Wednesday, April 13, 2016 The Lafourche Gazette

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Study finds Louisiana’s gender wage gap costs state’s women

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Voters elect new port commissioner, renew tax

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On average, Louisiana women employed full time, year round are paid just 65 cents for every dollar paid to men – a yearly pay gap of $16,796.

That means, in total, women in Louisiana lose nearly $11 billion every year, which is money that could strengthen the state economy and the financial security of Louisiana’s women and families, including the more than 278,000 Louisiana households headed by women.

These are some of the findings of a new analysis conducted by the National Partnership for Women & Families.

The analysis spans all 50 states, all 435 congressional districts in the country, and the District of Columbia. It can be found at NationalPartnership. org/Gap. These findings include that, for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men in Louisiana, African American women and Latinas who work full time, year round are paid 48 cents and 51 cents, respectively.

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WEDNESDAY, APR. 13 SOUTH LAFOURCHE BEACHFRONT DEV. 6:00 p.m.

South Lafourche Library 16241 E. Main - Galliano

AMERICAN LEGION #315 7:00 p.m. - Galliano

MONDAY, APR. 18

TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m.

Golden Meadow Town Hall LAF. FIRE DISTRICT #2 7:00 p.m.

Lockport Central Station 806 Crescent Ave.

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Participants to the South Lafourche Relay for Life event Saturday at the Larose Civic Center were blessed with gorgeous weather, lots of fun, good food, and at times even a solemn moment or two.

One of the highlights of the evening was an appearance by Elvis. His “bodyguards� are pictured above refraining Becky Duet as she tries to make her way to the stage to get a touch of the “King�.

The luminaries, honoring cancer survivors and those who lost the fight to the disease, were placed around the walking trail this year instead of inside the pavilion.

Photos by Babs

Food, fun and festivities on tap for the weekend in Lockport Festival to open Thursday with Sneak-A-Peak Night

Put your dancing shoes on, grab your lawn chairs and bring your appetites to the Lockport Food Festival’s annual “La Fete’ Du Monde� this weekend on Church St., (near the Lockport ballparks).

The Festival will feature music from some of the best local talent around. Sounds from bands like Good Feelins and Ryan Foret & The Foret Tradition will be featured all weekend, along with pay-one-price rides for the kids and good Cajun food to fill your stomach.

The Festival kicks off Thursday, April 14, with a Sneak-A-Peak night where rides can be purchased for only $1.00.

On Friday, April 15, festivities will begin with music by the Good Feelings Band from 6 until 9 p.m. An auction will take place from 9 to 10 p.m., followed with music by Luke Combs, from 10 p.m. until festival closing at 1 a.m.

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On Saturday, a 5K Walk/Run will begin at 8:30 a.m. with registration at 7:30. Pre-register for the race at www.itsyourrace.com. Forms are available also at Rescue Wayne’s AC, Rogers Parts, Lockport Town Hall, Bobbie Morris Dentistry, and all Jester’s Court locations.

The festival crowd will be entertained earlier in the day on Saturday with music by POT2LA, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Later, from 4 to 8 p.m., enjoy the sounds of Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition, followed by the sounds of the classic rock band Contraflow from 9 p.m. to festival closing at 1 a.m.

Sunday entertainment begins with the swamp pop band Tet-Dur beginning at 11 a.m., an auction from 2 to 3 p.m., and music by Mule Kick, from 3 until 6 p.m. when the fair officially closes.

Along with this impressive list of talent, enjoy the food the festival will offer all weekend.

Such delights as jambalaya, gumbo, seafood poboys, onion mums, crawfish pies, griads, nuggets, hamburgers, hotdogs, crawfish etoufee, alligator sauce picante, white beans, fried fish, beignets, and an assortment of sweets, will be available if you’ve worked up an appetite from all the dancing.

Weekend armbands, as well as pay-oneprice tickets for various times throughout the weekend, will also be available for the kids.

Parents, purchase your kids’ weekend armbands for $50 in advance only at the Lockport Town Hall.

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Tenth Ward voters approved a tax renewal for Special Education District No. 1 and elected Rodney Gisclair, Sr., R- Cut Off, to the Greater Lafourche Port Commission’s Division D seat in a tight race in Saturday’s runoff elections.

The Lafourche Parish Council also has a new member as James Honore Bourgeois, R-Raceland, won the District 5 council seat.

The tax renewal of 4.98 mills for Special Education District is expected to bring in $3.4 million that will go toward constructing, improving, maintaining or operating the district’s facilities.

The tax renewal was supported by 1,811 (81 percent) with 441 (19 percent) who voted against it. Complete, but unofficial results list the turnout at about 19.1 percent.

The tax goes into effect next year and expires in 2026.

In a tight race for the Port Commission seat, Gisclair received 1,191 votes, or 51 percent, to Lafont’s 1,132 votes, or 49 percent. Turnout was about 19.6 percent.

In the District 5 council race, Bourgeois received 153 votes, or 57 percent. Fellow Raceland resident Holly “Scooter� LeBoeuf, no party, received 129 votes, or about 43 percent.

Turnout was about 5.5 percent.

District 5 includes Bayou Blue, part of Raceland and the western edge of Pointe-aux-Chenes.

Larose woman arrested for stealing over $100,000 from a South Lafourche business

Dorena Richardelle, 39, of Larose, was arrested April 7 after a South Lafourche business owner contacted deDorena tectives.

Richardelle Through investigation that began on April 4, detectives learned that while Richardelle was employed by the business, she had written several checks to a former employee of the business, but she never sent the checks to the individual. Instead, she deposited the checks into her own account.

Detectives discovered 36 instances in which Richardelle forged signatures in order to steal over $100,000 from the business.

During an interview with investigators, Richardelle admitted to her involvement. She was transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux where she was booked on warrants for 36 counts of Forgery and 36 counts of Felony Theft, as well as an existing warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks.

Her bond was set at $100,100.

