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Parish boat launches to see improvements

Obama sends record $4 trillion spending plan to Congress

By: Doug Cheramie, II Contributing Writer

MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer

Lafourche Parish is set to spend some $400,000 to improve several of the boat launches in the area. According to Reggie Bagala, who serves as Community Services Director for the parish, approximately $150,000 will be spent to upgrade the Theriot Boat Launch. “At the Theriot launch, a slip will be added as well as covering the wooden surface of the launch with concrete,” Bagala said. In addition, limestone will be placed in the parking areas and work will also be done to repair damaged bulkheads. In Kraemer, the Larousse Boat Launch is also set to receive some $100,000 in improvements with a new slip being built as well as portions of the parking lot will be covered with concrete. This will help to make the ramp more accessible in inclement weather. See Launches Page 6-A

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama sent Congress a record $4 trillion budget Monday that would boost taxes on higher-income Americans and corporations, pushing past tight federal spending caps to fund an ambitious public works program and provide middle-class tax relief. Obama’s budget, which will set off months of wrangling in Congress, proposes spending $4 trillion — $3.999 trillion before rounding — in the 2016 budget year that begins Oct. 1. That’s a 6.4 percent increase over estimated spending this year, projecting that the deficit will decline to $474 billion. In a message accompanying the massive budget books, Obama said his proposals are “practical, not partisan.” But even before the books were delivered, Republicans found plenty to criticize in tax hikes totaling $2 trillion. The GOP will respond this spring with a balancedbudget outline that promises to ease the burdens of the national debt on future generations, curb the explosive growth of expensive benefit programs and reform the loophole-cluttered tax code. In a lengthy run-up to Monday’s budget release, the administration highlighted a number of its proposals, including $320 billion in increased taxes on the wealthy and corporations that would be used to pay for expanded middle class tax breaks. The budget documents reveal that all the tax increases will total $2 trillion, including a number of proposals Obama has made before to limit deductions the See Obama Page 7-A

MEETINGS THURSDAY, FEB. 5 HUMANE SOCIETY OF LAFOURCHE 5:30 p.m. Lockport Library Hwy. 1 (Crescent Ave.) Lockport

BAYOU FELLOWSHIP 7:00 p.m. E. 93rd St. - Galliano

The Krewe Des Les Petit Lions kicked off the Carnival season on the bayou Sunday when they paraded through Golden Meadow.

Carnival season is well under way with at least nine parades scheduled for this weekend throughout this area and the Houma / Thibodaux area beginning with the ever-popular all-male Krewe of Hercules Friday night in Houma.

Pictured above is Petit Lions float rider Bella handing a football to 3-month old Caven Guidry.

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Gavin Guidry and Mike Martin are both co-owners and trainers at Stone Wall Crossfit in Larose.

Pictured at left is Petit Lions Queen Kesha Eymard. See a list of upcoming parades on page 5-A.

Staff photos by Babs

Copeland to reign over Athena

The Gallianobased Krewe of Athena recently held their 4th Annual Queen’s Announcement Party on September 27th at the Larose Civic Center. The Krewe of Athena is an all-female krewe and con- Peggy Copeland sists of about 260 members. Peggy Copeland will reign as Queen Athena IV. Peggy is the wife of the late Leon Copeland. She is the mother of Leslie Copeland and Shannon Cooper. Queen Peggy is the daughter of Rosemary Pitre and the late Wilson Pitre and See Athena Page 6-A

Stone Wall Crossfit – Working together to reach fitness goals

In the biblical story of Nehemiah, enemies destroyed the walls surrounding Jerusalem. Nehemiah realized that not one person alone could take on the great task of rebuilding the stone wall; but, if the people of Jerusalem worked together, they could complete the task and keep their enemies at bay. “We relate to the story of Nehemiah in a sense that if we work together as a team, we can build up our bodies to be fit and healthy,” Gavin Guidry, coowner of Stone Wall Crossfit said. “It’s hard to do it alone; for some people, it’s impossible. But we can work together, encourage one another and conquer our health and fitness problems.” During a workout last year, Mike Martin realized that his regular routine was getting him nowhere. He contacted Gavin Guidry, a local Crossfit trainer, and asked if he could give him a more intense workout. “After just an hour with Gavin, I realized how

much more satisfying Crossfit is compared to what I had been doing at the gym. It helped having someone to coach me rather than just doing what I thought was a good workout,” Mike said. See Crossfit Page 6-A

Tina Danos, Alyssa Lafont, Trevor Lefort and André Adams are shown doing various exercises at Stonewall Crossfit in Larose.

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

by calling the South Lafourche Levee District office at (985) 632-7554.

Yankee Canal rodeo slated for Sat.

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Bayou to close to mariners Friday

Bayou Lafourche will be closed to mariners beginning at 7 a.m. on Friday, February 6 and remain closed throughout the daylight hours, or approximately 7 p.m. that same day. During this time divers will be in the water doing inspections of the floodgate. Please be aware that whenever high tides occur, either or both floodgates may close at any time without notice. Updates on both floodgates may be obtained through the SLLD website at www.slld.org, on Facebook (search South Lafourche Levee District) or

The 37th annual Yankee Canal Speckled Trout Rodeo will be held on Saturday, February 7, with headquarters at Jackson’s Place from 6 a.m. till 4 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at Golden Meadow True Value, B & B Hardware, Griffin’s Marina and Tyd’s Bait Shop. For more information call 985-6770602.

Pistol orientation class scheduled for Sat.

First Steps Pistol Orientation will be presented by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, February 7 from 8 a.m. noon at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range, 3451 High-

way 182, Raceland. This class is designed for first-time firearms owners and persons looking to learn basic fundamentals about firearm ownership. The actual ending time will vary due to class size. Cost is $50. Advance registration is required. For more information, contact: Lieutenant Lafate Day (985) 532-4327 lafate-day @lpso.net.

Lockport baseball team fundraiser set for Feb. 8

Team Elite youth travel baseball will host a lunch fundraiser on Sunday, February 8 from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. at the Lockport Softball Field Concession Stand on Church Street. A lunch of hamburger steak will be sold for an $8 donation. Advanced tickets available and appreciated. Email nlwanko@yahoo.com or call 985-778-6893.

LCO Girls Softball to hold board mtg. Mon.

Larose Cut Off Girls Softball will hold a board/coaches meeting on Monday Feb. 9 at 7 PM at the Cut Off Youth Center. Registration for the 2015 season will be held Feb. 12 and 23 from 5:30 to

7 p.m. at the Cut Off Youth Center. For more information contact Desi Sanders at 665-0478, Spring Danos at 665-3262 or Sandy Guidry at 258-1996.

