Wednesday, April 15, 2015 The Lafourche Gazette

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Prize Puzzle is back!

Popular contest begins today

Get ready puzzle fans, the Lafourche Gazette is bringing the popular Prize Puzzle page back and it begins today! The cash-winning contest is back for another ten-week run.

Participants can win cash each week. Prize money accumulates from a base of $100 and increases by $50 each week if there are no winners for that week.

So, Prize Puzzle fans, play, have fun, win some cash and patronize the following sponsors who make the contest possible: - Ashley Barrios, State Farm Agent, Cut Off; - Bayou Gold Casino, Cut Off; - Chabert Insurance Agency, Larose; - Cut Off Youth Center, Cut Off; - Dr. Gary Birdsall Medical Clinic, Cut Off; - Frank’s Supervalu, Lockport, Larose, Golden Meadow, and Des Allemands; - Joe’s Septic Contractors, Cut Off; - Kris Gaudet Insurance and Financial Services, Cut Off; - Lafourche Ford-Lincoln, Lockport; - Lafourche Parish Public Libraries; - LeBlanc Insurance Agency, Larose; - Martin’s Heating and Air Conditioning, Galliano; See Puzzle Page 8-A

MEETINGS THURSDAY, APR. 16

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Arrests...........................12-A

Calendar of Events.........2-A

Cash Word Puzzle...........6-A Classifieds............10-A/11-A Letters and Opinions.....2-A

Lottery.............................2-A

Memorials......................11-A

News In Brief..................5-A

Obituaries.....................11-A

Surfin’ the Net................12-A

VOLUME 49 NUMBER 31

Budget woes at the forefront as legislative session begins MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

Staff photo by Babs

Jessica Bourg and Gerald Sevin hold a luminaria in memory of Dot Matherne, Gerald’s sister, at Relay For Life Saturday at the Larose Civic Center Pavilion.

Dedicated volunteers and community participants for South Lafourche Relay For Life managed to raise over $137,000 for the American Cancer Society.

North Lafourche will hold a Relay For Life event at Thibodaux High School Saturday, April 18th, from 2:00 p.m. to midnight. The Luminaria Ceremony, to remember or honor a loved one who has battled cancer, will begin at 8:30.

Lockport Food Fest kicks off Thursday night Sneak-A-Peek rides only $1.00

The Lockport Food Festival will present La Fete Du Monde from Thursday, April 16, through Sunday, April 19 under the big tent located on Church Street.

The Festival will offer a Sneak-a-Peak night on Thursday, April 16 where rides can be purchased for only $1.00.

On Friday, April 17, 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 Supercharge, featuring classic rock, from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m.

On Saturday the La Fete Du Monde 5K Walk/Run will begin at 10 a.m. with registration from 8 to 10 a.m.

Pre-register for the race at www.itsyourrace.com.

The festival crowd will be entertained earlier in the day with music by Southern Boyz, featuring swamp pop, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Later, from 2 till 5 p.m. swamp pop favorite POT2LA will perform followed by an auction from 5 till 6 p.m.

Entertainment Saturday night from 6 till 9 p.m. will be by country band Nashville South with an auction following from 9 till 10 p.m.

See Food Fest Page 8-A

BUSINESS Spotlight

Loulan J. Pitre Jr., former area Louisiana state representative and Cut Off native, opened Kelly Hart & Pitre in June of 2014.

A New Orleans office of the Kelly Hart law firm, Kelly Hart & Pitre was the first office outside Texas for the 150-attorney law firm, which is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Kelly Hart & Pitre’s nine-lawyer team of Louisiana lawyers focuses on energy and environmental matters, representing clients in litigation, regulatory, transactional, and governmental work.

Pitre, a former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, concentrates his practice on energy and environmental law, with particular emphasis on operations in wet-

These riders took advantage of the Lockport Food Festival’s Sneak-A-Peek night last year.

The Festival is once again offering the SneakA-Peek rides for only $1 on Thursday only.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — With a hefty budget shortfall in the middle of an election year, lawmakers returned Monday to the Louisiana Capitol to sift through difficult scenarios: slash spending to colleges and health care, or find ways to raise revenue.

They’ll have to maneuver around the national political ambitions of term-limited Gov. Bobby Jindal, who is expected to announce a presidential bid after lawmakers wrap up their work in mid-June.

The two-month legislative session is expected to focus heavily on Louisiana’s finances, with the state facing a $1.6 billion gap for the budget year that begins July 1.

“I don’t think there’s any other issue as far as I’m concerned beside the budget, trying to get that in line,” said Senate President John Alario, R-Westwego.

Legislative leaders, both Republican and Democrat, have been holding a series of closed-door meetings to discuss strategies. But they haven’t coalesced behind a plan yet, instead hoping that when everyone’s together in the Capitol, a package of ideas will come together.

See Session Page 8-A

Armed robbery suspect apprehended, one sought

A Larose man was arrested Saturday after committing an armed robbery and aggravated battery at a residence in Larose on East 28th Street.

Jude Cantrelle Jude Cantrelle, Jr., 22, was arrested after neighbors reported that they were awakened around 7 a.m. Saturday morning to find two males standing inside their residence, donned in ski masks, with one pointing a gun at the victims. The assailants were demanding money from the victims when a third victim entered the room and recognized one of the assailants to be Cantrelle.

See Arrest Page 8-A

Cut Off native opens law firm focusing on energy and environmental matters

lands, coastal areas, and offshore.

Loulan teaches Advanced Oil and Gas Law as a member of the parttime faculty of Tulane Law School.

Among many distinctions and honors, he is ranked by Chambers USA as a leader in the field of environmental litigation and is listed in Best Lawyers - The World’s Premiere Guide under “Litigation - Environmental” and “Oil and Gas Law,” having been named a Best Lawyers’ Lawyer of the Year for Environmental Litigation in 2015.

Loulan graduated from Harvard College, A.B., magna cum laude, in 1983, and received his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1986.

As with any successful business organization, Kelly Hart’s greatest

strengths are the experience and dedication of its people. Kelly Hart has a history of attracting graduates from over twenty-five law schools, including many nationally prominent institutions.

Kelly Hart attorneys include members of the American Law Institute, numerous former federal and state court judges, judicial law clerks, and dozens of individuals recognized by their peers for their legal acumen.

Joining Loulan Pitre at Kelly Hart & Pitre are Demarcus Gordon, Aimee Hebert, Kelly Ransom, Jane Jackson, Victor Jones, D’Ann Penner, Stephanie Lintern, and Krystin Frazier.

See Loulan Pitre Page 9-A

Loulan J. Pitre, Jr.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Calendar of Events News to Use!

Free basketball camp to begin Thursday

The Cut Off Youth Center will host a free basketball camp beginning April 16. The Drill ‘Em camp will focus on fundamental drills and is being led by Greg Curole and Savannah Lerille.

Iddy Biddy youth will meet from 5 to 5:50 p.m., Biddy youth will meet from 6 – 7 p.m. and an advanced level will meet from 7 to 8 p.m.

For more information, contact Greg Curole or Savannah Lerille on Facebook.

Poker run benefit slated for Sat.

A poker run will be held April 18 to benefit Jason Esponge, a local man who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma.

The event will begin with registration at 8 a.m. at Jackson’s Bar in Golden Meadow and continue to Da Bar, Blue Moon, Gators, Royal Daiquiri, TKs and end at Jackson’s Place.

Cost is $15 per bike / vehicle and $10 for passengers. Free meals will be provided to the riders. Outside

FREE Brake Inspection with $39.99* Tire Rotation & Balance

meals are $7 per plate.

Music will be provided as well as a 50/50 raffle and a live auction. Prize winnings include $200 for the high hand and $100 for the low hand.

Monetary donations are also accepted to help pay for medical Jason’s costs.

Basketball tourney to be held Fri., Sat.

South Lafourche High School will be hosting an Adult Basketball Tournament with both a men and women’s division.

The tournament will be held at South Lafourche on April 17 and 18 with a cost of $200 per team.

For more information and to register teams call 985-637-1513 or email slhsbasketball@gmail.com.

