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Chouest found guilty of second degree murder
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ABOVE: “Live Like Boo”, a theme of one of the floats featured in Sunday’s Krewe of Versailles parade in Larose, paid tribute to the Lafourche Gazette publisher who passed away last July. Boo was a Versailles member and a frequent rider on the float. LEFT: A duke enjoys his ride during the Le Lrewe Des T-Cajuns parade Saturday in Larose. With Carnival season in full swing, several parades are scheduled on the bayou from Friday night through Mardi Gras day. See the schedule of remaining parades on page 9-A.
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Tenth Ward satellite permit office to be in Galliano
The new Lafourche Parish satellite permit office planned for the Tenth Ward will be housed in the Lafourche Parish Pubic Library Building, 16241 E. Main, in Galliano. According to parish officials, the office should open within 30 days.
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A Cut Off man, Robert Chouest, 32, was found guilty of second-degree Robert murder after Chouest a trial by judge of the murder of 41year-old Shawn Galjour, of Larose. Chouest was accused of shooting Shawn Galjour on May 22, 2013. Evidence at trial included the testimony from deputies and detectives of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and testimony from the defendant himself. The defendant stated he noticed something in his grandfather’s driveway next door. He grabbed his hunting rifle with a scope and snuck along the walkway of his mobile home to the corner of his home.
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Dardenne: Budget woes too deep to fix without new money Photos by Babs
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards’ chief budget adviser pushed back Monday against criticism that the Democratic governor has been too quick to propose tax hikes to balance Louisiana’s budget. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, a Republican, said Louisiana’s financial troubles are too deep to be corrected without raising new money for the treasury. Absent new revenue, Dardenne said, public colleges and health services would face devastating reductions. He said suggestions that Louisiana can fix its financial gaps only with cuts or simply by removing protections that shield some budget areas from slashing aren’t realistic. Dardenne said cutting more than $700 million from this year’s budget and $1.9 billion in next year’s budget to close the estimated gaps would be a “doomsday scenario.”
“It’s time to be honest about our budget instead of simply telling people what politicians think they really want to hear,” Dardenne told the Press Club of Baton Rouge. Edwards plans a three-week special legislative session to begin Feb. 14, asking lawmakers to raise taxes. The governor has offered a list of proposals, such as boosting sales taxes, raising taxes on cigarettes and alcohol, cutting tax break programs for business and increasing taxes on middle and upper income brackets. But it’s unclear whether Edwards can get enough support from a majority Republican Legislature to pass tax bills that in many instances require a two-thirds vote. Senate President John Alario and House Speaker Taylor Barras, both Republicans, have indicated a willingness to consider tax increases to offset at least part of the budget gaps.
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Town of Lockport to conduct sewer system testing
The Town of Lockport will be conducting leak tests in the town’s sanitary sewer systems by blowing smoke into the pipes during the coming weeks. The smoke helps reveal sources of sewer odors in the neighborhoods as well as places where some and other surface waters are entering the sanitary system. Town officials have said in a release that representatives may have to enter yards so a photograph can be taken of leaks occurring in the system, depending on where the leaks are located. At no time will any representatives have to enter a home. Town officials are asking the public for cooperation in allowing the photogra-
Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle’s hope that his nominations for department head positions would find favor with the Lafourche Parish Council was nearly dashed last Tuesday night when Tommy Lasseigne was barely approved by 5-4 vote to fill the Finance Director/Human Resources Director’s position. At the January 26 public meeting in Mathews, Councilmen Jerry Lafont, Corey Perrillioux, Aaron “Bo” Melvin, and Armand Autin said “no” to Lasseigne’s nomination. Before the vote, Lasseigne answered questions about his qualifications and background. District 6 Councilman Cory Perrillioux asked Lasseigne about his recent employment with the Parish as Internal Auditor and the manner in which he suddenly quit the job. “I’m curious. I’d like to know why you left with no notice and put a “Gone Fishing” sign on your desk?” asked Perrillioux. “That was a joke,” replied Lasseigne. “I chose not to give a notice. I was doing nothing. I refused to sit in my desk and get a check for doing nothing.” Perrillioux also questioned Lasseigne’s hours while in the Auditor role, to which Lasseigne replied: “The chairman dictates when you work. Different chairmen, different times.” Lasseigne had worked under the guidance of Chairman Joe Fertitta in 2014, before working under the direction of Chairman Jerry Lafont in 2015. “Do you have a broad experience in running an extensive financial department?” asked Perrillioux.
pher to take pictures. A special, non-toxic smoke will be used for the tests. This smoke is manufactured for this purpose, leaves no residuals or stains and has no effects on plant or animal life. The smoke has a distinctive, but not unpleasant, odor. Visibility and odor last only a few minutes, where there is adequate ventilation. Because the plumbing appliances in your house or building are connected to the sanitary sewer system, some of this smoke may enter your house if the: See Lockport Page 5-A
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Fifty-five bags of canned goods were delivered to the Catholic Community Center, along with twenty $25.00 Frank’s Supervalu gift cards, to be distributed to needy families throughout the community. The canned goods were collected during the annual holiday food drive sponsored by Vision Communications, Frank’s, the Lafourche Gazette, Bayou Civic Club and KLRZ/KLEB. Pictured are Vision employee, Andre Galjour and French Food Festival Queen Jillian Boudoin loading a van for delivery.
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Public invited to HRCS mass Friday
Holy Rosary Catholic School, in observance of Catholic Schools Week, invites the public to mass on Friday, Feb. 5 at 8:45 a.m. for the closing school liturgy at Our Lady of the Rosary Church.
American Legion to sell food during Sat. parade
Lockport American Legion Post & Auxiliary Unit 83, will be hosting a fundraiser for their Veteran’s projects. They will be selling hot dogs, hamburgers, jambalaya, nachos and cheese, french fries and chili. The fundraiser will take place on Saturday, February 6 during the Lockport parade. The Legion Home is located at 721 Veteran St in Lockport. For advance orders call 985-232-1483.