Detectives say the investigation into this case is continuing, and additional charges could be forthcoming.

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Calendar of Events News to Use!

BCCM to host casino night, auction Thurs.

The Bayou Country Children’s Museum will host its annual Play It Forward Casino Night and Auction on Thursday, April 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Ellendale Country Club, 3319 Hwy. 311, Houma, LA. The event offers gaming tables, auctions, food beverages, gaming chips, and more.

Call 985-446-2200 for more information or to order tickets or visit www.BCCM.info

Lockport Fest 5K slated for Saturday

The 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 the race.

Entry fees are $30 for those who register by April 16, and $35 the day of the race. All proceeds will benefit the Lockport Food Festival.

FMI call Greg Breaux at 859-6684 or Steve Rogers at 805-3772.

Car wash to be held Sat. in Galliano

The St. Joseph Catholic Church youth group will have a fundraiser car wash on Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church parking lot. All proceeds to benefit the youth group.

Ro-Duz Ranch horse camp set for Sat.

The Ro Duz Ranch will host a meet and greet on Saturday, April 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. Visitors are welcomed to come over and Meet and Greet the farm and interact with all the farm animals.

The Ranch is located at the end of West 190th Street in Galliano. Donations are $7 per child and $5 per adult. Please call to make your reservation at (985) 637-7273.

Ro-Duz Ranch meet, greet set for Sat.

The Ro Duz Ranch will host a Horse Camp on Saturday, April 16 from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

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Participants can learn the basics of horsemanship, horse safety and ride in the arena.

All students must preregister. For forms, please email roduzranch@rocket mail.com. FMI call (985) 475-7272 or 637-7273.

Tuition is $45, and goes to the farm. Supplies needed are a helmet, boots and jeans.

LPSO to offer handgun course Sat. in Raceland

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host two Concealed Handgun Training Courses at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility, located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. The classes are scheduled for Saturday, April 16, and Sunday, May 29. Each class will begin at 8 a.m. and will last until approximately 5 p.m. with a break for lunch. The actual ending time will vary due to class size.

The cost for the course is $110, and advance registration is suggested due to limited class size. This course is a pre-requisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana.

You can register online for either course, or for more information, please contact Lieutenant Lafate Day at (985) 803-1062 or (985) 532-4327 or by email at lafate-day@lpso.net.

Fire Dept. to sponsor car show Sat.

Lafourche Fire District #1 Volunteers, in partnership with Mardi Gras Street Rods, will have its annual Show and Shine car show on Saturday, April 16 at the Raceland American Legion Home, 238 Bowie Rd., Raceland.

Vehicle registration will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Registration is $25 per vehicle.

Awards, including Top 25 and Best of Specialty, will be presented at 3:30 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. Food and drinks will be served.

The show will also include a live band, silent auction and half-and-half raffle.

For more information, contact Blake Benoit, 985414-8253; Jed Allemand, 985-532-2777; or Cody Theriot, 985-227-2885; or visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/lfdshow shine.

Cake bingo slated for Sun. in Larose

The Larose VFW will host a cake bingo on Sunday, April 17 at 1 p.m. The Larose VFW is located at 2322 VFW St., Larose.

Concession will be sold.

For more info, call Flo at 258-5789

Registration days set for Project Graduation

South Lafourche High School Project Graduation will hold registration on April 19, 20, and 21 at SLHS from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $25.

French round table to be held April 19

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

Plans underway for Bateau de Bois Fest.

The Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building will be hosting the Bateau de Bois Festival on April 23 in Lockport.

The festival will consist of demonstrations, folk art, crafts, boat building displays, antique boats and cars, Cajun Music Society and a landing craft, presented by the Military Museum in Houma.

Boiled crawfish, chicken and sausage gumbo, hot dogs and chili, and drinks will be served.

St. Vincent to hold fill-a-bag sale in April

St. Vincent is having a fill-a-bag sale for $1, during the whole month of April.

The store is opened on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The store is located behind Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose.

Printer cartridges 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 H & R Block in Larose.

Letters and Opinions

Football great Will Smith and mental illness in America

By Glenn Mollette Guest Columnist

The alleged shooting death of New Orleans football great Will Smith by Cardell Hayes is tragic. At this point we have not heard all that happened with a car accident that turned into Hayes shooting Smith six times and also Smith’s wife.

You probably know by now that Hayes sued the city of New Orleans in 2005 after police killed his dad Anthony Hayes. His dad was shot nine times by NOPD officers after he reportedly lunged at one of the officers with a knife.

Hayes and his sister later sued the city of New Orleans and settled for an undisclosed sum.

Ironically Smith was having dinner with one of the NOPD officers earlier on this same evening, Billy Ceravolo, who was involved in shooting Hayes’ father in 2005.

Initial reports believe the most recent shooting had nothing to do with the 2005 shooting and that this was an accident that turned into road rage.

Was Hayes bitter, resentful with caustic feelings toward the NOPD? Why would we think otherwise?

Of course he was. Regardless if his father lunged at one of the police with a knife they still killed his daddy.

Hayes believed that the officers could have better handled his dad on that day with a stun gun but that the altercation did not have to end up lethal, according to the lawsuit that was filed and settled.

While a dollar figure is unknown to the settlement it is reportedly believed that Hayes and his sister received a significant amount.

This doesn’t take the place of a daddy nor does it re-

solve mental issues.

Was Cardell Hayes a loose canon driving the streets of New Orleans with a gun? This could have been anybody who had ruffled his feathers, got in his way or had a disagreement with him. On this day, very sadly, it was football great Will Smith.

Too many people are behind the wheels of cars with mental illness. Too many of them are carrying guns. They have had life altering events. They carry bitterness, a lot of anger and a finger on the trigger.

The right or wrong scenario ends up lethal. This is not an excuse for mentally unbalanced people but reality.

A lot of people need counseling today. After such an event that Hayes went through with his dad he had severe problems.

