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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Early voting this week for Levee District property tax renewal

The South Lafourche Levee District is seeking to renew a 5-mill property tax in a March 25 election. The SLLD is requesting residents of the District to continue the assessment of 5 mills against their property “for the purpose of constructing and maintaining necessary levees, levee drainage, flood protection, hurricane flood protection and all other purposes incidental thereof.” The millage, a renewal, would begin in 2018 and run for another 10 years. SLLD estimates that the tax would generate an estimated $3,570,000 per year. The election would take place on Saturday, March 25, and all registered voters within the See Election Page 8-A

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WEDNESDAY, MAR. 15 VFW POST 8538 & AUX. 7:00 p.m. VFW Avenue - Larose (Behind LCO)

THURSDAY, MAR. 16

LAF. REC. DISTRICT #1 7:00 p.m. Lockport Town Hall 710 Church St. - Lockport

SPECIAL ED. DIST. #1 12:00 noon 5510 W. 55th St. - Cut Off

VETS MEMORIAL DIST. WARD 10 5:00 p.m. 16937 Hwy. 3235 - Cut Off BAYOU FELLOWSHIP 7:00 p.m. E. 93rd St. - Galliano

MONDAY, MAR. 20

LAF. FIRE DISTRICT #2 7:00 p.m. Lockport Central Station 806 Crescent Ave.

TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m. Golden Meadow Town Hall

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Calendar of Events.........2-A Classifieds.......................6-A

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Memorials........................6-A News In Brief...................5-A Obituaries........................7-A Public Notices.................8-A

Wedding..........................3-A

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Area loses another 1,800 jobs in January By Jordon Legendre Daily Comet Staff Writer

Photo by Babs

Nearly 1,000 volunteers gathered Saturday to help pick up trash during the annual Bayou Lafourche Cleanup at 12 locations across 106 miles from Donaldsonville to Leeville, picking up items ranging from toilets, tires, ice chests, ladders, tarps, oil containers and garbage can lids. But volunteers didn’t just clean up the bayou, they spruced it up, too. Painting benches on the bayouside along Hwy. 308 in Galliano are volunteers Kloe Laundun and Ray Arabie, who works for Les Reflection du Bayou. Bayou Lafourche supplies drinking water to about 300,000 residents of Terrebonne, Lafourche, Assumption and Ascension parishes.

Clear out the garage … Household Hazardous Material Collection Day set for Saturday

Lafourche Parish Government will hold a household hazardous material collection day on Saturday, March 18, between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon in the Lafourche Parish Government complex parking lot, 4876 LA Hwy. 1, Mathews. This is a residential collection only. Residents will be required to show proof of residency. Accepted items include household products such as oven cleaners, corrosive cleaners, solvents, toilets and drain cleaners, bleach degreasers, disinfectants, polishes, aerosol cans, cooking oil, glue and pool chemicals. Paints, electronic equipment, automotive products such as tires (limit 5 per per-

son), used oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, diesel and fuel and oil filters will also be accepted. Lawn and garden products such as herbicides, pesticides and fertilizer and bug spray as well as batteries and flammables, such as propane tanks and lighter fluid, will also be accepted. Items not accepted include ammunition, explosives, fireworks, fire extinguishers, appliances, furniture, power tools and radioactive devices and liquids in containers larger than five gallons. For more information, contact the Lafourche Parish Government Solid Waste Office at 985-573-7603.

Lady of the Sea General Hospital conducted a training exercise on Friday, March 10 in conjunction with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and Lafourche Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, as well as the Lafourche Ambulance District #1, LERN and ESF8. “The purpose was to put our employees and policies into a drill setting to identify areas for improvement in the safety of our facility and staff,” said Karen Collins, RN, CEO of Lady of the Sea General Hospital. The scenario for the mock drill included an active shooter posing a threat in a specific area of the hospital, causing staff throughout the facility to respond. Patient care was not affected during the drill, and the hospital remained open throughout the exercise.

Houma-Thibodaux lost 1,800 jobs in January and a total of 6,600 jobs over the past year, new figures show. The loss of jobs moved Houma-Thibodaux’s unemployment rate to 6.8 percent, up from 6.1 in December and 6.7 in January 2016, according to the latest figures released Monday by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The number of unemployed people in the area increased by 600 during January to a total of 6,020. The numbers show an increase in people looking for work in the area, as a person has to be actively looking for work locally to be counted as unemployed. The Houma-Thibodaux metro area includes Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes. Houma-Thibodaux’s workforce totaled 85,200 in January, down from 87,000 in December and 91,800 in January 2016. A global crude oil glut and resulting low prices sparked layoffs and work slowdowns in the Houma-Thibodaux region. Earlier LWC reports show the area has lost 11,000 jobs since September 2014. Louisiana’s jobless rate, not adjusted for seasonal variations, was 6.1 percent in January, up from 5.4 in December but down from 6.4 in January 2016. The U.S. unemployment rate was 5.1 percent for January, up from 4.5 percent in December and down from 5.3 percent in January 2016. See Jobs Page 8-A

IRS strikes back as agents make big dent in identity theft By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS strikes back: The tax agency reports that the …meted last year after agents struggled for years to combat what has become a multibillion-dollar industry. The number of victims dropped by 46 percent, to 376,000, the IRS said. These taxpayers had their identities stolen by criminals who used their Social Security numbers and birthdates to obtain fraudulent tax refunds. The IRS stopped nearly 1 million fraudulent refunds from being issued last year. They totaled almost $6.6 billion, the agency said. “It’s a much more challenging time for the cybercrooks,” said Mark Ciaramitaro, vice president for retail tax products and services at H&R Block. See IRS Page 8-A

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS NEWS TO USE!

CCC sale continues through March

The Catholic Community Center is having a halfprice clothing clearance sale. Most clothing items will be .25¢ each. It is anticipated that the sale will run through March. The CCC is located at 9018 East Avenue A in Galliano next to the South Lafourche Tarpon Bridge [directly behind Renovations]. The money raised is used to purchase food items for our food pantry to help those who are in great need. The store is open on Mondays from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. The CCC offers a large assortment of on sale clothing, shoes, purses, bags, books, and many other items.

Widows in Christ to meet Thursday

Widows in Christ, a ministry that began at Hope Center in 2014, will meet Thursday, March 16 at 6 p.m. at Hope Center, 18100 East Main Street Galliano, the former Galliano State Bank. Widows are welcomed to meet for fellowship and refreshments and to see what this group is about. If you have any questions please call 985-325-HOPE.

