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Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Job training required for thousands of food stamp recipients
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Estimate of Louisiana’s budget shortfall drops to $600M
Bateau de Bois Festival
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Thousands of non-working, childless adults in Louisiana who receive food stamps will have to participate in job training programs to continue getting the assistance, under an executive order issued last Thursday by Gov. John Bel Edwards. The Democratic governor is starting the requirement July 1, through career programs offered by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. It comes as Republican state lawmakers have pushed for work requirements for food stamp recipients, which have bumped thousands off food stamps in other states. See SNAP Page 7-A
Larose woman charged with 126 additional counts of theft and forgery
A Larose woman who was arrested earlier this month for stealing from Dorena her former Richardelle employer was charged with 126 additional counts of theft and forgery as part of the ongoing investigation that began on April 4. Dorena Richardelle, 39, was booked on the additional charges on Sunday, April 24. See Arrest Page 6-A
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The Bateau de Bois Festival, hosted by The Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building in Lockport Saturday, consisted 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. Members of the Hebert family check out some of the fur displayed at the Festival.
Saturday’s “Fiesta� event promises lots of fun and benefits local charities
Fiesta on the Bayou, a fun, Mexico-themed party with lots of activities, will be happening on Saturday, April 30th, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cut Off Youth Center. The Fiesta promises lots of fun including a jalapeno eating contest with a $250 prize, a pie eating contest for both kids and adults, a color-
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ing contest for the kids, and a sombrero throwing contest to see who can throw a large sombrero the farthest. El Paso Mexican Grill will be serving up some delicious Mexican food such as quesadillas, tacos, enchiladas, guacamole, both chicken and steak fajitas, churros, and more! And all at affordable prices. There will be fun carnival games with some great prizes available to win. And you can even throw your friends in jail, in the carnival jail, that is. The Fiesta also offers a craft show where many local vendors will be displaying and selling their crafts. See Fiesta Page 6-A
Judge: Murder suspect’s statements can be used as evidence Daily Comet Staff Writer Bridget Mire
A 2013 double homicide suspect’s police statements can be used as evidence in his trial, despite a forensic psychologist’s testimony that he is mentally handicapped, a Thibodaux judge ruled last Thursday. Traveyon Blackledge, 21, of Thibodaux, is charged with second-degree murder in the shootings of Nikki Landry, 41, of Larose, and Harry Lefort, 54, of Cut Off. Their bodies were found Sept. 22, 2013, in Landry’s apartment. Blackledge’s father, Toronzo Thompkins, 37,
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of Raceland, is accused of ordering his son and Jerrard Major Sr., 37, of Raceland, to kill Landry. She was a confidential informant set to testify in his cocaine distribution trial. Capt. Chad Shelby of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s OfBlackledge fice testified Thursday that Blackledge first implicated Major as the sole gunman, but that statement didn’t match the evidence from the scene. See Murder Page 6-A
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The price tag for Louisiana’s budget shortfall next year has dropped to $600 million. Gov. John Bel Edwards’ chief financial adviser, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, told state senators Monday that a gap once pegged at $750 million is lower for the financial year that begins July 1. The reduction, Dardenne told the Senate Finance Committee, is largely due to changed estimates of how many people will use existing Medicaid services and to projected savings from a planned Medicaid program expansion. Under an expansion, the Edwards administration says Louisiana can take advantage of enhanced federal financing rates for health services the state currently provides for the poor and uninsured. Sen. Sharon Hewitt, R-Slidell, questioned the wide swings in health financing estimates, saying it made her “uncomfortable.� “It kind of blows my mind, to be honest, that things could change that fast,� she said. Dardenne said the shortfall figure could continue to fluctuate as the Edwards administration looks for ways to trim spending and take advantage of other financing sources. To close the $600 million hole, the Democratic governor is proposing cuts across most agencies, to the TOPS college tuition program and to safety net health services for the poor. He is also seeking a special session in June to consider tax changes that could lessen the cuts. See Budget Page 6-A
Common Core testing this week
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — About 300,000 public school students are taking tests this week tied to the Common Core education standards without the boycotts or heated political rhetoric that marked the testing last year. Hollis Milton, president of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents and West Feliciana Parish schools superintendent, told the Advocate there’s “an overall calmer environment� for testing this year. Most students in third grade through eighth grade will spend parts of Monday through Thursday on the exams — called LEAP 2016 — to test their knowledge of math, reading and writing. The results, due in July, are supposed to allow comparisons with 10 other states. The tests look slightly different after lawmakers last year limited the See Testing Page 6-A
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
GM Senior Center to host final garage sale
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Senior commodities to be given out this week
The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. and Catholic Charities will be giving out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age or older between 7 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27 at the Cut Off Youth Center and Thursday, April 28 at the Raceland Recreation Center.
Bible seminar slated for Wed., Thurs.
A free multimedia seminar entitled Searching for Hope will take place at 7 p.m. on April 27 and 28 at the Larose Civic Center. Â This seminar is presented by Toshia Cartman, a dynamic young speaker who has dedicated her life to the study of the Bible. The seminar is free .For more information call the LCC at 985-693-7355.
The Golden Meadow Senior Center will be having 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!
SCL to sponsor year end bash for students
South Central Louisiana College is hosting on end of the year bash for SCL students and families on Saturday, April 29 from noon to 6 p.m. The bash will feature LPFD, food sales, games, raffle prizes, crafts, pizza, water activities and bounce houses. There will also be a book signing featuring local author of “Unto the Last Seed�, Craig Leonard, Sr. Please bring the whole family. For more information, call 985-258-1381.
Animal blessing slated for Sat. in Mathews
The Mathews United Methodist Church will host a “Blessing of the Animals� on Saturday, April 30 at 1 p.m. at 201 Central
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Lafourche Drive in Mathews. Rev. Monica Monk will conduct the blessing. This event is open to anyone, whether you bring a pet or not. Any pet, such as dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, fish, etc., is welcomed. When people are not able to bring their pets, a photo of the pet may be brought. All animals must be on a leash or in a secure container for safety reason.
Tea social planned for May 1 in Galliano
St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society of Galliano will hold a Tea Social on Sunday, May 1, in the center. Tickets are $10 each and must purchased in advance from the rectory, Linda Cheramie’s Beauty Shop, or Gail Martin at B & J Martin’s office next door to the church.