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Ministry to sell parking space, food for parade
Holy Savior Youth Ministries will host a fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 6, the day of the Lockport Mardi Gras parade. Parking spaces in the church parking lot will be available for people to park to see the parade. Same day parking is $5 and overnight parking for a self contained RV is $20. Food items such as hotdogs, hamburgers, jambalaya, gumbo, soft drinks and more will be sold on parade day in front of church. For more information, call Holy Savior Administration office at 985-532-3533.
Garbage pickup cancelled for Feb. 9
Golden Meadow Middle School recognizes the following students for being chosen as Students of the Month for November/December: 6th grade, Matthew Alario; 7th grade, Kesha Eymard; and 8th grade, Tait Lafont. These students were selected and recognized for their hard work, commitment, and good character. Pictured with the students are Assistant Principal Young and Principal Melancon.
Garbage collection will be canceled in Lafourche Parish on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, February 9. Normal service will resume the next scheduled collection day following the holiday, which will be on Friday for residents on the Tuesday/Friday collection schedule.
Rugby club conducting open registration
The Bayou Hurricane Rugby Football Club is currently conducting an open registration. Anyone interested in playing can contact bayou hurricanes@yahoo.com 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!
Kelsey Zeringue was recently selected as South Lafourche High School’s Student of the Year. She is an outstanding leader and role model whom excells both academically and athletically. Kelsey is the daughter of Barbara and Corey Zeringue.
Lonnie Rousse has been selected as the South Lafourche High School Teacher of the Year. Mr. Rousse brings years of experience and knowledge into his mathematics classes (Geometry and Calculus AP) and his First Responders course. He has been teaching for 28 years.
Pictured are the Golden Meadow Lower Elementary October Students of the Month: (back row, left to right) Cade Mallard, Alyssia Algara-Osorio, Jaylyn Rodrigue, Paityn Jackson, Paul Hlichal; (middle row, left to right) Kal Rogers, July Cer, Daxton Louviere, Ava Lee, Herman Guidry; (front row, left to right) Alexis Galicia, Bently Richoux, Arianna Portillo and Caleb Myers.
Pictured are Golden Meadow Lower Elementary Students of the Month for November: Back row, left to right, is Brooklyn Gaspard, Talon Cheramie, Liam Orgeron, Michelle Hanson, and Nate Anselmi. Middle Row, left to right, is Tristan Duet, Carter Leblanc, Marrisa Duet, and Kaily Lefort. Front row, left to right, is Ryla Green, Nadia Dardar, Harmony Guidry and Olivia Schouest. Not pictured is Tanner Johnson.
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The Golden Meadow Rotary Club, with the help of Fr. Anthony Dharmaraj MSFS, and Fr. Henry Sebastian, provided 2,000 pencils along with pencil sharpeners and erasers to children in India. Shown accepting the shipment of pencils is Fr. M. Nicholas, who will distribute the donation to children in schools and orphanages in India. The objective of this project was to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace.
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BRIEF Thibodaux Police investigate shooting along parade route
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Police are investigating a shooting that occurred along a parade route in Thibodaux over the weekend. Thibodaux Police Department Public Information Officer Cpl. David Melancon tells media outlets that the shooting began Sunday afternoon after two men got into an altercation at the Krewe of Shaka parade. He says the two men were taken to Thibodaux Regional Medical Center and are recovering. One of the two was wearing body armor during the shooting. Melancon says that an incident such as this is not the norm for the city and that the investigation is being taken very seriously. Police have not released the identities of the two men. No other injuries have been reported. ___
No shadow: Pennsylvania groundhog ‘predicts’ early spring
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — The handlers of Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, said the furry rodent failed to see his shadow at dawn Tuesday, meaning he “predicted” an early spring. “Is this current warm weather more than a trend? Per chance this winter has come to an end? There is no shadow to be cast, an early Spring is my forecast!,” read Jeff Lundy, vice president of the Inner Circle of The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. A German legend has it that if a furry rodent sees his shadow on Feb. 2, winter will last another six weeks. If not, spring comes early. The forecast was delivered with temperatures in the low 20s, on a clear day when the high temperature was expected to reach the unseasonably mild mid40s. The Inner Circle congratulated the mid-week crowd of about 10,000 revelers, which the group said was one of the largest for a weekday celebration. Many of those in attendance had stayed overnight and par-
tied into the wee hours waiting for the groundhog’s forecast. Records going back to 1887 show Phil has now predicted more winter 102 times while forecasting an early spring just 18 times. There are no records for the remaining years. Tuesday’s celebration was billed as the 130th forecast by Phil. ___
Top Edwards budget adviser says he’ll cut executive payroll
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says he will cut spending on his office’s executive staff, amid criticism that Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration is paying too much for his cabinet secretaries. Dardenne, who serves as the governor’s chief financial adviser, is receiving a $237,500 annual salary, a more than $33,000 increase. He defended his pay Monday, saying that was what the governor offered him for the job. But Dardenne also says he intends to spend $400,000 less in his agency for executive staff. He described that as leading by example during the state’s continuing budget problems. When he was running for office, Edwards described former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s cabinet secretary salaries as “exorbitant.” But the Associated Press found that Edwards has kept most of those salaries and raised some higher.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Most uninsured Americans are sitting on the sidelines as sign-up season under the federal health law comes to a close, according to a new poll that signals the nation’s historic gains in coverage are slowing. The survey released Thursday by the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation finds that: — Only 15 percent of the uninsured know this year’s open enrollment deadline, which was Sunday. — More than 7 in 10 say they have not tried to figure out if they qualify for the two main coverage expansions in the law, Medicaid and subsidized private health insurance. — Only 1 in 100 know the minimum penalty for being uninsured is going up to $695 in 2016. — About two-thirds say they have not been contacted about signing up for coverage. President Barack Obama’s health care law has driven down the share of uninsured Americans to 9 percent, according to the government. Now, in the third year of the law’s major coverage expansion, those historic gains could be stalling out. That’s raising questions about the lasting impact of Obama’s signature legislation, and spurring liberals like Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders to call for guaranteed coverage for all. The health law’s problems in part reflect entrenched political opposition, but there’s also skepticism about whether the coverage is affordable for uninsured people of modest means. Premiums are up, and those who get sick can face significant out-of-pocket costs. Major health insurer Anthem said Wednesday it booked fewer customers than expected last year through the health care law. The poll found that