Chamber luncheon to feature Sheriff Webre

The Lafourche Chamber of Commerce’s February Bayou Briefing will feature Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre. The luncheon will be held Thursday, February 12 in the Larose Civic Center Gym. The luncheon begins at noon, with registration beginning at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required; please contact the Chamber to reserve your seat by calling (985) 6936700, by emailing admin@lafourchechamber.c om or by registering online at www.lafourchechamb er.com.

February 19 and February 26. 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 please contact the Bayou Council at 985-446-0643.

Krewe of Atlantis dance set for Feb. 13

The new Krewe of Atlantis will hold its annual Mardi Gras dance on Friday, February 13 at 7 p.m. at the Cut Off Youth Center. The door opens at 6:30 p.m.

Dress code is casual. Cover charge is $5 per person at the door. BYOL. The Southern Earthtones will provide live music. The event is open to the public.

The Center to collect Mardi Gras beads

The Center, Special Education District 1, is once again 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.

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“In a Small Pond� EXIT THE CAJUN By Leroy Martin

May 8, 1972 was a hot spring day in Baton Rouge. Vin Bruce and the Acadians were playing for the first inauguration of Edwin W. Edwards as Governor of Louisiana. After our first set, “Happy Fat and the RayneBo Ramblers� came on playing a familiar song, “Vieux Hobo�. Vin said, “That’s my song, don’t I get paid?� I replied, “No! You recorded it but I wrote it, so I’m due 3 cents if a B.M.I. scout hears it.� “I want half,� he said, faking anger. “O.K., I’ll write you a check, but it will put you in a higher tax bracket�. Just then E.J. Gremillion walked up with a bottle. Vin and I had realized too late that Edwards was a tee tottler so no hard liquor was being served. Seeing us eye the bottle, he asked, “Want a drink?� I took a sip, Vin took a bigger sip and passed it back to E.J. empty and dry as the Sahara Desert. “I had hoped it would last all day, but I hadn’t expected to meet you two,� he laughed. It had to last us all day, until the first 7-11 when the day was done. All in all, it was a pleasant, if thirsty, afternoon, but with a Cajun in the Capitol, we were on a roll. I met Edwards in 1971 when he was campaigning in Thibodaux. As Chief Deputy to Assessor Hubert Robichaux I invited him in. As he was charming the female employees, I asked him, “Congressman, you’re solid here, but I lost three times with a South Louisiana candidate (Chep Morrison), so what are your chances?� “Leroy,� he said, “with my coalition of Cajuns and blacks, I can’t lose.� Those were not the words he used, and I visibly flinched as he laughed and left with all votes assured. We would meet again. During his 16 years in office he spoke many times to the assessors, always welcomed, especially for his humor. Once, as president of our association, I met him with a committee opposing a bill exempting certain property. As I handed him details of potential tax losses, his aide carefully fitted him with glasses. He read and pushed it back and his aide just as carefully removed the glasses without Edwards

ever have to touch them. “Gentlemen,� he said “Your job is assessing anything not exempted by the Legislature, so if they exempt everything except the outhouses, assess them! That’s your job and the House and Senate do theirs! Now, let’s eat!� We left full but disappointed, however impressed at his ability to understand and act on an issue on the spot. One of his good points. I had been assessor since 1983, when in 1991, my cousin called requesting I emcee the last rally of his last run for governor, to be held in Galliano. He had become so unpopular that a reporter wrote, “the only way Edwards can win is if his opponent is Adolph Hitler.� Not quiet, but to save Louisiana from embarrassment we wanted Edwards to win. His opponent, David Duke was not an option. There was even a bumper

sticker that read: “Vote For The Crook! It’s Important.� I didn’t display it, but I obeyed it. I was Master of Ceremonies for his last rally of his last hurrah of his last winning election, and the end of his sixteen-year romance with the Cajun voters. He did some good things for our area and the state, but that will always be overshadowed by his notoriety. It’s ironic that the thrill of gambling, which brought him some of his highest highs, was the catalyst that brought him his lowest low. Edward W. Edwards had the intelligence, charisma, wit and ability that might have made him the greatest governor Louisiana ever had, but as John Greenleaf Whittier once wrote, “Of all the

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Tarpon boys, girls enjoy winning weeks Gazette Sports Reports

With a thin depth chart depleted with injury and other issues, the South Lafourche boys’ basketball team knows that it has to win games with effort, hustle and execution. They did all three on last Tuesday night, upsetting Hahnville by 11 points – the team’s first district win of the season. But they did none of the above three nights later, falling for a second time this season to East St. John. The past week was a mixed bag for the Tarpon boys, who won 47-36 against Hahnville before falling 67-37 to the districtleading Wildcats at home last Friday. South Lafourche coach Brian Callais said he’s not disappointed in the loss itself – touting that East St. John is a great team. But the coach said he is displeased in the approach his team took to the game. “There was no effort,” Callais said. “We had no energy. It’s not that we lost – it’s how we played. I’m disappointed in the fact that we didn’t give our best effort

tonight.” Against the Wildcats, the outcome wasn’t in doubt for most of the game. East St. John stormed out of the gates, scoring the first seven points to grab hold of the lead. From there, they took a 13-4 lead into the second quarter – an advantaged that blossomed to 31-18 at halftime. In the third quarter, South Lafourche held firm, bringing the game to the fourth quarter with East St. John ahead 47-33. But in the fourth, the Tarpons faltered and the Wildcats sprinted to victory. Kobe Chouest led South Lafourche with 11 points in the game. In Tuesday night’s game, a slow finish wasn’t a factor for the Tarpons, who cruised past Hahnville. After a close first half, South Lafourche used a huge third quarter spurt to put the game away for good. Callais said he hopes to see more games like that from his team in the future. “We can compete when we play hard and execute,” Callais said. “I’ve been

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proud of our effort a lot of this season, but on Friday night, we had no energy and were flat.” While Callais and his boys aim to find a consistent motor, the Lady Tarpons continued their revenge tour this past week. For the second-straight week, South Lafourche beat a team it had lost to earlier in district play, swamping East St. John 52-38 on Friday night. The victory avenges South Lafourche’s 50-48 overtime loss at the hands of the Lady Wildcats. This second time around, it was never very close. The Lady Tarpons scored the first nine points of the game and consistently held a comfortable 15-20 point lead. Junior guard Caroline Guilbeau led all scorers with 15 points in the while, which improved South Lafourche to 21-5 on the season. Freshman Traya Bruce added 11. The Lady Tarpons’ blowout was the team’s second of the week. South Lafourche comfortably defeated Hahnville 46-21 last Tuesday night. With the busy week, South Lafourche will now take its talents to the road. Both Tarpons teams hosted Terrebonne last night with no score available at presstime. They will both travel to Central Lafourche on Friday for more district action. ___

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For the second time this district season, the Central Lafourche boys’ basketball team was beaten at home. The Trojans had their five-game winning streak snapped on Friday night when they lost 61-54 to H.L. Bourgeois in Mathews. The loss drops Central Lafourche to 18-5 on the season and 6-2 in district play – one game out of first place.

