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Presidential nominee, local seats to be decided Saturday

The Louisiana presidential preference primary for Republicans and Democrats is this Saturday, March 5.

Only voters who are registered to one of the two political parties will be able to vote for their party’s nominee, because, unlike most elections in Louisiana, the presidential primary is a closed primary.

The Democratic Party and the GOP will also have closed state central committee and parish executive committee elections.

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Watercraft tax deleted from legislation Bill would have jeopardized a huge revenue source for local governments

Gazette Staff Reports

Legislation that would have put in jeopardy a revenue source for local governments was pulled from consideration late last week as local officials presented a united front against the legislation.

The bills, introduced by State Senator Bret Allain (R- Franklin), would have repealed a series of taxes and credits paid to local governments by offshore service vessel (OSV) operators and replaced the funding with a newly created state fund to take the place of the tax payments.

However, members of the

Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, after hearing from a chorus of local officials, decided that the legislation needed further consideration, at which point Senator Allain pulled the bills in return for a study committee to look deeper into the issue.

The tax and subsequent rebate means as much as $85 million annually in ad valorem taxes to both Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes, a figure that would decimate local governing bodies if it were lost.

At a Sunday night hearing on the House version of the legislation last week, Lafourche Parish

Assessor Wendy Thibodeaux testified against the legislation as both Lafourche Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle and Terrebonne Parish President Gordon Dove worked legislators behind the scenes.

The method apparently worked on the House side as the OSV language was subsequently amended out of the House bills, and, this time with Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre testifying against Allain’s Senate version late last week, the Senate versions were pulled from consideration. “Lafourche and Terrebonne presented a united front against

Senators move ahead with 1-cent state sales tax hike

Gazette Staff Reports

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

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The fifth-annual Shooting Da Crap clay-shooting event was held Saturday amid gorgeous weather and abundant sunshine. Proceeds from the event go toward the Give Kids the World organization and also the Center for Pediatric Therapy Scholarship Fund.

One always-popular item is the pooper shooter where attendees pay a small fee to shoot a potato gun at targets. The catch is that you have to do so while sitting atop a toilet.

Cyrus Guilbeau tries his hand at it.

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After serving the south Lafourche area for more than 33 years, Dr. George Perry of the South Lafourche Veterinary Clinic, has decided to retire in order to spend more time with his

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Get your pots and your bellies ready for the Cut Off Youth Center’s 14th annual Cracklin’ Cook Off and Craft Show.

The cook-off will be open to the public on Saturday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cut Off Youth Center (COYC) on 205 West 79th Street.

Plate lunches consisting of your choice of cracklins and grillades, as well as pork routee and pork jambalaya, will be sold for $8 each.

Live music will be ongoing through the event and beer will be available for purchase.

Anyone who doesn’t want the entire plate lunch can buy a bowl of grillades for $6 or pork jambalaya for $5.

For those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth, the owners of the craft booths typically sell brownies, cookies, tarts and various dessert items.

The cook-off contestants arrive to begin preparations as early as 4 a.m., followed by the COYC staff who start See Cook-Off Page 6-A

Husband and wife team take ownership of South Lafourche Veterinary Clinic

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this legislation and with the great assistance from our assessor and our sheriff and their respective associations, the proposed bill was defeated,� Cantrelle said.

Allain noted that he would keep the issue alive through the study committee until a resolution to the issue was found.

The special session must end no later than March 9.

Legislators are seeking ways to fill an approximate $950 million shortfall in this year’s budget and the regular legislative session set to begin in a couple of weeks must address a $2 billion shortfall in next year’s state budget.

COYC hosting 14th Annual Cracklin’ Cook Off

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana senators Sunday reworked the state sales tax increase that is the linchpin of rebalancing this year’s budget, deciding to keep the tax on the books for five years, rather than the 18 months sought by the House.

The Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee quickly changed the sales tax expiration date before voting 10-1 to advance the proposal to the full Senate for consideration.

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Dr. George Perry and his wife Kay are shown with the new owners of the South Lafourche Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Alex and Dr. Chris Baudy.

grandchildren.

He recently sold his practice to doctors Chris and Alex Baudy, a husband and wife couple from New Orleans who each have five years under their belt caring for animals. “The opportunity to become the new owners presented itself when Dr. Perry decided to retire.

My husband Chris and I are very excited to get to know and serve the people and their pets in this wonderful community,� said Dr. Alex Baudy.

All of the records and information from Dr. Perry have been passed along to the new owners, who are now treating former and new clients.

Both doctors treat typical pets such as dogs and cats and Dr. Alex also treats exotic animals including small birds, small mammals, reptiles, wildlife and more.

In the future, the doctor duo plans to update the practice and improve veterinary care by offering advanced diagnostics and imaging as well as boarding and grooming options.

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A ribbon cutting was held at Rite Aid in Larose Friday celebrating the store’s grand opening which began Feb. 28th and will end March 19th with a wellness event and giveaways.

Store managers say it’s a fun way of saying thank you to the community.

Pictured doing the ribbon cutting is Pharmacy Manager, Elmo Gautreaux and Store Manager, Vivan Sevin, along with store employees, family and friends.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS NEWS TO USE!

HRCS registration to end March 11

Holy Rosary Catholic School will soon be conducting their registration for the 2016-2017 school year.

In-house registration for current students will be March 1 to 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Pre-K 3 open house and registration will be March 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

New families (Pre-K through 8th grade) will be March 7 to 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

New students must

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Holy Savior to serve Lenten meals on Friday

The Holy Savior Fundraiser Committee will serve Lenten meals starting at 6 p.m. on Fridays during lent.

The meal will include white beans and rice, fried catfish, coleslaw, and bread for a donation of $8.

Desserts are also available for purchase.

Orders will be taken in advance by calling the rectory at 532-3533.

CCC bag sale ongoing through March 4

The Catholic Community Center is having a $3 per bag of clothing clearance sale February 29 – March 4. 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 its food pantry to help those who are in great need. The store is open on Mondays from 2 - 4 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon.

The CCC has a large assortment of clothing, shoes, purses, bags, books and many other items.

Vendors sought for COYC event on Sat.

Craft vendors spots are available for the Cut Off Youth Center’s Cracklin’ Cook Off and Craft Show which will be held on Saturday, March 5.

To register, contact D’Lynn at 632-7616 or drop

by COYC for entry forms.

Contestants needed for Queen for Life pageant

On Sunday, March 6, the Queen for Life Pageant will be held at the St. Joseph Recreation Center in Galliano. Girls ranging from newborn on up can participate to win beautiful custom crowns, monogrammed banners and more. Entry fee is $45.

The event begins at 11 a.m. and doors open at 10 a.m.

Contact Pam 985-6771713 for more information.

All proceeds to benefit Relay for Life.

event will be registered in the drawing for a fiberglass pirogue, shot gun and push pole.

FMI call Donald Callais at 475-5583.