Handgun training to be held April 19

A Concealed Handgun Training Course will be held on Sunday, April 19 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range, 3451 Hwy. 182, Raceland.

Cost is $110. Advance registration is required.

For more information, contact: Lieutenant Lafate Day (985) 532-4327 lafateday@lpso.net.

This course is a prerequisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana.

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Four-Wheel Alignment

*Excludes extra parts and modified vehicles.

Cake Bingo to benefit Wounded Warriors

A cake bingo to benefit the Larose VFW #8538 and the Wounded Warrior Project will be held on Sunday, April 19 at the Larose VFW Hall, behind LCO School, starting at 12:30 p.m.

Concessions will be sold.

Come out and support a great cause. For more information call 985-2585789.

Commodities to be given out next week

The Lafourche Council on Aging and Catholic Charities will give out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age and older between 7 and 9 a.m. on at the Cut Off

Youth Center on Wednesday, April 22 and at the Raceland Recreation Center on Thursday, April 23.

Chamber awared banquet set for Apr. 23

Nominations have been received for the annual Employee of the Year award.

All nominations received will be recognized at the Chamber’s annual crawfish boil with one nominee awarded the Employee of the Year!

The event will take place on Thursday, April 23, at the Cut Off Youth Center, from 6 – 8 p.m. There will be a new component to this event, a Wellness Expo, hosted by Lady of the Sea General Hospital, Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital and Thibodaux Regional

Letters and Opinions

Important message FROM our community …

On Sunday, April 12th I was browsing through the newspaper, as I regularly do, when I came across an ad that I find to be quite disturbing. The ad that I am referring to, covered all of page 6A, titled “An Important Message to Our Community” (penned by Mr. Gary Chouest & Mr. Al Gonsoulin).

In this ad, Mr. Chouest & Mr. Gonsoulin come to the aid of exploration megacompany British Petroleum (BP) stating that because BP chose to “stay and meet its requirements” they should not go “unnoticed”, “unreported” and “UNREWARDED”.

In my opinion, the average Lafourche Parish resident cannot afford lavish vacations to exotic locations; therefore, we share with our children the activities that we grew up on, like a trip to the beach, fishing, crabbing and so on.

While I do not support anyone filing claims against British Petroleum (BP) that are unjust, I can’t help but wonder when was the last time Mr. Chouest swam in our local waters?

To call members of our community “narrow thinking and vindictive” is just an example of how truly out of touch Mr. Chouest has become with the community from which he lives and operates his business.

When polluted marine life stops washing up in our back yard maybe those who depend on our (once plentiful) waters would be a little more receptive to BP’s presence in OUR community, or lack thereof. No one can positively confirm the longterm effects that the 2010 oil-spill catastrophe will have on our children, our community or our natural resources but before acting like a big fish in a little pond, Mr. Gary Chouest must first get in the water.

Terrance Lee Galliano

MK5K set for April 25, cake bingo / lunch to be held Apr. 26

Medical Center, our presenting sponsors, from 4 – 6 p.m.

Reservations are required, and can be made by contacting the Chamber by calling: 985-693-6700, or by emailing: admin@ lafourchechamber.com, or by visiting: www.lafourche chamber.com.

A race to honor the memory of MaryKate Bruce benefitting “MaryKate’s Magical Express” at Give Kids the World will be held on Saturday, April 25.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at Cut Off Elementary. The 5K race begins at 8 a.m. from Cut Off Elementary to Larose Cut Off Middle School. A 1-mile fun run begins at 8 a.m. at LCOMS. A cake bingo and lunch will be held on Sunday, April 26 at the Cut Off Youth Center. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the bingo. Takeouts are available. Tickets are sold ahead of time. The cake bingo starts at 1 p.m.

Registration fee: (includes t-shirt) $20. Registration may be done the day of the race or mailed to: MK5K, LCOMS, 13356 W. Main St., Larose. For more information call Celeste Breaux or Molly Bourgeois at 985-693-3273 or Susan Bruce at 985-637-5776.

3 month commodities schedule posted

The Lafourche Parish Council and Community Action, 3-Month Commodities distribution schedule is as follows: • Galliano area, 16241 W. Main, Cut Off: April 23, July 23 and October 22, starting at 11 a.m. For more information call 632-3989.

• Raceland area, 115 Texas St., Raceland: May 28, August 27, November 19, starting at 11 a.m. For more information call 5377603.

NSU fountain to be rededicated April 23

The Nicholls State University fountain located along Louisiana Hwy. 1 will spring back to life during a rededication ceremony hosted by the university at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 23.

The public is invited to attend the rededication ceremony at the fountain and celebrate this Nicholls icon.

Refreshments will be provided. For more information about the fountain, call 985-448-4141.

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This picture was taken Saturday, April 11 at Elmer’s Island of a porpoise that washed ashore covered in oil.

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“In a Small Pond�

By Leroy Martin

“Songwriters II�

In 1915, great songwriters Irvin Berlin, Jerome Kern, John Philip Sousa and others, formed the Association of Songwriters, Composers and Producers (ASCAP) to protect songwriters’ copyrights on recordings and live performances but excluded Jazz, Blues and Country Music (called Hillbilly then) which were not considered “professional�.

Talking movies, radio, TV and the Internet were added when invented.

In 1940, 600 radio stations created a competitor, Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) to license the excluded music which had become popular with Gene Autry, Ernest Tubb, Louis Armstrong and later Elvis.

From the 1940’s on, BMI ate ASCAP’s lunch, and herein begins the local connection.

By the 1960’s, ASCAP attempted to get BMI writ-

ers to switch and since Vin Bruce and I had built up a catalog of songs, they scheduled a meeting at Rebstock’s Dance Hall in Golden Meadow inviting us, Harry Anselmi, Ebdon Barrios and others to make their pitch.

After discussions with our publishers, we declined. Right decision? I don’t know, but it’s all moot now. ASCAP believed signing multitudes of small timers like us would retrieve their losses. (ASCAP makes Vin and I an “offer we can’t refuseâ€? though ‌ in my next column.)

The Eddie Powers affair: By 1962 I had a few successful record productions, two national hits, songs being published and recorded and was co-writing songs with Mac Rebenac (Dr. John) which were recorded by New Orleans artists Tommy Ridg-

ley (Heavenly) and Fats Domino (Cheating Traces).

KTIB fellow announcer Jim Swiler had approached me about his cousin, Eddie Powers, a young New Orleans rocker seeking a recording contract and needed a demo record.

By this time I was back playing country and Cajun music with and managing “Vin Bruce and the Acadians�. I had gotten him a recording contract with Floyd Soileau’s Jin/Swallow Records Company and he and I formed a great new touring band, our last one.

I reformed my rock and roll band “The Vikings�, consisting of me on bass, Lloyd Toups and Don Stevens on sax, Pat Curole on trumpet, Lanny Boudeaux on piano and Sherill Rivet on drums. We were back at Cosimo’s Recording Studio!

Record producers liked our South Louisiana sound (known today as Swamp Pop).

In the 1960’s we backed dozens of recording artists like Mickey Gilley, Joey Long, Jimmy Donley and Phil Bo, resulting in three million selling hits, including my productions of Joe Barry’s I’m a Fool To Care, Barbara Lynn’s You’ll Lose a Good Thing and Jerry Raines’ Teen Age Love.

For his demo, Eddie Powers recorded two of my compositions, I’ll Dream No More and No Cure for the Blues, and Jim began shopping it around. Meanwhile

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Clockwise, from top left, Eddie Powers (1962), Earl Stanley with guitar and Eddie Powers today, The Dixie Cups, Dr. John, Vin Bruce, Leroy Martin, Jimmy Donley, and Joe Barry.

Powers, without our knowledge, had signed a contract with another label and recorded a New Orleans hit called Gypsy Woman Told Me. Cosimo Matassa remembered our demo, called me and we made a deal to release Powers on his label.

He reworked the recording; took out the horns; added a girl chorus, The Dixie Cups who had a national hit with Chapel of Love, got Earl Stanley to record two instrumentals to back the two songs and “voila�, we had two of Eddie Powers’ 45’s to release.

