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Triple murder trial delayed for the fifth time

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The firstdegree murder trial for a man accused of stabbing a Lockport woman and her two David Brown young daughters has been delayed for the fifth time.

David Brown, 38, of Houma, is now set for trial Sept. 12 through Oct. 21.

He is charged in the Nov. 4, 2012, deaths of 29-yearold Jacquelin Nieves and her daughters, 7-year-old Gabriela and 1-year-old Izabela.

Brown is also accused of raping Jacquelin and Gabriela Nieves and setting the family’s apartment on fire. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

First Assistant District Attorney Kristine Russell said the prosecution and defense asked for this continuance because of new reports from Brown’s attorneys and to allow time for possible medical examinations of Brown.

According to the Daily Comet, the trial was originally set for March 10, 2014, but continued four times for reasons including the defense’s lack of money for expert witnesses, a change in judge after the original retired and crime lab issues. Most recently it was scheduled for April 4.

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“Jambali, crawfish pie, filet gumbo … son-of-a-gun we gonna have big fun on the Bayou!” … And that’s exactly what occurred last weekend.

Big fun, gorgeous weather, and food galore, topped with parade after parade.

But now that the “fun” is over, it’s time to make way for the season of Lent, a forty-day period before Easter when Christians reflect on soul-searching and repentence, and rededicate themselves to their faith beginning with Ash Wednesday.

Easter Sunday is March 27.

Pictured above are Krewe of Nereids riders. At left are riders with the Krewe of Athena.

Meetings scheduled for subcontractors interested in working on the new jail project

Sheriff Craig Webre is encouraging subcontractors interested in working on the new jail to attend outreach meetings planned for March and April in Thibodaux.

Yates Construction, the Construction Manager at Risk for the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex project, is hosting the meetings to attract local subcontractors for the project.

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The jail will be build on Veterans Blvd. next to the current Lafourche Parish Detention Center at 952 LA 3185 in Thibodaux.

On Thursday, Feb. 4, Yates held the first of three subcontractor outreach meetings designed to create interest in the project and disseminate information about the project to the local subcontractor community.

Two additional meetings will be held Wednesday, March 9, and Tuesday, April 12.

Each meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites located at 826 North Canal Boulevard in Thibodaux.

Each event will present information about the project at the current state of the design, discuss possible ways that attending subcontractors may be able to participate in the project, discussing the procurement process of this subcontracting plan, and record the attendance of all attending subcontractors and insure that their contact information is added to Yates’ database of subcontractors.

Yates will use the database to keep interested subcontractors informed as to when the prequalification process will begin, when bid documents will be available, when pre-bid meetings will be held and the status of bid dates.

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards officially called Friday for lawmakers to convene Feb. 14 in a special legislative session aimed at stabilizing Louisiana’s finances and closing an immediate budget gap estimated to top $700 million.

The Democratic governor’s proclamation sets the dates and parameters for the session, which can run until March 9. The broad outline for the session has been talked about for weeks, but the proclamation set the list of 36 areas that can be considered by lawmakers.

Edwards placed tighter limits than Republican lawmakers sought as they pushed back against the governor’s seeking to fill most of the budget holes with tax hikes.

With this year’s shortfall and estimates of a nearly $2 billion gap for next year, Edwards said the session’s goal is to end cycles of continuing budget shortfalls. He’s proposing tax increases to raise new money for the treasury, saying that’s the only way to avoid devastating cuts to public colleges and health services.

“This is a season of hard choices for Louisiana,” Edwards said in a statement. He added: “This is not the plan I want to submit to the legislature, but unfortunately, these are the options we have to choose from in the short term.”

Fewer than five months remain before the fiscal year ends June 30 and the budget must be rebalanced.

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Larose man dies in utility vehicle crash

A 20-year-old Larose man died last Thursday, Feb. 4, after the utility vehicle he was driving overturned and landed on top of him.

At around 6:30 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to a utility vehicle crash near the entrance of the Larose Landing subdivision on Hwy. 1. Through investigation, deputies learned Gaven Chouest was operating a Polaris utility vehicle, driving northbound on the shoulder of LA Highway 1.

As Chouest turned left into the subdivision, he struck a median on Avalon Avenue, causing the ATV to rotate. Chouest, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle, and the vehicle came to rest on top of him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Alcohol use is not suspected to be a factor in the crash, but routine toxicology tests are pending.

This crash remains under investigation. Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop C and members of the Lockport Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene to assist.

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Anger management classes to begin Feb. 11

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VFW post to host garage sale Feb. 11-13

A garage sale benefitting VFW Post 8538 is going to be held Thursday and Friday, Feb. 11 and 12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, Feb. 13 from 8 a.m. to noon at the VFW hall behind LCO, 2322 VFW St., Larose.

Anything that fits in a grocery bag will be sold for $1 on Sunday.

All proceeds will benefit our local veterans.

For more information, contact Rachel at (985) 6657831 or Flo at (985) 2585789.

GM Church to host dinner benefit Feb. 12

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church will host a Valentine Supper to benefit Relay for Life on Friday February 12 at 6 p.m.

For a $10 ticket, guests will receive vegetable soup, baked ham, rice dressing, sweet potatoes, bread a drink and dessert.

Entertainment and door prizes will also take place during the function. The church is located on Hwy 308 and E. 162nd St. To reserve your meal for dine in or take out, call Lou at 985 475-5614 or Linda at 985-681-4838.

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Fireworks Anger Management classes, (3 two-hour sessions for ages 18 and over), from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, Feb. 11, 18 and 25.

Limited space is available. To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux with $150 enrollment fee (money order only).

For more information call 985-446-0643.