Cake bingo slated for March 13 at LCC

Center on Sunday, March 13. The event will feature great raffle prizes, concessions and a cake bingo.

Gumbo will be served beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Bingo begins at 1 p.m.

Games will be held at a cost of 25¢ per game. All proceeds benefit Relay for Life.

FMI contact the Larose Civic Center 985-693-7355.

Reservations due Mon. for pastoral breakfast

Pastor Morris Hunter would like to once again invite all pastors to the monthly pastors’ breakfast at the Hope Center on Thursday, March 10 at 8 a.m.

Pastors who would like to attend should RSVP to 985-325-4673 by March 7.

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Registration due Thurs. for gun class

A conceal carry and class will be held on Saturday, March 5 at 8 a.m. at the ALSTARZ building in Larose, (13347 West Main Larose).

Learn Personal and Home Protection, gun safety & handling. This class can serve as a pre-requisite to apply for the LA state conceal carry license.

You must pre-register

by Thursday, March 3. Call 985-693-7109 or visit www.alstarzacademy.com, click about us for the conceal carry application.

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Biblical scholar to speak at St. Joseph Sun.

Dr. Brant Pitre, a nationally acclaimed biblical scholar, will present The Day of Atonement, the Jewish roots of the sacrament of confession, at St. Joseph Catholic Church following 5 p.m. mass on Sunday, March 6.

Dr. Pitre is the author of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, Jesus the Bridegroom and Jesus and the Last Supper.

Please vote for me on Saturday, March 5.

Tickets available for Green Head Club event

The 2016 Green Head Club banquet will be held at the Cut Off Youth Center on Saturday, March 12. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., supper starts t 6 p.m.

Cost is as follows: 18 years and over, $10; 17 years and under, $5.

The menu will consist of roasted duck, white beans and seafood gumbo.

Numerous auction items and door prizes will be available. Each person who purchases a ticket to the

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“In a Small Pond”

By Leroy Martin A seafood banquet and recording sessions

The Cajun seafood banquet prepared by Raleigh Pitre and Leonce “Ferin” Duet for the Troy Martin family was a feast fit for a king with shrimp cocktail, crab salad, gumbo, skillet fried redfish, fried shrimp and oysters, shrimp creole, and Cajun bread pudding.

Everything was devoured, although the kids passed on the gumbo because a crab claw was sticking out. “Yuck!” I believe they said.

The redfish was especially delicious and I asked Ferin about it.

“Dip in melted butter, dredge through herbs and spices and cook in a hot cast iron skillet,” He said.

Looking back I realize this sounded pretty much like the Blackened Redfish dish that Paul Prudhomme “invented” decades later.

Way to go Ferin!

Back at the hotel we chatted and church keyed cans of Jax and Dixie beer.

There were no pop-a-tops yet … remember this was 1952.

Not a word of English was spoken, but lots of modee, (darn); dee mon pas?, (don’t tell me); va ton la bas, (get out of here); mee-sair (misery); say-la-vie, (that’s

life); and when the right card was turned, boo-ray, (I won the pot). A pure Cajun gab fest.

The Sessions When my friend Vin Bruce recorded for Columbia Records over a year earlier, his musicians were known as the “A” team, Chet Atkins, Owen Bradly, Tommy Jackson and Jerry Byrd.

They had invented the Chart system and monopolized recording sessions.

Other musicians just as good waited their turn for an A team member to die or move on. Such was their society. As country music flourished in the 50’s and 60’s, more sessions were booked, more musicians migrated in and the monopoly dissolved. I got the “B” team, but after hearing how good they were, I wondered “how good must the A team be?”

The musicians were handpicked by Troy who winked and said, “Demo session musicians are less expensive, but just as good.”

It suddenly dawned on me that I was recording a Nashville session, with Nashville musicians, to audition for a major record

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label and I thought to myself, (also with a Cajun accent), “Cher Bet! It don get no better dan dat! (Sic).” It didn’t, but that comes later.

The sessions went well with two of my Cajun songs, “Valse Du Bayou” and “Vieux Hobo”, and a Gene Autry song, “Only One Love”, all published by Peer International, (naturally, since I had signed over my two songs).

The last song of the sessions was T. Texas Tyler’s “You’ll Still Be In My Heart”, a Peer published song written by Ted West in 1943.

Hearing it, Troy said, “That sounds familiar.”

“It should,” I said. “It’s a song Peer published and Hank Williams used the melody to write “Cold, Cold Heart”, his greatest hit.”

“You’re sure? Hold the session, I got to call Mr. Peer in New York,” He said and left.

While Troy was on the phone, I listened to the playback of my voice with those great musicians and I asked myself, “What am I doing here? Am I good enough for this?”

A bottle was passed around and after a swig I reassured myself, “Sure I am! Go for it! As Yogi Berra once said, ‘The future is all ahead of us’.”

Troy came back and said, “Mr. Peer knows about it and his staff of lawyers will research it. You’ll meet him Saturday at the B.M.I. awards presentation so wear a suit. (I had to rent one). I also scheduled an interview with a popular young announcer, Ralph Emery, on W.S.M. and then your appearance of the Ernest Tubb Show. Tomorrow I’m taking my family and your gang to a Nashville style fried chicken picnic in the park. The rest of your week will be busy.”

It sure was!

Next week I’ll write about Ralph Peer, how we met, the Decca Records episode, the radio shows, the picnic in the park and the journey back home.

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Always remember, “You lose 100% of the chances you never take.” Unfortunately, those are the best words of wisdom I can think of to leave you with.

Below my standard! Sorry!

I’d advise you to ask for your money back, but this paper is free.

Bye now!

Comments are welcomed at: leroymartin1929@gmail.com

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BRIEF DNA match leads to arrest in 20-year-old rape investigation

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Police have arrested a man after a DNA match linked him to a 20-year-old rape case.

News outlets report that authorities arrested 59-year-old Jerry Williams on Feb. 27 on a second-degree rape charge after DNA from an unrelated arrest matched a Baton Rouge teenage girl’s rape kit taken 20 years ago.

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Baton Rouge Police Department spokesman Sgt. Don Coppola says detectives couldn’t get in touch with the victim, so the case sat mostly dormant for 20 years.

In December 2015, Williams was swabbed for DNA after police arrested him on a domestic abuse battery count. His DNA matched the DNA collected during the teenager’s sexual assault exam.

Williams was booked at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. ______________

Saints formally release receiver Colston

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have formally released the franchise’s career receiving leader Marques Colston.

The move appeared on the NFL’s official transactions list Monday and indicates that Colston’s contract was terminated with a “failed physical� designation.

The 32-year-old Colston missed the last two games of the season with a chest injury. The Associated Press reported last week that Colston had been informed he was being released.

A seventh-round draft choice out of Hofstra in 2006, the 6-foot-4 Colston owns Saints receiving records for catches with 711, yards with 9,759 and touchdowns with 72.

