but not ISIS. We must do everything we can to take out their ability to communicate. This means cell phones and Internet access. Can we not figure this out? Any social media corporation that has ties to America or any segment of the free world must help with this. ISIS promotes, taunts and recruits via online propaganda. We have to stop this. - All means of making money has to cease. Bomb oil refineries controlled by ISIS. Put them out of commission. ISIS has millions and millions of dollars at their disposal. - Shut down their travel means. Take out their major bridges, destroy their highways and airports. Take out all sources of food supply. - Work strategically with
Russia, France, England and Germany. However, the Middle East countries must get on board with manpower and cash to support this effort. Where is worthless Saudi Arabia? By the way, Saudi Arabia does not even want the Syrian refugees in their country. They would rather send them to Germany or America! We further need to get control of the Visas that are being issued to anybody and everybody. People from all over the world can get a Visa to America for almost any excuse. This must tighten up drastically. Guns are still not the problem. The San Bernardino couple had a bomb factory in their garage. They could eventually have killed dozens or hundreds with bombs! Does anybody remember April 19, 1995? Timothy McVeigh killed 168 people and injured over 600 in Oklahoma City with a truck bomb! The radical Muslims of September 11, 2001 took over airplanes that became catastrophic missiles killing almost 3000 people. Do you remember the Jonestown massacre? In 1978, 900 people were led to their deaths by the radical religious leader Jim Jones. Jones led some and forced many to drink the poisonous cyanide Kool-Aid. Jones’ henchmen guards did have guns. However, most of the 900 died from cyanide poisoning. Radical religion was at the forefront of this massacre. Groups such as Jones’ People’s Temple and Radical Muslim Mosques are a danger to our society and must be monitored.
worry about this country and world situation. More and more our world needs a strong and wise America to step up and provide strong and wise leadership. Surely, we need the wisdom, help and power from Almighty God to lead and calm this nation.Â
Speaking of religion, our President needs to call America together in prayer. We need a special day of prayer for this nation. People are jittery. People are buying guns and ammunition as fast as they can be made. Nothing could have been more frightening than the Civil war. Bloody killing was taking place all over this country. Americans were killing Americans. The 30th day of April 1863 was set aside by Abraham Lincoln as a day of fasting and prayer for this nation. We stress, jitter and
Glenn Mollette is an American Syndicated Columnist and Author. He is the author of eleven books and read in all fifty states. This column does not necessarily reflect the view of any organization, institution or this paper or media source.  Find out more at www.keepourfreedom.comÂ
Animal shelter seeks donations for pets
The Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter is requesting items including cat litter, cat food , dog food, paper towels, dog and cat toys, treats and plain leashes. Items can be dropped off at any Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office substation along with the Animal Shelter located at 934, Hwy. 3185 in Thibodaux.
Narcanon available for addiction information
Narconon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or visit DrugAbuseSolution.com. Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for free assessments or referrals.
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110-year-old WWII vet gets Washington trip
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A white limousine brought 110-year-old World War II veteran Frank Levingston to VFW Post 2013 on Saturday
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for a Washington D.C. departure ceremony at which the mayor of Lake Charles and the Calcasieu Parish sheriff and district attorney spoke. Then the limo took him to the airport for a flight to Washington. Highlights included a Pearl Harbor ceremony at the World War II Memorial and, on Tuesday, a White House tour. Since news about his age and service broke, his great-nice Shannon Levingston said, her greatuncle has gone “from a local celebrity to a national one.� Levingston was a private during the Allied invasion of Italy in September 1943. He was honorably discharged in 1945. His birthday was Nov. 13. Born in Cotton Valley, Levingston was one of seven children. He enlisted in the Army in 1942. After his honorable discharge, he became a union worker specializing in cement finishing.
