Wednesday, May 4, 2016 The Lafourche Gazette

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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Murder, suicide shocks community

A man shot and killed his estranged wife Friday morning in Raceland before turning the gun on himself, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office said.

Chelsi Eschette, 33, died outside a home at 4182 La. 1 after she sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

The suspect, Josh Eschette, 32, was in critical condition after he shot himself once in the head.

He was airlifted to University Medical Center New Orleans but died Sunday from his injuries. He was kept on life support over the weekend in order for his organs to be harvested for donation.

Sheriff Craig Webre said the call came in about 9:52 a.m., and deputies and detectives found the bodies in the driveway.

“Both were in different vehicles and either arrived at the same time, or maybe he was waiting for her and knew what time she’d be back,” the sheriff said. “It appears that they came to the home in close proximity to one another. The vehicle he was driving was parked ahead of the vehicle she was driving, and it See Murder Page 10-A

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Memorials........................9-A

News In Brief...................3-A

Obituaries........................9-A

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Governor sets May 15 target for tax study report

Fiesta fun …

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

Photo by Babs

Fiesta on the Bayou, a fun, Mexico-themed party, debuted Saturday at the Cut Off Youth Center in spite of the weather.

The event included a jalapeno eating contest, a pie eating contest, delicious Mexican food supplied by El Paso Mexican Grill, games and even a jail where friends had to “pay” to get out.

The fundraising event benefitted Pushing Paddles for a Cure, the Virtual Academy of Lafourche, and Relay for Life of Lafourche.

Pictured is Kelly Colombel (representing Pushing Paddles) accepting money from Joachim Ougel and Jolie Ougel to help in getting her “out of jail”. Within just 5 minutes, $125 was raised for Kelly’s exit.

2nd Annual Bayou Cajun Fest this weekend at Larose Civic Center

The 2nd Annual Bayou Cajun Festival kicks off Friday, May 6th at 5 p.m. with live music, food, fun, craft vendors, games and carnival rides!

Brennon and Sam kick off the festival beginning at 5:30 p.m. with live music and it doesn’t end until midnight with Clustafunk closing out the first day of the three-day festival.

Saturday, the Bayou Cajun Fest welcomes Loud and Clear Productions to the stage at 11 a.m., followed by Waylon Thibodeaux from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band takes the stage from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a special musical act closing out the day from 9:30 p.m. to midnight.

Numerous outside food vendors will be selling delicious eats and treats to the hungry crowds as they enjoy some Cajun music and

dancing under the Civic Center Pavilion.

Shrimp, crabs and crawfish will play a prominent role at the fest!

And don’t forget about the crafts! Craft vendors will be on hand offering hand-made jewelry, furniture, unique gift items and more Saturday and Sunday during

the festival.

Saturday will also see the Bayou Cajun Festival royalty coronations as well as an oldfashioned potato dance!

Join the fun on Sunday for the Fest’s Mother’s Day Brunch beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Treat your mom to some good home cookin’ at the fest. Prepared by world-famous local chef, Mr. Bob Faulk, the Mother’s Day Brunch features gumbo, baked chicken, rice dressing and more!

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Minimum wage increase stalled as negotiations continue MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A push by Gov. John Bel Edwards to boost Louisiana’s minimum wage remains stalled in the Senate as the Democratic governor continues negotiating with lawmakers, trying to win support for the bill.

The proposal to raise the minimum wage to $8.50 an hour, sponsored by Sen. Karen Carter Peterson, D-New Orleans, was set for a Monday hearing in the Senate Finance Committee. But the hearing was scrapped.

Edwards spokesman Richard Carbo said the governor’s office requested a delay.

“We are still having conversations with legislators, but we will still move the bill,” Carbo said in an email. “We don’t have a date set yet.”

The proposal narrowly won support in the Senate labor committee, but was sent to the Finance Committee because it would raise the pay of some state workers, carrying a price tag for the state budget.

See Wage Page 6-A

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards urged a study group looking at state budget and tax policy to give him preliminary recommendations by May 15 for ways to raise money to fill financial gaps, according to a letter released Friday.

A report from the task force, created by state lawmakers, is due in September. But Edwards said the state “simply cannot wait until September” and needs some ideas sooner to avoid deep budget cuts in the financial year that begins July 1.

Louisiana faces a $600 million shortfall in the upcoming budget year, threatening slashing across safety net hospitals, public schools, higher education and the TOPS free college tuition program. The Democratic governor is hoping to get proposals for tax changes that would drum up new money, ahead of a planned June special session aimed at lessening cuts.

“If this shortfall is not addressed before the beginning of the next fiscal year, we will have dramatic and unsustainable cuts to essential parts of state government,” Edwards wrote.

Task force members have been working since March and questioned whether they could meet the governor’s timeline.

See Governor Page 6-A

Sex offender arrested for trying to purchase a child for sex

Louisiana State Police detectives, along with Homeland Security Investigations Houma and the Houma Police Department, arWade Perkins rested 30-year old Wade Perkins of Grand Isle, LA last week for Attempt and Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Rape.

Detectives received information that Perkins was attempting to locate and purchase a 6-8 year old child for sexual purposes.

Through investigative methods, detectives found that Perkins was prepared to pay for a 6-year old female in a sexual encounter. He was arrested and booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center.

Perkins is also a Sex Offender from Michigan. The investigation is on-going and additional criminal charges are expected.

If citizens have information related to criminal activity, they are encouraged to use the “See Something Send Something” application which will connect them and their mobile See Sex Offender Page 6-A

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Calendar of Events News to Use!

Valentine church to hold dinner benefit

Israelite Baptist Church of Valentine will sell dinners on Friday, May 6 from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to noon and Sunday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

An $8 donation will receive two pieces of chicken, baked macaroni, coleslaw, cake and bread. The dinner will be held at the Larose Civic Center during the Bayou Cajun Festival. For more information, please call Mrs. Campbell at 985693-4532.