Playing through various injuries in recent years, Colston had his least productive season in 2015, with 520 yards and four TDs. Cutting Colston will provide New Orleans more than $3 million in salarycap relief.

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Orleans Parish suspends deputy for role in inmate escape

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An Orleans Parish sheriff's deputy has been suspended for a procedural failure that allowed an inmate to escape while leaving court.

Sheriff Marlin Gusman on Monday suspended the deputy without pay. The name of the deputy is being withheld pending completion of an administrative review.

According to a sheriff's office news release, 38year-old Lionel Trumble, charged with multiple counts of possession of stolen property, was transported to the court for a hearing on Monday and somehow managed to walk away afterward.

Sheriff's spokesman Marc Ehrhardt says he could not disclose more details about how Trumble escaped, or cite the procedures the deputy violated, because the information is part of an investigation.

U.S. Marshals and other law enforcement are actively searching for Trumble. ______________

106 Burmese pythons captured in Florida, including 15-footer

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — The 106 Burmese pythons captured over a monthlong hunt won’t help control Florida’s invasive snake population, but wildlife officials said Saturday that doesn’t matter as much as the aware-

ness they bring to the state’s environmental concerns.

Thousands of pythons, far from their natural habitat in Southeast Asia, are believed to be stalking Florida wildlife in the beleaguered Everglades. The tan, splotchy snakes can be elusive in the wetlands, but Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials say volunteer python removal programs and two state-sanctioned hunts since 2009 are focusing more eyes to the problem.

The longest python caught during the hunt that ran between Jan. 16 and Feb. 14 was 15 feet long. ______________

Police: Fugitive bids to hide identity, chews off fingertips

TALLMADGE, Ohio (AP) — Police say a fugitive from Tampa, Florida, who didn’t want to be identified by his fingerprints during a traffic stop in northeast Ohio chewed off his fingertips.

Kirk Kelly has been jailed on felony counts of evidence tampering and obstructing official business and misdemeanor charges of falsification and resisting arrest. A message left for his attorney after business hours Friday hasn’t been returned.

Police in Tallmadge, Ohio, say Kelly and several other people were put into a cruiser without handcuffs after their vehicle was stopped last weekend and officers thought they smelled drugs.

Police say Kelly gave false names as they tried to identify him. They say they figured out who he is after photos of his tattoos were provided by police in Florida, where he’s wanted on firearms and drug charges.

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veterinary team have saved three local pets’ lives during emergency situations and have treated a plethora more during their two weeks of ownership.

“We look forward to extending the lives of and caring for the furry, feathered or scaly babies in the south Lafourche community,” said Alex.

Doctors Chris and Alex have two young daughters and currently live in New Orleans. In the future, they plan on purchasing a home in the area so they

South Lafourche Veterinary Clinic currently offers canine and feline wellness checkups, spaying and neutering, advanced and cosmetic surgery, vaccinations and preventatives as well as emergency care.

The new owners are excited to be able to bring quality medicine at an affordable cost to the community.

The husband and wife

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The deadline for these positions will be Monday, March 7, 2016 @ 1:00 PM Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the Lafourche Parish Government website at www.lafourchegov.org/Board_Vacancies.aspx. Applications can be delivered to the attention of Kelli Toups at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301; or mailed to Kelli Toups, P.O. Drawer 5548, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

can be closer to the clinic.

Dr. Alex is a native of Port Arthur, Texas. She is a graduate of the Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine. She began her veterinary career in a rigorous small animal rotating internship at Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners in Tampa, Florida, and then went on to practice small animal and exotic medicine for three years.

She is the Medical Director and Owner of South Lafourche Veterinary Clinic.

Dr. Chris is from New Orleans. His previous experience includes working as an Emergency and Critical Care veterinarian for the past four years and a general practice veterinarian for one-year prior. He loves to interact with clients and keep them informed about preventative care and treatment options.

The clinic is still located at 111 West 132nd Street in Cut Off and also has the same phone number, 985-632-4500. The practice is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

South Lafourche Veterinary Clinic has a facebook page operated by the doctors on which they share useful information for pet owners as well as tidbits of information about their own lives. You can visit the page at www.facebook.com/southlafourcheveterinaryclinic.

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Those who aren’t party affiliated may still have local elections to vote in.

Such as in the Tenth Ward, voters will choose a new member to serve on the Greater Lafourche Port Commission board, a seat vacated last fall by Donald Vizier.

Those candidates running for the seat are Rodney Gisclair, Sr., R-Cut Off,

Jimmy “T-Jim” Lafont, RCut Off, and Vhores “TVoe” Trosclair, R-Galliano.

Also, voters in Lafourche Parish Council District 5 will elect a new councilman. Voters there will decide between Mark Atzenhoffer, no party affiliation, James Honore’ Bourgeois, a Republican, and Holly “Scooter” LeBouef, no party.

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bringing out the tables and chairs at around 6 a.m. and the craft artists who come to set up their booths.

Between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. the public is welcomed to shop around the craft booths and watch the cracklin cooks do their work before buying themselves a plate lunch.

D’Lynn Boudreaux of the COYC, who is in charge of setting up the cook-off, says that many of the visitors like to watch the cooks and get tips from them so that they can try it at home. She says the cooks are always happy to share their knowledge to the interested visitors.

“They all have their own way of doing it. Some of them say that you have to wait until the grease gets hot enough to light a match. Others say no that’s not how you do it; they all have a different technique,” said Boudreaux. “The people who are out there cooking the cracklins love doing that. It’s a tradition!”

The craft show consists of a large variety of works from local craft artists such as wooden toys, specialized candles and outdoor decorations like wishing wells and ashtrays.

For the cook-off there are usually anywhere between 10-15 contestants cooking their own version on cracklins. There are three anonymous judges for the contest. The winner of the contest will receive a prize, which is usually a new cooking pot or something else that is associ-

ated with cooking, such as a new apron or paddle. To register as a contestant call the Cut Off Youth Center at 985-632-7616.

“They all know each other and they’re all trying to beat each other,” said Boudreaux.

Another, similar event the COYC will be hosting soon will be Boilin’ on the Bayou. On April 16, cooks will take part in another tasty competition – a crawfish boil-off. For $20, attendees can enjoy all you can eat crawfish.

The contestants in this particular event are various teams of four, each sponsored by a different company or group of friends. Each team is required to boil at least two sacks of crawfish, however they are often happy to boil more because of the high attendance rate.

“Every event we put on at the Youth Center helps to fund the COYC. Our goal is to create programs that benefit the kids in our community,” said Boudreaux.

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SPORTS

Trojans roll into Round 2 with big win over Southwood

Tarpons’ season ends at Karr

Gazette Sports Reports

Last year, the Central Lafourche boys’ basketball team got beat on their home floor in the opening round of the Class 5A State Playoffs.

This year, the Trojans did the same thing to someone else.