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Sweeten celebrations with S’mores, all year long
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Senators seek plan to expand Louisiana’s Medicaid program
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — State senators asked Louisiana’s health department Monday to draw up a Medicaid expansion proposal within weeks, as they ready for a new governor who wants to tap into that provision of the federal health care law. Lawmakers have repeatedly rejected Medicaid expansion plans, siding with Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal, an expansion opponent. But Jindal is termlimited, and legislators are showing more openness to the idea as John Bel Edwards, a Democratic state representative and ardent expansion supporter, readies to take over as governor on Jan. 11. The Senate Finance Committee asked the Department of Health and Hospitals to devise an expansion plan before Jan. 1. Members also asked the Legislature’s financial analysts to study the different models used by other states to determine how they could apply to Louisiana. “I’d like to see how much it costs. I don’t think we’ve ever had a really good estimate of what it costs,” Finance Committee Chairman Jack Donahue, RMandeville, said after the
hearing. “It could be a benefit to Louisiana.” Expanding the Medicaid program to cover the working poor would bring billions of new federal dollars into the state and is estimated to have some possible savings for Louisiana. Any expansion, however, won’t help cover a $530 million Medicaid deficit that is looming in the current fiscal year. Without a fix, the health department estimates it would run out of money to pay doctors, hospitals and other Medicaid providers in May. “Once the money runs out, the payments to the providers stop. That’s just the stark reality,” said Jeff Reynolds, undersecretary for the department. To close the immediate Medicaid gap before the fiscal year ends June 30 would cost an estimated $191 million in state financing, to draw down the remaining portion in federal matching dollars. Jindal and lawmakers didn’t put enough money into this year’s Medicaid budget to cover increases in enrollment and in costs of items, like prescription drugs. An internal source of financing planned to fill the Medicaid gap was instead used by Jindal to cover another state budget deficit. Reynolds said the
health department estimates Medicaid is enrolling about 2,000 new recipients a month. He said the boost is driven by private operators of the LSU hospital system working to put Medicaid-eligible patients on the program’s rolls and by federal law requiring people to get health insurance making more people aware of their Medicaid eligibility. If Louisiana decides to expand its Medicaid program as allowed under President Barack Obama’s signature health overhaul, as many as 500,000 more people would be eligible for the government-funded health insurance, according to data presented to the Senate committee. Medicaid expansion covers adults making up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level — about $33,400 for a family of four. Thirty states have agreed to expand their Medicaid programs. Edwards has said providing the health insurance to Louisiana’s working poor will be a top priority for his administration. But questions have been raised about the workability of legislation passed earlier this year to help cover the state’s cost-share of a Medicaid expansion and whether changes will have to be made to the financing tool.
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Engagement
“In a Small Pond” By Leroy Martin
Mrs. Jimmie Rodgers, Epilogue On Wednesday, March 15, 1950, I had lunch at Antoine’s in New Orleans with Mrs. Jimmie Rodgers and we were to have dinner at Arnaud’s, but my day was interrupted with a call to National Guard duty. We would meet again May 26, 1953 in Meridian, Mississippi, but this column is about my visit with her and her daughter Anita Rodgers Court and grandson Jimmie Dale Court in San Antonio, Texas, in 1961. In March of 1961, my employer, Lafourche Parish Assessor Hubert Robichaux, sent me to represent him in the Annual I.A.A.O., (assessor’s), convention in Phoenix, Ari-
zona. He couldn’t attend but allowed me to take a side trip providing any expenses beyond those allowed were to be paid by me. I boarded a plane in New Orleans and deplaned in San Antonio, Texas, where I rented a car. I had phoned Mrs. Jimmie “Carrie” Rodgers a few days earlier and she had insisted I stop for a visit. I arrived at her address and she met me at the door with a hug and introduced her daughter Anita Court and grandson Jimmie Court. Anita was about 40 and Jimmie about 10. Both ladies were charming but Carrie, at 60 years old, looked frail and weak. I
