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More records will be open as new laws take effect MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The public will have access to more records in the Louisiana governor’s office, tougher licensing requirements will kick in for marriages and rules governing the state’s film tax breaks tightened in January, when 19 new or rewritten state laws took effect. Most of the changes got going with the start of the new year, but others instead begin with the new terms of office for elected officials, Jan. 11. Lawmakers approved the new laws in their last legislative session. The bills range from modest tweaks to existing laws to wholesale rewrites and entirely new additions to the law books. PUBLIC RECORDS Gov.-elect John Bel Edwards will have to open more of his office’s records to the public than his predecessor, under a bill by Sen. Dan Claitor, R-Baton Rouge, that places new limits on records exemptions allowed to future governors. The changes don’t impact term-limited Gov. Bobby Jindal, who resisted efforts to remove some of the sweeping exemptions on public access to documents in his office. Instead, they take effect when the new governor enters office.
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Local woman, disabled children lose their home From Staff Reports
If you’ve ever shopped at WalMart in Galliano, you may have met Ms. Hilda Ross. The 72-yearold woman, who has been with the company for nearly 20 years, is known for her friendly demeanor. Hilda has worked in just about every department over the past 19 years. Her managers know they can always depend on her to be at work and in good spirits. Last week, her co-workers never expected she’d show up on her scheduled shift after the catastrophe that took place at her home the day before. In the wee morning hours on December 28, a storm blew through Larose and the winds, possibly a small twister, blew the roof off of the home she shares with her two disabled adult children. “I woke up around 6 a.m. and noticed water pouring into the kitchen from the ceiling. I
thought it was just raining really hard and it was starting to leak through. I planned on mopping it up and going about my business,” Hilda said. At that point, the interior ceiling tiles had not started to collapse. Shortly after, the tiles began to fall and Hilda realized that there was a much bigger problem. The roof of her trailer was peeled back like a can of sardines. 911 was called and firemen and policemen showed up just as the tiles began to collapse. Authorities condemned the structure due to the vast amount of damage, leaving Hilda and her two children homeless. Hilda, who is widowed, has lived in Larose for the past 32 years. Her family is all in the Baton Rouge area. Her eldest son died of a heart attack at age 51, two years ago. He helped Hilda to care for Jason, who has severe cerebral palsy, and her youngest daughter Jessica, 31, who has downs syndrome.
Now Hilda depends on a sitter to care for her children while she is at work. Jason has to be lifted and moved out of his wheel chair to toilet, get into and out of bed and to be bathed. “Not just anyone can help me with him because lifting a full grown man is not easy. I’m used to it because I’ve cared for him all his life,” she said. “Many people know him from the local telethon. He always participates in it.” After her home was deemed unfit, Hilda’s sister contacted Red Cross in hopes of getting assistance. She was given a stipend to use for temporary housing. She is staying at a local hotel in Galliano through January 10. After that, she’s not sure what she and her children will do. Our neighbors have been amazing. They helped us out monetarily because the Red Cross funds only covered a portion of the hotel fee. They helped to cover the rest. See Family Page 5-A
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Pictured are Hilda and her children Jason and Jessica who recently lost their home in Larose due to severe storms.
New laws in 2016 show states are diverging on guns, voting
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Brandi and Derrick Landry of Gheens pose with their son, Wes, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center New Year’s Day. Wes was the first baby born this year in Lafourche Parish at 2:09 a.m. He weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Laws that took effect at the start of the new year show states diverging on some hotbutton issues. Restrictions on carrying guns eased in Texas, for example, but got tighter in California. It is easier to register to vote in Oregon, but there is another step to take at the polls in North Carolina. The opposing directions in the states reflect a nation with increasingly polarized politics. In the debate over gun control, both sides say their arguments are strengthened by a string of mass shootings this year. That includes the December attack at a county health department gathering in San Bernardino, California, when a couple who investigators say pledged allegiance to the leader of the Islamic State group killed 14 people. See New Laws Page 8-A
Trosclair announces candidacy for Port Commission
South Lafourche businessman Vhores “TVoe” Trosclair announced his candidacy for the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, Seat D. The election is slated for Saturday, March 5. In announcing his candidacy, Trosclair stressed his roots in South Lafourche as well as his small business experience. “Having been born and raised here and doing it every day, I know the hard work, determination and struggle it takes to run and succeed at owning and operating a small business. We live in a great community of hard working, fun loving people. “To that end, I am also very aware of the importance that Port Fourchon plays not only in our local economy, but also to the state and nation as well. The port is a vital part of our economy as it serves as the link to the oil and gas industry along with the seafood and recreational fishing industries. “I only have one agenda, and that is to have Port Fourchon continue to grow and flourish for
the next generation and generations to come. “The coming months and years will bring serious challenges to the industries that call Port Fourchon home and those challenges will call for visionary and forward thinking leadership. “I humbly ask for your vote Vhores Trosclair and support on March 5 so that we can continue growing and improving our port.” Trosclair is the owner of Vhores’ Master Prints, a small printing company located in Cut Off which has just recently celebrated its 40th year in business. An avid hunter, T-Voe is also very involved in civic and community activities, perhaps being best known for his over two decades of auctioning and raising money for numerous organizations and festivals in the 10th Ward of Lafourche Parish.
A skate park planned for Golden Meadow’s Oakridge Park may face delays after the only construction bid received for the project came in at $74,000 over the budget. The skate park would be the first of its kind in the parish. Project leaders will go back to the drawing board to decide how to proceed with the project, but say it will happen eventually, hoping to have it completed by the summer.
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Jan. 9 auto show to benefit Autism Society
Registration open for LCO Boys Baseball
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.
Registration for the 2016 season of LCO Boys Baseball League (ages 5 – 15) is now open. Registration can be done online by visiting https://reg.sportspilot.com/106462/login or it can be done in person on January 13 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center.
OLOPS to honor various groups at mass
In preparation for its 100th Year Celebration, Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church will be honoring the people who are part of its wonderful history. On the weekend of January 9 and 10, Liturgical Ministers (Eucharistic Ministers, Commentators, Lectors, Environment Committee, Clergy, Bishops and Religious) will be honored at each mass. Social Ministries (Our Lady Helps, Jesse/Angel Tree, Shut In Visitors, Prayer Group, Thanksgiving Baskets Volunteers) will be honored at each mass on January 16 and 17. Employees such as Secretaries and Janitors and committee members of Pastoral Council, Finance, Building and Maintenance Committees will be recognized at each mass on January 30 and 31. The 100th Year Celebration Committee hopes to see as many past, as well as present, individuals who are part of church history at the weekend masses in January.
