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Coast Guard detects unknown amount of crude in Louisiana bayou
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says an unknown amount of crude oil has spilled into a bayou in southern Louisiana. The Coast Guard said in a statement Monday night it received a report around 8 p.m. that a tank along the edge of Bayou Teche near Charenton was being filled with crude oil when the spill began. The statement says the source of the spill has been secured and crews have deployed more than 200 yards of boom. NOLA.com/The TimesPicayune reports some residents of nearby St. Mary Parish were advised to shelter in place.
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Senators relieved, but reticent about impact of cuts MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana senators were relieved Monday about the limited impact of $70 million in budget cuts on the state health department, after grim forecasts that services could face deep slashing. “We honestly thought that these cuts were going to be a heck of a lot more devastating to the average citizen out there. And while they are real cuts, I think they’re a lot more palatable,� said Sen. Ronnie Johns, R-Lake Charles. But Senate Finance Committee members questioned whether the “savings� estimated by Gov. John Bel Edwards will pan out — or create budget gaps that must be filled later. Committee Chairman Eric LaFleur, D-Ville Platte, and Sen.
Jim Fannin, R-Jonesboro, both noted lawmakers heard similar talk during former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s tenure of savings that often didn’t show up, causing repeated budget problems. “Are these for real?� LaFleur asked Edwards’ chief financial adviser, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne. At another point, Fannin asked Jeff Reynolds, chief financial officer for the Department of Health and Hospitals, if he was sure about the decline in the estimated number of Medicaid patients. Fannin noted that when similar estimates have turned out to be wrong in past years, “It caused a lot of heartburn.� “This is my best estimate at this point in time,� Reynolds replied. Edwards announced the latest round of budget cuts last week, saying all $70 million in re-
ductions required to close the remaining gap before the financial year ends June 30 will fall on the Department of Health and Hospitals, known as DHH. The Democratic governor said $40 million came from lowerthan-expected Medicaid costs and more efficient department administration. The other $30 million was reduced by cutting contracts, trimming spending on the privatized LSU hospitals and tapping into more federal financing. Dardenne said he believes the numbers are realistic. He said if the estimates are wrong, the agency will have to cut somewhere else to balance its budget. Even though this year’s reductions were far less devastating than anticipated, Dardenne warned the cuts needed to close the $750 million shortfall in the fiscal year that begins July 1 would be “very drastic.�
Teams forming for First Annual Battle for the Paddle Cook-off
The Town of Lockport, along with the Lockport Police Department, will host the 1st Annual Battle for the Paddle Pastalaya, Jambalaya and Chili Cookoff, Saturday, April 2, at the Lockport Bayou Side Park, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bring your chairs and your dancing shoes and enjoy the sounds of Party With Marty D.J. Kids can also enjoy the giant water slides. Plate lunches will be sold beginning at 11a.m., consisting of white beans/rice, roasted pig,
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This year’s budget was once projected to have gaps of as much as $900 million. During a recently ended special legislative session, lawmakers raised taxes, tapped into short-term financing streams and made cuts of their own to whittle away much of the shortfall. Sen. Sharon Hewitt, R-Slidell, said she was surprised to read how the latest cuts were handled after the “doom and gloom� scenarios that had threatened to shutter the privatized LSU hospitals and to damage the state’s medical school programs. Dardenne said his office and the governor pushed DHH to cut costs in its more than $9 billion budget. Reynolds said estimates of Medicaid usage can change regularly and minor changes in such a large budget can generate hefty costs or savings.
Backlash halts removal of Confederate symbols in New Orleans
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Malvina Sapia, Lockport Kaycee Ladies Auxillary President, is pictured with Chance Breaux at the Ladies Auxiliary’s annual garage sale last year. The Auxiliary will hold their annual sale this Saturday, April 2 at the KC home on Seventh Street (behind the Lockport Ballpark) beginning at 7 a.m. Beignets and coffee, along with hotdogs and chili will be served. The First Baptist Church Youth Group will also host a garage sale at the Fellowship Hall on W. 16th St. in Larose on Friday and Saturday, April 1 and 2. Early birds are welcome on Thursday. Proceeds from the sale will help the group fund a mission trip.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Backlash against a plan to remove prominent Confederate monuments in New Orleans has been tinged by death threats, intimidation and even what may have been the torching of a contractor’s Lamborghini. For now, at least, things have gotten so nasty the city hasn’t found a contractor willing to bear the risk of tearing down the monuments. The city doesn’t have its own equipment to move them and is now in talks to find a company, even discussing doing the work at night to avoid further tumult. Further complicating the issue was a court ruling Friday that effectively put the removal on hold. Initially, it appeared the monuments would be removed quickly after the majority black City Council on Dec. 17 voted 6-1 to approve the mayor’s plan to take them down. The monuments, including towering figures of Gens. Robert E. Lee and P.G.T. Beauregard, have long been viewed by many here as symbols of racism and white supremacy.
Lafourche Parish Library named Library of the Year
Thibodaux, LA – The Lafourche Parish Public Library has won the James O. Modisette Award for Public Libraries, a state award given in recognition of continued improvement in public library service. The award is presented every two years, if merited, to a public library system that demonstrates continuous improvement in public service in a two-year period. Laura Sanders, Director of the
Lafourche Parish Public Library, and members of the Lafourche library staff accepted the award at the Louisiana Library Association’s annual conference in Baton Rouge on March 9. The Lafourche Parish Public Library last won the Modisette award in 1955. In announcing this year’s award, the Louisiana Library Association noted that the award, when given, is typically awarded
to a library system that has recently completed a physical building project. In Lafourche Parish Public Library’s case, however, it “has focused on a different type of building: a solid foundation of services, community interaction, and staff involvement.� The award focuses on the library system’s growth in a multitude of areas from 2013 to 2014. During the past few years, the library system implemented tech-
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Lockport KCs to host garage sale Sat.
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T-Ball League to conduct registration
The Independent T-Ball League will be conducting registration on Thursday, Mar. 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center. Participants must be 3 years old by June 1, for boys and girls ages 3 to 5. Contact Hilary Comeaux Boss at 696-0076 for more information.
Paddle Bayou Laf. to begin Thurs.
Registration is now open for the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) 2016 Paddle Bayou Lafourche event. The 52-mile, four-day paddling trip down the bayou begins Thursday, March 31, in Donaldsonville, and ends in Lockport on Sunday, April 3. Paddlers can register by completing the registration form at www.BTNEP.org, call 985-447-0868 or email Kristy Monier at Kristy@BTNEP.org for registration instructions. Visit the website for more information.
Volleyball registration due April 1
The deadline to register for LRD#3 adult volleyball for men and women ages 18 and older is Friday, April 1. Â Individuals and teams welcomed. Â Contact Desi Sanders at 985-665-0478 for more information.
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The Lockport KCs and Ladies Auxiliary are having a huge indoor garage sale on Saturday, April 2 at their home on Seventh Street, starting at 7 a.m. There will be beignets and coffee along with hotdogs and chili near lunchtime. There are many items to pick from so come see the treasures we have for sale.
Cook-off slated for Sat. in Lockport
The Town of Lockport, along with the Lockport Police Department, will host the 1st Annual Battle for the Paddle Pastalaya, Jambalaya and Chili Cook-off, Saturday, April 2, at the Lockport Bayou Side Park, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bring your chairs and your dancing shoes and enjoy the sounds of Party With Marty D.J. Kids can also enjoy the giant water slides. Plate lunches will be sold beginning at 11a.m., consisting of white beans/rice, roasted pig, pastalaya, jambalaya and chili. (Bring your own drinks) Register your team for the cook-off now. Registration forms are available at the Lockport Town Hall or www.lockportpolice.com or www.townoflockport.com. All proceeds will benefit the Vest for Officer’s fund and the Lockport Bayou Side Park Christmas Tree Lighting Fund.