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learned that Anita had moved in as caregiver so I knew she was sick. We sat, reminisced, laughed and viewed old pictures and Jimmie’s only movie, “The Signing Brakeman”. Carrie whispered something to Anita who returned with a guitar I recognized from hundreds of pictures of Jimmie and Ernest Tubb. “Would you like to strum it?” Carrie asked. “I’d be too nervous, I might drop it,” I answered. “Don’t worry, Ernest banged it up pretty good the years he used it and I had it re-finished,” she answered. I carefully cradled it and as I strummed it I sang two lines from a song Jimmie had recorded, “The Home Call”. “We’re just as happy, as happy could be, in the evening just Carrie, Anita and me.” As I sang their names I pointed the guitar to Carrie, then Anita, and on me I pointed it to Jimmie’s picture on the wall. There were tears in all our eyes and everyone was silent for awhile. It was a pleasant twohour visit and as I was leaving I asked for direc-
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tions to her former mansion in Kerrville, Texas, which they lost during the Great Depression. It was 60 miles north and on my route to Phoenix. “I’ll do better than that,” she said as she handed me a note. “This will introduce you to the owners, very nice folks who allow me this privilege which I use only a few times a year.” With that, we bid goodbye and I drove to Kerrville. Following Carrie’s direction, I found what I recognized as the “Blue Yodeler’s Paradise”, their dream home, built at the top of his career. The owners were nice and welcomed me in. They were proud of their home and its history and pointed out a picture of Jimmie and Carrie Rodgers hanging on the wall. They said they only did this for Carrie and asked me not to mention my visit since the state wanted it for a museum which they opposed. I kept that promise for many years. I declined a tour and after 20 minutes I old them how grateful I was to be able to say: “I’ve been here”! Little did I know I would be telling my readers all about it 55 years later! I boarded my rented car and drove to the Kerrville airport where I took the Phoenix flight. I remember little about the
convention, but as I was flying back a tune lingered gentle on my mind … “In the evening, just Carrie, Anita, and me.” Sadly, I never saw or heard from Carrie again. But on November 29, 1961, I got a phone call which even today is still hard to believe. “Is this Leroy Martin? This is Ernest Tubb and your name and phone number is on a list given to me by Carrie Rodgers.” I felt sick! Next week the phone call and aftermath. BYE NOW!
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“For me as a band director, I’d been to the showcase many times, but for the kids and especially our seniors, it was great to see them place in the Top 10 – that’s something we’d done before, but hadn’t done in a while.” To be among the elite in Louisiana is tough. At the Louisiana Showcase of Marching Bands, several judges are tasked with grading multiple pieces of each halftime routine. At the end of the performance, the judges collaborate and yield a final tally. “They are judging your music, your ability to march and be in rhythm as a group and just the whole, overall performance,” Chi-
asson said. “It’s tough. You’re judged for how you make the audience feel – how you set the mood and paint the picture for the audience.” Both the Tarpons and Trojans did exactly that, earning good scores in just about every phase. The marching bands competed in separate classifications with the Tarpons in Class AA and Central Lafourche in Class AAA. Bands are separated by school size, and the Trojans have a greater enrollment than South Lafourche. In Class AA, South Lafourche’s band scored the aforementioned titles in auxiliary and band first place. They were also second in percussion behind Vandebilt. In Class AAA, the Trojans were first in percus-
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Ricky Buras of Bayou Blue has been carving for more than 40 years. His preferred methods are working and old styles. Ricky’s favorite species to create is a Blue Winged Teal. He does sell some his carvings to collectors but really enjoys the hobby of carving as a way to honor his grandfathers. “I want to carry on the tradition of carving that my grandfather once did. Both of my grandfathers hunted, fished and trapped for a living and were really good men. They took great pride in their Cajun heritage and lifestyle. I strive to do the same,” said Ricky. He is part of a group of carvers that promotes Cajun heritage, decoys, carving and keeping the age-old tradition thriving.
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sion, trumping Fontainebleau, which finished second. “It was a great day,” Martin said. “It always is. We did our best to put our best foot forward and give a solid performance.” For Chiasson, he said he’s grateful for everyone involved in what he called the school’s “band family.” The band director said the band has 113 members and 17 seniors – a group of talented performers that he said South Lafourche High School will miss. Chiasson added that to be successful, a school needs more than just a diligent director and talented students. It takes a full team, including other instructors, parents and volunteers around the community. “It’s more than just me – I can promise you,” Chiasson said. “We have a great team. I have a lot of help and a lot of people who give up their time to help us perform at as high a level as we possibly can.”