Handgun course slated for Saturday
Eymard Shooting Academy is offering a Concealed Handgun Training Course at 14968 Hwy. 3235 in Cut Off on Saturday, Jan. 9th. Class will begin at 8 a.m-5 p.m. with a break for lunch. The cost is $125, includes student packet and State Police packet. Advance registration and prepayment is required. Payments will be accepted at Eymard Guns until January 9. (Payments are cash/check only) This course is a pre-requisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana. For more information, please contact Hugh Eymard or Blair Cheramie at (985) 632-4000 or (985) 632-4002 or by email at eymardguns@viscom.net or
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Library seeks to host blood drives; donors needed
The library gets book donations throughout the year from residents. Now, it’s asking for donations of different kind. In celebration of National Blood Donor Month, the three main branches of the Lafourche Parish Public Library – Thibodaux, Lockport, and South Lafourche – would like to host blood donor drives in January to assist The Blood Center with its work. The Blood Center supplies blood components to hospitals in southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. In order to finalize a blood drive, each library branch needs 25 confirmed donors to commit to donating at a scheduled time for the Blood Center to send a mobile unit. According to The Blood Center, it tries to keep a three-day supply of between 1200 to 1400 pints of blood ready. To do so, it must collect 350 pints a day. To ensure a successful
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blood drive, one that results in at least 15 pints of blood, The Blood Center requires 25 committed donors. If 25 donors have not signed up for a particular date, there won’t be a blood drive at that library branch. So if you’ve donated in the past or would like to donate for the first time, contact your main library branch. Donations hours have been scheduled to accommodate those with a 9 to 5 schedule. Again, these are tentative dates; if the required number of donors have not signed up, the drive is cancelled. * Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue: January 13, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. * South Lafourche Branch Library, 16241 E. Main Street, Cut Off: January 25, 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Those interested in donating can sign up in person or can call the Lockport Branch at 5323158; the Thibodaux Branch at 447-4119; or the South Lafourche Branch at 632-7140. Signups are being accepted now. January is also Fine Free and Fine Forgiveness Month! Got overdue fines? January is Fine Free and Fine For-
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Lafourche Parish residents are eligible for discounted spay and neutering services. Pet owners will pay a fraction of the total cost. Visit the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter at 934 Hwy. 3185 in Thibodaux, or call 985-4463532. Shelter hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Residents must provide a photo ID and proof of residency in Lafourche Parish. If the animal was adopted from the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter, documentation must be provided. All appointments must be made at the Lafourche
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giveness Month. In January, bring back any overdue books, DVDs, magazines, or other library items to any branch and have the fines for those items cleared from your library account. For those with outstanding fines for overdue, lost or damaged items, participate in the library’s Fine Forgiveness program. Just bring in nonperishable food, dog or cat food, or cat litter according to a suggested donation schedule, and the library will clear those fines, too, no matter how large. The Fine Free and Fine Forgiveness program does not apply to fines related to laptops or other electronics. All donated food, pet supplies, or cash donations will be distributed to local food banks and animal rescue organizations. The Lafourche Parish Public Library would like to
thank the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and Lt. Trent Duplantis for his active shooter presentation during the library’s annual parish-wide staff meeting. Katina Gaudet is the librarian at the South Lafourche Branch Library. She can be reached at 6327140 or kgaudet@lafourche.org.
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“Ernest loved his fans and they loved him back fourfold.� - George D. Hay, WSMB’s solemn old judge. “Ernest Tubb set a high bar for country entertainers: sign every autograph!� - Garth Brooks. “No one loved his fans more than Ernest Tubb.� Johnny Cash. “He helped so many others in the music business.� - Loretta Lynn. “You can take the boy out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the boy.� - me. Ernest Tubb was coming to New Orleans at a nightclub I was too young to enter, but he would perform at radio station WSMB during school hours. So on March 27, 1943, I broke the law, (city ordinance 4301.2, Truancy, Playing Hooky). That morning I took the Broad Street bus to S.J. Peters High School, fifty blocks away. Arriving, I walked, not to school but 60 feet to the Tulane street car heading downtown. I rode and transferred to the South Claiborne bus, got off at the WSMB studio and joined a large crowd of all ages packed in a small
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Who needed cars? Even today I can drive to any destination in the city if it’s on a bus or streetcar route remembered from long ago, making my journey longer, but I get there. We met and talked to Ernest Tubb after his halfhour broadcast. He chatted and signed autographs but too soon the fire marshal escorted us out. I had broken another law, (City ordinance 3864.3 limited crowds in public halls), but I had accomplished my mission. What a day! The next year, 1944, the “Three Stoogesâ€?, Larry, Moe and Curley, were appearing at the St. Charles Theatre, a Burlesque Theater I was too young to attend. They featured comedians and very modest strip acts. Fully stripped the girls had more clothes on than any girl on any beach today. I had not reached puberty so the Three Stooges were my only interest. Really! Honest! No kidding! So help me! (Me thinks he does protest too much ‌ Shakespeare.) My friend Joe was over 18 and we devised a scheme. He paid his admission, opened an exit door and got me in. Two
more broken laws, (City ordinance 2836.8, limiting age for adult entertainment and ordinance 3198.2, illegal entry). I had told Mom I was going to a show, which wasn’t a lie and she gave me 6 silver dimes she had earned peeling shrimp during a recent visit to the country. Since I paid no admission, Joe and I bought popcorn, candy and soda pop with the hard earned dimes. I felt a pang of guilt but consumed the snacks anyway. (That one I confessed to my priest.) I had broken the law 4 times in less than two
years and feared I was headed for the F.B.I.’s “Most Wanted� list with my picture in the Post Office. Didn’t happen! I got to see the Three Stooges and Ernest Tubb and hopefully all those minor infractions have proscribed because I’ve since reformed, ended my criminal activities and got on the straight and narrow path. I was to meet Ernest Tubb many times in the next thirty years and we became friends, not as close as Mrs. Jimmie Rodgers, but he remembered my name whenever we met. Next week I’ll conclude my series about him with happy meetings in Nashville, 1951, Meridian, 1954, six more times through the years and a final sad meeting in Galliano in 1970. It all ended with a heart breaking phone call in 1977. I hope my self-depreciating humor, which incidentally is all true, will help you enter 2016 with a smile. HAPPY NEW YEAR! BYE NOW! Comments are welcomed at: leroymartin1929@gmail.com
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Two-year twins: Babies born Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Twins in San Diego are getting some attention because, though born just minutes apart, one has a birthday in 2015 and one in 2016. Jaelyn Valenica was born New Year’s Eve at 11:59 p.m. Her twin brother, Luis Valencia Jr., arrived at 12:01 a.m. on New Year’s Day. KGTV-TV reports that the babies were due at the end of January, but doctors at San Diego Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center called the mother in because one was in a breech position. The father, Luis Valencia, called it a New Year’s blessing to have two healthy children. ___
Police: body apparently dragged 6 miles in hit-and-run
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans police say a driver apparently hit a pedestrian in the city’s French Quarter and dragged the body more than 6 miles, crossing a Mississippi River bridge to the other side. Police say a driver found the disfigured body about 3:30 a.m. Friday in the road leading from the bridge. A police Facebook posting says investigators believe the body is that of a pedestrian hit in the French Quarter. It says witnesses told investigators a black sedan with tinted windows struck the man and drove off. Officer Garry Flot, a police spokesman, said in an email Sunday that police don’t have further leads to the car or driver. Police posted surveillance video photographs of the car on Facebook, seek-
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Parking on New Orleans streets about to get costlier
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Parking on some busy New Orleans streets is about to get costlier. In some of the busiest areas, including the French Quarter and Central Business District, costs will go from the current $1.50 an hour to $3 an hour. In other areas, the cost jumps to $2 an hour. The hours of enforcement are being stretched, too, from the current 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mayor Mitch Landrieu had wanted the hours extended to 10 p.m.; under a compromise announced Wednesday, enforcement will end at 7 p.m. City Council members also have agreed to increase parking ticket fines from $20 to $30. The new meter prices and hours take effect Jan. 11. The city says council members are to vote on the fine increases next month. ___
Louisiana sets 2016 recreational red snapper season
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s 2016 recreational red snapper season begins at 6 a.m. Friday in state waters and will remain open until further notice. The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, in a news release, said the season will run seven days
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$1M unclaimed Powerball prize set to expire
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A $1 million Powerball prize won on Aug. 5 has yet to be claimed. Louisiana Lottery officials reminded lottery players Monday that the winning ticket was purchased at Pointe-Aux-Chenes Supermarket on Highway 665 in Montegut. It’s set to expire Feb. 1. The winning ticket matched all of the five white-ball numbers drawn to win the runner-up prize. The numbers drawn were: 9, 11, 14, 16, 42 and the Powerball number was 19. The holder of the winning ticket has until 5 p.m. on the date of expiration to claim the prize, minus any applicable federal and state tax withholdings. Powerball prizes over $510,000 must be claimed at the Louisiana Lottery headquarters in Baton Rouge.