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caid expansion aimed at lowincome adults with no children living at home. Thirty-one states, plus Washington, D.C., have opted to expand. But populous Republican-led states have turned down the federal offer. If they were to accept, the coverage expansion would regain its momentum. The Kaiser survey was conducted Jan. 13-19 among a nationally representative sample of 1,204 adults. For the entire poll, the margin of sampling error is plus or minus 3 percentage points. For the uninsured, the margin of sampling error is plus or minus 10 percentage points. ___ Online: Kaiser poll — http://tinyurl.com/jx59ytm
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“Yes. I ran Key Medical Supply for 4-5 years; one of the fastest growing companies in America for 2 years in a row. I made a lot of money for them,” said Lasseigne. About Lasseigne’s fiduciary responsibility, Perrillioux asked: “Have you ever been charged or convicted of fiduciary mismanagement? I think we have a right to know that if you handle the taxpayers’ money, we’d like to know if there was ever a problem in the past with liens or judgments or something like that.” Lasseigne stated he had no liens or judgments against him. “You can check; it’s all public record,” he stated. To prove that he has been subject to a recent background check, Lasseigne showed his TWIC card, or Transportation Worker Identification Credential, a U. S. Coast Guard identification card issued after extensive criminal background investigation to any individual seeking access to secure areas of port facilities, offshore facilities, or certain regulated vessels. Councilman Armand Autin then took up the questioning. “I have some issues. Many people see you as divisive and controversial, regardless of your academic qualifications. You have had some judgments. However you said on the
record you had none,” said Autin. Autin then offered documents to Lasseigne; one he said was a judgment against Lasseigne for $1400 and another for $3000. Autin expressed his feeling that it would be insulting to Councilman Melvin if he supported Lasseigne, who had run against Melvin for the District 4 seat last year. “The constituents in that area approved him and disapproved you representing them in parish government. How can I go back and approve you in such a significant part of parish government when the constituency in your locale didn’t support you?” he asked. Lasseigne responded: “These (judgments) are old. 1984. Its 32 years ago. I paid the last one off 2 years ago. When I went back to school I lost everything. And I worked and I came back. One of these judgments I’ve never heard of.” Lasseigne further commented about judgments saying contractors must often go to court. “It’s part of business. The parish gets sued all the time,” he said. In other action, the council unanimously ratified Cantrelle’s pick, Doug Cheramie of Golden Meadow, for Communication Director. Cheramie is a Louisiana State University graduate, a consultant, worked for former con-
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He got down in a stable kneeling shooting position, looked through his scope and fired one single shot through the ear of Shawn Galjour. Annette Fontana and Heather Hendrix, Assistant District Attorneys prosecuted the case against Chouest. “The testimony and evidence in this case supported the verdict of second degree murder. This case was a tragedy for the family of Shawn Galjour,” said Assistant District Attorney Annette Fontana. Second Degree Murder carries a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment at hard labor. Formal sentencing of the defendant is set for February 24 at 1:30 p.m. It was the second trial for Chouest. The first, held last year, ended with the jury unable to reach a verdict. Chouest later waived his right to a jury trial, leaving his fate resting with state District Judge John LeBlanc.
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However, some individual lawmakers — particularly in the House — have been resistant to the idea of any tax hikes. Republican Treasurer John Kennedy, a candidate for U.S. Senate, also has publicly criticized tax increases as the wrong approach. Few Republicans have offered specific cut proposals that would close the entire budget gap. One area Kennedy and other Republicans have discussed involves unlocking
protections that keep hundreds of millions earmarked to specific programs largely shielded from cuts. The Edwards administration is proposing across-the-board cuts of 10 percent to many of the protected funds in the current budget year, to save $160 million. But Dardenne said even if many of those so-called “dedications” were unlocked entirely, he doesn’t believe people would want to eliminate the spending on the programs that receive the money. He said the earmarks pay for items like assistive technology for the deaf, a New Orleans cancer center, worker training programs, economic development projects and gambling enforcement. One protected area totaling $113 million, Dardenne said, pays for coastal restoration projects. Edwards spoke Monday to GOP lawmakers gathered at a retreat in Lafayette about the state’s financial problems. Dardenne talked with the group earlier in the day. “There was certainly not a sense there that the Republicans have gathered together for the purpose of preventing anything from happening by the way of revenue,” Dardenne said. He said he appealed to them “not to have a mission of partisan gridlock that has paralyzed Washington, D.C.” ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
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health hazard to the home’s occupants. Location, identification and correction of the source of smoke that enters your house is urgently advised. While the Town of Lockport will render all possible cooperation, the correction of any defects in the pipes and sewer lines on private property is the
responsibility of the property owner. The services of a professional plumber are advised. The tests will take place the week of February 16. For more information, or any questions, contact the Town of Lockport at (985) 532-3117.
Galliano 4-Hers wore their green shirts recently to kick off National 4-H Week.