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He is being held without bond due to a parole violation and now faces the additional charge of felony theft in relation to this incident. Detectives are still seeking the second subject involved in the theft. Anyone with information on the identity of the second suspect is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800743-7433 or by texting “GIVEATIP” plus your message to 274637. Tips can also be submitted using the TipSubmit Mobile application or online at http://www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tipsters will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information given leads to an arrest.
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Jay Dardenne chosen as new governor’s chief budget adviser
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov.-elect John Bel Edwards named his new budget chief Monday, selecting Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne, the Republican who crossed party lines to lend critical support to Edwards in the runoff, for the highprofile job. Dardenne, who failed in his own bid for governor earlier this year, will be the Democratic governorelect’s commissioner of administration when Edwards takes office next month. The commissioner works as the governor’s top budget adviser, the public face of an administration’s financial negotiations and the overseer of the day-today operations of state government. Dardenne’s “an honest man. He’s balanced budgets before. He knows what they look like when they’re in balance and they’re responsible and honest, but more importantly he knows what it takes to get one passed as well,” Edwards said. Edwards selected Kimberly Robinson, a tax lawyer who once worked in state government, as his revenue secretary. She’ll be working closely with Dardenne, tasked with developing a tax rewrite that will be aimed at helping to lessen the state’s continuing budget woes. “Kimberly is exactly the right person at the right time to lead the Department of Revenue, to help me simplify our tax structure for Louisiana’s businesses and working families,” Edwards said. Both positions will be on the front lines for tackling the deep budget problems facing Louisiana, problems Edwards has pledged to address after taking office Jan. 11. The state faces a more than $1 billion budget shortfall in the upcoming fiscal year that begins July 1, a multimillion-dollar gap in the state’s Medicaid program this year and unstable revenue sources to piece together solutions. Edwards plans a February special session to make tax changes in the hopes of drumming up new money for the state treasury, and his first budget
proposal for the 2016-17 year is due to lawmakers Feb. 12. Dardenne and Robinson will be at the forefront of developing those plans and selling them to state lawmakers. “I don’t come to this job purporting to have all the answers or knowing exactly what the solutions need to be, but I do commit to you, governor, and to the people of Louisiana that I will work as hard as I can to make sure that we act responsibly,” Dardenne said. A former state senator, Dardenne walks into the position leading the Division of Administration with experience in helping to craft state budgets. He once worked as chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and as lieutenant governor, he was head of the state Department of Culture,
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LAND
Rural Property For Sale: 60+/acres for sale. Good hunting, deer, turkey & ducks. Property is between Union & Ouachita WMA’s. Running creek. 16x80 trailer with 3 br, 2 ba, good cond., with back porch. Property is fenced & cross fenced, 3 gas wells on property. $200,000 firm. Marion, LA. Union Parish. Call Larry Dufrene at 318608-1700. _________________
Lot For Sale by Owner: W. 131st St. Cement driveway, lot surrounded by fence. Asking $7000, will consider reasonable offer. Call 985-4754768. _________________
