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Governor officially calls June special session on taxes MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
More Atlantic tropical storms expected than last 3 years Hurricane season begins today JENNIFER KAY Associated Press
MIAMI (AP) — U.S. government forecasters expect a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season, after three relatively slow years. But they also say climate conditions that influence storm development are making it difficult to predict how many hurricanes and tropical storms will arise over the next six months. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s outlook Friday called for a near-normal season with 10 to 16 named storms, with four to eight hurricanes and one to four “major” ones with winds reaching 111 mph and up. The long-term season averages are 12 named storms, with six hurricanes and three major ones.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Seeking to stave off deep cuts to health and education, Gov. John Bel Edwards has officially called his second special session on taxes, hoping lawmakers will agree to reduce tax breaks and hike some income taxes to balance the Louisiana budget. Edwards has talked for months about his plans to keep lawmakers in Baton Rouge after their regular legislative session ends. On Friday, he set the dates and terms. The special session will begin 30 minutes after the regular session ends on
June 6 and wrap up by midnight on June 23. That’s just one week before the July 1 start of the new financial year, and unless lawmakers act quickly, a $600 million budget shortfall could devastate public education, the TOPS college tuition program and safety net health care services, the governor said. “There is simply no way we can adequately fund these priorities with the revenue currently available,” Edwards said in a statement. “No one, especially me, likes raising taxes or implementing painful cuts, but we are in a difficult spot.”
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Popular Cajun Heritage Festival celebrating 40 years Popular festival this Saturday and Sunday inside Larose Civic Center Gazette News Reports
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The world is faster today than it was yesterday – an age dominated by text messages, social media and flatscreen, high-resolution TVs. But while society speeds faster each minute, one longstanding group aims to celebrate the good, old days and the Cajun Culture that makes our area unique.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 2 HUMANE SOCIETY OF LAFOURCHE 5:30 p.m. Lockport Library Hwy. 1 (Crescent Ave.) Lockport
BAYOU FELLOWSHIP 7:00 p.m. E. 93rd St. - Galliano
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Lawmakers can’t raise taxes in the current session. But under the terms Edwards set for the special session, they can change the operating and construction budgets and consider a limited number of tax changes. The Democratic governor presented lawmakers with a series of possibilities to raise revenue for the budget. They can: — Increase the taxes paid by middle- and upper-income residents by cutting the percentage of excess federal itemized deductions they can deduct. See Session Page 7-A
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Father Joseph Tregre shakes hands with military veteran Linton Doucet at the Ward 10 Memorial District’s event Monday in Galliano. Veterans, participants and visitors paid tribute to the more than 50 local veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice in WWI, WWII, Korean and Vietnam wars. Check out the District’s 900-ft., 6-ft. wide walking trail that’s now open to the public. The Trail of Tears, as it is called, honors those fifty-plus veterans and is located behind the Memorial building.
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As long-time employees of the maritime industry, the co-owners of Trash Doctors, LLC realized the specific need for an around the clock waste disposal service that could cater to the immediate needs of customers at a very competitive rate.
In 2012, New Orleans area natives Kelly Brouillette, Donald Rulh, and Spencer Sens pooled their years of experience in the maritime industry in order to make this muchneeded service come to fruition. Trash Doctors, LLC focuses on maritime waste disposal, USDA / APHIS waste and nonregulated waste disposal. The company services locations throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Pensacola, Florida. Vessels that come into port from foreign waters can’t just throw trash in a dumpster. According to a United States Department of Agriculture regulation, the garbage and food waste has to be sterilized because it is a foreign entity coming onto American soil. See Trash Doctors Page 5-A
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Kaden and Kolin Griffin enjoy the ride at a festival held recently in Larose. This weekend, June 3, 4 and 5, the Gheens community will come together to host the 43rd Annual Bon Mange Festival at the Gheens Community Center, 1783 Hwy. 654. The festival will feature Cajun food such as seafood gumbo, catfish platters, fried fish and shrimp poboys, griads, live music from Blue Eyed Soul Revue, The Rockin’ Oldies, Tet Dur, and more, dancing, auctions, and carnival rides.
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GM church to hold VBS June 5 - 9
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Larose church to host youth event Friday
Christian Fellowship Church and Extreme Youth Ministries, located at 13581 East Main, Larose, will be hosting a United Youth Conference on Friday, June 3 at 7 p.m. This conference will feature worship by Crave and guest speaker, Ashton Cage. Food will be served following service. This is a free event for all youth ages 12-19.
Softball tourney slated for Saturday
The Golden Meadow Babe Ruth second annual One-Pitch Softball Tournament is set for Saturday, June 4 at 6 p.m. Cost is $150 per team. For more information call 985-291-1020.
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The Golden Meadow United Methodist Church will host Vacation Bible School for ages Pre-K to sixth grade on June 5 from noon. to 3 p.m., and again from June 6-9 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $5. For more information call Amanda Murray at 251259-7617.
Baptist church to hold VBS June 6 - 10
First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow will hold its annual Vacation Bible School on June 6-10 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. All kids who have completed Pre-K to sixth grade are welcomed to attend. FMI call 985-475-5490.
LRD3 to meet June 7
The next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Lafourche Recreation District No. 3 will be held at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission Building in Galliano, on Tuesday, June 7 at 7 p.m.
Larose church to host VBS June 6 - 10
Come dive deep into the Word of God with Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church in Larose, West 16th Street, on June 6-10 from 6 to 9 p.m. This event is free and for children in grades
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Orders due June 3 for lunch benefit
LCO Boys 10U Tarpon Baseball will host a lunch fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7. Plate lunches include pastalaya, bread and dessert for a $10 donation. Pick ups will be at the Larose baseball field concession stand. Deliveries to businesses are available. Contact Celeste at 985-6656483 by Friday, June 3 to place an order.
Tickets on sale for June 11 fishing rodeo
Cut Off Fishing Club will host their 12th annual fishing rodeo on Saturday, June 11 at the Cut Off Youth Center. The rodeo is from 12:01 a.m. to 5 p.m., with presentation beginning at 6 p.m. Categories are bull red, rat red, speckled trout, flounder, bull drum, rat drum, bass and perch. Children’s division categories are rat red, speckled trout and perch. Entrance fee is $20 for adult and $10 for children. Tickets available at Glen’s Barbershop and the Cut Off Youth Center. FMI call Mike Danos 985-8551718.