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“In a Small Pond” By Leroy Martin
Cajuns in Nashville
After my column deadline last week, a weird coincidence occurred. Liz Simoneaux Dorsey, a teacher from Lafayette posted on Facebook an old Lafourche Comet clipping reporting five South Lafourche Cajuns’ visiting Nashville. Liz knew nothing about me, my column, or the Lafourche Gazette. But my column was about that journey. She had found it in her grandmother’s scrapbook. The coincidence: Liz’s grandmother Gladys was Mrs. Harry Simoneaux, Sr. from South Lafourche and Liz is Harry and Daphne Simoneaux, Jr.’s daughter, and both senior and junior were part of my column. Liz and I friended and I obtained information and pictures which I include in my montage this week along with a copy of the article. Harry, Jr. and I have a long history as friends and musicians. We share many memories, such as once after a late jam session, Vin Bruce, Doc Guidry and I brought Harry back home at daybreak, just as his wife Daphne, a nurse, was going to work. I’ll never forget the look we got from that dear lady. I’m sorry to learn that her health has confined her to a wheel chair. She was always kind to me, except maybe for that one time. It’s also sad that lung problems prevent Harry Jr. from playing sax. Arthritis prevents me from playing my guitar, but that’s no great loss. Harry’s is. Now to continue my Troy Martin story and the trip to Nashville: Harry Simoneaux, Sr. and I learned two lessons that morning in New Orleans, one was the retail price of a Mardi Gras miracle ($50 slipped into a cab driver’s hand) and two, that everything has a price. As our cab pulled away
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I saw the lights go out in the tower of the Hibernia bank building and my mind flashed back to 1944 and an interesting experience I had in that tower which will be part of next week’s column. We slept a few hours in Troy Martin’s “miracle” room at the Roosevelt before heading for the bayou. We introduced him to our great food, took him fishing, visited Grand Isle and took a swamp tour. Vin Bruce was touring in Texas and missed his visit. Troy told us that a deal for me with Decca Records was almost assured but that demos (demonstration discs) with professional Nashville musicians had to be cut before the final contracts were signed but that was merely a routine requirement. He arranged for our Nashville trip, guaranteed our travel and lodging expenses and agreed to let me bring friends. Then he boarded a train back to Nashville. The Music City (not yet called that) studios were booked so it would be at least a month or so before I could be scheduled. The wait was excruciating, (thank you Mr. Webster … always by my side. The Thesaurus is also useful, but I often wonder, what’s another word for Thesaurus?) Early one morning in June of 1952 I gathered my entourage: My manager Harry Simoneaux, Sr., my friend Dudley Bernard, Leonce “Fee-Ran” Duet, and a friend, Raleigh Pitre, who had volunteered to drive us in his new car. I haven’t a clue as to how I ever got that gang together, but they provided just the right combination of humor, laughter and reminiscing and I assure you that not a word of English passed our lips until reaching Nashville. Mais oui, Cher! We filled the trunk with our luggage and all the frozen seafood we could buy or sponge from our friends, bottles of Zatarain’s seasoning and an ice chest full of Jax and Dixie beer and took off over two-lane highways on a 600 mile trip to Nashville. The Martin family was waiting on the sidewalk when we arrived assumingly to see Cajuns. After checking out five ordinary but tired men, they shrugged their shoulders and went back in. I had no idea what the future would hold for me, but with those friends, I knew it would be fun, and I was 100% sure that for the next few days, Troy Martin’s family would be fed dishes they would never forget. Bye now!
Clockwise from top: Nashville, Athens of the South, Daphne and Liz, Harry, Sr., Leroy, Harry Jr., then and now.
Grandparent looking for a name
Being the cool, up to date person I am trying to be, I was looking at facebook a few days ago and saw a request by an expecting first time grandmother for a name her future grandchild could call her. That desperate plea for assistance reminded me that I also struggled with that problem almost eighteen years ago. I even wrote an article about it in the Gazette. Having received the news that I was going to be a grandfather, I knew my life would forever change. I now had the chance to see myself in this new role and looked forward to the challenge and opportunity to be someone special to someone special. Like the lady on facebook, I wondered what the baby should call me. For the first and only time in our lives we get to choose a name for ourselves. That is a major responsibility. One that deserved a great deal of thought and research. Growing up I guess I was a little unlucky in that I only remember one grandparent we called “Grannie”. But she was special. I remember her sitting on the side of her bed smoking a pipe and telling all of us kids ghost stories. It’s funny how you forget a lot of things in life but the memories of times with your grandparents last for-
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The past week was pretty awesome for South Lafourche basketball. The Tarpons’ boys and girls teams both posted 2-0 records, each bettering themselves in the district standings with the successful week. The Tarpons trumped Assumption last Tuesday 51-39 before earning a close, hard-fought win over South Terrebonne by a 6357 count on Friday night. In victory, South Lafourche is now 3-2 through the first round of district play. The Lady Tarpons also rolled, beating the Lady Mustangs 74-33 before trumping the Lady Gators 67-32. Those victories elevated the South Lafourche
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Tarps surge past pesky Gators
South Terrebonne just wouldn’t go away on Friday night against the Tarpons. South Lafourche led 13-11 after the first quarter, then 20-13 at halftime over a Gators team, which entered with an 0-4 record in district play. South Lafourche expanded that lead to double digits in the second half, but South Terrebonne wouldn’t relent, using a late third-quarter surge to trim the lead to 46-38 at the end of the third quarter. In the final quarter, the Gators made things uncomfortable, trimming an 11-point lead to 1, thanks to a steady diet of pick and roll offense from Connor Brunet and Brandon Anderson. But every time the Gators threatened, the one-two punch of Shak Dillon and Trevor Rebstock had an answer, securing the victory. Dillon scored a careerhigh 33 points in the win, while Rebstock pitched in 11 for the Tarpons, which ended the first round of district play with a 3-2 mark. The Tarpons opened the second round of district on Tuesday against Morgan City. They host Vandebilt on Thursday – a game that was scheduled