Such was the recording business then, done with 3tract recording, then 8, 24 and 32, and with digital, innumerable tracks.

Cosimo released I’ll Dream No More, which was

an instant hit in New Orleans, going to number 5 in one week, and major labels began knocking on his door to lease the record for national distribution.

Then the fan got hit!

Eddie Powers got an injunction and stopped the radio stations from playing the record. Although it had already sold over 10,000 copies, the radio plays and the record sales hit a brick wall.

My lawyer and friend Charles Leblanc and I went to court and WE WON! The

judge ruled we retained ownership, but the record died and so did Eddie Powers’ career.

Lesson learned ‌ always sign contracts!

My friend Charles Leblanc (later a Thibodaux city judge and father of Lafourche Parish Judge John E. Leblanc) did this Pro Bono and all he earned was my eternal gratitude.

A friend in need is a friend indeed!

BYE NOW.

Comments are welcomed at: leroymartin1929@gmail.com

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SNEAK-A-PEAK NIGHT Thursday, April 16 5 - 9pm All Rides $1 Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken on a Stick, Fried Oreos & Snickers

Friday, April 17

6 - 9pm GOOD FEELINGS Variety Band

9 - 10pm - Auction

10pm - 1am SUPERCHARGE

Classic Rock Band

5K Walk / Run Sat., April 18

Festival Grounds

10am Race

8-10am Registration Early Registration:

$30 due by April 6

Saturday, April 18

to receive T-Shirt

2pm - 5pm: POT2LA (Swamp Pop)

Late Registration: $35

10am - 1pm: SOUTHERN BOYZ (Swamp Pop) 6pm - 9pm: NASHVILLE SOUTH (Country) 9 - 10pm: Auction

10pm - 1am - CONTRAFLOW (Classic Rock)

Sunday, April 19

11am -2pm: TET-DUR (Swamp Pop) 2 - 3pm - Auction

3 - 6pm NATURAL SATISFACTION

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Pay One Price Rides All Weekend - $55

Friday, April 17: 6-11pm - $16 Saturday, April 18: Noon - 5pm - $16 5 - 11pm - $16 Sunday, April 19: 11am - 2pm - $16 2 - 6pm - $16

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HOUMA, La. (AP) — State Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents are accusing nine Terrebonne Parish men of harvesting oysters from an unapproved polluted area and taking them from a private lease without written permission.

The department says agents patrolling in Hell Hole Bayou on Thursday spotted several boats harvesting oysters, seizing boats and dredges while returning 115 sacks of oysters to the water.

Cited are four Houma men, 30-year-old Jolio Garcia, 28-year-old Omar Ever Aviles Gomez, 21-year-old

Daniel Sanchez and 34year-old Francisco Ruiz Maradiaga. Also cited are four Gray men, 25-year-old Hermilo Luria, 37-year-old Mario Lara, 30-year-old Carlos Gonzaga and 30year-old Francisco Tenoria.

Finally, 27-year-old Eduardo Alejo of Theriot was also cited.

The men face up to 240 days in jail and fines up to $1,900. _____________

Louisiana State Police holds graduation for 58 new troopers

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana has 58 new state troopers.

The Louisiana State Police academy held graduation ceremonies Friday in Baton Rouge for the cadets who completed a 19-week training course. Seventytwo entered the training, but 14 didn’t make it to graduation.

Training includes crash investigation, emergency vehicle operations, impaired driving detection and traffic incident management.

The new troopers get added to a force of about 1,000. They’ll be split among nine different troops in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Houma, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Monroe, Shreveport, Lafayette and Mandeville. _____________

Public got its turn to outline budget concerns to lawmakers

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — People who rely on the state

for health care services and education programs got their turn to tell lawmakers their concerns about the threat of deep budget slashing next year.

The House Appropriations Committee has done its department-by-department review of Gov. Bobby Jindal’s spending and cut recommendations. Tuesday was the start of public testimony, two days set aside for the state’s citizens to talk about their budget worries.

The governor proposed a $24 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

To close a $1.6 billion budget gap, Jindal proposes cuts across state agencies.

He also relies on more than $500 million in tax break changes that are uncertain to pass. Even then, higher education would take a more than $200 million reduction. _____________

Transgender man sues loan company over sex bias claim

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A 21-year-old transgender man says in a sex discrimination lawsuit that he was forced to leave his job at a Mississippi-based loan company once officials there found out he was born a woman but dressed and acted like a man.

Tristan Broussard filed suit on Monday against First Tower Loan LLC., a financial loan company based in Flowood, Mississippi, with offices in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Missouri and Illinois.

Broussard charges he was forced to leave his job at its Lake Charles, Louisiana, offices in March 2013 after a company executive found out he was listed on his driver’s license as female. He charges that the executive demanded he dress and act like a woman, something he refused to do. _____________

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HOUSTON (AP) — Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. says the number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by 40 this week to 988 amid depressed oil prices. It was the first time the weekly count was below 1,000 since September 2009.

Houston-based Baker Hughes said Friday 760 rigs were seeking oil and 225 explored for natural gas. Three were listed as miscellaneous. A year ago, 1,831 rigs were active.

Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Texas plummeted by 29 rigs, Oklahoma was down

five, New Mexico by four and North Dakota dropped two. Colorado, Ohio and Wyoming declined by one each.

Arkansas and Kansas each rose by one. Alaska, California, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Utah and West Virginia were all unchanged.

The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981 and bottomed at 488 in 1999. _____________ Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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ALEX VEIGA AP Real Estate Writer

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Pictured from left to right is the Lt. Governor Ralph Torres, of the Commonwealth, North Mariana Islands, Saipan; Joey Boudreaux, foreman at Superior Shipyard; Town of Golden Meadow Mayor Joey Bouziga; and Brent Duet, owner of Superior Shipyard in Golden Meadow, during the raising of the flag ceremony for the Luta Mermaid.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Living in an apartment? Expect your rent to go up again.

Renting has gotten increasingly expensive over the last five years. The average U.S. rent has climbed 14 percent to $1,124 since 2010, according to commercial property tracker Reis Inc. That’s four percentage points faster than inflation, and more than double the rise in U.S. home prices over the same period.

Now, even with a surge in apartment construction, rents are projected to rise yet another 3.3 percent this year, to an average $1,161, according to Reis. While that’s slower than last year’s 3.6 percent increase, the broader upward trend isn’t going away.

“The only relief in sight is rents in the hottest markets are going to go up at a slower pace, but they’re still going to go up,” says Hessam Nadji, chief strategy officer at Marcus & Millichap, a commercial real estate services firm.

The main reason: More people than ever are apartment hunting.

Young people who have been living with their parents are increasingly finding jobs and moving out. Rising home prices are leading many long-time renters to stay put.

In addition, most of the new apartments coming on the market are aimed at affluent tenants and carry higher-than-average rents.

That’s especially true in cities where new buildings are going up in urban core areas, which means builders need to recoup higher land and development costs.

Consider Denver, where rents have increased more than 5 percent a year since 2010 — 9.2 percent in 2014 — according to Marcus & Millichap. Of the 9,400 new apartment units added last year, 23 percent were in urban core areas.

Competition for apartments means renters are less likely to be able to negotiate with landlords, or win concessions such as a free month’s rent.

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why apartment dwellers will probably see rents go up for a sixth straight year.

— MORE JOBS, MORE COMPETITION During the last recession many workers who lost their jobs moved in with relatives or took on roommates.

About 32 percent of U.S. adults were living with roommates or adult family members in 2012, up from 27.4 percent in 2006, according to Zillow, an online real estate firm.

Stepped-up hiring has begun to reverse that trend.

About 2.8 million more Americans have jobs than 12 months ago.

“The share of young adults with jobs has climbed in the past year, and that will help many of them move out of their parents’ homes,” says Jed Kolko, chief economist at online real estate firm Trulia. “Most of them will be renters first.”

More people vying for apartments helps drive rents higher. And metropolitan areas with faster job growth are generally seeing higherthan-average rent hikes as well.