Car show to be held May 7 in Mathews
Swampland Rods and Customs will again host their annual Open Car Show on Saturday, May 7 at the Mathews Government Complex (Old Walmart parking lot), 4876 Hwy. 1. (Rainout rescheduled date is Saturday, May 21.) Registration will be from 9 a.m. to noon with awards given at 3 p.m. Entry is $30 and includes a free car show t-shirt. Lots of awards to be given along with door prizes, a silent auction, D.J., refreshments, 50/50 raffle and more. For more information contact Steve Rogers, 985805-3772; Jed Allemand, 985-665-8053; Cody Theriot, 985-227-2885; or Dale Arceneaux, 985-665-1449.
Donors sought for SLHS anniversary
South Lafourche High School is gearing up for its 50th anniversary events and is looking for partners to help make it possible. Various events will be hosted throughout the
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school year, with the first event planned for July 16. All donations are greatly appreciated. Donors who give to one of the three sponsor categories ranging from $500 to $1000 will get their name or company listed on the 50th anniversary t-shirts. Donations are needed by May 10 and can be dropped off or mailed to South Lafourche High School, Attn: 50th Year Celebration, 16911 East Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. FMI call SLHS at 985-632-5721 or email arobert@ mylpsd.com.
Handgun course to be held May 14
Eymard Shooting Academy is offering a concealed handgun training course to be held at the range, 14968 Hwy. 3235 in Cut Off, on Saturday, May 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $125 and includes student packet and State Police packet. Advance registration and payment is required. Payments will be accepted at Eymard Guns until the day prior to the course (cash / check only). This course is a pre-
requisite for those applying for a concealed handgun permit in Louisiana. Participants will need to bring a hand gun, 50 rounds of ammunition, eye and ear protection. For more information contact Hugh Eymard or Blair Cheramie at 985-632-4000.
Al-Anon meetings help family of alcoholics
Al-Anon meetings are every Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 18210 West Main in Galliano (Galliano Food Store shopping center).
Lafourche libraries list upcoming events
The 2016 Summer Reading Program begins May 31 at the Lafourche Parish Public Library. Set a reading goal (you could win prizes at the end of the summer), sign up for art workshops, and learn more about summer programs, such as guest performers and more. Call your local Lafourche library branch for more information. Children visiting the Raceland Branch Library, 177 Recreation Drive, at 5 p.m. on May 3 can come in costume as their favorite book characters and create sidewalk chalk art in celebration of their favorite characters. Children and their mothers, grandmothers, and any other special women in their lives are invited to the South Lafourche Branch Library’s annual Mother’s Day Tea Party from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on May 3 at the library, 16241 E. Main Street. Cake and other refreshments will be provided. Enjoy music, games, food (while supplies last), stories, and dancing at 5 p.m. on May 5 at a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue. Scrapbookers of all levels are invited to drop in and scrapbook at the Larose Branch Library, 305 E. Fifth Street, anytime from 1 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on May 10 and May 24. Those attending will work on their own layouts. Some supplies provided. Learn new line dances or practice old favorites at free line dancing classes at 2 p.m. on May 12 and May 26 at the South Lafourche Branch Library, 16241 E. Main Street, in Cut Off. Dancers of all skill levels
are welcome. Representatives of Lady of the Sea General Hospital’s Learning Center will provide a free general health screen and information about breast cancer at 11 a.m. on May 13 at the South Lafourche Branch Library, 16241 E. Main Street, in Cut Off, in observance of National Women’s Health Month. During National Police Week, May 15 through May 21, children who visit the Gheens Branch Library, 153 N. Leon Drive, will receive a take-home craft and a card they can sign and hand out to a police officer to say “thank you.� To celebrate National
Police Week, Chief of Police Reggie Pitre will visit the Golden Meadow Branch Library, 1403 N. Bayou Drive, at 5 p.m. on May 17 to talk with and take photos with children visiting the library. Throw on a hat and swing by the Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue, at 5 p.m. on May 19 for the library’s Mad Hatter Tea Party for all ages. In honor of National Police Week, tweens and teens can create abstract paintings using only blue hues at 5 p.m. on May 19 at the Raceland Branch Library, 177 Recreation Drive.
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Gas prices jump by 8 cents over past 2 weeks, averages $2.18
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average price of gasoline has jumped by 8 cents over the past three weeks to $2.18 a gallon for regular grade. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday that the hike is partly due to crude oil prices edging up. The price at the pump has gone up 41 cents over the past nine weeks. Lundberg says that trend will likely continue as refiners make highercost summer blend gasoline in compliance with federal regulations. In the Lower 48, the highest average price of regular gasoline was $2.79 per gallon in San Francisco. The lowest was $1.82 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The U.S. average diesel price is $2.20 per gallon, up 3 cents from two weeks ago. _____________
March Mississippi casino revenue dips as coast gambling lags
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Dipping Gulf Coast casino revenue dragged down Mississippi’s statewide gambling totals in March. Figures released last week by the state Revenue
Department show casinos won $188 million in March, down 5 percent from $198 million in March 2015. Gamblers lost $103 million at the 12 coastal casinos, 4 percent less than last March. It’s only the third decline for coastal casinos in the last year. The 16 Mississippi River casinos won $85 million, down 7 percent from March 2015. River casino revenues have fallen for years, although decreases have become less steep in recent months. Mississippi gambling revenue rose in 2015 for the second time in eight years, and have risen 2 percent so far in 2016. Numbers exclude Choctaw Indian casinos, which don’t report winnings to the state. _____________
US rig count drops 9 this week to 431, another alltime low
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. dropped by nine this week to 431, again reaching an-time low amid depressed energy industry prices. A year ago, 932 rigs were active. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday 343 rigs sought oil and 88 explored for natural gas. Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Texas lost seven rigs and Louisiana and Ohio each dropped one. Alaska, Arkansas, Cal-
Carver Meet Ophelia Lefort
Ophelia Lefort of Larose has been carving for approximately 12 years. She mainly enjoys carving decorative styled songbirds and other knick-knacks. She prides herself in being a true nature lover and often sells her creations to other nature enthusiasts. Her proudest carving moment was when she carved an Egret and its habitat. “Being a true nature lover, I enjoy looking at different species and trying to recreate them from wood. It’s great to see the
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finished product and compare it to its real-life inspiration,” she said. Ophelia is part of a group of carvers that promotes Cajun heritage, decoys, carving and keeping the age-old tradition thriving. The group also sponsors the Cajun Heritage Festival, which is entering its 40th year.
