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SL Airport Corridor project in planning stages Buster Avera Contributing Writer

The South Lafourche Airport Corridor Project will move forward as Lafourche Parish Government agreed by ordinance to accept $500,000 from the State of Louisiana for planning costs. The proposed venture includes a connecting roadway between the Hwy. 308 airport entrance and Hwy. 3235. A lift span bridge across Bayou Lafourche is included. At the Parish Council public meeting on Tuesday, council members agreed unanimously to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the state to use the money for “planning” the project. The project will allow “residential, commercial, and airport traffic to divert from rural, two lane undivided highways with high crash rates to a safer and more efficient four lane divided highway”, according to Lafourche Parish Government’s website.

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Oil Patch bust … when does it end? Bust hits the Oil Patch as rest of the nation enjoys cheap gas

CAIN BURDEAU and BILL FULLER Associated Press

HOUMA, La. (AP) — It might sound strange, but the pennypinching folks in Louisiana’s Oil Patch can’t wait for the price of gasoline to go back up. Cheap gas at the pump — though a welcome cash infusion for millions of American households — is a way of saying “recession” in south Louisiana, where oil wells are as common as shrimp nets and alligators. Since 2014, Louisiana has lost about 12,000 oil and gas jobs as prices have declined, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Nationwide, about 100,000 jobs related to the oil and gas industry have been lost since January 2015, the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.

Many are left wondering when prices will rise again. “Yesterday, I paid $1.87 for gas,” Patti Lafont said, shaking her head while waiting on tables at a restaurant in Houma, deep in the Oil Patch. “I would rather pay any day $3.87 per gallon because, over here, that’s what we live on: fishing and the oilfield.” Houma is a city of 34,000 people in the steamy Cajun swamps southwest of New Orleans. It’s transformed itself from the sleepy farming and fishing town it was in the ‘50s into a bustling hub serving the needs of oil drillers in the field, whether extracting oil on land or far out in the Gulf of Mexico. Now — as is happening in other oil-dependent states such as Texas, Wyoming, North Dakota and Alaska — Louisiana is being

clobbered by an unexpected worldwide oversupply of crude oil — a glut that has wreaked havoc on those economies. Among factors making oil so cheap: a slowing Chinese economy, Saudi Arabia’s decision to not reduce oil production and, more recently, the lifting of the embargo on Iran’s oil. Adding to the oversupply are advances in drilling techniques like hydraulic fracturing. And then there’s the growth in wind, solar and natural gas. A barrel of Brent crude oil closed at $43.10 Friday. So far, cheap gas is considered to be helping the U.S. economy more than it’s hurting. Not here, though. Oil-producing Louisiana, where drilling jobs are vital, has been crippled as it no longer makes sense to drill. The severe

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drop in oil prices has hammered a state government already struggling with budget problems and considering cutting funding for colleges, hospitals and public services to make up for lost revenues. See Oil Patch Page 3-A

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Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow celebrated its 100th anniversary as a parish, along with the 100th “La Benediction des Bateaux”, the church’s annual boat blessing this past weekend. The weekend festivities began Saturday with the Blessing of the Fleet ceremony by retired Bishop Sam Jacobs pictured above.

Cajun artist masters odd subject Buster Avera Contributing Writer

I sat down recently with Galliano artist Jude Brunet as he worked on his latest project, a set of towering carved California redwood reliefs which are to be installed at the entrance of a house near faraway Cape Town, South Africa. I was lucky to be there when the artist was ready to lay down the two pieces after they had been standing vertical for several days. Together, eight feet high and seven feet wide, they towered above me, suggesting the massive size of the animals whose faces the artist has sculpted from deep in four-inch thick wood, the subjects of his creation. The two halves form a depiction of the faces of the “Big Five” of the African continent—ele-

phant, lion, leopard, rhino, and water buffalo. Jude says a local businessman commissioned him to carve the pieces which are scheduled to leave the U.S. next week. It took two years to get the permits needed to harvest the tree (which had died and fallen naturally) from which the redwood planks were cut, and another four months to get the wood to Galliano where Jude lives and works. Each half of the piece weighs about two hundred pounds, says the artist. He has been working on his subject since September 16th of last year, slowly bringing the animals’ faces to life with knife, chisel and hammer. Jude makes one-handed chisel strokes into the piece as he talks about the wood. See Artist Page 3-A

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Expanding Louisiana’s Medicaid program is estimated to save the state $677 million in its first five years, Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration said Monday as the Democratic governor announced enrollment will begin June 1. The savings would come, according to the state Department of Health and Hospitals, from taking advantage of enhanced federal financing rates for health services that Louisiana currently provides for the poor and uninsured. The projections presented to the Senate Health and Welfare Committee contrast with estimates provided to lawmakers in previous years under Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal. Jindal opposed Medicaid expansion. Jindal’s health secretary told lawmakers in previous years the expansion would cost Louisiana $1.7 billion over 10 years. Edwards’ health leaders instead estimated more than $1 billion in savings over a decade. See Medicaid Page 3-A

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SLHS Project Grad. registration ongoing

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

St. Vincent thrift store to offer fill-a-bag sale

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.