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Friends and a state agency have also helped with the cost of the hotel through January 10. “This has been a really tragic situation but the love and support I’ve received from our friends, my co-workers and the community has truly been overwhelming. Everyone has been such a blessing to us through this ordeal,” Hilda said. The woman known for being such a kind heart to customers and friends alike has not had an easy life. In 1966, she was hit by a drunk driver and had to undergo 52 surgeries. She has limited vision in one eye due to the accident. Her husband passed away when her daughter was 8 years old and she was then forced to raise her children alone. Prior to the house being destroyed, Hilda was on the search for a newer van with a lift so she could transport her son. She currently drives a 1998 van with a lift that has been giving her trouble. “We make it through whatever life gives us. I’m able to continue working and am at home in the Garden Center at WalMart, a place that I love,” she said. “To think that so many people have stepped up to help us during this time is just unreal. I do not have words enough to express my gratitude.” Friends and family members have set up a bank account at Whitney Bank where people can donate funds to help Hilda and her children. A Go Fund Me account has also
been set up and has garnered nearly $9,500 in donations. To donate to Hilda and her children, visit https://www.gofundme.co m/2rgu63qw or drop by any Whitney Bank and ask to donate to the Hilda Ross account.
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The public records law rewrite will keep the governor’s communications with internal staff secret. But it will get rid of several exemptions enacted in a 2009 bill backed by Jindal. Lawmakers say those exemptions were more broadly interpreted than they intended. An exemption that gives executive branch departments a six-month blackout period on budget documents will disappear, along with language that hides records considered part of a governor’s “deliberative process.” Internal communications and exempted records will have to be retained for the state archives, and they will be available for review eight years after their creation. MARRIAGE LICENSES With the start of the new year, stricter state marriage license requirements — aimed at barring illegal immigrants from getting married in Louisiana — take hold. The changes, sponsored by Rep. Valarie Hodges, R-Denham Springs, will prohibit anyone from receiving a marriage license without a birth certificate, valid international ID or passport.
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Couples will have to attest under oath they did not lie on their paperwork. People with birth certificates in foreign languages will have to get them translated. And judges will have limited discretion to overrule requirements and allow couples without proper documentation to get married. Supporters of the new requirements said they were designed to stop marriage fraud, but opponents said they didn’t know of any widespread fraud and worried the toughened restrictions would make it harder for people born in the U.S. to get married. FILM TAX BREAKS New provisions governing Louisiana’s film tax credits began as the new year opened, part of a package of legislation seeking to cut down on abuse in the program. The regulations, sponsored by Sen. J.P. Morrell, D-New Orleans, bolster auditing and verification of expenses claimed toward the tax credit, place stricter limits on certain expenses deemed eligible for the credit and add new requirements for brokers who sell the tax credits. Spending on the film tax breaks currently is capped at $180 million a year. OTHER NEW LAWS Many of Louisiana’s election dates are being shifted, along with the candidate sign-up periods. Starting Jan. 11, the Secretary of State’s Office will be able to print and sell maps of election precincts and jurisdictions for a fee, with the money earmarked to voter outreach, maintenance of voting machines and voting technology. More oversight and review began Jan. 1 of the health insurance premium rates charged to state employees and retirees through the Office of Group Benefits, rather than leaving it to the governor’s administration to determine those costs and changes to health plans. ___ Online: Louisiana Legislature: www.legis.la.gov Follow Melinda Deslatte at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
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AP EXPLAINS: How much money you just saved on gas in 2015 Wednesday, January 6, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. drivers saved a bunch of money on gasoline this past year, as Saudi Arabia and other OPEC members kept the pumps going in the face of low oil prices. Massive stockpiles of crude globally turned 2015 into the year of the painfree fill up. More of the same is expected for 2016 as oil prices remain low. Here’s a quick breakdown of the numbers, courtesy of the AAA. ONE FOR THE OIL MAN, TWO FOR ME Americans saved a collective $115 billion plus this year on trips to the gas station. The average licensed driver pocketed more than $550, enough to cover a lease payment or two. The average price for a gallon of gas never broke $3 in 2015, and it dipped below $2 in December, the first time that’s happened since the Great Recession in 2009. HOW ABOUT A NEW YEAR’S ROADTRIP? You likely paid less on average this New Year’s Day than on the past seven. The national aver-
age price for a gallon of gas is $2, the lowest since 2008. But you likely paid less. About 71 percent of gas stations are selling gas for less than $2 per gallon, and 16,000 stations are charging less than $1.75. But you’ll pay up if you drive to California, Nevada, Washington, Alaska — or rent a car in Hawaii. Those are the five states where gas costs $2.47 or more.