Local church to sell seafood fondue Feb. 12

Open Door Revival Center will sell a seafood fondue dinner on Friday, February 12 from 10 a.m. to noon.

A donation of $7 will receive a small cap bread, a crab and shrimp fondue in a covered cup, fresh salad, whole kernel corn and a chocolate covered brownie.

Call 325-2456 or 6377991 to make an order. Advance orders encouraged.

The church is located at 16164 West Mains Street in Cut Off (next to old Pizza Hut).

Eymard’s to offer handgun class Feb. 13

Eymard Shooting Academy is offering a Concealed Handgun Training Course at 14968 Hwy. 3235 in Cut Off, on Saturday, Feb. 13th.

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 pre-

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payment is required. Payments will be accepted at Eymard Guns until February 13. (Payments are only) This cash/check 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 blair@viscom.net.

Special arrangements can be made for clubs or families wanting to take the class as a group or on a weekday.

Participants will need to bring 50 rounds of ammunition, eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are sufficient), and ear protection (muffs or plugs).

OLOPS continues to honor parishioners

In February, Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church will continue to honor present and past parishioners who are part of its 100 years as a church parish. A different group of people will be recognized each weekend.

On February 13 and 14, OLOPS will celebrate “family” by honoring godparents and grandparents during each weekend mass. Renewal of marriage vows will also be recited at each mass.

Veterans and service professionals such as firemen, policemen, doctors, nurses, and teachers will be recognized on February 20 and 21.

Masses on February 27 and 28 will recognize various youth organization as altar servers, Children of Mary, Bible Camp members and Retreat Team members.

World-famous duet to perform locally

Acoustic Eidolon (idleon), a duet that blends Celtic, Folk, World and Latin music influences, will perform a concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21 at Community Bible Church (CBC) in Cut Off. The concert is neither Christian based nor does it benefit the church at which they are performing. CBC is merely opening its sanctuary for them to perform.

There is no set cost but the suggested donation amount is $15 to $20 per person.

In addition to their website www.acoustic eidolon.com, video clips can be found on YouTube.

Applicants sought for LSA scholarhip

Applications are now being accepted for Louisiana Sheriff’s Association annual scholarship.

All eligible students in Lafourche Parish are encouraged to apply.

The $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school student who attends Nicholls State University, L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College, or South Central Louisiana Technical College.

Applications are available for download online at www.LPSO.net/scholar ship. Completed applications can be turned in at any Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office location or mailed to: Brennan Matherne, P.O. Box 5608, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, April 1.

Lockport church to host financial seminar

First Baptist Church of Lockport will host Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, which is a video series that walks you through budgeting, getting out of debt and saving for the future. Classes begin Sunday February 21 at 6 p.m.

Childcare will be provided. For more info call 985-291-1329.

Girls’ youth softball to begin registration

Darlene Guidry, Golden Meadow Senior Citizen Manager, is shown presenting Ms. Barbara Hobson (December winner) with a $50 Wal-Mart gift card donated by the Golden Meadow Rotary Club. Gift card winners are chosen by a drawing each month.

Members of the Golden Meadow Senior Citizen group must be present at the monthly drawings in order to win. Contact Darlene Guidry for more information at 475-7701.

Larose Cut Off girl’s softball league is accepting registration for ages 5-16.

Registration will be at the Cut Off Youth Center on Feb. 21, 22, and 29 from 5:00-6:30 p.m.

For more information contact Spring Danos at 985-665-3262.

Grand Isle posts early voting dates and times

Early voting for the March 5, 2016 Presidential Preference and Municipal Primary Election will be conducted at the Grand Isle Multiplex, 3101 LA Hwy 1, Grand Isle, on Monday, Feb. 22, and Tuesday, Feb. 23.

Hours are 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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Darlene Guidry, Golden Meadow Senior Citizen Manager, is shown presenting Gwen Dye (January winner) with a $50 Wal-Mart gift card donated by the Golden Meadow Rotary Club.

“The Center” Special Education District #1 is collecting any used Mardi Gras beads and trinkets.

The project provides the most challenged individuals to feel important and productive.

Please contact The Center at 985-632-5671 for any additional information. If needed, someone will pick up any donated beads.

Donations sought by Animal Shelter

The Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter is seeking the following items to be donated: Cat litter, dog and cat food, toys, treats, plain leashes and paper towels.

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.

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BRIEF Initial unemployment claims in Louisiana rise

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — First-time claims for unemployment insurance in Louisiana for the week ending Jan. 30 increased from the previous week’s total.

The state labor department figures released Friday show the initial claims rose to 3,083 from the previous week’s total of 2,658.

For the comparable week a year earlier, there were 2,676.

The four-week moving average, which is a less volatile measure of claims, increased to 3,357 from

the previous week’s average of 3,201.

Continued unemployment claims claimed for the week ending Jan. 30 increased to 23,287 compared to 22,643 the previous week.

The four-week moving average for such claims decreased to 23,288 from the previous week’s average of 23,631. ___

US rig count drops 48 this week to 571; Texas down 19

HOUSTON (AP) — Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. says the number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by 48 this week to 571.

The Houston firm said Friday 467 rigs sought oil and 104 explored for natural gas amid depressed energy prices. A year ago,

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Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Texas declined by 19 rigs, Oklahoma dropped eight, Louisiana dropped five, Pennsylvania lost three, North Dakota, Utah and Wyoming each declined by two and Ohio dropped by one.

Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and West Virginia were all unchanged.

The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981 and bottomed at 488 in 1999. ___

11-year-old boy convicted of killing 8-year-old girl

WHITE PINE, Tenn. (AP) — An 11-year-old boy in Tennessee has been found guilty of murdering an 8year-old girl after she and her sister refused to let him see their puppies.