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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 of Department of Veterans Affairs shall be eligible for this additional exemption.

• The veteran must apply in person and furnish proof of service-connected disability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Apply in person at the Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office 403 St. Louis Street, Thibodaux (985) 447-7242

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“We knew it was going to be a tough game going in,” Central Lafourche coach Mark Sanders said. “We told them before the game that they were going to be up for the challenge, and they were. Unfortunately, they made more things happen than we did and we paid the penalty.” The Braves endured a slow start to conquer the win. Central Lafourche held an early first quarter lead – an advantage that vanished when the Braves closed the quarter on an 8-0 run to take a 17-12 lead. That lead ballooned to nine in the second quarter when the Braves used balanced scoring to go into the lockers ahead 29-20. In the final half, Central Lafourche cut the lead to as little as four, but every run they mustered, H.L. Bourgeois answered to secure the win. “That was the best we’ve competed all season,” Braves coach Andrew Caillouet said. “We knew we had it in us – we just needed to compete and not take no for an answer this time.” Central Lafourche’s win was a bad ending to a week that started with a 54-48 win over Thibodaux. The loss sends the Trojans into a huge week on a bad note. Central Lafourche played East St. John on Tuesday with no score available at press-time – a game that likely will decide the district championship. They host South Lafourche on Friday. While the Trojans’ boys hope to upset the Wildcats to win district, the Lady Trojans girls are still searching for answers. Central Lafourche’s long losing streak extended this past week with the team losing 46-36 to Thibodaux and 38-26 to H.L. Bourgeois.

Pelicans snap Hawks’ 19-game winning streak BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Anthony Davis leaped toward the basket, rising over a pair of Atlanta Hawks to corral an offensive rebound with his right hand and ferociously slam the ball through the hoop in one continuous motion. That first-half play provided clear signs that Davis’ recent left groin strain wasn’t bothering him and that Atlanta’s 19-game winning streak was under threat. Davis finished with 29 points and 13 rebounds, and the Pelicans handed the Hawks only their third loss in 36 games, 115-100 on Monday night. The Pelicans won for the sixth time in seven games. That recent run of good form has included victories over other contending squads, such as Dallas and the Los Angeles Clippers, and has pulled the Pelicans (26-22) within a game of Phoenix (28-22) for eighth place in the Western Conference. Eric Gordon scored 20 points for New Orleans, while Tyreke Evans scored 15 points and tied a season high with 12 assists for the fourth time in five games. Omer Asik grabbed 17 rebounds for New Orleans, which outrebounded Atlanta 52-32. Davis grabbed eight of his rebounds on the offensive end. Paul Millsap scored 15 points and Kyle Korver 12 for Atlanta. The Pelicans will host the the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday night.

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2015 Area Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 • Krewe of Hercules - Houma - 6 p.m. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 • Le Krewe Des T-Cajun - Larose - noon • Krewe of Bayou Petit Caillou - Chauvin - noon • Krewe of Ambrosia - Thibodaux - 5:30 p.m. • Krewe of Aquarius - West Houma - 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 • Krewe of Versailles - Larose - noon • Krewe of Hyacinthians - Houma - noon • Krewe of Titans (Following Hyacinthians) - Houma • Krewe of Shaka - Thibodaux - 1:00 p.m. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 • Krewe of Athena - Golden Meadow - 7:00 p.m. • Krewe of Aphrodite - Houma - 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 • Krewe of Apollo - Lockport - noon • Krewe of Atlantis - Golden Meadow - noon • Le Krewe du Bon Temps - Larose - 6:30 p.m. • Krewe of Mardi Gras - East Houma - 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 • Krewe of Terreanians - Houma - 12:30 p.m. • Krewe of Cleophas - Thibodaux - 12:30 p.m. • Krewe of Chronos (follows Cleophas) - Thibodaux * Krewe of Grand Isle - Grand Isle - 1:00 p.m. • Krewe of Montegut Children’s Parade - 2:00 p.m. • Krewe of Nereids - Golden Meadow, 6:00 p.m. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 • Krewe of Cleopatra - Houma, 6:30 p.m.

MARDI GRAS DAY, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 • Krewe of Houmas - Houma - 11:00 a.m. • Krewe of Kajuns - (follows Houmas) • Krewe of Gheens - Gheens - 11:00 a.m. • Krewe of Neptune - Galliano/Golden Meadow - noon • Krewe of Ghana - Thibodaux - 1:00 p.m. • Krewe of Choupic - Chackbay - 1:00 p.m. • Krewe of Bonne Terre - Montegut - 4:00 p.m.

Attention Krewes - If there are any discrepancies to times and dates,

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Some $50,000 is also expected to be spent at the boat launch in Golden Meadow by adding two piers for boats to tie up to once they have launched. “Now there is lots of congestion after boats launch as others want to launch immediately after. Hopefully, the installation of two piers for boats to tie up while the owners park their vehicles will remedy this problem,” Bagala said. He also noted that the Golden Meadow launch work is expected to be done with in house parish employees rather than being contracted out. The parish has also set aside funding and is considering a purchase of a tract of land near the Taylor Boat Launch in Chackbay for further parking and expansion there, however Bagala said that that would be a future consideration. These projects are expected to receive Council approval in February with bids for the work going out soon after. The boat launches are free to use for the public.