The three metro areas with the biggest annual increase in rent in January, according to Trulia: Denver (14.2 percent), Oakland, California (12.1 percent), and San Francisco (11.6 percent).

Job growth in each of those cities also eclipsed the national growth rate of 2.3 percent over the 12 months ended in January. Employment grew 3.7 percent in Denver, 2.7 percent in Oak-

land and 4.5 percent in San Francisco.

— HOMEBUYING DELAYED Traditionally, renting has been a stepping stone toward homeownership.

When rents rise, tenants are motivated to buy sooner, especially when interest rates are near historic lows, as they are now.

But these days, renters are taking longer to buy. The U.S. homeownership rate ended last year at a 19-year low of 64.4 percent.

Between higher rents taking a bigger bite out of the bank account and sharply higher home prices, potential buyers are having more trouble saving for a down payment and qualifying for a mortgage.

And many millennials, or 18- to 34-year-olds, simply prefer renting.

That’s true for Alyssa Hankins, a marketing and social media strategist in Los Angeles. She moved in February to a newly opened complex where rents range from $2,325 for a studio to $5,920 for a two-bedroom unit. She wants to be able to move quickly if a job opportunity comes up.

“It’s less about affordability and more about flexibility,” says Hankins, 29.

When renters stay put, fewer apartments are available for new tenants, which in turn drives up rents.

— NEW APARTMENTS ARE PRICEY Developers added 238,000 apartments nationwide last year, a 14-year high, with another 210,000

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In theory, more apartment construction should help bring down rents because landlords would compete for tenants. But 80 percent of new complexes, Nadji estimates, are highend projects aimed at renters willing to pay a premium for amenities like gourmet kitchens and concierge service.

How much of a premium? The average rent for apartments completed last year was $1,721. That’s 46 percent higher than the average apartment rent for older units, according to Marcus & Millichap and data provider MPF Research.

“There’s very little new supply being added anywhere else,” says Nadji, “so that’s why there’s so much pressure on rents and very little choice for the average renter.”

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guarded his reputation on taxes and refused to support anything considered a tax increase. To get around his self-imposed restrictions, the governor describes caps on refundable tax credits as reductions in state spending.

If lawmakers don’t like Jindal’s ideas, they’ll need to work within his parameters against tax increases to avoid his veto. Louisiana’s Legislature traditionally refuses to override a governor’s vetoes. That has everyone looking for loopholes to raise revenue without the method being considered a tax hike.

“It does tie our hands quite a bit,” said Rep. Jay Morris, R-Monroe. “It appears to be in the present situation difficult, because the governor is running for a higher office and he believes there are certain things he has to do in order to maintain his viability as a candidate.”

Several lawmakers are trying to frame debate over Louisiana’s generous tax credit programs — like for the film and solar industries — as direct subsidies to business. Shrinking those, they argue, is a reduction in state spending

Lawmakers have prefiled a hodgepodge of proposals to scale back tax breaks, temporarily suspend tax breaks, raise cigarette taxes, increase college tuition rates and hike fees for state services.

Which ones will advance and what they’ll look like is far from decided.

All that seems certain as the session opens is Jindal’s proposal to scale certain business tax breaks to drum up new money for spending has hit strong resistance. Lawmakers don’t believe it can pass in its current form.

“His plan falls short,” said Sen. Robert Adley, RBenton, one of the key negotiating figures in the behind-the-scenes budget and tax negotiations.

The Republican governor wants to cut more than $500 million in spending on tax credits that give businesses a check above their state tax liability, calling it “corporate welfare.”

Business organizations call Jindal’s proposal a tax hike.

The issue is sensitive for Jindal, who has

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rather than a tax hike.

“The way I look at some of these tax credits, they’re government expenses. So in my mind, I’m looking at doing some cuts,” said Rep. Lance Harris, R-Alexandria, chairman of the Republican Legislative Delegation.

Adley said Louisiana’s tax breaks have grown too large, topping $7 billion a year.

“You cannot give away everything that you have,” he said.

Businesses targeted in the wide-ranging tax debate are gearing up for a fight, while higher education leaders and health care service providers are describing dire situations without additional funding.

The chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party, state Sen. Karen Carter Peterson, is pushing measures to expand the state’s Medicaid program and to require paid sick leave for many full-time workers around the state.

“I’m determined to help lift folks into the middle class by reducing financial hurdles to their success,” Peterson said in a statement.

But in a majority Republican Legislature, the ideas appear to be longshots.

While finances are lawmakers’ central focus, other contentious issues will mix into the session, including a debate over the Common Core education standards.

Jindal wants to get Common Core and its testing removed from Louisiana’s public school classrooms, a push that faces resistance from the chairmen of the House and Senate education committees and business organizations.

A similar proposal failed last year, but the multistate standards have grown more unpopular since then and Jindal has made the repeal the centerpiece of his legislative agenda.

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At this point, both the armed and unarmed white male left the residence.

A survey of the property revealed that a large sum of cash and an alleged estimated $15,000 in property had been taken by the assailants.

The victims then made contact with a neighbor

who reported that Cantrelle had gone to his residence on Friday evening, uninvited. This victim immediately began checking his own home and learned that a cell phone and clothing were missing.

Sometime mid-morning, all of the victims then reportedly went over to the Cantrelle residence to confront him. Upon being accused of the theft and the burglary by the victims, Cantrelle went into a rage throwing items about the residence. The victims subsequently departed the residence and upon doing so, two of the victims were struck by Cantrelle with what was described as a “black pipe”. It was then that the victims called 911.

It was at this point that Lafourche Parish deputies responded to the Cantrelle home after receiving a report of a fight in progress.

When arriving, deputies made contact with Cantrelle who was irate and screaming that he had been beaten up. He refused to cooperate with the deputies and was eventually restrained and transported to the hospital for medical treatment. He later twice attempted to leave the Substation.

Jude Cantrelle, Jr. is presently incarcerated at the Lafourche Parish Detention Center on charges of simple burglary, 2 counts of aggravated battery, simple escape, armed robbery (felony), resisting an officer and disturbing the peace, as well as for outstanding warrants on the charges of cyber bullying and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

He is being held on bonds totaling $161,750.00 as set by Judge Christopher J. Boudreaux.

Sheriff Webre reports that efforts to identify and locate the second, masked assailant are ongoing. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433 or by texting “GIVEATIP” plus your message to 274637.

Tips can also be submitted using the TipSubmit Mobile application or online at www.crimestoppers br.org.

Tipsters will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information given leads to an arrest.

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Music by classic rock band Contraflow will begin at 10 p.m. and close out the festival at 1 a.m.

Sunday entertainment begins with the swamp pop band Tet-Dur at 11 a.m., an auction from 2 to 3 p.m., and music by Natural Satisfaction, featuring a variety of your favorite tunes, from 3 until 6 p.m. when the fair closes.

Weekend pay-one-price ride bracelets are available in advance from the Lockport Town Hall for $55.

Contact Lockport Town Hall at (985) 532-3117 for more information or visit their Facebook page.

The Festival will also feature great Cajun food throughout the weekend.

Puzzle From 1-A

- Matherne Dermatology, Cut Off; - Merle Norman, Larose; - Performance Auto & Accessories, Larose; - Royal Flush Casino, Galliano; - Roy and Kyle’s Body Shop, Larose; - S&L Jumpin’ Fun, Golden Meadow; South Lafourche Bank, Larose, North Larose, Cut Off, Galliano, and Golden Meadow; South Lafourche Credit, Cut Off; and - The Cypress Columns, Gray.

Sheriff’s Office offering RAD course in May

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course for women only at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Training Academy, located at 1300 Lynn St., Thibodaux, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 11, 12 and 13 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Participants must attend all 3 nights.

Class size is limited. A $10 fee to cover course materials must be prepaid.

Mail to: LPSO, Attn: DeAnn S. Barrios, P.O. Box 5608, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

For more information contact DeAnn Barrios at 985-449-4436 or email: deann-barrios@lpso.net.