Cajun Heritage Festival June 3-5, 2016 Larose Civic Center
ifornia, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming were all 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. _____________
Jefferson Parish grand jury indicts man in 1984 death
GRETNA, La. (AP) — A Jefferson Parish grand jury has returned a second-degree murder indictment against a 60-year-old Iberville Parish man who police say confessed in January to the 32-year-old unsolved murder of a Jefferson woman in 1984. Local media outlets report a routine review of cold cases by Jefferson Parish sheriff’s deputies turned up a genetic match linking Donnie London to the death of Elma Kolman, who was 73 when her body was found in a vacant lot near her home on April 7, 1984. Police say investigators tracked London to a nursing home in Plaquemine, where he lay bedridden, and obtained a confession from him. An autopsy found Kolman was strangled and suffered traumatic injuries while being sexually assaulted. Online jail records do not list an attorney for London. _____________
State police ID driver in recent triple-fatality
Pictured is South Lafourche High School’s Support Person of the Year, Yvette Terrebonne.
Career Magnet Center students participated in the Nicholls State University Mathematics Challenge (MACH), on April 21. They were poised with the challenge of answering complex questions covering various topics in Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Math and Calculus. The Career Magnet Center won third place out of the 12 teams competing. The CMC was the only school from the public school system to represent Lafourche Parish at the competition. Pictured left to right is Angela Verdin (11th Grade; South Lafourche High School), Tyler Dufrene (Math Instructor at CMC), Jake Naquin (11th Grade; Central Lafourche High School), Zane Bellanger (12th Grade; Central Lafourche High School) and Brandon Allemand (11th Grade; Central Lafourche High School)
The Electronic Publishing Industry Coalition (EPIC) has named Lafourche mystery author BJ Bourg as the winner of its 2016 Best Mystery Award for his debut novel, JAMES 516. Readers can find out more about BJ Bourg by visiting his website at www.bjbourg.com and can find his novels on Amazon.
HOUMA, La. (AP) — State police have identified the driver of a car believed to have caused a Terrebonne Parish traffic accident that killed three. Troopers said 31-yearold Rafael Fandino of Metairie was one of three people ejected from a Honda Civic in the April 20 accident. All three died but it was initially unclear who had been driving the Civic. State police said Monday that Fandino had been at the wheel. The Civic had crossed into a lane of oncoming traffic on Louisiana Highway 182. It struck two cars. The drivers of those cars were both wearing seatbelts and suffered minor injuries. Speed was considered one factor in the crash. Toxicology tests were pending. _____________
As part of the 40th Anniversary Cajun Heritage Festival celebration, a carver spotlight will be published twice each month.
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“In a Small Pond” By Leroy Martin Down Musical Memory Lane, II Song: “You Always Hurt The One You Love.” The Mills Brothers I ended last week’s column the following way: “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.” I’m a fiend, right? Not! I just wanted you to anticipate this column. The companion I abandoned was my guitar and here’s the story. In 1958, my son Mike was 3 years old and my wife Dot brought him to hear my band at the Town Club (La Nige) in Golden Meadow. The night was not going well for me. My guitar kept shorting out in the middle of songs which was embarrassing. Flash back: When I started playing music with Dudley Bernard I bought, at a pawn shop for $45, a Harmony electric guitar, adequate but plain because my musical future was uncertain. After 6 months and assurance by Dudley, I bought a beautiful, blond, F hole, cutaway Epiphone guitar for $ 210 dollars. It came with monthly notes but it was my pride and joy. That guitar was giving me trouble that night. We had bought Mike a ukulele he wore around his neck, watching me and pretending to play. After my guitar shorted about 5 times, I got angry and slammed it against the bandstand railing, which severely damaged the neck. It would never be playable again, but my old one was in the car, saving the night. There was one situation I couldn’t save. Right after my stupid act, Mike took his ukulele, slammed it against the table and it too broke. As Dot was leaving with our son in her arms, she whispered to me, “He’ll hear you play again when he’s old enough to come by himself.” Not a proud moment for me and it took a while to repair. Mike learned how to play the guitar during the Beatles era and learned more chords than I ever knew. A definition for country music was “three chords and the truth”. There were actually more but the Beatles used more minors and different structures. Mike played awhile in a garage band for fun with his brother Perry, Louie King and Lance Anselmi. Thanks to Harry Anselmi’s daughter, Jana Cheramie, I have a video of them playing at a school function, but no sound. Mike continued to play as a hobby and bought Harry Anselmi’s classic Guild guitar and had it refurnished. A few years be-
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fore he passed, he bought an Ovation, the Rolls Royce of acoustic guitars and was planning to buy a Martin “D 28 Dreadnaught”, the Cadillac of country singers’ guitars. He planned to build glass cases to exhibit them in his den but it was not to be. Today they hang on his wall next to my classic Fender Precession bass, my last gift to him. When I visit I seldom go into the den … too many memories. Mike’s gone now, but lives in our hearts and minds. My Epiphone, never used again, was eventually
destroyed when Hurricane Hilda flooded South Lafourche and my home. In the late 1950’s, with a regular job, married, raising a family and having other irons on the fire, I decided I no longer wanted the burden of being a bandleader. I still wanted to play music so when our long engagement at Tee Lee’s ended I decided to switch from guitar to electric bass, a new invention which led to the obsoles-
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cence of the old. Incidentally, because my computer made them obsolete to me, I have two complete sets of encyclopedias, like new, a World Book and a Colliers, which I would love to give away to anyone who has the strength to take them off my book shelves. I don’t. I’m in the phone book. Call me for arrangements. Next week, how I switched from guitar to bass and how I left coun-
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try/Cajun music (for a while) to join the enemy that was destroying it (how Aaron Burr of me) and the funny story of why I own two sets of encyclopedias. Bye now!