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is the sister of Perry Pitre and wife Karen. Queen Peggy is also “Big Nanny” to Lexxy. The parade will roll through the Town of Golden Meadow on Friday, February 13, beginning at 7 p.m. and will follow the traditional parade route. Krewe members will be riding on 16 floats. The queen and her court will be riding on the queen’s float to the theme ‘Krewe of Athena Travels the World’. Riders will be wearing costumes representing places around the world both near and far. Along with floats, the parade will also have marching bands and Shriners. Queen Peggy’s court will consist of maids Lexxy Boura, daughter of Frank and Buffy Boura; Hannah Gisclair, daughter of John and Jaynel Gisclair; and Cara Plaisance, daughter of Jesse Plaisance and Jessica Tastet. Dukes will be Connor Gisclair, grandson of John and Mary Gisclair; Carson Orgeron, son of Dawn and Matt Hodson and Trent Orgeron; and Dominick Lala, son of Jason and Tara Lala. Krewe of Athena’s board consists of president Sue Cheramie, vice-president Mary G. Evans, 2nd vicepresident Laura Guidry, secretary Donna Cheramie, treasurer CeCe Rome, and

reporter, Gwen Bradberry. The representatives at large include Nicole Cheramie, Gloria Cheramie, Marilyn W. Blanchard and Debbie Gisclair. Float captains are Debbie Gisclair, Mary G. Evans, Laura Guidry, Donna Cheramie, Gwen Bradberry, Kelly Cheramie and co-captain Bonnie Collins, Marilyn W. Blanchard, Della Danos, Yvette Terrebonne, Renetta DeRosia, Tanya Danos, Cathy Collins, Tori Fillinich, Mary Plaisance, and Genesta Gisclair. Krewe of Athena’s board would like to invite and welcome all Shriners and/or queens to ride in their parade. Anyone interested in joining the krewe or riding in the parade can contact anyone of the board members or float captains for more information.

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Gavin, a veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division of the Army and currently an Army National Guardsman, has been training through the Crossfit program for five years. He and Mike decided to team up and open Stone Wall Crossfit in Larose. The doors officially opened in September of 2013 and the clientele has grown exponentially since. So what is Crossfit? Crossfit is strength and conditioning program. Although it started out as a high-intensity training program for athletes and military and police units, it has developed a following by people who want to get healthier, lose weight and stay in shape. The Crossfit program is designed for universal scalability making it the perfect application for any individual regardless of experience. It uses the same routines for elderly individuals with heart disease as well as cage fighters. Trainers scale load and intensity of workouts but don’t change the overall program, crossfit.com says. How do regular people have a chance at making it in a program that was originally for athletes and military units? At Stone Wall Crossfit, co-owners Gavin Guidry and Mike Martin, along with three other coaches and two coaches in training, instruct classes in order to ensure that each attendee is doing their routine efficiently and safely with the right amount push for each person’s physical abilities. Do members have to be in top shape to do Crossfit? No! People of all walks of life and in greatly varying physical conditions have

joined Stone Wall Crossfit. Members range in age from toddlers to people well into their 60s. The majority of clientele at Stone Wall Crossfit are women who are 30 years or older. “Each exercise is designed so that people of different levels can all participate in one routine. Some people can do squats lifting 400 pounds while others can only squat while holding onto bars in order to help them go back to a standing position,” Mike said. Mike’s wife, Priscilla, underwent training to become a Crossfit Kids coach. Stone Wall Crossfit now hosts classes for youth ranging from 3 to 15 years of age. The classes are broken down for 3-5 year olds, 6-9 year olds and 10 – 15 year olds. The younger children do workouts similar to gymnastics and obstacle courses while the older youth do workouts that mimic the adult Crossfit program but are tweaked for their abilities. All three age groups focus on fun, safety and healthy movements to keep their bodies in shape. All Crossfit routines are based on functional movements that carry into every

day life. “We have to squat to sit on a toilet. We have to lift carrying milk in the grocery store. We have to push or pull to close and open doors. If you can do that, you can do Crossfit,” Gavin said. Members at Stone Wall Crossfit agree that the community and family feel are major factors in keeping them motivated. “Everyone is trying to become better - either to be healthier or to compete as an athlete. The common goal is to make each person more fit. We’re a family here

and the no one needs to feel embarrassed or ashamed if they aren’t able to do what others can. We just want people to be the best they can be,” Mike said. Stone Wall Crossfit also offers yoga classes, training for athletes - including high school and middle school teams and other programs. Gavin and Mike have proudly partnered with Josh Guidry of Gracie United Bayou Lafourche to offer Jiu Jitsu classes at Stone Wall Crossfit. “Don’t be afraid to try something new. We are here to help you reach your

health and wellness goals,” Gavin said. Anyone interested can attend a free one-day class. To find out more about Stone Wall Crossfit, you can visit their website www.stonewallcrossfit.com, look them up on Facebook, call Gavin Guidry at 910578-4818 or Mike Martin at 985-991-1122 or drop by the gym located at 13936 West Main St. in Larose (the strip mall where Frank’s in Larose was formerly located).

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wealthy can take to reduce their tax bill. Wealthy people would only be able to take tax deductions at the 28 percent rate even if their income is taxed at 39.6 percent and would also see an increase in their maximum capital gains rate to 28 percent instead of 20 percent. A couple earning up to $120,000 a year would qualify for a new “second earner” tax credit of up to $500 as well as a maximum $3,000 child care credit for two children, triple the current credit of $1,000. Not all of Obama’s tax hikes would hit the wealthy. His budget also proposes to raise $95 billion over the next decade by hiking the tax on cigarettes from the current $1.01 per pack to $1.95. Obama’s spending plan would ease tight budget constraints imposed on the military and domestic programs back in 2011 when lawmakers were responding to the public outcry over deficits that were then topping $1 trillion a year. Obama’s budget calls these caps, known as sequestration, “mindless austerity.” The elimination of the budget caps this will boost spending by $74 billion — divided between the military and domestic programs — in 2016 and would result in a spending increase over the remaining six years the caps were to have been in place of $362 billion. In a budget agreement reached in late 2013, the budget caps were eased but not eliminated for 2014 and 2015 but are due to go back in force in 2016. The administration said the budget represented a strategy to strengthen the middle class and help “hard-working families get ahead in a time of relentless economic and technological change.” “This country’s better off than it was four years ago, but what we also know is that wages and incomes for middle class families are just now ticking up,” Obama said in an interview broadcast on Monday’s “Today Show” on NBC. “They haven’t been keeping pace over the last 30 years compared to, you know, corporate profits and what’s happening to folks in the very top.” Republicans, however, accused the president of seeking to revert to tax-andspend policies that will harm the economy while failing to do anything about the budget’s biggest problem — soaring spending on government benefit programs. Obama’s budget projects a deficit of $583 billion in 2015, up significantly from last year’s $485 billion imbalance. Obama’s budget plan never reaches balance over the next decade and projects the deficit would rise to $687 billion in 2025. The administration contends that various spending cuts and tax increases would trim the deficits by $1.8 trillion over the next decade, leaving the red ink at manageable levels. Congressional Republicans say the budgets they produce will achieve balance and will attack costly benefit program like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Obama, interviewed by NBC before the start of Sunday’s Super Bowl game, said he believed there were areas where he can work with Republicans, who for the first time in his presidency control both houses of Congress. “My job is not to trim