Congratulations Ben and Natalie Autin on your brand new 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and also on your baby boy on the way.

- Lauren

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Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that

a public hearing of the Grand Isle Port Commission in Grand Isle, Louisiana will be held at its regular meeting place in the

Grand Isle Port Commission Building, located at 2757 Louisiana Highway 1, Grand Isle, Louisiana on

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 12 noon to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year's maximum.

Will your home withstand storm season? Six tips to help you prepare (StatePoint) - Year after year, Americans from Tornado Alley to the Gulf Coast to the metropolises of the Eastern Seaboard witness storms that cause millions in damage and loss of life.

However, no matter where you live, or what type of extreme weather you may face, there are things you can do to protect your home and family from the worst. “When it comes to resilient design planning, the most important thing to remember is that it doesn’t have to break the bank. A few quick and easy adjustments can keep you safe,� says Greg Beste, member of the American Institute of Architects Disaster Assistance Committee and Project Management Director, IVI Assessment Services, a CBRE Company.

Beste offers some storm season advice: • Document your home — before disaster strikes.

Grab your smartphone and take photos of your home

now, inside and out, covering the foundation and all interior and exterior spaces. At best, you’ll have a nice keepsake; at worst, a visual documentation that can be used for an insurance claim in case of disaster.

You can also share the images with your insurance company right away, to add to their files for future reference. • Be an expert on your house. How old is your home? What type of framing does it have? When was the roof last repaired or replaced? These are questions you should know the answers to, as they will dictate what design changes should be made. • Make fixes easy, inexpensive and relevant. For example, are high winds a major worry where you live? Add an extra layer of protection by swapping out the shingles on your roof for a heavier material, or secure the roof sheathing with a more wind-resistant

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Don’t just wonder if you’ve done enough to prepare for storm season. Take action to keep your home and family safe. nailing pattern, using an extra box or two of nails.

Know where your home is weakest; those spots are the first places to shore up

Loulan Pitre From 1-A

“The attorneys at Kelly Hart & Pitre are well-known in the Louisiana legal community, with strengths in oil and gas litigation, environmental litigation, and regulatory work,� said Loulan Pitre, Jr., Partner in Charge. “Kelly Hart has looked at many opportunities to expand its footprint in the region, knowing that it would help serve its existing clients. Having a New Orleans office broadens the range of services Kelly Hart can provide to our clients in the Gulf Coast region.� Loulan’s wife, Tiffany Peperone Pitre, is an attorney and urban planner who studied at LSU. They are the parents of one and a half year old twins, Loulan III and Ellen. Loulan also has two older children, Emilie and Mathieu, both students at LSU. Loulan’s passion for Louisiana and its future is without question. “Louisiana is my home. My commitment is

in defense. • Communicate your building goals. If you’re working with an architect to build or retrofit your

to this area and its future.

Growing businesses ensure the strength of a community and leave a legacy for the next generation,� says Pitre. “I want my kids to appreciate and preserve that history, while knowing that they have the power to manifest unlimited opportunities in their lifetime.� Asked about the future growth of the firm, Pitre said, “We are developing our business by doing work that helps our clients achieve their goals and solve their problems. If serving the best interests of our clients requires us to grow, open new offices, and hire additional lawyers, then we will do that.�

Kelly Hart & Pitre is located at 400 Poydras Street, Suite 1812, New Orleans. Loulan Pitre may be reached at loulan.pitre@kellyhart.com and (504) 522-9822. You can learn more about Kelly Hart at www.kellyhart.com.

The Business Spotlight is a paid advertorial. For more information on taking part in a Business Spotlight advertisement, contact The Lafourche Gazette at 985-693-7229.

home, make sure that he or she understands the importance of resiliency. Even more importantly, your contractor should feel comfortable executing these goals. Communication at every step is the key. • Safe rooms are not a cause for panic. A safe room doesn’t have to be high-tech. With the right design and construction, your mud room, laundry area or even a powder room can be a safe haven in case of disaster. • Design beyond code.

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Building codes are the minimum standard and in many cases, have not been updated to reflect the current reality. If you live in a particularly vulnerable area, an architect can advise on additional measures to take — for instance, in coastal areas, building a foot higher than the minimum flood zone would indicate is recommended.  Resources like www.architectfinder.aia.org can help you connect with the information and individuals you need.

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HOMES

2 Houses For Sale

By Owner, in Galliano on same property. Both have new metal roofs. 4 br. and a 2BR. $80,000 OBO. Serious inquiries. Call 985-475-6386. _________________ House For Sale in Cut Off, 3 br, 1.5 ba, approx. 1200 sq ft.

Asking $85,000. Call 985-691-1367 & leave message. _________________ House For Sale: 3 br plus bonus room, 1 ba, lg. kitchen, dining rm, lg. yard, newly remodeled, Cut Off area.

Asking $125,000. Call 985665-7375. _________________ Two Houses, Four Lots For Sale at 121 W. 6th St., Larose.

Three sheds, all household furnishing.

Bids start at $78,000.

Call 985-475-7262 for viewing. _________________ House For Sale: 3 br, 2 ba, in Baton Rouge, only 10 minutes from LSU. Perfect for LSU students.

Excel. cond. Call 985291-3170.

Asking $139,500. _________________

LAND

Lot For Sale: 100x159, 15850 sq ft, Lot #8, Old Safari Heights Subd., Asking $15,500. Call 985278-1480. _________________ Cleared Pasture For Sale: 16.936 acres.

Appraised at $169,000 (negotiable). Can see from E. 149th St., behind 18579 E. Main Galliano. FMI call 985258-0296 or 985-475-7803. _________________

BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITY

Office Building For Lease: Great location for an attorney, realtor, bookkeeper, insurance agent, notary, cosmetologist, nail tech, etc. Call to see this beautiful 2 person office or 3-station hair salon w/parking. This is an excel. location on LA 1 in the center of Cut Off. Available in May. Don’t wait! Call 985-691-3290 or 985691-1317. _________________

FOR RENT

Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, no smoking, no pets, $850/mth, $600/dep. Pd. water, with appliances. Also a remodeled House For Rent: 1 br, 1 ba, no smoking, no pets. $700/mth, $500/dep. w/appliances, pd. water. Larose area, Leave message, 985632-4723. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, 2 ba, furn., utilities included, w/d. $950/mth, $600/dep.

Galliano area. Call 985-278-7095. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 2 br, kitchen, lg. living rm, front porch, all appliances, utilities pd., $750/mth, $450/nonrefundable deposit.

Quiet neighborhood in Cut Off. Call 985-8568005. _________________ House For Rent: Fully furn., 3 br. 2 ba, executive home available for weekly or monthly rentals. Includes linens, kitchen equip., appliances, TV’s and all utilities, including internet & cable. Call 985-2781136. _________________

Plastic Pallets For Sale Call The Lafourche Gazette 985-693-7229

Apt. For Rent: A charming apt. over looking Bayou Lafourche. 2 br, partly furn., including w/d, total electric, water pd., utility shed. $650/mth, $500/security dep. Located off LA 1 at 505 N. Bayou Dr., Golden Meadow.

FMI call 985-2090026. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Located in Cut Off, single/couple occupancy.

1 br, no pets, utilities pd. $650/mth, $650/dep. if no answer leave message.

985-278-1145. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, on lg. lot, located in Larose, lot 100x180. All appl. included $950/mth, 950/dep. Call 985637-7321. ________________ Peterson Living Rentals, LLC 985637-4133 18122 Hwy. 3235, Galliano, 3.3 miles south of Wal-Mart and 1/2 mile north of Days Inn Motel.

Mobile Home & RV Park, New Laundromat & Convenience Store.

Convenience store open Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 9 pm and laundry mat open 24/7. Try out new drop off laundry service and be one of our many satisfied customers.

Lavanderia Nueva y Tienda Hispana. Se habla Espanol Camper Sales and Propane. Here from out of town and tired of paying high hotel prices and eating out all the time? Come be another satisfied customer. Starting at $150/wk with full kitchen and a yard so you can barbeque.