WATE-TV reports that Jefferson County Juvenile Court judge Dennis “Will�

Roach II this week found the boy guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced him to state custody until he turns 19.

The Associated Press does not generally identify juveniles accused of crimes.

The boy is currently in detention and being evaluated as to where he should be placed, said Rob Johnson, a spokesman for the Department of Children’s Services.

The boy and 8-year-old McKayla Dyer lived in the same mobile home park in White Pine, Tennessee, about 40 miles outside of Knoxville. McKayla, her 11-year-old sister and another girl, also 11, were playing outside and talking to the boy while he was sitting at his bedroom window on Oct. 3, 2015. He asked the sisters to go get their puppies, the judge’s order says, and when they refused he went and got a 12-gauge shotgun and a BB gun and told the girls he had guns.

According to the judge’s description of the events, McKayla laughed at him and responded that the guns weren’t real.

The boy “then made certain the gun was loaded, cocked the hammer on the gun and shot the victim just above the heart at a downward trajectory,� the judge wrote.

The girl fell backward, “quickly lost consciousness, and was later confirmed dead,� the judge wrote, adding that three witnesses saw McKayla within one minute after she was shot. “The mother of the child knelt on the ground and picked her up, placing her child in her arms as she passed away.�

The boy had been trained in firearm safety and had hunted with his father and grandfather, the judge noted. ___

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Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove tells local news media that 29year-old Carlos Bates of Gulfport and 43-year-old Isiah Major III of Bay St. Louis both died at the scene. The victims’ hometowns are near Pass Chris-

tian on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.

Pass Christian Police Chief Tim Hendricks tells the Sun Herald and WLOX-TV that four other people were hospitalized.

The shootings came a day after accidents in sep-

DA’s office donates to Wildlife and Fisheries

The Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office donated eleven truck bed evidence storage chests to the local Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement division on Tuesday, February 2. “We have often donated money and supplies to help the cause of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement in Lafourche Parish since I became District Attorney, and I am glad to continue this fine endeavor,�

Lafourche Parish District Attorney Camille A. Morvant, II said. “I think this is a good example of agencies working together and directing resources to accomplish a common goal.�

Accepting the donation Tuesday was Capt. Chuck Comeaux, a 29-year veteran of Wildlife and Fisheries, who echoed that sentiment, noting that his agency has had a great working relationship with the DA’s office and Morvant.

Comeaux said he was appreciative of this donation, as well as the other contributions from the DA’s office over the years.

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arate south Louisiana parades injured a man and a woman. A rider in a gay men’s parade in Lafayette Saturday fell from the top level of a float, and a float in the Baton Rouge Spanish Town parade hit a female pedestrian.

Pictured is Lafourche Parish District Attorney Camille A. Morvant (left) presenting a donation to Capt. Chuck Comeaux with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement.

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Edwards From 1-A

Republican lawmakers say there’s room for reductions in government spending, but Edwards only included some of their ideas in the special session agenda — though he did include a wide-ranging item that allows for cuts across state agencies.

“I have listened to legislators and have drafted a broad call allowing flexibility to consider both cuts and raising money for the state,” Edwards said. “Now is the time for legislators to join with me to resolve these problems.”

The agenda includes Edwards’ proposal to tap into $128 million from Louisiana’s “rainy day” fund and to redirect $200 million in Gulf oil spill recovery money earmarked for a lawsuit settlement to instead plug holes in this year’s budget.

The governor also will allow lawmakers to consider reworking state contracts and decreasing protections that shield some budget areas from

deep cuts. But most of the items included for debate involve taxes.

House Speaker Taylor Barras, R-New Iberia, pledged in a statement to work with the administration on “responsible solutions.” But he noted some items Republicans sought were missing from the session agenda.

“While some non-tax items are included, many were anticipating more opportunity to address structural and spending reforms,” Barras said.

In a letter earlier this week, the Republican Legislative Delegation urged Edwards to allow lawmakers to consider restructuring Medicaid, state pension systems, state worker health care and criminal sentencing laws, along with government reorganizations.

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options of how we can affect some savings in government and do what we believe needs to be done first, which is look at costs before we look at the revenue side of it,” Harris said.

Lawmakers can consider increasing a wide array of taxes on people and businesses, everything from sales and income tax hikes to boosted taxes on phone service, car rentals, business utilities, room rentals, cigarettes, alcohol, dry cleaning and sports tickets. Certain types of tax breaks can be reworked or eliminated.

The session begins at 4 p.m. on Valentine’s Day. It must end by 6 p.m. March 9. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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The new jail project is utilizing the Construction Manager at Risk method which entails a commitment by the construction manager to deliver the project within a specified cost through working with the architect to ensure the design fulfills the needs of the facility.

The Lafourche Parish Law Enforcement District signed a contract with Yates Construction in November 2015 to be Construction Manager for the project. Yates participated in a vetting process with several interested companies which included Requests for Qualifications, a review by an evaluation team, and a presentation by each company.

As announced in September, the team of GraceHebert Architects/ Duplantis Design Group is designing the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex which will be constructed on property located on Veterans Boulevard directly across from the Lafourche Parish Detention Center.

Construction is expected to begin this Spring, and plans for a groundbreaking ceremony will soon be announced.

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WWII vet begins journey to reunite with wartime girlfriend

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A 93year-old World War II veteran is embarking on a 10,500-mile journey to Australia to visit his wartime girlfriend after more than 70 years apart.

It will take Norwood Thomas, who boarded a plane Sunday from Norfolk with his son, two days to reach the country, where he will be reunited with Joyce Morris, The Virginian-Pilot reported.

“I’d rather die traveling to Australia than live sitting around at home wondering, ‘What if?’” Thomas said.