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Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Cut Off. Good neighborhood. $850/mth, $850/dep. Call 985-691-1367, leave message. _________________ Houses For Rent: 4 br, 2 ba, $1400/mth; Newly remodeled, discount available. Near SL bridge, no pets. Call 985-632-6188. _________________ Office For Rent: Professional-Immaculatebrick, 1040 sq ft, generator, 526 Main St., Lockport. $2000/mth. Call 985532-3531 or 985-8050234. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Lockport area: 2 br, 1 ba, w/d, $625/mth, $625/dep. Also 2 br, 2 ba, Brick House For Rent in Galliano area, with appl., No pets. $900/mth, $900/dep. FMI call 985-798-7433. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: Ready to move in, remodeled. 3 br, 2 ba, great location in Larose area, appl. included. $1100/mth, $800/dep. FMI call 985-693-6510. _________________ 2 Story House For Rent: Brick, in Galliano. 5 br, 3 ba, unfurn., no pets, no smoking inside. $1400 / mth, $1400 / dep. Call 985-6967373. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, private street. Call 985-677-1155. _________________
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Brick Home For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, ready to move in, great neighborhood /Larose area. Nice sized back yard/storage shed, appl. included. $1200/mth, $800/dep. Call 985693-6510 FMI. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Unfurnished, in Cut Off area. 2 br, 1 ba, includes stove, fridge, w/d hookup, pd. water, $600/mth, $500/dep. No pets. Taking applications. Call 985-632-6845. _________________ Apt For Rent: Furn., 2 br apt., available. This is a 2 br, 1 ba unit. It is fully furn. & includes all appl. and utilities. Pets welcome. For pics go to coteblancheapartm e n t s . c o m . $1500/mth, Call Bill at 985-325-5626. Also avail. unfurn. with no utilities for $1000/mth, $750/security. _________________ Room For Rent, Cut Off area. $100/wk., electric/water included, w/d included, cable hookup w/WiFi to preferably a nonsmoker, but smoking allowed in front or back deck. No alcohol or drug use! Roommates include brother & sister, female preferred but will accept a seasoned older male. Call Brian at 985-2556971 or 985-2780898. _________________
Apt For Rent: 2 bd., bath, kitchen, living. Mathews area close to Walmart and Central Lafourche Drive. $700/mth. Call 985696-2527 or 985-2581455. _________________ Rent To Own: Nice & spacious 3 br home in Cut Off. FMI call & leave message at 985-691-1367. Won’t last long, call now. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: Central ac/heat, 3 br, 2 ba, kitchen, appl., lg. utility, carport, shed, located at 17660 W. Main, front of Gall. Elem. School. $1200/mth, utilities not included. Taking applications, Call 985258-1155 or 985-2581154. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, lg. utility rm, in Galliano. No pets, no smoking, $750/mth, $600/dep. Call 985-278-8974. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, 1 ba, offering appl., w/d, Golden Meadow area. $525/mth, $525/dep. FMI call 985-7987433. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, $1000/mth, (utilities included), $500/damage dep., partly furn., (washer, dryer, fridge, stove & table w/chairs), pets are welcome (non-refundable damage deposit for pets living inside the home). Located in Cut Off. Call Penny at 985-278-0122. _________________ Camper Space For Rent: $340/mth, no pets. Golden Meadow. Call 985475-7696 or 985-3980172. _________________ Travel Trailer For Rent: Single or couple, $450/mth, $200/dep. Golden Meadow area. No pets. Call 985-4757696 or 985-3980172. _________________ Huge 1 br Apt. For Rent: All utilities pd., partly furn., no pets. $650/mth, $500/dep. Call 985-632-2158 or 985-533-6212. _________________ House For Rent: Unfurnished, 2 br, 1 ba, located at 182 Jay Dr., Lockport. $525/mth, plus $1100/dep. Call 985-532-2541, ext. 17. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, in Larose, with w/d, $675/mth, $600/dep. Call 985258-4554. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, utilities pd., grass cut. $700/mth, $500/dep. Call 985696-0818. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, all appl., & lawn care included, pets allowed. $900/mth, includes all utilities & $500/dep. Call or text 985-258-1464. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, Golden Meadow, no pets. $750/mth, $750/dep. Call 985-677-2008 or 985-677-1206. _________________ House For Rent, Cut Off. 1 br, 1 ba, $450/mth, $450/dep., partly furn., no pets, water pd. Call 985677-2008 or 985-6771206. _________________ Apts. For Rent: (2) 2 br. apts. on E. 85th St., FMI call Dustin at 985-258-7638. _________________