South Lafourche’s Shak Dillon for the dunk against South Terrebonne last Friday night. to be played on Friday, but was moved because of the Golden Meadow Night Parade. ___
Lady Tarpons push past rivals
South Lafourche girls’ basketball coach Rainie Terrebonne wasn’t pleased with the 51 points her team allowed to South Terrebonne on Jan. 12. So she made a defensive tweak in the team’s rematch on Friday night. And it worked. The Lady Tarpons smothered South Terrebonne from start-to-finish, using balanced scoring to cruise to a 67-32 win. Terrebonne said the change in strategy was huge to the success. “We watched a lot of film and used a different defense,� Terrebonne said. “We felt like that was something that would help us out, and we did a great job
executing the things we did.� The Lady Tarpons got up big and never looked back, using a huge first half from Victorianna Nelson to surge out to a double-digit lead in the opening minutes. Nelson had 19 points total for the game. In the second half, South Terrebonne stayed fairly close early on before the Lady Tarpons iced it for good. Traya Bruce and Brinkley Callais each pitched in 16 points in the win, which keeps South Lafourche on pace in district – just one game behind Ellender with a Lundi Gras rematch looming. “We have to keep focusing one game at a time and on the task ahead,� Terrebonne said. “We want to keep getting ready for the next Ellender game, but we have challenges before then that we have to be ready for.� ___
Central Lafourche’s final non-district test of the season didn’t go as planned. The Trojans made the long trip to Albany on Friday night to lock horns with the Class 3A foe. Central led early, but never could put Albany away, which allowed the home-standing underdogs to trail by one with just a few seconds to remain. After drawing a foul, Quincy Sykes made two free throws to secure the one-point win, and also the Trojans second loss of the week. The Trojans also fell on Tuesday – a 51-47 loss to East St. John. “Offensively, we just had a hard time getting rolling (this week),� Central Lafourche boys’ basketball coach Mark Sanders said. “Credit Albany. They played well. We just have to do a little more to find a way to close out those games.� Nelton Allen and Lionel
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House For Rent: Unfurn., 3 br, 1 ba, located at 225 McCloud Rd. in Lockport. $550/mth, plus deposit $1100. Call 985532-2541, ext. 17. _________________ 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 living inside the 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: Total renovation. 1 bd. Washer/ dryer hookup. Lawn maintenance. Utilities paid (except cable). Kitchen furnished. $750/ mth., $600/ dep. No pets. No smoking. 127 East 37th. (985) 258-0465. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba., fully furnished. Washer/ dryer. Central A/C & heat. Covered carport. Located in Cut Off. No smoking inside. No pets. $900/mth., $500/dep. Call 985691-8110. Utilities not included. _________________
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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. _________________ 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. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Lockport area, newly painted, 1 br, 1 ba, offering hardwood floors, appliances, w/d, water included, $525/mth, $525/dep. Apt. with dishwasher $500/mth, $550/dep., 6-mth lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985637-6258. _________________ 2 Story House For Rent: 5 bd., 3ba. off Hwy 1 in Golden Meadow. Parade route. $1200/mth. negotiable. Call 6917078. _________________
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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. _________________ ATV UTV Tires & Rims For Sale: set of 4 25x8-12 front, 25x10-12 rear, Maxis Big Horn. $300 for all. Call 985-691-9335. _________________ Tires for Sale: Bridgestone Dueler H/T. P225 70R17. Tubeless radial. Only 11,000 miles. $600. 985-805-0735. _________________
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Garage Sale: Thursday, February 4. We welcome early birds! 11360 Hwy 1. One mile north of the intracoastal. 154 Alida Lane. Last two story green barn house in back. Shoes, purses, clothes for all. Space heaters, wedding decorations, costumes, odd pieces of dishes. Too much to list. Early birds welcomed. Rain or shine. Look for green signs. _________________ Multi Family Garage Sale: Thurs. and Fri., February 4 and 5 from 8am till. 160 Ledet Lane in Larose. Bunk beds, treadmill, clothes, toys and lots more. _________________ Garage Sale: Hundreds of items, furniture, vintage glassware, party dresses, dolls, arts, crafts, luggage, cookware, bakeware, dishes, technology. Lots of nice stuff. Priced to sell. Thurs., Fri., and Sat., February 4, 5, and 6 from 8am until 3pm. No early birds. _________________ Garage Sale: Fri. and Sat., Feb. 5 and 6 from 8am to 2pm. Across from Frank’s Supermarket in Lockport. _________________
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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 985-447-6214 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 985-693-4316. _________________ 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 985-2588785. _________________ Hosanna Nails in Lockport is looking for Nail Technicians/ Manicurists (full time or part time). Call Alex at 985-226-7918. _________________ Direct Support Professional: Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities in a group home setting. Please call Evelyn France at 985-798-5899 FMI. _________________ The Lafourche Council on Aging is accepting applications for a Substitute Van Driver. Applicant must have a clean driving record & be able to lift at least 40 lbs. Call 985-5320457 FMI. Applications can be picked up at 4876 Hwy. 1, Raceland. EOE. Deadline to apply for the position is Thurs., Feb. 4 at 12 noon. _________________ 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. _________________
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Wednesday, February 3, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
OBITUARIES
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.