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Senators questioned Edwards’ proposal to only provide about one-third of the approximately $300 million needed to fully cover tuition costs for all eligible students. Another $185 million, Dardenne said, would be needed to fully fund the program. “TOPS is taking a major hit in the budget. We don’t like it any more than you do,” Dardenne said. But he pushed back against suggestions from House Appropriations Committee Chairman Cameron Henry, RMetairie, that other parts of the budget could be reduced to shift more money to TOPS. “I can’t tell you there’s $185 million in responsible cuts that could be made in order to fund TOPS,” Dardenne told senators, who won’t craft their version of next year’s budget until the House first completes its work. The House Appropriations Committee is ex-
pected to unveil its proposal to balance next year’s budget within two weeks. Dardenne said the administration doesn’t believe some budget-balancing ideas he has heard from House members are viable. He said possibly delaying a payment to Medicaid providers to push it into another budget year would be “a very irresponsible fiscal act.” And he said talk of turning over Medicaid programs for the elderly and people with developmental disabilities to managedcare companies could have long-term savings, but not in the upcoming financial year. Sen. Conrad Appel, RMetairie, said he wanted to see more of a long-term vision from the Edwards administration about ratcheting down state spending. “We need the governor to present a strategy,” he said. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
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The event promises lots of fun, but what makes it special is that all profits will be given to the following local charities: Pushing Paddles for a Cure, the Virtual Academy of Lafourche, and Relay for Life of Lafourche. For more information, contact Jeff Hensley at (985) 772-3457.
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questions from a Common Core-affiliated consortium to just under half the exam. But what students are asked isn’t expected to change much. “I don’t think you will see tremendous differences between last year’s assessments and this year’s assessments because the standards are the same standards,” said Rebecca Kockler, assistant superintendent of academic content for the state Department of Education. Louisiana’s top school board earlier this year recommended changing about 20 percent of the state’s education standards. Those plans are still under review and at least a year away from changing test content.
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Shelby said when questioned about the inconsistencies, Blackledge said Major shot Landry and told him to shoot Lefort, which he did because he was afraid Major would kill him. Assistant District Attorney Joe Soignet suggested changing his story was a sign of comprehension and intelligence. Dr. Marc Zimmerman, a Baton Rouge forensic psychologist who evaluated Blackledge in September 2014, testified that the defendant got nine of 10 geometric figures correct when copying them. But when drawing from memory, he got only one correct. “He can’t hold these in his mind long enough to reproduce them,” Zimmerman said. Zimmerman said Blackledge’s IQ is 49, indicating an intellectual disability, and all his scores on one test were within a child’s range. He reads at a first-grade level, and his sentence comprehension is even lower. “Basically, he can’t
read,” Zimmerman said. “It’s not just reading it. It’s how it’s read.” Zimmerman said it’s common for people with intellectual disabilities to say and do what they think will please others, especially authority figures. Therefore, he said, Blackledge may have waived his Miranda rights without really knowing what he was doing. “I can’t say positively that he didn’t understand it, but there’s a high probability that he did not,” he said. Patience Blackledge, Traveyon’s mother, said her son didn’t walk at the age he was supposed to. He was later found to have a learning disability and ADHD and was placed in special education. Blackledge repeated kindergarten and first grade, his mother said, and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and approved for Supplemental Security Income at age 11. Dr. Rafael Salcedo. a forensic psychologist from Gretna, testified that he saw no signs of bipolar disorder or ADHD when he evaluated Blackledge in January. There was no mention of an intellectual disability in the defendant’s records except for the one doctor who said it was “possible,” he added. In Salcedo’s evaluation, Blackledge showed an IQ of 40 – nine points lower than in Zimmerman’s exam. Whereas most people score 48 to 49 out of 50 in a visual recognition test, Blackledge scored 16. Salcedo said a blind person would have a 50-50 chance of getting questions right, so Blackledge would have had to purposely choose the wrong image to score less than 25. “You’d have to know the right one and deliberately pick the wrong one, and that’s what he was trying to do,” he said. He noted that in his police statements, Blackledge correctly used words like avoid, persuade and affidavit without detectives first saying them to him. He also said Blackledge and Thompkins had a phone conversation in code, using the word lawyer to mean hit man. “This is someone who’s supposed to be moderately mentally retarded?” Salcedo said. “It doesn’t fit.” Salcedo said he believes Blackledge is dyslexic, not mentally handicapped, as he had reading problems but average scores in math in elementary school and junior
high. Blackledge’s New Iberia attorney, Lynden Burton, pointed out that none of his client’s school records mention dyslexia. Judge Walter Lanier ultimately chose to believe Salcedo over Zimmerman. Blackledge is now set for trial July 19. Thompkins is serving a life sentence after being convicted of cocaine distribution despite Landry’s death. His trial on the murder charges is also set for July 19, while Major’s trial has not yet been scheduled. — Daily Comet Staff Writer Bridget Mire can be reached at 4487639 or bridget.mire@daily comet.com. Follow her on Twitter @bridget_mire.
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A South Lafourche business owner contacted detectives on April 4 to open the investigation. Detectives learned that while Richardelle was employed by the business, she had written several checks to a former employee of the
business, but she never sent the checks to the individual. Instead, she deposited the checks into her own account. Detectives initially discovered 36 instances in which Richardelle forged signatures in order to steal over $100,000 from the business. Further investigation revealed 126 additional instances, or a total of 162 instances, in which she forged signatures on checks to other employees. In all, the forgeries involved 21 employees, and over $200,000 was stolen. Richardelle was initially arrested on April 7 when she admitted to her involvements. At that time, she was charged with 36 counts of Forgery and 36 counts of Felony Theft, and she was also booked on an outstanding warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks. On Sunday, April 24, she was booked with an additional 126 counts of Felony Theft and 126 counts of Forgery. Her bond is now set at $150,100.