Bark in the Park slated for Sat. in Larose
The Bark in the Park dog show is set for Saturday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Larose Regional Park. For a $5 fee, enter your dog for a fun-filled day with 20 categories ranging from Most Beautiful, Prettiest Eyes, Best Dressed, and more. There will be live demonstrations from the Sheriff’s Office Canine Unit, Sparky the Fire Dog, raffles, vendors, and even pet adoptions! Call 985-693-7355 or 985-360-8112.
Registration for swim team open until Wed.
The Larose Lasers Swim team is conducting registration through March 30 for the 2016 swim season with practice tentatively scheduled to begin April 4. Registration forms and general information can be found in the Larose Civic Center lobby or online at www.bayoucivicclub.org/se rvices/pool. The team will be coached by Jeanette Coffey
and Buffy Kennedy. For more information call 985-693-7355. Caps, goggles and swimsuits will be available for purchase at practice. Registration is open to any child up to age 18 who can swim one length of the pool unassisted.
Blues artist to perform Sat. in Lockport
Internationally acclaimed musician Spencer Bohren, a grassroots and blues artist, will return to the Bayou Playhouse for a one night only on Saturday April 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $27 at the door. The Bayou Playhouse is located at 101 Main Street in Lockport. Tickets can be purchased online at bayouplayhouse.com or by calling 1-888-992-2968.
Science camp slated for April 2 at SLHS
Excited about Science? Want to do some cool Science stuff? Feel like a real scientist and join the South Lafourche High School Math and Science Club for a day of demos and hands-on science activities on Saturday, April 2 at South Lafourche High School on the gym side. Students in grades 1st and 2nd, registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Camp is from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Students in grades 3rd to 5th, registration begins at 1 p.m. Camp is from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Camp is $8 per students and snacks will be provided. Family members in different grade groups, may attend together.
LRD3 meeting to be held Tues.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Lafourche Recreation District No. 3 will be held at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission Building, Galliano, LA on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m.
Early registration due April 6 for 5K race
La Fete du Monde 5k Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, April 16 on Church Street by the fair ground in Lockport. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with the run starting at 8:30 a.m. Beignets and drinks will be provided to all registered following race. Entry fees are $30 for pre-register by April 16, and $35 the day of the race. Shirts are guaranteed for those partici-
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LCOA posts notice of monthly meeting
The Lafourche Council on Aging will hold its annual membership meeting on April 20 at 10 a.m. at the Lafourche Council on Aging Office, 4876 Hwy. 1, Mathews, LA. Regular Board of Directors meeting will be immediately following the annual membership meeting. Contact Charlene Rodriguez at (985) 532-0457 for more information.
Guest speakers to host senior meeting April 5
The Larose Senior Center is in need of seniors aged 55 and up to keep the center active Monday through Friday. Lunch is served at 11 a.m. Activities offered include exercise from 8:309:30 a.m., lunch at 11 a.m., bingo every Tuesday at noon (except second Tuesday of the month - then it will be on Thursdays). Senior meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. and birthday parties are at 5 p.m. Hollywood Casino trips are scheduled on the second Wednesday of the month. Dates and times subject to change. Please call the center for more information at 693-4266.
Galliano Elementary School 4-H students, Caden and Koby Bruce, place 1st for their Nature Rocks poster. Â Great job, boys. Â
Galliano Elementary School 4-H student, Gracie St.Pierre, place with a rosette for her rice dish at Ground Beef Cookery. Congratulations, Gracie. Â Photos provided by GES 4-H Reporter Hunter Comeaux
Donations sought for Laf. Animal Shelter
The Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter is seeking the following items to be donated: Cat litter, dog and cat food, toys, treats, plain leashes and paper towels. Items can be dropped off at any Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office substation along with the Animal Shelter located at 934, Hwy. 3185 in Thibodaux. Also, the Shelter currently has many gorgeous and very tame cats needing homes. Call 446-3532 for more information.
Pictured are Cadet Private First Class Trevik Guidry and First Sergeant Joseph Nowakowski, the Senior Army Instructor of South Lafourche High School JROTC, helping direct traffic for Swamp Stomp on March 5. The Tarpon Battalion served concession and directed traffic to help raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation.
Cartridges, phones sought by Bell Ringers
The Bayou Bell Ringers collect printer cartridges and old cell phones to recycle. Call Pam at 985-6917239 or drop off at the G.M. Dept. of Motor Vehicles, Jimmy’s Service Station or H & R Block in Larose.
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US rig count drops 12 this week to all-time low of 464
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. dropped 12 this week to 464, a record low amid continuing price woes in the energy industry. A year ago, 1,048 rigs were active. Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Thursday 372 rigs sought oil and 92 explored for natural gas. Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Texas lost eight rigs, Oklahoma three, Alaska two and Kansas and Pennsylvania each dropped by one. Louisiana gained two
rigs and New Mexico one. Arkansas, California, Colorado, North Dakota, Ohio, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming were unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It previously bottomed out at 488 in 1999. The rig count, normally announced on Friday, was released a day early this week. _________
Town in rural southern Nevada up for sale for $8 million
CAL-NEV-ARI, Nev. (AP) — Buying your own town is as easy as buying 500 acres of vacant land located just 70 miles south of Las Vegas from the founder of a place called Cal-Nev-Ari. Nancy Kidwell is offering the entirety of her town for just $8 million. She tried to sell the property in 2010 for $17 million but couldn’t find any buyers. Now the 78-year-old has dropped
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Special delivery: Cat sent by mail survives 8 days in box
LONDON (AP) — A tough Siamese cat named Cupcake has survived eight days cooped up in a box after accidentally being sent through the mail by her British owners. Cupcake was in a box with an order of DVDs that was sent from Cornwall in southwestern England to West Sussex in south-central England.
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The recipient found a badly dehydrated Cupcake in the box along with the DVDs and contacted the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for help. The RSPCA traced the owners through the cat’s microchip. “We looked everywhere for her,� owner Julie Baggott said Sunday, adding that she felt terrible about Cupcake’s ordeal. Vets said Cupcake needed treatment but should recover fully. _________
‘American Idol’ finalist performs in his Louisiana hometown
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Thousands of fans are celebrating a Louisiana man who’s among the top four contestants of “American Idol.� The Advertiser reports that 23-year-old MacKenzie Bourg performed a concert Saturday in a downtown park in Lafayette. Mayor-President Joel Robideaux gave Bourg a key to the city. An “American Idol� crew filmed the festivities, which included a parade. Similar made-for-TV celebrations were held Saturday in Mississippi for two “American Idol� finalists from that state. _________
LSU coach: Guard Tim Quarterman leaving for NBA draft
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Johnny Jones says junior guard Tim Quarterman is leaving the Tigers with one season of eligibility remaining to enter the NBA draft. The 6-foot-6 Quarterman started 27 games this season, averaging 11.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists. He ranks 11th in career assists at LSU with 302 after three seasons. Quarterman also had 103 career steals. His assists per game this season dropped from his average of 4.0 the previ-
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ous season, largely because freshman forward Ben Simmons routinely handled the ball and initiated the offense. Quarterman’s final season at LSU ended in disappointment with the Tigers going 19-14 and missing the NCAA Tournament. Jones says he’s thankful to have coached Quarterman and hopes to see him realize his dreams of playing in the NBA. _________
Saints sign defensive tackle Fairley to 1-year contract
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says New Orleans has signed free agent defensive tackle Nick Fairley to a one-year contract.
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The 6-foot-4, 308pound Fairley is a former Auburn star and a 2011 first-round draft choice by the Detroit Lions, but was limited by foot and shoulder injuries in his first two seasons. He spent 2015 with the St. Louis Rams, playing in 15 games as a reserve. He was credited with 29 solo or assisted tackles last season, along with half a sack and a fumble recovery. In five NFL seasons, he has been credited with 14 sacks, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. Fairley was a key member of Auburn’s 2010 national championship squad, racking up a school-record 11 ½ sacks that season.
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EVERY VOTE COUNTS On the April 9th ballot, a PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL) will be presented to the 10th Ward voters for the renewal of the Special Education District No. 1 (The Center) millage.