CALIFORNIANS PAY MORE No one paid as much as Californians for gas, the first time that’s ever happened. The culprit: unplanned maintenance at some major refineries. Still, the average price in the state of $3.16 per gallon was cheap compared with $3.79 in 2014. On the opposite end of the spectrum and the country, the Southeastern
U.S. is rolling in gas savings. For the fourth year in a row, South Carolina was the lowest countrywide, at an average of $2.10 per gallon. Other states where the savings were grand included Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Louisiana. LOOKING AHEAD AAA estimates that the annual average price of gas in 2016 will be between $2.25 and $2.45 per gallon, which would be cheaper or at least comparable to the 2015 average of $2.40 per gallon. Some industry analysts believe that cutbacks by U.S. producers will trim the huge surplus in oil, and gasoline prices will rise as a result. But remember, oil is priced globally and with sanctions being eased, Iran could add to the glut and further pressure prices. During a two-day conference in November, some 50 major oil, gas and petrochemical projects were introduced in Tehran. That, for anyone who buys gas, points to a buyer’s market in 2016.
Number of jobs in state down compared with last year
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Total civilian employment in Louisiana dropped by more than 30,000 from November 2014 to November 2015. Figures released recently by the state’s Louisiana Workforce Commission and adjusted to account for seasonal changes showed the number of civilians employed at just over 2.008 million in November. That’s down from 2.020 million in October and from 2.038 million in November 2014. The overall labor force declined over the year from more than 2.19 million in November 2014 to just more than 2.14 million last month. The number listed as unemployed was 134,649 for November. That’s up from 132,545 in October; down from 157,136 a year earlier. The unemployment rate was 5.9 percent for November, down from 6.8 percent a year earlier. Figures that had not yet been seasonally adjusted showed a decline of more than 10,000 jobs over the year in the mining and logging sector, which includes oil and gas activity. State officials blamed much of the state’s job losses on de-
pressed oil prices. “Lafayette and HoumaThibodaux have been hit hard by low oil prices,” the commission said in a news release. “Lafayette lost 5,100 jobs over the year and has recorded eight consecutive months of over-the-year losses.” The commission said only the Baton Rouge and Lake Charles metropolitan
areas showed job gains over the year. “Employment in the Baton Rouge MSA is at a historic high with 59 consecutive months of overthe-year increases. Lake Charles has recorded 53 consecutive months of overthe-year increases,” the release said. Online: Louisiana Workforce Commission employment data: http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LM I/LMIbulletin.pdf
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House For Sale: 3 br, 1 ba, Reduced to $68,000. Call 985691-1367, leave message. _________________ House For Sale: Larose area. 2 br, 1 ba, low down payment, excel. location, new construction. FMI call 985-6200 or 985396-3000. _________________
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Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose. Fully equipped/addt’l b-b-q room attached. Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $3000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375. _________________
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. _________________
FOR RENT
Office For Rent: Professional-Immaculate Brick, 1040 sq ft, generator, 526 Main St., Lockport. $2000/mth, Call 985-532-3531 or 985-805-0234. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, newly remodeled, lg. porch, $800/mth, $800/dep. No smoking, no pets. 227 W. 64th St., Good neighborhood. FMI call 985-637-4269. _________________
OFFICE BUILDING FOR RENT
Room For Rent: $350/mth, $200/dep. No couples, no pets, no bills. Cut Off area. FMI call 850-7238231. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Lg. 2 br, 1 ba, all utilities pd., $850/mth, $400/dep. FMI call Carol at 727-3249323 or Roger at 504941-0401. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, located at the beginning of Golden Meadow, clean, very nice, renovated, no pets, no smoking, big yard. $1000/mth, $1000/dep. Call 985637-7763. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, Golden Meadow. No pets. $700/mth, $700/dep. Call 677-2008 or 6771206. _________________ House or Apt. For Rent: 1 & 2 br, starting at $400/mth. plus utilities, Central Lafourche area. FMI call 537-9259. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, w/d, Cut Off area. $1000/mth, utilities included. $500/damage dep. Call 985-2780122. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, newly renovated, 2 story apt. $700/mth. & dep/utilities. Call 985-632-6188. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, private street. Call 985-677-1155. _________________
Large 2BR, 1ba. apartment for rent: Units have washer, dryer, range, fridge, microwave and dishwasher. Pets welcome. To see pics go to www.coteblancheapartments.com. One unfurnished unit available for $1000/mo, water included. One furnished unit available for $1500/mo, water, electricity, cable and internet included. $750 deposit. Call Bill at 985-3255626. _________________
House For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, w/d, $625/mth, $625/dep. Also 2 br, 2 ba house for rent in Galliano area w/appl. $900/mth, $900/dep. FMI call 985-7987433. _________________ FOR RENT Mobile Homes, Cabins, Campers and Lots - with Laundromat & Store. Campers for Sale - lease purchase or cash. De Renta: Trailas solares y campers con Lavenderia y tienda Hispana para servirles mejor. 108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________
House For Rent: Unfurn., 3 br, 1 ba, living rm,, kitchen & laundry rm, quiet neighborhood. Located in Larose area. No pets, smoking. $750/mth, $700/dep. FMI call 985-693-7040. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, partly furn., cement carport w/nice sz. shed, no pets, no smoking inside, quiet neighborhood in Galliano. Call 985-4757763 or 985-637-7763. _________________ 2BR, 1ba. Home For Rent in Galliano area. $750/mo and $500/dep. Refrigerator and stove included. FMI call 985-677-0915. _________________ Trailers For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, both in the Golden Meadow area, some furn. included. FMI call 985-6651220. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 2 br, partially furn., private yard, ready soon. Call 985632-2158 or 985-5336212. _________________ (2) Houses For Rent: (1) 2 br, 2 ba, no smoking, no pets, w/appl., in Galliano, $1100/mth, $500/dep; (1) 1 br, 1 ba, no smoking, no pets, Larose area. $600/mth, $400/dep. Call 985-632-4723. _________________
(2) Apts. For Rent: 1 br, in Larose. At 410 & 412 W. 14th St., FMI call 985-991-8119. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, 1 ba, offering appl., w/d, Golden Meadow area. $525/mth, $525/dep. FMI call 985-7987433. _________________ Multiple Properties For Rent in Lockport. (1) br, half bath, (2) 2 br,1 ba, (1) twothirds br, & 1 ba, (1) 3br, 2 ba trailer. FMI call 985-665-9538. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________
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Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 each or $8 each for 15 or more. Call FMI 985-6937229. _________________ Power Wheelchair For Sale, needs battery. Almost brand new, hardly used. Asking $2000, originally pd. $6400. Call 985-632-6619. Negotiable. _________________ AT T E N T I O N ! HUNTERS, OFFSHORE PERSONNEL, OUTDOORS MEN Military Items For Sale: Lg. mosquito netting-$10 ea/$5-3 or more, ruck sacks-$50, sleeping bags w/liners-$30, Abags (lg. enough for hunting gear, clothing etc, other misc. items)-$15. ALL MUST GO. Call 850226-3389. _________________
GARAGE SALES