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NFL DRAFT: Saints hoping draft SNAP From 1-A bolsters beleaguered defense “This executive METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton has spent the past two seasons watching defensive blunders cancel out strong outings by the elite offense he designed. It’s reached the point where New Orleans’ often secretive coach readily opens up about his hope that this year’s NFL draft produces picks who create more problems for opposing quarterbacks. “We need to find somebody that can rush the passer; I think we can find that in this draft,” said Payton, whose team is slated to pick 12th overall in Thursday night’s first round. “We need to find help in that defensive front seven, and I think we can find that in this draft. “There’s that proverbial ‘must-needs-want’ list,” Payton added. “There are a few musts here on that side of the ball.” The Saints have ranked either last or second to last in defense in three of the past four seasons, including second to last in each of the past two campaigns. New Orleans has missed the playoffs and finished with 7-9 records for two straight years, but who knows how much worse off it would have been if not for Drew Brees and Co. consistently keeping the Saints near the top of the league in total offense. In 2015, the Saints’ offense gained 403.8 yards per game, which ranked second in the NFL. New Orleans’ defense gave up 413.4 yards per game. A defensive overhaul in New Orleans began last year, when six of nine draft picks were used on defensive players. But New Orleans has a long way to go to even approach the type of defensive prowess that led Denver and Carolina to last season’s Super Bowl. If there is an area of concern on offense, it’s the interior line. The release of Jahri Evans leaves the Saints with a pair of relatively young and unaccomplished projected starters at guard. Payton is considering various options to strengthen that position as well. “There are a few linemen in this draft that are tackles and you could move them to guard,” Payton said. “If that opportunity presents itself for us, we wouldn’t hesitate.” Here are some other things to know about the Saints entering the draft: THE EDGE: The Saints had 31 sacks as a team last season, which tied for 25th league-wide. Defensive end Cameron Jordan made a team-high 10 sacks, but opposing offenses were often able to focus on blocking him without paying a price. Another talented edge pass rusher to complement Jordan could make throwing against the Saints much tougher. ON GUARD: As offseason workouts begin, New Orleans’ top two guards are Tim Lelito, a fourthyear pro who started regularly for the first time last season, and Senio Kelemete, a four-year pro who made his first five career starts in 2015. When the Saints were their most potent in 2009 and 2011,
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they had a pair of Pro Bowl-caliber guards in Evans and Carl Nicks. Nicks left in free agency in 2012 and retired two years later because of injuries. Evans was released this offseason, so an elite interior lineman would be hard for the Saints to pass up. PLUGGING GAPS: The Saints didn’t just struggle against the pass last season. They ranked 31st against the run. So if an elite defensive tackle prospect is available when the Saints are on the clock, he could wind up in New Orleans, particularly if he’s dynamic enough to be a run stuffer and provide push up the middle on pass plays. OUT WIDE: The fact that Brees completed 68.3 percent of his passes for 4,870 yards and 32 touchdowns last season doesn’t mean he couldn’t use a new target downfield. The Saints released their alltime leading receiver, Marques Colston, so New Orleans’ top three receivers are now third-year pros Brandin Cooks and Brandon Coleman, along with second-year pro Willie Snead. UNDER CENTER: Brees, who turned 37 in January, says he believes he can play beyond age 40. That doesn’t preclude New Orleans from drafting a perceived quarterback of the future. But doing so could strain relations with Brees while also raising questions about the wisdom of drafting QB Garrett Grayson in the third round last year. ___ AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/AP_NFL
order establishes practical workrelated requirements, while recognizing the daily challenges faced by those receiving government assistance and connecting these citizens with the tools to help achieve meaningful employment,” Edwards said in a statement. For 19 years, Louisiana has had a federal waiver of a requirement that childless adults aged 18 to 49 must work at least 20 hours per week or be enrolled in a job training program to receive food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP. Edwards got federal approval this year to keep the waiver in place — but said at the time he would couple that with bolstered job training and placement efforts. On Thursday, the governor said he was keeping that pledge. “I am developing a Louisiana solution that puts Louisiana people and their unique challenges first,” Edwards said. “It treats each individual with dignity in a personalized way that works to address their specific challenges.” About 47,000 food stamp recipients — who get a maximum of $194 in assistance each month — are estimated to be affected by the new job training requirements, according to the Department of Children and Family Services, which oversees the program. People who are working or who are in school would be exempt. The governor’s office said the workforce commission, the family services department and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System will work together to place
the food stamp recipients in available job search and skills training programs. Beginning in July, the non-working, childless food stamp recipients will have to go in person to one of 59 existing state Business and Career Solution Centers for job search assistance and referrals to available adult education programs. The federal waiver of work requirements will remain in place. Former Gov. Bobby Jindal, who had the same type of waiver for his two terms, tried to let the waiver expire as he exited office, threatening thousands with the loss of food stamps. But Edwards won federal approval to continue the waiver quickly after taking office. Republicans have criticized the decision to sidestep the work requirements, saying the assistance program should only be a
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short-term safety net. Lawmakers in the majority GOP House have voted for a proposal that would require legislative approval to keep the waiver in place. The bill awaits con-
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HOMES
House For Sale in Cut Off. Nice 3 br, 1 ba. $58,000, $10,000 below appraisal. Call 985-691-1367, leave voice mail. _________________ House For Sale: 802 West 11th St., Larose. 4 bd.; 2.5 bath; partially furnished; 4000 sq. ft.; 2 car garage; large shed. Asking $175,000 OBO. Call 985-637-8797 or 985693-8131. _________________ 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. _________________ House For Sale: Cut Off. 3 bd., 1 ba; 1750 sq. ft.; Large lot, 124’ by 288’; has bayouside. 14617 East Main. FMI 632-8874. _________________ House For Sale: 123 East 95th St. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths plus a large game room with pool table included. Large fenced in yard. 3,000 sq. ft. FMI Call 985691-1355. _________________ Greatly reduced below appraisal price! 2 bd., 1.5 ba. 129 Eddie Lane in Golden Meadow. Large kitchen; lots of storage throughout; workshop attached next to double carport; separate storage unit (can be made into apartment); all needs some repairs. FMI or to view, call Joan at 504-208-0763. _________________
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. _________________
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Mississippi Property For Sale: (Walthall County) 3 bd., 2 ba. manufactured home 28x48 with full length covered porch. Home sits on 9.75 of mostly cleared land. Home comes with all appliances and large storage shed. Asking $130,000. FMI call 985-258-6714. _________________
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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. _________________ House for rent in Cut Off: 3BR, 1ba, All appliances included, washer and dryer. Newly remodeled. $900/mo and $200/dep. Call 985693-4335.
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. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: 3 bd., 1.5 ba. Nice and clean. Large detached garage. Available May 1. $500 for first month and then $1,000/ mth., for following months. $1,000/ dep. 101 East 18th St., Larose. Call (985) 637-5567. _________________
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. _________________
Home For Sale By Owner $348,000 143 East 28th St., Cut Off
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Mobile Home For rent: 3 bd., 2 ba.; partially furnished; $750 a month. Background checks. No pets. 4757272 or 637-7273. _________________
Apartments for Rent: Cut Off area, 2BR, 1ba. $575/mo. and $500/dep. No pets! 985-258-7510. _________________
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: Galliano area. 2 bd., 1 ba.; wood floors; washer & dryer hookups; $600/mth., $500/dep. No pets. 985-258-7510. _________________ 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. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 bd., 1 ba. in Valentine. $500/ mth., $500/dep. utilities paid. 985-2787375 or 985-6917078. _________________ REDUCED! 1 bd. Apt For Rent: All appliances. $550/ mth. Located in Cut Off area. Call 985-637-0073. _________________ 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. _________________ For Rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. $700/mth. $500/dep. Galliano area. Next to Lady of the Sea. 985677-0915. _________________ 2BR Mobile Home For Rent in Galliano: $675/mth, stove and fridge included. No pets, no smoking, Quiet neighborhood, private property. Call 475-7272 or 985-6377273. _________________
Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________
(2) Apts. For Rent: 1 br, in Larose. At 410 & 412 W. 14th St., FMI call 985-991-8119. _________________ 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: 1 & 2 bedroom Apt/ House. Starting at $400/mth, plus utilities. FMI Call (985) 537-9259. Central Lafourche area. _________________
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!