Central Lafourche entered the playoffs as the No. 21 seed, which meant that the Trojans had to travel to Shreveport on Friday to take on No. 12 Southwood.

But one could hardly tell who the higher seeded team was on Friday, as the Trojans waxed the homestanding Southwood team from start-to-finish, rolling to a 69-54 win.

With the victory, the Trojans now move onto the Sweet 16, where they will take on No. 5 Ruston at home on Tuesday night.

(Final score was not available as of press time.

Check the Gazette’s website Wednesday for results).

But Trojans coach Mark Sanders didn’t want to talk about that game on Friday. He wanted to celebrate his team’s hardfought road win.

“I’m proud of our guys.

We did an excellent job getting out to a lead and staying on top throughout the game. The kids remembered the emotion of last year’s first-round game, and they were determined to walk off the court with a win tonight.”

There was never a doubt that the Trojans were going to roll through Southwood.

Central Lafourche controlled every minute of Friday night’s action,

storming out of the gates to take a 22-6 lead after the first quarter of play.

The surge took Southwood’s crowd out of the game, and got the Trojans in rhythm.

Central Lafourche smothered Southwood’s offense in the first half, which allowed the Trojans to storm out to a 36-16 halftime lead.

“We defended them well,” Sanders said. “We took advantage of our opportunities on both ends tonight. That was something that we struggled with at times this season, but we did a really nice job of that in this one.”

In the third quarter, Southwood’s hole grew deeper, and the Trojans fired out to a 54-30 advantage through three.

Southwood drew closer in the fourth quarter, but never could threaten victory, which allowed the Trojans to coast into the next round.

Quindon Charles led the Trojans with 19 points.

Calvin Bentley pitched in 10.

The Trojans will be at home on Tuesday because of LHSAA rules, which mandate that teams who win on the road get a home game in the next playoff rotation.

Ruston is one of the best teams in Louisiana, owning a 24-8 mark on the season. They made it to the Sweet 16 after beating Parkway 66-38 in the opening round of the playoffs on Friday.

Looking at common opponents shows the difficulty of the matchup for Central. Ruston beat H.L. Bourgeois on Nov. 23 by a 67-62 tally. The Trojans played Bourgeois twice and lost both times. ___

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South Lafourche played No. 3 Karr evenly for the final 28 minutes of Friday night’s game. The problem was that the first four minutes were absolutely rotten for the No. 30 Tarpons.

And that’s all the help that Karr needed to move onto the next round of the Class 4A State Playoffs.

The Cougars jumped out to a 13-0 lead, then a 22-3 edge over the Tarpons in the first quarter of Friday night’s Class 4A Playoff Game, which was played in Algiers.

The Tarpons eventually settled in and battled back, cutting Karr’s 20point lead down to 11 in the fourth quarter before running out of gas, sealing the Cougars’ 61-45 win.

The loss ends South Lafourche’s season with a 13-14 record. But coach Brian Callais said he’s proud of the fight and moxie his team showed throughout the season.

“I love this basketball team,” Callais said.

“They’ve fought adversity throughout the year, and we always gave our best effort. This group is special to me. They did an excellent job all season.”

Friday night’s start was a disaster for the Tarpons. Karr beat South Lafourche out of the gates with ease in the first quarter, using swarming defense and red-hot shooting to soar to a huge lead.

Junior guard John Maxmillion’s shot looked like a million bucks in the first half. The Cougar standout stroked fourstraight 3-pointers to keep Karr’s offense rolling in the early minutes.

When Maxmillion wasn’t scoring, it was Tyree Thompson, Diamante Woolridge or Bowie Marc making things happen for the Cougars, who led 22-6 after the first quarter and then 36-17 at halftime.

But in the second half, South Lafourche started to find a few things that worked.

After falling behind by 24 in the third quarter, the Tarpons made a late thirdquarter and early fourthquarter surge, which cut the Karr lead to 11 with more than four minutes to play.

But the Cougars made free throws down the stretch, which slammed the door on the Tarpons upset bid, despite a bigtime effort.

Senior Trevor Rebstock led the Tarpons with 14 points. Thomas Rousse added 10. The game is the final in the careers of Rebstock, Rousse, Nikali Lombas, Shak Dillon and Brandon Whitney – the team’s five-member senior class.

Callais said those guys will be missed in the Tarpons’ locker room.

“They did things the right way – all of them,” Callais said. “I know they will all go on from here and be successful in life.

They’re all great kids.”

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The Fifi Island Rock and Restoration Project, dedicated in Grand Isle on October 5, 2015, is a 6 million dollar project funded with the help of CPRA using CIAP Funding. The Grand Isle Independent Levee District successfully lobbied for the money needed to build Phase I of this rock project.

Cutting the ribbon left to right are: Arthur Bellanger, David Camardelle, Rep. Garret Graves, Kelly Besson, Sr. and Dustin Malbrough.

The Grand Isle Levee District constructed this project with assistance from the Governor’s Office, CPRA, Bertucci Contracting Co., CB&I, Senator Alario, Rep. Gisclair and Jefferson Parish elected officials.

This project consists of building rock breakwaters to help with the tidal conditions and then come back and build levees on the island. This project is located on the south side of Fifi Island and will contain future dredge material to help build up Fifi Island and help Grand Isle by protecting it from the north winds.

The National Society of High School Scholars recently recognized South Lafourche High School student Cassandra Izaguirre for superior academic achievement. The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. Cassandra is the daughter of Fernando and Jennifer Izaguirre.

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As your commissioner, I will stand up for our fishermen, mariners, tenants and Port Fourchon employees.

I fought in Washington D.C. for our community in the past, and I will fight for it in the future.

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House For Sale in Cut Off. Nice 3 br, 1 ba. $58,000, $10,000 below appraisal. Call 985-691-1367, leave voice mail. _________________ House for Sale By Owner: 337-5172341 or 337-5172340.

Golden Meadow. 3 BR, 2 BA home; 1840 sq. ft. on piers. Lot 146’x120;.

Carport, garage/ workshop, municipal sewerage. No owner financing. No rent to own available. _________________ House For Sale or Rent: 108 W. 66th St., Cut Off. 2 br, 1 ba, $70,000 OBO or $700/mth rent. No rent to own. Call 985696-6016. _________________ New Construction$13,000 down.

Larose. Excellent location. 2 bd., 1 ba. Lot 80x80. (985) 2646200 or (985) 3963000. _________________ House For Sale By Owner: 2 br, 1 ba, living rm, kitchen, utility rm, wooden fence, lg. backyard, ac/heating unit, great cond. in Cut Off area. Covered carport. $78,000. Call 632-1938. _________________ Trailer & Lots For Sale: 16x80, 3 br, 2 ba, lot 100x400, 3 driveway carports w/covered awning, great location in Larose area. FMI call 985-278-0709 or 985665-1411.