MUDITE LEDET Mudite Ingrida Strazdins Ledet, 83, of Raceland passed away on January 28, 2016 at the Sanctuary at the Passages Hospice in New Orleans. A memorial mass will be held Friday, February 5 at 6 p.m. at the St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by husband of 58 years, William “Bill” Ledet, Jr., parents, Janis Strazdins and Zelma Nee Kanepe Strazdins. ___________________
EMELDA DUFRENE Emelda A. Dufrene, 90, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off passed away January 31. Visitation will take place on February 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Cut Off from 10:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 12 noon with burial following in the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Dianne Dufrene Loupe and husband Danny; sons, Weldon J. Dufrene and wife Melissa, Terry J. Dufrene and wife Heidi, and Tommy P. Dufrene and wife Rebecca; 13 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Cestive “Shoe-Me” Dufrene; parents, Albert Adams Sr and Emelie Pregeant Adams; brothers, Albert Jr., Norman, Wildess, Clifton, and Early Adams; and sisters, Mathlida Adams Matherne, Winnie Adams Gisclair, and Earline Adams Naquin. She was a member of the Cathloic Daughters in Cut Off and retired from the Lafourche Parish School Board after 22 years. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ___________________
RICHARD BARRIOS Richard M. Barrios, 47, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away January 31. Visitation will take place on February 4th from 4:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. with cremation following and burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery at a later date. He is survived by his father, Ebdon “E.J.” Barrios and mother, Audrey C. Dunning; brother, Thomas Barrios wife Alicia; and sister, Melanie Barrios; nephews and nieces, T.J. Barrios and girlfriend Genive, Jake Barrios and wife Ariel, Alyssa Barrios, Shane Adams, and Bambi Adams; and great niece, Zella Barrios. He will sadly be missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Children’s Hospital in New Orleans or the American Kidney Association in Mr. Richard’s name. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ___________________
PATRIC DESILVEY Patric “Sam” DeSilvey, II, 62, of Gray, passed away on January 30, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 6 at 11:00 a.m. at 109 Merlin St., Gray, LA 70359, followed by a bereavement luncheon. He is survived by mother, Margie Inabinette DeSilvey; sons, Matthew A. DeSilvey and Jonathan DeSilvey; daughters, Nicole Harrison and Angie Todd; sister, Mary Sue Adams; grandson, Michael Daniels, III; and granddaughters, Londyn DeSilvey and Deja Harrison. He was preceded in death by father, Patric G. DeSilvey; and sister, Charlotte Boyd. Online condolences can be given at www.landrysfuneral home.com. Landry’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ___________________
MEMORIALS
Happy Birthday EMILY SURLES
February 4 It’s hard to say Happy Birthday. But it is what it is. If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. Loving and Missing you, Junior _______________________________
In Memory Of RUBY C. BRADFORD
5-19-39 1-30-15 It’s been a year now since you’ve been called home, but we have our precious memories to help us carry on. Until we meet again, we are sending all our love, knowing it will reach you in Heaven up above. Sadly Missed By, Your Husband, Children, Family & Friends ___________
In Memory Of HAROLD LEE “MAGOO”
Born: 2- 2-58 Died: 2-28-15 It’s been a year that you are gone. Just know that you are loved and sadly missed. Love, Family and Friends ___________
NOLIA ANSELMI Nolia “Mom Mom” J. Anselmi, 88, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away January 30. Services are currently pending. She is survived by her children, Joyce Charpentier and husband E.J., Miranda Griffin and husband Robert, and Randal Anselmi and wife Karen; grandchildren, Laura Terrebonne and husband Dwayne, Marc Charpentier and wife Buffy, Paul Charpentier and wife Nikki, Natalie Curole and husband Blaine, Kelyn Griffin, Nathan Wood, and Celeste Anselmi and companion Buck Duet Jr.; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and sisters Clorinda Punch and Rosa Jean Vizier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin “Uncle Joe” Anselmi; parents, Silas and Cesla C. Vizier; brother, Glannis Vizier; and sisters, Lena Crosby, Rozina Duet, Dudline Griffin, and Rosie Vizier. Mrs. Nolia enjoyed teaching, crocheting, sewing and was very crafty and lived for her family. She always prayed the Rosary and retired from Lady of the Sea Hospital after 14 years. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ___________________
Farm kid writes home about joining the Marines
Dear Ma and Pa, I am well. Hope you are. Tell brother Walt and brother Elmer the Marine Corps beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before all of the places are filled. I was restless at first because we get to stay in bed til nearly 6 a.m., but I am getting so I like to sleep late. Tell Walt and Elmer all you do before breakfast is smooth your cot and shine some things. No hogs to slop, feed to pitch, mash to mix, wood to split, fire to lay, practically nothin’. Men got to shave but it’s not so bad, there’s warm water. Breakfast is strong on trimmings like fruit juice, cereal, eggs, bacon, etc. but kind of weak on chops, potatoes, ham, steak and other regular food; but tell Walt and Elmer you can always sit
CPRA to host four community conversations on flood risk and resilience program
As part of the 2017 Coastal Master Plan, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), in partnership with the Office of Community Development, will host a series of four Community Conversations in coastal Louisiana in early 2016 to share information about the Flood Risk and Resilience Program. Attendees will learn more about future coastal flood risk; how the state, parishes, and residents can reduce this risk; and the state’s approach to residential elevation, commercial floodproofing, and voluntary acquisition. Input received at these meetings will inform how CPRA’s Flood Risk and Resilience Program can be tailored to best meet the needs of local communities. Each Community Con-
versation will include: · An open house from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. designed to share information and gather residents’ feedback about current and future flood risk through interactive vulnerability mapping; · A CPRA presentation at 5:30 p.m. on the Coastal Master Plan, the Flood Risk and Resilience Program, and nonstructural projects being analyzed; and, · Discussion about resilience measures and what types of nonstructural projects would best benefit the community as a whole. The community Conversations will be held in Lafitte on Feb. 16, Lake Charles on Feb. 23, Mandeville on Feb. 24, and locally in Houma on Feb. 17, at the Terrebonne Parish Library, 151 Library Dr., from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
by the city boys that live on coffee. Their food, plus yours, holds you until noon when you get fed again. It’s no wonder these city boys can’t walk much. We go on route marches, which the platoon sergeant says are long walks to harden us. If he things so, it’s not my place to tell him different. A route march is about as far as to our mailbox at home. Then the city guys get sore feet and we all ride back in trucks. This next part will kill Walt and Elmer with laughing. I keep getting medals for shooting. I don’t know why. The bull’s eye is near as big as a chipmunk head and don’t move and it ain’t shooting at you like the Higgett boys back home. All you do is lie there all comfortable and
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hit it. You don’t even load your own cartridges. They come in boxes. Then we have what they call hand-to-hand combat training. You get to wrestle them city boys. I have to be real careful though, they break real easy. It ain’t like fighting with that ole bull at home. I’m about the best they got in this except for that Tug Jordan from over in Silver Lake. I only beat him once. He joined up the same time as me, but I’m only 5’6” and 130 pounds and he’s 6’8” and near 300 pounds dry. Be sure to tell Walt and Elmer to hurry and join before other fellers get onto this setup and come stampeding in. Your loving daughter, Alice
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Raceland man arrested for South Lafourche Airport under new management January armed robberies 10-A
Wednesday, February 3, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Travis Ray (age 36) of 182 in Bayou Blue. Raceland has been arInvestigators learned a rested and charged after male subject entered the admitting to his involve- store, produced a handment in two armed rob- gun, and demanded beries that occurred money. January 22 and 29 in Witnesses’ description Lafourche Parish. of the suspect, and the veShortly after 6:15 p.m. hicle in which he fled, on Friday, January 22, shared similarities to the deputies responded to a robbery, which had occall of an armed robbery curred one week prior. that had just occurred at Investigators then the Stage Department alerted area law enforceStore in Racement to be on land. the lookout for Investigators the tan-colored learned an SUV. Within a unidentified male matter of minsubject entered utes, officers the store, with the Houma grabbed several Police Departshirts off store ment appreracks, then prohended the Travis Ray ceeded to the suspect who was cashier where he then identified as Travis produced a handgun and Ray of Raceland. They also demanded all the money in found an airsoft pistol in the register. his possession. The suspect then fled After being turned over the scene with the mer- to detectives, during queschandise and cash. tioning, Ray confessed to Through investigation, his involvement in both detectives learned the man robberies. fled the scene in a tan-colRay was transported to ored sport-utility vehicle. the Lafourche Parish DeOne week later, just tention Center in Thiboafter 7:30 p.m. on Friday, daux where he was booked January 29, deputies and with two counts of First detectives responded to an Degree Robbery. His bond armed robbery at the Fam- was set at $100,000. ily Dollar Store along Hwy.