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American Legion Post 259 of Golden Meadow would like to invite the public, Veterans, and the boys and girls scout troops to attend their ceremony to properly dispose of old, tattered flags. The event will be held at the Golden Meadow Oakridge Park at 5 p.m. on June 15. Tattered flags can be brought to the Golden Meadow, Galliano or Cut Off Post Office, or call Donald Callais at 985-475-5583.
VBS registration ongoing at Holy Savior
Holy Savior in Lockport is currently accepting registration for Vacation Bible School to be held from June 20-25, from 8 a.m. to noon. Forms are available at all door entrances in church. Call Kecera at the rectory for information. Closing mass for Vacation Bible School will be on Sunday, June 26 at 10 a.m.
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COYC pool open for swimming
The Cut Off Youth Center pool is available for lap swimming Monday - Friday from 7 to 8 a.m. Water aerobics and lap swimming will be available Monday Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $3 per session or $30 per month.
Family reunion registration ongoing
The Julien and Ophelia Bourg Bruce, and Fostan and Mercedes Callias Borne families are having a family reunion on September 10 at Oakridge Park in Golden Meadow. Donations of $20 per couple, plus $5 extra per person is requested. Adult
Senators unveil their version of Louisiana operating budget MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s senators prioritized home- and community-based services for the elderly and disabled Monday as they crafted their version of next year’s nearly $26 billion state operating budget, which would leave the TOPS college tuition program and safety net hospitals short. The Senate Finance Committee heavily reworked the budget proposal passed by the House to finance state government in the financial year that begins July 1, which contains $600 million less than needed to continue all existing programs and services. The budget proposal heading to the full Senate for consideration Wednesday would provide 48 percent of the financing needed to fully pay for all students eligible for TOPS. Safety net hospitals that care for the poor and uninsured would take cuts, with the state health department left to determine how to divvy up the reductions. Finance Chairman Eric LaFleur, D-Ville Platte, said that “could lead to the closure of one of those hospitals. Absolutely, that could happen.� Higher education, the LSU medical schools, K-12 public schools and the voucher program that provides taxpayer-financed tuition for private schools all would face cuts. Public safety and social service programs, state parks and museums and most areas of state government would be on the chopping block. But the Medicaid “waiver� programs that provide home- and community-based care for the elderly and disabled wouldn’t take hits. That decision comes only days after parents of disabled children and children of elderly parents packed a committee hearing, begging senators to spare their health care services from cuts. “I’m much happier� with this version of the budget, said Sen. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge. “But it does not get us where we need to be.� While the House largely took its own approach with the budget
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version it passed, senators worked more closely with Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration in rewriting the bill. Both administration officials and senators on the Finance Committee stressed that they hoped more money could be raised to fill some of the gaps that remain in the budget proposal in an upcoming special session. The legislative session ends June 6. But the Democratic governor is asking lawmakers to convene a special session only minutes later to make tax changes that could help lessen cuts. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, the governor’s chief financial adviser, said the Senate’s version of the budget was an improvement from the House proposal. “Virtually every area of the budget has got some shortfalls,� Dardenne said. But he added: “At least we have some balance now.� The House version of the spending plan would
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have provided about threequarters of the money needed for TOPS. But it came up with that money by diverting fees that people pay for services away from agencies providing those services. Senators didn’t believe the diversion was legal and reversed it, agreeing with the Edwards administration. “It was fake money. They never funded TOPS. They funded it with a means of financing that was illegal. You could not do it,� LaFleur said. Sen. Sharon Hewitt, RSlidell, said the TOPS shortfall was a “big heartburn� for her. She committed to working with the Edwards administration to try to find more money to fill the gap, and LaFleur said the governor committed that one-third of any additional money raised in the special session would be used to pay for TOPS. Senators also refused to agree with a House decision to give Attorney General Jeff Landry his own budget bill. The Finance Committee instead incorporated Landry’s agency into the main budget bill that provides spending plans for the other state departments.
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The Atlantic hurricane season officially starts June 1, but tropical weather got a head-start this year: Hurricane Alex made an unseasonable debut in January over the far eastern Atlantic. On Friday, the National Hurricane Center said an area of low pressure between Bermuda and the Bahamas became a tropical depression. A tropical storm warning was issued for the South Carolina coast. Forecast Challenges While they can’t predict whether any storm will strike the U.S., and more tropical storms are expected than in the last three years, NOAA officials said significant variables are at play. It’s unclear whether a decades-long high-activity era for Atlantic hurricanes has ended, said Gerry Bell, lead seasonal hurricane forecaster with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. Meanwhile, El Nino is dissipating while La Nina looms for the season’s peak from August through October. El Nino is the natural warming of parts of the Pacific Ocean that changes weather worldwide. That tends to reduce hurricane activity in the Atlantic, while La Nina tends to increase it. The active storm era associated with warm Atlantic temperatures and stronger West African monsoons began in 1995, but recent hurricane seasons showed shifts toward a cooler phase marked by colder waters and a weaker monsoon, Bell said. Each era can last 25 to 40 years, and it might take years to determine whether the transition has happened, Bell said. The last transition to a less active hurricane era happened in the 1970s, without the data and computer models that forecasters have now. “We’re watching it for the first time with very new eyes,� Sullivan said. 2015 Tally The 2015 season was slightly below average with
11 named storms, including two tropical storms that made landfall and caused flooding in South Carolina and Texas. Hurricane Joaquin, one of two storms to reach major hurricane strength, killed all 33 mariners aboard a cargo ship that sank off the Bahamas in October. During U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearings this month into the sinking of the El Faro, one federal investigator characterized the disaster as “a colossal failure� of management. Initial forecasts for Joaquin also were wildly inaccurate. Sullivan said NOAA is on track to meet storm track and intensity forecast improvement goals, and a new weather satellite launching this fall will produce much sharper images of hurricanes and other severe weather. Coastal Risks The last major hurricane to strike the U.S. mainland was Hurricane Wilma, which cut across Florida in 2005. Wind speeds, not damage estimates, determine whether a hurricane is classified as “major� — that’s Category 3 and up on the hurricane wind scale. Since 2005, the population in the 185 coastline counties most threatened by hurricanes has grown 8.7 percent to 59.2 million people, according to U.S. Census estimates. Overall, 143.6 million people — 44.7 percent of the U.S. population — from Maine to Texas could be living in harm’s way. Other Census figures hint at the potential financial risks throughout those states: 60.1 million housing units and 3.3 million business establishments with 52.3 million paid workers. Ferocious storm winds aren’t the deadliest threat. According to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, storm surge and rainfall flooding combine for three-quarters of all U.S. deaths from hurricanes, tropical storms or tropical depressions. Major Damage In the Bahamas, Joaquin caused over $60 million in damage, accord-