None of us know when we step out of a car to talk to someone after a car accident what we will encounter. We don’t expect to be shot and neither did Smith.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness states the following information: Over

61 million Americans experience mental illness in a given year. About one in 17 live with a serious illness such as schizophrenia, major depression or bipolar disorder.

Serious metal illness costs Americans over 193 billion dollars in lost wages every year. More than 90 percent of those who die by suicide had one or more mental disorders. Approximately 26 percent of homeless adults staying in shelters live with serious mental illness and an estimated 46 percent lives with severe mental illness and or substance use disorders.

The statistics are startling.

Check out NAMI on the web for more information.

A lot of people are battling mental issues in our country. People aren’t shot in movie theatres, schools, churches, and at traffic accidents because we are such a mentally well nation.

We have a lot of problems in this country. Mental illness cannot be put on the back burner.

Glenn Mollette is an American Syndicated Columnist and Author. He is the author of eleven books and read in all fifty states.  Enjoy Books By Glenn Mollette at Amazon.com  This column does not necessarily reflect the view of any organization, institution or this paper or media source. Â

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BRIEF US rig count drops 7 this week to 443, another all-time low

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. dropped by seven this week to 443, another all-time low amid depressed energy industry prices.

A year ago, 988 rigs were active.

Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday 354 rigs sought oil and 89 explored for natural gas.

Among major oil- and gas-producing states,

Texas lost seven rigs and North Dakota two. Alaska, California and Kansas each dropped one.

Ohio and Oklahoma gained two rigs apiece, while New Mexico was up one.

Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming were unchanged.

The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981.

The previous low of 488 set in 1999 was eclipsed March 11, and has continued to dip. _______

Longtime New Orleans Saints radio analyst dies

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The color analyst of New Orleans Saints radio broadcasts, Howard “Hokie” Gajan has died. He was 56.

Diane Newman, operations manager and pro-

gram director of WWL AM, the flagship station of the Saints radio network, says Gajan died Monday night.

He was diagnosed with cancer last year.

Gajan was an all-state back at Baker High School and later a back at LSU. He went from being a 10thround draft choice to a prominent runner with the Saints.

After his playing days, Gajan became a scout for the Saints for 13 years before joining the team’s broadcasts in the 2000 season.

Gajan is survived by his wife, Judy, and four daughters. _______

Rhodus stepping down from Leeville board

Janet Rhodus is stepping down from her position on the board of the

Leeville Fishing Village and Cultural Preservation Commission.

She sent a letter to Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser notifying him of her decision, citing health reasons, effective immediately.

“I am very proud of the fact that I researched and wrote the originating legislation and lobbied exhaustively with Senator Norby Chabert to have the Leeville Fishing Village and Cultural Preservation Commission established in 2013.

“I am honored to have served the community of Leeville in this capacity and hopefully I have left a lasting legacy that will benefit Leeville for years to come.

The experience that I had with this Commission is very valuable and will serve me well in all areas of life,” stated Rhodus.

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Vehicle strikes tractor causing serious injuries to driver Wednesday, April 13, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Cut Off, LA – Shortly before 4:00 p.m. Friday afternoon, the Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a serious injury crash on LA 3235 near LA 3161 involving a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and a John Deere Tractor.

The driver of the tractor, 58-year old Nolan Waguespack of Cut Off, LA, was partially ejected.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Waguespack was traveling north on LA 3235 in the right lane with his amber caution lights flashing when the Silverado, driven by 63-year old Chris Dehart of Bayou Vista, LA, approached the slow mov-

ing tractor from behind.

Dehart attempted to steer to the left to avoid the tractor but he struck it on the left rear side. The tractor overturned and Waguespack was partially ejected through the back window of the fully enclosed cab. He sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital.

Dehart was wearing his seat belt and received minor injuries. Waguespack’s tractor was equipped with a lap seat belt but he was not restrained. Alcohol is not suspected as a factor in the crash. Dehart submitted a blood sample and the test results are pending.

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Join Join Karen Karen Keiser, Keiser, registered registered dietitian dietitian as as she she explains explains how how you you can can take take control control of of your your diet diet by by decreasing decreasing your your sodium sodium intake. intake. She She will will explain explain how how you you can can season season your your food food with with less less salt salt to to control control your your blood blood pressure lifestyle. pressure and and live live a healthier healthier life style.

10am - 2pm: POT2LA (Swamp Pop)

4 - 5pm: RYAN FORET & FORET TRADITION 5pm - 6pm: Auction

10pm - 1am - CONTRAFLOW (Classic Rock)

To register for the sem inar, seminar, please call 985.537.8350.

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3 - 6pm MULE KICK

Laid Off? Retiring?

5K Walk / Run Sat., April 16 10am Race

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Race Day Registration: $35 Register At:

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Forms available at Rescue Wayne’s AC, Rogers Parts, Lockport Town Hall, All Jester’s Court Locations, Dr. Bobbie Morris Dentistry.

FMI Call Greg Breaux 985-859-6684.

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Oops: Lawmakers strip sales tax breaks from Saints, Pelicans

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers accidentally stripped sales tax exemptions from the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans in the closing hours of the recent special legislative session.

The Advocate reports that move violates the state’s subsidy contracts with Louisiana’s two major

league sports teams. That technically means the teams could quit their leases and leave New Orleans.

Louisiana Revenue Secretary Kimberly L. Robinson says officials are working out the mess and aren’t worried that the teams could leave. But it’s another after-effect of the confusion surrounding the end of the session, as legislators rushed to rewrite tax laws without vetting all changes.

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The 2009 contract also requires the state to reimburse the teams owned by the Benson family for any sales taxes collected in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and Smoothie King Center. ___

More than 40 changes to La. gun laws proposed by lawmakers

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lawmakers are seeking to shape Louisiana’s gun laws with more than 40 firearm-related changes proposed this session.