LCC to host pageant, dinner Saturday

The Larose Civic Center will host its second annual Bayou Cajun Festival Children’s Pageant and Queen’s Pageant and Dinner on Saturday, April 23. Young women from newborn up to 23 years old are eligible to compete for the titles of Bayou Cajun Festival Queen. The Bayou Cajun Fest Children’s Pageant begins at noon on Saturday, April 23. Children

from 0-11 months up to 914 years old can compete for a title for a $50 entry fee. The Queen’s Pageant begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 23 with the dinner at 5 p.m. that same evening. The pageant is open to girls 15 to 23 years old in various categories. Raffles can be sold to secure an entry into the pageant. FMI contact Jillian at (985) 360-8112 or the LCC Office at (985) 6937355.

GM Seniors to host garage sales in April

The Golden Meadow Senior Center will have a garage sale every Thursday in the month of April from noon to 3 p.m. at the GM Senior Center, 102 Ena Drive (in the GM Oakridge Park). Lots of items!

Local church to host yard sale benefit Sat.

The South Lafourche Baptist Church in Cut Off is hosting a yard sale on April 23 from 8 a.m. – until in the Galliano Food Store parking lot.

MK5K set for Sat., bingo and lunch Sun.

A race, cake bingo and luncheon, to honor the memory of MaryKate Bruce benefitting MaryKate’s Magical Express at Give Kids the World, will be held on Saturday, April 23. Race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at Cut

Off Elementary. The 5K race begins at 8 a.m. and will be from Cut Off Elementary to Larose Cut Off Middle School. Registration for the 1mile fun run will begin at 7:30 a.m. at LCOMS with the race to follow at 8 a.m. Registration fee is $20 and includes a t-shirt. Registration may be done the day of the race or mailed to: MK5K - LCOMS, 13356 W. Main St., Larose, LA 70373. The cake bingo and lunch will be held on Sunday, April 24. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (take out available) with the bingo beginning at 1 p.m. Tickets are being sold in advance. For more information call Celeste or Molly at 985693-3273 or Susan at 985637-5776.

Bateau de Bois fest slated for Sat.

The Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building will host 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 sold.

Lockport KCs to host fundraiser lunch Sun.

Lockport Knights of Columbus will host a fundraiser dinner on Sunday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the KC home on Seventh Street. The menu will consist of baked chicken, rice dressing, green beans, salad and bread for an $8 donation. You can dine in or take it to go. Drinks and desserts will also be available.

SLHS Project Grad. to host meeting Mon.

SL Project Graduation will be having a meeting for junior and senior parents on Monday, April 25 at 6 p.m. in the commons area at SLHS. Please make every effort to attend.

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Bell Ringers in need of old cartridges, phones

The Bayou Bell Ringers collect printer cartridges and old cell phones. Call Pam at 985-691-7239 FMI.

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Six years after the Deepwater Horizon: New report shows things you didn’t know about the disaster National Wildlife Federation

NEW ORLEANS – On the six-year anniversary of the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, an interactive report by the National Wildlife Federation takes a look at what the latest science tells us about what happened as a result of the oil spill – and how we can restore the Gulf of Mexico. “While the disaster in the Gulf occurred six years ago, the impacts on dolphins, sea turtles and many other species are still being felt today,” said Collin O’Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. “Now we must take the steps necessary to restore the Gulf.” In late February, the federal government and state agencies finalized the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Final Programmatic Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan, the result of a massive, six-year effort to understand the impacts of the spill and how to restore the Gulf. This assessment – and the results of the studies described in it – were kept from the public until BP agreed to a settlement last year. Much of the information in the National Wildlife Federation report released Monday was taken from this nearly 2,000-page assessment. The National Wildlife Federation report, 9 Things You Didn’t Know About the Deepwater Horizon Disaster and How We Can Restore the Gulf of Mexico, includes these key findings: - Nearly all of the populations of dolphins and whales in the oiled area were found to have demonstrable, quantifiable injuries. - In the five years after the disaster, more than three-quarters of pregnant bottlenose dolphins in the oiled areas failed to give birth to a viable calf. - Bottlenose dolphin populations in some places on the Mississippi and Louisiana coasts could ultimately decline by more than half. - Nearly half of the rare Bryde’s whales in the Gulf were exposed to oil. As a result, the already-imperiled species could ultimately die out from the Gulf altogether. - As many as 8.3 billion oysters were lost as a result of the oil spill and response effort. The dramatic reduction in oyster populations imperils the sustainability of the oyster fishery in the northern Gulf of Mexico. - In 2010, the oil spill killed between two and five trillion larval fish. - Significant numbers of threated Gulf sturgeon were exposed to oil. Studies indicate that these exposed fish suffered immune system dysfunction and damage to their DNA. The fate of as much as 30 percent of the oil remains unknown to this day. The National Wildlife Federation also estimates that between the various legal settlements with all the different companies, there could be as much as $16 billion available for ecological restoration of the Gulf of Mexico. The settlement with BP, which was just finalized earlier this month, will be paid out over 17 years, begin-

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many cases the impacts to wildlife were worse than we had previously suspected,” said Ryan Fikes, Gulf Restoration Scientist for the National Wildlife Federation. “But we also have reason to be hopeful: There are concrete steps we can take to improve the outlook for the Gulf and its wildlife. We know that restoring the Gulf’s estuaries – from the Everglades to Bahia Grande – will be important for restoring the Gulf as a whole. As we make plans to spend this money, we need to let science be our guide.”