ing to the hurricane center. The islands reported widespread flooding that contaminated drinking water, cut off an airport and swamped a local fishing fleet. Even “minor� storms can leave misery behind. After Tropical Storm Erika swept through the Caribbean last year, damage estimates on the island of Dominica ranged up to $500 million for homes, roads, bridges and infrastructure, and Puerto Rico reported $17.4 million in agricultural losses for plantains, bananas and coffee. The Northeast was wracked by catastrophic flooding, first from Hurricane Irene in 2011 and again from Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Damage estimates tallied in the tens of billions of dollars. Due to the financial hardships left in Sandy’s wake, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Monday that it’s overhauling its appeals process for flood insurance claims with more transparency and oversight. Homeowners will be able to take disputes directly to FEMA instead of first going through the insurance companies they’re fighting. Climate Change Rising sea levels are expected to increase the vulnerability of coastal communities to flooding from tropical systems. Recent research indicates climate change is likely to make hurricanes more intense in the future. Improved computer models show that warming atmospheric conditions may hinder tropical cyclone development worldwide, says David Nolan, a University of Miami professor of atmospheric sciences. But the hurricanes that do form could grow more intense because ocean temperatures will be higher, Nolan says. Warm ocean waters feed hurricanes like fuel in an engine. “The ones that do occur could be a little bit stronger,� Nolan says, “but the changes over the next 10, 20, 30 years would be very small, almost undetectable.�
Galliano man charged with first degree rape of a juvenile
T h e Lafourche P a r i s h Sheriff’s Office has announced the Chouest arrest of Anthony Chouest (age 53) of Galliano on Thursday, May 26. Through investigation, juvenile detectives learned Chouest had sexual contact with a female child on multiple occasions while the child was under the age of 13. Following an investigation, detectives obtained a warrant for Chouest’s arrest and made contact with him on Thursday, May 26. During questioning, Chouest admitted to his involvement. He was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux. His bond is set at $250,000. Due to the nature of the allegations, and the age of the victim at the time of the alleged incident, no further details will be made available at this time.
If TOPS takes a cut, lawmakers want it evenly distributed
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — If cuts fall on the TOPS college tuition program, lawmakers want every student eligible for the award to get some money from the state. Under current law, if TOPS isn’t fully funded, only students with the highest scores on the ACT college entrance exam receive the tuition aid. The bill by Sen. Dan “Blade� Morrish, R-Jennings, calls for acrossthe-board cuts if the program is short of the money to pay for all eligible students. That would leave students on the hook for the rest of their tuition bills. Students that couldn’t afford to go to school because of the cut could take a deferment of their TOPS awards for up to five years. The Senate voted 36-1 Monday for the measure, sending it to Gov. John Bel Edwards, who supports it and is expected to sign it into law. The nearly 20-year-old program, formally called the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students, is much beloved among middle-class families. But its price tag has grown as colleges have boosted their tuition rates to compensate for cuts to their state financing. TOPS will cost $294 million in the upcoming 2016-17 school year to cover the more than 50,000 eligible students, but the program is only slated to get
a portion of that because of Louisiana’s ongoing financial problems. The budget proposal for next year advancing in the Senate only includes 48 percent of the financing needed to pay for all eligible TOPS students. Under Morrish’s bill, the across-the-board reduction also would fall on the stipends that some higherachieving students receive with their TOPS awards. But it wouldn’t hit a program — known as TOPS Tech Early Start — that offers awards of up to $600 annually for public school students who also enroll for up to six college credit hours per semester to get a training certification while still in high school. Edwards hopes to raise money to stave off cuts to the TOPS program and other budget areas in a special legislative session on taxes, scheduled to begin next week after the regular legislative session ends. House Bill 470: www.legis.la.gov
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Dedward “Teedie� Naquin, Jr., and Chanel T. Naquin, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Raven Marie to Tate Dupre, son of the late Edward “Eddie� and Kristi Dupre and Angel P. and Ryan Bonvillian. The wedding will take place in early summer.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Eight holdups, four carjackings, two stabbings and a gunpoint burglary made for an unusually high-crime night in New Orleans. The incidents were reported between 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 4:30 a.m. Sunday, according to a preliminary log emailed by city police. It said one robbery victim was shot at after following the gunman for 20 minutes. However, apparently he wasn’t hit, and the summary does not describe any other gunfire. Police say two men
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Trash Doctors, LLC services mainly offshore vessels, platforms, airports and boats in the Mississippi River – and any that need this USDA requirement to process waste. The company prides itself in being one of the few, if not only, companies to provide this service 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. “We don’t have holidays. Our staff is always available to respond when called. Having experience in the marine industry has allowed us to understand that vessels come into port at all hours of the day and night. We are here for companies whenever is most convenient for them, not just convenient for us,” Brouillette said. All employees, including the owners of Trash Doctors, LLC, are TWIC certified and are also approved with customs and USDA to transport regulated waste anywhere in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Pensacola, Florida. “If an agency has companies in other states we service, they don’t have to
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were stabbed in separate incidents Saturday night. One was an argument between two men. The other victim didn’t cooperate with police, according to the summary. About 2:30 a.m. Sunday, a man was beaten by two people with guns who got into a residence and tried to hold him hostage, police said. A woman got out of the home while the man was being beaten; he escaped and the two attackers fled, according to the summary. It was the highest number of crimes in 24 hours since January 2012, The New Orleans Advocate reported. Spokesman Aaron Looney told The Times-Picayune ‘ Nola.com that investigators don’t know whether any had perpetrators in common. Numbers didn’t necessarily mean safety. Three men and a woman were on a one-way street about a block south of Broad Street be hassled with finding a different company for each state,” Brouillette said. According to regulations, foreign waste has to be picked up within 72 hours of getting dockside. Working around the clock makes this process go much quicker and easier. “No client wants to put a call in at 4 p.m. on Friday to their disposal company and hear that since Monday is a holiday no one will be able to do pick up until Tuesday,” Brouillette said. Trash Doctors, LLC prides itself on customer service and fulfilling their clients’ needs. The process is streamlined so that instead of having four or five vendors for four or five states, clients can count on one vendor to take care of their waste disposal needs. By the end of 2016, Trash Doctors, LLC should have all certification necessary to start providing medical waste disposal. The owners then plan to expand and also meet the needs of hospitals and occupational clinics. “We try to keep it very streamlined for our clients. The maritime industry is constantly juggling numerous services for their clients and we want to give them piece of mind that we’ll handle this professionally and efficiently,” said Brouillette. “We’re all about helping the customer with their disposal needs – we provide a service for a great value.” Customers can call 504-222-2471 or email info@trashdoctors.com 24 hours a day and get a free quote for services. The Business Spotlight is a paid advertorial. For more information on taking part in a Business Spotlight advertisement, contact The Lafourche Gazette at 985-693-7229.