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or interest as heirs of these estate of Deon Pierre-Joseph Boudloche, deceased. You have been made Defendants in the Proceedings filed in this Court by Marie Genevieve Brown, Petitioner, whose address is 149 Star Braxton Road, Braxton, Mississippi 39044, c/o Corban Gunn, Attorney at Law, 175 Lameuse Street, Ste. C., Biloxi, Mississippi 39530. The amended petition to establish heirs at law and next of kin of Deon Pierre-Joseph deBoudloche, ceased, filed by Marie Genevieve Brown is a civil action seeking to determine the sole and only heirs-at-law and next of kin of Deon Pierre-Joseph Boudloche, deceased. You are not required to file an answer or other Pleading, but you can do so if you wish. The attorney in this Cause is Corban Gunn, Attorney at Law, 175 Lameuse Street, Suite C, Biloxi, Mississippi 39530. A hearing will be held on this matter in the Chancery Court of Hinds County, Mississippi, First Judicial District, on the 18th day of December, 2015 at 9 a.m. next, then and there to establish the sole and only heirs at law and next of kin of Deon Pierre-Joseph Boudloche, deceased and further to do and suffer such things as shall be considered and ordered by the court in the premised. Issued under my hand and seal of said court on this the 6th day of November, 2015. Eddie Jean Carr, Chancery Clerk, Hinds County, First Judicial District. _________________
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In Memory Of AMARIS ST. PIERRE
Sunrise: 12-9-79 Sunset: 6-4-98 There is a new angel in heaven today, although I had to suffer the pain of my precious sister going away! I will always miss her. “Wondering why she had to part?” I will forever hold her memory deep inside my heart. I will always be grateful for the love we shared. I will treasure her memory every day, every hour in the comfort of her love, I will always be knowing I have a special angel watching over me. Love, Dad, Angie, Tad, Carly, Sarah, RJ, Drake, Madison, Rebecca, Chad and Amarie _____________
In Loving Memory Of ADAM “PEANUT” MORGAN, JR.
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In Loving Memory Of LATECIA SANAMO
Sunrise: 07/28/1971 Sunset: 13/09/2013 In the moment that you died, my heart was torn in two. One side filled with heartache, the other died with you. I often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep. And take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday. But missing you is heartache, that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart, and there you will remain. Until the joyous day arrives, that we will meet again. Love and Miss you, Lindey, Mom, Pop, Brothers, Sister, Neices and Nephews ________________
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CARMELITE BROWN Carmelite Brown, 84, a native of White Castle and a resident of Raceland, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4, 2015, surrounded by loved ones. Visitation was from 5:00 – 9:00 Tuesday, December 8, at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Also, 9:00 - 11:00 Wednesday morning, December 9 at St. Mary’s Nativity Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her children, Donna Migues; fiancé, Ronnie Theriot; Mike, Lori Jean Brown, Gary (Sonda Croker) Barbara Schexnayder (Dwayne) and Valerie Folse (David); daughter in law, Livea Brown; 10 grand-children, Michelle Davis, Monica (fiancé Jeremy), E.J., III (Patience), Chelsea, Dylan, Ashlyn; (fiancé, Jacob Badeaux), Jordan, Sarah, Seth, and Alexis; 5 great grandchildren; and sister, Rosie Pfister. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Josephine Forte; sons, E.J. Jr., Patrick, and Robert; son in law, Recey Migues and brother, Vincent Forte. She was a retired teacher of St. Charles Parish School Board, with over 30 years of service. She loved cooking and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in Mrs. Carmelite’s name to Parkinson’s Foundation and Hospice of Acadiana. Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, is in charge of arrangements. _______________________________
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who is going to take care of him. If a conservative doesn’t like a talk show host, he switches channels. Liberals demand that those they don’t like be shut down. If a conservative is a non-believer, he doesn’t go to church. A liberal nonbeliever wants any mention of God and religion silenced. (Unless it’s a foreign religion, of course!) If a conservative decides he needs health care, he goes about shopping for it, or may choose a job that provides it. A liberal demands that the rest of us pay for his. If a conservative reads this, he’ll tell it to his friends so they can have a good laugh. A liberal will tear it up it because he’s “offended”.