News media around the globe have printed or broadcast the story, which has gone viral online.

“It’s the craziest thing,” Thomas said. “I can’t believe how interested all these people are.”

The two first met in London shortly before DDay. Morris was a 17-yearold British girl, whom Thomas remembers as a “pretty little thing,” and he was a 21-year-old paratrooper with the 101st Airborne.

“Joyce was special. The one that got away,” Thomas said. “But after the war, my orders to go home came so quick there was no real chance to even say goodbye.”

Thomas, who hasn’t seen Morris since 1945, has kept a photo of her ever since.

After the war, the pair wrote letters to each other, and Thomas even asked Morris to come to America and be his wife. But somehow Morris misunderstood and thought he’d found someone else. She stopped writing.

As time passed, the two went on with their separate lives. They both married other people, had careers and children. Thomas’ wife died in 2001. Morris divorced her husband after 30 years.

Last year, Morris asked one of her sons to look for Thomas on the Internet, where she found his name featured in The VirginianPilot newspaper’s D-Day series called “The Lucky Few.”

Thomas and Morris, who is now 88 and nearly blind, recently reconnected via Skype. After their story went public, hundreds of people made donations to help fund Thomas’ trip to Australia, and Air New Zealand arranged the flight.

“It’s really touching,” Thomas’ son, Steve Thomas, said of the donations. “We want them to know it worked. He’s

going.”

Norwood Thomas said he’s excited to see Morris.

“I’m just looking forward to seeing her smile,” he said. “I have no idea if there’ll still be romantic feelings. But at the very least, I’ll get to spend time with an old friend. Just sitting and reminiscing will be wonderful.” ___ Information from: The Virginian-Pilot, http://pilotonline.com

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Wednesday, February 10, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

“Cadet, that’s a pelican, not an aircraft!”

trying to adjust to life in the big city of New Orleans in the middle of World War II. Visiting schools civil defense authorities were recruiting young boys and girls to become airplane spotters and, in a patriotic mood I volunteered, was accepted, trained, certified and stationed in the Hibernia Bank building tower from 12 noon to 8 p.m. every Saturday.

My job was to identify any aircraft spotted with my trusted binoculars, log and report. I could identify hundreds of planes, ours and theirs, and I’m proud to say that during my command, no enemy plane ever crossed my sight.

They wouldn’t have dared!

They knew my duty hours from their spies and they avoided my sector knowing I would spot them.

Well, that was the scenario in the mind of a 14year old kid trying to do his part in the greatest war of all times.

My “Cajuns in Nashville” story will continue next week but I just had a flash back memory that I must nail down.

Memories do not recur in chronological order and sometimes they never come back.

Important memories like marriages, births, deaths and graduations are never forgotten, but it’s the insignificant ones that fall through the cracks.

Years later you realize they were significant after all, and could interest your readers if, by chance, you just happen to write a newspaper column.

Sure, I could have make notes, but in my house, deliberately hiding from me, are hundreds of such notes, daring me to find them. I rather capture and share them when they occur.

Leroy, the Airplane Spotter I was 14 years old in 1944, a naïve Cajun boy

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Fifth Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 5

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Fire Protection District No. 9

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Heroes Monument Commission

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Lafourche Parish Youth Council

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Planning Commission

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Actually I did miss a Piper Cub flying between buildings for which I was reprimanded and the pilot, a rich local playboy, was arrested. We won the war anyway.

Oh! Something else!

Every shift had two spotters, and my partner was Jerrie Campbell, (not her real name), but the recruiter had misspelled it “Jerry” so they assumed we were the same sex as required.

She was a pretty girl about one year older and we became good friends and never reported the error.

We discussed movies, school, favorite singers and other teenage activities. She was fascinated by my Cajun stories and accent and since I was just beginning to notice the difference between boys and girls, I was fascinated by her.

My Cajun upbringing kept me a perfect gentleman and she was a nice, decent girl. We shared mutual respect and kept our relationship purely platonic. Honest! Really!

I decided to keep that part of my life secret, although I did brag many times about how my airplane spotting helped us win World War II, (another secret divulged in my aging life). (Aging? Come on pal, you’ve been there awhile.)

Now back to the story about five Cajuns in Nashville.

The city was a southern cultured, elite society then known as the “Athens of the south” with its own replica of the Parthenon and hostility for the country (hillbilly then) music crowd that the “Grand Ole Opry” brought to their civilization.

City Hall and the powers that be rejected any effort to publicize, advertise or acknowledge the fact that thousands of country folks were packing hotels, restaurants, stores and gift shops every Friday and Saturday biting the hands that added millions to the city’s economy.

In not too many years millions became billions and the music industry made them see the light.

The city would eventually be named “Music City, U.S.A.” As I said, everything has a price.

Troy Martin had my week fully scheduled and it included recording demo sessions, a B.M.I. formal affair, a fried chicken picnic in a beautiful park with his family, interviews for me with a young Ralph

Emery, and my appearance on the “Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree” radio program, which to the country music fan was second only to the “Grand Ole Opry”.

Besides that, the presence of five Cajuns did not cause a ripple or commotion and that was all to their misfortune. Nashville never knew what they had missed.

Bye now!

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Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office Wendy L. Thibodeaux, Assessor Senior homeowners may qualify for property tax freeze If you are 65 years of age or older prior to January 1, 2016 and your adjusted household gross income is $71,490.96 or less, You qualify for a freeze on your homestead property valuation.

The following conditions apply: -You are required to furnish proof of income when you apply -The freeze is on the assessed value, not on the tax rate, which is subject to change The freeze remains in effect as long as the property is owned by the applicant and the value does not increase more than 25% due to construction or reconstruction.

