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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A $24.5 billion budget proposal for next year that uses dollars from anticipated increases in taxes and fees to protect public health care services and colleges from cuts received support Monday from the Louisiana Senate. Senators’ 36-3 vote set up the dividing line between lawmakers in the House and Senate who are trying to cobble together a deal on budget and taxes for the fiscal year that begins July 1, with only days remaining in the legislative session. Gov. Bobby Jindal, planning a presidential campaign, is threatening to veto the financing plans if the deal doesn’t meet parameters designed to protect his anti-tax record. So far, senators have been more receptive to meeting Jindal’s restrictions than the House. The legislative session must end by 6 p.m. Thursday. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Jack Donahue described the package of budget and tax measures passed in the Senate as containing “enough money to fund higher education and health care as we think is necessary.” “We tried to come up with reasonable solutions,” said Donahue, R-Mandeville. The Senate version of next year’s budget contains at least $200 million more in spending than the House version, most of it poured into health services for the poor. House leaders support many of the spending addons but object to some of the Senate tax increases proposed to pay for them. Both the House and Senate have agreed to raise cigarette taxes, close tax loopholes, shrink tax break programs and scale back business subsidies to drum up new money for next year’s budget. See Senate Page 3-A

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The Cut Off Youth Center recently underwent renovations to the building’s facilities, courtesy of a grant the parish gave the Center last fall, along with partners, the New Orleans Saints, Chevron and Offshore Liftboats, LLC. The Center held a showcase on May 28 where the public was invited to tour the new facility and see everything it has to offer. Saints mascots, Gumbo and Sir Saint, pose with some of the participants at the showcase.

Family uses faith to draw answers after drowning Gazette Staff Reports

Seven-year-old Owen Matherne was a sweet, fun-loving child – the kind that could brighten your day just simply with his presence in the room. He was always happy. He lived with exuberance and a zest for people of all ages. Owen lived so innocently and pure. His sudden, tragic departure leaves a hole in our community that has many calling for prayers and rallying around faith for answers. The young boy died on June 1, the tragic victim of a drowning accident that took place at a residence in the 3500 block of La. Highway 308 in Raceland just two days earlier. He was at a pool party with several others when the accidental drowning occurred. Gone too soon – the victim of a terrible accident, the boy’s parents Nicholas and Sarah Matherne are asking for prayers this week as they cope with their loss. The parents said they will always love and remember their boy, but through faith, they understand that they have to accept that he’s been called by God to live eternally in Heaven. Photos of the young boy flashing that memorable smile lined the wall of the church during his wake and funeral – a testament to the happiness he shared to all. “Sarah and I want to thank everyone for their

outpouring of love and prayers for us and especially for Owen,” the boy’s father Nicholas said in a statement. “God has called our baby home where he is living forever in peace and happiness. Owen experienced life with such wonder and amazement, and we have no doubt that he is experiencing Heaven in the same way.” “The outpouring of love, prayers and generosity that we’ve experienced over the past few days has been nothing short of overwhelming…,” Owen’s mother Sarah Matherne added. “We humbly ask for continued prayers for our family as we will need them now and always, and I can promise that our family, including Owen, will pray for you in return.” The entire thing happened so fast. At 2:40 p.m., on May 30, Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies and volunteer firefighters from the Lafourche Fire District No. 1 were called to the home in Raceland in reference to a possible drowning. Young Owen was one of many children swimming on that day. Sometime during the fun going on in the pool, he went under and wasn’t able to come up, which prompted the call. When authorities arrived, Owen was lying near the pool. He didn’t have a pulse and was not breathing. Someone at the residence had already begun chest compressions. EMTs arrived and provided further medical treatment. The efforts continued for 45 minutes, but the young boy was unable to regain a pulse or begin breathing. See Faith Page 5-A

As the Atlantic basin hurricane season of 2015 begins and residents of coastal Louisiana start to cast watchful eyes towards the Gulf of Mexico, the South Lafourche Levee District is progressing with a series of improvements on the ring levee system surrounding the 10th Ward. At the Leon Theriot lock south of Golden Meadow, a sheet pile wall has been installed to a height of 16 feet. The wall will match the height of the gates that were recently raised to that level. “The levee height in this area has been raised to a height of 18 feet, a bit higher than expected due to some extra material that we were able to make good use of,” said Windell Curole, General Manager of the District. On the west side of Bayou Lafourche, from the Leon Theriot lock north to near the Apache dock in Golden Meadow, the levee in this segment has been raised from a height of 12 feet to 16 feet. Clearing work has begun for improvements to the segment from the Apache dock north to the Oakridge Park area in Golden Meadow. This levee section will be raised from a current height of 15 feet to 16 feet. From Oakridge Park in Golden Meadow north to the Cote Blanche Connection roadway in Cut Off is a recently completed $9 million project that was the district’s largest improvement to date. Having begun over two years ago, this lengthy segment was raised to some 16 feet on the southern end and to 13 feet on the northern portion in Cut Off. Work has also been completed on the west side segment running from the Cote Blanche Connection north to the intersection of Louisiana Highway 24 in Larose. See Levee Page 3-A