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about 3:30 a.m. Sunday when a car driving the wrong way backed up and three men got out, demanding money, police said. “The victims threw $100 to the ground. The subjects picked up the money and fled,” police wrote. ___
State police: 7 killed on roads led to a deadly start to holiday weekend
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana State Police say it was a deadly start to the Memorial Day weekend on Louisiana’s highways. As of Saturday, state police say they investigated five fatal crashes statewide that killed seven people. State police say two of the crashes happened Friday night and early Saturday morning. A two-vehicle crash in Chauvin killed two friends in one vehicle and a father in another one happened Friday at about 8 p.m. State police say 52year-old Lloyd Lecompte Jr. of Montegut was driving fast and crossed the center line and struck a pickup truck. Lecompte and his passenger, Paul Broussard, 50, of Chauvin, were killed. Eugene Rodrigue, 43, of Chauvin was killed while three of his family members were injured. State police say another crash in St. Tammany Parish early Saturday morning killed 39-year-old Brent Dupree of Slidell. State Police say 15 people died on Louisiana highways over the Memorial Day weekend. ___
Initial unemployment claims in Louisiana rise
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Nicholls awards 684 degrees at spring commencement ceremonies
Nicholls State University awarded 684 degrees to students during its three commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 14. Six students received the President’s Medal of Honor for graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Those students include: Lawrence Arceneaux III, history graduate from Chauvin; Anastasia Bergeron, secondary education graduate from Berwick; Laini Blanchard, elementary education graduate from Larose; Alison Guerrero, biology graduate from Thibodaux; Mary Sauce, biology graduate from Thibodaux; and Kade Smith, business administration graduate from Thibodaux. Students graduating summa cum laude earned a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher, magna cum laude graduates earned a GPA of 3.7 to 3.899, and cum laude honorees earned a GPA of 3.5 to 3.699.
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ending May 21 increased from the previous week’s total. The state labor department figures released Friday show the initial claims rose to 3,165 from the previous week’s total of 2,969. For
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the comparable week a year earlier, there were 3,166. The four-week moving average, which is a less volatile measure of claims, increased to 2,881 from the previous week’s aver age of 2,760.
During its 9 a.m. commencement ceremony, Nicholls State University honored its students graduating summa cum laude, who earned a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher. From left, Autumn Lininger, elementary education graduate from Montegut; Regan Sampey, nursing graduate from Berwick; Kaylie Daniels, dietetics graduate from Royse City, Texas; Anastasia Bergeron, secondary education graduate from Berwick; Laini Blanchard, elementary education graduate from Larose; Nicole Meariman, elementary education graduate from Metairie; and Blair Dufresne, birth-to-five early interventionist/special education graduate from Thibodaux. Not pictured is Allison Curth, psychology graduate from Houma.
During its 3 p.m. commencement ceremony, Nicholls State University honored its students graduating summa cum laude, who earned a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher. Top row, from left, Julie Hebert, art graduate from Cut Off; Kai Ling Liao, art graduate from Fujian, China; and Ashleigh Aubin, biology graduate from Thibodaux. Bottom row, from left, Scott Hutchinson, chemistry graduate from Bourg;Alison Guerrero, biology graduate from Thibodaux; Lawrence Arceneaux III, history graduate from Chauvin; and Mary Sauce, biology graduate from Thibodaux.
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They aim to showcase the fabulous talent that exists in the area and the wonderful art that’s produced every day by south Louisiana’s people. The Cajun Heritage Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday at the Larose Civic Center – the 40th-straight year the festival celebrates the Louisiana art of duck carving and the people who craft the beautiful fowl onto wood. Festival Chairman Robbie Matherne said the weekend is one of his favorite times of the year – a chance to cherish the area’s history, while admiring the beautiful artwork that’s on display
throughout the Civic Center. Food and drinks are also available for those in attendance and admission is just $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 or younger. “We’re known in Louisiana for our food and everything like that, but duck carving is part of our heritage,” Matherne said. “It’s art – Louisiana-based art. This began centuries ago as a hunting tool. People made their own decoys and everything like that. Now, it’s so much more refined and so detailed. Duck carving is a fine art, and it’s so beautiful to see.” At the Cajun Heritage Festival, some of the best pieces in south Louisiana will be on display from an all-star cast of carvers who are eager to win prizes in
Carver Meet Merlene Lefort
Merlene Lefort has been carving for roughly 13 years. She enjoys carving various types of birds in various styles but her favorites include Wood Ducks, Cinnamon Teals and Pintails in decorative or old styles. Many of her creations are for her own collection but she also sells her artwork to collectors. Merlene 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. Her proudest carving moments include her first time winning best of show at a carving
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contest, selling her first carving and also having one of the past Cajun Heritage Festivals dedicated in her honor. “I love to carve with others and make new friends. Everyone is so encouraging and helpful. I really encourage those who have never given it a shot to go ahead and try carving. You might love it like I do,” said Merlene. To see some of Merlene’s work, or the works of other local carvers, stop by the Cajun Heritage Festival on June 4 and 5 at the Larose Civic Center.
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the multiple categories which comprise the weekend. Matherne said the event will feature multiple competitions, which will allow carvers of any skill to test their luck. Some competitions will be for larger fowl, while others will focus on smaller ducks. Competitions will also be broken down via age and skill level – with the highest levels offering carvers the opportunity to earn cash prizes for victory. Aside from the competition, several carvings will be displayed throughout the Civic Center’s floor space, offering those in attendance the opportunity to purchase some of the pieces they like most. “Everyone is welcome. This is welcome to anyone. You don’t have to be a champion carver to attend. We want everyone to feel welcomed,” Matherne said. “It’s a great chance to see the history of our area being continued and celebrated. It’s also a great chance to visit with great people and to maybe walk out of the doors with a piece of art for your own living space.” One of the carvers who’ll be displaying his work is Regan Danos – a lifelong Cajun who has been making ducks out of
wood blocks since the 1970s. Danos is this year’s honoree, something he said feels so good he can’t explain it in words. The local carver has won multiple titles in his career, and has produced thousands of beautiful carvings in his storied career. “It’s competitive. I love that,” Danos said. “It’s an opportunity for each piece you make to get better and more realistic to make it look like that actual, lifelike duck. It’s a great hobby. I love it.” Danos said the key to being a top-notch carver is patience – the willingness to put in hours upon hours of labor to make the little tweaks necessary to see the wood block come to life. “Even when you say you’re finished, you can always go back and add a little more paint here or there to a carving – there’s always room to get better, and that’s why I like it – you’re always getting a chance to be better,” Danos said. “Sometimes you have to draw a line in the sand and just say, ‘OK, I’m done. I won’t touch this one anymore.’” Danos’ work will be displayed during the weekend, including several carvings he’s worked on re-
cently, specifically for the festival. He said being the honoree is special, and he wants everyone in the community to celebrate the recognition with him, while also celebrating the art form that’s been loved by so many Louisianans over the years. “This is one of the greatest honors that’s ever happened to be,” Danos
As part of the 40th Anniversary Cajun Heritage Festival celebration, a carver spotlight will be published twice each month.