Deadline is August 1, 2016 Forms are available at the Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office 403 St. Louis Street, Thibodaux (447-7242) 16241 East Main Street, Ste. B, Cut Off (632-6933) 710 Church Street, Lockport (532-0011)

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All Public Pre K programs and Head Start are state and/or federally funded; therefore, there are limited openings available at each site. Completing an application does not guarantee placement.

SPORTS

Tarpons trump Vandebilt to get redemption Gazette Sports Reports

A total school effort led South Lafourche past the Vandebilt Catholic boys on Thursday night in Galliano. The Tarpons beat the Terriers 54-47 on the floor, riding solid defense and timely scoring to improve to 11-12 on the season.

But after the game, coach Brian Callais said it was a total community win, thanks to a slampacked student section that made tons of noise throughout the night to disrupt Vandebilt.

“Our students were awesome,” Callais said.

“They were loud, and they supported us throughout the night. They’re the best.

They made it a fun, wild environment – a great place for high school basketball games to be played.”

It was a huge third quarter that sealed the deal for the Tarps.

South Lafourche led 24-21 at halftime – an opening 24 minutes that was back and forth with neither team ever gaining an advantage over the other.

But in the third, South Lafourche took complete

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control, using smothering defense to surge ahead by 12 points going into the fourth – a 41-29 advantage.

In the fourth, South Lafourche kept its lead firm initially, but Vandebilt made a surge in the final three minutes, cutting the deficit to as little as five at one time.

But clutch baskets from Shak Dillon and Trevor Rebstock sealed the win for the Tarpons, who improved to 5-2 in the victory.

Callais said Dillon and Rebstock were huge. They led the team in scoring and had the lion’s share of the Tarpons’ points. But the coach also lauded the efforts of contributors like John Rogers, Nikali Lombas, Thomas Rousse, Jaydon Cheramie and Matt Bellanger – all of whom he said contributed to a total team win.

“We got great effort from everyone on the team,” Callais said.

“There’s no way I could be any more proud of the kids for how they played.”

The Tarpons played Ellender on Lundi Gras with no score available at presstime.

They travel to take on Assumption on Friday night. ___

Lady Tarpons roaring towards playoffs

The South Lafourche girls’ basketball team didn’t need much time to show that last Tuesday’s sluggish performance against Morgan City was an aberration.

Before the boys’ win, the Lady Tarpons picked apart Vandebilt 68-18, dominating the game from start-to-finish in a blowout win.

Traya Bruce scored 29 points and made five 3pointers to pace a South Lafourche team, which led 28-4 after the first quarter and then 42-11 at halftime.

South Lafourche didn’t let up, owning a 58-13 advantage after the third quarter, before settling the game to its final margin.

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With the win, the Lady Tarpons improved to 23-6, which set up a District Championship showdown with Ellender on Monday.

No score was available at press-time.

If the Lady Tarpons win that game, they will play the Lady Patriots again in a one-game playoff to decide the title. ___

Trojans get much-needed win

When Central Lafourche and Thibodaux get together, all bets are usually off. But last Friday night, it was the Trojans who took care of business and trumped their crosstown, in-parish rivals.

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ling the scoreboard throughout to keep Thibodaux out of the winner’s circle.’

Trojans coach Mark Sanders said he was proud of his team’s effort and non-stop aggression.

“We’ve won a bunch of games, yes, but we’ve also lost a bunch that we had the lead,” Sanders said.

“So I challenged the kids to focus and play a full 32 minutes. They did that, and I think it was a solid showing for us.”

Central may have led for most of the game, but it surely wasn’t easy. The Trojans led 17-12 after the first quarter and then 3227 at halftime over the Tigers, who are battling for a playoff spot in Class 5A. See Trojans Page 10-A

Carver Meet Carol Boquet

When Carol Boquet was a child, he would listen to his grandfather’s stories about killing ducks for market and enough to bring home to feed his family. His grandfather used duck decoys to bring the flocks into gun range.

The decoys of this era were fascinating to Carol. He wanted to know who made them and how they were made. He wanted to know how someone could make something so well that it would fool a flock of live flying ducks.

In the early 80s, Carol began taking carving classes taught by Carl Danos.

“Since carving with Carl, I have learned a lot about ducks and how to carve life into a block of wood,” he said.

Carol has competed in

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shows from Larose to Maryland and is proud of the awards he has won along the way.

“These awards may not be for best of show, but they are more than I ever thought, especially as a small boy listening to my grandfather, I could accomplish in a lifetime,” he said.

Carol, a member of the Cajun Heritage Club, encourages others to take up the hobby to see the amazing things that you can learn to do with your two hands, a carving knife and a block of wood.

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Call 985-691-1367, leave message. _________________ (2) Apts. For Rent: 1 br, in Larose. At 410 & 412 W. 14th St., FMI call 985-991-8119. _________________ 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. _________________ 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: Single occupancy or married couple, appl. furnished, grass cut. $700/mth, $500/dep.

Call 985-696-0818. _________________ Trailer For Rent: Furn., 2 br, in Golden Meadow area. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Huge 2 br, 10’ ceilings, partially furn., private parking, no pets, $850/mo and $500/dep. Call Elaine at 985-632-2158. _________________ New Luxury Condos For Rent in Thibodaux, 2 br, 2 ba, with all appl. provided.

Quality units at best rates in town. Call 985-859-5983 for pricing and availability. _________________ Apts. For Rent: Galliano area, 2 br, 1 ba, wood floors, w/d hookup, $650/mth, $500/dep. No pets.

985-258-7510. _________________ House For Rent: 172 West 59th St., Cut Off. 3 bd., 1 large office or bedroom, 2 ba. $900/mth., $300/dep.

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Washer and dryer.