SLHS crawfish boil slated for Friday

South Lafourche High School will have a crawfish boil on Friday, March 17. $15 per plate will consist of

3 lbs. crawfish, potato and sauce. Pick up will be at the Stadium. Lunch will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and supper is from 3 to 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in the front office from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or from any faculty member.

Larose KC group to serve Lenten lunches

The KC Council #8898 of Larose will serve Lenten lunches every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a donation of $7 per meal. The Friday, March 10 meal will consist of fried fish, white beans and rice, bread and dessert. Drinks will be available for $1. Dine in or take it to go! The Larose KC building is located in the Holy Rosary Catholic Church parking lot.

LaSalette Center to serve Lenten lunches

Parishioners of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church will once again serve a meal on Fridays in Lent beginning on March 3 in the LaSalette Center, located next to the church on LA 1. Lunch each week will consist of shrimp gumbo, rice, potato salad and crackers for a donation of $7. Soft drinks and desserts will be available at an additional cost. Dine-ins and take-outs will begin at 11 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. Proceeds from this activity will benefit Our Lady Helps Ministry which was formed to help parishioners with emergency needs. Deliveries may be made to certain areas. To place an order on Friday morning, call the LaSalette Center at 4755886 by 9 a.m. Everyone is invited to share food and fellowship on Fridays at the center.

Holy Savior to serve Lenten suppers

Holy Savior Church is serving Lenten meals each Friday from 6 p.m. until they’re sold out. Meals consist of fried fish, white beans and rice, coleslaw and French bread for an $8 donation. Deserts will also be sold. Call the Holy Savior office at 985-532-3533 or call Mal at 985-805-0938 to reserve a plate.

Chili cook off slated for Saturday at LCC

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano will host a St. Joseph Altar on Sunday, March 19, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A shrimp spaghetti lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Donations to help the needy are appreciated. All are invited.

Local church lunch fundraiser set for Sat.

Israelite to celebrate anniversary Sunday

The Israelite Baptist Church will celebrate their annual church anniversary on March 19 at 2 p.m. Rev. Ronnie Williams will be the guest speaker.

LFD1 to host parade, dinner Sunday

The South Lafourche Public Library will host a meeting every third Tuesday on the month from 3 to 5 p.m., focusing on “La Table Francaise”, a two-hour meeting held in French, dedicated to the preservation of the Cajun culture.

The Lafourche Fire District #1 Volunteers will host annual parade, dinner, auction and raffle on Sunday, March 19. Dinner consisting of baked chicken and rice dressing will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1: 30 p.m. at the Raceland Ag Center for $8 a plate. Dine in or take out is available. Drinks and desserts will also be available Parade will start at 11 a.m. at the Central Market on La 1 and end on Bowie Road on La 308 in Raceland. The auction will begin at 1 p.m. at the Raceland Ag Center.

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Gulf Coast Baptist Church is having a fundraiser on March 18th selling plate lunches (shrimp boulettes with white beans and rice) for $7. Pickup is from 12 to 2 p.m. Located at 18242 West Main Street in Galliano (the old Kief Hardware on LA-1)

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Several Lockport-area churches are sponsoring a ‘Lockport United by Prayer” event on Saturday, March 18, at the Lockport Bayouside Park, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will offer gospel music, prayer and fellowship and is sponsored by Community Fellowship Church, Victory Life Church, First Baptist Church of Lockport, and Holy Savior Church. Free hot dogs, chili and drinks will be offered. The public is invited to attend.

The Lafourche Shrine Club will host its sixth annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday March 18 at the Larose Civic Center Pavilion, 307 East 5th Street, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The event will feature food, fun for the entire family, a chili cook-off, auction, craft vendors and more. For more information, contact Ward Mayet at 985691-2408 or wardmayet @yahoo.com or John Garner at 985 691-8304.

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French discussion group to meet Mar. 21

Commodities to be given out March. 22, 23

The Lafourche Council on Aging and Catholic Charities will give out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age or older between 7 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22 at Cut Off Youth Center and Thursday, March 23 at Raceland Recreation Center.

SLHS to host retired teachers luncheon

On Thursday, March 23, South Lafourche High School will host a teacher retirement luncheon in accordance with Lafourche Parish’s Retired Teachers’ Day. The luncheon will be from 11:15 to 12:30 p.m. in the teachers’ lounge. All SLHS teacher retirees are invited to attend.

Letters and Opinions

Resident voices concerns over CPRA’s elimination of Gheens community in Master Plan

It has come to my attention, by way of the 2017 Draft Coastal Master Plan put forth by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, that the Structural Risk Reduction Levee will include and protect almost all of the cities, towns, and communities in the Parishes of Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Charles. However, the plan leaves out the community of Gheens, the LaTour Country Club and areas surrounding LaTour. The proposed plan, as drawn up, “funnels” any storm surge directly into the community of Gheens, and it is for this reason that I believe that the 2017 Draft Coastal Master Plan presents itself as a risk to the community of Gheens, and the LaTour Country Club rather than a risk-reduction. Instead, if the levee turned somewhere behind Bollinger Shipyard in Lockport, and then headed north to its intersection with the Company Canal, then followed the existing Company Canal and tied in to the existing Gheens levee system, then left the existing Gheens levee system and headed north toward Highway 90 to tie in with the proposed levee, this system would now be capable of protecting the community of Gheens by stopping a surge of water from the “funnel effect”. I understand that the low lying areas of Terrebonne Parish are susceptible to flooding so they are within the Structural Risk Reduction Levee, and that Gheens lies on a ridge and has never flooded, but that is no reason to leave it out of the system. I assume that it was federal dollars that were spent in lower Terrebonne Parish lifting all of those homes that had previously flooded and now those same houses will be included in the Structural Risk Reduction System. The point that I am trying to make is that lower Terrebonne has received two forms of protection while the Gheens community has not yet received

one. Although Gheens has never flooded, I believe that will soon change if the community of Gheens is excluded from the system and bordered to the north, south and west by the flood side of the Structural Risk Reduction Levee System. Residents in Gheens are concerned and do not want to be left out. If anyone has any recommendations on what the residents of the community of Gheens can do to insure inclusion in the Structural Risk Reduction Levee System, please contact the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), who will be taking comments and feedback through March 26. Send to masterplan@la.gov or by mail to The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, P.O. Box 44027, Baton Rouge, LA 70804, or visit their website at coastal.la.gov.; or District 6 Parish Councilman Corey Perrilloux, (985) 805-0391, councildist6@lafourchegov. org; the North Lafourche Levee District, (985) 5372244, info@northlafourchelevee.com; State Rep. Jerry Gisclair, (985) 798-7707, gisclairj@ legis.la.gov; or Congressman Steve Scalise, (Houma office) (985) 879-2300. Residents in Gheens are also concerned that flood insurance could be out of reach for most people because of the circumstances that no levee would constitute. Sincerely, Terry J. Breaux Concerned Resident of Gheens, LA

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Engagement

Wednesday, March 15, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

65th Wedding Anniversary

Celebrating 100 Years!