THIS IS NOT A NEW TAX!
Every 10 years, The Center brings the operations millage up for a vote. This is a very important election for The Center and is vital for the continued services provided to The Center’s clients. Special Education District #1 uses these funds for its maintenance and operations.
On April 9th, please remember to vote! EVERY VOTE COUNTS!
Thank you for your continued support of The Center.
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“I understand how small percent changes translate into big dollars,” Hewitt said. “It does give me great hope that we can cut the budget in DHH in small percentages.” ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
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The backlash is not surprising to Bill Quigley, a Loyola University law professor and longtime civil rights activist in New Orleans who’s worked on behalf of a group demanding the monuments come down. The South has seen such resistance before, during fights over school integration and efforts in the early 1990s to racially integrate Carnival parades in New Orleans. “Fighting in the courts, fighting in the legislature, anonymous intimidation,” Quigley said. “These are from the same deck of cards that are used to stop all social change.” For all its reputation as a party city of fun and frolic, New Orleans is no stranger to social change and the tensions that come with it. It was the site of an early attempt to challenge racial segregation laws in the Plessy vs. Ferguson case and home to then-6year-old Ruby Bridges whose battle to integrate her elementary school was immortalized in a Norman Rockwell painting. New Orleans is a majority African-American city although the number of black residents has fallen since 2005’s Hurricane Katrina drove many people from the city. Mayor Mitch Landrieu, who proposed the monuments’ removal, rode to victory twice with overwhelming support from the city’s black residents. Nationally, the debate over Confederate symbols has become heated since nine parishioners were killed at a black church in South Carolina in June. South Carolina removed the Confederate flag from its statehouse grounds in the weeks after, and several Southern cities have since considered removing monuments. “There is no doubt that there is a huge amount of rage over the attack on Confederate symbols,” said Mark Potok with the Southern Poverty Law Center, an Alabama-based group that tracks extremist activity. His group counted about 360 pro-Confederate battle flag rallies across the nation in the six months after the church shootings. Such rallies were rare before then, he said. In New Orleans, things have turned particularly ugly. In early January, as it beat back legal challenges seeking to stop the removal, the city hired a contractor to remove the monuments. But H&O Investments
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LLC. of Baton Rouge soon pulled out of the job, citing death threats, “unkindly name-calling,” outrage on social media and the threat of other businesses canceling contracts. One day, several protesters came while H&O workers took measurements. Some of the protesters wore materials “with affiliation to white supremacy groups,” said Roy Maughan Jr., a lawyer for the contractor. That same day, Maughan said, “a specific articulated threat” was phoned into city authorities warning workers at the monuments to leave for their safety. On Jan. 12, H&O sent the city a letter saying it was dropping out. Then, on Jan. 19, a Lamborghini belonging to the owner of H&O Investments was set on fire. The sports car was parked outside his office near Baton Rouge, Maughan said. A national rental crane company the city had hoped to hire also refused to be involved. The FBI and local fire investigators declined to comment. No arrests have been made. After H&O withdrew, the city opened a public bid process to find a new contractor — and things got messy again. When the names of companies interested in the work turned up on a city website, businesses were reportedly slammed with emails and telephone calls denouncing their involvement. The protest was organized at least in part by Save Our Circle, a group touting thousands of supporters who want a massive monument to Lee in Lee Circle preserved in the spot where it has stood since 1884. The city closed public viewing to the bidding process and has met with contractors without disclosing their names. The mayor declined requests for an interview. Michel-Antoine GoitiaNicolas said his reasons for supporting boycotts, making calls and joining protests on behalf of the monuments are personal:
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He traces his ancestry to Beauregard, a Louisiana native who led Rebel troops at the opening of the Civil War. A prominent equestrian statue of Beauregard at the entrance to City Park is slated to be taken down. “It’s totally divided this city,” Goitia-Nicolas said of the city’s plans. Standing next to the Beauregard statue, GoitiaNicolas said he was willing to chain himself to statues to stop the removal. “Our lesson in history is that when we tear down the monuments of the past we rebuild the errors of our past,” he said. He said he was proud of Beauregard, who he said “never owned slaves.” “Why take it down? Put a statue of somebody positive in black history right here, in the midst of Beauregard, or in the midst of Lee. We support that.” Just this month, a state lawmaker began pushing a bill meant to save the monuments. And on Friday, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted an injunction sought by opponents of re-
moval. They argued that lifting and hauling the structures could cause irreparable damage that shouldn’t be risked while appeals are pending. “With this city, the way things go, it might not come down,” Lisa Huber, a 39-year-old greenhouse gardener, said as she pondered the statue of Lee atop a 60-foot-high marble column, standing in his Confederate uniform with his arms crossed, staring down the North. “I think it should come down, just because of the symbolism behind it.”
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The library also oversaw a marketing and user services campaign and programming overhaul that, in 2014, resulted in a 16 percent increase in library visits; a 63 percent increase in the number of library programs offered; and a 43 percent increase in program attendance over those of the previous year. Sanders called the
award a “tremendous honor for Lafourche and a reflection of our amazing communities, enthusiastic staff members, and dedicated library board.” “We’re constantly striving to make the Lafourche Parish Public Library a stronger library system for our residents by providing programming, activities, and centers that support learning, education, and entertainment opportunities,” she continued. “We also want to create a fun and friendly atmosphere for all ages. This award is an indication that we’re on the right track.”
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pastalaya, jambalaya and chili. (Bring your own drinks) Register your team for the cook-off now. Registration forms are available at the Lockport Town Hall or www.lockportpolice.com or www.townoflockport.com. All proceeds will benefit the Vest for Officer’s fund and the Lockport Bayou Side Park Christmas Tree Lighting Fund.
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The cause of the spill is under investigation. The Coast Guard says the spill was reported by PSC Industrial Outsourcing. The company couldn’t immediately be reached by The Associated Press early Tuesday. A stretch of the 135mile-long waterway will be closed to commercial traffic during the cleanup.
Live music and an old fashion pig roast Bring your chair and enjoy the sounds of: Party with Marty DJ Services 9am to 6pm - bring you dancing shoes Giant water slides for children Plate Lunches will be sold beginning at 11am White Beans/rice - Roasted Pig Pastalaya - Jambalaya and Chili (BYOL - Bring your own drinks) Register you team for cook-off today – registration forms available At Lockport Town Hall or www/lockportpolice.com www.townoflockport.com All proceeds benefit Vest for Officer’s fund and Lockport Bayou-Side Park Christmas Tree Lighting Fund
Lafourche Early Childhood Network ENROLLMENT CAMPAIGN 2016 - 2017
Registration is Ongoing between 9:30am and 2:30pm
Lafourche Early Childhood Network Partners
EARLY LEARNING CENTERS (that accept CCAP funding)
• Open to 6 weeks to 4 year old children • 7 participating Early Learning Centers in Lafourche Parish • Early Childhood Network Partner • Tuition assistance offered depending upon household income
EARLY LEARNING CENTERS
• Bright Ideas Learning Center • Creative Learning Preschool and Nursery • Generations Teaching Generations Preschool • Little Angels Developmental Center • Little Steps Academy • Mrs. Tut’s Circle of Learning Developmental Center • Stepping Stones Developmental Center
HEAD START
• Open to 3 and 4 year old children • Child must be 3 or 4 by September 30th • Located throughout Lafourche Parish • Family household income must be at or below federal poverty guidelines • No tuition cost to parents • Head Start serves children with disabilities
• Open to 4 year old children • Must be 4 by September 30th • Service provided at Elementary Schools throughout the Parish • No tuition cost to parents • Provides services to students with disabilities • Screening process is used to determine placement
Registration Locations HEAD START SITES
• Bayou Blue Head Start • Martin L. King Head Start • Marydale Joseph B. Jones • Myra G. Champagne • Raceland Head Start • South Lafourche Head Start •Thibodaux Head Start
PUBLIC PRE-K
PUBLIC PRE-K SITES
• Bayou Blue Elementary • Bayou Boeuf Elementary • Chackbay Elementary • Cut Off Elementary • Galliano Elementary • GM Lower Elementary • North Larose Elementary • South Larose Elementary • Lockport Lower Elementary • Raceland Lower Elementary • St. Charles Elementary • South Thibodaux Elementary • Thibodaux Elementary • WS Lafargue Elementary
Required Registration Documents
EARLY LEARNING CENTERS • Child’s Immunization
HEAD START PROGRAM • Birth Certificate • Child’s Immunization • Child’s Social Security Card • Family Household Income
PUBLIC PRE-K
• Birth Certificate • Child’s Immunization • Child’s Social Security Card • Proof of Residence/Address (Electric Bill)
All Public Pre K programs and Head Start are state and/or federally funded; therefore, there are limited openings available at each site. Completing an application does not guarantee placement.