504-416-5165. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, 1 ba, on Hwy. 3235 in Golden Meadow offering new appliances, w/d, water is included, 6-mth lease required then month to month afterwards. $525/mth, $525/dep. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985637-6258. _________________

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Barbara

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House For Rent in Golden Meadow: 2 br, 1 ba, ac, w/d, stove, ice box, no pets, no smoking. $700/mth, $400/dep.

Call 985-258-9615. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 bd., 1 ba. $1000/ mth. (utilities included); $500 damage deposit. Partially furnished (washer, dryer, fridge, stove and table with chairs).

Pets are welcomed (non-refundable damage deposit for pets the living inside home). Located in Cut Off, LA. Call Penny at 985-278-0122. _________________ Furnished Trailer for Rent: One bedroom, one bath. Utilities paid. Larose area. $650 damage deposit. $650 a month.

PLEASE LEAVE A CLEAR MESSAGE AND NUMBER. Call (985) 632-6549 or cell (985) 665-0936. _________________ 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 _________________

Mobile Home For Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba. Located behind Galliano Post Office. No deposit required. $700/ rent. Call 915-4220224. _________________ Brick Home for Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba. completely remodeled, vaulted living room ceilings, fireplace, wood floors, sheetrock. 210 West 57th St., in Cut Off. Text 985-665-0402. _________________ Cuartos de renta. Inf. Al Roberto, 985-2788101.

Roomate Wanted: No pets. In Galliano. Call 985215-0746. _________________ Apt For Rent: Lockport area. 1 bd. We pay electric and water bill. Access to washer and dryer included. $650/ rent. $300/ deposit. Call 985-2328409. _________________ Small Trailer for Rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. icebox, stove. Larose area. $650/mth., all utilities paid. $400/ dep. Call 665-2548. _________________

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Trees For Sale: Peach, Fig, Japanese Plum. $5 each. Call 985-691-9466. _________________

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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. _________________ ATTENTION! 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. _________________ For Sale: Queen size Sealy Tempurpedic mattress with remote control and massage. $2,000. Call 985-6934187. _________________

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1988 white Toyota Pickup For Sale. R22 engine. 4 speed. 30 miles to the gallon.

New clutch, bearing, clutch plate. 108,000 miles. Very good condition for its age. Last of the good Toyotas. $3,200 OBO. Call (985) 258-4611. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: Thurs. and Fri., Feb. 11 and 12 from 8am to 4pm; Sat., Feb. 13 from 8am to noon at the VFW Hall behind LCO. 2322 VFW St., Larose. Anything that fits in grocery bag will be $1 on Sunday only. _________________ Garage Sale: February 11 from 8am to 2pm. 211 East 26th Place, Larose. Lots of everything. _________________

HELP WANTED

A local growing contracting company is looking to expand its Accounting Department and is in search of the following; Individual with a minimum of 5 years payroll experience with a midlarge size company, accounting degree preferred. Must successfully pass a physical and drug screen.

Send resumes to acct.clerk0112@gmail .com. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring a Full Time Desk Clerk. Must be able to work all shift. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________ Maintenance/ Grounds Keeper person needed at Best Western Isabelle Court.

Candidate must have transportation. Experience a plus. Please apply in person at 17026 Hwy 3235, Galliano. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Positive attitude please. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________

Lady of the Sea General Hospital is accepting offers on a commercial building and lot located on the corner of 176th Washington Street and Hwy. 3235 in Golden Meadow, LA.

Starting offers $210,000

For more information, please contact Stacy Martin, Materials Management Dept. at (985) 325-3500 or email stacym@losgh.org.

Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Manager Trainees. Call 985632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985632-7305. _________________ Joe’s Environmental Contractors has immediate openings for Class A CDL drivers with X-Endorsement. Starting pay is $22/ hour. Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement benefits and paid vacation included. Come join a growing team! Apply in person at 15344 Highway 3235 Cut Off, LA 70345 or call 985-258-8785. _________________ Lafourche ARC seeks and Executive Director to provide visionary leadership to an organization dedicated to excellence in the provision of services to people who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities. The executive director is responsible for promoting the mission and core values and, in partnership with the Board of Directors, creating and implementing its vision and goals. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization with a $12M budget and a staff of 535 employees serving 341 individuals. The ideal candidate will preferable have a Master’s Degree or equivalent senior executive leadership experience, and a minimum 5 years’ work experience in human services. Characteristics of a successful candidate should include a proven record of accomplishments in financial management, organizational growth and development, understanding of legal, programmatic and political frameworks of services and supports for persons with disabilities and the ability to be responsive to the Board, family members and selfadvocates. This full time position is located at Lafourche ARC, 100 West Main, Thibodaux, LA. Salary is negotiable. Larose ARC will accept letters of interest and resumes until February 29, 2016 at 3:00pm.

Documents should be addresses to: Richard Bouterie, PresidentBoard of Directors, PO Box 269, Thibodaux, LA 70302. EOE M/F/V/H _________________ Elderly woman looking for a female driver, age 45-60, to take me on errands and doctor appointments. Local and out of town. 1 day a week.

Must have a car. Safe driver, reliable, nonsmoker, no alcohol, no drugs. FMI call 985-297-4550, between 8am and 7pm. _________________ Direct Support Professional: Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities in a group home setting. Please call Evelyn France at 985-798-5899 FMI. _________________

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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. _________________ Clerical/Sales Person needed for an insurance agency in the South / Central area. Send resume to Help Wanted at P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________

SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ 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. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ 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. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ 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. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.

Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Quality Roofing By Kernny Comardelle Metal roofing, small jobs & repairs. Call 985-696-7912, leave message. _________________ Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children, age’s infant to school age.