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said. “It’s a great feather to have in your cap. We have so many good people who help make the festival special. That’s the best part of this – the people. There is no way you can name everyone you’d want to who’s helped along the way. There are just too many great people who are involved in this event. It’s a one of a kind thing.”
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the heck is that? Where’s your old bass, the one we cut all those hits with?” (“Danger Will Robertson, Danger!” - Robby Robot) Had I cast aside my old
“In a Small Pond” By Leroy Martin Trouble Ahead? The year was 1961 and I was an unemployed musician and I didn’t want to be. My full time and part time jobs brought home the bacon, paid the mortgage, the car and other notes but I felt unfulfilled without music in my life. Hold your horses! Before 1962 was over, Wam! Bam! Holly Kazam! I was back in business, producing and recording hit records for Joe Barry and others with a new band and a re-entry into the world of Rock and Roll, Swamp Pop music and more years of country and Cajun music. I felt the need for a more prestigious instrument to match my upgraded stature in the music world. Ahem! (“Pride Comes Before a Fall”— quote from the Bible.) Bob Curole The Curoles were a prominent Cut Off family and my relatives by blood or marriage. Johnny Curole, now deceased, was my brother-in-law married to my wife Dot’s sister Adele, who is alive and well at 90 years old. Noah Curole’s family was my cousins and Noah’s son Felix’s wife
Annabel and I were distant cousins and classmates in grade school. Bob Curole was a musician (electric bass) who as a teen played with the Rhythm Teens, a temporary name for obvious reasons which included Les Domangue (deceased), Mike Cuneo, Lloyd Toups, Lanny Boudreaux, and Carl Dufrene, most of whom joined me later in forming the Vikings. Bob later played with Harry Anselmi’s band and the Country D.J.s with D.J. Collins (deceased) and Collins’ son Roddy and daughter Kelly. The D.J.s played on the casino ship LA Cruise which sailed out of Port Fourchon. As a disc jockey on radio station K.L.E.B. in the late 50’s, Bob arranged a recording session with Floyd Soileau on Jin Records for his current band, the Delphis, with members Les, Lanny, Lloyd and Mike from his Teen band, plus Woody Goodroe and Don Stevens, and lead singer, my cousin, Joseph Barrios, aka Rocking Roland and Joe Barry. The record was a local success, but for Joe the best was yet to come. In the early 1960’s, Bob joined the U.S. Air
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Force, worked at a government radio station and played in the Air Force band. He was stationed in Formosa, China, and married native Rose. They had two children. They later divorced and Bob, now ill and no longer able to play music, lives in Mathews with his companion, Lou. While in the service, Bob decided to sell his Fender Precission bass guitar. I learned about it and bought it from his mother. The bass was in immaculate condition because Bob was a very meticulous person. I remembered that after a job, he would carefully pick up his guitar, unplug his amplifer, let the tubes cool, wipe them clean and wrap them individually in velvet cloth. I kidded him about it, but it sure beat my way of dragging and roughly throwing them in the trunk of my car to hurry and enjoy my final drink at the
bar.
I now had a classy guitar and got a call from Huey Meaux from Houston for another recording session. The Vikings had already recorded 2 one million selling records for Joe Barry and Barbara Lynn so we were ready. He told me the artist was a singing piano player from Houston and he was going to make him a star. He would later become a star, but not from this session. The records received radio play in Houston but his stardom came later with “Room Full of Roses”, “Urban Cowboy” and “Gilley’s” dance hall. That was Mickey Gilley. Huey would later also find fame for Freddy Fender, B.J. Thomas, Sam the Sham and Slim Harpo, but his life would end with shame and prison, but that’s future columns. As I walked into the studio cradaling my bass, I heard his voice from the control room yelling: “What
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— Raise income tax rates on individuals. — Reduce an array of tax breaks. — Limit deductions for certain investment sales. — Raise taxes on corporate income, as well as franchise rates for businesses, within certain limitations. — Raise license fees and premium taxes on some health entities. This is the governor’s second special session on taxes since taking office in January. Edwards took over a state in grave financial trouble from Republican Bobby Jindal, inheriting a midyear budget deficit and far deeper shortfalls to come. His first special session rebalanced this year’s budget with a mix of tax hikes, short-term fixes and cuts, and raised $1.2 billion for the year beginning July 1, but that’s still not enough to fill the gap. In addition to raising more revenue from taxes, Edwards also is asking lawmakers to clean up “unintended tax consequences” of the earlier special session, when lawmakers scaled back a
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long list of sales tax breaks and swept in several items they didn’t intend to tax. The governor wants to remove sales taxes imposed on more than two dozen areas, including tickets to school athletic events, donations to food banks, firefighting equipment purchases, Girl Scout cookie sales, nonprofit fundraisers, prosthetic devices, wheelchairs, school lunches and New Orleans Saints tickets. Republican lawmakers, particularly House GOP leaders, said they preferred to wait until the fall, to see how much money is being raised by the tax hikes enacted earlier this year. “I’d just think we’d have so much better numbers by then,” House Speaker Taylor Barras, RNew Iberia, has said. But Edwards said that would only force more unnecessary cuts. “We have critical priorities in health care, K-12 education and higher education that need to be funded right away,” he said. “We can’t just talk about wanting to fund these programs. We need to act.” ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
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Garage Sale: 546 West 54th St. Cut Off, across 4-lane. Thursday, June, 2nd. Moving in sale. Little of everything: furniture, movies, sheets, clothes, dishes, twin mattress, etc. _________________ Garage Sale: Saturday, June 4th located at 502 Romy Dr., Lockport behind Frank’s Supermarket. 7am-2pm. 3pc glass desk, countertop dishwasher, houseware and Christmas items, etc. _________________