Asking $85,000. _________________

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., $3000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375. _________________

LAND

Rural Property For Sale: 60+/acres for sale. Good hunting, deer, turkey & ducks.

Property is between Union & Ouachita WMA’s.

Running creek. 16x80 trailer with 3 br, 2 ba, good cond., with back porch. Property is fenced & cross fenced, 3 gas wells on property. $200,000 firm.

Marion, LA. Union Parish. Call Larry Dufrene at 318-6081700. _________________

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Mobile Home For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, $1000/mth, (utilities not included), $500/damage dep.

Partially furn. (w/d, fridge, stove, & table w/chairs. Pets are welcome (non-refundable damage dep. for pets living inside the home). Located in Cut Off. Call Penny at 985-278-0122. _________________ House For Rent: 1 br, 1 ba, partially furn, utilities pd. Larose area, $750/mth, $750/damage dep.

Please leave CLEAR MESSAGE & NUMBER. Call 985-6326549 or (cell) 985-665-0936. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 person apt., newly built, no pets, no smoking, quiet neighborhood, background check, utilities included, lawn care included. $550/mth, Call 985475-7272 or 985-6377273. _________________ Double Wide for Rent on private property. FMI Call 985258-7360. _________________ Home For Rent: 1 bd., 1 ba. in Larose.

Large porch. All appliances. No smoking, no pets. $300/dep., $550/mth. Call 6324723. _________________ For Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba. open kitchen and living room, covered carport. No smoking, no pets. $950/mth., $800/dep. 140 West 165th, Galliano. 985870-4194. _________________ Doublewide Mobile Home for Rent: 245 East 40th St., Lot 1. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths.

Fully furnished. $1000/ mth., $500/ dep. (985) 632-8462, leave message. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, in Golden Meadow. $650/mth, $650/dep. Call 985278-7375. _________________ FOR RENT Mobile Homes, Cabins, Campers and Lots - with Laundromat & Store. Campers for Sale - lease purchase or cash.

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108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________

4BR, 2.5 ba., Large kitchen & dining area, 4000sqft. house w/ 2 car garage & lg. shed.

Asking $195,000 OBO Call 985-637-8797 or 985-693-8131

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

Brick Home For Rent: 4 br, 1.5 ba, Cut Off area. $1000/mth, $1000/dep. Call 985278-7375. _________________

For Rent In the town of Lockport: 2BR, 1ba., water paid, comes with refridgerator and stove. $700/mo and $500/deposit.

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Brick House For Rent: 176 East 39th St. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. All appliances, double garage, carport, covered patio, storage barn (garage). $1300 mth., $500/ dep. (985) 6328462, leave message. _________________ 1 Trailer Site & a 1 br. cabin available to rent in Galliano. Call 985-632-7165. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, partially furn. $500/mth, $400/dep. Call 985632-3060. _________________ Efficiency Apt. For Rent: All bills pd. including Direct TV, located in Galliano. FMI call Carol at 727-3249323 or Roger at 727330-0891. $650/mth, $300/dep. _________________

Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, fully furn., w/d, central ac/heat, covered carport, located in Cut Off, no smoking inside, no pets, $900/mth, $500/dep.

Utilities not included.

Call 985-691-8110. _________________ Quiet place/ quiet person! Trailer for Rent: single person, no pets, no children. 1 bd., 1 ba. furnished. $650/ rent; $500/ dep.

Utilities/ cable included. Call 985-6913104 for application.

Only quiet, clean people apply please. _________________ House For Rent: Quiet area, 2 br, E. 73rd Place, Cut Off. All appl., all utilities pd. $750/mth, plus $350/dep.

Non-refundable deposit. Call 985-856-8005. _________________ For Rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. home. Open kitchen/ dining area. Updated and ready to move in.

Ideal location- Larose location. $850/ mth.; $600/ dep. Call 985693-6510 FMI. _________________ For Rent: 4 bd., 2 ba. home. Ready to move in. Spacious and updated. Large yardCut Off area off Hwy 1. $1,100/ mth.; $850 deposit. Call 985-6936510 FMI. _________________ Apts. For Rent: 2 huge apts., utilities pd.

(1) br-$650; (2) br$850. Partly furn., private parking, no pets.

Call Elaine at 985632-2158. _________________ 3BR, 1.5ba. apartment for rent in Lockport. $850/mo plus deposit. 1 and 2 BR units available. No pets. 985-258-1285. _________________

Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Cut Off. Good neighborhood. $850/mth, $850/dep.

Call 985-691-1367, leave message. _________________ (2) Apts. For Rent: 1 br, in Larose. At 410 & 412 W. 14th St., FMI call 985-991-8119. _________________ Multiple Properties For Rent in Lockport. (1) br, half bath, (2) 2 br,1 ba, (1) twothirds br, & 1 ba, (1) 3br, 2 ba trailer. FMI call 985-665-9538. _________________ House For Rent: Single occupancy or married couple, appl. furnished, grass cut. $600/mth, $500/dep.

Call 985-696-0818. _________________ New Luxury Condos For Rent in Thibodaux, 2 br, 2 ba, with all appl. provided.

Quality units at best rates in town. Call 985-859-5983 for pricing and availability. _________________ ***Move in special*** Ask about free rent!

Large 2BR, 1ba. apartment for rent: Units have washer, dryer, range, fridge, microwave and dishwasher. Pets welcome. To see pics go to www.coteblancheapartments.com. One unfurnished unit available for $850/mo, water included. $750 deposit. Call Bill at 985-325-5626. _________________

Apts. For Rent: (2) 2 br. apts. for rent, E. 85th St., Cut Off. FMI call Dustin at 985258-7638. _________________ Room For Rent: Cut Off area. $100/wk, electric/water included, cable hook up w/Wi-Fi, w/d included, preferable a non smoker but smoking allowed on front or back deck. No alcohol or drug use. Race / gender / sexual preference is not an issue.

Call Brian at 985-2556971 or Deborah at 985-278-0898. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, newly renovated, quiet neighborhood, no smoking, no pets, background checks, utilities included. $1400/mth.

Call 475-7272 or 985637-7273. _________________

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Camper For Sale: 2002 Trail Lite Bantam Camper, 19 ft. trailer, sleeps 4, great for camping/ hunting camp. $4000 OBO. Call Celeste at 985665-6483. _________________

GARAGE SALES

3 Fly. Garage Sale: Fri., Mar. 4th & Sat., Mar. 5th, from 7:30 to 2 pm at 251 Bayou Crossing by Mathews bridge on LA 1. Vintage collectibles, fabric, lace, trims, good clothes, books, dishes, truck toolbox, cargo carrier, knick knacks, & more. _________________ Giant Garage Sale at 11360 Hwy. 1, one mile above Intracostal, first house on highway on Mar. 3, 4 & 5, watch for pink sings & blinking red light.

Household items, microwave, linens, furniture, beautiful women’s/men’s clothes sz. 6 to 20, like Abercrombie & Fitch, Allison Daly, Ann Taylor, Holister & much much more.