Huge Garage Sale: Thurs., Jan. 7, at 8 am at 257 E. 93rd St., brick house across from SLHS baseball field. Lots of everything. Rain or shine. _________________ Garage Sale: Fri. & Sat., Jan. 8 & 9, across from Frank’s SuperMarket in Lockport, from 8 am to 2 pm. _________________
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Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. and days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs paid related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 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. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Looking for a person to take care of a ALS person. FMI call 985278-0232. _________________
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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. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________
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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 across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________
MEMORIALS
In Memory Of JASON ESPONGE
Born: Jan. 7, 1969 Died: April 25, 2015 Forever Loved & Missed Happy Heavenly Birthday My Son Today you would be 47, I know you are living a whole new life, with our loved ones in Heaven. I wish you were here today, even for just a little while, so I could say Happy Birthday Son, and see your beautiful smile. The only gifts today will be the gifts you left behind, the laughter, joy and happiness, precious memories, the best kind. May God and all his angels hold you close and sing you a happy song and I’ll be sending wishes to you today and all year long. So today on your birthday I am feeling extra sad and missing you so very much. Forever Loved & Missed, Mom, Dad, Vinette, Jeff, Cyrus, Wendy & all Nieces & Nephews ______________
OBITUARIES
CAROL FREDRICK Carol Bychurch Frederick, 67, a native of Cut Off and a resident of Lockport, passed away on December 17, 2015. Visitation was from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23rd. Memorial mass was held at 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. She is survived by daughter, Sherry Frederick; sisters, Barbara Bouzigard and Joyce Dominique; grandchildren, Brandy and Sarah. She was preceded in death by husband, Raywood J. Frederick, joined now together in heaven and parents, John Bychurch and Armina Bychurch. Carol was loved by her family and friends and she will be greatly missed. Samart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. _____________________________
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DONNA KIFFE Donna “Honey” G. Kiffe, 59, a native of Raceland and resident of Golden Meadow passed away December 30, 2015. Visitation was held on Jan. 4, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. till service time. Memorial service began at 11:00 a.m. with burial in the Church cemetery. Mrs. Donna is survived by her husband of 35 years Roy “Popper” Kiffe; sons, Jayson Kiffe wife Danielle and Roy “Rocky” Kiffe Jr. wife Lacey; step children, Wanda Fos husband Jon and Troy Kiffe wife Sayana; goddaughter Bonnie Toups Callais husband Eric Callais; grandchildren, Shane Fos, Blaire Fos, Nicholas Callais, Christopher Callais, Jonathan Callais, Koby Kiffe, Isabelle Perez, Ethan Kiffe, and Sophie Perez; parents Emile “Jay” Guidry Jr. and Joyce T. Guidry and brother, Tommy Guidry. Mrs. Kiffe was preceded in death by her brother Chuckie Guidry. Loving, caring, and nurturing wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother. Faith-driven, endlessly devoted and selfless giver to any and all in need. Social services worker, director of religious education, mentor, colleague, friend. Always to be missed and never to be forgotten. “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” -Mother Teresa Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. __________________
CHRIS WALKER Chris Joseph Walker, 63, a native and resident of Raceland, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Visitation was held from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 31, at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Thursday with burial to in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife Martha Michel Walker; daughters, Sandy Walker, Lisa Walker Adams and husband James; granddaughter, Avery Grace Adams; brother, Allan Paul Walker and sister, Adele Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irby and Rita Monier Walker. Chris was an avid softball player who was recently inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame. He was a member of the St. Hilary Knights of Columbus. He was a teacher and coach for many years. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. __________________
ELIZABETH BORNE Elizabeth “Ba-Beth” D. Borne, 63, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Visitation was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Thursday, December 31st from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Daniel Borne, Jr. (Tiffiny) and Travis “Zuk” Borne; daughter; Michelle Borne (Dustin Bousegard); daughter-in-law, Dina Borne; brother, Toby Arceneaux; sister, Ramona Forbes; 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Borne, Sr.; parents, Pierre and Clara Gisclair Danos; sons, Trampus Borne and Danny “Big Borne” Borne; sisters, Rose Toups, Joyce Plaisance, Barbara Danos, Audrey Mae Arceneaux, and Clara Ledet. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.. __________________
PERCY MOLAISON Percy “Pye” Molaison, 80, a native of Choctaw and resident Cut Off passed away December 28, 2015. Visitation was held on Thursday, Dec. 31, from 9:00 till service time. Memorial Mass began at 11:00 a.m. with internment in the church cemetery. Mr. Percy is survived by his wife of 59 years AnnaBelle Pitre Molaison; children. Charlotte Boudreaux (Nolan Jr.), Perry Molaison (Myra), and Fay Ellen Lafont (Keith); grandchildren, Buddy and Bret Boudreaux, Nikki Wilson, Tanner LaFont; step grandchildren, Chera Kee Trosclair, Skeat and Troy Rousse, Opal Felarise, and Taylah Dantin, brothers, Cleveland, Esteve, and Vincent Molaison; and sisters, Viola and Velma Cortez and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Molaison was preceded in death by his parents, Roaul and Henritta O. Molaison; granddaughter, Jillian Boudreaux; brothers, Ellis and Eunice Molaison, and sisters Doris Delaune and Patsy Hebert. Mr. Pye loved fishing and four wheeling and was a free spirit and fun loving person. __________________
RICKEY MCNEIL Rickey G. McNeil, 59, a native of Pineville, MS and resident of Raceland, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Visitation was held at Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 Central Lafourche Dr., on Thursday, December 31 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. A Funeral service was held at the church starting at 11:00 with burial to follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Rickey is survived by his wife, Pat Mestayer McNeil; sons, Chris McNeil and Lee McNeil; brother, Don McNeil and wife Shorty; sister, Linda McNeil; sister-in-law, Lois McNeil and many other family members. He is preceded in death by his father, Henry McNeil; mother, Ina Nelson McNeil and brothers, Loyd McNeil and Wendell McNeil. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of South Louisiana, 205 Bayou Garden Blvd. Suite E, Houma, LA 70364. Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. __________________
JUDY TERREBONNE Judy Marie Plaisance Terrebonne, 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano earned her angel wings on January 2nd, 2016. Memorial mass will take place on Jan. 7th, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow beginning at 9:00 a.m. Mrs. Judy is survived by her children, Carroll David Terrebonne Jr. wife Rochelle Terrebonne, Nanette Joseph Terrebonne, Eric A. Terrebonne wife Sheri Murray Terrebonne, Jill Marie Dubois husband Gilbert Dubois, Tommie Justlien Terrebonne companion Elizabeth Ann Adams, Paul Patrick Terrebonne companion Denise Chiasson, and Camilla Victoria Terrebonne Gassenberger husband Harold Gassenberger III, 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren with 2 on the way, brother Dudley Joseph Plaisance, and sisters, Eliska Plaisance, Jackie Pitre, Loredia Terrebonne, Amie Bell Duet, and Lovenia Teller. Mrs. Terrebonne was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Carroll David Terrebonne Sr.; parents, Eric and Celima T. Plaisance; grandchild, Sarah; great grandchild, Kayle; brother, Dickarson “Dick” Theriot, and sisters Eleanore “Sis” Theriot and Janet “Blackie” Delph. She was a hard working, fun loving woman who made her opinions known, a good cook who loved cooking holiday meals and was always first to lend anyone in need a helping hand. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to St. Jude’s Research Hospital in Mr. Judy’s name. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. __________________