But while proposals, including several measures attempting to limit released convicts’ access to guns, have come from lawmakers in both parties and within each chamber, disagreements lie in how to best curb the state’s high recidivism and crime rates while respecting constitutional rights.

Lawmakers have said a number of the proposals have come in light of recent tragedies, including a Lafayette movie theater shooting that left three dead and a New Orleans playground shooting that injured more than a dozen people.

The proposals have largely originated in the House, and the criminal justice committee must advance those bills if they are to move for a full debate.

The panel has heard some proposals and is expected to weigh-in on a number of other measures next week. ___

Bill to raise stripping age to 21 sails through La. Senate

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A proposal to block adult entertainment venues from hiring dancers under the age of 21 has sailed through the Louisiana Senate.

Lake Charles Sen. Ronnie Johns, a Republican, says the bill to raise the age from 18 would fight human trafficking and put the state in line with New Orleans. New Orleans al-

ready enforces an ordinance barring dancers younger than 21 years old.

There was no discussion on the proposal Monday, and no senators voted against the measure. It now moves to the House for consideration.

Opponents of raising the stripping age argued during Senate committee debate that the requirement would limit women who use dancing as a means to better themselves financially.

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Senate Bill 191: www.legis.la.gov

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Bill changing adult prosecution to 18+ up for committee vote

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana prosecutes 17year-olds as adults, and it’s been a non-discussion in the state Legislature for 108 years.

Gov. John Bel Edwards has joined some lawmakers and advocates in seeking to raise the adult threshold by one year. The Senate Judiciary B Committee was expected to vote Tuesday on whether to advance the proposal to the full Senate for debate.

The governor said all nine states that treat the teenagers as adults regardless of charge have pending legislation to raise the age. In Louisiana, it’s a proposal from Sen. J.P. Morrell, D-New Orleans, to handle 17-year-old offenders in juvenile facilities by July 1, 2017.

The Raise the Age Act joins two other bills in a package of legislation seeking to update the juvenile justice system through overhauled educational standards, increased attorney access and fiscal accountability. The proposal has drawn bipartisan support.

District attorneys would maintain their discretion to prosecute juveniles as adults for serious crimes, under Morrell’s bill.

Online: Senate www.legis.la.gov

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Holy Rosary Catholic School is very proud to announce that 6th grader, Jacob Lloyd Guidry, is the winner of the school’s Geography Bee qualified to participate in the State National Geography Bee. The contest, which was held on April 1st in Baton Rouge, hosts the top 100 students within Louisiana to compete for the state title.

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Wage Gap

analysis, if the gap between women’s and men’s wages in Louisiana were eliminated, each woman who holds a full-time, year-round job in the state could afford to buy food for 2.6 more years, pay for mortgage and utilities for 14 more months, or pay rent for 21 more months.

Basic necessities like these would be particularly important for the 38 percent of Louisiana’s womanheaded households currently living below the poverty level.

Louisiana is not the only state with a wage gap.

In fact, every state and 98 percent of the country’s congressional districts

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“This analysis is a sobering reminder of the serious harm the wage gap causes women and families all across the country,� said Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership. “At a time when women’s wages are so critical to the economic wellbeing of families, the country is counting on lawmakers to work together to advance the fair and family friendly workplace policies that would promote equal pay. There is no time to waste.�

According to the new

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The National Partnership’s national analysis finds that the 10 states with the largest cents-onthe-dollar wage gaps in the country – from largest to smallest – are Louisiana, Utah, Wyoming, West Virginia, North Dakota, Alabama, Idaho, Oklahoma, Montana and Michigan.

A ranking of all 50 states and the District of Columbia can be found at www.nationalpartner ship.org/research-library/workplace-fairness/ fair-pay/americas-womenand-the-wage-gap.pdf Nationally, women who are employed full time, year round are paid, on average, 79 cents for every dollar paid to men. The gap is larger for African American women and Latinas who are paid 60 cents and 55 cents, respectively, for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men.

For Asian women in the United States, the gap is smaller but persists. On average, Asian women are paid 84 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men, although some ethnic subgroups fare

much worse. “It is unacceptable that the wage gap has persisted, punishing the country’s women and families for decades,� Ness continued. “Some state lawmakers have taken steps to address the issue by passing legislation to combat discriminatory pay practices and provide other workplace supports. It is past time for federal lawmakers to do the same. We need Congress to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, which is a common sense proposal that has languished for much too long.�

Currently before Congress, the Paycheck Fairness Act close loopholes in the Equal Pay Act, help to break patterns of pay discrimination, and establish stronger workplace protections for women. The National Partnership argues that the bill, along with other supportive policies – such as paid sick days, paid family and medical leave, minimum wage increases, fair scheduling and protections for pregnant workers – are what is needed to close the gap

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Several of the town’s local civic organizations benefit from the festival proceeds.

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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.

(985) 693-4900

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headed south, keeping the radio on full blast and our eyes on the southern skies. We repeatedly commented, “Look, in the sky ahead. Is that smoke?”

Every cloud was scary and every noise alarming. Like all Americans we were frightened and heading into a new point in time we would become very apprehensive about.

This was not a happy day for America.

Bye now!

“In a Small Pond”

By Leroy Martin

Hogey, me and the bomb!

The following is true but written with intended humor.

Through the years I have written or co-written over 130 songs as a registered B.M.I., (Broadcast Music, Inc,), songwriter.

I’m not bragging or boasting although in my past I probably have been guilty of both. But my past is what “In a Small Pond” is about.

Last week I wrote about meeting Bix Carmichael, son of Hogey Carmichael, composer of “Stardust” and “Georgia” and umpteen smash hits now considered American Standards. We’re both songwriters and comparable, right? Hardly!

Although my songs were recorded by 22 different artists for 9 publishing

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companies, many recorded 3 or more times, one by over 10 different artist and on 16 labels, Hogey’s “Stardust” and “Georgia” alone have been recorded thousands of times.