Garage Sale: 194 Josephine St., Larose, off Hwy 1. (north of T-Bois Bridge) June 1 and 2 from 8am to 4pm. Old tools and items; gas dryer. _________________ Summertime Garage Sale: Thursday, June 2 from 7am till at 197 East 110 St. Plenty of everything! Wednesdays early birds welcomed. _________________ Garage Sale: 4 family garage sale, located 265 West 24th St., Larose. Saturday, June 4. 8am-till. Baby and adult clothing and much more. _________________ Garage Sale: 152 West 32nd St. Larose. Thursday, June 2nd from 8am to 6m. Lots of clothes and knick knacks. Designer clothes and shoes. Jewelry décor and kitchen stuff. _________________ Garage Sale: Multi family garage sale benefiting Danceworks Center competition team. 8am Thursday, June 2nd and Friday, June 3rd. NO EARLY BIRDS. 15091 East Main St. Cut Off across bayou from Sacred Heart Church. Men’s, womens, kids, housewares, large toys, etc. _________________ Huge Indoor Garage Sale: Rain or shine. 122 West 91 St. Thursday & Friday June 2nd and 3rd. Lots of everything. New items added. _________________ Garage Sale: Friday and Saturday, June 3rd and 4th. Located at 7109 Hwy 1, Lockport next to Matherne’s Lounge across street from Frank’s Supermarket. 8am2pm. Lots of everything. _________________ Garage Sale: 373 Chester Lee St. Larose. Wednesday, June 1st. 11am-5pm and Thursday, June 2nd. 8am-1pm. Summer clothes for adults and kids. Infant biys sleepers, baby stroller, day bed frame, kitchen items, fresh gumbo file’ and more items. _________________ Garage Sale: 376 Chester Lee St., Larose. Wednesday, June 1 from 11am5pm and Thurs., June 2 from 8am-1pm. Women’s clothes, shoes, purses, jewelry, makeup, perfume and lotion. Men’s shorts, x-box games, coffee table, window shades, king size comforter set, tv stand and more. _________________
Garage Sale: Thursday June 2nd. 325 West 57th St. Cut Off. _________________ Garage Sale: Friday, June 3rd. 137 West 107th St. ( Street of Whitney Bank). 8amtill. Name brand women’s clothes, baby , toddler, and men’s clothes, toys, preemie clothes, 7ft. Christmas tree, large tent, mardi gras stuff, house wares and lots more. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, June 2nd. 314 East 74th St. Cut Off. 8am-4pm. Disney, glassware, dishes, magnalite, oil lamps, rocker, baby/ women’s clothes, purses, shoes, paneling, small appliances, décor, plants, ETC. No early birds. _________________
HELP WANTED
Now Hiring! Night Auditor/ Front Desk Agent Must be able to work all shifts. Computer experience, positive attitude, and friendly personality are necessary. Maintenance/ Grounds Keeper Person Candidate must have transportation. Experience is a plus. Apply in person at Best Western Isabelle Court. 17026 Hwy 3235. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! _________________ Special educations District No. 1 “The Center” is seeking a Full-Time Direct Support staff for its facility in Cut Off, Louisiana. Successful candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a GED or High School Diploma, possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License, pass a Criminal Background check, Physical, Drug Test, and Agility/Ability Test. Interested parties should call Rose Grabert at 985-6325671 for an appointment. Applications will be accepted from May 25, 2016 through June 3, 2016 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Clerical / Sales Person needed for an insurance agency in the South / Central area. Send resume to Help Wanted at P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________
GULF COAST EMPLOYMENT
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Basic safety certifications are required.
Apply online at www.gulfcoastemploy.com or call 985-693-7750.
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The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!! Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily. Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.
Call Linda or Penny for details:
448-7623
Class A & B Drivers Needed
Full-time, part-time and night / weekend work. TWIC card, X Endorsement required. Must have a clean driving record and able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen. Steady work (50+ hrs/wk) with excellent benefits: pd hosp, credit union, monthly gas allowance, qrtly bonus, retire plan and more. Fuel delivery exp. beneficial, not required Breaux Petroleum Products
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www.thelafourchegazette.com Help Wanted: Galliano Inn. Now hiring full-time Desk Clerk. Must be able to work all shifts. Shifts are as follows: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and 11pm7am. Apply at 18628 Hwy 3235, Galliano. _________________ Doerle Food Services, LLC is currently looking for an Inventory Control Clerk for our Fourchon warehouse. Primary responsibility is to assist the warehouse management team by providing timely and accurate information concerning the status of products on hand and inventory levels. Qualifications: Expe-rience in MSWord, Outlook & Excel, basic math skills, and the ability to articulate effectively verbally and in writing. Must be able to be on your feet 85% of the day, and lift up to 80 lbs. & perform work in freezer/cooler. Benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid leave, 401k, supplemental insurances, and safety bonus opportunity! Successful completion of post-offer background check, drug and physical assessment required. Please apply online: www.doerlefoods.com or mail your resume to: Doerle Food Services – HR Dept. 113 Kol Dr., Broussard, LA 70518. We are not accepting applications in person at our Fourchon facility. EOE _________________ 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. _________________
Galliano Truck Plaza and Casino, LLP now hiring cashiers. Apply within store. Must be able to work all shifts. Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen. 985-3254445. _________________ Seeking: Part time sitter for 100% complete care for a quadriplegic. 19.5 hours a week in Lockport. Must be a pet-friendly person. Serious inquiries only. Call 985532-0704. _________________ Joe’s Environmental Contractors has immediate openings for Class A CDL drivers with X-Endorsement. Starting pay is $22/hour. Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits and paid vacations included. Come join a growing team! Apply in person at 15344 Highway 3235 Cut Off, LA 70345 or call 985-258-8785. _________________
SERVICES
We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________ Express Limestone We handle limestone, sand and dirt. No job too small. Driveways and yard friendly. We cal also spread what we dump with our tractor. Call 985-6771196. _________________ Need a Handyman? Large and small jobs. Carpentry, Painting, Pressure Washing, Yard Work, etc. Whatever needs to be done. Call Reggie at (318)557-8119. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ DOUBLE J ROOFING Specializing in reroofs, metal roofs, aluminum roofs and patio enclosures and repairs. 20 years experience and doing business in all parishes. Get the best for less! One call we can do it all! Free estimates and senior discounts. FInancing available. 985-722-3129
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985-637-0164 Call Brad Watson CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for
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Full Time Positions Must have TWIC Card Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances
Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer
K-Mar Supply in Cut Off
STORE MANAGER is now accepting applications for a Full Time
Male or Female
Candidate must be a fast learner, can multi-task and self-motivated. Must have a valid driver’s license and must meet TWIC Card requirements. Some transportation available (to and from work)
Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon (NAPA, Next Door to Truck Stop) No Phone Calls Please! Must Speak English!