If you’ve ever wondered if you can be charitable with only a few extra dollars in your wallet or a little bit of free time, the answer is yes. You just have to get a little creative. In the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s latest analysis of charitable giving, it appears people who earned less were giving more. Based on state-by-state tax data, the nonprofit industry trade publication reported that between 2006 to 2012, Americans earning more than $200,000 gave a smaller percentage of their income to charity while those earning less than $100,000 actually gave more during the same period. Wherever you stand on the income scale, stretching charitable dollars or time should begin with a little planning. Here are five steps to consider. Check your finances first. Helping others is a worthwhile lifetime habit. However, before you start writing checks or handing out cash to various individuals or groups, check your budget to determine whether you actually have extra money to spare for charitable donations in any form. If you itemize, check the IRS rules (www.irs.gov) on charitable giving or consult with a qualified tax professional to see if there are charitable giving options that fit your circumstances. Screen charities you’re considering. It’s never been easier to evaluate a potential charity or nonprofit organization. Leading online databases like CharityNavigator.org, Charity Watch.org and Guidestar.org provide extensive data on thousands of national, state and local charities and nonprofit organizations. The Better Business Bureau also operates Give.org, a national charity database that accredits and notes complaints. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s Charity Scams website offers breaking news on illegal fundraising activities and best practices for evaluating charities and nonprofits year-round. What else can you do? Play reporter. Even if an organization checks out through these reputable sources, do an online search of news media just to make sure no unsavory developments have oc-
curred that might discourage your donation. Research what’s needed. If the charity in question accepts physical items or volunteer work, see if you’re interested in providing help that way. Check with the charity either online or by phone to determine what they will and will not accept – donating the wrong items simply wastes staff and volunteer time. If you would like to volunteer, ask about opportunities and make sure that volunteer assignment fits you before you commit. Remember, charities really count on their volunteers and your enthusiasm for an assignment can help them keep their turnover to a minimum. Some organizations may also have travelbased service missions that can provide charitable travel opportunities that allow you to help while seeing the world. Ask if your employer will match your donation. Even if your cash donation is modest, some employers can make your contribution go farther if they have a matching gifts program. Check with your human resources department or benefits manager. Also, many nonprofits, universities and charitable organizations keep their own online databases of employer matching gift programs. Go micro. If you can only find a few dollars to give, don’t let that discourage you. Organize likeminded friends and family members to pool funds, attend events or volunteer time for a cause, or consider a particular nonprofit’s organized crowdfunding (www.councilofnonprofits.org/tools-resources/crowdfunding-non profits) efforts that will allow you to make an impact with only a few dollars. Still short on cash and want to help? Pick up the phone or email the charity and ask if they accept small items or in-kind services. Some ideas might include gift cards (including ones with unused balances), office supplies, stamps, catering for events or board meetings or help with writing, fundraising or technology. Bottom line: Making a difference in the world doesn’t always require big bucks, but big know-how helps. Check your finances first, research charities you’re interested in and investigate how small donations of time, money and physical items can make an impact. Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney
Wednesday, January 6, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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The Galliano 4-H and Beta Clubs sponsored a food drive for the month of November. Four large boxes were donated to the local charities. Reporter, Hunter Comeaux
Pictured are Galliano 4-H’ers Alexandra Verdin winning a division rosette for her seafood dish, Lainey Alario for winning reserve grand champion for her crawfish fettuccine, Analise Lee for winning a division rosette for her shrimp dish, and Kaden Bruce for winning a division and class rosette for his oyster dish during the annual Sugar n’ Seafood contests.
Pictured are Galliano 4-H’ers Jenah Moliniare for placing with a division and class rosettes for her sugar dish and Koby Bruce for placing with a division rosette for his sugar dish during the annual Sugar n’ Seafood contests.
Pictured are Galliano 4-H’ers Lainey Alario and Hannah Shicksnider for participating in the annual illustrated talk contests during the recent Sugar n’ Seafood event.
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Everytown for Gun Safety, a group backed by billionaire former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, is seeking to be a counterweight to the National Rifle Association’s lobbying of state lawmakers. Both groups are expected to be active in legislatures in the coming year. Whether to raise the minimum wage has become another hot topic in states and cities, with the issue getting no traction in the Republican-led Congress. New voting laws, meanwhile, could help shape the outcomes in state and federal elections in the coming year. Democrats and others who want to boost voter participation have been pushing to expand access to the polls, while conservatives have pushed for measures aimed at preventing election fraud. Each side says the other is using legislation to help their favored party in elections. A look at some of the more notable laws taking effect in January: GUNS Texas, the secondmost populous state, joins 44 other states in allowing at least some firearm owners to carry handguns openly in public places. Under the Texas law, guns can be carried by those with licenses and only in holsters. Meanwhile, California, the most populous state, has multiple new laws on gun control. One tightens a ban on firearms in and around schools. Under the new law, the prohibition applies even to most people who are allowed to carry concealed weapons generally. Another allows people to request that a judge