Does being both songwriters make us (a) competitors, (b) equals, (c) rich?

Answers: (a) In my dreams, (b) Ha! Ha! Ho! Ho! LOL, (c) In a pig’s eye!

The only thing he is that I am not is dead … yet!

The ticket for the B.M.I. awards night I wrote about last week cost me $50. My B.M.I. income for that month in 1970 was $45, a negative income of minus $5. That kept me humble.

My songwriting peak was the sixties and seventies when I sometimes received over $300 a month from B.M.I. and record royalties. My B.M.I. statements indicated they played on AM/FM radio, TV, airlines, elevators, and Internet channels ITunes, Amazon, Pandora, and Sirius XM. Some still are.

I haven’t written anything worthwhile for over 20 years so my total income from all musical sources in 2015 was under $1,000 and Hogey Carmichael’s estate took in over a million and he’s been gone over 40 years!

We’re songwriters literally and legally, but the comparison ends there.

Mother Theresa and Bonnie Parker were both female and human beings, but comparable? Conclusion: There are songwriters and there are songwriters.

(I hope my humor made

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Crisis in Cuba By the 1960’s, I was established in my job as Lafourche Parish Chief Deputy Assessor and my boss, Assessor Hubert P. Robichaux, trusted me to drive him to national conventions. His wife Tootsie wouldn’t fly and my children were too young for Dot to travel, so in 1962 I drove them up to Cleveland, Ohio.

We arrived October 14th. The 15th was mostly registration, receiving ditty bags, (notebooks, pens, desk calendars, key chains, etc.), meetings and a reception.

After the meal, Mr. and Mrs. Robichaux went to bed and the oil company representative and I went explore the city.

Even in Cleveland we found a country band and after my friends tipped the bandleader, I was called to sing. That was a typical night at an Assessor’s convention. No tax money was spent on extracurricular activities because we had sponsors, which was then allowed. That law has changed.

During my 47 years in office, I attended about 30 conventions, the last 10 much less lively than the first 10, which is understandable since time marches on!

The next day consisted of meetings and workshops which, believe it or not, I faithfully attended.

Honest! The company reps took us out to dinner and that night we hit the hay early. During the day there had been news about President Kennedy being called back to Washington for serious business, so we kept watching the television.

It was about 3 a.m. when I heard a loud knock and my boss came in saying, “Leroy, get packed.

We’re leaving because the Russians and Cubans are going to Atom Bomb us.”

His words, not mine.

But he got my attention!

We left about 6 a.m. and

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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, 2 baths, living room, patio, large 2 story barn with wing. $165,000. Call 504442-4317. _________________ House For Sale: 802 West 11th St., Larose.

4 bd.; 2.5 bath; partially furnished; 4000 sq. ft.; 2 car garage; large shed. Asking $175,000 OBO. Call 985-637-8797 or 985693-8131. _________________ Trailer and Lots for Sale: 16x80 trailer; 3 bd.; 2 ba.; 100x400 lot; 3 driveway carports with covered awning. Great location. In Larose area. $85,000. FMI call 985278-0709 or 985-6651411. _________________ House For Sale: 3 bedroom; 1 bath. $60,000 as is. Must be sold as soon as possible. 165 East 37th St. No rent or lease to own. Call (985) 693-8877 or (985) 691-1033 for more info. _________________

Home For Sale: 229 Church St., Raceland.

3 bedrooms; 2.5 baths; Behind St. Anne Hospital. Call Michelle for more info at 985-791-1385. _________________

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. _________________

FOR RENT

Studio Cottage For Rent: single occupancy (1 person); $600/mth; $300/damage deposit; all utilities paid; lawn service provided; private laundry mat on site; located in Larose.

985-665-9618 or 985859-3953. _________________

House For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, newly renovated, quiet neighborhood, w/d, stove and fridge included. No smoking, no pets, background checks, $950/mth. Call 4757272 or 985-6377273. _________________

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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.

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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

Brick Home For Rent: 3 bd., 1.5 ba.

Nice and clean. Large detached garage.

Available May 1. $1,000/ mth., $1,000/ dep. 101 East 18th St., Larose. Call (985) 637-5567. _________________ 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. _________________

Mobile Home For Rent: $1000 a month (utilities included). $500 deposit. Partially furnished. Pets welcomed. Located in Cut Off, LA. Contact Penny at 985-2780122 for more info. _________________ For Rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. house. All appliances.

Central A/C & heat.

New 220 East 2nd St. $750/mth., $750/dep. _________________ Also 1 bd., 1 ba. apartment for rent.

Water paid. $525/mth, $525/deposit.

704 West 8th St. Call 985291-1146 or 985-6964785. _________________ 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. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent in Galliano: $725/mth, stove and fridge included. No pets, no smoking, Quiet neighborhood, private property. Call 475-7272 or 985-6377273. _________________

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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. _________________ For Rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. $700/mth. $500/dep.

Galliano area. Next to Lady of the Sea. 985677-0915. _________________ House For rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. spacious and quiet. All appliances and washer and dryer. Utilities paid. Cut Off area. $750/mth., $350/ non refundable deposit.

Call 985-856-8005. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba. in Golden Meadow.

Private street. 985-677-1155. _________________ (2) Apts. For Rent: 1 br, in Larose. At 410 & 412 W. 14th St., FMI call 985-991-8119. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent in Cut Off Area: 3BR, 2ba., quiet neighborhood, private property. No pets, no smoking, background checks. $750/mo.

985-475-7272 or 985637-7273. _________________

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. _________________ Apartment For Rent: $475/mth. $50 deposit. For 1 or 2 persons. East 7th St., Larose. Call 6934357. _________________

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:

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

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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.

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Call 985-637-4133, asks for Tommy. We appreciate our customers and it shows!