Is a budget-billing plan from your utility company a good idea?
PRACTICAL MONEY MATTERS
During a particularly cold winter or hot summer, you open your utility bill with a sense of dread. Is it time to consider your utility company’s budgetbilling plan? Maybe so, but do your homework first. Here’s how a utility company’s budget-billing plan generally works. Your chosen utility company considers your energy usage patterns over a given period, adds in projections for their wholesale energy costs and your region’s future weather patterns. Based on those calculations, your utility company comes up with an average monthly payment that allows a customer to even out monthly utility payments over a specific time period, usually a year. It may sound good, and for many customers, it adds some stability to their monthly bill payments. However, here’s where a budget-billing plan can go wrong. If you see that fixed monthly payment and think you don’t have to watch your energy usage at
all, think again. After all, your utility is still reading your meter and you might be in for a rude awakening when your budget-billing period ends. You might owe extra money. Here are some questions to ask before you sign up for any budget-billing plan: How well do you understand your current bill? Every utility company designs its bills somewhat differently based on state regulations and the type of energy product being sold. Depending on the community, a variety of utility companies might be competing for your business. Still, many of us rip open our gas, electric or other energy bills without understanding the basics of what we’re being charged and why. But it’s important to try. It makes sense to study your local utilities company’s charging practices in general – including those specific to competing providers. Also, if there are qualified energy advocacy groups in your state or
Carver Meet Dean Savoie
Dean Savoie has been carving for nearly a decade. He has carved numerous types of species but his preferred subject is the Blue Winged Teal. He carves objects in various styles inc l u d i n g decorative, working and old style. Dean sells some of his work to collectors but mostly takes part in the hobby for enjoyment. His proudest carving moment was when he was awarded second place in a world-wide competition as a novice in the decorative division.
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“Carving helps to preserve our culture and heritage and also produce beautiful pieces of art,� he said. Dean is part of a group of carvers that promotes Cajun heritage, decoys, carving and keeping the age-old tradition thriving. The group also sponsors the Cajun Heritage Festival, which is entering its 40th year.
Cajun Heritage Festival June 3-5, 2016 Larose Civic Center
As part of the 40th Anniversary Cajun Heritage Festival celebration, a carver spotlight will be published twice each month.
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community, see whether they offer any specific advice on local utility company practices and how to keep your cost of service low. Evaluate the budgetbilling plan closely. Ask the following questions: What happens if my actual utility costs exceed the amount I’m paying each month on my billing plan? As mentioned, your utility company will continue to measure your usage on its metering system. If your usage exceeds that budget estimate for any reason, you could face what amounts to a balloon payment covering what you still owe at yearend. If so, your budget-billing plan could put you in debt. Are there monthly or annual fees in connection with this plan? What are they and what do they cover? Paying anywhere from $5 to $10 a month to be on a “budget� plan should give you pause. Understand any and all fees before you pay them. What factors go into setting my monthly average? How many years of payments go into that calculation, and what other factors apply to set the amount you want me to pay? In the way many normal utility bills can be a mystery, so can your budget-billing payment. See how well your utility can explain how they would set your bill. If my budget bill and actual utility cost are getting seriously out of whack, do you let me know, or is there a way I can check that? If your budget-billing payment is actually putting you in the red due to a cold or heat snap or some other factor, it’s best to know that before the end of your term. Are you building any weather forecasting into my budget-billing estimate? Are you projecting any weather extremes in the coming year? Say I manage to come in under your monthly budget-billing estimate. Do I get my money back? Consider an alternative – your own budget plan. Locate your bills for the last year or two and average your payments, plugging them into your monthly household budget. On the months where your costs come in below your average, deposit the difference into a savings or money market account to cover future months where there could be overages.
It’s clearly an experiment – after all, no one knows whether the years ahead will bring mild or ferocious weather or how world events might affect wholesale energy prices. But you’ll be in control of every dime and potentially earning a little interest on
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anything you don’t spend. Your utility’s budget plan probably won’t do that for you. Bottom line: Utility budget-billing plans might be a good idea for homeowners and renters who want a little more predictability in their monthly
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Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney.
South Lafourche Relay for Life encourages public to attend cancer survivors’ parade Cancer survivors encouraged to register and participate in event The South Lafourche Relay for Life Event leadership team invites the public to view its one of a kind cancer survivors’ parade that will take place on Saturday, April 9 at 6 p.m. The parade route will begin with line up at the Lafourche Parish Public Library South Lafourche Branch (behind Burger King in Galliano) and will cross the South Lafourche Lift Bridge heading North onto La. Highway 1 until it arrives at the Larose Lift Bridge where it will cross over to Louisiana Highway 308 ending at the Larose Civic Center located at 307 East 5th Street. Survivors who would like to ride in this fun filled, high-energy parade should call ahead to register with Polly Danos at 985-258-6558 or Carol Guidry at 985-791-5598. All local festival queens are invited to ride as well as survivors, classic cars and dune buggies. The highlight of this parade will include Mardi Gras beads and prizes being thrown to parade goers along the route with a welcome to follow the route to the annual South Lafourche Relay for Life event that will be taking place under the Larose Regional Park Pavilion from noon until 10 p.m. Admission and parking
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are free to all with event attendees encouraged to bring a chair and pass a good time with food, live
music, games, children’s events and more! This is not just a 5K, it’s a FIGHT to the FINISH!
Cancer survivors Mary Messner and Polly Danos are Hunting for a Cure at last year’s Relay for Event at the Larose Regional Park.