Mr. and Mrs. Ames Allemand

Mrs. Felecian Allemand recently celebrated her 100th birthday.

Mr. and Mrs. Ames “T-Boy” and Earline Allemand recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on January 19. A celebration was held in their honor by daughters, Annette (Dale) Terrebonne and Linda Gail Doucet, with many family and friends attending.

Guidroz-Curole

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Guidroz of Hammond announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Laurie Rene’e Guidroz to Dylan Paul Curole, son of Danny and Valerie Curole of Lockport. The ceremony will be celebrated on April 29, 2017 at Cedar Grove Tchoupitoulas Plantation in Waggaman, Louisiana. The future bride is a graduate of Hammond High School. She graduated from Louisiana Tech University, where she earned a mechanical engineering degree. She is employed by Shell Oil Company, Norco facility, as a reliability engineer. She is the granddaughter of the late Eamel and Eleanor Bankester of Hammond and the late Irvin and Clara Guidroz of Cut Off. Her fiancé is a graduate of Central Lafourche High School. He graduated from Louisiana Tech University, where he earned a degree in chemical engineering. He is employed by Chevron Oronite, Belle Chasse facility, as a process engineer. He is the grandson of Warren Robichaux, Sr. and the late Ruth Robichaux of Raceland, as well as Louis Sapia, Sr., Earline Savoie and the late Luke Curole, Jr. all of Lockport.

Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Dupuis

Victoria Naquin and Jonathan Dupuis were married on January 21, 2017 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette, LA. The bride is the daughter of Patrick and Jeanie Landry Naquin of Larose, LA. She is the granddaughter of Gary and Mercedes Vedros Naquin of Raceland, LA and the late Felix and the late Harriet Templet Landry, Sr. of Plattenville, LA. Parents of the groom are Michael and Gina Guidry Dupuis of Egan, LA. He is the grandson of the late Alfred and the late Hilda Beard Dupuis of Egan, LA and the late Lyness and the Late Hilda Hebert Guidry of Crowley, LA.

A reception was held in Henderson, given by her children and family.

She is the mother of Ames “T-Boy” (Earline) Allemand, Helen “Toot” (DD) Dore and Barbara (Earl) Guidry.

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leans Saints to address the student body at South Lafourche High School as well as the Tarpon’s Football team. Jason Trosclair of the Saints organization put on a great presentation to the student body where he highlighted tips to be successful, important character traits and how social media can affect the students’ futures. Students were also able to participate in Q&A trivia, and were able to walk away with exclusive Saints memorabilia. The last hour of the event was devoted specifically to the Tarpon’s football team. The team was addressed by Trosclair, principle Gaye Cheramie and Tarpon Football Coach Blake Forsythe.

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CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline rose 2 cents nationally during the past two weeks, to $2.35. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday that despite the rise, gas prices are poised to dip slightly because crude oil costs are falling and refinery production is strong. The national average is up 51 cents per gallon over the price a year ago. Gas in San Francisco was the highest in the contiguous United States at an average of $3.03 a gallon Friday. The lowest was in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $2.03 per gallon. The U.S. average diesel price is $2.58, up half a cent from two weeks ago. ___

New option for Louisiana parents to pay their child support

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana parents who pay child support through the state’s social services department have a new tool for payment: MoneyGram, a money transfer company located at Walmart, CVS and 780 other locations in the state. The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services announced Thursday that the company will allow parents to send electronic payments to the agency to transfer to custodial parents. The parents will be able to use the MoneyGram locations at retail stores, its online site or a smartphone app. MoneyGram will charge a $3.99 fee for each child support payment transfer. The Department of Children and Family Services oversees about 290,000 child support cases in Louisiana. ___

Oops, wrong numbers: Louisiana Lottery says TV show erred

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Lottery Corp. says wrong numbers were broadcast as the winners in two weekend games. The games were “Pick 3” and “Pick 4,” which have Louisiana’s lowest payouts. A news release Monday said the statewide broadcast Saturday night gave the numbers as all ones for Pick 3 and all twos for Pick 4. It says the actual winners were 0-4-7 (zero, four, seven) for Pick 3 and 3-18-4 (three, one, eight, four) for Pick 4. Louisiana Public Broadcasting produces the

show and sends it to a station in each of Louisiana’s seven major markets. LPB president and CEO Beth Courtney says there apparently was some kind of technical problem, and the station is working to make sure it never happens again. ___

Patriots CB Butler schedules visit with Saints

Patriots restricted free agent cornerback Malcolm Butler has scheduled a visit with the Saints at the team’s headquarters on Thursday. New Orleans coach Sean Payton confirmed the visit, telling The Associated Press he holds Butler in high regard and is eager to meet with him. If the Saints sign the 27-year-old Butler to an offer, New England has the option to match it. The Patriots could also let Butler go and then receive the Saints’ 11th overall draft pick this year in return. That deal opens the possibility that Butler could be persuaded to sign his restricted free-agent tender with the Patriots and then be traded to New Orleans for assets other than the Saints’ 11th overall choice. New Orleans entered the offseason looking to bolster the cornerback position of a defense that ranked 27th in the NFL last season. The Saints led the NFL in offense in 2016, but missed the playoffs with a 7-9 record. For more NFL coverage: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com /AP_NFL

Wednesday, March 15, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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LDWF taking registrations for the Spring Women’s Fishing Workshops