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108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________

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. _________________ For Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba. furnished, executive home. $1800/mth., $1000/dep. All utilities included. Call (985) 632-6188. _________________ 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. _________________

Newly built apartments for rent: 2BR, all new appliances, w/d, quiet neighborhood, lots of land. $675/mo and $675/dep. FMI call Dustin at 985-2587638. _________________

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. _________________ 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. _________________

MERCHANDISE

Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 each or $8 each for 15 or more.

Call FMI 985-6937229. _________________ 55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 291-1329 for more information. _________________ Celebrity Acoustic Guitar, round back with soft case. Great shape. $200 OBO. 985-232-2659. _________________ Cypress Swings For Sale: Call 985-2782947. _________________ Fish Aquarium and Stand For sale: 55 gallon. Fish and accessories included. $250. Call 985-6776282. Also, 2013 Class C Motorhome For Sale. _________________

AUTOS

Gas going up again.

1988 Toyota pickup; white. R22 engine; new clutch; new plate; great truck for its age; dependable; 110,000 miles; no rust; $3,000.

985-258-4611. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: Across from Frank’s Supermarket in Lockport.

8am to 2pm. Friday and Saturday. Lots of everything. _________________

NOW HIRING

Immediate opening in Business Development Call Center No weekends, Great Benefits, Must be a self-driven competitive leader, Phone / computer skills a must.

See David to apply in person at Golden Motors • Hwy. 3235 in Cut Off

No Phone Calls Please E.O.E

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

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

Garage Sale every Thursday in the month of April from noon to 3pm at the GM Senior Center102 Ena Drive (in the GM Oakridge Park).

Lots of everything. _________________ Huge Indoor Garage Sale: (rain or shine) 122 West 91 St. April 13, 14 15 from 7am to 6pm. Beds, electronics, x-box games, fishing gear, luggage, toys, generator, clothes, shoes, trampoline enclosure, car and much more. 985637-4048. _________________

HELP WANTED

The Greater Lafourche Port Commission will accept applications for SIX summer roustabout positions.

Eligible applicants must be registered college students and must complete a job a p p l i c a t i o n .

Roustabout applicants must be able to conduct physical labor and must pass a drug screen test and physical exam. Applications will be accepted until Monday, May 9th during regular office hours at the Commission office, 16892 East Main, Galliano.

FOUR of the roustabout applicants will be selected by a drawing from all approved applicants at the Commission office on May 11th, at approximately 11 am. Alternates will also be selected.

Maintenance personnel will select TWO roustabout applicants who worked the previous year. Applicants must provide proof of registration to a collegiate school. Applications can be found at the Port website at www.portfourchon.co m under Public Notice>Job Opportunities. The GLPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. _________________ USA Environmental Services, INC. is looking for an Experienced Driver with a Class A CDL with an x-endorsement and Experienced Tank Cleaners.

Please apply at 1300 North Bayou Drive in Golden Meadow or call 985-475-3265. _________________

–Now Hiring–

All applicants applying for oshore must hold a current TWIC card.

Applicants can apply at: 280 Ford Industrial Rd., Morgan City, LA 70380 www.gulfsouthservices.net • email resume to: employment@gssimail.net • 985-354-4043

10628 Hwy. 1, Lockport, LA 70374

NOW HIRING

Production Operators A, B, C Home at Night, 6/3 Schedule and Excellent Benefits Package

You may apply in the following ways: Fax: (985) 532-2580 Email: pioneer@pioneerprod.net or in person at the Lockport office

Accepting Applications for

CDL DRIVER

Fax: 985-693-8282

www.thelafourchegazette.com 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 _________________ 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. _________________ Dufrene Building Materials is accepting applications for experienced CDL driver and chauffeur license driver for the Cut Off location. Offering paid vacation, health insurance, 401k. Must submit to drug screen and physical. Apply at 14502 west Main St., Cut Off, LA. _________________ Weekend Cashiers needed for convenience store. Apply in person at Jambon Convenience Store, 20804 Hwy 1 in Golden Meadow. _________________ 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. _________________

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. _________________ Hairstylists 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. _________________

SERVICES

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. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc.

No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________

PLAISANCE

SHEET METAL, LLC Patios, Screen Enclosures

Roofing, Metal & Shingle, Metal Buildings

6� Seamless Gutters

Siding, Soffits, Replacement Windows

Painting & Carpentry

FREE ESTIMATES

PRECISION CRANE & HYDRAULICS, LLC Accepting applications for

Qualified Lead Builders, Foreman and Supervisiors for our Scaffolding Division

Office: 985-693-7229

985-632-4936 985-278-3513 CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

EXPERIENCED Fric on Crane / Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Certified Rigger

Precision Crane oers compe ve pay and beneďŹ ts package and is an equal opportunity employer.

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

All applicants must have a valid Driver’s License, TWIC and possess a current OSHA and ANSI Inspector Cer fica on

Apply in person at: 11904 Hwy 308 Larose, LA 70373 (985) 693-5691

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.

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

Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ LABOVE​ PLUMBING Professional plumbing service.

Gas • water • sewer Ask​about​our​ payment​options.

16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345.

LMP 7038.

985-991-1881 _________________ Need​ Your​ Grass Cut? Call Nolty at 696-6225. _________________ Need​a​Small​ Job​Done?

Carpentry, painting, pressure washing and more- Big or small.

I’m Back! Call Rosie at 985-696-1873. _________________ Need​a​kind,​patient, caregiver to sit with your elderly loved ones, day or night.

Call 985-209-3690. _________________

Baby​Sitter: Opening for 2 children, age’s infant to school age.

Call 985-696-1984, ask for Lee. _________________

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. _________________ Can​Do​Brick,​Block &​Stone​Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith​Thayer at​985-637-3569. _________________ Tony’s​Carpentry Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience.

Need carpentry, plumbing, painting and pressure washing? Call 985-2787188, ask for Tony.

Blessings. _________________ ELB​&​EKB​ Pressure​Washing, Inc. Houses, Driveways, Parking Lots, Business, Gutters, Roofs, Heavy Equipment, Small or Large.