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One man is dead, another is hospitalized, and two others were wounded after a shooting, which occurred during a house party in Raceland over the weekend. Tra’von Folse, 20, of Raceland died as a result of his injuries sustained in the incident. At around 12:45 a.m. Sunday, deputies received calls about multiple people being shot at a house party at a Market Street residence in Raceland. Deputies learned 20-yearold Tra’von Folse was shot in the abdomen, and was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. A 23-year-old male who was shot in the neck and arm was airlifted to University Medical Center in New Orleans and is cur-
Recent arrests
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. DECEMBER 2, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jude Fremin, 35, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Louisiana State Police Curt Pierre, 37, Houma. DWI 2nd offense, careless operation. Kyle Davidson, 38, New Iberia. Careless operation, hit and run driving, illegal window tint. Golden Meadow Police Department Michael Gonzales, 37, Golden Meadow. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Thibodaux Police Department Clifford Williams, 58, Thibodaux. Theft of goods. Rusty Gore, 28, Thibodaux. Enter/remain after being forbidden. DECEMBER 3, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kaylor Celestin, 26, Thibodaux. Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses, turning movements and required signal. Milton Benoit, 58, Schriever. Theft. Edwin Mobley, 44, Larose. Domestic abuse battery. Mark Golden Jr., 21, Gray. Simple criminal damage to property (felony), domestic abuse battery. Thibodaux Police Department Jason Thibodaux, 38, Choctaw. Contempt of court. Shalla Harris, 35, Vacherie. IWC. Terrie Beamon, 49, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne. DECEMBER 4, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Randy Paul Cheramie, 24, Lock-
rently listed in stable condition. Two other men, ages 20 and 24, were treated for gunshot wounds to the buttocks and neck, respectively, and released. The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433 or by texting “GIVEATIP” plus your message to 274637. Tips can also be submitted using the TipSubmit Mobile application or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tipsters will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information given leads to an arrest.
port. Contempt of court (3 cts). Paul Teles Hotard, 24, Houma. SCDP (felony). Rayn Michael LeBoeuf, 25, Raceland. Contempt of court. Ashley Gail Rogers, 3, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (4 cts), theft. Isaac Talavera, 33, Galliano. Contempt of court (2 cts). Andrea L. Uzee, 38, Raceland. Contempt of court, violation of probation/parole. DECEMBER 5, 2015 Charlene Williams, 54, Raceland. Contempt of court (1cts). James Brandon Martin, 31, Houma. Violation of probation/parole, contempt of court. DECEMBER 6, 2015 Louisiana State Police Anthony Bell, 24, St. James. Contempt of court, DWI 2nd offense, speeding, suspended driver’s license. Thibodaux Police Department Corey Lyndell Jackson, 40, Thibodaux. DAB involving strangulation w/child endangerment. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jeremy Paul Aizen, 28, Labadieville. Intimidating, impeding or injuring witness, simple battery. Jessica L. Cates, 27, Marrero. Contempt of court (4 cts), poss. crack cocaine, poss./dist. drug para. Kyron Folse, 19, Raceland. Intimidating, impeding or injuring witness, simple battery, theft. Chance D. Hogan, 36, Raceland. Contempt of court. Davonta Michel, 17, Raceland. DAB, pregnant victim. Ronald Paul Terrebonne, Jr., 35, Marrero. Possession/dist para., stop lamps & turn signals required, poss. of crack cocaine. Shelly Ann Voelker, 49, Slidell. Contempt of court. Brady Michael Barrilleaux, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.
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Practical Money Matters
Five things to do with an unexpected inheritance
Unexpected money from a friend or relative can be a great surprise or a potentially difficult money lesson. How you plan for unexpected money issues overall can be a key to how well you’ll handle a sudden windfall. Many people don’t do so well. A recent study (http://researchnews.osu. edu/archive/inheritance.h tm) from Ohio State University suggests that adults who inherit money are saving only about half of what they receive. Researcher Jay Zagorsky reported that about only 11 percent of the participants had received an inheritance with the median amount only around $11,340. Zagorsky
Bid notice
SECTION 00 10 00 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District No. 3, P. O. Box 910, Galliano, LA 70354 LAFOURCHE PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 WEST GALLIANO FIRE STATION
Separate sealed Bids for the construction of a 3,500 square foot steel framed building, concrete paving, and site work, will be received by the Board of Commissioners, Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District No.3, at their office at 17462 West Main, Galliano, LA 70354, until 11:00 a.m., local time, Tuesday, December 22, 2015, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. No proposal will be considered unless it is accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the Bidder holds Louisiana State Contractor’s License of proper classification and in full force and effect, in compliance with Act. Louisiana R.S. 37:2151-63. The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, General Requirements, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Change Order, Drawings, Specifications and Addenda