Open car show slated for Sat. 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.

Cruisin’ the Beach set for May 7 in Grand Isle

The fifth annual car and bike show, Cruising the Beach Grand Isle Style, will be held on Saturday, May 7 at the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo pavilion, 4500 Hwy. 1.

Registration will be between noon and 2 p.m., is $30 and includes a shirt.

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Grand Isle School will be having an alumni bake sale to raise money for the alumni dance on May 7 at 10 a.m. at the Cruisin the Beach Car show that will be held at the Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion.

Any donations of desserts to be sold to raise money will be appreciated.

Please bring to pavilion or call 985-397-2269 to arrange a pickup.

LPSB to hold public mtg. about Indian Ed.

The Lafourche Parish School Board will hold a public hearing that is conducted annually in order to inform the public of the progress in Indian Education, being provided through the title VII Indian Education program, and to provide an opportunity for input from the public specifically concerning the Program.

The hearing will take place on Monday, May 9 at 3:30 p.m. at the Lockport Public Library, 720 Crescent Ave. For more information

Friends of the Rosary will hold their annual Sister Claire Scholarship event at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 6, at Holy Rosary Catholic School. All proceeds assist with tuition scholarships of HRCS students.

Board members recognize the hard times that have hit our community and have adjusted the event to give everyone the opportunity to contribute during this economic downfall. A donation of $75 per person includes an evening of food

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Wishing all of you Moms a wonderful Mother’s Day for all you do - the sacrifices, and the little and big things you do all for the love of family.

The staff at Roy Baudoin Furniture & Appliances wishes all mothers a peaceful and loving day.

SLHS seeking donors for anniversary events

South Lafourche High School is gearing up for its 50th anniversary event and is looking for partners to help make it possible. Various events will be hosted throughout the 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 985632-5721 or email arobert@mylpsd.com.

Handgun course slated for May 14 in Cut Off

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

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and fun. Sponsorship is also available at several levels: Platinum Rosary, $1,000 (seating for 8); Gold Rosary, $750 (seating for 6); Silver Rosary, $500 (seating for 4); or any dollar amount.

Events include “Sip, See and Taste� Wine Tasting Social and Silent Auction, Food and Refreshments provided by CherAmie’s Restaurant. Some auction items include: Quilt and Naming of the School Street, HRCS FAST PASS No Waiting in the pickup line (per nine weeks), 4 Reserved Front Row Seats for Fiesta, LSU Football Club Tickets, Rosaries and Special Jubilee Year of Mercy Items Blessed by Pope Francis, Painted Table by HRCS Kindergarten Class, and much, much more.

To make your reservations and for more information contact Mary Chiasson at 985-628-2506 or email maryc@ramcollc.com.

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This course is a prerequisite 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.

Letters and Opinions SLHS FFA members recognized for impressive event

I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to the South Lafourche High School FFA members and their advisor, Mr. Eric Zak, for hosting such impressive events for the 2015-2016 FFA Queen’s Court.

The girls chosen for the court were treated to dinner earlier this month as a thank you for participating.

On April 27, the ceremony was held and I couldn’t believe the work that the FFA members put into this event, which is their main fundraiser for all of their FFA events throughout the school year.

All 20 of the maids, this year’s and last year’s queen

and the girls’ parents were treated to an elegant night including a steak dinner, flowers, trophies and a verywell put together ceremony that included the South Lafourche administration, award presentations and the crowning of the queen.

I’d like to congratulate Jean Paul Cheramie, the President of SLHS FFA, for being honored as the Outstanding Senior FFA member.

Congratulations to this year’s queen Angelle Legendre and to all of the maids who were selected.

Addy Legendre Larose, LA

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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 plunge. ___

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. dropped by 11 this week to 420, again reaching an-time low amid depressed energy industry prices.

A year ago, 905 rigs were active.

Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday 332 rigs sought oil and 87 explored for natural gas.

One was listed as miscellaneous.

Among major oil- and gas-producing states, New Mexico and Oklahoma each lost three rigs.

Kansas, Louisiana, Texas and West Virginia were down two apiece. Colorado declined by one.

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Section of Canal Street in New Orleans collapses into tunnel

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A section of a main boulevard in New Orleans collapsed into a mostly unused tunnel last Friday, two weeks after traffic was restricted there because problems were discovered in the tunnel.

No one was injured when part of Canal Street collapsed, said Mayor Mitch Landrieu, but he called the event a “catastrophic failure.”

Canal Street divides the French Quarter from the central business district. It is lined with stores and hotels and serves as a main thoroughfare.

Traffic was restricted on April 15 after officials noticed a bulging wall and leaking water in the tunnel, which was built in 1966 for a later-abandoned riverfront expressway project.

The tunnel stretches from Canal to nearby Poydras Street. Parts of it have been used for parking at a downtown casino.

Landrieu blamed the collapse on a massive leak from broken pipes under the street that undermined a wall inside the tunnel. He said it will take up to six months to fix.

Cedric Grant, the head of the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board, estimated it will cost between $3 million and $5 million to repair.

Landrieu said pipes damaged by flooding from Hurricane Katrina are leaking across the city and undermining roads and infrastructure. ___

New La. website created for Medicaid expansion enrollment

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s health depart-

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The site is www.healthy.la.gov 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. Enrollment for the expanded health coverage begins June 1.

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.

Gov. John Bel Edwards and his health secretary, Rebekah Gee, announced the new website Monday at an event beginning a series of events around the state to promote Medicaid expansion.

Gee estimated 375,000 people will get insurance from the expansion. ___

‘Raise the Age’ bill passes Senate with strong support

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A bid to raise the adult prosecution age in Louisiana one year to 18 years old has won strong support in the state Senate.

The proposal to include 17-year-old offenders in the juvenile justice system has drawn bipartisan support across both chambers. The Senate voted 33-4 Monday to advance the measure to the House for consideration.

District attorneys would still maintain their discretion to prosecute juveniles as adults for serious crimes, under the bill.