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ROW 1 Clel Acosta, MD, Anesthesiology Steven Alevizon, MD, Gynecology Richard Arceneaux, MD, Ophthalmology Anne-Marie Ardoin, MD, Pediatrics Gerardo Arias, MD, Medical Oncology Satish Arora, MD, Ophthalmology Blain Arthurs, MD, Radiology Amy Ashton, MD, Obstetrics/Gynecology Deepak Awasthi, MD, Neurosurgery LaSandra Barton, MD, Pulmonology David Baughman, MD, DDS, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Matthew Beyer, MD, Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology) William Bisland Jr., MD, General/Laparoscopic/Bariatric Surgery John Bloss, MD, Obstetrics/Gynecology Anne Boudreaux, MD, Pediatrics Chester Boudreaux, MD, Internal Medicine ROW 2 Jorge Bravo II, MD, Anesthesiology Vance Broussard, MD, Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology) Thomas Gregory Chaisson, MD, Internal Medicine Laura Chauvin, MD, Medical Oncology/Hematology Todd Cowen, MD, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation/Pain Management Brian Crenshaw, MD, Anesthesiology Kenneth Cruse, MD, Pediatrics Adolfo Cuadra, MD, Pain Management Kimberly Dalmau, MD, Gastroenterology Nguyen Dang, MD, Radiation Oncology Richard DeMoss, MD, Pathology Bart Denys, MD, Cardiology Catherine Diebold, MD, Obstetrics/Gynecology Gregory Dobard, MD, Radiology Thomas Donner, MD, Neurosurgery Keith Duplantis, MD, Pain Management
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ROW 8 Justin Tenney, MD, Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology) Alvin Timothy, MD, Cardiology Justin Toups, Gastroenterology Allen Vander, MD, Nephrology Radha Vanukuri, MD, Internal Medicine James Viglianco, MD, General/Bariatric Surgery Roland Waguespack Jr., MD, Family Practice Chester Weimer, MD, Urology Kenneth Wong, MD, Cardiology Elizabeth Zabel, MD, Obstetrics/Gynecology Guy Zeringue III, MD, Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
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“In a Small Pond” And Life Goes On By Leroy Martin
My career with Decca Records: … There was none! The “Titanic” (Country Music Industry) hit an iceberg (Rock & Roll music) in 1954 and the iceberg won! I watched as country music was nearly destroyed and the recording companies dropped 60% of their country artists, including our own Vin Bruce whose Columbia contract was terminated in 1956. Country music radio stations decreased by 60% and Hank Snow played at the Golden Meadow American Legion for 10 people. Other major country music artists suffered the same fate nationwide. The last I heard from Troy Martin was in 1954 when he informed me that
Decca records was watching Vin Bruce’s sales and that if his current release broke out of his region they would exercise my option and sign me. Vin didn’t and Decca didn’t and we moved on, but our musical careers were not over and our best years were still ahead as I will write about in future columns. Back home, Vin went into business operating a service station and playing music at a local nightclub. I got a job as Chief Deputy Assessor of Lafourche Parish in March of 1953, a job that lasted 47 years and led to my election as Assessor in 1983. I retired on December 31, 2000. In the early 2000s, my wife’s health declined and I
WASHINGTON — It’s a difficult topic for many to discuss let alone take action on. What are your legal health care wishes in the unfortunate chance you are incapacitated and can’t speak or act for yourself? With the nation’s elderly population increasing,
America’s emergency physicians urge adults of any age to get their affairs in order when it comes to advance directives. “A living will expresses your own health care wishes in written form if you were unable to verbally do so yourself, said Jay Kaplan, MD, FACEP, president of the American College of Emergency Physicians. “If you were in a coma from an accident, for example, and never wanted a feeding tube — your living will would need to say that.” Only about a quarter (26 percent) of Americans currently have an advance directive — like a living will, according to a 2014 study by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Lack of awareness was the top reason for why the majority do not. National Healthcare Decisions Day is April
stayed home to take care of her, but I almost drove her crazy around the house with years of just watching T.V., listening to radio and reading anything I could get my hands on. Even in the bathroom when I had nothing else, I read labels on tubes of toothpaste and Fixodent, (I’m 86 remember?) bottles of mouth wash, shave lotion and the most audacious of all, reading the ten page folded instruction and warning sheet in boxes of prescription medicine, which, believe me, can scare you to not even put a Tic Tac in your mouth. By 2006, with the help and advice of my grandchildren I had learned, somewhat, how to exist in the computer age and at the request of my former record label, I embarked on gathering material for a double C.D. for which I spent the next three years of my life. With Facebook, I began communicating with new friends, since most of my old friends had passed
away. In 2014, an opportunity arose to write a weekly column for The Lafourche Gazette and I gladly took it. Editor Vicki Chaisson and I agreed on the title In a Small Pond. I did not use the first half of that old saying, thinking it might sound egoistic and she added a sub title, The Musical, Political and Cultural Memoirs of a Bayou Cajun. It has appeared every week since July of 2014. This is my 89th column and I have barely touched on my many experiences with various personalities and events in my life between 1953 and 2000. Thanks to the Gazette, every one of my columns are available online. If you own a computer or have access to one, like in our great library system, and wish to look back or catch up on past columns, here’s how: Type www.TLGnewspaper .com in your search engine’s address bar and you’ll be taken to the Gazette’s home screen.
16th. There’s a push to help people across the United States put in place an advance directive now before it is too late. What is an Advance Directive? An advance directive is a legal document stating your medical wishes if you were unable to express them yourself. They would include a power of attorney and living will. It states to your doctor and/or any health care worker what type of care you would want (i.e. no breathing tube, etc.) if you were too ill to tell someone yourself. You should know you are also able to change the documents at any time. It is also written when you are deemed competent and able to understand what these decisions mean and how they will affect you. Also, it is recommended you give a copy of the advance directive to someone (i.e. your doctor) so your wishes can be properly carried out (do not leave your advance directive in a safety deposit box where no one would be able to find it). However, each state has slightly different variations to their advance directive laws, so please refer to your local governmental authority or www.uslivingwillregistry.com/ for further details. What is a Living Will? A living will expresses your own healthcare wishes if you were unable to do so yourself in the written form. For example, if you were in a coma (let’s say, from an accident) and you never wanted to have a feeding tube placed. If you stated this in your living will, then a feeding tube will not be placed if this was documented in your living will advance directive. Some other living will directives may include whether or not to undergo dialysis, to donate any of your tissue or organs, and/or whether to have your heart restarted (either chemically or electrically) if it ever stopped. Again, your living will can be changed at any time and again, refer to your local state laws for specific governmental details. What is a Power of Attorney? A power of attorney is someone you trust (usually a family member or close friend, greater than 18 years of age) to make medical decisions for you if you were ever unable to yourself. For example, let’s say you became suddenly ill and unable to breathe (and speak) on your own. Your power of attorney is contacted. If the power of attorney knows you never wanted to have a breathing tube placed, they would be able to tell the healthcare pro-
fessionals taking care, making sure your wishes are fulfilled. Of note, in some states, if you have a living will AND a power of attorney, the power of attorney’s opinion may trump that of your living will. For instance, if you come through an emergency department unconscious, and your living will states you don’t want your heart restarted, but your power of attorney states you DO, then your heart would try to be restarted. There are state specific guidelines for this appointment as well, so again contact your local state governmental agency for additional information.
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Once there, go to the columns tab and you’ll be moved to a new page. Scroll down to the second header In a Small Pond and voila! All of my past columns are available on the World Wide Web. If you are using a smart phone to access the website, go to the home screen then click on the down arrow that says menu, then columns, then click on In a Small Pond. If you don’t own or have access to a computer, mail a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Leroy
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Martin, 150 West 214th Street, Galliano, Louisiana 70354. Just enclose a note telling me the subject as you remember it about that particular column or the date (approximant) it appeared. I’ll print and mail you a copy. I have nothing better to do and it would be a pleasure. I enjoy writing the column and the nice comments my readers have submitted, but how long can I continue is a decision to be made by a higher authority. Stand by! BYE NOW!
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SAMPLE BALLOT LAFOURCHE PARISH WARD 10 APRIL 9, 2016 ELECTION Member Greater Lafourche Port Commission, Div. D
Rodney Gisclair, Sr.
Jimmy “T-Jim” Lafont
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
HOMES
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: 171 Virginia St., Larose. 1800 sq.ft. All electric, brick house, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living room, patio, large barn, 2 story with wing. $165,000. Call 504-442-4317. _________________ House for Sale: 125 W. 65th Street, Cut Off. 1400 sqft., 3BR, 2ba., fenced yard with 20x20 shed with loft and 1/2 bath. $130,000. Contact 985-691-2157 or 985291-0049. _________________ Home For Sale: Larose- New Construction- Low Down Payment- Excellent Location- Easy Maintenance- 2 Bedroom – 1 Bath- 80x80 Lot. Call (985) 264-6200 or (985) 665-7771. _________________
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., $ 3 0 0 0 / m t h , $1000/dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-665-7375. _________________ Business For Sale: Big Shots Bar business for sale in Golden Meadow. Turn key. Serious buyers only. Contacy Toby Billiot at 985-6771682. _________________
LAND
Double Lot for Sale: approx. 120’x131’ on North Cedar Street in Lockport. $29,000 firm. Call 985-5322491. _________________
FOR RENT
Mobile Home For Rent: $1000/mth (utilities included). $500 / deposit. Partially furnished. Pets welcome. Located in Cut Off. Contact Penny at 985-278-0122 for more info. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, newly renovated, quiet neighborhood, no smoking, no pets, background checks, lawn care included. $1100/mth. Call 475-7272 or 985637-7273. _________________
Camp For Rent in Cheniere. Waterfront. Daily, Weekly, or Monthly. Call 504289-0688 or 504-3245694. 3 bd., 2 ba., kitchen, den. Sleeps 10. TV’s and AC in each room. No pets. _________________ Apartment For rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. Located at 102 West 4th St., Westside Apts., Apt. 4 is available for $675/ mth., $600 damage deposit. By application only. Call 985691-3104. _________________ House For Rent: 2 bd., 1.5 ba., utility, kitchen, dining and living room combined, central air and heat. 2 miles north of Intracoastal bridge on LA 1. Call 691-1256 for application and viewing. _________________
9400sqft Home For Sale in Cut Off
This 4BR, 4ba. home is immaculately styled and designed. Lots of gorgeous furniture and most appliances stay. It includes a huge fenced in yard, in-ground pool, landscaped lights, security lighting, a huge barn with several car spaces as well as a motor home space with an RV washing area, walk-in fridge, workshop and much more.