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my sails and not tell the American people what we should be doing, pretending somehow we don’t need better roads, that we don’t need more affordable college,” Obama said. While Republicans were critical of the spending plan, Democrats endorsed the effort. “The president’s proposal would close a lot of the tax breaks that encourage corporations to move jobs and capital overseas and invest more of that in jobs and infrastructure here at home,” said Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, the top Democrat

on the Budget panel. Obama’s budget emphasizes the same themes as his State of the Union address last month, when he challenged Congress to work with him on narrowing the income gap between the very wealthy and everyone else. Obama’s six-year $478 billion public works program would provide upgrades for the nation’s highways, bridges and transit systems, in an effort to tap into bipartisan support for spending on badly needed repairs. Half of that money

would come from a one-time mandatory tax on profits that U.S. companies have amassed overseas that would be set at 14 percent. Obama’s budget also called also is calling for a $60 billion program for free community college for an estimated 9 million students if all states participate. It also proposes expanding child care to more than 1.1 million additional children under the age of 4 by 2025 and seeks to implement universal pre-school. Obama also wants to require estates to pay capi-

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House For Sale: 3 br, 2 ba, 1715 sq. living. Includes in-law suite, 1 br, 1 ba, screened porch, 2 car carport, in Galliano. $200,000. Call 985-637-0439 or 985-475-5574. _________________ House For Sale By Owner: 337-5172341, 337-517-2340, Golden Meadow. 3 br, 2 ba, home, 1840 sq ft on piers. Lot 146x120, Carport, garage/workshop, municipal sewerage. No owner financing. No rent to own available. _________________ House For Sale: 3 br, 1 ba, on W. 123rd St., Ave. A, Cut Off. 1 car carport, lg. utility shed. Ready to move in. $96,000. Call 985691-4414 or 985-6324227. _________________ House For Sale: 3 br, 1 ba, Cut Off area. $84,000 or $11,000 down and take over note, $700/mth. FMI call 985-258-9140. _________________

BUILDING FOR SALE

Cabin/Office Building For Sale: Wood, foam insulated, self contained, tub, toilet, water heater, ac/heat, queen bed in loft, sleeps 4. $15,000. Call 985-373-9154. _________________

LAND

Land For Sale: 124.8 x 3500 w/32x40 steel shed, water, dirt pad, pond, Oak trees, fenced, bayou side in Galliano. $100,000. 985-637-0439 or 985475-5574. _________________ 35 acres beautiful waterfront, rich cropland pasture, large cypress trees, wildlife, fishing, 1600 ft. road frontage, high quality property. Near Cut Off. $399,000. Call 620-388-0748. _________________

FOR RENT

Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, Larose area. $750/mth, $750/dep. 1-yr. contract, all utilities pd. Call 985-6652548. _________________ Apartments for Rent: 2BR, 1ba. $650 /month and $600 /security deposit. 985258-7510 _________________

Brick House For Rent: 223 Green Acres St., Larose. 4 br, 2 ba, party room, garage, executive home. All new appl., dishwasher, central heat/air. 3946 sq ft with 3100 sq ft living area. $1900/mth, plus deposit. Call 2588082. _________________

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Peterson Living Rentals, LLC 985637-4133 18122 Hwy. 3235, Galliano, 3.3 miles south of Wal-Mart and 1/2 mile north of Days Inn Motel. Mobile Home & RV Park, New Laundromat & Convenience Store. Convenience store open Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 9 pm and laundry mat open 24/7. Try out new drop off laundry service and be one of our many satisfied customers. Lavanderia Nueva y Tienda Hispana. Se habla Espanol Camper Sales and Propane. Here from out of town and tired of paying high hotel prices and eating out all the time? Come be another satisfied customer. Starting at $150/wk with full kitchen and a yard so you can barbeque. Available Now: Campers, camper lots, bunk houses, 2BR cabins, 1 - 2 BR Mobile Homes. Day, week, month. _________________

1 BR Apts. For Rent in Central Lafourche area. $300/mth. plus utilities. Call 985-5379259. _________________ ~ Larose Mini Storage ~ Spaces Available Call 693-3709. _________________

House For Rent: Fully furn., 3 br. 2 ba, executive home available for weekly or monthly rentals. Includes linens, kitchen equip., appliances, TV’s and all utilities, including internet & cable. Call 985-2781136. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent in Lockport area. 3 br, 2 ba, all appl. included. $800/mth, plus deposit. Now taking applications. Call 985-665-9538. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, in Larose. Sits on lg. lot in quiet neighborhood. $850 /mth, $850/dep. Call 985-691-1367. Leave voice message. _________________ House For Rent in Galliano, 4 br, No pets, Taking applications. $1000/mth, $500/dep. Call 985475-6386. _________________ (2) Mobile Homes For Rent or Rent To Own: 1 in Cut Off area & 1 in Galliano area. $900/mth. Call 985-258-4861. _________________

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MLS 116384: NEW LISTING 139 Joe Brown Rd., Lockport. This property sits on 43 acres with warehouse and office space totaling 188,894 sqft. It has 300,000 sqft. of Limestone and 125,000 sqft. of concrete parking. It has 5,900 ft. of chain link fencing and includes a guest house. There is plenty of room for expansion or rental space. $3,200,000. MLS 116391: NEW LISTING 22801 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. This property was the Louisiana Shrimp & Packing Co. This huge building is 36,613 sqft., it has work areas, cooler storage, freezer storage, shipping and receiving docks, fuel service dock, 120 ton ice plant, a 1200 ft. dock along Bayou Lafourche and much more! $3,000,000.

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MLS 115650: Located in Larose on the East side of Hwy. 3235, Approximately 1.7 acres with 273 ft. of road frontage, land is cleared with a dirt pad already in place, great location. $80,000.

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MLS 112971: Located down E. 90th St. in Galliano this 19 acre piece has 1200 ft. of frontage on E. 90th St. It is unrestricted, currently used as a hay pasture. $195,000.