Gov. John Bel Edwards supports the proposal as part of his legislative package. The Democratic governor released a statement Monday saying treating 17-year-old offenders as adults “is costing our state too much money.” ___

Louisiana’s high school graduation rate continues to improve

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana four-year high school graduation rate for public school students continues its upward trend, reaching 77.5 percent in 2015, the state education department announced Monday. That marked an all-time high and the fifth year that the rate has improved.

Black students remain below the average, but their improvement outpaced the state as a whole, the education department said.

The graduation rate for African-American students was 71.4 percent in 2015, up from 67.9 percent the

year before and a growth of 12.5 percentage points since 2010.

The public school districts with the largest improvements were in East Carroll, West Carroll, LaSalle, Iberville, Evangeline and DeSoto parishes and the City of Bogalusa.

Despite the improvements, Louisiana still lags the nation. The state’s high school graduation rate grew 2.9 percentage points from the 74.6 percent rate in 2014. By comparison, the nation’s graduation rate that year was 82.3 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Education, the latest year for which national data was available.

But the department said Louisiana is closing the gap.

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Special Education District No. 1 (The Center) received a donation on April 7 from the Rotary Club of Golden Meadow to be used for recreational activities for all clients. Pictured above are Mrs. Peggy Guidry, President of the Rotary Club; Halen Savoie, Client; and Executive Director, Rose Grabert who is accepting the check from the Rotary Club.

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Frankie and Tina Cretini are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Chloe’ Rose to Charles “Chuck�

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Wedding and Engagement Story and Photo Guidelines

Engagement photographs and announcements MUST be received NO LATER than two weeks before the wedding date.

Photos brought in any later than that are not guaranteed to be published.

Wedding photos and stories should be received as soon as possible after the wedding.

Wedding photos and stories received months after the event may not get published.

Also, only 50th Anniversary photos and fifth generation family photos and stores are accepted.

The Blood Center is always in need of type Onegative blood; along with A-negative and B-negative.

Donors can visit the Cut Off location at 115 W. 42nd St., Wed. and Thurs. from 1-7 p.m. or the Raceland location at 4884 Hwy. 1, Mon. and Tues. from 17 p.m, Saturday from 9-3 p.m.

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“I do not know if we can have something ready

by May 15,” said Jim Richardson, the LSU economist who is co-chair of the task force. “Now, we could have something

ready a little bit later than that.”

Study group member Robert Travis Scott, president of the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, said he didn’t want to spend so much time trying to solve shortterm budget woes that the

task force loses its legislatively-mandated focus on broader financial reform.

“One concern I have is the more focus and attention we put on the special session, in particular in trying to fix a particular number for the jam they’re in right now, the less we’re going to be able to focus on the whole long-term structural purpose of this committee,” Scott said.

Richardson and other task force members said the group should seek input into the special session, to make sure any tax changes proposed would conform to the goals of longstanding improvement to how the state raises and spends its money.

In his letter, Edwards echoed a similar theme, asking that the recommendations by May 15 “be in accord with the Task Force’s anticipated comprehensive, long-term approach to tax reform.” ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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devices to criminal intelligence centers nationwide.

“See Something Send Something” is a nationwide suspicious activity reporting (SAR) tool for citizens to help in the fight against terrorism and criminal activity.

Additionally, the free app has information on what to look for and when to submit suspicious activity reports along with how to receive important alerts.

The application can be found at My Mobile Witness, Inc. Visit http://www.mymobilewitness.com/consumer -ser vices.php. This system is not intended for emergency situations. For situations

requiring an immediate response, call 911 or your local law enforcement directly.

The Louisiana State Police on-line reporting system is also available to the public through a convenient and secure reporting form that is submitted to the appropriate investigators. Citizens can access the form by visiting www.lsp.org and clicking the Suspicious Activity link.

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Peterson’s bill would raise Louisiana’s minimum wage from the $7.25 per hour federal level to $8 in 2017 and $8.50 a year later.

Business groups oppose the wage hike, saying it could force companies to lay off workers because they can’t afford the higher salary costs.

The vote in the Senate labor committee split along party lines, with Democrats supporting the wage hike and Republicans opposing it. That could forecast trouble in the Finance Committee, which has a majority of GOP members.

But the Democratic chairman of the Finance Committee, Sen. Eric LaFleur, suggested the bill may have difficulty for a less partisan reason. He said his committee has regularly refused to advance legislation to the full Senate for debate if it would increase state expenses without a source of financing to pay for it.

“We’ll see, but traditionally we don’t let bills out that have a cost for which funds haven’t been provided,” said LaFleur, DVille Platte.

Louisiana is grappling with deep and persistent budget troubles and faces

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BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Drainage District No. 6

1

Resident or Representative for a corporation owning land within Drainage No. 6 district

Fifth Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 5

5

Property owner or representative of a corporation owning land in Ward 5

Fire Protection District No. 3

1

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 3 district

Fire Protection District No. 8-A

1

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 8-A district

Fire Protection District No. 9

1

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No.9 district

Head Start Policy Council

3

Lafourche Parish resident who is familiar with resources and services for low-income children and families

Heroes Monument Commission

1

Commission Police Officer employed for a minimum of 5 years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Heroes Monument Commission

2

Shall have served as a fireman for a minimum of five years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Heroes Monument Commission

1

Honorable discharged veteran of a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Hospital Service District No.2

1

Qualified voter and resident of Ward 3, 4, 7, 8, or 9

Lafourche Parish Youth Council

4

High School Student between the ages of 15-18 residing in one of the following Council District’s listed: 1, 5, 8 & 9

Recreation District No. 11

2

Qualified voter and resident of the area served by Recreation No. 11 district

Sewerage District No. 1

2

Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 1 district

South Lafourche Beachfront Development District

1

Qualified voter and resident of Disrict 5, 6, or 7

The deadline for these positions will be Thursday, May 12, 2016 @ 1:00 PM Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the Lafourche Parish Government website at www.lafourchegov.org/Board_Vacancies.aspx. Applications can be delivered to the attention of Kelli Toups at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301; or mailed to Kelli Toups, P.O. Drawer 5548, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

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having a governor involved could make the difference.