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Oil Patch From 1-A

“Louisiana is in a recession,” said economist Walter Lane, at the University of New Orleans. “Oil prices are the primary reason.” In Houma, the mood is grim. “Reduced hours and layoffs are all around us,” said Greg Fakier, who runs a Main Street jewelry shop. People are making comparisons with what happened in the 1980s. That infamous bust left high-rise buildings empty shells in New Orleans as people left in droves: Louisiana lost about 7 percent of its population then, according to a Louisiana State University study. “I see no light at the end of the tunnel for business to pick back up any time soon,” said Mike Moncla, head of a Lafayette-based oil services company with a fleet of barge rigs. In 2015, the company topped 633 employees, while today it’s down to 270. “We are just producing too much oil.” In Houma, workers are doing anything to make ends meet. “People are going back to fishing,” said Roger Boudreaux, a 39-year-old oilfield machinist. “I got friends losing homes.” He recently lost his job but found work changing oil at a drive-thru garage. Boudreaux now makes about $7 an hour. At the machine shop, he earned $20 an hour. He said the salary drop hit him hard while he raises three chil-

dren left to his care when his brother died. At a nearby gas station, Douglas Randall — a fisherman-turned-oilfield truck driver — stood beside his long-idle semitruck awaiting his next job. He’s paid per load and works for oil companies. “Slow. That’s the only way to describe it,” said Randall, 60. “It’s off by half at least, or more. How am I making it? Barely.” Fakier, the Main Street jeweler, worried about entering a new normal. “There is going to be less dependency on oil,” Fakier mused. “You’ve got electric cars coming out like there’s no tomorrow.” His store was empty. The phone rang once. Diamonds and wedding rings aren’t high priorities nowadays in the Oil Patch. “So, how long does this take to heal up? It’s not going to be up in one year,” he predicted. “This is going to be slow progress.” “It’s been several months since my dad’s drawn a salary,” said Amber Ahlf, a self-described “oilfield brat” born into an oil company family. “Pretty grim.” She sat at the front desk of the Coteau Baptist Church. It’s hurting, too, as offerings have dropped off. She nodded toward the closed-up Halliburton Co. industry service center up the road. “It’s a ghost town,” she said. “I remember when the parking lot was full.” Bill Fuller contributed to this report from New Orleans.

Medicaid From 1-A

Edwards’ health secretary Rebekah Gee told senators the Jindal administration cost estimates were “inflated to be unrealistic,” assuming increased payments to health providers and other administrative costs that were “absolute worst-case scenario.” Medicaid expansion will cover adults ages 19 to 64 making up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level — about $16,200 for a single adult or $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. Even when Louisiana starts paying its full 10 percent cost share, the enhanced federal financing for other parts of the health budget still offer net savings, Gee said. “When we look at realistic assumptions, the balance sheet looks very good for the state,” she said. Edwards assumes $180 million in savings in his budget proposal for next year. Louisiana will become the 32nd state to expand the government-financed health insurance program to the working poor when the new coverage begins July 1. Republicans in the Louisiana Legislature have blocked expansion efforts in prior years amid Jindal’s opposition. But both GOP and Democratic senators on the health committee appeared Monday to have few objections. The Republican chairman of the committee, Sen. Fred Mills, described it as a “friendly hearing,” telling Gee that senators want to work with her “so we can be true partners.” In office since January, Edwards made expansion a centerpiece of his gubernatorial campaign. He updated the Senate committee personally Monday, announcing that enrollment for the expanded coverage will begin in about six weeks, on June 1. In May, the health department intends to mail notices to 200,000 people who receive some state health care services and will be eligible for the expanded Medicaid coverage. They’ll be automatically enrolled in one of Louisiana’s Medicaid plans administered by managed care companies. Edwards estimated at least 300,000 people will get insurance from the expansion. He said 70 percent of enrollees will be full-time workers in industries like food service, tourism and construction. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

Artist From 1-A

“The number of rings we counted in the wood, we think the tree could have been over 2000 years old,” he says. Next week Brunet will fly to Germany with the finished pieces, where they will be permanently mounted to two teak doors before making their final trek to Africa. Although Jude honed his artistic skills by carving duck decoys in his father Tan’s workshop, (and won two Ward Foundation World Championships in the process), and has formal training in commercial art from the Art Institute of Houston, he is very proud of this unlikely project. “It has been fun. It’s different than a decoy. Decoys have to look soft; this piece has to look leathery and hairy, like the animals are in real life,” he says. I asked him if over the last seven months he ever got tired of working on his subject. “No. I could work on this piece for six more months if I wanted to,” he replied. He also said that one of the reasons it has been interesting to do this carving is that while some artwork is commissioned with specific instructions on how the piece should look, he was given “artistic license”. “They gave me a general guideline and let me do what I want. You have more passion for it when it’s your idea,” he said. The elephant forms the middle of the relief, with its giant trunk and tusks seeming to rush out at you from the wood. The leopard and buffalo are below left, and the lion and rhino to the right. He said what he likes most about the piece is that while he struggled to do less detail, to make the piece rough, it didn’t work out that way. “And I like the contrast of smooth areas and rough edges around the piece,” he says. What did he use for models for the work? Jude says he did not look at real animals but used many photos of the faces of the five predators, and sought the most intense looks he could find. Hundreds of photographs and boards with

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multiple animal pictures have surrounded him in his workshop for the last seven months. What’s next on his artistic schedule? He’s hoping the door pieces will garner more business for him.