Owner Eddie Barnes, (337)515-4480 or (337)527-0044. Free Estimates _________________

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 985-3976254 or email curtis orgeron @gmail.com _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________

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. _________________ Curry’s​Tree​ Service Tree cutting and trimming. Any size. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________

OBITUARIES

Earl’s Yard & Pressure​Washing​Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________

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. _________________ Anyone​knowing​the whereabouts of a certain Promissory Note payable to CAPITAL ONE, NAT I O N A L ASSOCIATION, executed by Joe N. Daniels and Betty A. Woods and dated May 12, 2006, in the principal sum of $74,950.00, bearing interest at the rate of 7.100% from dated until paid, and providing reasonable attorney fees, and all charges associated with the collection same. Please contact Herschel C. Adcock, Jr., Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 87379, Baton Rouge, LA 70879-8379, (225) 756-0373. _________________

MEMORIALS

Happy​Birthday

MERRICK​ VALLIAN

“Big​M�

Born: 04/14/77 Died: 08/23/10 Our hearts are empty from the loss of you. Loving you and missing you.

To our Angel Love, Mom, Starla and Breyden ___________

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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NOLAN WAGUESPACK

SUSAN ZERINGUE

Susan S. Zeringue, 61, a native and resident of Raceland passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Visitation was held at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 12th from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Donald “Donnie� P. Zeringue; son, Brett M. Zeringue; and daughter, Allison M. Zeringue.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Hazel Boudreaux Simon; and sister, Carolyn S. Nacio.

Susan was an avid Saints fan.

She lived for her husband and children.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted to handle arrangements.

___________________

LOU​EMMA​VIZIER

Lou Emma Savoie Vizier, 87, born on March 31, 1928 to Elix and Emma Savoie, a native and resident of Larose, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016. Visitation was held on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose from 11 a.m. till service time. Funeral Mass did begin at 1 p.m. with burial following in the Church Cemetery. Reception to follow at the Larose Civic Center.

Mrs. Lou Emma is survived by her sons, Ronnie, Evans (Nona), Al (Katrina); daughter, Marla Moore; sister, Janet Melancon; sisters-inlaw, Isabelle Pitre, Clara Belle Collins, Rita Savoie, and Elphie Savoie; 15 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; and 2 great-greatgrandchildren.

Mrs. Vizier was preceded in death by her husband, Whitney “Caillou� Vizier; son, Randy Vizier; parents, Elix and Emma St. Pierre Savoie; in-laws, Alces and Edmae Lombas Vizier; brothers, Elix Jr., Neuves, and Rodney Savoie; brothers-in-law, Nootsie and Lipton, Herman Melancon and Louman Collins; and sisters-in-law, Lula, Earline, and Aveda Vizier.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.

Special thanks to Headache and Pain Center, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center and Cancer Center doctors and staff, St. Joseph Hospice, and caregivers Vivian Billiot, Gail Forehand, and Cynthia Sanchez.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements.

___________________

Nolan “Joey� J. Waguespack Jr., 58, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Cut Off passed away April 8, 2016. Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 10 a.m. till service time. Funeral Mass had began at 12 noon with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 36 1/2 years, Maureen Rodrigue Waguespack; son, Joshua Waguespack and wife Jerica; grandchildren, Logan, Jenica, and Graham Waguespack; sister, Patti Rigaud; godson and nephew, Jason Rigaud; and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nolan J. Waguespack Sr. and Gertrude Terrebonne Waguespack.

He will be dearly missed by family, friends, his Halliburton family and his LPSO family. A beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, brother-inlaw,and uncle. He was respected and loved by many.

In lieu of flowers, the family request cards of thanks.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

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 proven guilty.

APRIL​5,​2016 Lafourche​Parish​ Sheriff’s​Office Kendrick Johnson, 37, Houma. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia.

APRIL​6,​2016 Lafourche​Parish​ Sheriff’s​Office Robin Crochet, 23, Houma.

Resisting an officer; disturbing the peace.

Aron Thomson, 27, Thibodaux. Violation of protective order.

Roland Lafont, 26, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

APRIL​7,​2016 Lafourche​Parish​ Sheriff’s​Office Doreen Richardelle, 39, Larose. Issuing worthless checks; theft (36 cts.); forgery (36 cts.).

Craig Theriot, 38, Larose.

Contempt of court; violation of probation/ parole.

Teri Ougel, 27, Larose. Theft; illegal possession of stolen things.

Thomas Pellegrin, 58, Raceland. Distribution of methamphetamine; contempt of court.

Gerard Mosley, 25, Houma.

Contempt of court; aggravated with dangerous weapon; domestic abuse battery involving strangulation; domestic abuse battery with child endangerment.

Timothy Oneal, 50, Larose.

Contempt of court.

Christopher Garner, 45, Gray. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation.

Louisiana​State​Police Jarrett Leon, 47, Lockport.

Disturbing the peace-appearing in an intoxicated condition; enter/remain after being forbidden; contempt of court.

Thibodaux​Police​Department Jonathan Johnson, 26, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts) APRIL​8,​2016 Lafourche​Parish​ Sheriff’s​Office Faith Vizier, 50, Larose. Issuing worthless checks.

Quade Brooks, 27, Thibodaux. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.

Randi Hotard, 38, Gray. Driving on roadway laned for traffic; possession of meth, less than 28 grams; possession of xanax; taking contraband to/from penal institutions; revisiting an officer; possession/ distribution of drug paraphernalia; operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses.

Louisiana​State​Police Ramon Dijol, 42, Kenner. Hit and run; reckless operation.

Thibodaux​Police​Department Lisa Beauboeuf, 48, Thibodaux. Forgery; theft.

Arthur Williams, 34, Thibodaux. Enter/remain after being forbidden; Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endangerment; cruelty to juveniles with force violence.