order weapons be taken away from relatives who are believed to pose a threat. VOTING California and Oregon become the first states that automatically register eligible voters when they obtain or renew their driver’s licenses. Critics of the measures — mostly Republicans — say that could lead to voter fraud and is part of a plan to register more voters who are likely to be Democrats. They say voters should register voluntarily. In both states, people are able to opt out of being registered. Similar measures have been proposed in other states but never adopted. This year, Republican Gov. Chris Christie vetoed the concept in New Jersey. In North Carolina, a voter identification law passed in 2013 that requires people to show a photo ID takes effect. An amendment adopted this year allows voters who have trouble obtaining the required ID to vote anyway. That provision keeps North Carolina from joining eight states in which a photo ID is strictly required. There are still legal challenges over the law, and opponents want a judge to delay implementation. In most states, voters are asked to show some kind of identification. PUBLIC HEALTH Hawaii becomes the first state to raise its minimum age, from 18 to 21, to buy or use cigarettes or ecigarettes. It’s a move some local governments have made before, but never a state. California joins West Virginia and Mississippi as the only states without a personal-belief exemption for parents who do not want to vaccinate their children. Children whose parents refuse to have them immunized against
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Only in America ... are there handicapped parking places in front of a skating rink. Only in America ... do drugstores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front. Only in America ... do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet Coke. Only in America ... do banks leave both doors to the vault open and then chain the pens to the coun-
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Meeting opened at noon by President Bob Sevin at the Grand Isle Multiplex Building located on Louisiana Highway 1. Commissioners present were Bob Sevin, Ambrose Besson and Juanita B. Cheramie. Commissioners Perry Chighizola and Terrill Pizani were absent. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Cheramie and unanimously agreed to approve the meeting of November 10, 2015 as read. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Cheramie and unanimously agreed to accept the financial report and pay port operating invoices including the invoices presented from PEEC for work performed on Commercial Dock Project. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Cheramie and unanimously agreed to introduce the following resolution: Resolution A resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Grand Isle Port Commission to authorize the renewal of ad valorem tax. Roll call vote as follows: YEAS: Bob Sevin, Ambrose Besson, Juanita B. Cheramie NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Perry Chighizola, Terrill Pizani
ters. Only in America ... do people leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put their useless junk in the garage. Only in America ... do they use answering machines to screen calls and then have call waiting so they won’t miss a call from someone they didn’t want to talk to in the first place. Only in America ... do they sell hot dogs in packages of ten and buns in packages of eight. Only in America ... do they have drive-up ATM machines with Braille lettering. This resolution is considered adopted this 9th of December, 2015. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Cheramie and unanimously agreed to introduce the following resolution: Resolution A resolution stating the Commercial Dock Repairs substational complete and authorizing the President to sign any forms needed to start the 45 lien day period. Roll call vote as follows: YEAS: Bob Sevin, Ambrose Besson, Juanita B. Cheramie NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Perry Chighizola, Terrill Pizani This resolution is considered adopted this 9th of December, 2015. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Cheramie and unanimously agreed to go into executive session at 12:46 to discuss personnel. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Cheramie and unanimously agreed to reconvene the meeting at 12:51 p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Cheramie, seconded by Commissioner Besson and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 12:51 p.m. Ambrose Besson, Secretary/Treasurer Grand Isle Port Commission Bob Sevin, President Grand Isle Port Commission
several diseases are not allowed to enroll in public or private school and instead have to be homeschooled. There is an exemption for children with serious health problems. EMPLOYMENT ISSUES In California, a new law lets female employees allege pay discrimination based on the wages a company pays other employees who do substantially similar work. Under the law, it is up to employers to prove a man’s higher pay is based on factors other than gender. Oregon becomes the fifth state with a paid sick leave mandate for many employers. Some cities in trafficcongested urban areas are trying to ease the burdens of commuting. Employers with at least 20 workers in Washington, D.C., and New York City are required to offer commuter benefits such as tax-free mass transit subsidies to their workers. San Francisco already has a similar ordinance. In Missouri, a new law links the duration of jobless benefits to the state’s unemployment rate. When fewer people are out of work, those claiming the benefits will be cut off sooner. The maximum length of the benefits will be reduced from the current 20 weeks — already among the shorter periods in the nation — to 13. Only North Carolina, which has a similar sliding scale, has a shorter period: 12 weeks.
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.
DECEMBER 28, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Latisha E. Bellanger, 28, Lockport. Violation of probation/parole. Lionel Keller, 30, Vacherie. Poss. of cocaine, poss. of marijuana, failure to drive on right side of road, no driver’s license, flight from an officer, obstruction of justice, contempt of court (5 cts). Janae E. Rhodes, 27, Labadieville. Contempt of court. Dewon M. Rials, 35, Gray. Contempt of court. Jassumen Price, 22, Raceland. 2nd degree battery (accessory after fact). Allie LeBouef, Jr., 37, Larose. Contempt of court. Eric Duroche, 37, Thibodaux. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Nicholas Adams, 27, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment, poss. of xanax (2 cts, felony). Paul Kiger, 37, Cut Off. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation (felony), simple criminal damage to property. Neil Ricard, 42, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (2 cts). Lanny Ordoyne, 33, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Troy Clause, 47, Thibodaux. Fugitive from Ascension Parish. Dechad Howard, 31, Lafayette. 2nd degree battery (felony), accessory after the fact. Kendell Thibodeaux, 21, Houma. 2nd degree murder (felony). 2nd degree murder-attempted (felony), poss. of firearm/carry concealed weapon by convicted felon (felony), 2nd degree battery. Jennifer Chaisson, 34, Raceland. Fugitive from justice, contempt of court (6 cts). Tyrone Showalter, 33, Cut Off. Poss. or dist. of drug para., sale, dist., or poss. of legend drug w/o prescription (felony), taking contraband to/from penal institutions of meth, (felony), dist. of meth., operating a vehicle while intoxicated, driving on roadway laned for traffic. Thibodaux Police Department Juan C. Walker, 49, Thibodaux. Aggravated assault w/fa. (felony). Norman Robinson, 34, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (4 cts), resisting an officer. Terica Westley, 37, Thibodaux. Theft of goods. DECEMBER 29, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Carlton Curvin, 32, Thibodaux. License plate light required, poss. of marijuana (2nd offense). Destinee Stevenson, 19, Galliano. Simple burglary (motor vehicle), unauthorized use of access cards as theft. Charmaine Cantrelle, 39, Cut Off. Contempt of court (3 cts). Wildlife & Fisheries Brent Loupe, 28, Lockport. Possession of firearm by a convicted felon. Louisiana State Police Pedro Flores, Jr., 29, Larose. Illegal window tint 5%, poss. of marijuana (1st offense). Aaron Chatagnier, 22, Thibodaux. Possession of marijuana (2nd offense). Brittanie Hossel, 23, Thibodaux. Possession of Schedule I (marijuana), poss. of Schedule II (meth), poss. of Schedule IV, poss. of drug para. DECEM BER 30, 2015 Louisiana Parish Sheriff’s Office Jordan Williams, 23, Raceland. Attempted 2nd degree murder, poss. of firearm by convicted felon (2 cts). Ariona Walker, 21, Houma. Obstruction of justice, poss. of firearm by convicted felon (accessory after the fact).