“In the meantime, I have a whistling swan that I started about six years ago. Maybe I can finish that now.” It’s been said since time immemorial—you can’t rush art!

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Tika Broussard and Clifton Thibodeaux Jr. are happy to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Tika is the daughter of David and Patsy Broussard of Larose. Clifton is the son of the late Clifton Thibodeaux Sr. of Larose and Patricia Adams of Raceland.

Mr. and Mrs. Terry Sonnier

Miss Jenny Ougel, of Larose, and Mr. Terry Sonnier, of Maurice, LA, exchanged wedding vows Saturday, April 16, 2016, in the presence of family and friends. Jenny is the daughter of Sharon Ougel of Larose. Terry is the son of Jerry and the late Lucille “Tuttie” Suire of Maurice, LA.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

“In a Small Pond” By Leroy Martin

Down Musical Memory Lane

“Music Soothes the Savage Beast” … Unknown “Music, Music, Music” … Theresa Brewer “Music is forever” … Paul Simon “I pray my music harmed none of the above quotes.” … Leroy Martin This column contains memories, observations, laments and comments, all true, but take the humor with a grain of salt because I don’t take myself too seriously and neither should you. I played music for forty years and was either good, average, mediocre, pedestrian, so-so or inferior … all evaluations I received through the years. Ever hear me? Pick one. In 1986, I left the music business to devote full time to my new job, Lafourche Parish Assessor, thanks to the kind voters. For the next ten years I only used my guitar for benefits, school Cajun Day parties, and lectures on Cajun music at colleges and fairs with Vin Bruce. Then in 1995, at the behest of my former recording label, I recorded a Cajun CD, (hear it on ITunes). I picked it up again 10 years later but a mean, cruel entity named “Mr. Arthur Rightist” made

me lay it down. I never touched it again. When Dudley Bernard hired me for his newly formed band “The Southern Serenaders” in 1947, he also brought in Pott Folse on drums and Harry Anselmi on steel guitar to join him and his lead guitar player, Luke Charpentier, Jr. We became very popular. Ahem! Pott was an ex-Marine who sang novelty songs the folks loved. Luke was a lead guitar player whose father, Luke Charpentier, Sr., had owned the first jitney dance hall in Golden Meadow, later Rebstock’s. Harry’s lap steel, (later a 4-neck Fender), was novel to our area and he and I sang the songs that were not Ernest Tubb. That was Dudley’s domain and he had Tubb’s style and sound down pat, and Tubb was king of the Cajun Country. We played all over South Louisiana. Dudley played open string rhythm guitar, fretting at the top of the neck as most beginners and singers do because closed chords are more difficult to coordinate while singing. That doesn’t apply to master guitar players like Brad

Paisley, Glenn Campbell and Keith Urban who can manage both. I learned orchestration or “chop” chords which substituted for an upright bass fiddle, an instrument that didn’t fit in car trunks. The major bands had one, usually played by a comedian with a funny costume and blacked out teeth. I learned the major, minor,

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The parish says the roadway endeavor will improve community resiliency during disasters, decrease vehicle emissions by improving access to and from the airport in a number of directions, improve response in all types of emergencies, and foster economic growth in Lafourche Parish. The cost of the project was estimated at $30,960,000 in 2014. Construction cost is estimated at $25,960,000 while engineering services will be about $3,500,000. The project cost includes right‐of‐way acquisition and preparation of the environmental documents. The construction cost includes the cost of mobilization, construction layout, roadway construction and bridge construction with a 20% contingency. It should be noted that the project is nowhere near any start date and the source of funding is unknown. More information about the South Lafourche Airport Corridor Project may be obtained at http://www.lafourchegov. org/government/departments/public-works/public-works-projects/south lafourche-airport-corridor

flat, sharp, diminished and 7th chords, with hard practice and bleeding fingers. In time my fingertips develop callouses which stopped the pain and blood. When Dudley left the band for the more lucrative oil fields, I took over but quit to get married in 1953, the same year I took the job of Lafourche Parish Chief Deputy Assessor. I

NEWS IN

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Louisiana jobless rate rises to 6.1 percent, payrolls flat

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s unemployment rate rose in March, as more people entered the labor force than could find jobs. The jobless rate rose to 6.1 percent, up from 5.9 percent in February, but below March 2015’s rate of 6.6 percent. A separate survey shows payrolls were flat in March from February, but remained 13,000 below year-ago levels, signaling continued weakness in Louisiana’s economy. Oil and gas employment fell by 10,000 over the year. The unemployment rate ties for seventh-worst among states, remaining above the nation’s 5 percent rate. Both sets of figures, adjusted to cancel out seasonal changes, were released Friday by the U.S. Labor Department. The number of unemployed Louisianans rose to 132,000 in March, up by 5,000 from February, but about 12,000 fewer than in March 2015. ___