Early birds welcome on Wed. Mar. 2nd. _________________ Garage Sale: 185 E. 74th Place, March 2,3, 4 & 5. Fresh oranges from our trees, comforters, sheets, fragrances, shoes, spring/summer clothes, underwear for men, boys/women/girl and infants. Lots of toys, gardening pots & tools, seeds & bulbs, clocks, picture frames, belts, quality flip flops for men/women, purses, costume jewelry, boutique hair bows reduced, Easter items, area rugs. _________________ Yard Sale: Sat. Mar. 5 from 7 to 12 at 210 Adam Blvd., Larose.

Table w/4 chairs, baby bed, boys clothes 18m-4t, knick knacks.

No early birds. Cancel if rains. _________________ Huge Moving Sale: Don’t miss out, everything must go. Furniture, TV’s, appliances, bedding, decorations, clothes, & lots lots more. Thurs. Mar. 3, 7 am to 4 pm & Fri., Mar. 4 from 7 am to 4 pm. at 176 E. 39th St., Cut Off. No early birds. _________________

HELP WANTED

Lafourche Parish Fire Dist. #3 is accepting applications for the following career positions: Fire Records Clerk.

LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA Plan, Health, Vision and Dental Insurance.

Pd. vacation & pd. holiday. Must possess a valid driver’s license & high school diploma or GED. Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 W. Main, Cut Off. Need more information contact Codi Collins at 985632-8068. _________________ Blanchard Contractors, Inc is hiring for CDL Drivers with Hazmat. Apply in person or submit resume to svegas@blanchardcontractors.com . Minimum requirements: TWIC, 2-5 years experience in the position you are applying for, must submit to and pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and physical. Clean driving record, and able to load and unload heavy equipment preferred. _________________ Looking For Responsible Male to Work as Maintance Helper, on rental property, Galliano.

Non smoker, must have cell phone & transportation. Call 985-637-4133. _________________ Buscamos Hombre Responsible Para Trabajar de Alludante En Maintenimient , En La Tienda Hispana.

Local Ararillo, 3235, Galliano, Call 985637-4133. _________________ Chabert Electrical Services, LLC in need of an Exp. Electrician. Must provide own trans. & hand tools. Please call 985-291-0876 FMI. _________________

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Garage Sale: Fri. & Sat. March 4 & 5, across from Frank’s SuperMarket in Lockport from 8 am to 2 pm. _________________ 4 Fly Carport Sale: Fri. Mar. 4 at 10356 Hwy. 1, Valentine. 8 am to 2 pm. Lots of goods, baby items, household items, etc.

No early birds please. _________________ Garage Sale: Thur.

Mar. 3, 8 am till at 14145 E. Main, Cut Off. Next to Ken’s Body Shop on Hwy. 308. Antique side board mirror, professional hair dryer, kitchen, bedding, clothes, & assorted items. _________________ Garage Sale: Hundreds of items, furn., vintage glassware, party dresses, dolls, arts, Disney, crafts, luggage, cookware, bakeware, dishes, baby stuff, linens, sports stuff, candles, mens shoes & etc., camcorder laptop, other technology. Lots of nice stuff, Priced to sell. Thurs., Fri. & Sat, Mar. 3, 4 & 5 from 8 am to 3 pm at 314 E. 74th St., Cut Off. No early birds. _________________

NOW HIRING 5&2 Service Tech

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

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Power Wheelchair For Sale, needs battery. Almost brand new, hardly used.

Asking $2000, originally pd. $6400. Call 985-632-6619. Negotiable. _________________ AT T E N T I O N !

HUNTERS, OFFSHORE PERSONNEL, OUTDOORS MEN Military Items For Sale: Lg. mosquito netting-$10 ea/$5-3 or more, ruck sacks-$50, sleeping bags w/liners-$30, Abags (lg. enough for hunting gear, clothing etc, other misc. items)-$15.

ALL MUST GO. Call 850226-3389. _________________ Trees For Sale: Peach, Fig, Japanese Plum. $5 each. Call 985-691-9466. _________________

Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a full time experienced Class A/B friction crane operator.

Must be able to do lift work, drive pile, able to work away from home, and must have own transportation.

Applicant must have a valid TWIC card.

Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances

Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer

Tiger Offshore 190 N.J. Theriot Road,

Golden Meadow (Port Fourchon)

No Phone Calls! Great Pay & Benefits

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

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

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. _________________ Sales Clerk needed.

Apply within at B&B Hardware in Larose. _________________ SBL Construction, LLC has an opening for a heavy equipment operator that also holds a Class B CDL with air brakes with clean driving record. Must be able to pass a physical and drug screening. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Manager Trainees. Call 985632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985632-7305. _________________ Joe’s Environmental Contractors has immediate openings for Class A CDL drivers with X-Endorsement. Starting pay is $22/ hour. Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement benefits and paid vacation included. Come join a growing team! Apply in person at 15344 Highway 3235 Cut Off, LA 70345 or call 985-258-8785. _________________ Clerical/Sales Person needed for an insurance agency in the South / Central area. Send resume to Help Wanted at P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________

SERVICES

Quality Roofing

By Kernny Comardelle Metal roofing, small jobs & repairs. Call 986-696-7912. Leave message. _________________

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com 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 _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small.

Call Leonard Evans at 985-677-2959. _________________ Need your lawn cut and trimmed?

Call Grasshoppers!

985-696-1298 Licensed & insured.

Free estimates.

Tony’s Carpentry Friendly service, honest tradesmen, 15 yrs. exp. Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing Call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings! _________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores.

Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ Curry’s Painting Service New construction, remodels, interior- exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing, new & repair. Experienced.

Call 985-258-0465 or 985258-6414. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________

Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ Sr. Transportation /Housekeeping in Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes areas on Fridays from 10 am till 2 pm. Safe driver, exp. homemaker. Call 985-6325257. $10/hr. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming. Any size. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________

NOTICES

I am applying to the Office of Alcohol Beverage 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: 16816 Hwy. 3235, Suite A, Cut Off, LA 70345.

Business Name: Spahr’s Seafood Co., LLC, DBA as Spahr’s At The Station. Owners: Donald Spahr & Brent Roger. _________________ Public Auction: Galliano & Golden Meadow Mini Storage, 219 Hwy. 3162, Cut Off on March 16th at 10:30 am.

Unit #212-Lydia Plaisance: boxes, fishing line, stadium chairs; Unit #140-Sandy Ferguson: furniture, arcade table, ice chest, guitar, telescope, toys, speakers & more; Unit #139-Pete Verdin: kids clothes, toys, dresser, stroller & more. _________________ 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. _________________

Free Pick Up For Old / Junk Cars

Cash Paid for Junk Cars Dead or Alive!

985-637-0164 Call Brad Watson CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

Certified Rigger Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a full time experienced rigger.