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), CCA Louisiana, Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, National Wildlife Federation and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation are teaming up to present two Women’s Fishing Workshops this spring at Cabela’s Gonzales location. The workshops, held on Saturday, April 22nd and Saturday, May 20th, are open to women over the age of 18. Whether you’ve never fished, or you’re a more advanced angler looking to sharpen your knowledge, these workshops cover a variety of skills to help make fishing more enjoyable. LDWF biologists and aquatic volunteer instructors will instruct 30 women per event in fish identification, best fish handling practices, preparing fishing equipment, basic fishing skills, as well as catching, cleaning, storing, and cooking fish. Fifteen participants will be randomly selected from each course and will get the chance to apply their newly learned skills on an overnight fishing trip to Grand Isle under the direction of LDWF biologists and volunteer instructors. Participants will stay at the LDWF Fisheries Research lab where they will get a chance to go fishing in

A participant at last year’s workshop cleans a fish, one of the many skills instructors show participants, along with identifying fish as well as catching, cleaning, storing, and cooking fish.

the areas surrounding Grand Isle on Saturday and Sunday morning. The trip for the April 22nd workshop will be June 2-4th and July 1416th for the May 20th workshop. Interested women may register at wlf.louisiana.gov for the workshop. Each Women’s Fishing Workshop will be limited to 30 participants per date so register soon. Registration for the April 22nd workshop will end on Wednesday, April 5, and Wednesday, May 3, for the May 20th workshop. Participants may only attend one workshop. Selected registrants will be notified via email or phone prior to each workshop.

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

House For Sale with bayouside property: 3 bedroom; 1 bath; office; 2 car garage; 1750 sq.ft; huge partially fenced yard; 125’x288’; 14617 East Main, Cut Off; 985691-9475. _________________ Home for Sale in Golden Meadow: 145 N. 2nd St., 3BR, 2ba. 1400 sqft. Fenced-in yard with shed. Priced below appraisal at $99,500. 985-696-6016, leave message. _________________ House For Sale by Owner! 337-5172341 or 337-5172340. Golden Meadow. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home; 1840 sq.ft. on piers; lot 146’x120’; carport; garage/ workshop; municipal sewerage; No owner financing; No rent to own available. _________________ 2011 Mobile Home For Sale: To be moved! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, single wide, non smoking, furnished. $37,000 obo. Call 985-209-7899. _________________ House For Sale: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, kitchen, living room, breakfast area, dining room, and utility room. Huge deck with swimming pool, 25x25 warehouse with 25x55 covered extension, perfect for RV or boat; lot size 100x145; completely remodeled in 2009; 220 East 14th Place, Larose. Call 985-6770281 if interested. _________________

BUSINESSES

Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose. Fully equipped/addt’l b-b-q room attached. Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $2000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375 or 985-6936533. _________________ Commercial Property For Lease: Top location in South Lafourche. 1,100 square feet. Located at 16258 West Main St., Cut Off. Call 985991-1669 for more info. _________________

LAND

Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985665-1449. _________________

FOR RENT

Camper Spaces For Rent: Golden Meadow. $340 a month; 985-475-7696 or 985-398-0172. _________________ Apt For Rent: 3942 Hwy 90E, Apt. 2, Des Allemands; 3 bedrooms; 1 bath; $750/month; $700/ deposit. Call 985-6772778. _________________ 1 Bedroom Apt. For Rent: 12 month lease; unfurnished; preferably single person; no pets; no smoking; Apt located on LA 308 near GM bridge. $480/month plus deposit. Call 985-2586277. _________________ Furnished Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom/ 1 bath located at 102 West 4th Street, Westside Apts. Apt #1 is available for $600/month and $610 damage deposit. By application only. Call 985-691-3104. _________________ Newly renovated home for rent: 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Ceramic tile flooring and countertops. Utilities paid. $1000 /month and $1000/ deposit. 131 West 191st St. in Galliano. No pets. No smoking. 985-6377273. _________________ For Rent: one bedroom, one bath apartment on Hwy 3235 in Golden Meadow offering appliances, washer and dryer. Water is included. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. $500/ month; $500/deposit. FMI: call 985-7987433 or 985-6376258. _________________ FOR RENT 1 bd., 2 bd., 3 bd., mobile homes. Cemented camper spots. day-weekmonth. Nice quiet neighborhood. Long term discounts. Rent starts at $300/mth. Laundromat on site24/7-7days a week. Utility included in rent.Store on site. Fish cleaning station coming. Perfect for individuals, families, companies, fisherman. Come be another one of our satisfied customers. Call 985-637-4133, asks for Tommy. We appreciate our customers and it shows! De Renta: Trailas solares y campers con Lavenderia y tienda Hispana para servirles mejor. 108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133

House to rent in Galliano area: Good for 1 to 2 people, $500/ mo. and $200/dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-859-3655. _________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath; 108 W. 58th St. in Cut Off. newly remodeled; central air/ heat; washer/ dryer hookup; $850/month with $500 security deposit. 985258-5926. _________________ Mobile Home For rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, spacious mobile home, good neighborhood, no smoking, no pets, $725/month and $725/deposit. Call 985-637-7273. 152 East 58th Street, Cut Off. _________________ House For Rent: in Cut Off, available April 1. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, office (can be 4th bedroom), double garage, breeze way on large lot, $1200/month, $600 deposit. Call 985-6911102 or 985-2585559. _________________ For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, recently renovated, parking pad, storeroom, stove, fridge, $900 monthly/ $900 deposit. No smoking, no pets. References needed. 504-858-8995, call between 10am and 10pm. _________________ 3BR, 2ba. Home for Rent: with extra storage room, located on LA 1 in Cut Off. Approximately 1500 sqft. $950/mo. Call Diane at 985-691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________ Large Apt. for Rent: 3BR, 1ba., water paid. $750/mo, $750/dep. Larose area. 985-6652548. _________________ Apartment for Rent: in Cut Off, West 64th St. 2 bedroom, 1 bath; stove, fridge, washer /dryer; rent, $750/ monh, $500 deposit. FMI 985-665-7621. No answer, leave message. _________________ Studio Cottage For Rent: single occupancy (1 person). $600/month; $300/ damage deposit. All utilities paid; lawn service provided; private laundry mat on site; located in Larose. 985-665-9618 or 985-859-3953. _________________ Apt For Rent: 1 bedroom; Lockport area; $300/deposit; $650 /rent. We pay electric and water. Access to free washer and dryer. 985-637-8445. _________________ Home For Rent: 1 bedroom; 1 ½ bath; ready to move in; great condition; Larose area; $600/ month; $500/ deposit. 985-278-2301. _________________

Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom/ 2 bath; fully furnished; washer/ dryer; central A/C and heat; covered carport; located in Cut Off; no smoking inside; no pets; $800 a month/ $500 deposit; utilities not included. Call 985691-8110. _________________

MERCHANDISE

55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 2919490 for more information. _________________ For Sale: Fig and Peach Trees; 412 East 73rd Place, Cut Off, LA; 985-691-9466 or 985-632-2602. _________________ Moveable Barn For Sale: 16’W x 24’L x 13’H with loft and floor. $8,000 obo considered. Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________ 19’ Alum Mud Boat For Sale: 44 inch bottom; 4.3 Chevy Vortec V6; Velvet drive clutch, $5,000. Farmall Cub Tractor with belly mower, $2,000. Call 985-691-1479. _________________ 2013 Polaris Ranger ATV For Sale: Good Condition; some extras added on already; for more information call 985-665-9567. If no answer, please leave message. _________________ For Sale: Insulated panels, 4 x 6 x 5 ½”, sheet metal on both sides, $15 each or $12 for 20. Great for insulating anything. Also, Finish Mower for Herid HD-60, for tractor, almost new, $1200. Call 985-6372187. _________________

BOATS

50 ft. steel hull shrimp boat for sale with aluminum double rigs. V8-71 power and 271 Detroit generator. Asking $75,000 OBO. 985-991-8321. _________________

CAMPERS

2012 Puma Travel Trailer For Sale: 32 ft., great condition, $17,000 obo. 985691-4273. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday, March 16 and 17 at 261 East 88 St., Cut Off from 7am till. Lots of clothes, baby girls (09), boys and girls (s,m,l) toys, girls (xs,s,m), purses, shoes and much more. _________________

UNITS AVAILABLE NOW!

Trash and Treasure Sale: Antiques, Collectables, Depression Galass, Furniture. Too much to list. 1288 N. Alex Plaisance Blvd., (new highway), Golden Meadow. Open every Thursday! (985)278-2221. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, March 16 from 8am til at 260 East 87th Street. Lots of items! _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, March 16 starting at 8am at 13444 West Main in Larose. Lots of everything. Clothes, mens stuff. _________________ Garage Sale: 185 East 74th Place, March 16, 17 and 18 from 9am to 4pm; sewing machine with stand, spring clothes, all sizes, sandals, comforters and sheets, dishes, much misc. weather permitting. _________________ Garage Sale: 140 East 68th Street. Too much to list. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 16, 17 and 18 from 7am till. _________________ Garage Sale: 241 East 25th Place, Thursday to Sunday, March 16 to 19. Furniture, dishes, appliances, men, women and children clothing, baby items, decorations, material, craft supplies and yarn, Mardi Gras beads, packed and ready, all lengths. _________________

HELP WANTED

The Grand Isle Police Department is seeking qualified individuals who are interested in a law enforcement career that provides professional and personal challenges and rewards. Grow with a Police Department that is moving forward in terms of community involvement, use of technology, and professional growth opportunities. Minim-um Requirements: Be at least 21-years of age; Possess and maintain a valid Louisiana Driver’s License; Be P.O.S.T. certified and within 5 years of last full-time police officer position; Live within 30 miles of the city limits of Grand Isle. Preferred candidates will live within the city limits of Grand Isle. Full-time officers start at $14.00/hour with overtime, continued training and education, vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and a take home unit. Please send resumes to the Grand Isle Police Department, P.O. Box 880, Grand Isle, LA 70358, or apply in person at the Grand Isle Police Department located at 170 Ludwig Lane, Grand Isle, LA. _________________

WE NEED

YOU!

PRICE REDUCED

MLS 123860: Two homes sitting on 2 lots for the price of one! Can be used as a mother-in-law suite, rental property or more! Main house is 3BR, 2ba and apartment is 2BR, 1ba. Solid sheeting, two-car garage and much more! Great deal at $198,500! Call Addy Legendre for a showing!

985-691-3873 200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107 Since 1916

MLS 123443: This 4000 sqft. warehouse sits on more than 10.5 acres of land along East Main Street in Cut Off. It has several parking spaces, a restroom and wonderful windows to let in natural lighting for anyone thinking about turning it into a business / office. It’s priced right at $148,900! Call Addy Legendre for a showing!

985-691-3873 200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107 Since 1916

Daily Comet

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Town of Golden Meadow is accepting applications for Pool Manager, Pool Collectors and Certified Lifeguards at the Town Hall at 107 Jervis Drive, Golden Meadow, LA 70357. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Town of Golden Meadow reserves the right to reject any and all applications and the right to waive any informality. EOE. _________________ The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. has a job opening for homemaker in the Larose/ Cut Off area. This job is for 20 hours per week at $9.91 per hour. Mileage is reimbursed at $.51 per mile. Must have reliable transportation. Must be able to pass nationwide background check. Must be able to pass drug test. Deadline to apply is March 17, 2017 at 12 noon. For more info contact Lynette Billiot at (985) 532-0458. _________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. and days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs paid related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux. EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Help Wanted. Clerical/ sales person to work in insurance, sales and service. Having or obtaining insurance licenses will be required. Submit resume to PO Box 390, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Dufrene Building Materials is accepting applications for experienced mechanic in industrial equipment, forklifts and truck fleet. Must supply basic tools. Offers hospitlization, paid vacation, 401K. Apply at 14502 West Main St., Cut Off, LA. _________________

SERVICES

Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., 985-691-7570. _________________

The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!! Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily. Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.

Call Linda or Penny for details:

448-7623

MLS: 118021 This 4,400 sqft building in

the heart of Lockport sits on a 37’x235’ tract of land and offers lots of parking space.

The motivated seller has reduced the price to $115,000.

MOTIVATED SELLER!

Call Addy Legendre for a showing!

985-691-3873 Since 1916

200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail.com _________________ Johns Lawn and Landscaping Grass cutting, weed eating, hedging, tree trimming and removal, landscaping, flower bed weeding and mulching, pressure washing, etc. Call 985-278-9533 or 985278-3831. _________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________ Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985-258-7645. _________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________ Fun Fotos Photography 985-637-7273 Spring wedding special. 5 hours of coverage, including engagement, ceremony and reception with CD of edited proofs for only $500. _________________ Top Notch Carpenter Isaiah Domangue Anything and everything. FREE ESTIMATES! Flooring, wooden fences and repairs. Complete remodels, superb paintwork, sheetrock, exquisite finish work. You name it! 985-6884053. _________________ Open for the Lenten season and throughout the year! Bayou Bites, near Pop’s Seafood. 985-278-9477 or 985-258-6309 18076 Hwy. 3235 in Galliano (near Airgas on right, 3 miles south of WalMart). Live and Boiled Crawfish & Shrimp!