MLS 113721:  Old Rouse’s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in Lockport. 17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land included. $295,000.

MLS 112683: Located in Golden Meadow on Hwy. 1 inside the Levee protection, 10 acres with 535’ road frontage. $325,000. REDUCED MLS 112503: This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96’ road frontage. $100,000.

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MLS 114683: This metal building on a slab is located at 19291 Hwy. 308 in Golden Meadow. It is currently being used as storage. It has plenty of parking and a 40’ x 25’ covered parking area. It also includes a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. It’s an unrestricted zone on an 86’ x 165’ lot and is great for a boat company. $125,000 MLS 108857: Over 3 acres of unrestricted property with a limestone base. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage. Located by new lift bridge in Larose, south of Intracoastal. Prime location with quick access to Hwy. 3235. $1.2 million. Possible lease option available.

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MLS 115025: NEW LISTING 116 W. 44th St., Cut Off. 1668 sqft. living with 3BR and 2ba, office, large closets, fenced yard and more. Great starter home. $126,000.

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Garage Sale: Feb. 5, 6, & 7 at 142 W. 138th St., 8 am to 5 pm. New: clothes, shoes, plus others. All winter clothes reduce (clearance). Used clothing, knick knacks and much more. Too much to list. Rain or shine. _________________ Garage Sale: Feb. 6 & 7, 8 am to 2 pm. 7109 Hwy. 1, Lockport, across from Franks. _________________

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HELP WANTED

Coast to Coast Transportation is looking for a person to drive personnel 24/7. Chauffeur license needed. Contact Linda Eschette at 985-228-0385. Person must be 28 yrs. or older. _________________ Immediate Opening for Entry Level Accounting/Clerical Assistant in Cut Off. Hrs. will be Mon. thru Fri., 8 am to 4 pm. Exp. preferred but not required. All applicants must be 18 or older & submit to drug screen, physical & full background check. Please mail resume to: Office Manager, P.O. Box 398, Cut Off, LA 70345. _________________ Help Wanted: Joe’s Septic Cont. has immediate openings for non-CDL driver. Full benefits (health, dental & retirement). Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off, between the hrs. of 9 am – 2 pm. _________________ The Grand Isle Police Department is looking to hire (2) Full Time Police Officers. FMI contact the Grand Isle Police Department at www.grandislepolice @viscom.net. or call 985-787-2204. _________________

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South East Plumbing Cont. is in need of a licensed plumber. Top pay & company truck. FMI call 985696-0872. _________________ Joe’s Septic Cont., Inc. now hiring a Full time Receptionist /Secretary. Ready to work in fast paced environment, organized and dependable. Must be quick learner, exceptional customer service skills and must be knowledgeable of computer. Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off, between the hrs. of 9 am – 2 pm. _________________ Special Ed. Dist. #1 “The Center� is seeking a responsible, energetic, self-motivated team player to work as a Maintenance Assistant for its facility in Cut Off. Successful candidates must be at least 18 yrs. old, posses a GED or high school diploma, posses a valid LA driver’s license, pass a criminal background check, physical drug test & ability/agility test. Int. parties should call Rose Grabert or John Gisclair at 985-6325671 for an appt. Applications will be accepted from Jan. 20 thru Feb. 6, between the hrs. of 8 am to 2 pm. _________________ Special Ed. Dist. #1 “The Center� located in Cut Off is seeking a Direct Support Worker for its Residential Waiver Programs in the Lockport/Larose area. Great pay, afternoon & weekend hrs. Applications will be accepted from Jan. 26 thru Feb. 13, between the hrs. of 8 am till 2 pm. FMI call 985-6325671. _________________ Driver /Painter Helper Needed. Need person to assist with blasting/painting projects that possess a valid driver’s license. Must be able to pass a drug screen & be willing to work road jobs. Inquire at 230 N. Barrios St., Lockport, between 8 am & 3 pm. _________________

365 Enterprises is seeking an individual with a strong work ethic and positive attitude to fill a position as a full time maintenance person in a smoke free work environment. 365 Enterprises operates 57 stores in Louisiana and Mississippi. Benefits include: Vehicle Allowance, Fuel Card, 401K, Health Ins., Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Paid Vacations

Apply at 13559 West Main St., Larose, LA 70373 across from West 32nd St.

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Exp. Paint Foreman Needed. 5+ yrs. shipyard exp. required. Strong organizational skills & knowledge of blasting/painting equipment. Must be able to pass a drug screen, have a valid driver’s license & willing work on road jobs. Benefit package offered: 401K, health ins., vacation & pd. holidays. Inquire at Eagle Industrial Equipment, 230 N. Barrios St., Lockport, between 8 am & 3 pm. _________________ Cash Magic Larose is now hiring for Casino & C-Store. Great starting pay. Please apply in person at 11825 Hwy. 308 or apply online at w w w. c a s h m a g i c casino.com. Must pass pre-employment, drug screen & background check. EOE. _________________ Best Western Taking applications for Maintenance Person & Front Desk Clerk. Apply in person at 17026 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. No phone calls. _________________

Looking for Motivated Individuals to join our sales team. No exp. necessary, will train. Please send resume to: Help Wanted, P.O. Box 225, Cut Off, LA 70345. _________________ Sea Support Ventures, 104 ABC Lane, Cut Off. Now accepting applications for the following positions: 1600 Ton Master w/Oceans, GMDSS, DP & VSO Endorsement, 200 Ton Captains w/VSO Endorsement, AB’s w/RFPNW. All applicants must possess a current TWIC, Passport, STCW 95 & USCG Security Endorsements. Qualified applicants must also pass pre-employment physical (including MRI), DOT drug screen & background check. Sea Support Ventures offers competitive pay, company health ins., simple IRA, & quarterly safety bonus. You may apply in person from 9 am to 4 pm, Mon. thru Thurs. or online at http://www.sea-support.com/employment.htm _________________

Louisiana Marine Towing, LLC now hiring 100 Ton Captain. MUST have towing endorsement and experience pushing 6 barges. Email Laura.Adams70345@ gmail.com _________________

Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Triple Son Farm Transport is accepting applications for Exp. CDL 18 Wheeler Driver. Offering pd. vacation, health ins., 401K. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 W. Main, Cut Off. _________________

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MLS 108857: This property is located on Hwy. 308 near the new bridge in Larose. It has 3.3 acres and over a 1,000 ft. of road frontage, plenty of room for multiple businesses. This is one of the best locations available.