$1,360,000
Call Addy Legendre or Lisa Plaisance for a showing!
985-691-3873 985-691-4947 Since 1916
200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107
Newly built apartments for rent: 2BR, all new appliances, w/d, quiet neighborhood, lots of land. $850/mo and $850/ dep. FMI call Dustin at 985-258-7638. _________________
For Rent: 1 bd., partly furnished. All utilities paid. $650/mth., $400/dep. No pets. 985-632-2158. _________________ For Rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. $700/mth. $500/dep. Galliano area. Next to Lady of the Sea. 985677-0915. _________________ 1 Bd. Apt. For Rent: All appliances. $600/mth. Cut Off area. Call 985-6370073. _________________ Apts. For Rent: In Grand Isle. Utilities paid. 2 bd., 1 ba.$1,000/mth., $1,000/deposit. Studio room- $800/mth., $800/deposit. Call 278-9762. _________________ Apt. For rent: partly furnished. $475/mth., $50/ deposit. For two people. East 7th Street. 693-4357. _________________ For Rent: 1 bd., 1 ba. No smoking. No pets. With appliances. $550/mth., $400/dep. Larose. Call 985-6962270. _________________ (2) Apts. For Rent: 1 br, in Larose. At 410 & 412 W. 14th St., FMI call 985-991-8119. _________________
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 _________________
Trailer For Rent: 3 bd., 1.5 ba. In Galliano area. $700/mth., $500/dep. For more info, call 985-2788664. _________________ For Rent: in Cut Off area. 2 bd., 2 ba., mobile home. No pets. No smoking. $600 deposit. $850 a month with appliance. 985696-2270. _________________ 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. _________________
Large 2BR, 1 ba. apt. for rent: Units have washer / dryer, range, fridge, microwave and dishwasher. Pets welcome. To see pics go to www.coteblancheapartments.com. One unfurnished unit and one furnished unit available. Call Bill at 985-325-5626. _________________
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. _________________ 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. _________________ For Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba. furnished, executive home. $1800/mth., $1000/dep. All utilities included. Call (985) 632-6188. _________________ REDUCED! For Rent: 3 bd., 1 ba., large yard, shed, carport, central A/C. Golden Meadow. Newly renovated house. Wood floors. Appliances included. Great neighborhood. $950/ mth., $950/ dep. Call 985-2321948. _________________ Bayou Inn is now an apartment complex and has units (efficiency, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom) ready for rental. Call 985-2780433 for more information. Prices starting at $550/ mth, plus deposit. Utilities included. _________________
–Now Hiring–
Qualified Lead Builders, Foreman and Supervisiors for our Scaffolding Division All applicants applying for oshore must hold a current TWIC card.
Since 1916
985-691-3873
Addy Legendre, Realtor 200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off | 985-325-7107
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
MLS 117739: Located on East Main St. in Cut Off, this commercial building was totally renovated in 2013 to include ceramic flooring, full kitchen and a bath and a half. It’s walk in ready. Exterior made of pre-engineered steel and is situated on a concrete slab. Includes all furniture and fixtures with full price offer. Owners will consider leasing property. $260,000. MLS 114683: Located on Hwy. 308 in Golden Meadow, this 3,925 sqft steel warehouse is situated on an 86’x165’ lot. Property includes bulkhead, inside storage, living space and a marine dock. The property has plenty of parking and a 40x25 covered parking area. It also has a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. $105,000.
MLS 116370: A 16,186 sqft. pre-engineered steel building rated for 150mph winds includes a 5,000 sqft freezer used to store up to 1.5 million pounds of frozen seafood, a generator and all equipment in the building. There is also a loading dock, plenty parking and a huge warehouse. $1,250,000. MLS 116383: This 4,093 sqft bunk house located on Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow sits on a 266’X841’ tract of land. The property is located north of the flood gates and was originally constructed as a church then later converted into a bunk house. The interior was redesigned to create 10 bedrooms, a men’s bathroom and 3 showers, a woman’s bath, a dining hall, living room and kitchen, a laundry and storage room. Could easily be converted into an office building. $500,000. MLS 116384: This facility was originally used as a paper mill and is currently being used as storage. It has 188.894 sqft and 18 buildings. It also has 300,000 sqft of limestone stabalization, 125,000 sqft of concrete parking and 5900 ft of chain link fencing. There is a total of 42 acres, bayouside, road frontage on Hwy. 308, a gurest house, plenty room for expansion or rentals. Site can accommodate almost any typre of enterprise, whether light or heavy. $3,200,000.
LAND
MLS 112501: 5-10 acres of property located in Cut Off on Hwy. 3235. $100,000.
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
MLS 121017: This charming cottage in Galliano includes bayouside property and a totally renovated interior. It has blown-in insulation, new floors, new lighting fixtures, fresh paint, a new kitchen that offers a farm sink, stainless appliances, new cabinetry and new counter tops. A new adition includes a family room and office. The master bath features a soaking tub and separate shower. The home has an attic fan as well as a covered porch at 2 of the 3 entrances. The yard is fenced and shady and the list goes on! $139,800 MLS 120782: This 9400 sqft., 4BR, 4ba. home in Cut Off is immaculately styled and designed. Lots of gorgeous furniture and most appliances to stay. It includes a huge fenced yard, in-ground pool, landscaped lights, security lighting, a huge barn with several car spaces as well as a motor home space with an RV washing area, walk-in fridge, workshop and much more. $1,360,000
Applicants can apply at: 280 Ford Industrial Rd., Morgan City, LA 70380 www.gulfsouthservices.net • email resume to: employment@gssimail.net • 985-354-4043
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!
CROSBY TUGS LLC
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. _________________
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. _________________ 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. _________________ 1 & 2 bd., Apt/ House. Starting at $400/ mth., plus utilites. FMI call (985) 537-9259. Central Lafourche area. _________________ 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. _________________
MERCHANDISE
Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 each or $8 each for 15 or more. Call FMI 985-6937229. _________________ Power Wheelchair For Sale, needs battery. Asking $2000, originally pd. $6400. Call 985-632-6619. Negotiable. _________________ Creole Peach Trees For Sale: $5 each. 985-691-9466. _________________ 55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 291-1329 for more information. _________________
GARAGE SALES
Garage Sale: Friday and Saturday, April 1 and 2. Across from Frank’s Supermarket in Lockport. 8 am to 2 pm. Lots of everything. _________________
WE NEED
YOU!