Concrete Construction Patios. Driveways. Houses. Metal Buildings. Free Estimates. No job too large or too small. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at (985) 209-5552 or (985) 258-6047. _________________

Office: 985-693-7229 Fax: 985-693-8282

www.thelafourchegazette.com Off The Bone Processing Smoked sausage, jerky, burritos, tamales, and 15 types of sausage. Vacuum packing. 10% off first month. 985-291-1579. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminates, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________

NOTICES

POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________ DG LOUISIANA, LLC d/b/a DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #9483 is applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Lafourche at the following address: 902 Crescent Avenue, Lockport, Louisiana 70374-2926. Officers of DG LOUISIANA, LLC are: STEVEN RAY DECKARD, JOHN WILLIAM GARRATT, III, AND JAMES WILLIAM THORPE. _________________ DG LOUISIANA, LLC d/b/a DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #15145 is applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Lafourche at the following address: 103 Bayou Portuguese Drive, LaRose, Louisiana 70373. Officers of DG LOUISIANA, LLC are: STEVEN RAY DECKARD, JOHN WILLIAM GARRATT, III, AND JAMES WILLIAM THORPE. _________________

1984 ATC (VIN JH3TB0539EK30284 7) is stored at Repair Zone, LLC, 15465 Highway 3235, Cut Off, Louisiana 70345. Last known ownerBrett VIcknair. If the balance of $862.42 and the cost of this ad is not paid and it is not claimed by the owner by May 1, 2017, it will be sold at private sale for $862.42 pursuant to La. R.S. 9:4502 (C). _________________

MEMORIALS

In Loving Memory of

“DaDa” KAREN LEFORT LEDET

Born: Sept. 21,1971 Died: March 16, 2011 It’s been 6 years since you’ve been gone. We have your precious memories, laughter and love that will always live on… those who love us don’t go away, they walk beside us every single day. We love you always, Charlene, Laurie, all your family and friends __________

In Memory Of

TONI O. PITRE

Sunrise:1/5/1960 Sunset:3/152016

“Our Best Friend” Today is a day that will be forever hurtful to remember. We had no chance to say goodbye hearts are still so tender. We miss you like crazy, some days are so blue. Then we think of great things that remind us of you. Like remembering the beautiful smile you always had on your face. The memory of your loving heart we will never erase. You were our Rock, our absolute best friend forever. So glad we have so many memories of you we can treasure. There is so much each day we’d like you to know. Especially as we go through life watching our family grow. Although having you here would be so much better. Now a beautiful guardian angel with wings we can’t measure. You’re watching over us as we go through each day. Thank God we have your love to carry us along the way. -Devon N. Pitre

We love and miss you, Marty, Devon, Bud, Conner, Gina, and Ren __________

OBITUARIES CONT.

NERLINE LANDRY

Nerline Callais Landry a native and resident of Golden Meadow, Louisiana died March 8, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. at the age of 85. Her service was held on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. She was laid to rest in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Al Landry, Keith Landry, and Kim Landry (Susan); 18 Grandchildren; 40 Great-Grandchildren; 10 Great Great-Grandchildren; and 2 brothers. Nerline was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Landry; son, Steven Landry; grandchild, Chad Landry; great-grandchild, Lynette Landry; parents, Dedier and Clarcia Callais; and her brother Morris Callais. She was very active in the Shrimping community. When she retired from the Shrimp Factories, she became a “Granny” at Golden Meadow Lower Elementary. She loved working with the little children. She constantly talked about how she loved being their Granny. They were her World. She was an avid crocheter and made different things from crosses to slippers. Falgout Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

EDWARD CHERAMIE

Edward “Nue” Cheramie, 82, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017. Visitation was from 8 until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Golden Meadow, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday with burial followed in the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Linton (Robin) Cheramie, Denny (Wanda) Cheramie, Brad (Andrea) Cheramie; sister, Bernice “La-Loot” Griffin; grandchildren, Jace (Amy) Cheramie, Travis (Jennifer) Cheramie, Star (Israel) Naquin, Rani (Brett “Boogie”) Dardar, Brad “BJ” Cheramie; and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Carrie Cheramie; brother, Roland “Roach” Cheramie and sister, Mildred Doucet. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ___________________

THOMAS OLIVIER

DORA QUINN

Dora D. Quinn, 80, a native and resident of Larose passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Visitation was celebrated at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 15 from 10 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 12:00 p.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Raymond (Cherie) Quinn, Carl Danos; daughters, Dinah (Bonnie) Danos; step daughters, Debbie (Aaron) Champagne, Lisa Broussard, Cathy (Doug) Blanchard; 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Larry Quinn; parents, Estanol and Emilia Danos. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

Thomas J. “Tito” Olivier Jr., age 67, a native of Schriever and resident of Lockport passed away on March 11, 2017. A Celebration of Life was held at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport on Monday, March 13, 2017 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Tommy is survived by his wife, Jody Olivier; four sons, Shawn Olivier, Craig (Lindsay) Olivier, Randy (Tracy) and Eric (Kim) Hood; brother, Terry (June) Olivier; grandchildren, Nicole, Tayla, Gabriell, Ethan, Colin, Ali, Aubrie and Bennett; his 2 dogs, Lizzy and Rozzy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas “Tom” Olivier Sr. and Dolly B. Olivier. Tommy enjoyed gatherings with family and friends, fishing, softball, bowling, fantasy football, Saints and Pelicans games. He was loved by his family and friends. He will be missed. Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

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Seat belt, DWI checkpoints planned for friday

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct a seat belt checkpoint and a DWI checkpoint this Friday, March 17, in Lafourche Parish. These checkpoints are designed to help raise awareness for these types of violations and make the highways of the parish safer for all motorists. The seat belt checkpoint will be conducted Friday evening, and deputies will focus on checking motorists for seat belt and safety seat violations. A DWI checkpoint will begin Friday evening and will continue into the early morning hours of Saturday, March 18. During the DWI checkpoint, deputies will be looking for drivers who are

Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. MARCH 8, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Yonni Matthews, 30, Bridge City. Contempt of court. Dexter Owensby, 26, Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 cts). Kellie Johnson, 26, Walker. Contempt of court; fugitive (2 cts). Thibodaux Police Department Kalynn Faucheaux, 24, Thibodaux. Aggravated burglary; possession of marijuana; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Trey Hebert, 20, Thibodaux. Aggravated burglary; fugitive. Louisiana State Police Michael Harper, 42, Lafayette. Pornography involving juveniles (12 cts); prohibited acts, Sch. III; prohibited acts, Sch. II (2 cts). GLPC Harbor Police Terrell Daggs, 24, Thibodaux. Enter/ remain after being forbidden; possession with intent to distribute xanax; unauthorized use of a moveable; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; operating a vehicle under suspension for certain prior offenses; possession of marijuana (1st). MARCH 9, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shantell Smith, 37, Thibodaux. Contempt of court; tail lamps required. Earl Vanacor, 50, Des Allemands. Contempt of court (3 cts). Yasmire Johnson, 38, Lockport. Resisting an officer; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; illegal use of controlled drug in presence of persons

possibly impaired while checking for other traffic safety issues. Sheriff Webre reminds citizens to designate a driver if you are going to drink. 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 their driver’s license is suspended because of another DWI offense will face automatic prison time. Lafourche Parish is also a “No Refusal” parish, meaning if a suspected drunk driver refuses a breathalyzer test, deputies will seek a search warrant to have that person’s blood tested.

under 17 years old. Travis Sargent, 37, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (4 cts); aggravated assault; simple battery. Carl Triggs, 52, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Jennifer Harrod, 37, Lockport. Disribution of methamphetamine (3 cts). Thibodaux Police Department Yonni Matthews, 30, Bridge City. Jumping bail. D’Andre Rhodes, 18, Gray. Contempt of court. Lucas Thibeaux, 56, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts). Golden Meadow Police Department Durvin Lombas, 38, Golden Meadow. Fugitive. MARCH 10, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jackqulyn Besson, 35, Galliano. Distribution of methamphetamine. Selicka Butler, 36, Napoleonville. Contempt of court (7 cts); fugitive. Denzel Harris, 19, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole. Bryce Hebb, 20, Houma. Violation of protective orders; domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endangerment. Eric Jones, 39, Napoleonville. Contempt of court. Mason Lantia, 19, Raceland. Possession of marijuana (1st); distribution of marijuana. Jahi Raymond, 19, Raceland. Violation of probation/ parole. Omri Rabon, 25, Galliano. Simple burglary; unauthorized use of access card as theft; resisting an officer; simple burglary of inhabited dwelling. Tiffany Smith, 31, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery. Thibodaux Police Department Freddie Marshall, 35, New Orleans. Contempt of court; theft. John Ballard, 57, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery. Lockport Police Department Jake Orgeron, 23, Lockport. Contempt of court. MARCH 11, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jordan Barrios, 29, Raceland. Obstruction of justice; resisting an officer; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Bobby Blake, 27, Donaldsonville. Revocation of parole for violation of condition. Julien Robicaux, 49, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Blake Votaw, 39, Galliano. Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police John Allen, 50, Slidell. Careless operation; operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Gage Broussard, 22, Erath. DWI (1st); driving on roadway laned for traffic. Lockport Police Department Michelle Guidry, 33, Theriot. Theft (2 cts). GLPC Harbor Police Ryan Olsen, 28, Metairie. Speeding; flight from an officer; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana (1st). MARCH 12, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jeremy Clement, 38, Houma. Contempt of court. Jorge Elizondo, 31, Thibodaux. Battery of a police officer; simple assault; resisting an officer; disturbing the peace. Scott Holden, 35, Thibodaux. Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses; DWI (1st); driving on roadway laned for traffic. James Tardo, 25, Thibodaux. Simple battery. Louisiana State Police Jeremy Clement, 38, Houma. DWI (1st); Failure to drive on right side of road. Brett Templet, 35, Raceland. Fugitive; possession of marijuana (1st). Thibodaux Police Department Julia Douglas, 54, Thibodaux. Possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams; simple battery; manufacture/ production of marijuana; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. GLPC Harbor Police Gilbert Moses, 38, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts).

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Pictured are Golden Meadow Middle School Students of the Month for November: 8th grade, Je’Lee Boura and Deacon Melancon; 7th grade, Maleah Bailey and Zachary Slade; and 6th grade, Hannah Shicksnider and Hyden Galjour. These students were selected and recognized for their hard work, commitment, and good character. Pictured with the students is GMMS Assistant Principal Kelly Young and Guidance Counselor Joann Matherne.

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Vacancies

Residency Requirements

Bayou Blue Fire Protection District

Elector and resident property taxpayer residing within in the boundaries of Bayou Blue Fire Protection District

Coastal Zone Management Advisory Committee

Resident of Lafourche Parish

Commission for Women

Lafourche Parish Resident

Drainage District No. 6

Resident of Representative for a corporation owning land within Drainage No. 6 district

Fifth Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 5

Property owner or representative of a corporation owning land in Ward 5

Fire Protection District No. 4

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 4 district

Fire Protection District No. 5

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 5 district

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Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 6 district

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Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 7 district

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Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 8-A

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Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 8-C

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Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 9 district

Head Start Policy Council

Lafourche Parish resident who is familiar with resources and services for low-income children and families

Heroes Monument Commission

Commission Police Officer employed for a minimum of 5 years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Heroes Monument Commission

Fireman that has served for a minimum of five years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Heroes Monument Commission

Discharged veteran of a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Recreation District No. 11

Resident domiciled within Recreation No. 11 district

Sewerage District No. 1

Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 1 district

South Lafourche Beachfront Development District

Qualified voter and resident of District 1, 2, 3, or 4

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The deadline for these positions will be Wednesday, March 22, 2017 @ 1:00 PM Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the Lafourche Parish Government website at http://38.106.5.169/home/showdocument?id=278 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.

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confines of the levee district will be eligible to cast a vote. Early voting began Saturday, March 11 and continues through Saturday, March 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Voters can also utilize Louisiana’s award-winning smartphone application, GeauxVote Mobile, to find out where to early vote as well as what’s on their ballot. Lafourche voters can cast their ballots early at the Lafourche Government Complex, 307 W. 4th St., in Thibodaux or at the South Lafourche Library, 16241 E. Main in Galliano.