Call 985-696-1984, ask for Lee. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentery For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________

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985-637-8633 _________________ Curry’s Painting Service New construction, remodels, interior- exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing, new & repair. Experienced.

Call 985-258-0465 or 985258-6414. _________________ Creeper’s Sons Carpentry New and old contruction, remodeling, additions, hanging sheetrock, fences, decks and vinyl siding. Free estimates.

Johnny (Jay) Plaisance, owner, (985) 691-7076. _________________ NEED A TUTOR? Call 985-278-6846 Ask for Mrs. Duet Experienced teacher/ tutor _________________ Tony’s Carpentry Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 yrs. experience. Need carpentry, plumbing and painting, call 985-2787188, ask for Tony.

Blessings. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming. Any size. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________ 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!

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20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail.com _________________

NOTICES

Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building 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. _________________

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. _________________

MEMORIALS

In Loving Memory on Your Birthday

ADRIAN “BOO” LEGENDRE

Sunrise: 2/11/72 Sunset: 7/17/15 We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; For part of us went with you the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, you are always by our side.

Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Love, Addy, Angelique and Angelle _____________

PRAYERS

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN Never found to fail. O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me, and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in this necessity; (make request).

There are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times) Sweet Mother I place this cause in your hands (3 times) Say this prayer for three consecuritve days & then you must publish it and it will be granted to you.

Grateful thanks. ______________________

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Wednesday, February 10, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

OBITUARIES

GAVEN CHOUEST Gaven Paul “T-Goose” Chouest, 20, a native and resident of Larose, passed away on February 4. Visitation will take place Monday, February 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. service time at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will begin at 12 p.m., with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by fiancée, Crystal Falgout; parents, Errol “TBlack” Chouest and Michelle Chouest Chouest; son, Cohen Paul “Lil Goose” Chouest; brothers, Tyler Pitre and Errol (Lil Black) Chouest III; sisters, Laynee and Chloe Chouest; grandparents, Larry Chouest and fiancée Cybil Rose Miltner, Clinton and Gail Thibodeaux, Errol “Black” Chouest, Sr., and Ailienne and Gerald Louviere; great grandparents, Adonis and Thelma Chouest and Lorina Eschete; in laws, Frankie and Angela Falgout, Jude and Drew Falgout; and godparents, Bobby Plaisance, Jr. and Tammy Dardar.

He is preceded in death by great grandfather, Paul Eschete, Sr. He was an avid outdoorsman.

He enjoyed football, bowling, softball, hunting and bowfishing. Loved his Playstation. He was a very loving man. __________________

An Investiture Ceremony was held on Monday, November 16 for the Girl Scout Brownie Troop 20343. This was the first time of investing into Girl Scouts for most of the girls; however there were a few girls rededicating their promise as a Girl Scout. This ceremony is part of the beginning of a funfilled year for the girls!

Pictured: (top row) Elizabeth, Morgan, Mickelle, Caroline, Trinity, Cody; (bottom row) Alee, Mayah, Alyssia, Kami, Kenzi, and Bindi.

The WWII Museum hosted Girl Scouts day on Saturday, January 23. Of the many local girls to participate were some from local Brownie Troop 20343. The event offered several activities such as an aircraft identification game, learning about and creating Naval flag signals, doll making and a photo op donning military related props. The girls were able to visit the museum and learn about its significance. The Scouts appreciate the generosity of the museum, but most of all our servicemen and women for their sacrifice to protect our freedom.

Pictured (top to bottom): Alee, Miley, Kami, Trinity, Kenzi, and Caroline. Not pictured: Mayah, Olivia and Morgan.

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, he offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty.

FEBRUARY 3, 2016 Thibodaux Police Department Robert Taylor, 31, Thibodaux.

Disturbing the peace appearing in an intoxicated condition Lauren Bethany Reed, 34, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Lafourche Parish

On Saturday, November 28, the Girl Scouts of Brownie Troop 20343 participated in the Golden Meadow Christmas parade.

Not only did the girls enjoy their first parade ride as a troop, but they also completed one step to earning their Celebrating Community badge.

Grant Rebstock, 7th grade student at Holy Rosary School, recently received notification from Scholastic Magazine announcing that he had been chosen as one of five students within the nation to win Scope’s Sugar Essay Contest. His class participated in the essay contest that was advertised in the October 2015 issue. This is the second national essay contest that has recognized Grant’s work as an outstanding winner.

Grant is pictured with his prize Sugar by Jewell Parker Phodes.

Fugitive (2 cts).

Lafourche Parish heriff’s Office Andrew Raymond Daigle, 27, Thibodaux. Theft of goods.

Wendy Kieff, 36, Cut Off. Contempt of court (4 cts).

Claude Galmore, 60, Houma.

Contempt of court.

Murray Hebert, 33, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Blake Votaw, 38, Schriever.

Contempt of court.

FEBRUARY 5, 2016 Louisiana State Police Derek Bernard, 26, Napoleonville. DWI 1st offense, speeding.

wood in order to be prepared.

A week later, he called the Environment Canada Weather Service again.

“Does it still look like it is going to be a very cold winter?”

“Yes,” the man at Weather Service again replied, “it’s going to be a very cold winter.”

The chief again went back to his people and ordered them to collect every scrap of firewood they could find.

Two weeks later, the

chief called the Environment Canada Weather Service again.

“Are you absolutely sure that the winter is going to be very cold?”

“Absolutely,’ the man replied. ‘It’s looking more and more like it is going to be one of the coldest winters we’ve ever seen.”

“How can you be so sure?” the chief asked.

The weatherman replied, “The Indians are collecting a crapload of firewood.”

Sheriff’s Office Ashley Gail Rogers, 31, Thibodaux. Theft of goods.