“We are working to move that bill, because it’s an important way to address the situation in the state of Louisiana where we have too many families living in poverty, too many children living in poverty,” Edwards said recently when asked about the bill’s chances.

Currently, 29 states have minimum wages above the federal level, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

an estimated $600 million shortfall in the 2016-17 fiscal year that begins July 1.

A financial analysis of the minimum wage bill estimates pay increases for about 200 state workers would cost $204,000 in the upcoming budget year, while state agency costs to enforce the minimum wage would add another nearly $44,000.

Even if it got out of the committee, the legislation is expected to face a tough road to passage in the majority Republican Legislature. Edwards, in office since January, hopes that

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“In a Small Pond”

By Leroy Martin Encyclopedias and the Electric Bass Quotes: “Try something new.

Amateurs built Noah’s Ark. Professionals built the Titanic.” - Hy Wate “Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first”. - I. Lovette (Quotes are real. Authors are not.)

My encyclopedias have been donated with assurance they will gather children, not dust.

How did I acquire two sets? With three kids in elementary school a mutual friend approached my wife, wore her down and made a sale.

At the time I was holding down a full time and two part time jobs and playing music three nights a week, trying to accumulate my first million. Didn’t happen!

So I abandoned my quest for the first and started work on the second million. Didn’t happen again! Not then, not now, not ever!

The purchase caused a disagreement. We compromised. First set! Definition

of compromise at my house: We argue, I give in, she wins. (Fellow husbands, does that sound familiar?)

A few years later we met the best encyclopedia salesman in the world. Bar none! Our kids had not opened one book from the first set but he convinced us we needed another. Set two! What a salesman! He must be a multi-millionaire today!

Electric Bass In the late 1950’s, I changed my musical instrument (Axe) from guitar to electric bass. Paul Tutmark had invented one (see picture) in 1935 with a solid body. Frets could fit in a car trunk and was designed to be played horizontally, everything the old bass fiddle was not. But it failed to catch on and few were sold because needing an amplifier made it cost prohibitive during the Great Depression.

In 1951 Leo Fender modified Tutmarc’s idea and the Fender Precision electric bass was born. It caught on big time!

In a few years the up-

Carver Meet Freddie Badeaux Freddie Badeaux of Raceland has been carving for approximately 15 years. He enjoys carving songbirds and Green Wing Ducks in a decorative style.

He creates carvings for his collection or to give as gifts to loved ones. One of his proudest accomplishments is the look of joy on his grandchildren’s faces when they receive a carving.

Freddie 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

40th Annual

Festival, which is entering its 40th year.

“I enjoy the carving meetings and have never met a better group of people. Lafourche and Terrebonne have the best group of artists around,” he says.

At one point, Freddie’s grandson even attended carving classes with him; something he took great pride in.

“If you want to learn how to carve, this is the place to go,” he says.

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

right bass was obsolete and relegated to the trash heap of history, along with the 78, 45 and 33 rpm vinyl records, the Walkman Cassette player, 8-track cassettes and encyclopedias.

Several companies made them but the Fender Precision was the gold standard but more expensive. So I found a “Kay” brand at a pawn shop for $50 dollars.

Bringing it home I learned my first lesson about a solid body electric bass. It don’t make no sound, no way, no how without an amplifier and playing it on my small guitar amp would pop the speaker.

With very low volume and my ability with the guitar, the transition was easy, and I found out I was a better bass man than a guitar man. Reason: less strings, less chords to hit, less finger positions to manipulate and less brain power needed.

Since less was what I had, it worked out fine.

Still learning but comfortable, I sat in with friendly country, rock and pop bands using their equipment. Since no one threw me out, I assumed I had become at least adequate. I got better. (Proof: I was voted best bass player for 1972 at the Lafayette Cajun festival.)

Problem two: I needed a bass amplifier and a band who would hire me.

When Fender invented the Precision bass he invented its mate, the “Bassman” amplifier with a heavy duty 15-inch quality Jensen speaker, but it was expensive and too stylish to play a mere “Kay” bass on, therefore I put my brain to work, always a herculean task for me.

During my music years I accumulated and stored amplifiers and a gaggle of 12-inch Jenson speakers.

Coalescing four of them together would give me 33 inches more usable speaker power than a “Bassman”.

My brother-in-law Johnny Curole was a carpenter so I had him build a four-foot square cabinet.

Mike and I covered it with a porous blue satin cloth surrounded by 400 continuous brass tacks and screwed in four 12-inch Jensen high duty speakers from discarded amps and public address systems.

My electrician brotherin-law Morris Guidry, Jr. hooked them to a 350 watts Peavey amplifier which already had several

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female quarter-inch jacks and voil la, I was in business.

It was beautiful and

the sound was as clear and loud as a “Bassman” amp.

Now to find a band to play in. Next week, enter the

“Dominos”.

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HOMES

Darling Starter Home For Sale- 2 bedroom- 1 bathLAROSE- excellent location-80x80 lot- includes applianceseasy maintenancelow down paymentowner financing available- 985-264-6200 or 985-396-3000. _________________ House For Sale: 3 Bedroom; 2 Bath; Newly renovated; move in condition; $165,000.

Central Lafourche Drive, Mathews. 985-5325552. _________________

Brick Home For Sale: 115 W. 56th Street, off Hwy. 1.

Asking $178,000.

3BR, 2ba. Open House is Thurs., May 5 and Fri., May 6. Call 985-87-0049. _________________

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. _________________ 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. _________________ 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 in Cut Off. Nice 3 br, 1 ba. $58,000, $10,000 below appraisal. Call 985-691-1367, leave voice mail. _________________

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. _________________

LAND

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. _________________ Commercial Property For Sale: Located at 16849 East Main in Cut Off. Bayouside property with dock also included.