Jobs

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The new report also offered the following job-specific statistics: - The month of January saw 100 jobs directly involved with oil and gas production and exploration lost, with total employment in that category now at 5,300. The field has lost 1,400 jobs over the year, and January was the 24th consecutive month with an over-the-year loss - Oilfield service jobs employed 4,500 people in December, down 100 from

December and 1,300 for the year. - Another oilfield-related category called “support activities for transportation,” which includes mostly jobs in the area’s offshore maritime industry, employed 4,400 people in January. The sector did not add or lose jobs during the month but is still down 1,000 jobs from the previous year. - Administrative and support services, which also includes mostly oilfield-related workers, employed 3,200 people locally in January, down 200 from a month ago and 300 from a year ago. Lafourche’s unemployment rate was 6.6 percent in January, up from 5.7 percent in December and 6.3 percent in January 2016. Terrebonne’s jobless rate was 7.1 percent in January, up from 6.4 percent in December and 7.0 percent in January 2016.

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for services and enforcement. At the IRS, it peaked in 2014, when the agency identified more than 766,000 victims. That same year, the IRS blocked 1.8 million in fraudulent refunds from being issued. They totaled $10.8 billion. “We’ve driven a lot of the fraud out of the system,” Dalrymple said. The IRS is a popular target for sophisticated identity thieves because the agency issues more than $300 billion in tax refunds each year. Several years ago, it was as simple as using another person’s Social Security number and birthdate to fill out a fake tax return claiming a big refund. If thieves filed the return early in the tax filing season — before the legitimate taxpayer — they could get refunds before the IRS received verifying financial information from employers, banks and brokers. To make it easier, thieves can get fraudulent refunds on prepaid debit cards that are not linked to bank accounts. “I think everybody got caught by surprise by how inventive the criminals were here,” Dalrymple said. “I don’t think it was just the IRS. I think in general, the whole idea of identity theft caught everybody by surprise.” Criminals can steal victims’ personal information from hospitals, doctor’s offices, universities, prisons — any entity that collects Social Security numbers and birthdates. In 2015, federal authorities broke up a massive identity theft ring in Alabama and Georgia that netted $10 million in fraudulent refunds. Among the victims: Soldiers injured in Afghanistan who were being treated at Fort Benning’s hospital. Last year, authorities broke up a ring in the District of Columbia that tried to obtain more than $20 million in fraudulent tax refunds. Among the victims: people in assisted living facilities, drug addicts and prison inmates. In recent years, the IRS has beefed up its computer filters to identity potential fake tax returns. If there are dramatic differ-

ences in a taxpayer’s return from year to year, it might get flagged for additional review. Two years ago, the IRS also teamed up with major tax preparers and state tax agencies to share information and improve security. Identity theft is “the No. 1 issue that the IRS talks to us about,” said Brian Ashcraft, director of tax compliance at Liberty Tax. “It’s been a huge focus.” Online tax preparers are working to better confirm the identity of their customers through stronger passwords and by using more than one way to verify them, said Julie Miller of Intuit Inc., which owns Turbo Tax. For example, after online customers enter a password, they might receive a text from the company with an additional code to enter. Congress has also given the IRS more tools to prevent criminals from getting fraudulent tax refunds. This year, employers are required to report wage information to the IRS by Jan. 31. In the past, most employers had until the end of March to report wage information, often long after refunds had been issued. Also, the IRS is now required to hold refunds until Feb. 15 for families claiming the earned income tax credit or the additional child tax credit. These credits are available in the form of payments to people who don’t make enough money to owe any federal income taxes, which makes them attractive to identity thieves. The provision, however, delays tax refunds for millions of low-income families. Tax preparers and the IRS said identity theft is still a major threat as criminals become more sophisticated. To combat it, they regularly share information about new threats and scams, especially during tax season. “This is not a time to celebrate,” said Ciaramitaro of H&R Block. “It’s not fixed but I think that cooperation has led to measurable improvement.” ___ Follow Stephen Ohlemacher on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/stephenatap

Public notice

Request for Proposals for the Monitoring of Emergency Storm Debris Removal will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (“GLPC”) at its Administrative Office located at 16829 East Main, Galliano, LA 70354 until 2:10 PM local time, Tuesday, April 18, 2017, after which time proposals will be opened and read aloud. All proposals must be submitted on the Bid Form prescribed by the Port. Said Bid Form may be obtained in person at the above referenced Administrative Office or online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com. Sealed proposals may be hand delivered or shipped overnight to the Administrative Office or mailed to P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354. Electronic proposals may be submitted online through www.centralauctionhouse.com. The Project consists of monitoring the removal of vegetative, C&D and/or hazardous material debris - as the situation warrants - resulting from a catastrophic event and other related items. The Bid Form and other documents, consisting of drawings, specifications and addenda may be examined online at https://www.centralauctionhouse. com, in person at the above referenced Administrative Office, by calling (985) 632-6701, or by emailing serenab@portfourchon.com. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. and will be held at the GLPC Administrative Office located at 16829 East Main, Galliano, LA 70354. The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, and to waive informalities. Greater Lafourche Port Commission Chett Chiasson Executive Director 3/15/2017 3/22/2017 3/29/2017

Public notice

Bids for Emergency Storm Debris Removal will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (“GLPC”) at its Administrative Office located at 16829 East Main, Galliano, LA 70354 until 2:00 PM local time, Tuesday, April 18, 2017, after which time proposals will be opened and read aloud. All bids must be submitted on the Bid Form prescribed by the Port. Said Bid Form may be obtained in person at the above referenced Administrative Office or online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com. Sealed proposals may be hand delivered or shipped overnight to the Administrative Office or mailed to P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354. Electronic proposals may be submitted online through www.centralauctionhouse.com. The Project consists of removal of vegetative, C&D and/or hazardous material debris - as the situation warrants resulting from a catastrophic event and other related items. No proposal will be considered unless it is accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the Bidder holds a Louisiana State Contractor’s License of proper classification in full force and effect, in compliance with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and Louisiana Public Bid Law. The Bid Form and other documents, consisting of drawings, specifications and addenda may be examined online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com, in person at the above referenced Administrative Office, by calling (985) 632-6701, or by emailing serenab@portfourchon.com. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. and will be held at the GLPC Administrative Office located at 16829 East Main, Galliano, LA 70354. The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, and to waive informalities. Greater Lafourche Port Commission Chett Chiasson Executive Director 3/15/2017 3/22/2017 3/29/2017