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Trailer For Rent: 3 bedrooms; 1.5 bath; located in Galliano. $700/month. Fore more info call 985278-8664. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba. in Golden Meadow. Private street. 985-677-1155. _________________ 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: 3 bd., 2 ba. furnished, executive home. $1800/mth., $1000/dep. All utilities included. Call (985) 632-6188. _________________ 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. _________________
MERCHANDISE
55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 291-1329 for more information. _________________ For Sale: 3 blade Prop Brass, used. 21x21 RH 1 ½” spindle; 4 blade prop brass, new. 24x24 LH 1 ½” spindle; and used aluminum trawl boards, 31”x67”. Call (985) 258-5216 for details. _________________
CAMPERS
Camper For sale: 2012 Bue Ridge 5th wheel. 37’; 5 slides; bunk house; excellent condition; $25,000. FMI 985-693-3841. See at 401 Gemini St., in Larose. _________________
GARAGE SALES
Multi Family Garage Sale: Saturday, April 30 from 7am to 1pm at 227 Virginia St., Larose. Lots of everything! No early birds. _________________ Garage Sale: Friday and Saturday, April 29 and 30 at East 2nd St., Ave. L $2 a bag; electric dryer, $200. _________________
Having a garage sale? Want to make extra money? Call 632-2520. _________________ Garage Sale: Friday and Saturday, April 29 and 30 from 8 am to 3 pm at 641 Cypress St. in Raceland (located behind St. Anne Hospital). Lots of everything. _________________ Indoor Moving Sale: Thursday, April 28 from 8 am til at 153 Nichols St in Golden Meadow. Lots of everything. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, April 28 and Friday, April 29 at 165 East 37th Pl. in Cut Off. Street of Mini Storage. From 7am to 5pm on Thursday; 7am to 2pm on Friday. Clothes, toys, shoes, comforter, lots of everything. _________________
HELP WANTED
La Casa Mexican Restaurant is looking for waitress/ bartender. Must be at least 18 years old be able to work nights and weekends. Apply in person at 13990 West Main St., Larose. No phone calls please. _________________ An experience and training rating will be conducted in approximately sixty (60) days, on a competitive basis to approved applicants for the purpose of placing names 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 Codi Collins, at Fire Central located at 17462 West Main Street Cut Off, LA 70345. Completed applications and the required attachments must be received by Codi Collins at the address given above or mailed to PO Drawer 910 Galliano, LA 70354 by 5pm on Monday May 9, 2016. _________________
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
MLS 117739: Located on East Main St. in Cut Off, this commercial building was totally renovated in 2013 to include ceramic flooring, full kitchen and a bath and a half. It’s walk in ready. Exterior made of pre-engineered steel and is situated on a concrete slab. Includes all furniture and fixtures with full price offer. Owners will consider leasing property. $260,000.
MLS 114683: Located on Hwy. 308 in Golden Meadow, this 3,925 sqft steel warehouse is situated on an 86’x165’ lot. Property includes bulkhead, inside storage, living space and a marine dock. The property has plenty of parking and a 40x25 covered parking area. It also has a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. $105,000.
MLS 116370: A 16,186 sqft. pre-engineered steel building rated for 150mph winds includes a 5,000 sqft freezer used to store up to 1.5 million pounds of frozen seafood, a generator and all equipment in the building. There is also a loading dock, plenty parking and a huge warehouse. $1,250,000. MLS 116383: This 4,093 sqft bunk house located on Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow sits on a 266’X841’ tract of land. The property is located north of the flood gates and was originally constructed as a church then later converted into a bunk house. The interior was redesigned to create 10 bedrooms, a men’s bathroom and 3 showers, a woman’s bath, a dining hall, living room and kitchen, a laundry and storage room. Could easily be converted into an office building. $500,000. MLS 116384: This facility was originally used as a paper mill and is currently being used as storage. It has 188.894 sqft and 18 buildings. It also has 300,000 sqft of limestone stabalization, 125,000 sqft of concrete parking and 5900 ft of chain link fencing. There is a total of 42 acres, bayouside, road frontage on Hwy. 308, a gurest house, plenty room for expansion or rentals. Site can accommodate almost any typre of enterprise, whether light or heavy. $3,200,000.
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MLS 112501: 5-10 acres of property located in Cut Off on Hwy. 3235. $100,000.
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
MLS 121017: This charming cottage in Galliano includes bayouside property and a totally renovated interior. It has blown-in insulation, new floors, new lighting fixtures, fresh paint, a new kitchen that offers a farm sink, stainless appliances, new cabinetry and new counter tops. A new adition includes a family room and office. The master bath features a soaking tub and separate shower. The home has an attic fan as well as a covered porch at 2 of the 3 entrances. The yard is fenced and shady and the list goes on! $139,800 MLS 120782: This 9400 sqft., 4BR, 4ba. home in Cut Off is immaculately styled and designed. Lots of gorgeous furniture and most appliances to stay. It includes a huge fenced yard, in-ground pool, landscaped lights, security lighting, a huge barn with several car spaces as well as a motor home space with an RV washing area, walk-in fridge, workshop and much more. $1,360,000
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.
$75,000
Call Roy between noon and 1pm or after 5pm at 985-632-6688.
9400sqft Home For Sale in Cut Off
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Daily Comet
The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!! Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily. Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.
Call Linda or Penny for details:
448-7623
CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for
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
QHSE Superintendent Full Time Position
Crosby Dredging & Construction is looking for a QHSE Superintendent for its construction business. The ideal candidate must have a strong working knowledge of OSHA construction and DOT Pipeline Regulations. This position will work both in the field as well as the office. Working knowledge of Veriforce & ISNetworld programs is a plus. 5 to 10 plus years of experience in the pipeline/construction HSE field is required.