FEBRUARY 4, 2016 Thibodaux Police Department Leonard Michele Clark, 38, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery.

Bethany Clough, 22, Houma.

Surfin’ the is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories and photos that are found circulating the internet. Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces.

Cold Weather

Late last fall, the Indians on the Aamjiwnaang First Nation reservation in Grand Bend asked their new chief if the coming winter was going to be cold or mild.

Since he was a chief in a modern society, he had never been taught the old secrets. When he looked at the sky, he couldn’t tell what the winter was going to be like.

Nevertheless, to be on the safe side, he told his tribe that the winter was indeed going to be cold and

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that the members of the village should collect firewood to be prepared.

But, being a practical leader, after several days, he got an idea. He went to the phone booth, called the Environment Canada Weather Service and asked, “Is the coming winter going to be cold?”

“It looks like this winter is going to be quite cold,” the meteorologist at the weather service responded.

So the chief went back to his people and told them to collect even more fire-

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Nicholls football completes 2016 recruiting class

Wednesday, February 10, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Trojans From 7-A

In the third quarter, Thibodaux played its best, butting the Central Lafourche lead to just 4542. But right when Thibodaux got its peak, the Trojans turned it on.

Central Lafourche played some of its best defense of the season in the fourth quarter, limiting the Tigers to practically nothing offensively.

With stops flowing freely, the Trojans got into the bonus and made enough free throws to put the game away for good.

Senior Quindon Charles led the Trojans with 24 points in the win.

The Trojans will take on Destrehan at home tonight and will travel to play Hahnville on Friday. ___

Lady Trojans near end of tough season

While the Trojans’ boys enjoyed a win, the Lady Trojans fell 60-31 to a tough, physical Thibodaux squad.

The Lady Tigers beat Central’s girls throughout, owning an 11-4 lead after one, a 23-14 halftime edge and then a 43-24 advantage after three quarters.

Jessica Loupe scored eight points for Central, which drops to 1-26 on the season.

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Signing from the JUCO ranks are Marcel Andry (New Orleans/St. Augustine/East Mississippi CC), Eddie Houston (Newton, Miss./Newton HS/East Central CC), Ronald Ollie (Shubuta, Miss./Wayne County HS/East Mississippi CC) and Josh Stevens (Ormond Beach, Fla./Seabreeze HS/Merced College).

Of the 26 high school signees, 12 are expected to play on offense, 13 are defensive players and one joins Nicholls as an athlete.

The Colonels added one quarterback, three running backs, two wide receivers, a tight end and five offensive linemen.

On defense, Nicholls signed five linemen, three linebackers and five defensive backs.

The Colonels will begin spring practice on Friday, Feb. 26, and their annual Spring Game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22.

Central’s Poindexter signs with the Colonels THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University head football coach Tim Rebowe released the names of the 2016 recruiting class on Wednesday afternoon at the Colonels’ Signing Day Press Conference at the Harold J. Callais Memorial Recreation Center.

Rebowe, in his second season at the helm of the Colonel program, duplicated his recruiting formula from his first class as 23 of the 26 student-athletes are from Louisiana.

Last season, Rebowe’s inaugural 26-person class consisted of all Louisiana natives.

The 20 signees from high schools are all from the Pelican State and are headed by 12 all-state recipients.

Seven players earned first-team accolades in their career: Stefano Guarisco (Berwick, La./Central Catholic), Laryon James (Baton Rouge, La./ University High), Sully Laiche (Gramercy, La./ Lutcher), Joe Oliver (New Orleans/ Archbishop Rummel), Ben St. Pierre (Gramercy, La./Lutcher), Aquindas Steib (St. James, La./St. James) and Evan Veron (LaPlace, La./Riverside Academy), one garnered second-team — Tyrin Arceneaux (LaPlace, La./ St. Charles Catholic) and four received honorable mention — Chase Fourcade (Metairie, La./Archbishop Rummel), Arron McKenney (St. James, La./St. James), Anfernee Poindexter (Raceland, La./Central Lafourche) and Dontrell Taylor (White Castle, La./ White Castle).

Rounding out the high school signees are Christian Booker (New Orleans/De La Salle), Cameron Carrier (Zachary,

La./Zachary), Devin Edinburgh (New Orleans/ Edna Karr), Darren Evans (Baton Rouge, La./Glen Oaks), Marquell Hollins (Covington/La., Covington), Kryan Irvin (Darrow, La./East Ascension), Kevin Johnson (New Orleans/Sophie B. Wright) and Alec Naquin (Thibodaux, La./E.D. White) – who earned either all-metro and all-district accolades.

In addition to the high school recruits, the Colonels added six transfers. Coming from FBS programs are Brandon Godfrey (New Orleans/John Curtis/Tulane) and Tevin Lawson (Denham Springs, La./Denham Springs HS/TCU).

The Bayou Hurricane Rugby Football Club is starting its second year as a new Rugby Club on the Bayou. The team had an amazing first year and is currently conducting an open registration.

If anyone is interested in playing rugby, contact bayouhurricanes@yahoo.c om for more information.

Boys between the ages of 13-18 can join.

The Rugby Club also has a youth flag co-ed team with ages from 6-12.

Come and join the rugby team and help spread this sport along the bayou!

Chris Singleton/Courier Staff

Central Lafourche High School cornerback Anfernee Poindexter signed with Nicholls State University Wednesday. Poindexter received Class 5A All-State honorable mention as a senior, recorded 54 tackles (37 solo), an interception, seven pass breakups, two forced fumbles and four tackles for a loss in 2015. As a junior, he earned First-Team All-District 7-5A and The Courier/Daily Comet All-Region and made the list as a cornerback on Dandy Don’s Top Football Prospects in Louisiana for the Class of 2016.

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