Must be experienced in working with pile and basic rigging, able to work away from home, must have own transportation.

Applicant must have a valid TWIC card.

Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

CAPTAINS

200 Ton or greater w/Towing Endorsement All applicants must have valid TWIC, Passport (or must be able to acquire), MMC Competitive pay & benefits

NO PHONE CALLS

RESUME & MERCHANT MARINE DOCUMENTS CAN BE SUBMITTED BY:

Mail: Servicio Marina Superior 106 Canal Blvd.

Thibodaux, LA 70301

Email: smsadmin@4barges.com

Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer

K-Mar Supply of Fourchon

Full Time Clerk is now accepting applications for a

Job duties include: (but not limited to) Answering phones, taking care of light paperwork, and data entry.

Computer experience preferred.

Candidate must be a fast learner, multi-tasked and be self-motivated.

Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon (NAPA, Next Door to Kajun Truck Stop)

No Phone Calls Please! Must Speak English!

OBITUARIES

JOHNNY VIZIER Johnny A. Vizier, 73, a native of Galliano and a resident of Cut Off, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Thursday with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Jean L. Vizier; son, Roy G. Vizier; brother, Jamie Vizier; sister, Gloria Lebiche and grandchildren, Sebastian, Dominic and Willo Vizier.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Belonie and Henrietta G. Vizier; brothers, Adam and Leroy Vizier; sisters, Irene Callais and Kathleen Melancon and granddaughter, Aurora Vizier.

He was a member of Holy Rosary Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, Eucharistic Minister and a volunteer for the Larose Civic Center.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ___________________

ANNA THERIOT Anna Trentacosta Theriot, 84, a native and resident of Larose, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. A private burial will be at a later date.

She is survived by her husband Norman P. Theriot; daughters, Kay Orgeron (David), Kim Dufrene (Wayne), Karrie Plaisance (Todd); brother, Eunice Trentacosta (Leah); brother-in-law, Shelton Warnkens; 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Inez Trentacosta and sister, Marie Warnkens.

In lieu of flowers donations to Holy Rosary School in Anna’s name.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ___________________

MARYLANE FALGOUT Marylane Aupied Falgout, age 59, a native and resident of Raceland passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016.

Private graveside services were held. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church on Saturday March 5, at 11:00 a.m.

Marylane is survived by her loving husband, Gary A. Falgout; daughter, Sarah Falgout Naquin (Timothy); sister, Rhonda Robichaux; 3 grandchildren, Kelsie, Katilyn, William Naquin as well as nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Monson and Mary Lee Aupied Jr. In lieu of flowers, donations to Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center of Ochsner and American Cancer Society.

Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

GLADYS TAUZIN Gladys Esponge Tauzin, 86, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano passed away February 27, 2016.

Visitation was held on March 1, at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off from 5 p.m till 9 p.m. A funeral service wsd held at 8 p.m in the funeral parlor with cremation following.

Mrs. Gladys is survived by her husband of 19 years Frank Tauzin Sr.; sons, Frank Tauzin Jr. wife Glenda, Louis Brunet wife Juanita, and Henry Brunet; daughters, Lena Brunet companion Daniel Naquin, and Anna Matherne husband Rex; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; brothers, George, Ramise, Ernest, Clifton, and Robinson Esponge; and sister, Lolita Gisclair.

Mrs. Tauzin was preceded in death by her parents, Gustive Sr. and Selima Guidry Esponge; son, Herbert Brunet; brothers, Linwood, Gustive Jr. and Clannis Esponge, and sisters, Lena Esponge and Andrea Toups.

She loved playing poker keno, sewing and baking and was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary with the American Legion where she was a color bearer.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

WILLIAM MATA, JR. William “Will or B.J.” Powell Mata, Jr., 30, a native of Lockport, passed away on February 11, 2016.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 1, from 9 till 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport with service starting at 11 a.m. Burial was in the Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.

He is survived by parents, Evelyn “Lynn” Gaudet of Grand Isle and William “Mooch” Mata, Sr. of Lockport; son, Leland Triche; half brother, Derrick Picou and wife Katie of Houma; step sister, Autumn Picou of Montegut; step brother, Glen Picou, Jr. of Houma; grandmother, Patricia Mata of Kenner; and numerous aunts, uncle, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by grandparents, Arthur Mata of Kenner, Julius and Wilma Gaudet of Lockport.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ___________________

Arrest reports

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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.

FEBRUARY 25, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Peggy Daigle, 39, Gray. Contempt of court.

Jaleesa Turner, 24, Raceland.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Lanier Chapman, 44, Thibodaux. Telephone communications, improper language, and harassment.

Khadijah Chargulaf, 22, Thibodaux. Monetary instrument abuse Zachary Thibodeaux, 20, Bayou Blue.

Violation of probation/parole.

Wilfred Harris, 33, Raceland.

Contempt of court.

Graylin Williams, 33, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (5 cts).

Kenneth Trosclair, 39, Chackbay. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Golden Meadow Police Department Royce Guidry, 29, Golden Meadow. Resisting an officer, contempt of court (2 cts).

Thibodaux Police Department Steven Boudreaux, 50, Thibodaux. Fugitive from Terrebonne Parish.

Shelby J. Giroir, Jr., 62, Napoleonville. Contempt of court.

FEBRUARY 27, 2016 Thibodaux Police Department Angelle Monique Badeaux, 28, Lockport. DTP, 2nd degree battery.

Tyrone Anthony Azemas, 33, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

John Paul Tillman, 38, Thibodaux. Contempt of court, enter/remain after being forbidden-immovable structure.

Shantelle Marie Morgan, 36, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Clifford Williams, Jr., 36, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Richard Tryone Woods, Jr., Raceland. Forgery, poss. of marijuana 1st offense, poss. of klonopin.

Felipe Dejesus Moreno, 39, Lockport. Tail lamps required, operating a vehicle while under suspension.

Gary James Kiger, 45, Cut Off. Theft (felony), theft of a motor vehicle (felony), illegal poss. of stolen things, scdp, fugitive from justice.

Amber Rose Brown, 25, Raceland. Nonconsensual disclosure of a private image.

Kyron Folse, 19, Raceland.

Taking contrabands to/from penal institutions prohibited (felony).

Clarence Turner, Jr., Gibson.

Expired motor vehicle inspection, poss. of marijuana 2nd offense, contempt of court.

David Joseph Guidry, 61, Galliano. Aggravated assault, contempt of court (2 cts).

Toni Renee Orgeron, 32, St. Amant, LA. Contempt of court, violation of probation/parole.

Steven John Theriot, 53, Larose. Resisting an officer w/force or violence (felony), simple battery of the infirmed (2 cts).

FEBRUARY 28, 2016 Thibodaux Police Department Brian Rayfiel Gardner, 55, Thibodaux. Stop lamps and turn signals required, general speed law, contempt of court.

Nakesha Foret, 23, Houma.