Asking $120,000 (well below appraisal price). Call 985-6325858, ask for Russell or Tommy Plaisance. _________________

FOR RENT

For Rent: Grand Isle.

HUGE 3 bd., 1.5 ba. mobile home. Completely furnishes with washer and dryer.

Ready to go. $850/mth., plus deposit. Call Pat at 985787-2207 or 504-382-5179. _________________

For Rent: 1 bd., partly furnished Apt. in Golden Meadow. $500/month; $300/ deposit.

985-4757696 or 985-3980172. _________________ Apartments for Rent: Cut Off area, 2BR, 1ba. $575/mo. and $500/dep. No pets! 985-258-7510. _________________

House For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, stove, central heat, AC, quiet neighborhood. No pets. No smoking. $550 /month, $550/security deposit. Must sign 6 month lease. Located on Hwy 1, Galliano.

FMI Call 985-6960229. _________________ Trailer For Rent to Own in Cut Off. 2 br., 1 ba. $500/month for 60 months. ALSO, 1 bd. 1 ba. House For rent in Galliano. $500/mth. Call 985870-5263. _________________ 3 Bedroom Mobile Home For Rent: 1 bath, washer/dryer, pets welcomed. $950/month, lights and water bill included. $600/deposit.

Call 985-278-0122. _________________ 3 bd., 1 ba. For Rent: $850/mth. Cut Off. 985-637-0073. _________________

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 available for $850/mo. with $750/dep. and one furnished unit available for $1250/mo. with $750/dep. Includes utilities, cable & wifi.

Call Bill at 985-3255626. _________________

985-691-3873 Since 1916

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

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

MLS 117739: Located on East Main St. in Cut Off, this commercial building was totally renovated in 2013 to include ceramic flooring, full kitchen and a bath and a half. It’s walk in ready. Exterior made of pre-engineered steel and is situated on a concrete slab. Includes all furniture and fixtures with full price offer. Owners will consider leasing property. $260,000.

MLS 114683: Located on Hwy. 308 in Golden Meadow, this 3,925 sqft steel warehouse is situated on an 86’x165’ lot. Property includes bulkhead, inside storage, living space and a marine dock. The property has plenty of parking and a 40x25 covered parking area. It also has a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. $95,000.

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.

For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment on HWY 3235 in Golden Meadow. Offering appliances, washer and dryer. Water is included. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. $625/month; $625/deposit.

FMI Call 985-798-7433 or 985-637-6258. _________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in Lockport area offering hardwood floors, appliances, washer and dryer. Water included. $650/ month; $650/deposit.

Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI Call 985-798-7433 or 985637-6258. _________________ Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ (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: 3 bd., 2 ba. furnished, executive home. $1800/mth., $1000/dep. All utilities included. Call (985) 632-6188. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 136 North Willow St., Lockport. 3 bedroom; 2 bath. $800/month; $800/ deposit. 6372327 or 209-8126. _________________ For Rent: 1 & 2 bedroom Apt/ House.

Starting at $400/mth, plus utilities. FMI Call (985) 537-9259. Central Lafourche area. _________________

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Apartment For rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. Located at 102 West 4th St., Westside Apts., Apt. 4 is available for $675/ mth., $600 damage deposit. By application only. Call 985691-3104. _________________ For Rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. $700/mth. $500/dep.

Galliano area. Next to Lady of the Sea. 985677-0915. _________________ A charming apt. overlooking Bayou Lafourche for rent: 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. _________________ For Rent: Huge 1 bedroom apt. 10 ft. ceilings; private parking; ALL UTILITIES PAID; $650/mth., $400/ dep. No pets.

Partially furnished.

985-632-2158 or 985533-6212. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba. in Golden Meadow.

Private street. 985-677-1155. _________________

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 _________________

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

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!

9400sqft Home For Sale in Cut Off

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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

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

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Apartment for Rent: Galliano area. 2 bd., 1 ba.; wood floors; washer & dryer hookups; $600/mth., $500/dep. No pets.

985-258-7510. _________________ One Bedroom, One Bath House For Rent: Washer/ dryer/ stove; all utilities and lawn care provided by landlord; Larose area; $750 a month, $750 damage deposit. Call (985) 632-6549 or (985) 665-0939, leave a CLEAR number to call. No texting. _________________ Apts. For Rent: Call 985-677-4533. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ 2BR Mobile Home For Rent in Galliano: $675/mth, stove, fridge, table and window unit included.

Newly renovated. No pets, no smoking, Quiet neighborhood, private property.

Background checks.

Call 475-7272 or 985637-7273. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________

MERCHANDISE

Double Mausoleum Garden Crypt For Sale: at Cheramie Cemetary in Galliano.

Located Central Corridor, Crypt III, Tier C. Asking $5,500 firm.

Call 985-696-6766. _________________ 55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale.

Please call (985) 2911329 for more information. _________________

REDUCED! Power Wheelchair For Sale: needs battery. Like new, hardly used.

Asking $1,000. Paid $6,400. Call 985-6326619. _________________ For Sale: Antique drop leaf table, $150; pretty dining table set; nice brass lamp, $35; antique (tall wall) mirror, $50; Religious Pictures; Victorian phone, $10. Call 6933551. _________________

CAMPERS

Camper For sale: 2012 Blue 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

Garage Sale: Clothes for men, women, children and baby boy; kitchen items; desk; fresh gumbo file; and lots more new items added. Wednesday, May 4 from 1pm to 5pm; and Thursday, May 5 from 8am to 2pm at 373 Chester Lee St. _________________ Garage Sale & Open House: 115 West 56th St. Thurs. & Fri., May 5 & 6 from 8am til.