Arrest reports
Timothy Burgard Angelette, 53, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery (felony). Quoizel Richard Jones, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Eilie K. Pittman, 22, Morgan City. Contempt, fugitive from justice. Abby R. Lyle, 22, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. JANUARY 28, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Pagan Stokes, 21, Raceland. Simple battery, simple battery of the infirmed. Eric Castagnetta, 30, Cut Off. Illegal poss. of stolen things. Desmond Collins, 37, Gray. Contempt of court. Cody Hebert, 18, Raceland. Possession w/intent to dist. meth., poss. of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicle, purchase & public poss. of alcoholic beverage. Ayeiz Gonzales, 24, Cut Off. Contempt of court.
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty.
JANUARY 26, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Montrell L. Garrison, 20, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Richard P. Lirette, II, 28, Gray. Contempt of court (3 cts), unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Channing Sevin, 31, Chauvin. Contempt of court. Jonquin V. Thomas, 31, Donaldsonville. Violation of stop sign, aggravated flight from an officer (felony). Jordan William, 23, Raceland. Taking contraband to/from penal institution prohibited (felony). Derek John Lagraize, 26, Thibodaux. Theft.
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LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES 1
Resident or Representative for a corporation owning land within Drainage No. 6 district
Fifth Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 5
4
Property owner or representative of a corporation owning land in Ward 5
Fire Protection District No. 9
1
Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 9 district
Heroes Monument Commission
1
Commission Police Officer employed for a minimum of 5 years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10
Heroes Monument Commission
2
Shall have served as a fireman for a minimum of five years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10
Lafourche Parish Youth Council
2
High School Student between the ages of 15-18 residing in one of the following Council District’s listed: 5&9
Planning Commission
1
Qualified voter residing in the Northern unincorporated area of Parish
Recreation District No. 4
2
Resident and qualified voter of Ward 1, 2 or 5
Recreation District No.11
1
Qualified voter and resident of the area served by Recreation No. 11 district
2
Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 1 District
Fire Protection District No. 4
1
Resident residing within Ward 2 residing outside the corporate limits of the City of Thibodaux
Fire Protection District No. 6
1
Resident residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 6 district
Fire Protection District No. 8-B
1
Resident residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 8-B district
Game and Fish Commission
1
Property taxpayer of Lafourche Parish
Recreation District No. 1
1
Qualified voter residing in the boundaries of Recreation No. 1 district
Planning Commission
1
Qualified voter residing in an unincorporated area of the Parish
Drainage District No. 6
Sewerage District No. 1
The deadline for these positions will be Monday, February 15, 2016 @ 1:00 PM Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the Lafourche Parish Government website at www.lafourchegov.org/Board_Vacancies.aspx. Applications can be delivered to the attention of Kelli Toups at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301; or mailed to Kelli Toups, P.O. Drawer 5548, Thibodaux, LA 70302.