Daily Comet
Yard Sale: Friday and Saturday, April 1 and 2, from 7:30 am to 2 pm. Hwy 308, D3rd LE house by Mathews CEL N A C bridge. Clothes, dishes, books, vintage items, embroidery machine, fabrice, lace trim. _________________ 3 Family Yard Sale: 359 Leblanc Dr., Lockport (off LA 1 across from Bollinger Shipyard). Friday, April 1, from 7am to 4pm (weather permitting), and Saturday, April 2, from 7am to 4pm. Dishes, toys, knick knacks, purses, clothes, shoes, pineapple plants and furniture. _________________ Garage Sale: Wed. March 30 and Thurs., March 31. Lots of stuff. Too much to mention. After 12pm on Wed. and all dau Thursday. 226 West 183 & West 184. Cancelled if rains. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs., March 31 from 8am to 2pm at 324 East 36th St. (2 story white house). Girls 3T clothes, jewelry, plus lots more. _________________ The Lockport KC’s and Ladies Auxiliary are having a huge indoor garage sale on Saturday, April 2 at their home on Seventh St., starting at 7am. There will be beignets and coffee along with hotdogs and chili near lunchtime. There are many items to pick from, so come see the treasures we have for sale. _________________ Garage Sale to benefit First Baptist Church Youth Group for Mission trip. Friday and Saturday, April 1 and 2. Early birds welcomed Thursday. West 16th St. in Larose in fellowship hall. Lots of everything. _________________
HELP WANTED
Looking for a mature, experienced person to handle secretarial duties as well as sales at a furniture store. Must be responsible, reliable and professional. Fax resume to 985-5323475 or mail to Secretary, P.O. Box 184, Lockport, LA 70374. _________________
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
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
Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer
Accepting Applications for
CDL DRIVER
Southern Guard Service, Inc is currently accepting resumes and applications for selfmotivated High Level Security Officer positions. Potential candidates should have: Prior Law Enforcement or Military Experience OR Supervisory/ Management skills in the oilfield or security industry. Candidates must have excellent computer, verbal and written communication skills. Potential candidates must be willing to work either day or night shifts. All potential candidates must apply in person at Southern Guard Service’s office, located at 109 West 12th St., Larose. Between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday) E.O.E. M/F/H/V _________________ HUB Enterprises, a leading security company, is now hiring Full-Time Security Guards, armed and unarmed to fill immediate openings in the Lafourche area. Licensed security guards are urged to apply, but experience is not necessary. Must have a valid driver’s license, clean criminal history and reliable transportation. Call 1800-759-3660, fax resume to 1-800-706-6106 or email to securityjobs @hubenterprises.com _________________ The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. has a job opening for a homemaker in the Larose / Cut Off area. This job is for 20 hours per week at $9.72 per hour. Must be able to pass preemployment drug test. Must have reliable transportation. Must provide proof of liability insurance. Must have clean driving record. Application will be taken at the Lafourche Council on Aging office in Raceland. Deadline to apply is Monday, April 4, 2016 at 12 noon. Call 985-532-0458 for more info. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Manager Trainees. Call 985632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985632-7305. _________________
Office: 985-693-7229 Fax: 985-693-8282
www.thelafourchegazette.com 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. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Hosanna Nails in Lockport is looking for a Nail Technician/ Manicurists for full time, part time or weekends. Please call Alex at 985-226-7918, between 10am and 5pm. _________________ 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. _________________
Precision Crane oers compe ve pay and beneďŹ ts package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply in person at: 11904 Hwy 308 Larose, LA 70373 (985) 693-5691
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 _________________ 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. _________________
Cash Paid for Junk Cars Dead or Alive!
985-637-0164 Call Brad Watson
CROSBY TUGS LLC
Accepting applications for
All applicants must have a valid Driver’s License, TWIC and possess a current OSHA and ANSI Inspector Cer fica on
SERVICES
Free Pick Up For Old / Junk Cars
PRECISION CRANE & HYDRAULICS, LLC
EXPERIENCED Fric on Crane / Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Hairsty lists wanted for men’s salon. Call 985-6961015. _________________ 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. _________________
Accepting Applications for
Certified Friction Crane Operator 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
Cobra Inland Construction, LLC 985-258-3418 • • • • • •
Excavator Services Bulldozer Work Foundation Work Pile Driving Bulk Head Work Land Clearing and Leveling
Full Time Position
Applicants must be reliable and have a clean driving record. This position is required to have a Class A CDL license. Will be required to transport personnel, visitors, supplies, equipment and/or groceries to various locations. Will also be required to make overnight drives and extended trips requiring irregular hours. Other duties will be assigned as needed. 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
• Specializing in Cathodic Protection, Chemical Injection & Sales, Right of Way and Pipeline Maintenance, Pipeline Construction, and Heavy Equipment Operations. • Immediate openings for our Construction Division.
• ALL applicants must have a TWIC card.
Apply in person at 942 HWY 90 East, Raceland, LA 70394, email resume to: angelav@southernpipelineservices.com, or call 985-537-6555 for an application.
Home For Sale in Lake Eddins Community in Pachuta, MS.
2688 sqft. living area, 3BR, 3ba. Includes 160’x5’ pier with covered area and running water. Closed garage and boat house, Most appliances and furniture stay with house. Underground storm shelter, 125’ wide lot.
$395,000 Call 985-691-1626 For More Information.
CLASSIFIED ADS
Tony’s Carpentry Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, plumbing, painting and pressure washing. Call 985-2787188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________ Bourgeois Tree Service Over 10 years experience in tree removal, trimming and stump grinding. We also pressure wash and paint. Inquire about any odd jobs. We also provide debris removal service. Joshua Bourgeois985-258-7311 or Erin504-957-2304 _________________ Barrios Carpentry Sheetrock, siding, windows, doors, decks, porches, patios and all renovations and repairs. 985-691-8126 or 985696-5560. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Need your lawn cut and trimmed? Call Grasshoppers! 985-696-1298 Licensed & insured. Free estimates.
Curry’s Painting Service New construction, remodels, interior- exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing, new & repair. Experienced. Call 985-258-0465 or 985258-6414. _________________ Quality Roofing By Kernny Comardelle Metal roofing, small jobs & repairs. Call 986-696-7912. Leave message. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ 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 Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming. Any size. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________
Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children, age’s infant to school age. Call 985-696-1984, ask for Lee. _________________
Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Need a Small Job Done? Carpentry, painting, pressure washing and more- Big or small. I’m Back! Call Rosie at 985-696-1873. _________________
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! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________
PRAYERS
THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention here). Take it dear Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it, then in your own merciful eyes. It will become your favor not mine. Amen Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favor will be granted. Never known to fail. Amen _________________________
OBITUARIES
MEMORIALS
In Memory Of
ARNOLD J. CHIASSON
Born: 3/30/32 Died: 1/31/13 They say that time is a healer, but as time goes on, I seem to face the fact that you are gone. Gone forever, never to celebrate our birthday together again, your twin sister, Arnic Sevin. Until we meet again, wishing you a Happy Heavenly Birthday Arnold. Loving and missing you always. Forgetting you is impossible. Your twin sister, Arnic Sevin; son, Carl Chiasson; grandsons, Carlon and Jon Chiasson; granddaughter, Falon Chiasson; daughter in law, Mary Chiasson; relatives and friends __________
FAYE PIZANI Faye Pitre Pizani, 68, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on March 26, 2016. Visitation took place on March 29 at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral services was held at 5:00 p.m. with cremation following and burial at Cheramie Cemetery at a later date. She is survived by her sons, Scott James Pizani and wife Nicole Marie Pizani and Christopher James Pizani and wife Melissa Ann Pizani; grandchildren, Adam James Pizani and wife Casey Mayfield Pizani, Kamryn Nicole Pizani, and Gabrielle Jolie Pizani; great grandchildren, Kai James Pizani and Asher Scott Pizani; brother, Edward “Joe� Pitre; and sisters, Catherine Serigny and Ethel Pitre Vega. She was preceded in death by her husband of 21 years. Calvin James Pizani; and parents, Eusebe Pitre and Irene Pitre Savoie. In lieu of flower the family asks for donations to the American Cancer Society in Mrs. Faye’s name. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ____________________
In Loving Memory of
STEVEN ST. PIERRE, SR.