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Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-3976254 or email curtis orgeron @gmail.com _________________ I Pick Up Scrap Metal. Any kind. Working or non working. Fridges, stoves, A/Cs, cars, etc. Call or text Ronnie at (251) 635-8991 or (251) 652-5881. _________________ Summer Tutoring Certified teacher. Bachelor’s degree in education. 17 plus years experience. Located in Golden Meadow. $125 for 10 one hour sessions. (985) 665-8104. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming. Any size. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ Need Pressure Washing Call DB Extreme Cleaning, LCC at 985-278-9583 or 985-278-7394. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. ________________
Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children, age’s infant to school age. Call 985-696-1984, ask for Lee. _________________
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. _________________ 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. _________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________ Curry’s Painting Service New construction, remodels, interior- exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing, new & repair. Experienced. Call 985-258-0465 or 985258-6414. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ 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. _________________
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PRAYERS
HURRICANE PRAYER To avert storms & hurricanes Father, all the elements of nature obey your command. Calm the storms and hurricanes that threaten us and turn our fear of your power into praise of your goodness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen _____________________ _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. Amen _____________________
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HENRY CHAUVIN
Henry Wilton Chauvin, 89, a native and resident of Mathews, died on Saturday, May 28. Visitation began at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1, at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church with a military service was held at 11 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday at the church with burial followed in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Laura Mae Sampey Chauvin; children, Tobie Chauvin (Mary Bob), Donna Gervais (Bobby), Kay Sue Brown (Doug), Lora Hackworth (Red), Kimbley Rodrigue (Bryan); sisters, Marie Louise Walker and Theresa Dufrene; 16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his children, Craig Chauvin and Eloise Bueche; parents, William and Ursule Chauvin; brothers, Zenon and Malcolm Chauvin; sister, Earline Arabie; and grandchild, Tara Maxwell. He served in the U.S. Army. Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. __________________
RUSSELL WALKER
Russell J. Walker, 76, a native of Lockport and resident of Mathews passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016. Visitation was held at Holy Savior Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 31 from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Daisy L. Walker; daughter, Vonda W. (David) Fray; brother, George Walker; grandchild, Chad (Nicole) Cheramie; great grandchildren, Tanner Cheramie and Jayden Cheramie. He preceded in death by his parents, Alcee and Lydia Walker; brothers, Clifton Walker, Wilton Walker and Roy Walker; sisters, Tessie Chauvin, Doris Blanchard, Bernice Blanchard and Lucille Sevin. Russell retired as a Shipyard Supervisor from Bollinger Shipyard with 39 years of service. He was a lifelong cattleman. Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. __________________
MARY JANE DUFRENE
Mary Jane Dufrene, 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died on Saturday, May 28. Visitation was held from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31 at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland with burial followed in the church cemetery. She is survived by her companion, Norman Robichaux; sons, Craig Dufrene (Brea), Darren Dufrene (Peggy), Donald Dufrene (Rachael); daughter, Sheila Dufrene Gauthier (Steve); brother, Eldon Dufrene; 8 grandchildren, Desiree Foret, Darren Dufrene Jr., Heather Dufrene, Aaron Dufrene, Brad Gauthier, Krystal Gauthier, Jordan Dufrene, Lani Dufrene; 4 step-children, Brad, Chad, and Ryan Robichaux and Melissa Theriot; 4 great-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Dufrene Jr.; son, Steve Dufrene; parents, Nacy and Hazel Rivet Dufrene; brothers, Jerry and Alton Dufrene; and sister, Patricia Domangue. She loved to cook and fish. Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. __________________
NOLDA GRIFFIN
Nolda Griffin, 91, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Galliano, passed away on Friday, May 27. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her son, Jimmy J. Griffin (Gail); grandchildren, Timothy “Scar” Griffin, Krystal Cheramie, Mark “Mof” Griffin; great grandchildren, Justin Cheramie, Malori Griffin; and sister, Hazel Tauzin. She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Toton” Hilton Griffin; parents, Arthur and Augusta Martin; brother, Tiges Martin and sisters, Gustavia Adams and Albania Danos. She was a member of St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society and worked at the Catholic Community Center for many years. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of 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. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces.
Wedding Ceremony
At a wedding ceremony, the pastor asked if anyone had anything to say concerning the union of the bride and groom. It was their time to stand up and talk, or forever hold their peace. The moment of utter silence was broken by a beautiful young woman carrying a child. She started walking toward the pastor slowly.
Everything quickly turned to chaos. The bride slapped the groom. The groom’s mother fainted. The groomsmen started giving each other looks and wondering how best to help save the situation. The pastor asked the woman, “Can you tell us why you came forward? What do you have to say?” The woman replied, “We can’t hear in the back.”
Holy Rosary Catholic School had three students go to the 4H District Cookery Contest. The winners from were: Melania Angelette, who won 2nd in her division with her stuffed sweet potato; Kadon Chabert, who won 1st in his division for his crab and seafood pizza; and Parker Angelette, who won overall out of all of the divisions of the rice divisions with his lemon rice cake. Reporter, Melania Angelette
Holy Rosary Catholic School Living Apostles for the month of April are: 5th grader, Scott Guidry, son of Paul Guidry, Sr. and grandson of Beverly and Malco Guidry; and 2nd grader, Aubree Lombas, daughter of Lance Lombas and Jami and Jason Gisclair.
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Safe Haven law comes into play as newborn safely relinquished to facility in Baton Rouge Wednesday, June 1, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Designated facilities can accept newborns up to 60 days old, with no questions asked
BATON ROUGE - An infant was safely handed over this week to an employee at a Baton Rouge-area fire station under Louisiana’s Safe Haven law after the child’s mother said she was no longer able to care for the child. “This mother made a very difficult decision today and I commend her for it,” said DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters. “Instead of abandoning her baby, she placed the child in the arms of someone who will ensure his safety. This underscores the importance of Louisiana’s Safe Haven law. It saves lives.” Fire department personnel transported the baby to Woman’s Hospital, where it was examined and found to be in good health. DCFS will place the child with a foster family and eventually a loving adoptive home. The Louisiana Legislature passed the Safe Haven law in 2000, after a series of high-profile infant abandonment cases across the country. The law amends
the Children’s Code to provide for the Safe Haven relinquishment of newborns. That Code again was amended in 2003 and most recently in the 2013 legislative session. There is Safe Haven legislation advancing in the Legislature this session Louisiana’s Safe Haven law allows children up to the age of 60 days to be relinquished to an employee at a designated emergency care facility. These include any licensed hospital, public health unit, emergency medical service provider, medical clinic, fire or police station, pregnancy crisis center or child advocacy center. Since 2004, 44 infants have been relinquished in Louisiana using the Safe Haven law, most recently an infant in the Covington area last October. After the child is relinquished, he or she is provided a medical examination. The relinquishing parent is provided a card with a toll-free phone number (1-800CHILDREN or 1-800-2445373) to call and receive information about parental rights and provide anonymous information about the infant’s medical and genetic history, if desired.