Garage Sale: 10358 Hwy 1, Lockport. 2 miles south of Valentine bridge. Thursday and Friday, May 5 and 6 from 8am to 4pm. 3 paintball guns; paintball suit (new); 20” TV/ DVD player; velvet padding for king size waterbed; bug shield; 17” stainless steel wheel covers for Dodge dully; lawn mower trailer; mens leather coat (size 46); DOT motorbike helmets (new); 1 large, 1 medium printer; womens plus size; baby clothes; long dresses; jewelry; makeup; Bath N Body; dishes, etc.

No Early Birds please! _________________ Garage Sale: 314 East 74th St., Cut Off. Furniture, large mirror, DVS, 17 sheets nice paneling, floor tiles, renovation stuff; wall hangings, wreaths, shop vac, purses, Disney, hotwheels, other toys, baby stuff, ceiling fans, dishes, kitchen, 3x clothing, SAS shoes, ets. Lots of stuff. Thursday, May 5 from 8am until 3pm. No early birds. _________________ Garage Sale: May 6 & 7 from 8am to 2pm at 7109 Hwy 1 in Lockport. Across from Frank;s Supermarket.

Lots of everything. _________________

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com Garage Sale: womens/ misses; little girls; mens clothes. Shoes, home décor and toys.

Everything must go.

Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6, 8 am till. 115 West 56th St. _________________ Neighborhood Yard Sale: Saturday, May 7 on West 164th St. House 105. Baby carseat, $10; childs basketball goal, $5; zip board, $15; knick knacks, clothes for children, men and women. Plus more. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, May 5, 8am till; 390 West 47th St., Cut Off. Laminate flooring, household misc, clothes and toys. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, May 5 from 8am to 4pm down 93rd St. _________________ Having a garage sale? Want to make extra money? Call 632-2520. _________________ Garage Sale: at 641 Cypress St., Raceland (behind St. Anne Hospital) on Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6 from 8am to 2pm. _________________ Garage Sale: womens clothes, Aeropostale, American Eagle; shoes; boots; purses, Coach Dooney; jewelry; perfume; TV stand; coffee table; and more.

Wednesday, May 4 from 1pm to 5pm and Thursday, May 5 from 8am to 2pm at 376 Chester Lee St. _________________ Multi Family Garage Sale: Thursday, May 5 from 8:30 to 3 at 288 East 88th St., Cut Off. Tarpon Subdivision.

No early birds. _________________ Plant and Yard Sale: Thursday, May 5. 1st house south of hospital from 8 to 4:30.

Cactus, crepe myrtle tree, (peach tree, $2), Boston, Fish tail and Bamboo ferns, antique iron trap mold, same clothes, shoes and much more. _________________

HELP WANTED

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. _________________ Operations Manager based in Port Fourchon, LA. Will manage all aspects of the day to day operations to ensure maximum service levels to our customers within a safe work environment. Will oversee the activities of all operational team members and their supervisors ensuring training, development, and team building.

Required core computer skills, strong interpersonal communications, and 5 years management experience preferred.

Please send resume to jobsinfourchon @gmail.com. _________________ 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. _________________

Free Pick Up For Old / Junk Cars

Cash Paid for Junk Cars Dead or Alive!

985-637-0164 Call Brad Watson

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.

TIGER LILLIE TRAWL BOAT FOR SALE

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

QHSE Superintendent Full Time Position

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.

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.

Applications can be found online at

www.crosbytugs.com

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

CLASSIFIED ADS

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. _________________ 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. _________________

SERVICES

Tony’s Carpentry Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience.

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

Blessings. _________________ Swimming Lessons Teacher certifies in lifesaving and swimming. Years of experience dealing with children of all levels of swimming, including beginners. Children must be potty trained.

Heated pool. Summer sessionslessons taught morning or afternoon during June and July. Classes for adult ladies are also offered. FMI Call Mona at 985-6960229. _________________ 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. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________

LABOVE PLUMBING Professional plumbing service.

Gas • water • sewer Ask about our payment options.

16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038.

985-991-1881 ________________ I do pressure washing: Homes, cement, etc. Anything that needs pressure washing. Call 985227-1189 _________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. ________________ Evans Concrete Construction House 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. _________________ Curry’s Painting Service New construction, remodels, interior- exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing, new & repair.

Experienced.

Call 985-258-0465 or 985258-6414. _________________ Quality Roofing

By Kernny Comardelle Metal roofing, small jobs & repairs. Call 986-696-7912. Leave message. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.

Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ 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 985397-6254 or email curtisorgeron@ gmail.com _________________

Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. 985-691-7570. _________________ 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. _________________ Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children, age’s infant to school age.

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

Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates.

Keith Thayer at 985637-3569. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting 985-637-8633 _________________

NOTICES

POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________ Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Jason B. Esponge please contact Michelle A. LeBlanc, Attorney at Law, of the law firm of Block and Bouterie, 408 West Third Street, Thibodaux, LA (985) 4476767 _________________ Storage Depot Auction: May 6, 2016 at 11 a.m., 15378 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345, 985-325-2504.

Cash Only Sale: Unit I, Marc Charpentier.

Baby beds, children’s toys, fishing poles, water hearter, beads, packed boxes; Unit B36, Vivian Duet. Very nice queen bed set with matching tall dresser and matching dresser with mirror, 2 tall wood dressers, tool boxes, total gym workout equipment, packed bags; Unit 1048, Marc Bruce.

Mattresses, golf clubs, dresser, beds, chair, comforters, packed bags and boxes; Unit 008, Klabert Guillot.

Sofa, Maytag dryer, new crab boiling burner, weedeater, shovels, rakes, motorcycle helmet, music stands, sprayer, box of hardwood floor, 12 totes. _________________

PRAYERS

THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favors.

This time I ask you this very special one (mention here). Take it dear Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it, then in your own merciful eyes. It will become your favor not mine. Amen Say this prayer for 3 days.

Promise publication and favor will be granted. Never known to fail.

C.G. _________________________

Salute the Graduates Graduation will be here soon and we’re all set to

with a special graduation section to be published Wednesday, May 25.