US rig count drops 3 this week to 440, another all-time low

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring

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missed playing music so when nightclub owner Lee Richoux came to my house and urged me to form a new band for his club, I agreed and the “Rebels” were born, consisting of Terry France (deceased) on drums, Henry Vegas, Jr., on trumpet and Louis Breaux on steel guitar. The gigs were on weekends which did not interfere with my regular job. Louis put his steel up right and used it as a rhythm guitar which mimicked piano triplets like Fats Domino played. A new musical genre was upon us, so we adapted with Louis doing most of the Rock and Roll songs. He was a hit, the folks loved him and the band was quiet popular. Double Ahem! From 1954 to 1959, we

played sometimes three times a week at “Tee Lee’s”, formerly “Tee Mon’s” night club in Raceland. When Louis left for the navy, I hired Philip Boudreaux, Jr. from Chauvin (“Tee Caillou”). He later became recording artist Phil Bo, and had Jin Records hits like “Don’t Take it so Hard.” Phil lives in Lafayette. After the navy Louis married his sweetheart Margaret and they raised two sons. He still plays at nursing homes. Next week I’ll tell you how, in anger, I harmed the neck of, and abandoned my faithful companion of 15 years, and how I sought and found a new, prettier and younger one. Bye now!

for oil and natural gas in the U.S. dropped by three last week to 440, again reaching an-time low amid depressed energy industry prices. A year ago, 954 rigs were active. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday 351 rigs sought oil and 89 explored for natural gas. Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Texas lost three rigs and Alaska, North Dakota,

Pennsylvania and Wyoming each dropped one. New Mexico gained two rigs while Kansas and Louisiana gained one apiece. Arkansas, California, Colorado, Ohio, Oklahoma, Utah and West Virginia 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.

Comments are welcomed at: leroymartin1929@gmail.com

Carver Meet Gerald Armand

Gerald Armand of Houma has been carving for 15 years. He has carved numerous types of species and styles throughout his years of artistry. His favorite specie to carve is a Gadwall Duck. His preferred method of carving is decorative but he also enjoys creating songbirds, doing old style decoys and working decoys. Gerald sells some of his work to collectors but mostly takes part in the hobby for his own pleasure. His proudest carving moment was when he was awarded the Richard LeMaster Memorial Award at a worldwide competition in Maryland. “People say carving takes

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talent. I say it takes patience,” he said. Gerald is part of a group of carvers that promotes Cajun heritage, decoys, carving and keeping the age-old tradition thriving. The group also sponsors the Cajun Heritage Festival, which is entering its 40th year. “I really enjoy carving with others for the fellowship. I also enjoy competing in shows and being active in different carving groups,” he said.

Cajun Heritage Festival June 3-5, 2016 Larose Civic Center

As part of the 40th Anniversary Cajun Heritage Festival celebration, a carver spotlight will be published twice each month.

www.cajunheritagefestival.com

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Wednesday, April 20, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

House For Sale in Cut Off. Nice 3 br, 1 ba. $58,000, $10,000 below appraisal. Call 985-691-1367, leave voice mail. _________________ House For Sale: 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 985-693-8131. _________________ 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 985-278-0709 or 985-665-1411. _________________ 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. _________________ 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

Trailer For Rent: 136 North Willow St., Lockport. 3 bedroom; 2 bath. $800/month; $800/ deposit. 6372327 or 209-8126. _________________ 2 Trailers For Rent to Own: in Cut Off. 2 bd., 1 ba. $500/mth for 60 months. Also a 1 bd., 1 ba. house for rent in Galliano. $500/mth. Call 985-859-3655. _________________

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. _________________

Unfurnished Apartment For Rent: Two bedroom; 1 bath; Cut Off area. Includes stove, fridge, and water paid. $600/mth., $500 dep. No pets. Taking applications. Call 985-632-6845. _________________ For Rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. $700/mth. $500/dep. Galliano area. Next to Lady of the Sea. 985677-0915. _________________

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. _________________ 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. _________________ For Rent: Charming Apt. over looking Bayou Lafourche. 2 bd; partly furnished, including washer & dryer; total electric; water paid; utility shed; $650/mth., $500 security deposit. Located off LA 1 at 505 North Bayou Dr. Golden Meadow. Call (985) 209-0026. _________________ NEW LISTING!! For Rent Double Wide Trailer. 130 Twin Acres Dr. 3 bd., 2 ba. Central air and heat. No pets. $825/mth., $600/dep. FMI Call 985-693-3291. _________________ For Rent: 1 & 2 bedroom Apt/ House. Starting at $400/mth, plus utilities. FMI Call (985) 537-9259. Central Lafourche area. _________________ For rent: Unfurnished 3 bed., 1 ba. Located at 213 McCloud Road, Lockport, LA. $600 per month rent, plus deposit $1100. Phone: 985-5322541, Ext. 17 _________________

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.