Available Now: Campers, camper lots, bunk houses, 2BR cabins, 1 - 2 BR Mobile Homes. Day, week, month. _________________

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Mobile Home For Rent: Located in Larose, 3 br, 3 ba, 16x80. No smoking, no pets. Taking applications. Quiet neighborhood. $850/mth, $850/dep. Call 985637-7922. _________________ Trailer For Rent: Quiet Place/Quiet Person! No pets, no children. 1 br, 1 ba, furn., $650/mth. $ 4 0 0 / d e p .

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

Only quiet/clean people apply please. _________________ House For Rent or Lease Purchase: 3 br, 2 ba, 2 covered porches w/lg. backyard. $1200/mth. FMI call 985-855-0617. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, Larose area, we pay water, total electric, clean, remodeled, located on W. 7th St., Larose. No pets allowed. $550/mth. Call Scott at 985-291-1146 or 985-696-4785. _________________ Double Wide Trailer For Rent in Lockport: Taking applications for unfurnished 4 br double wide, w/Jacuzzi in master bath, non-smoking, pets considered, available after May 1. $1200/mth, $600/dep.

For applications call 985-258-5666. _________________ Small House For Rent, Great for single or couple, 2 br, 1 ba, sm. shed, partly furn. $750/mth, $750/security dep., Call 985798-7307 or 985-637-8737. Leave message if no answer, ask for Dawn. _________________ Room For Rent: No couples, no pets, no bills. Cut Off area. $350/mth, $200/dep.

Call 850-723-8231. _________________ House For Rent in Cut Off, 3 br, 1.5 ba approx. 1500 sq ft. $950/mth, $950/dep.

Call 985-691-1367 & leave message. _________________ 2-Story Brick House For Rent: 223 Green Acres St., Larose. 4 br, 2 ba, party rm, garage, executive home, all new appl., dishwasher, central heat/air, 3946 sqft. $1700/mth, plus deposit. Call 985-2588082. _________________

Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, in Larose. Sits on lg. lot in quiet neighborhood. $850 /mth, $850/dep. Call 985-691-1367. Leave voice message. _________________

MERCHANDISE

55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ Peach Trees For Sale: $5 ea. Call 985691-9466 or 985-6322602. _________________ Mausoleums For Sale at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.

Section: St Michael Walk. Crypt 9 & 10, Tier B. $6500 for both. Call Marie Hotard at 985-291-1190. _________________ 9 foot Lifting A Frame For Sale with 2 ton chain fall, $600; new front & rear bumpers for 2014 Chevy 3500 Dually pick up truck, $300 ea. Call 985-6917267, leave message. _________________ Burgundy-Beige accented Sofa/Love Seat For Sale: $300; 2 door/12 gun cabinet w/long drawer & key lock, $400; sewing machine cabinet, $20; child’s bow, arrows, & case for arrows, $50.

Call 985-691-4100. _________________

CAMPERS

1999 Viking Pop-Up Camper For Sale: Clean & in good cond. $2000. Call 985-6324853 or 985-6965734. _________________

BOATS

21 ft. Lombas built Aluminum Hull with 120 Force, $6000 and a 19 ft. aluminum Mud Boat with 4.3L Chevy Vortec V-6, with Velvet drive clutch, $6000. FMI call 985-691-1479. _________________ Fiberglass Champion Jon Boat For Sale: very shallow draft & profile, ideal for fresh or salt water fishing. $1800, will lease purchase. No engine, no motor, no trailer, very sold boat.

Call 985-870-5263. _________________

UNITS AVAILABLE NOW!

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GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: Sat. April 18 at 14664 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off, 8 am to 2 pm. baby clothes, Montessori learning materials, toys, household items & more. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs. & Fri., April 16 & 17 at 316 E. 25th St., Larose, 8 am to 6 pm.

Sofa & love seat, sliding glass patio door, cabinet doors w/hardware, clothes, Barbie’s, collectibles, & lots more. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs., Fri. & Sat, April 16, 17 & 18 at 142 W. 138th St., 8 am to 5 pm.

New: clothes, shoes, plus others. Spring summer used clothing, knick knacks, & much more. Too much to list. Rain or shine. _________________ 3 Fly. Garage Sale: Fri., Sat. & Sun., April 17, 18 & 19 at 119 Peytral Dr., Mathews, 8 am to 3 pm. Lots of everything. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs.

April 16, Hwy. 3235, next to Sonic on back road. Name brand clothes, lots of stuff.

Rain or shine. Early birds welcome on Wed. _________________

HELP WANTED

Lafourche Parish Fire District #3 is accepting applications for the following career positions: Firefighter/Operator.

LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA plan, health, vision, & dental ins. Pd. vacation & pd. holiday.

Must possess a valid driver’s license & high school diploma.

Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 W. Main, Cut Off. Need more information contact Codi Collins or Jada Pitre at 985-632-8068. _________________ Direct Support Professional: Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities in a group home setting. Call Evelyn France at 985-7985899 FMI. _________________

Hiring CDL Class A Driver & Equipment Maintenance Personnel 14/7, Port Fourchon Area Oilfield Equipment Competitive Pay plus Benefits

MLS 117912: NEW LISTING 10,731 sqft. building, sits right in business district of Lockport, plenty of parking available, heavy traffic area. $425,000.

MLS 117739: NEW LISTING 3,476 sqft. commercial building, totally renovated in 2013, 80 x 180 lot size, furnished, walk-in ready. Located on Hwy. 308 in Cut Off. $260,000.

Commercial Building For Sale 3,476 sqft.

Commercial Building Along Hwy. 308 in Cut Off

MLS 116391: 22801 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. This property was the Louisiana Shrimp & Packing Co. This huge building is 36,613 sqft., it has work areas, cooler storage, freezer storage, shipping and receiving docks, fuel service dock, 120 ton ice plant, a 1200 ft. dock along Bayou Lafourche and much more! $3,000,000.

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

MLS 113721: Old Rouse’s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in Lockport.

17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land included, new roof. $299,000.

MLS 112503: This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96’ road frontage. $100,000.

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

Prime location with quick access to Hwy. 3235. $1.2 million. Possible lease option available.

200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

AAA Complete A/C Heat & Electric now hiring ASAP! We are looking for good employees to grow with us. Exp. Service Techs & Lead Installers. Offer 401K, medical & dental benefits, pd. holidays.

Call to set up interview. 985-798-7100 or email: aaacompletel@viscom.net. _________________ Looking for a Reliable Individual to work in a fast pace environment. Good communication skills & computer savvy required. Reply to RACHAELL@frisard s.com _________________ Help Wanted at Bayou Inn. Apply in person at 18608 W. Main St., Galliano. _________________ The Lafourche Council on Aging is accepting applications for a Substitute Van Driver. Applicant must have a clean driving record & be able to lift at least 40 lbs. Please call 985-532-0457 FMI. Applications may be picked up at 4876 Hwy. 1, Raceland.

EOE. Deadline to apply for the position is Fri., April 17, at 12 pm. _________________ LaCasa Mexican Rest. is looking for kitchen/dishwasher help. Apply at 13990 W. Main St., Larose.

El restaurante LaCasa esta buscando cocineras/lavatraster.

Apliquar en el restaurante at 13990 W. Main St., Larose.

We’re also looking for waitresses, bartenders & hostess, must be able to work nights & weekends.

Apply at 13990 W. Main St., Larose. _________________ Dufrene Building Materials in Cut Off is looking for an energetic and self-motivated inside/outside sales person. Offers pd. vacation, health ins. & 401K. Must submit to drug screen /physical. Apply in person at 14502 W. Main St., Cut Off. _________________

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Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon (NAPA, Next Door to Truck Stop) See Brandi • No Phone Calls Please! Must Speak English!

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE

The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano

MLS 113943: This property is located off Hwy. 308 down Emile Dr. in Lockport. 400 x 104. Restricted. $65,000.

MLS 114010: 170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose.

New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $85,000.

Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ The Greater Lafourche Port Commission owns and operates the South Lafourche Airport (GAO). GAO is rapidly expanding primarily through serving the oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico and is one of the fastest growing airports in the State of Louisiana. The Airport Manager is primarily responsible for achieving maximum utilization of the Port’s airport, heliport, and industrial park along with operations and maintenance of its properties and facilities. The successful candidate will be able to work with state and federal funding sources and will be able to work effectively with and maintain communications with elected and appointed officials, federal/state/local government regulatory agencies, subordinates, personnel from other departments, as well as the general public and airport and industrial park tenants. Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in aviation, aeronautics, business, public administration, or associated field from an accredited four year college or university, have three years of experience in airport management and/or airfield operations, and possess or previously held a valid FAA Private Pilot’s License.

Salary range will commensurate with experience. Applications may be obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission office at 16829 East Main Street, Galliano, LA 70354, by calling (985) 632-6701, or online at www.portfourchon.com. Applications will be accepted for a minimum of two weeks and until position is filled. EOE _________________

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

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

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MLS 116370: Located on Alex Plaisance Blvd. in Golden Meadow, this property is 16,536 sqft. It was once used to store frozen seafood and as a warehouse and office. All equipment is included. Lot is 190’ x 578’. Great location! $1,250,000.

MLS 116384: 139 Joe Brown Rd., Lockport. This property sits on 43 acres with warehouse and office space totaling 188,894 sqft. It has 300,000 sqft. of Limestone and 125,000 sqft. of concrete parking. It has 5,900 ft. of chain link fencing and includes a guest house. There is plenty of room for expansion or rental space. $3,200,000.

_________________ The Greater Lafourche Port Commission will accept applications for 5 summer Roustabout and 1 summer Clerical Positions. Eligible applicants must be registered college students and must complete a job application.

Roustabout applicants must be able to conduct physical labor & must pass a drug screen & physical exam. The clerical applicant must be able to work in an office environment with general knowledge on use of office equip. & basic typing skills, & be able to pass a drug screen test. Applications will be accepted until Mon. May 11th during regular office hrs. at the Commission office, 16829 E. Main, Galliano. (3) of the roustabout applications and (1) of the clerical applicants will be selected by a drawing from all approved applicants at the Commission office on May 13th, at approx. 11 am. Alternates will also be selected.

Maintenance personnel will select (2) roustabout applicants who worked the previous year. Applicants must provide proof of registration to a collegiate school. Applications can be found on the Port website at www.portfourchon.co m under Public Notice>Job Opportunities. The GLPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. _________________

To Apply Call (985) 385-1913

Commercial Property

MLS 116383: 21118 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. Located just north of the flood gates.

This property was once a church and is now converted into a bunk house that can house 40 people. It’s 4,188 sqft. and sits on a 266’ x 841’ lot. $500,000.

Oil Spill Response/HazMat Response Tech. needed for OMI Environmental Solutions, located in Galliano.

Applicants required to pass satisfactorily: motor vehicle records check, criminal background check, drug screens, physical & pulmonary fit test. FMI or to apply contact our Galliano Facility Manager, Ronald Johnson at 18274 W. Main St., Galliano. _________________ Trucking Company seeks exp. Customer Service Rep. & Safety Coordinator. Mail resume to: P.O. Box 1524 Gramercy, LA 70052.

Office: 985-693-7229

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Grand Isle Shipyard *Programs available only to qualified borrowers. Rates and programs subject to change without notice. apply. FHA = Federal Housing Administration. V A=V eterans Administration Underwriting terms and conditions apply.

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

CLASSIFIED ADS

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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. _________________ Just 4 Him, Galliano location now hiring Exp. Licensed Cosmetologist/Barber.

Must be avail. To work Sat.’s. Will train. FMI call 325-4MEN. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Cashier & Manager Trainees. Call 985-632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985-632-7305. _________________

Curry’s Painting Services New construction, remodels, interior-exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing, new & repair. Exp. Call 985-258-0465 or 985-258-6414. _________________

LaBove Plumbing

LMP 7038 Gas • Water • Sewer 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner. _________________

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

No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________

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, counter tops, showers, sheet rock, 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. Licensed & insured, 20 yrs. exp. Free estimates. Call Curtis J. Orgeron, Jr., owner at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail. com __________________

SERVICES

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. _________________

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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

Now hiring a full-time

Route Manager

Excellent Pay, Health & Dental, PTO, Vacation & Holiday Pay and Sundays Off

Apply in person at 14492 West Main St., Cut Off Must: • Have a clean driving record.

• Must pass criminal background check.

• Must be able to lift and handle furniture.

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. _________________ Hate To Paint? Call Color Creation! Indoor /Outdoor painting.

New or old construction.

Reasonable rates. Call 985-2589591. _________________ 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. _________________ DRAIN PROBLEMS? Call LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner.

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. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________

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Replacement Windows & Doors Repairs Free Estimates Owner: Nick Scott, Window & Door Installer, Licensed & Insured.

Call us today!

985-278-0672 We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express. _________________

Custom Cleaning Services: Reliable, flexible, honest, discreet, residential, rentals, sheds, garages, RV’s, camps. References avail. Call 985-2913646. _________________ I Do Babysitting In My Home in Lockport. FMI call 985227-1936. _________________ For Your Carpentry, wiring, or lawn care needs Call Bruce at 985-258-5050 or 985278-0224. _________________ GOT LEAKS? Call LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children ages infant to school age.

Call 985-696-2901, ask for Lee. _________________

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

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OBITUARIES

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. _________________

PETS

Reg. Golden Retriever For Sale: Male, 5 yrs. old. Asking $100. Call 985691-4008. _________________ Free to Good Home: Sm. female Chihuahua, house broken & friendly. Call 985-677-4726. _________________

MEMORIALS

In Loving Memory Of REGIE MARK TRUXILLO

RUTH RICHARDEL Ruth Melancon Richardel, 87, a native and resident of Larose, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015.

Visitation was from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her daughters; Paula Pierce and husband Wayne, Mary Thibodeaux and husband Ronnie, Martha Bourg and husband Chris; grandchildren, Angela Gisclair, Tommy Pierce, Jim Thibodeaux, Anna Mare Cabirac, Ron Thibodeaux, Amy Guidry, Jenny Arceneaux, Justin Bourg; 17 great grandchildren and sister, Bobbie Melancon.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence J. Richardel; parents, Joseph and Mary Jane Richoux Melancon; step mother, Flavie G. Melancon and sister, Joanna Bourgeois.

Special thanks to the staff of H.L. Haydel Memorial Hospice and The Suites at Sugar Mill for their excellent care of Ruth and her family.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to H.L. Haydel Memorial Hospice or Holy Rosary Catholic School in Larose.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ______________________

Born: April 9, 1957 Died: Nov. 13, 1975

MORRISON LATHROP Morrison “Lou” Lathrop, 86, born April 20th, 1928 went to his heavenly home April 8th, 2015 at 12 noon at Heritage Manor in Houma.

Visitation was held on April 13, at Christian Family Church in Galliano from 9:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral services began at 2:00 p.m. with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his daughters, Kathy Lafont and husband Julian Jr., and Alice Lathrop; sons, Mo Lathrop and Phillip Lathrop and wife Stacey; grandchildren, Leah Adams and husband Dustan, Lilah Hunter and husband Todd Jr., Phillip Lathrop Jr. and wife Louise, Sarah Lathrop, Kaleb Lathrop and Jaedon Burregi; and great grandchildren, Maci Adams, Elise Hunter, D.J. Adams, Maiya Hunter, Tajah and Todd Hunter, Kennedi Lathrop, Kenyikke, Jaymalree, and Kyren Lathrop.

He was preceded in death by his wife Patsy Cancienne Lathrop; parents, Woodford Lathrop Sr. and Leoncia Coron Lathrop; brothers, Bradford Lathrop, Davidson Lathrop, and Woodford Lathrop Jr. and sisters Nora Lathrop Anselmi, Eleonore Lathrop Pitre, Carrie Lathrop Cheramie, Dorothy Lathrop Sacco and Onise Lathrop Galliano.