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. _________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. and days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs paid related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux. EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Manager Trainees. Call 985632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985632-7305. _________________ 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. _________________ Weekend Cashiers needed for convenience store. Apply in person at Jambon Convenience Store, 20804 Hwy 1 in Golden Meadow. _________________
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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www.thelafourchegazette.com Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail.com _________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional plumbing service. Gas • water • sewer Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. 985-991-1881 _________________ I do pressure washing Homes, cement, etc. Anything that needs pressure washing. Call 985-227-1189 _________________ Quality Roofing By Kernny Comardelle Metal roofing, small jobs & repairs. Call 986-696-7912. Leave message. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House Slabds, Driveways, Sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at (985) 6772959. _________________ Wedding? Need a male or female officiant, photographer, or a combination of services? We provide package deals. FREE consults; FREE customization. We charge one flat low DJ rate for as long as you want us to play. We do ALL weddings, big or small, at our office (up to 20 guests) or your venue (we travel). If you book us as your DJ or photographer, your ceremony is free! Payment plans available. Book today! Call 985-217-5751. _________________
Tony’s Carpentry Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, plumbing, painting and pressure washing? Call 985-2787188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________ Curry’s Painting Service New construction, remodels, interior- exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing, new & repair. Experienced. Call 985-258-0465 or 985258-6414. _________________ 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. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming. Any size. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ 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 HVughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________
Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children, age’s infant to school age. Call 985-696-1984, ask for Lee. _________________
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K-Mar Supply of Fourchon
Full Time Clerk is now accepting applications for a
Job duties include: (but not limited to) Answering phones, taking care of light paperwork, and data entry. Computer experience preferred. Candidate must be a fast learner, multi-tasked and be self-motivated. Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon (NAPA, Next Door to Kajun Truck Stop)
No Phone Calls Please! Must Speak English!
Applications can be found online at
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or can be filled out at our main office.
17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575
Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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NOTICES
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Anyone knowing the whereabouts of George E. Diamond and/or his heirs, please contact L. Charles Caillouet, Attorney at Law, at (985) 227-3741. _________________
PRAYERS
PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, who light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and to forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things and to confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you, even and inspite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer for 3 days (consecutive). After 3 days the favor requested will be granted, even if it may appear difficult. This prayer must be published immediately after the favor is granted without mentioning the favor. Your initials should appear at the bottom. M.H. ______________________
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OBITUARIES
NAISE ROUSSE
MARK CALLAIS
In Memory of GORDON KIBODEAUX Sunrise: 5/23/63 Sunset: 4/27/02 The years keep flying by; seems like yesterday I was putting a memorial in the paper for you. So much has happened this year. Your son married, a new grandbaby was born and another on the way. Life goes on but not the same. A piece of me and part of my heart died with you. God is so good. He has given me the strength to go on with the assurance we will be together again. Love, Mom ____________
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MEMORIALS
Mark “Callais” J. Callais Sr., 53, a native and resident of Galliano passed away April 15, 2016. Private Services were held at United Methodist Church of Golden Meadow Mr. Mark is survived by his wife, Joyce Terrebonne Callais; son Mark Callais Jr. (Savannah); step daughters, Casey Matherne (Derek), Crystal Coleman (Eddie), and Catarina Terrebonne (Joshua); 8 step grandchildren; 2 step greatgrandchildren; godchildren, Erica Callais and Benjamin Reed; stepfather, Vernon J . Ledet; brothers, Timmy Callais Sr. (Melissa) and Michael Callais Sr. (Rachel); sister, Adrienne Ledet Terrebonne (Cy); brother-in-laws, Tillman Terrebonne (Kathern) and Terry Terrebonne; and sister-in-laws, Linda Kiger (Carl), and Rebecca Terrebonne Mr. Callais was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin Douglas Callais and Mary Joyce Lee Ledet; paternal grandparents, Guill and Elrita Callais; maternal grandparents, Elmo Lee and Irma Callais Lee; and sister-in-law, Jennifer “Jan” Hunter He was in the Marine Corps and worked offshore as a fisherman and boat captain. Thank you for your love and support. Mark will be missed by all who truly knew and loved him. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. ______________________
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Class of 2016
John Smith
Congratulations
We’re so proud of you! Good luck at NSU!
Love, Mom, Dad, Jane, Maw-Maw, Paw-Paw, Nanny & Paran
TROY JACKSON
Troy Michael Jackson, Sr., 53, a native of Larose and resident of Houma, passed away at 12:34 a.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2016. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. The funeral was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 14 at The New Sunlight Baptist Church located at 452 St. Patrick St. in Raceland, LA. Burial followed in the New Mt. Zion Baptist Cemetery in Larose, LA. He is survived by his wife, Suzette Brown Jackson; two sons, Troy, Jr. and Christian Jackson; parents, Cleophus, Sr. and Lillian Marts-Jackson; brothers, Floyd and Cleophus Jackson, Jr.; sister, Angelette Jackson; two grandchildren; and mother-in-law, Bessie Mae Brown. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Rev. Ernest Sr. and Alma HarklessJackson; maternal grandparents, Clarence, Sr. and Agnes WoodsMarts; father-in-law, Alonzo Brown, Sr.; and brother-in-law, Kevin Brown. Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Houma. ___________________
Naise “Taunte Noon” Griffin Rousse, 90, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off passed away April 22, 2016. Visitation took place on April 24 at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on April 25 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off from 10 a.m. till service time. Funeral Mass had began at 12 noon with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery. Mrs. Naise is survived by her children, Linda Rousse, Lola R. Gisclair (Terry), Dixon Rousse, Bob J. Rousse (Angel); 7 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Ronald Griffin Sr.; and sister, Laura Cheramie. Mrs. Rousse was preceded in death by her husband, Morris “Baube” J. Rousse; parents, Silas and Sedonia Griffin; son-in-law, Stanley Rousse; grandchildren, Melissa Rousse and Jacob Rousse; brothers, C.J. Griffin, Cleveland Griffin, Freddie Griffin, Jarvis Silas Griffin, and Abraham Griffin; and sisters, Bulah Cheramie and Lois Serigny. She enjoyed cooking, especially gumbo’s, crocheting, sewing, singing in the choir and babysitting her grandchildren when they were little.
Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ______________________
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.