A photo, plus a personalized message, will appear in color for only $30.

Whether you have a high school, middle school, college or pre-school graduate, extend your best wishes!

Call The Lafourche Gazette office for more information.

985-693-7229

Deadline is Friday, May 20 at noon.

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ICU. Also we would like to thank her dear and faithful friend, Mrs. Rainell Melancon for being there for her.

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

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ______________________

www.thelafourchegazette.com

MEMORIALS

RITA RICHOUX

In Memory of

HORACE GALLIANO

Sunrise: 9-21-1935 Sunset: 5-7-2015 Death changes everything!

Time changes nothing‌We still miss that you always wanting to do everything to please your family, the sound of your voice, the wisdom in what you did, the stories of your life and just being you. So NO, time changes nothing.

We miss you as much today as we did the day you died. We just MISS YOU! Deeply missed, always loved, Daisy, Faye, Logan, Rena, In Laws, Grand kids, and Great Grand kids ___________

In Memory of

JAMES J. SIMONEAUX on his birthday

Sunrise: 5-4-1933 Sunset: 10-12-1997 If we could have a lifetime wish, a dream that would come true, we’d pray to God with all our hearts, for yesterday and you.

A thousand words can’t bring you back, we know because we’ve tried; neither will a thousand tears, we know because we’ve cried.

You left behind our broken hearts and happy memories, too; but, we never wanted memories, we only wanted you.

Loving and miss you, Your Family ___________

In Memory of

RONNIE PITRE

Sunrise: 5/5/81 Sunset: 8/17/03

Happy 35th Birthday, My Son

Ronnie, even though you are far away I will celebrate our birthday today.

Thirty-five years ago I was blessed with a wonderful son, a great gift to me and the family.

There is not a day that goes by that inside my heart I don’t cry.

I miss you so much Ronnie, I long for your touch. I have loved you from the start deep inside with all my heart.

I love and miss you very much.

Gone but not forgotten.

Loving you always, in my heart forever, Mom Happy Birthday Ronnie “Simple Man�

We love you always, miss you forever, Mom, dad, family & friends ___________

OBITUARIES

ROCKY DOZAR

Rocky Dozar, 62, a native and resident of Larose passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016. Visitation was held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Monday, May 2 from 12 p.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 2 p.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Anita P. Dozar; mother, Flossie O. Pitre; son, Ryan Dozar (Kimberly); daughter, Amanda Brown (Christopher); brother, Carl Dozar; sister, Charlotte Brou (Vernon); grandchildren, Kate Dozar, Emmy Brown, Lauren Dozar, Elliot Dozar.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elliot Dozar; sister, Veronica Hamann.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Larose Civic Center in Rocky’s memory.

Samart-Mothe entrusted with arrangements. ______________________

CHELSI ESCHETTE

Chelsi Pertuit Eschette, 33, a native and resident of Raceland, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016. Visitation was held from 5:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3 at Falgout Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Hilary with burial followed at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery.

She is survived by her sons, Caleb J. Eschette and Jamie J. Eschette; parents, Todd J. Pertuit and Stacy Toups Pertuit; brother, Clint J. Pertuit and wife, Veronica Robichaux Pertuit; nephews, Tristan J. Pertuit and Trevor T. Pertuit; grandparents, Betty F. Pertuit and Raymond “Pappie� Toups and Rosalie Baudoin Toups.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Josh J. Eschette; grandfather, Edward P. Pertuit and godmother, Brandy Lynn Toups.

Her children were her world – she lived for them. She was a volunteer coach for her children’s baseball and soccer teams. She loved to fish and she loved all animals.

In lieu of flowers, donations to any United Community Bank for the children of Josh and Chelsi Pertuit is preferred.

Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ______________________

Obituaries are placed online immediately once received in office. www.TLGnewspaper. com/obituaries.

Rita S. Richoux, 65, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Visitation was held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 3 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.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Tommy Richoux; sons, Shane (Tanza) Richoux, Shannon (Gwen) Richoux; sisters, Joyce Bruce, Jane Chaisson, Carol Rome, Virgie Bruce, Cathy (Edwin) Sevin, Annie Boudreaux, Linda (Robert) Taylor, Peggy (Mark) Bergeron, Brenda Chaisson; brothers, Clarence (Ginger) Sampey, Jr., Kirby (Sandra) Sampey, Ronnie (Penny) Sampey; in-laws, Wade (Kathy) Richoux, Alvin (Bonnie) Richoux, Beverly (Dale) Melancon, Melissa (Roger) Randall, Rochelle (Wade) Curole; grandchildren, Amanda Johnson, Emily Johnson, Taylor Richoux, Sarah Richoux, Natalie Rae Richoux and her dog Lucy. She enjoyed her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence, Sr. and Belta Sampey; in-laws, Herbert and Rowena Richoux; step fatherin-law, Edward Dominique, brothers-in-law, Jacob Bruce, Norris Truxillo, Sr., Corbett Adams, Leroy Bruce, Herbert Rome.

The family would like to thank Thibodaux Cancer Center, Family Clinic, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center and the staff at Thibodaux

BERTHA THERIOT

Bertha Foret Theriot, 78, a lifetime native and resident of Raceland passed away on Friday April 29, 2016 at 6:50pm. Visitation was Tuesday, May 3, from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John Russell Theriot; daughters, Arlette Theriot Cheramie, Phaedra Marie Theriot and companion Philip Gros; brothers, Junius Foret and Armand Foret, Jr.; sisters, Azema “Susie�

Arabie and Mildred Anderson; grandchildren, John Curtis Cheramie and wife Tiffany Hill Cheramie, Nicole Cheramie Roupe and husband John Roupe.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Armand Foret, Sr. and Georgina Champagne Foret; brother, Johnny Foret; niece, Rebecca Foret Ricks; and sister-inlaw, Gwenda Folse Foret.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkinson’s Disease Research @ 5342 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, La. Arrangements entrusted to Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Mathews. ______________________

CHAD BONVILLIAN

Chad M. “Chado� Bonvillian, Sr., 29, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016. Visitation was held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 4 from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A Memorial Service was held at the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his fiancĂŠe, Brittney Tevyaw; wife, Patricia Creppel Bonvillian; father, Nolan Bonvillian, Jr. and wife Tina; mother, Lillian Gisclair Bonvillian and companion, Gerald; son, Chad M. Bonvillian, Jr.; daughter, Alyssa Bonvillian; brothers, Joshua Bonvillian, Nicholas Bonvillian, Nolan Bonvillian, III; sisters, Jennifer Bonvillian and companion Donald Billiot; grandmother, Barbara Gisclair.\ He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Noland, Sr. and Stella Bonvillian, Sam Gisclair, Sr. Samart-Mothe 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.