MINIMUM WAGE The minimum wage rises in many cities and states with the new year. Some of the wage increases are coming under laws passed years ago that phased in the increases over a period of years. Some are automatic increases tied to the cost of living. Fast-food workers in New York state receive their first pay bump under a new law that eventually will push their minimum wage to $15. The full amount will kick in at the end of 2018 in New York City and 2021 in the rest of the state. The federal government has not touched the minimum wage since it was increased to $7.25 effective in 2009. Labor groups and workers keep pushing for higher raises while many business groups say raises could come at the expense of jobs. But with the federal rate unchanging, more state and local governments — particularly in the West and Northeast — are taking action. The wages rise in California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia on Friday. States with automatic annual increases effective Jan. 1 are Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Jersey, Ohio and South Dakota. Some cities, including New Orleans, also have new rates starting Jan. 1. Tiffanie Lee, 31, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts) Durvin Lombas, 37, Golden Meadow. Home invasion. Durwin Short, 38, Gibson. Hit and run driving (no personal injury). Thibodaux Police Department Frederick Gray, 43, Raceland. Simple battery, aggravated assault. DECEMBER 31, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Troy Billiot, Jr., Golden Meadow. 2nd degree battery. Dustin Gaspard, 23, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Kejuandre Richard, 20, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery, scdtp. Jared Trosclair, 24, Thibodaux. Criminal trespass, DWI 3rd offense. Jamar Williams, 27, Houma. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Every Otrell, 24, Thibodaux. First degree murder. Zane Bergeron, 22, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts), theft. Barbara Legendre, 46, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Jeffery Gales, 51, Raceland. Contempt of court. Chris Leonard, 55, Galliano. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Lance Dupuy, 24, Raceland. Contempt of court (4 cts), resisting an officer, unauthorized entry of inhabited dwelling, domestic abuse battery, scdtp. Shasta Britton, 37, Gray. Contempt of court. Travis Bergeron, 36, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Angelle Andras, 27, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole. Vernon Brunet, 56, Raceland. Proper equip. required on vehicle. Crystal Johnson, 36, Gray. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Amber Stelly, 20, Raceland. Forgery. Thibodaux Police Department Ricky Sanchez, 59, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Joshua Herbert, 27, Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace-offensive derisive, annoying words to another, resisting an officer. JANUARY 1, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Albert Jospeh Danos, Jr., 45, Avondale. DAB involving strangulation, false imprisonment. Robbie L. Hendrix, 31, Contempt of court, exp. mvi, operating a vehicle while under suspended for certain prior offenses. Joseph Jackson, III, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Jordon Trey Molaison, 21, Thibodaux. Theft (felony), simple battery of the infirm. JANUARY 2, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Percy Lee Diggs, 36, Raceland. Theft of shoplifting. Brylin M, Morris, 30, Napoleonville. Fugitive from justice. JANUARY 3, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Norman Every, Jr., 62, Thibodaux. DWI 3rd offense, resisting an officer, reckless operation w/o accident. Storm Joseph Dantin, 27, Golden Meadow. Armed robbery (attempted), armed robbery. Claude Herman Galmore, 56, Houma. Contempt of court (5 cts). Lester Deville, Sr., 49, Bourg. DAB. Kristina Verin, 26, Raceland. Contempt of court. Craig Flurry, 31, Houma. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Nicholas Ray, 35, Raceland. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Troyvon Tillman, 19, Thibodaux. Theft of goods (felony). Ernest Pollard, 52, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Avoyelles Parish. Louisiana State Police Precious, Danos, 42, Marrero. DWI 1st offense. Thomas Loftin, 55, Harrisonburg. DWI 1st offense, improper equip., poss. of marijuana (1st offense).
Sunday and Hawaii’s is in effect in the new year. Ten states and the District of Columbia already have similar provisions. PETS Illinois made it a misdemeanor to leave pets outside during extreme weather. But it is illegal only in cases where the cat or dog left in extreme heat or cold dies or is injured. Missouri, in a crackdown on the state’s commercial “puppy mills,” required dog breeders to provide more space for their animals and barred them from using wirestrand flooring in dog kennels. Tennessee gave approval this year to the first statewide animal abuse registry. The law, which takes effect Jan. 1, requires the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to post to its website a list of persons convicted on or after that date of aggravated animal cruelty, felony animal fighting, or bestiality and related offenses. The list is to include the animal abuser’s full legal name and photograph. Upon first offense, the person’s name will remain on the list for two years. Upon subsequent offenses, it will remain on the list for five years. ___
Minimum-wage fast-food workers in Seattle get a bump as part of that city’s phased-in increase to $15 an hour. TAXES Taxes have gone up in some places and dropping in others. Income tax rates dropped slightly in Oklahoma, where state revenues have fallen sharply, and Massachusetts. In North Carolina, the tax on gasoline dropped by a penny a gallon to 35 cents. The sales tax on boats will drop in New Jersey as of Feb. 1. Taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products rose in Minnesota, as will hotel taxes in Hawaii. ABORTION Physicians in North Carolina are required to provide the state with ultrasound images of fetuses and other data related to abortions performed after the 16th week of pregnancy. For pregnancies terminated after the 20th week, doctors must explain to the state Department of Health and Human Services how continuing the pregnancy would have threatened the life and health of the mother. Some lawmakers who favor abortion rights say the state should not have this medical data. IMMIGRANT DRIVER’S LICENSES Two more states allow people who are in the United States illegally to be licensed to drive. Delaware’s law took effect
Associated Press writers Cathy Bussewitz in Honolulu; Randall Chase in Dover, Delaware; David A. Lieb in Jefferson City, Missouri; Jonathan Mattise in Charleston, West Virginia; Sean Murphy in Oklahoma City; Gary Robertson in Raleigh, North Carolina; Will Weissert in Austin, Texas; and Juliet Williams in Sacramento, California, contributed to this report.
A reward is being offered to help identify a suspect who used a debit card at a Raceland department store shortly after it was stolen from a vehicle parked in Lockport. On Sunday, December 20, the Lockport Police Department responded to the 100 block of Barrilleaux Street in reference to a vehicle burglary. Upon arrival, officers learned a woman’s wallet had been stolen from her vehicle parked along the street sometime between 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. that morning. It was discovered that the perpetrator emptied cash and credit cards out of the wallet before discarding it in a nearby trash receptacle. The victim contacted her bank to deactivate the cards, but learned the debit card had already been used at Raceland department store to make a purchase of around $54. Deputies with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate. Through the use of sur-
veillance cameras, deputies were able to obtain a photo of the suspect who utilized the card to make a purchase. Anyone who can identify the suspect is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-7437433 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.
Investigators seeking suspect for use of stolen debit card
Second suspect in Christmas Eve armed robbery arrested
Storm Dantin, 27, of Cut Off was arrested Sunday, January 3. Dantin is a suspect in an armed robbery which took place on Christmas Eve. Ryan Billiot, 26, of Golden Meadow was previously arrested in connection to the crime. Just prior to 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 3, a concerned citizen reported Dantin was spotted walking along LA 1 in Golden Meadow. Golden Meadow Police officers responded, along with assistance from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police Troop C, and Port Fourchon Harbor Police. Dantin was seen running toward a church and eventually ran into a cemetery. While searching the cemetery, officers located Dantin, and he was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux and booked with armed robbery. He was also charged with using a firearm in an armed robbery. His bond is set at $105,000. Dantin was arrested for his involvement in an armed robbery which occurred during the early morning hours of Thursday, December 24.
Storm Dantin
Just after 1 a.m. that morning, deputies responded to assist Golden Meadow Police after learning three men had just been robbed by two male subjects outside a bar in the town. One of the suspects was armed with a knife, while the other was armed with a firearm. The suspects stole wallets, money, cell phones and other items from the victims. Through investigation, detectives identified the two suspects as Storm Dantin and Ryan Billiot and obtained arrest warrants for each. Billiot was located and arrested later that morning. He is charged with armed robbery, and was also booked on three warrants for contempt of court. He remains in jail in lieu of $101,000 bond.