55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Machine For Sale: Model #420. Asking $450. Call 985-637-1293. _________________ 21� Flat Screen TV For Sale: Brand new, w/small console & new DVD player. Valued at $170, asking $100. FMI call 850723-8231. _________________ Fruit trees for sale. Peach and Fig. $5 each. 985-691-9466 _________________

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

OBITUARIES

REILLY DANOS Reilly A. Danos, 80, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015. Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Friday, February 6, from 10:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Joseph Danos; daughters, Wendy D. Welch and Kelly D. Collins and husband David; brothers, James Danos, Raymond Danos, Russel Danos; sisters, Reba D. Adams, Barbara D. Hebert, Beverly D. Dufrene; grandchildren, Robert Domangue, Edward Domangue, Christian Danos, Jennifer Collins, David Collins, Bethany Danos; great grandchildren, Maycie Domangue, Bellalee Domangue, Rylan Davis, Anystin Davis, Robert Clark “R.C.” Domangue, Shiloh Domangue, Lily Collins. He was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Vegas Danos; parents, Davis and Lolita Pierce Danos; sister, Nelma D. Kiffe. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. _____________________________

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POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located 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. _________________ I, Dane Hawkins, am not responsible for any debts created by Ciara Williams Hawkins. /s/ Dane Hawkins _________________

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VALERIE CHERAMIE Valerie A. Cheramie, 59, a native and resident of Cut Off, passed away January 26, 2015. Visitation was held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off on Friday, January 30, from 9:00 a.m. till 12 noon. A memorial service was held at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral parlor. Mrs. Valerie is survived by her husband of 39 years Grant “Big G” A. Cheramie Sr.; children, Grant Cheramie Jr. and wife Lucinda, Ricky Price Jr., Brandy Rouse, and Jessica Boudreaux; grandchildren, Abbigayle, Kendall, Savannah, Jace, Jacob, Emily, Harley, Evan, Vivian, Bradley and Mathieu, extended family Debra Price, and Godchildren Crystal Thibodaux, Cherie Guidry, and Christy Guidry. Mrs. Cheramie was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Rita Guidry. She loved to crochet, especially for children in the family, on the day of her passing an newborn baby in the family, Adalee Grace, received a hat and pair of booties made by Mrs. Valerie. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. _____________________________

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NELMA GORDON Nelma “Taunt Do Do” Gordon, 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015. Visitation was held from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, at Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano in LA. Religious services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her son, James Gordon; daughters, Lillie Gordon, Patricia Dardar and husband Blaine; grandchildren, Jerry, Shelley, Lucas, Tracy, Brian, Evan and Micah; 16 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Wesley Gordon; daughter, Katie Barras and husband Claude; parents, Maurice and Etacia A. Gisclair and sisters, Arvella Duet, Mazie Pitre. Taunt Do Do was a member of Eastern Star for 60 years. She worked actively for Bayou Bell Ringers, loved traveling, casinos, bingo and lived a wonderful life. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. _____________________________

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

The follow 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 28, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Tyrone David Cheramie, 43, Golden Meadow. Possession or dist. of drug para., poss. of meth., illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of cds, dist. of meth (2 cts), poss. of a firearm by convicted felon. Ricky Poindexter, 19, Raceland. Illegal poss. of stolen things (felony), no seat belt (1st offense), aggravated flight from an officer, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling (felony), simple criminal damage to property (3 cts), illegal carrying of weapons (felony), fugitive. Jhyrn Poindexter, 25, Raceland. Contempt of court. Trent Callais, 50, Cut Off. Possession of benzephetamine. JANUARY 29, 2015 Timothy Duke, 33, Raceland. DWI 2nd, Operating a vehicle while under suspension for a certain prior. Christina Cantrelle, 36, Ponchatoula. Public bribery, possession marijuana 1st. Operating public passages, pos. drug para. JANUARY 30, 2015 Murphy Babin III, 52, Houma. Telephone communications; harassment (2cts). Chrysanthemum Harvey, 21, Raceland. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Fugitive of St. Charles probation & parole. Ronald Parker, 71, Gheens. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Trey Howard, 22, Raceland. Contempt of court. Amanda L. Jones, 31, Grand Isle. Fugitive from justice. Megan F. Landry, 23, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole. JANUARY 31, 2015 Kacie L. Zeringue, 27, Thibodaux. Home invasion. Tray Caramonta, 27, Lockport. Contempt of court. Janiya Griffin, 23, Raceland. Contempt of court (5cts), Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Javiri Bradley, 33, Raceland. (2 cts) contempt of court. Nolan Hester Jr., 57, Thibodaux.

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The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct multiple checkpoints this week. Deputies will conduct a seat belt checkpoint during the daylight hours of Wednesday, February 4 in Lafourche Parish. Deputies will conduct another seat belt checkpoint during the evening hours of Thursday, February 5, followed by a DWI checkpoint that will continue into the early morning hours of Friday, February 6. During the seat belt checkpoints, deputies will be checking motorists for seat belt and safety seat violation as well as other violations such as expired inspection tags. These checkpoints are part of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office’s year-long campaign designed to raise awareness

Turning movements & req. signals. Poss of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles. DWI 2nd offense. Cody P. Matherne, 36, Larose. Home invasion; armed robbery. Katie T. Hendrix, 34, Grand Isle. Home invasion; armed robbery. Corey O. Pennino, 22, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. FEBRUARY 1, 2015 William N. Broussard, 27, Lockport. Contempt of court. Jett M. Candies, 27, Lockport. Contempt of court. Brandon Breaux, 27, Raceland. Contempt of court.