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Wilson P. Foret, 85, a native and resident of Raceland, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 8:30 p.m. at Ochsner Jefferson. A Memorial Service will be at a later date.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Joyce M. Eusea Foret; sons, Craig Foret, Michael Eusea (Angie), Terry Eusea (Lori); daughter, Charlene Eusea; sisters, Catherine Adams Robichaux, Betty Galliano; 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Rivet Foret; son, Jordan “Jody� Foret; parents, Murphy and Judith Gaubert Foret; and brother, Johnny Foret.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ______________________

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Honor your deceased mother affectionately on Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day in the Lafourche Gazetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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Wednesday, May 4, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Pictured are the South Larose Elementary Students of the Month for February: Jonah Gisclair, Aleeza Griffin, Amiren Marts, Beau Robert, Karah Norville, Falicia Billiot, Aubrie Toups, Marritzon Benitez, Angel Acevedo, Chloe Hartman, Kade Cantrelle, Kevin Galicia, Ayla Guidry, Shadee Williams, Brittney Matherne, Kylie Thorp, Ridge Esponge, Jena Estay, Jordan Theiring, Avery Gisclair, Owen Adams, Zahid Arguijo, Ridge Esponge, and Jadon Matherne.

Pictured are South Larose Elementary’s Students of the Month for March: Tesa Delatte, Kaley Tran, Sophia Richardelle, Michael Mayne, Fernanda Avalos, Corey Guidry, Tanner Loupe, Gladis Martinez, Morgan Hornback, Madison Armendariz, Carlos Galicia-Hernandez, Ada Plaisance, Raelynn Guidry, Owen Adams, Keila Ramirez, Hipolito Hernandez, Anthony Handal, Krista Duet, Bryce Adams, John Pierce, Shadee Williams, Leia Pontiff, Bethany Rushing, and Judith Saucedo.

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SLHS looking for students to join JROTC

The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program or JROTC is thought of as a program to help introduce students to leadership and teamwork. Though this is true, there is much more to JROTC than that.

Students from South Lafourche High School join JROTC for a variety of reasons, according to instructor, First Sergeant Joseph Nowakowski.

“Sometimes students want to try something new, to develop leadership qualities, be part of a team; some actually join because they plan to be a future leader.”

Graduating cadets go out into the real world with a head start, preparing them for college and work.

If they join any branch of service Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines they can receive a promotion to a higher rank giving them an edge when they enter the service. However, the primary reason for the JROTC program is to have the students become better citizens by letting them lead.

There are a variety of teams to join and activities to do for people of all sorts.

Whether you want to spin lead rifles on the competitive exhibition team, or test your intelligence against programs across the nation, JROTC has something for you.

Cadet Henri Delancey, a student at South Lafourche and member of the program, was looking for something unique.

“I joined because it was different and I hadn’t heard about it, so it was a new experience,” he said.

Delancey enjoys the program’s community service.

“We do a lot of charity and volunteer work in the community. On Veterans’ Day we visit veterans at all the local schools and get to eat with the veterans at South Lafourche High. Our food drive to collect canned goods for the needy was successful this year and we plan to conduct two next year. To honor all service members we provide funeral details in the community. Most students don’t how rewarding and fun JROTC really is at South Lafourche High until they experience it.”

Cadet Gabriel Arocha said the program can be rewarding.

“As much as you put into the program is what you will get out of it.”

Any student may join JROTC regardless of any disabilities.

Bayou Fest From 1-A

The Bayou Cajun Fest understands the importance of culture and tradition! Les Artistes Du Bayou Art Guild will be on hand with artwork under the Pavilion.

Also, members of the Cajun Heritage Festival will be on hand displaying and demonstrating traditional, wooden decoy carvings.

Visitors can watch the masters in action, ask questions and learn some things!

Don’t forget about the mother/daughter look-alike contest and awards beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Or the cardboard Boat Regatta at the pool beginning at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Will Cooper and Southern Grace gets the crowd dancing beginning at noon. The

music continues throughout the day with Ruff N Ready taking to the stage from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. to close out the festival.

For more information on the Bayou Cajun Festival and its events, visit www.bayoucivic club.org or call (985) 6937355.

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made, but no indication of physical violence.

“It’s an unusual case in that there were no prior (official) reports of any issues, domestic issues,” the sheriff said. “No complaints, no investigations, no protective orders, none of the things that you often see when you have a domestic murder-suicide.”

Detectives said the investigation is ongoing.

looks like they would have each gotten out of their respective vehicles and kind of met in the middle, where he shot her.”

The sheriff said Josh Eschette shot Chelsi Eschette once, she fell, and he continued firing. The gun used was a semiautomatic .22-caliber pistol.

Webre said according to family members, the couple had separated a few times before the incident and there had been threats

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Prostate, Skin and Colorectal Cancer Screenings 9 – 11 a.m. & 12 – 2 p.m.

Walmart 16759 LA-3235 Cut Off

FOR MORE INFORMATION: (888) 616-4687 • MARYBIRD.ORG

Screenings are free if you have not been screened within the past 12 months. For those without insurance, there will be no charge.

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