Fugitive from justice (7 cts).

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Millard John Sonnier, Jr., 45, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole.

Brandie Gray Bentley, 36, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Travis Lee Moore, 20, Zachary.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Cassie M. Bruce, 36, Cut Off. Violation of probation/parole.

Tiffany Nicole Rodrigue, 26, Raceland. Nonconsensual disclosure of private image.

Travis John Cantrelle, 36, Mathews. Disturbing the peace, resisting an officer w/force or violence (felony).

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

Painting the porch

A blond teenager in Springfield, Ohio, wanting to earn some extra money for the summer, decided to hire herself out as a “handy-woman” and started canvassing a nearby well-to-do neighborhood.

She went to the front door of the first house and asked the owner if he had any odd jobs for her to do.

“Well, I guess I could use somebody to paint my porch,” he said, “How

much will you charge me?”

Delighted, the girl quickly responded, “How about $50?”

The man agreed and told her that the paintbrushes and everything she would need was in the garage.

The man’s wife, hearing the conversation said to her husband, “Does she realize that our porch goes all the way around the house?”

He responded, “That’s a bit cynical, isn’t it?”

The wife replied,

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“You’re right. I guess I’m starting to believe all those dumb blonde jokes we’ve been getting by email lately.”

Later that day, the blonde came to the door to collect her money.

“You’re finished already?” the startled husband asked.

“Yes, the blonde replied, “and I even had paint left over, so I gave it two coats.”

Impressed, the man reached into his pocket for the $50 and handed it to her along with a $10 tip.

“And by the way,” the blond added, “it’s not a Porch, it’s a Lexus.”

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Wednesday, March 2, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Senators From 1-A

The state sales tax would grow from 4 cents on the dollar to 5 cents, starting April 1.

That would boost Louisiana’s average combined state and local sales tax rate, which currently sits at more than 9 percent, to the highest in the nation, according to the Tax Foundation.

It also would generate money quickly — and in large amounts — to help fill gaps in the state’s budget, which must be rebalanced by June 30. Estimates are that the sales tax would raise more than $210 million for this year’s budget and nearly $880 million for a full year.

House Republicans who are resistant to tax increases pushed for the 18month expiration date on the sales tax. But Senate leaders said the money generated by the tax can’t be used in the state operating budget unless it’s available for three years or more.

“If it were to pass in its current posture, we cannot use it to balance the budget at all,” said Revenue and Fiscal Affairs

Chairman J.P. Morrell, DNew Orleans.

With a narrow 6-5 vote, the panel also voted to send the full Senate a proposal that would change the payment schedule for businesses to turn over sales taxes they collect. The House-backed measure would raise $75 million in one-time cash for this year’s budget, but some businesses have argued it would be a more onerous tax collection method for them.

As the tax committee worked, the Senate Finance Committee reviewed budget reductions passed by the House, hearing grim scenarios of cuts that could hit services over the next four months.

Senate leaders say the House hasn’t done enough to raise money to help bail out the budget, and they’ll be looking to boost revenue-raising bills higher.

Senate President John Alario, R-Westwego, said the House’s package of tax hikes and cuts still leaves this year’s budget short anywhere from $150 million to $200 million. Senators say the cuts that would have to be made to fill the gap could damage

services.

LSU’s medical school leaders — Larry Hollier from the New Orleans school and G.E. Ghali from the Shreveport school — say the campuses are threatened with slashing that would decimate graduate medical education.

Nearly $52 million in reductions proposed for the health department, if taxes aren’t raised beyond what the House has passed so far, would fall on the LSU hospital privatization deals.

But Hollier said those would be passed onto the medical schools, because the schools’ training programs and faculty are paid through contracts for services they provide at the hospitals. The reductions, he said, would have forced him to eliminate 120 resident positions in New Orleans for doctors-in-training.

“That’s not enough for us to maintain our health care workforce,” Hollier said.

Ghali described the possible cuts as “catastrophic,” saying he’d have to cut faculty by 53 percent and residents by 63 percent. He read a letter from a “highly-recruited individual” who decided to attend an out-of-state program rather than LSU’s medical school because of the budget uncertainty.

“It is unacceptable that we are losing some of the best and brightest people out of state, unacceptable.

We need to stop this,” Ghali said.

The House intends to consider additional tax proposals Monday, while the Senate will continue to review the tax hike ideas it’s already received.

Online: House Bills 54 and 62: www.legis.la.gov

VHORES “T-VOE” #299

TROSCLAIR

Greater Lafourche Port Commission Seat D

During these difficult economic times, we need a fresh look at Port Fourchon to make sure it continues to grow and prosper for our community, state and nation.

KNOWLEDGE • VISION • ACTION

Continued Progress for the Next Generation Vhores “T-Voe” Trosclair for Port Commission

Election Day is Saturday, March 5th.

Paid for by Vhores Trosclair Campaign Fund.

19 schools benefit from Vision’s Sheets for Schools program Vision Communications proudly continues to support local schools.

Nineteen schools in the Lafourche area recently received 209 cases of paper thanks to efforts of Vision Communications and Callais Office Supply in Cut Off, LA. “Past donations were so well received and appreciated that we were very happy to continue to help provide a much-needed resource to our teachers and students,” said Jean Orgeron-Wells, Vision Communications Marketing Coordinator.

“Our school system is very fortunate to have tremendous community support,” said Jo Ann Matthews, Lafourche Parish Schools Superintendent of Schools. “This is a fine example of the business community stepping forward and making a difference in the lives of our students. We are very appreciative.”

The following schools each received 11 cases of paper: Cut Off Elementary, Galliano Elementary, Golden Meadow Lower Elementary, Golden Meadow Upper Elementary, Golden Meadow Middle, Grand Isle School, Holy Rosary

Pictured left to right: Jaime Soudelier, Vision Communications Marketing Coordinator; Reed Callais, Callais Office Supply Owner; Jean Wells, Vision Communications Marketing Coordinator; Timothy Long, Career Magnet Center Principle.

Catholic, North Larose Elementary, South Larose Elementary, LCO Middle, South Lafourche High, The Center, Lockport Lower Elementary, Lockport Upper

Elementary, Lockport Middle, Central Lafourche High, Holy Savior Catholic, Career Magnet Center and Virtual Academy of Lafourche.

Sheriff’s Office plans Pistol Orientation Course

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will offer a FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation training course on Saturday, Mar. 12, at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range, 3451 Hwy. 182, in Raceland.

This class is designed for first-time firearms owners and persons looking to learn basic fundamentals about firearm ownership.

Class will begin at 8 a.m. and last until around noon.

The actual ending time will vary due to class size.

“FIRST” stands for “Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training.”

The cost for the course is $50, and advance registration is recommended. Go to www.LPSO.net/FirstStepsReg to register online, or for more information, contact Lt. Lafate Day at (985) 532-4327 or by email at lafate-day@lpso.net.

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

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