Wellness check
A woman and a baby were in the doctor’s examining room, waiting for the doctor to come in for the baby’s first exam. The doctor arrived, and examined the baby, checked his weight, and being a little concerned, asked if the baby was breastfed or bottle-fed. “Breastfed”, she replied. “Well, strip down to your waist.” The doctor ordered. She did. He pinched her nipples, pressed, kneaded, and rubbed both breasts for a while in a very professional and detailed examination. Motioning to her to get dressed, the doctor said, “No wonder this baby is underweight. You don’t have any milk.” “I know”, she said, “I am his Grandma.”
Local residents inducted into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
The following local residents were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. - Jessica Bourgeois of Raceland initiated at Nicholls State University. - Beau Brady of Lockport - Mia Crotwell of Lockport - Connie P. Duet-Berryman of Galliano - Kyllie-Mae Guidry of
Galliano - Lindie Guidry of Larose - Brooke Lagarde of Raceland - Ria Ledet of Lockport - Nicolette Orgeron of Galliano - Meaghan Plaisance of Raceland - Les Theriot of Golden Meadow - Brittany Vice of Raceland These residents, all initiated at Nicholls Sate University, are among
Tea Party
Mother went out and left dad in charge of their 3 year old daughter. The daughter was playing with her tea set she got for her birthday, it was her favorite toy. Dad was in the living room watching football when his daughter brought him a cup of tea that was only water. After several cups of “tea” the woman came home. Dad made her wait in the room to watch his daughter bring him a cup of “tea”, because he thought it was so cute. Mother waited, and sure enough, the daughter brought him a cup of tea, the woman watched him drink the tea and thank his daughter for such a lovely drink. Then she said to her husband, “Did it ever occur to you that the only place she can reach to get water is the toilet?”
approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
MEMORIALS Mother’s Day
Honor your deceased mother affectionately on Mother’s Day in the Lafourche Gazette’s Mother’s Day edition to run Sunday, May 8th. To place your memorial, visit the Gazette office at 12958 E. Main St. in Larose or call 693-7229 for more information.
Deadline is Thursday, May 5th at 10 a.m.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. APRIL 21, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Scotty Gisclair, 30, Larose. Contempt of court. Shawn Taplet, 19, Raceland. Illegal carrying of weapons; possession of stolen firearm; indecent exposure or lewd behavior; resisting an officer with force or violence. David Carnes, 40, Cut Off. Illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities- weapons law violation. Angela Robichaux, 38, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Sandy Bergeron, 28, Houma. Disturbing the peace-engaging in a fistic encounter; cruelty to juveniles; simple battery. Barry Papa, 45, Opelousas. Contempt of court. Earl Henry, 19, Bayou Blue. Contempt of court (2 cts.) Michael Head, 48, Gheens. Violation of protective disorders. Louisiana State Police Donald Mathews, 38, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Barry Papa, 45, Houma. DWI (1st); No license plate light; Driving
under suspensions; open container. Thibodaux Police Department Shane Landry, 41, Houma. Issuing worthless checks (2 cts); contempt of court; fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Kathleen Burnett, 46, Houma. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. APRIL 22, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jeramie Brunet, 22, Schriever. Contempt of court (3 cts). Jessican Pledger, 30, Thibodaux. Theft of goods; fugitive; contempt of court. Albert Smith, 28, Houma. Contempt of court (3 cts) Andrew Davis, 30, Thibodaux. Stalking; contempt of court (3 cts) Golden Meadow Police Department Dodie Morris, 25, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Brandon Dumas, 34, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Jermaine Miles, 22, Thibodaux. Possession of marijuana (2nd); contempt of court; violation of probation/ parole. Donald Jones, 26, Thibodaux. Contempt of court; fugitive from justice (2 cts) APRIL 23, 2016 Laf. Parish Sheriff’s Office Mark Dryden, 55, Gray. Contempt of court; bicycles-front lamps, rear lamps, side and rear reflectors required; possession of
cocaine, less than 28 grams; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Dawn Besson, 45, Cut Off. Domestic abuse battery. Warren Matherne, 38, Golden Meadow. Violation of protective orders. Troy Rodrigue, 35, Thibodaux. Theft of goods. Thibodaux Police Department Travis Sargent, 36, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (4 cts) Raylin Boudreaux, 21, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Clarence Cole, 45, Thibodaux. Fugitive from justice. Lockport Police Department Lisa Lachney, 51, Lockport. Thefts; simple criminal damage to property. Louisiana State Police Denzell Washington, 23, Napoleonville. Contempt of court (3 cts); no seatbelt. APRIL 24, 2016 Laf. Parish Sheriff’s Office Dorena Richardelle, 39, Larose. Theft (126 cts); Forgery (126 cts.) Skye Leblanc, 29, Lockport. Contempt of court. Ray Matherne, 46 Houma. Failure to register and notify as a sex offender. Thibodaux Police Department Chris Pate, 52, Thibodaux. Traffic control signals, operating a vehicle while intoxicating. Troy Jackson, 45, Gray. Possession of alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle; headlamps for motor vehicle and motorcycles; resisting an officer; DWI (4th); operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses (2 cts); fugitive; contempt of court. Jhyrn Poindexter, 26, Raceland. Simple battery; criminal mischief-urinating in public. Jospeh Ross, 46, Gray. Possession of alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle; fugitive (2 cts.) Christopher Sims, 42, Gray. Contempt of court (2 cts); possession of alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle.
Texas man working in Fourchon arrested for possession of child pornography
Pictured is Vera and Milton Folse, Sr., the Knights of Columbus Council 3054 Lockport Family of the Month for January 2016.
A Texas man working in Port Fourchon was arrested last week for possession of child pornography. James Puckett, 45, of Livingston, Texas, was arrested on April 20. The arrest was a result of a joint investigation involving the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations. On Wednesday, April 20, investigators made contact with Puckett in Port Fourchon. During
questioning, he admitted to possession of child pornography, which was subsePuckett quently found, on his electronic devices. He was arrested for Pornography Involving Juveniles and transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux where he was booked accordingly. He was released on Thursday, April 21 after posting $30,000 bond. The joint investigation is continuing.
Rabies Vaccination and
Animal Health Information Clinic
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
~ Saturday, May 7, 2016 ~
Pictured is Shane Eschete the Knights of Columbus Council 3054 Lockport Knight of the Month for January 2016.
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.
ALL PETS MUST BE ON A LEASH OR IN A KENNEL.
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: 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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