Galliano man killed in Lafourche Crash

Shortly after 8:30 a.m. Monday, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a fatality crash that claimed the life of a 64 year old Galliano man on LA 1 in Lafourche Parish. The investigation revealed that a 2000 Dodge Ram was pulling out of a private drive and attempted to make a northbound turn onto LA 1. The Dodge was being driven by James Guidry, 64, of Galliano. The Dodge pulled into the path of a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu that was traveling south on LA 1. The Chevrolet was being driven by Merissa Shambach, 20, of Golden Meadow. The two vehicles struck in the southbound lane of LA 1, just south of Golden Meadow. Guidry, who was not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead on the scene by the Lafourche Parish Coroner’s Office. Shambach, who was wearing a seat belt, was transported to Our Lady of the Sea Hospital with minor injuries. Shambach submitted to a breath test and was cleared of any alcohol involvement. This crash remains under investigation. Impairment is not suspected for Guidry, but routine toxicology tests are pending. Motorists that witness hazardous situations are urged to call *LSP (*577) and report that activity to the Louisiana State Police.

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Conceal, carry class to be held Saturday

A Conceal Carry Gun Class will be held on June 13 at 8 a.m. at the Alstarz Cheerleading Academy, 13347 West Main Street, Larose. Please call 985-6937109 if you have any questions.

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The American Legion Anthony N. Griffin Post 259 will have a ceremony at the Oak Ridge Park in Golden Meadow on Monday, June 15 at 5 p.m. to retire any unusable American Flags in a solemn ceremony. The public is asked to bring any torn, tattered or unusable flags to any of the post offices in Golden Meadow, Galliano or Cut Off by Thursday, June 11 or contact Donald Callais at 475-5583.

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The Larose Senior Center is having a wellness visit about Osteoporosis on Wednesday, June 17 at 9 a.m. The visit will be conducted by a spine clinic. Call Sherry at 693-4266 to RSVP.

LPSO to offer handgun course June 28

A Concealed Handgun Training Course will be held

on Sunday, June 28 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range, 3451 Highway 182, Raceland. Cost is $110. Advance registration is required. For more information, contact: Lieutenant Lafate Day (985) 532-4327 lafateday@lpso.net This course is pre-requisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office does not issue those permits. All participants must supply their own eye protection (eyeglasses or sunglasses will suffice), ear protection (plugs or muffs), and 50 rounds of ammunition.

Donations sought for basketball tourney

South Lafourche Bank is asking for donations including water, powerade, soft drinks, hot dogs and buns, hamburgers and buns, variety bags of chips, etc. to be turned in to any of the bank locations for the 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament which will be held on July 18 & 19 at the Cut Off Youth Center, starting at 9 a.m. All proceeds to benefit the SL Bank’s Relay for Life team. For more information contact Larica Rogers at 985-475-6500 or 985-2587289 or Briana Duet at 985632-3592 or 985-258-4559.

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Man shot and killed on Interstate 10 in eastern New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Police are investigating a shooting in New Orleans that left one man dead. Multiple news outlets report it happened Sunday around 7:09 p.m. on Interstate 10 eastbound. Police say the victim, who has not been identified, was driving when another car pulled alongside his and opened fire. The victim’s Chevy Malibu then crashed through a chain-link fence on the right side of the interstate. The victim was struck by bullets multiple times and was pronounced dead on the scene. The three passengers in the car with the victim were not injured. Police shut down traffic lanes to collect shell casings. __________________

2 day care workers arrested in death of girl left in hot car

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Friday on suspicion of negligent homicide in the death of Angel Green. Newman owns the unlicensed day care. Wright is an employee there. Authorities say Wright and Newman used a day care van to take 16 children, including Angel, to get lunch at Jehovah Ministry in Baton Rouge and forgot to get the girl out of the vehicle. Staff at the hospital told police Angel’s body temperature was 108 degrees. Newman had recently had her day care license revoked for having too few attendants for the number of children. __________________

Barnes was transported to Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, but later died from his injuries. The pickup truck was driven by 70-year-old Dale Jackson of Houma. Jackson submitted to a breath test and was cleared of any alcohol involvement. Toxicology tests were pending for Barnes. __________________ See News Page 3-A

Thibodaux man struck and killed while riding bicycle

GRAY, La. (AP) — A Thibodaux man who was struck while riding his bicycle in Terrebonne Parish has died of his injuries. In a statement released Saturday, Louisiana State Police say 55-year-old Richard Barnes was struck by a pickup truck Friday night while attempting to cross both lanes of Louisiana Highway 24 in Gray.