JANUARY 29, 2015 Lockport Sheriff’s Office Jasper Odom, 29, Bouge Chitteo, MS. DWI 1st, Headlights required. Jerel Smith, 29, Luling. DWI 1st, Careless op. Paz Marquez Fausto, 31, Thibodaux. 1st degree veh. negligent injury; DWI 1st; veh. license req.; Driving on roadway laned for traffic; driver must be licensed. JANUARY 31, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Jonathan Wynter, 25, Thibodaux. Contempt of court, DUS, Expired MVI. Renard J. Richard, 31, Thibodaux. (5cts) Contempt of court. GRAND ISLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Grand Isle Arrests December 21, 2014 Timothy Stevens, 23, P.O. Box 607, Grand Isle. Domestic abuse battery, simple criminal damage to property, harassing phone calls (text). December 30, 2014 Chauntel M. Bourgeois, 32, 14 Oak Dr., Picayune, MS. Identity theft, theft (felon), Jefferson Parish warrant (contempt of court), traffic. December 31, 2014 Paul Plaisance, 20, 164 Naccari Lane, Grand Isle. Reckless operation of a motor vehicle, no insurance. January 14, 2015 Lonnie Martin, 43, 122 E. 65th St. Cut Off. Theft (shoplifting). January 21, 2015 Douglas H. Firmanty, 64, 178 Catherine St., Grand Isle. Lafourche Parish warrant (3 cts), fugitive. January 28, 2015 Keith Eschete, 150 Circle Ave. Grand Isle. Grand Isle warrant (contempt of court, 5 cts).

for these types of violations and make the highways of the parish safer for all motorists. During the DWI checkpoint, deputies will be looking for drivers who are possibly impaired while checking for other traffic safety issues. Motorists suspected of DWI who refuse to submit to a breathalyzer test will lose their driver’s license for one year (first offense). For a second offense, the penalty increases to two years. Anyone convicted of a DWI offense while his or her driver’s license is suspended because of another DWI offense will face automatic prison time. Lafourche Parish is also a “no refusal all the time” parish, meaning if a suspected drunk driver refuses a breathalyzer test, deputies will seek a search warrant to have that person’s blood tested. Sheriff Webre encourages all citizens to enjoy the 2015 Carnival Season and to have a safe and happy Mardi Gras. If you are planning to drink, please designate a driver.

Three fugitives with multiple outstanding warrants arrested Three fugitives with multiple outstanding warrants have been arrested by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office. Narcotics agents arrested Timothy Matherne Jr., 27, of Thibodaux and Justin Theriot, 26, of Raceland in the northern area of the parish on Tuesday night,

and Tyronne Cheramie, 43, of Golden Meadow was arrested in the South Lafourche area on Wednesday night. Timothy Matherne Jr. had 17 outstanding warrants for contempt of court stemming from various charges in prior incidents including battery, theft, ani-

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Lockport Chief of Police Warren Vedros announced a reward is being offered for information related to an armed robbery which occurred in Lockport Monday morning. Shortly after 11:30 a.m. on Monday, February 2, Lockport Police and Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of an armed robbery which had just occurred outside a Lockport business. Three unidentified men wearing masks held up another man at gunpoint and stole an undetermined amount of cash as well as a 2013 Ford Taurus. A video system inside the stolen car captured

video of the suspects before they abandoned the car, presumably fleeing the area in another unknown vehicle. Investigators are asking for help in solving this crime. Anyone who can identify the suspects or anyone with any relevant information on this crime is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1800-743-7433 or by texting “GIVEATIP” plus your message to 274637. Tips can also be submitted using the TipSubmit Mobile application or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tipsters will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information given leads to an arrest.

Three men sought in Lockport armed robbery

Two arrested for home invasion, robbery in Thibodaux Two people have been arrested after a home invasion and robbery at a Thibodaux residence. Cody Matherne, 36, of Cut Off and Katie Hendrix, 34, of Grand Isle were arrested after admitting to their involvement in the crime. At 5:15 p.m. on Friday, January 30, deputies responded to a home invasion in the Thibodaux area. Upon arrival, a man and a woman, later identified as Katie Hendrix and Cody Matherne, had arrived at the residence dressed in dark clothing. They entered the residence without permission and began beating a woman inside the residence and using a stun gun on her as well. They eventually fled the residence with several items, including a laptop, cell phones, and cash. Through investigation, detectives located Hendrix and Matherne at a store in Galliano and they were transported to the South Lafourche Sub-station for questioning. Both admitted to their involvement in the crime, and detectives recovered some of the items taken from the incident. Hendrix and Matherne were

mal cruelty, property damage, drug possession, and traffic violations. He was also wanted for aggravated flight from an officer stemming from a December incident wherein he refused to comply with patrol deputies attempting a traffic stop, and eventually fled into a heavily wooded area. Deputies were unable to locate him at that time. Then on the night of January 27, Lafourche Parish Drug Task Force Agents proceeded to the Thibodaux area near the Bowie Fire Company station after obtaining intelligence on Matherne’s location. Upon arrival, agents discovered two other men, Justin Theriot and Ivan Galliano, 25, of Lockport, were also at that location. With the assistance of K-9 and patrol deputies, agents initially found Matherne hiding under a shed. Realizing he was discovered, Matherne jumped into Bayou Lafourche and swam across to the west bank of the bayou. He then climbed out of the bayou and fled on foot, but agents eventually took him into custody. He was charged with resisting an officer and booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center on the 18 outstanding warrants. He remains in jail in lieu of $153,000 bond as set by Judge John. E. Leblanc. Meanwhile, Theriot was

found to have active warrants in Iberville Parish for theft and criminal trespassing, and he was taken into custody. He was initially transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux and transferred to Iberville parish on Wednesday afternoon. Galliano was found in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, and he was issued a criminal summons for those charges. Late Wednesday night, agents learned Tyronne Cheramie was located in a casino in Galliano. Cheramie had two outstanding warrants for distribution of methamp- hetamine. Agents confirmed Cheramie’s location and he was taken into custody without incident. He was found in possession of a small amount of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and a handgun. He was transported to the Detention Center where he was booked on the aforementioned warrants as well as possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance. He is being held in lieu of $91,000 bond as set by Judge Christopher J. Boudreaux and the warrants. He is also being held for Louisiana Probation and Parole.

Joe’s Septic Contractor’s 4th Annual

Saturday, February 28th Two Competition Times: 8am & 12:30pm

Joe’s Septic Contractors (15344 Hwy. 3235 • Cut Off)

$5,000 Platinum Sponsor, $2,000 Gold Sponsor & $1500 Silver Sponsor Include Spots For 4 Man Team

$500 for 4 person team • $250 Box sponsor also available

All Proceeds To Benefit Give Kids The World & The Center For Pediatric Therapy Scholarship Fund both charged with armed robbery and home invasion and are being held at the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in lieu of $100,000 bond as set by Judge Christopher J. Boudreaux.

FMI or a registration form contact

985-632-5591 or joesseptic@viscom.net Registered shooters will have a free chance to win a Recon 2 wheel drive 4-wheeler. Winner must be present. Drawing held after awards ceremony. Event will be held rain or shine. Each participant is responsible for providing their own guns, shells, ear and eye protection and golf cart. 4-Wheelers NOT allowed. Shooters under 16 must submit a hunter safety card and be accompanied by an adult.

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