DCFS recommends parents who want to relinquish their newborns take the following steps: Locate the nearest emergency care facility (i.e. hospital, public health unit, any EMS unit, medical clinic, fire or police station, pregnancy crisis center or child advocacy center) Locate an employee with the facility, hand your child to them and state that you want to utilize Louisiana’s Safe Haven law. Louisiana’s Safe Haven law is a safe, legal alterna-
tive to abandonment of newborns up to 60 days old. Parents who would like to give up custody of their child, but whose child is not in immediate danger of harm, are encouraged to use a planned, permanent adoption through an adoption agency that accounts for medical and genetic history. For more information about the Louisiana Safe Haven law, call 1-800CHILDREN (1-800-2445373) or visit the www.LouisianaSafeHaven.com.
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TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016 6:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Bladsacker then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members - Ray Santiny, Jay Lafont, Leoda Bladsacker ABSENT: Council Members – Clifford Santiny, Jr., Stephen Resweber; Police Chief Euris Dubois Motion by Council Member Bladsacker seconded by Council Member Lafont and unanimously agreed to amend the agenda as presented. Motion by Council Member Lafont seconded by Council Member Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to close the agenda as amended. Timmy Bradberry and Justice of the Peace Leon Bradberry, Jr. were recognized to once again address the right of way issue to the home of Frank & Marie Bradberry. Mr. Bradberry informed that a peace bond will be issued upon Lee Mallahan but he believes that will do little to eliminate the problem. After a short discussion the Mayor ordered the building official to check the property of Mr. Mallahan and issue citations for any nuisance the may exist on his property. He also stated that once the survey that has been ordered is completed the Town may be able to insure proper access to the Bradberry home. Motion by Council Member Lafont seconded by Council Member Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the May 10, 2016 town meeting as written. A hearing was held on the following propose ordinance which was then offered jointly by the Council for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 941 An ordinance amending the Town of Grand Isle operating budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: the following line item totals and fund balances are hereby adopted for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016, as more fully set forth in the attached document. REVENUES EXPENDITURES FUND GENERAL FUND $2,780,203 $2,991,370 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 1,198,540 1,224,340 UTILITY FUNDS 1,103,735 1,062,177 Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Jay Lafont, Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Clifford Santiny, Jr., Stephen Resweber This ordinance was declared adopted this 24th day of May, 2016 and becomes effective on said date. A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance which will again be heard at the regular meeting of June 14, 2016 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance superseding Ordinance No. 620 regulating the anchoring of boats with “butterfly” netting systems and/or skimmer frames in Caminada Pass. The following proposed ordinance was introduced with hearings scheduled for the regular town meetings of June 14 and June 28, 2016 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance adopting the Town of Grand Isle operating budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: the following line item totals and fund balances are hereby adopted for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017. REVENUES EXPENDITURES FUND GENERAL FUND $3,337,450 $3,419,910 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 698,540 657,140 UTILITY FUNDS 1,102,085 1,068,467 A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to grant the request of the Grand Isle Alumni Association to use the Grand Isle Multiplex Center downstairs on June 25, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. to hold a Poker Run. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to waive the Community Center rental fees for the 2016 Graduation Class to have a graduation party
Arrest reports
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. May 26, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
Dom Autin, 49, Raceland. Poss of mari (1st) off (M), Contempt of court. Heather Fleenor, 30, Houma. SCDTP. Huyahna Rose, 32, 100 Sycamore St. Apt. 28. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Crystal Chouest, 39, Galliano. Contempt of court. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Dawn Wheaton, 51, Raceland. Agg assault.
Dillon John Verdin, 24, Cut Off. Contempt of court (8cts) Anthony John Chouest, 53, Galliano. First degree rape (Sex Offense). Derek John LaGraize, 27, Thibodaux. Theft (felony). Nollie Paul Verrett Jr., 29, 1537 Lacroix Dr. Pornography involving juveniles (felony) (Sex Offense). Ciara Sophia Hawkins, 29, Cut Off. Fugitive Almete M Shelby, 34, Raceland. Contempt of court. Lockport Police Department
Mark James, 54, Lockport. Op veh while susp; add eq req for uses/trks/trlrs; evidence of comp mtr veh liab sec; flight from an officer. Trey Landry, 19, DWI (1st), window tint, tires too wide for fenders. Aaron Coombs, 22, Houma. DWI (1st), imp lane use. Katrina Corinne Green, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2cts).
on the 29th of May, 2016 with the stipulation they provide a list of chaperones and that they agree to be liable for any damages caused during the party. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to pay the over budget invoice of $19,512.00 for Mosquito Control to BMG Contractors, Inc. Council Member Bladsacker requests/reports: 1. Questioned about the Volleyball Court on Cott Lane – It was reported that the Grand Isle Shipyard will donate sand for the court. 2. Made a motion which was seconded by Council Member Lafont and unanimously agreed upon to request that the Police Department have someone come to the town meetings to report on the police activities between the town meetings. Mayor’s report: 1. Reported that Grand Isle won 1st Place in State in Category C for the Cleanest City Contest. 2. Reported that the U.S. Coast Guard change of command will be on June 29 and asked for the Council to waive Multiplex Center rental fees in the chance that they might have to use the Multiplex in case of bad weather – a joint motion approved his request. 2. Met with Mike Yenni and Chris Roberts concerning closure of the Head Start Program on Grand Isle. He is asking the Parish to find the money to keep the program here. 3. Met with Senator Alario to discuss the Trojan Pavilion and the purchase of property on the beach side of LA 1 for a new Town Hall. 4. Announced that Richy Templet and Chris Roberts is bringing up to have the property on the beach where the old library was donated to the Town. 5. Reported that the clean up work of picking up the dead poogie fish on the beach has started today and should be completed in a couple of days. Motion by Council Member Ray Santiny seconded by Council Member Jay Lafont and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 p.m. David J. Camardelle, Mayor Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: \Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Town of Grand Isle 6-1-2016
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