Born: 12/28/39 Died: 04/01/97 If we could write a story, it would be the greatest ever told; Of a kind and loving Dad, who had a heart of gold. We could write a million pages, but still be unable to say, Just how much we love and miss you, every single day. We will remember all you taught us, we’re hurt but won’t be sad. Because you’ll send us down the answers, and you’ll always be our dad. Love and Miss you Always, Your wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends __________
JOYCE FULLILOVE Joyce Galliano Fullilove, 85, a native of Galliano and resident of Lockport, died on March 24, 2016 at 10:24 p.m. Visitation was on Wednesday, March 30, from 9:00 a.m. until funeral service time. Funeral Mass will begin 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery.
She is survived by her son; Steve “Frog� Fullilove (Delene); grandchildren, Timmy Fullilove (Amy), Lisa F. Richoux (Mike), Ross Fullilove (Marci), Wade Fullilove (Brandi), and Dakota Fullilove; granddaughter in law, Allison Fullilove; sisters, Doris Hagen and Henrietta Oster; 13 greatgrandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde L. Fullilove; parents, Pierre, Sr. and Selima Ledet Galliano; son, Clyde J. “Chumpy� Fullilove; grandchild, Joey Fullilove; brothers, Bud, Smiley, Ernest and Horace Galliano; sisters, Sally Armentor, Clarice Gisclair, Angelina Danos, Rena Galliano and Nancy Surles. Mrs. Joyce’s family was her main interest. She never met a stranger. A special thank you to Notre Dame Hospice and her sitters, Tatum Adams, Jada Martin, Cindy Serigny, and Dolly Schouest. Thanks to all who showed love and support to her and her family at this difficult time. ____________________
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ISMAY FOLSE Ismay P. “Blackie� Folse, 82, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland passed away on Sunday, March 27. Visitation was held at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 29 from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. with burial in St. Mary Cemetery. She is survived by her son, David Folse (Valerie); daughters, Susan Falgout (Patrick), Donna Labat (Jan), Peggy Blanchard (Paul), Melissa Vial (Kenneth); daughter-in-law, Jill Folse; brothers, L.P. Pellegrin Jr., Terry Pellegrin; sister, Enid LeBlanc; 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Levis, Sr. and Edna Boudreaux; son, Wayne Folse; brothers, Bruce Pellegrin, Vergis Pellegrin; sister, Ruth Marlborough. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer’s Association are requested. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ____________________
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Lockport man charged with fourth DWI
At around 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, deputies traveling along LA Highway 1 in the Lockport area conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle, and made contact with the driver who was identified as Marco Maldonado, 28, of Lockport. He was exhibiting signs commonly associated with impairment, and he admit-
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 22, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Tajahonna Sylvester, 18, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts); simple criminal damage to property. Brent Bowles, 26, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Davin Roberts, 33, Lockport. Violation of probation/parole. Tiffany Shows, 33, Thibodaux. Theft; theft of a motor vehicle. Joel Barrios, 26, Des Allemands. Violation of probation/parole (2 cts.); contempt of court. Marvin Bourg, 55, Cut Off. Domestic abuse battery. Alfred Landry, 48, Napoleonville. Violation of protective orders. 22, Kendell Thibodaux, Houma. Fugitive from justice. Reed Wood, 43, Cut Off. Aggravated second degree battery. Thibodaux Police Department Della Lee, 52, Thibodaux. Theft of goods (2 cts.). MARCH 23, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Elizabeth Barrios, 68, Des Allmands. Simple battery. Tiffany Shows, 33, Houma. Fugitive Terrebonne Parish (2 cts.). Freddie Luther, 48, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Derek Adams, 33, Thibodaux. Simple criminal damage to property; domestic abuse battery involving strangulation; driver must be licensed; resisting an officer; turning movements and required signals. Jodie Savoie, 37, Lockport. Violation of protective order (2 cts). Robert Boudreaux, 49 Lockport. Contempt of court. Candice Dansereau, 26, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Philip Joseph, 30, Opelousas. Violation of probation/parole. Bryon Smith, 25, Thibodaux. Enter/remain after being forbidden. Darinesha Robertson, 21, Thibodaux. Illegal possession of stolen things. Jermaine Miles, 22, Thibodaux. Illegal possession of stolen things; resisting an officer. Davontae Poindexter, 25, Houma. Home invasion. Matthew Garces, 25, Belle Chasse. Contempt of court; fugitive of Lafayette Parish. Dustin Bouziga, 31, Galliano. Contempt of court (2 cts). Tremaine Thomas, 34, Napoleonville. Fugitive of Assumption Parish. Janie Cheramie, 32, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Roland Price, 46, Thibodaux.
ted to drinking prior to driving. He also admitted his license had been suspended due to a previous DWI arrest, and that he was required to use an ignition interlock device, but the vehicle did not have one. Maldonado refused to submit to either a field sobriety test or a breathalyzer test, and deputies obtained a warrant
Attempted simple robbery. Zachary Faucheaux, 27, Thibodaux. Possession of methamphetamine; owner to secure registration; contempt of court (2 cts). Probation & Parole Bambi Breaux, 35, Larose. Violation of probation/ parole. MARCH 24, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Amy Danos, 29, Golden Meadow. Violation of probation and parole; resisting an officer. Lawrence Brickley, 51, Raceland. Contempt of court. Dale Rogers, Jr., 29, Montegut. Enter/ remain after being forbidden; theft of a motor vehicle. Alfred Starks, 24, Labadieville. Simple burglary; SCDTP. Wilbert smith, Jr., 32, Labadieville. Possession of marijuana (1st); illegal carrying of weapon in presence of controlled dangerous substance; headlights required; possession of drug paraphernalia. Steven Theriot, 53, Larose. Contempt of court. Parnell Chambers, Jr., 33, Raceland. Public intimidation. Thibodaux Police Department Delvin Edmond, 24, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. MARCH 25, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Peggy Caine, 46, Raceland. Contempt of court. Jacob Chouest, 22, Larose. Contempt of court. Royce Benoit, 34, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Jarod Larose, 35, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole. Kelsea Richard, 25, Thibodaux. Enter/ remain after being forbidden. Thibodaux Police Department Christian Palacios, 21, Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace. MARCH 26, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Teri Curole, 27, Larose. Illegal possession of stolen firearm. David Guidry, 61, Galliano. Contempt of court. Shaydjuan Ringo, 21, Bayou Blue. Contempt of court. Edin Rosado-Flores, 33, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery. Eunice Simon, 23, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Hardy Ledet, 30. Simple burglary; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana (1st); possession of methamphetamine (less than 28 grams); possession of xanax; obstruction of justice. Lockport Police Department Craig Slayton, 41, Larose. Contempt of court (4 cts.) Waylon Darsey, 33, Cut Off. Contempt of court (4cts.) Louisiana State Police Kevin Barrow, Jr., 24, Thibodaux. Contempt of court; fugitive
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to conduct a blood test. He was transported to a local hospital where he began actively resisting and fighting with deputies in an attempt to avoid the test. Maldonado was eventually subdued, and a blood test was conducted. Results are pending at the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab in Baton Rouge. Maldonado was transported to the Detention Center where he was booked with
DWI (4th Of f en s e), Resisting an Officer with Force or Viol e n c e , driving Marco u n d e r Maldonado suspension, improper lane usage, and no ignition interlock device. His bond has not yet been set.
from justice. MARCH 27, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Skye Leblanc, 29, Lockport. Fugitive. Regan Rodrigue, 30, Cut Off. Domestic abuse battery. Louisiana State Police Matthew Lirette, 18, Houma. DWI (1st); careless operation; no drivers license. Jasmine Williams, 25, Houston. Theft; contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Jeremiah Avist, 20, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery.
Antoine Westley, 21, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment; criminal mischief-tampering with property; child desertion; carjacking. Deandre Ross, 29, Houma. Disturbing the peace; simple assault; unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling; criminal damage to property. Lockport Police Department Ciera Ledet, 30, Gheens. Violation of probation/ parole. Harbor Police George Soloman, 34, Abbeville. Disturbing the peace; enter/remain after being forbidden.
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