Since 1916

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Addy Legendre, Realtor 200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off | 985-325-7107

Trailer For Rent: 3 bedrooms; 1.5 bath; located in Galliano. $700/month. Fore more info call 985278-8664. _________________

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. _________________

Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Cut Off. Good neighborhood. $850/mth, $850/dep. Call 985-691-1367, leave message. _________________ (2) Apts. For Rent: 1 br, in Larose. At 410 & 412 W. 14th St., FMI call 985-991-8119. _________________ 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. _________________ For Rent: 4 bd., 2 ba. home. Ready to move in. Spacious and updated. Large yardCut Off area off Hwy 1. $1,100/ mth.; $850 deposit. Call 985-6936510 FMI. _________________ 1 bd., 1 ba. apartment for rent. Water paid. $525/mth, $525/deposit. 704 West 8th St. Call 985291-1146 or 985-6964785. _________________

Trailer For Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba. in Golden Meadow. Private street. 985-677-1155. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. in Valentine. Located on bayouside with wharf. $600/mth., $600 dep. 985-2787375 or 985-6917078. _________________ FOR RENT 1 bd., 2 bd., 3 bd., mobile homes. Cemented camper spots. day-weekmonth. Nice quiet neighborhood. Long term discounts. Rent starts at $300/mth. Laundromat on site24/7-7days a week. Utility included in rent.Store on site. Fish cleaning station coming. Perfect for individuals, families, companies, fisherman. Come be another one of our satisfied customers. Call 985-637-4133, asks for Tommy. We appreciate our customers and it shows!

De Renta: Trailas solares y campers con Lavenderia y tienda Hispana para servirles mejor. 108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________

UNITS AVAILABLE NOW!

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.

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

MERCHANDISE

55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 291-1329 for more information. _________________

AUTOS

Why put your paycheck in your tank? 1988 White Toyota Pickup, R22 engine, 4 speed, new clutch bearing, clutch plate. 108,000 miles. Very good condition for age. Last of the good Toyotas. 30 miles to the gallon. $3,000 OBO. Call (985) 2584611. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: 107 East 73rd St., Thursday and Friday, April 21 and 22. Noon – until. Early birds welcomed Wednesday at 3pm- til. Boys, newborn to size 16; womens and mens clothing; shoes (new in boxes); toddler girls dresses with smocked embroidery; blankets; baby bouncer; booster seat; toys; Playstation 2 games; DVDs; CDs; VCR tapes; kitchen stuff; knick knacks; workout trampoline; nice homemade crawfish traps- $25; plus lots more. _________________ Garage sale: Thursday, April 21 from 8am to 2pm. Lots of everything. West 140th St. 1st house on right. _________________

Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday, April 21 and 22 from 8am to 3pm. 331 Carla St. in Larose. No tools. _________________ Indoor Garage Sale: at First Baptist Church in Larose. On the corner of Hwy 1 and West 16th St. To benefit the youth group for a mission trip. We have lots of everything. New items. Friday, April 22, from 8am till and Saturday, April 23 from 8am to noon. Early birds are welcomed after 10am on Thursday, April 21. _________________ Garage Sale: April 21-23 at 185 East 74th Pl. outdoor patio furniture; fridge; twin mattress box springs and frame; end tables; gardening tools and pots; swimming pools; luggage; all size summer and spring clothing. Weather permitting. _________________

HELP WANTED

Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________

Fax: 985-693-8282

www.thelafourchegazette.com Hairstylists wanted for men’s salon. Call 985-696-1015. _________________ 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. _________________ Weekend Cashiers needed for convenience store. Apply in person at Jambon Convenience Store, 20804 Hwy 1 in Golden Meadow. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ 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. _________________

WE NEED

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Daily Comet

An experienced and training rating will be conducted in approximately sixty (60) days, on a competitive basis to approved applicants for the purpose of placing name on the competitive employment list for the class of Fire Prevention Coordinator in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law and the rules of Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 Fire and Police Civil Service Board. Application forms and a list of the qualification requirements that must be met may be obtained from Jada Pitre, Secretary at the LPFD3 Civil Service Board, at Fire Central located at 17462 West Main, Cut Off, LA 70345. Completed applications and the required attachments must be received by Jada Pitre at the address given above or mailed to PO Drawer 910, Galliano, LA 70354 by 5pm on Monday, May 9, 2016. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Manager Trainees. Call 985632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985632-7305. _________________ 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. _________________

SERVICES

Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ Need Your Grass Cut? Call Nolty at 696-6225. _________________

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

LANDSCAPING & LAWNCARE CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

TIGER LILLIE TRAWL BOAT FOR SALE

Certified Friction Crane Operator

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

9400sqft Home For Sale in Cut Off

This 4BR, 4ba. home is immaculately styled and designed. Lots of gorgeous furniture and most appliances stay. It includes a huge fenced in yard, in-ground pool, landscaped lights, security lighting, a huge barn with several car spaces as well as a motor home space with an RV washing area, walk-in fridge, workshop and much more.

$1,360,000

Call Addy Legendre or Lisa Plaisance for a showing!

985-691-3873 985-691-4947 Since 1916

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

Accepting applications for a

GRASS CUTTER Experience necessary

Send resumes to bryanc@viscom.net or call 985-696-5550

Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a full time experienced Class A/B friction crane operator. Must be able to do lift work, drive pile, able to work away from home, and must have own transportation. Applicant must have a valid TWIC card.

LAND

MLS 112501: 5-10 acres of property located in Cut Off on Hwy. 3235. $100,000.

For Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba. furnished, executive home. $1800/mth., $1000/dep. All utilities included. Call (985) 632-6188. _________________ REDUCED! For Rent: 3 bd., 1 ba., large yard, shed, carport, central A/C. Golden Meadow. Newly renovated house. Wood floors. Appliances included. Great neighborhood. $950/ mth., $950/ dep. Call 985-2321948. _________________

Office: 985-693-7229

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

21’ wide x 60’ long. V8 GM Engine with 4.5 to 1. Engine completely overhauled. Double Rigger with two 50’ nets and 736 doors. Strong and well-kept wooden boat. Ready for the season.

Certified Rigger

Call Roy between noon and 1pm or after 5pm at 985-632-6688.

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

$75,000

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

CDL DRIVER 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.

Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a full time experienced rigger. Must be experienced in working with pile and basic rigging, able to work away from home, must have own transportation. Applicant must have a valid TWIC card. Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances

Equal Opportunity Employer

K-Mar Supply of Fourchon

Full Time Clerk is now accepting applications for a

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

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: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575

(NAPA, Next Door to Kajun Truck Stop)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon No Phone Calls Please! Must Speak English!

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Earlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ 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 canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985397-6254 or email curtisorgeron@gmail. com _________________ Curryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming. Any size. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ 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 _________________ 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. ________________ Dog Grooming at Pitreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Need a kind, patient, caregiver to sit with your elderly loved ones, day or night. Call 985-209-3690. _________________

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PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN Never found to fail. O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me, and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in this necessity; (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times)â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Sweet Mother I place this cause in your hands (3 times)â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Say this prayer for three consecuritve days &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;then you must publish it and it will be granted to you. Grateful thanks. Amen _____________________ PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls - Pray for me. This prayer was found in the fiftieth year of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going to battle. Whoever shall read this prayer or hear it or keep it about themselves shall never die a sudden death or be drowned or shall poison take effect on them; neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy or shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle. Say for nine mornings for anything you may desire. It has never been known to fail so be sure you really want what you ask. Amen _____________________

RICHARD SERIGNY

Richard M. Serigny, 69, a native of Venice and Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, passed away April 13, 2016. Visitation took place on Saturday April 16, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off from 9 a.m. till service time. Funeral Mass began at 11 a.m. with burial followed in the Church Cemetery. Mr. Richard is survived by his wife of 39 years, Pat D. Serigny; children, Todd Serigny, Christine Dupre (Robert), Jason Serigny, Theresa Serigny, Susan Portier (Errol) and Scotty Serigny; grandchildren, Treâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cassie, Katelyn, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arcy, Remy, Ethan, Kaden, Logan, and Spencer; great grandchild, Aiden; brother, Roy Serigny; and sisters, Eula Mae Dardar, Veronica Wilson, and Norma Jean Landry. Mr. Serigny was preceded in death by his parents, Buron and Blanche D. Serigny; brothers, Lester, Randolph, Mervin, and George Serigny; and sister, Sue Serigny. He enjoyed being an outdoorsman, gardening, slot machines, and mending nets. He was a wise man who had a great sense of humor with a very good heart that loved spending time with his family especially his grandkids. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. _____________________

HAROLD PLAISANCE

Harold â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hamrollâ&#x20AC;? J. Plaisance, 68, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Visitation was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 20th from 10 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 12 p.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Sonya Dantin; son, Harold J. Plaisance, Jr.; daughter, Trisha Charpentier; step children, Celaya Bruce, Celeste Callais, Ted Chiasson; sisters, Mary Louise Smith, Shirley Plaisance; grandchildren, Rayven Plaisance, Andre Charpentier, Britney Bruce, Tyler Charpentier, Traya Bruce, Hayden Callais, Kayde Bruce, Abigail Chiasson, Carter Callais, Hannah Chiasson, and Avery Callais. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis and Lezima Plaisance; brother, Armand Plaisance; sisters, Sadie Plaisance and Bella Coupel.

Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. _____________________

GENEVIEVE GALIANO

Genevieve Loupe Galiano, 72, a native and resident of Lockport, died on Friday, April 15, 2016. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. until service time on Tuesday, April 19 at Holy Savior Catholic Church. A mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Holy Savior with burial followed in the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Chad Galiano and wife Shiau-Ming and Robby Galiano; grandchildren, Gracie and Marlee Galiano; brothers, Hubert Loupe Jr., Raymond Loupe, Paul Joseph â&#x20AC;&#x153;P.J.â&#x20AC;? Loupe Sr., Daniel â&#x20AC;&#x153;Danny Boyâ&#x20AC;? Loupe, and Ricky Loupe; and sister, Lou-Ann Triche. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Galiano and parents, Hubert Loupe Sr. and Eula Loupe. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. _____________________

EUGENE PITRE

Eugene Joseph Pitre, 93, a native and resident of Galliano, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Monday, April 18, at St. Joseph Catholic

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Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday with burial followed in the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Carol Pitre (Mary); daughter, Lenette Pitre; daughter-in-law, Patty Pitre; sister, Ophelia Lefort; grandchildren, Ryan, Melissa, Mary, Chase and Misty; 8 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mercedes Prejean Pitre; son, Len Pitre; parents, Elfer and Romella Lafont Pitre; brother, Dudley Pitre; sister, Adeline Pitre; and grandchild, Marc. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. _____________________