The family would like to thank all the family and friends for prayers said in this time. And a special thank you to the staff of Heritage Manor and Haydel’s Hospice. May the Lord richly bless each of you.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes of Cut off entrusted with arrangements. ______________________

EARLINE ARABIE Earline C. Arabie, 92, a native and resident of Raceland, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2015.

Visitation was held from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., Monday, April 13, at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Monday with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.

She is survived by her son, Peter T. Arabie and wife Ruth; daughter, Anne A. Dufrene and husband Larry; grandchildren Ryan Dufrene and wife Amy, Ben Dufrene, Jessica Arabie, Kimberly Welch and husband Chris, Joey Rogers and wife Laura; great grandchildren, Seth, Hailey, Hayden, Bailey, Libby, Brittni, Lane; great great grandchildren, Casen, Zachery, Rebekah, Jaycob; brother, Henry Wilton Chauvin and wife Laura Mae; sister Theresa Dufrene and Mary Louise Walker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Murphy L. Arabie; parents, William and Ursula B. Chauvin; brothers, Zenon Chauvin and wife Mable, Malcolm Chauvin and wife Molly; brothers-in-law, Roland Dufrene and Irby Walker.

Earline retired from St. Anne General Hospital as a nurse, was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Lockport Senior Citizens. She enjoyed quilting. Special thanks to The Broadway Staff and caregivers, Barbara, Hazel, Toni and Patricia.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ______________________

Died of Acute Lymphatic Leukemia “Never Forgotten”

You were unique and special, I was lucky I had a son like you.

Our hearts still aches.

What it meant to lose you no one will ever know.

You have to lose a child to know.

I will always cherish your love in my heart.

We shared our joys and our tears for many years.

Your love has helped make our house a home.

The time we spent together I will never forget.

Written by his mother Virginia Rita Pitre, Sadly missed, but never forgotten by his mother, family & friends ___________

Happy Heavenly 78th Birthday Mom AUDREY PUNCH CHABERT

Born: 4-17-37 Died: 6-25-10 Hope you have a wonderful celebration in Heaven!

Love You Always & Forever, Leroy, Karen, Katie, Karla, Kris, Kammy & The Rest of Your Family ___________

Happy Birthday MERRICK (BIG M) VALLIAN

Born: 4-14-72 Died: 8-23-10 Missing you with every beat of our hearts.

Loving you forever and ever, Mom, Starla & Bréyden ____________

Trey LaBove, owner.

Swimming Lessons: Teacher certified in lifesaving, swimming & CPR. Yrs. of exp. dealing with children of all levels of swimming, including beginners. Children must be potty trained.

Heated pool. Summer session-lessons taught morning or afternoon during June & July. Classes for adult ladies are also offered. FMI call Mona at 985-693-7040. _________________

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In Loving Memory Of Our Maw Maw EARLINE CALLAIS

Sunrise: 11-20-1944 Sunset: 4-17-2012 We miss you so much!

Love, Alaina, Braelyn, Chad, Amy, Ashley, Lizzie, Kory & Alaina ___________

VIRGIE LEBOUEF Virgie Ordoyne LeBouef, 70, a native of New Hope Plantation and a resident of Des Allemands, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015.

Visitation was held from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, and from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 13, at Falgout Funeral Homes in Raceland.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands, with burial in Sunset Cemetery, Bayou Gauche.

She is survived by her children, Rosalie English and husband Dennis, Barbara LeBouef, Sally LeBouef, Eloise LeBouef, John LeBouef and wife Wendy; grandchildren, Melosha, Denissa, Matthew, Snow, Rainie, John Jr., Chelsea, Caleb; great grandchildren, Chad, Cameron, Mason, Noah, Alex, Braylee and twins on the way; brothers, Gilbert Ordoyne Sr., Tony Ordoyne Sr. and sister, Geraldine Creppel and husband Alexander.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolty Paul LeBouef; parents, Frank and Louise Bergeron Ordoyne; brother, Jimmie Ordoyne Sr. and sister, Rose LeBlanc.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ______________________

The Miracle Worker

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Saturday hours offer additional opportunity for animal adoptions Wednesday, April 15, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Having participated in three months’ worth of Saturday hours, there’s no denying the weekend openings at the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter (LPAS) continue to make a difference.

Since beginning the Saturday hours program in February, the shelter has adopted out 12 dogs and cats, while signing up another 10 people for the spay/neuter program.

The next Saturday opening is scheduled for May 2 at LPAS, located at 934 Highway 3185, Thibodaux.

Residents are reminded about the new adoption fee schedule reflecting the cost of spay/neutering PRIOR to adoption of any animal. The adoption fee for any cat or kitten will be $50, which in-

cludes all age appropriate vaccines, combo test, microchip, and spay/neuter.

For dogs or puppies, the fee will be $100, which includes all the same things as listed above.

To volunteer on Saturdays and find out how you can adopt a pet, call (985) 446-3532 or click on the Animal Shelter adoption link in the top rotator box at lafourchegov.org. This link will bring you to an adoption application form as well as other information about the shelter.

Slowing down, she moved over to the side and got out of the clump that soon left her behind. She looked up and saw the flashing lights of a police car.

Pulling over she waited

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.

Speed Limit

A woman was driving her old beat up car on the highway with her 7-year old son.

She tried to keep up with traffic but they were

flying by her.

After getting caught in a large group of cars flying down the road, she looked at her speedometer to see she was doing 15 miles over the speed limit.

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Rachel Collura, 11, is all smiles as she hugs the newest addition to her family, Sadie. The Collura family from New Orleans adopted Sadie at a recent Saturday opening of the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter.

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.

APRIL 9, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Coretta Williams, 35, Thibodaux.

Cruelty to juveniles with force or violence, domestic abuse battery.

David Lagarde, Jr., 37, Schriever.

Domestic abuse battery Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Clifford Williams, Jr., 35, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Victor Bimah, 19, Thibodaux. Battery on a police officer, resisting an officer.

Mark Parr 57, Lockport. Tail lamps required, operating a vehicle while intoxicated (felony).

Adam Trosclair, Jr., 44, Thibodaux. Contempt (2 cts), fugitive (1 ct).

APRIL 10, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Sequille Lamark, 23, Dularge.

Fugitive from justice (2 cts).

Javiri Bradley, 34, Lockport. Distribution/manuf. Crack cocaine (felony).

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

Adam Trosclair, 44, Thibodaux.

Fugitive of St. John the Baptist Parish.

Cody Dantin, 27, Thibodaux. Parole revocation.

Waylon Darsey, 32, Galliano. Domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment, contempt of court.

Frank Bourg, 40, Gray. Contempt of court (3 cts).

David Martin, 34, Montegut. Driving on roadway laned for traffic, poss. of methamphetamine, poss. of drug para.

Thibodaux Police Department Erick Byington, 34, Homedale, ID. Simple burglary-motor vehicle.

Nora Travis, 23, Thibodaux. Criminal trespass, disturbing the peace, enter/remain after being forbidden.

Lee Hartman, 29, Schriever. Contempt of court (3cts).

Trevor Meads, 27, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (6 cts), fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

APRIL 11, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Katelyn Domangue, 24, Houma.

Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Henry Joseph Savoie, 58, Larose.

DWI 3rd offense.

Jude Cantrelle, 22, Larose. Simple burglary, armed robbery, disturbing the peace, aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon (2 cts), simple escape (2 cts), resisting an officer, cyber bullying, contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

APRIL 12, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Michael Lawrence Matte, 37, Thibodaux. DWI 2nd offense, careless operation, operating vehicle w/suspended license, no license, poss. of xanax, poss. of vicodin, poss. of soma, switched plates, security required.

Sidney Ricard, Sr., 45, Galliano.

Theft of goods (felony), enter/remain after being forbidden.

Dereonta Thomas, 18, Raceland.

SCDTP (felony), theft.

Jared Johnson, 32, Cut Off. Obscenity.

Logan Lirette, Sr., 31, Montegut.

Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation.

Thibodaux Police Department Kelly Christopher Conn, 22, Houma. Contempt of court, resisting an officer, criminal mischief, urinating in public.

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