suggests awareness of such high spending numbers suggest it is time for a campaign on saving inherited wealth. Want to get there early? Here’s a plan for dealing with an unexpected inheritance or any other surprise money issues in the future: 1. Start by getting control of your current finances. Why wait for an inheritance? In 2013, the Gallup organization reported that only 1 in 3 Americans actually prepared a written or computerized household budget. If you’ve never prepared a budget before, know that it is the traditional starting point for all personal finance decisions. 2. Start saving now. The long-term purpose of b u d g e t i n g (http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/ budgeting/) is to find excess dollars so you can save and plan for the future. Even if it’s a few dollars a week as other resources go toward everyday expenses, get in the habit of regular savings and investment now. Consider activating direct deposit to build those amounts automatically. If
may be examined at the following location: J. Wayne Plaisance, Inc. P.O. Drawer 730, Galliano, LA 70354. A mandatory prebid conference will be held at Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District No. 3, Headquarters, 17462 West Main, Galliano, LA 70354, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2015. The bid documents for this project are posted on centralbidding.com. To view, download, and receive bid notices/updates by e-mail, prospective bidders will have to register with Central Auction House (CAH). Bidders will have the option to submit their bids & bid bonds electronically or by paper copy. If a bid is submitted electronically, Bidder shall enclose a copy of their proposal guaranty (bid bond, certified check, or cashier’s check) with the electronic submission. The original proposal guaranty shall be delivered to the Owner within 48 hours of bid opening. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of J. Wayne Plaisance, Inc., the Engineer, upon deposit of $120.00 for each set. Any Bidder, upon returning his Bid set of documents in good condition within 10 days after the Bid date will be refunded one full deposit. On return of other sets, including those of non-bidders, in good condition within 10 days after the Bid date, a refund of $60.00 per set will be made. Board of Commissioners Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District No. 3 12/2/15 12/9/15
Public notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The Greater Lafourche Port Commission is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to any parties interested in leasing or acquiring other rights in property located in Port Fourchon, the South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport, and the South Lafourche Airport Industrial Park. The Commission’s intent is to place its available property into productive use, in accordance with its Master Plan recommendations, in a manner which generates commensurate revenue for the Commission, provides optimum utilization, and generates substantial community benefits. Interested parties may obtain copies of more detailed Requests for Proposals by calling 985-632-6701 or visiting the Commission’s website at www.portfourchon.com. These Requests for Proposals provide updated, detailed maps of property available for proposals and a general overview of the Commission’s lease expectations for its property. Sealed proposals must be received at the Commission Administration Building at 16829 East Main Street in Galliano, Louisiana on or before the last day of the month by 4:30 p.m. CST for consideration at the following month’s regular board meeting. The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all proposals at its discretion. 12/9/15
an inheritance happens, you will already have savings habits in place and account relationships set up to receive the money. 3. Line up qualified advice. Skilled financial or tax experts can help you review what you’ve done so far with your money and suggest ways to make your personal savings or investments go farther. Having this relationship in place before an expected – or unexpected – windfall is valuable. They’ll know your situation and the best ways to handle new money. If an inheritance happens, consider a certified financial planner, certified public accountant and an attorney involved in trust or estate matters for your financial team. 4. Evaluate your relationships. Money can change people for better or worse. This is why you see so many troubling news stories about people who have an unexpected windfall. The best approach to sudden money is to go quietly and immediately into the planning phase – don’t make announcements and involve only key loved ones who need to be part of the process.
5. Don’t go on a spending spree. If you’re lucky enough to receive an inheritance of significant size, planning doesn’t mean quitting your job, buying a car or moving out of your current place, at least not immediately. Involve members of your financial team in your planning. After any tax or estate issues are settled and money is free for use, extinguish long-standing expenses, build an emergency fund and then establish savings and investments that are appropriate for you and your loved ones. Once details are complete, do have some fun, but try to keep the cost below 10 percent of the total inheritance amount. Bottom line: Inherited money can help build a financial future. Get some advice, plan thoughtfully for taxes and investments and save a little bit for fun or luxury. Without proper planning, windfalls don’t always last as long as you think.
Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney
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