APRIL​10,​2016 Lafourche​Parish​ Sheriff’s​Office Gary Holloway, 38, Plattenville. Contempt of court.

Donny Chiasson, 37, Thibodaux. Simple criminal damage to property.

APRIL​11,​2016 Thibodaux​Police​Department Damien Wagner, 22, Thibodaux. Fugitive from justice.

Pictured​are​Golden​Meadow​Middle​School​Students​of​the Month​for​January/February:​6th​grade,​Kendall​Smith;​7th grade,​Tequila​Thibodeaux;​and​8th​grade,​Alivia​Vizier.​These students​were​selected​and​recognized​for​their​hard​work, commitment,​and​good​character.​Â

​Jared​Boudreaux,​Asst.​Director​of​Bands,​collects​a​donation​from​Jimmy​Lafont​for​marching​in​the​Krewe​of​Neptune parade​that​rides​on​Mardi​Gras​day​in​Golden​Meadow.​Â

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.

Marriage training

A son told his father he wanted to propose to his long time girlfriend and asked for advice on how best to surprise her.

Father: “Before you do anything, please say sorry.�

Son: “For what?�

Father: “Say sorry.�

Son: “But for what?

What did I do?�

Father: “Just say sorry.�

Son: “But, what have I done wrong?�

Father: “Say sorry!�

Son: “WHY?�

Father: “Say sorry!!�

Son: “Please, just tell me why?�

Father: “Say sorry!!!�

Son: “OK, Dad...I’m sorry!�

Father: “There! You’re finished training. When you learn to say sorry for no reason at all, then you’re ready to get married!�

Health department revamps Medicaid expansion hiring plan 10-A

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration is reworking its approach to hiring the staff needed to handle his Medicaid expansion effort, after getting pushback from lawmakers who bristled at adding employees to a state government brimming with budget problems. “We’re not hiring staff anymore because the Legislature spoke very clearly,� said Jeff Reynolds, chief financial officer for the Department of Health and Hospitals.

The agency initially proposed adding nearly 250 new workers to handle enrollment of the thousands of people expected to qualify for Medicaid under an eligibility expansion.

But the hiring proposal was put on hold in January as the Democratic governor’s administration ran into concerns from Republican lawmakers.

Under a revised plan, the Edwards administration might be able to sidestep lawmakers.

The health department now intends to beef up an outside contracting deal with the University of New Orleans to augment agency staff. Reynolds said UNO will have as many as 200 short-term employees who will do the eligibility review for Medicaid expansion. “They do all the leg work. A DHH employee will do the final determination� of whether someone vetted by the outside workers is eligible for the Medicaid

coverage, Reynolds said.

Health department spokesman Bob Johannessen said Monday that the agency was determining whether the contracting arrangement requires legislative approval for the spending.

It’s unclear when the short-term workers under the UNO contract will start reviewing who could be eligible for the expanded health insurance program.

Edwards wants to have government-funded health insurance cards in more people’s hands by July 1, when the new budget year begins.

The staffing contract with UNO, Reynolds said, would cost about $9 million to $10 million, and would be paid for by both the state and federal governments. The state’s estimated $2.9 million share would be paid by health providers such as hospitals and managed-care plans that stand to benefit from the influx of new Medicaid funding.

It’s an unusual financing method that Louisiana hasn’t used previously.

The Baton Rouge Area Foundation will collect the money, which will be considered a charitable donation. The foundation will send the money to the health department without telling the agency which providers made donations, according to a document filed with federal officials.

The federal Medicaid agency agreed to the financing plan, Reynolds said. The health department didn’t consult with the state ethics board

about the arrangement, Johannessen said.

Reynolds said he’s “not overly optimistic� that providers will continue to give the donations next year. That means the state would have to pay its share of the administrative cost, though Reynolds said even with that expense, Louisiana still is estimated to save more than $100 million on the Medicaid expansion in the new budget year.

The Edwards administration estimates at least 375,000 additional people,

mainly the working poor, will be added to Louisiana’s Medicaid program under the expansion, which covers adults making up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level, or about $33,400 for a family of four.

The federal government will pick up the full cost of the health services for a short period of time.

Louisiana will later have to pay a share that eventually will increase to 10 percent.

Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

Nicholls hosting US system academic summit Nine universities to showcase art, service-learning and undergraduate research

THIBODAUX, LA - Faculty, staff and students from the University of Louisiana System’s nine universities will come together Thursday and Friday, April 14 and 15, on the Nicholls State University campus for the System’s fifth annual Academic Summit. “This annual event is an ideal opportunity to showcase the incredible academic work happening in our system.� UL System Interim President Dan Reneau said. “Bringing our campuses together is an important step to encourage collaboration among students and faculty.�

The two-day event will include service-learning and undergraduate research presentations, a performance art showcase and a visual art exhibition and reception. “We hope that all nine of our system institutions

will inspire one another as our students share their research discoveries and service-learning projects. The Summit gives us an opportunity to shine a light on how we are preparing students for successful futures through high-impact activities such as research, service-learning and the arts,� Nicholls President Bruce Murphy said. “While the two-day event is meant to showcase our students’ work, it is also a demonstration of how valuable our institutions are to the future of our communities and the state of Louisiana.�

The Summit will end with a wrap up and recognition where student presenters receive Academic Summit medals to wear to graduation.

For more information visit www.nicholls.edu

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Special Education District No. 1 (The Center) Board of Commissioners, Staff and Clients would like to express their “THANK YOU� to all residents of the 10th Ward for passing our Tax Millage Renewal and Supporting People with Disabilities.

Special Education District No. 1 (The Center) would like to recognize Toby Dubois, consumer, for his continuous attendance of forty-five years at The Center. Pictured above are Mr. Dubois and Executive Director, Rose Grabert.

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Special Education District No. 1 (The Center) would like to recognize Dylan Leger, consumer, for his continuous attendance of one year at The Center. Pictured above are Mr. Leger and Executive Director, Rose Grabert.