The Greater Lafourche Port Commission has announced that as of February 1, GLPC is both owner and operator of the South Lafourche Airport’s Fixed Base Operator (FBO), which will now be known as GAO FBO. FBO services had previously been bid out to outside vendors since 2007. Airport Manager Richard Osborne believes that GLPC is up to the task. “This new challenge gives us an opportunity to market the airport more competitively within both the aviation and business communities,� said Osborne. “As FBO owner and
operator we can offer lower fuel prices and enhanced customer service, all with the backing of a port commission known for its strong, steadfast leadership.� The new GAO FBO is committed to ensuring that quality, customer service, and satisfaction are paramount. In order to attain this goal, many positive changes will be occurring in the upcoming months that should be visible to past and existing customers and will also be appreciated by future airport patrons. Some of the FBO services available now include
Agents find Lockport man in possession of illegal drugs, firearms
Rodney Bonvillain Jr., 28, of Lockport was arrested on Thursday, January 28. Agents with the Lafourche Parish Drug Task Force had received information on Bonvillain’s whereabouts and that he was in possession of a pill press machine (used to form and press pills), illegal narcotics and illegal firearms at his residence. At around 4 p.m. on Thursday, agents and officers with the Lockport Po-
lice Department responded to a location just off LA Highway 1 in Lockport and made contact with Bonvillain. He was immediately taken into custody due to three active warrants for Contempt of Court. Agents then proceeded to Bonvillain’s Leblanc Drive residence. During the search, agents discovered a pill press, and various drug paraphernalia. Agents also discovered an assortment of pills and large quantities of a powder-like substance
Jasmine Williams, 31, New Orleans. Contempt of court. Angie Terrebonne, 26, Larose. Contempt of court. Toby Rodrigue, 40, Galliano. Contempt of court, resisting an officer. Coby Nevels, 23, Jackson, LA. Contempt of court. Ernest Woods, 32, Thibodaux. DAB involving strangulation of pregnant victim with child endangerment. Rodney Bonvillain, 28, Lockport. Contempt of court (3 cts), poss. of dealing in firearms w/obliterated number/mark, poss. of firearm by person convicted of dab sale, dist./poss. of legend drug w/o prescription, poss. or dist. of drug para. Dathan Guidry, 41, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Isiah Pearce, 33,Plainview, NE. DWI 3rd offense, speeding, driver must be licensed. Michelle Dupre, 31, Bayou Blue. Theft of goods (2 cts), resisting an officer. Curtis Gauthreaux, 35, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Jovanta Johnson, 22, Thibodaux. Simple battery. JANUARY 29, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Waylon Darsey, 33, Larose. Contempt of court. Michael Diggs, 33, Houma. Contempt of court. Donald Livas, 34, Gray. Fugitive from justice; illegal carrying of weapon in presence of controlled dangerous substance; possession with intent to deliver cocaine; possession of alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle; possession with intent to deliver marijuana; possession/ distribution of drug para. Travis Ray, 36, Raceland. First degree robbery (2 cts). Billy Nance, 35, Houma. Taking contraband to/ from penal institution; possession of meth., less than 28 grams; possession with intent to deliver suboxone; possession of marijuana. Justin Ockert, 21, Westwego. Contempt of court. Kristine Trapp, 55, Morgan City. Creation or operation of a clandestine laboratory for the unlawful manufacture of controlled dangerous substance (felony). JANUARY 29, 2016 Louisiana State Police Jessica Dufrene, 49, Larose. DWI first offense; improper lane usage. JANUARY 30, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Bryan Gamez, 20, Abbeville. Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of CDS; possession of marijuana; possession/ distribution of drug para. Richard Bozarth, 31, Lockport. Violation of probation/ parole. Kristen Barfield, 34, Larose. False imprisonment; aggravated battery with dangerous weapon. Uly Henderson, 20, Thibodaux. Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of controlled dangerous substance; possession with intent to deliver marijuana. Perry Perrin, 35, Galliano. Aggravated battery with dangerous weapon. Jamica Taylor, 29, Galliano. Contempt of court. Montrell Garrison, 20, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole. Ryan Clement, 28, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Chad Sanchez, 33, Cut Off. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endangerment (felony). Kara Gonzales, 29, Golden Meadow. Possession with intent to distribute suboxone. JANUARY 30, 2016 Louisiana State Police Isaias Sarmiento-Licoona, 44, Galliano. Careless operation; DWI first offense. Lewis Collingwood, 57, Morgan City. DWI first offense; leaving the scene of an accident. JANUARY 31, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Rodney Bourg, 49, Larose. DWI second offense.
GRAND ISLE ARRESTS December 16, 2015 Zachary Santiny, 23, Grand Isle. Arrested on 2 warrants in Jefferson Parish. Michael G. Patz, 28, Grand Isle. Simple burglary. Omri Arin Rabon, 25, Grand Isle. Simple burglary. January 5, 2016 Jackie Davis, 32, Grand Isle. Unauthorized use of access card (felony). January 13, 2016 Eric Gomez, Grand Isle. Contempt of court. January 15, 2016 Roxie Hebert, 29, Grand Isle. Failure to appear. January 16, 2016 Chau Lieu, 51, New Orleans. Urinating in public. January 19, 2016 Brian Webb, 27, Cameron. Arrested on outstand warrant. January 23, 2016 Aaron J. Delaune, 25, Gonzales. DUI 3rd offense.
24-hour self-service 100LL and Jet A fuel, free Wi-Fi, aircraft ground handling, hangar leasing, passenger and terminal lounge, ramp and hangar parking, courtesy vehicle, rental cars, aircraft washing, and a pilot weather station. Additional airport and pilot information can be found at www.portfourchon.com/explore.cfm/airport. As the fastest-growing airport in the state of Louisiana, the South Lafourche Airport is constantly expanding its customer base and upgrading its facilities and infrastructure. As a result, GAO’s
flight operations have increased from 550 in 2001 to over 20,000 in 2015. The GAO airport complex includes 1,200 acres of industrial park property available for lease, which provides opportunities for future development. There are also several airport upgrades in the works, including a new terminal building, hangars, runway strengthening, and a connector road linking the airport and industrial park to LA 3235, enhancing its connection to Port Fourchon and continuing to improve intermodal transportation and commerce in the region.
near the pill press. During the search, agents also located two firearms, one of which had an obliterated serial number. Upon reviewing Bonvillain’s criminal history, agents discovered a domestic abuse battery conviction in 2013 prohibiting him from possessing firearms. Bonvillain was booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux and booked with Possession Of A Firearm By A Person Convicted of Domestic Abuse Battery, Pos-
session of Firearms with Obliterated Numbers, two counts of Possession of a Legend Drug, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and three counts of Contempt Of Court. Bond was set at $12,750, and he has been ordered to pay $931.50 in fines and costs in reference to one of the contempt warrants. This investigation is ongoing. Pending the results of lab tests, additional charges could be forthcoming.
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Lafourche Parish AssessorÂ’s Office Wendy L. Thibodeaux, Assessor Increased Exemption for Veterans with a 100% Service-Connected Disability The homestead exemption would increase from $75,000 to $150,000 of fair market value. The following conditions apply:
Only veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 100% by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs shall be eligible for this additional exemption.
The veteran must apply in person and furnish proof of serviceconnected disability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Apply in person at the Lafourche Parish AssessorÂ’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)