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Douglas J. Duet, Sr., 70, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 19th from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20th at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Maedow, with burial followed in Hebert Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Terrebonne Duet; son, Douglas â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dougieâ&#x20AC;? Duet, Jr. (Margarita); daughters, Tina Crosby (Bryan), Trixie Allemand (Allen), Tally Lafont (Farrell); brothers, Vincent Cormier, Wiley Duet (Susan); sister, Gladys Esponge (Darryl); grandchildren, Terri Dupuy (Dustin), Lori Dupuy, Brandon Allemand (Carly), Betsy Lafont, Adam Craig, Isis Craig; and great grandchildren, Alex Lopez, Brody Lopez, Cayden Bermudez, Logan Guidry, and Jordan Guidry He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred Duet and Jeanette Thibodaux Cormier Duet; and brothers, Sam Cormier and Nolan Duet.

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A fleeing taliban terrorist, desperate for water, was plodding through the Afghan desert when he saw something far off in the distance. Hoping to find water, he hurried toward the mirage, only to find a very frail little old Jewish man standing at a small makeshift display rack selling ties. The taliban terrorist asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you have water?â&#x20AC;? The Jewish man replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have no water. Would you like to buy a tie? They are only $5.â&#x20AC;? The taliban shouted hysterically, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Idiot infidel! I do not need such an overpriced Western adornment! I spit on your ties! I need water!!!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sorry, I have none, just ties, pure silk and only $5.â&#x20AC;?

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Galliano man wanted for second degree battery Public notice apprehended following pursuit in South Lafourche 8-A

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Corey Dupre, 32, of Galliano was arrested on Saturday, April 16. Just after 5:30 p.m. Deputies traveling along Orange Street in Galliano noticed a vehicle in the middle of the roadway. As deputies approached, the driver of the vehicle pulled over to allow deputies to pass. As they passed, deputies identified the driver as Corey Dupre, and knew Dupre had an active felony warrant for Second Degree Battery in reference to an altercation between he and another

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The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a draft Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Raceland Raw Sugar, LLC, Raceland Factory, P.O. Box 159, Raceland, Louisiana 70394. The facility is located 175 Mill Street, 0.5 miles east of the intersection of Louisiana Highways 182 and 308 in Raceland, Lafourche Parish. Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit. The principal discharge from this existing source is made into the Godchaux Canal via local drainage, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation, and fish and wildlife propagation. Under the SIC Code 2061, the applicant proposes to discharge process area wastewater (comprised of wastewater from filter mud and fly ash, cane washwater, barometric condenser cooling water, evaporator washwater, boiler blowdown, floor washwater, steam condensate, and treated wastewater from Virdia B2X), process area stormwater runoff, treated sanitary wastewater, and non-process area stormwater runoff. During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharge will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbody. As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur. Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax. Comments and requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, Wednesday May 25, 2016. Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309. Please see additional instructions for comment submission, hand delivery and information regarding electronic submission at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/Default.aspx?tabid=2256 or call (225) 2193276. Emails should follow the statewide email policies. For more information regarding statewide email policies, go to http://doa.louisiana.gov/ocs/email/policies.htm. If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held. LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision. The application (including associated correspondence), draft permit, and statement of basis are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday

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Lafourche Animal Hospital will be vaccinating animals at the following locations on the dates and times listed: ~ Saturday, April 30, 2016 ~

Raceland: 9:00am to 9:45am @ Raceland Upper Elementary School Mathews: 10:00am to 11:00am @ Central Lafourche High School Gheens: 11:15am to 11:45am @ St.Anthony Church Lockport: 1:00pm to 2:15pm @ Lockport Upper Elementary School Larose: 2:45pm to 3:15pm @ Larose-Cutoff Middle School Galliano: 3:30pm to 4:00pm @ South Lafourche High School Golden Meadow: 4:15pm to 4:45pm @ Golden Meadow Middle School

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St Charles: 9:00am to 9:45am @ St. Charles Elementary School Thibodaux: 10:00am to 10:45am @ Thibodaux Elementary School Thibodaux: 11:00am to 11:45pm @ Thibodaux High School Chackbay: 1:10pm to 1:45pm @ Chackbay Elementary School Chackbay: 2:00pm to 2:30pm @ Bayou Bouef Fire Station

RABIES VACCINATION: $10.00 PER ANIMAL INCLUDING TAG. CASH, CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ACCEPTED. Full set of vaccinations $45. By order of Lafourche Parish Council Parish Ordinance No. 1069, all dogs and cats must be vaccinated annually against rabies. Also, dogs allowed to roam freely in public are subject to being seized and impounded by animal control officers.

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If you cannot make the rabies clinic on the set dates, please bring your animals to one of the following Lafourche Parish Veterinary Offices: Lafourche Animal Hospital: 447-6100 or 632-3333 Ridgefield Animal Hospital: 446-8824 South Lafourche Veterinary Clinic: 632-4500 Marcello Animal Hospital: 532-2937 Family Pet Animal Hospital:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;242-1030 De La Housaye Animal Hospital: 446-9090 Durocher Animal Hospital: 447-8261 Thibodaux Animal Hospital: 446-3878 Acadiana Animal Hospital: 633-8387

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