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LSU professor killed after being struck by pickup truck

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Police say a Louisiana State University professor has died after being struck by a pickup truck in East Feliciana Parish as she walked with a broken bicycle. Multiple news outlets report 63-year-old Elisabeth Oliver was walking in the southbound lane of Louisiana Highway 952 about noon Sunday after the bicycle she had been riding had mechanical problems. A pickup truck driven by a 79-year-old man came out of a right-hand curve and struck Oliver. She was taken to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. State Police do not suspect impairment was a factor in the crash. Authorities say the driver showed no detectable signs of alcohol when given a chemical breath test. The crash is under investigation, and no charges have been filed. __________________

Initial unemployment claims rise in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The state labor department says first-time claims for unemployment insurance in Louisiana for the week ending May 30 increased to 3,299 from the previous week’s total of 3,166. Health and social assistance had the largest increase in the intital claims. For the comparable week a year earlier, officials said Friday there were 2,976 initial claims. The four-week moving average, a less volatile measure, increased to 3,016 from the previous week’s average of 2,816. Continued unemployment claims for the week ending May 30 increased to 23,706 compared to 23,516 the previous week. The four-week moving average for such claims increased to 23,246 from the previous week’s average of 22,981. __________________

Dow Jones industrial average on Monday

U.S. stocks closed lower on Monday, putting the Dow Jones industrial average into the red for the year. Airlines were among the biggest decliners as investors worried that expanding capacity could hurt their profits.

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The Dow Jones industrial average fell 82.91 points, or 0.5 percent, to 17,766.55. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index lost 13.55 points, or 0.7 percent, to 2,079.28. The Nasdaq composite fell 46.83 points, or 0.9 percent, to 5,021.63. For the year: The Dow is down 56.52 points, or 0.3 percent. The S&P 500 index is up 20.38 points, or 1 percent. The Nasdaq is up 285.57 points, or 6 percent. __________________

US oil and natural gas rig count drops by 7 to 868

HOUSTON (AP) — Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. says the number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by seven this week to 868. Houston-based Baker Hughes said Friday 642 rigs were seeking oil and 222 explored for natural gas. Four were listed as miscellaneous. A year ago, with oil prices nearly double the current levels, 1,860 rigs were active. Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Texas lost five rigs and Colorado and New Mexico each declined by two. Arkansas, North Dakota, Ohio and Pennsylvania dropped one apiece. Louisiana gained three rigs, West Virginia was up two, and California and Kansas rose by one each. Alaska, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming were unchanged. __________________

Jindal’s presidential announcement to be in Kenner

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — It turns out Gov. Bobby Jindal’s presidential campaign decision won’t be announced in New Orleans exactly, but in the nearby suburb of Kenner. The Republican governor intends to announce his decision on the 2016 race June 24. Jindal’s chief political adviser, Timmy Teepell, had said last week that the event would be in New Orleans. A website set up by Jindal’s campaign exploratory committee shows the announcement will be in Kenner, at the Pontchartrain Center. When he was a congressman, Jindal lived in Kenner and represented the New Orleans suburbs. Teepell said Monday that Kenner’s location along Interstate 10 was convenient for people both in New Orleans and traveling from elsewhere. He also says it’s a short drive from the restaurant Drago’s “which has the best broiled oysters in America.” __________________

House won’t relinquish legislative authority over tuition

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lawmakers in the Louisiana House have refused to turn over tuitionsetting authority to the state’s college system management boards. House rejection Monday of the Senate-backed proposal killed a key priority of higher education leaders for the legislative session. They were seeking more auton-

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La. casino revenue up 10.9 percent

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s 15 riverboats, four racetrack slots casinos and Harrah’s landbased casino brought in more than $237.1 million in May, 10.9 percent better than the $213.9 million the gambling halls won the year before. State police released the May figures on Monday. The Baton Rouge riverboats’ combined winnings were nearly $25.4 million in May, compared with more than $25.1 million in May 2014. Winnings in the New Orleans casino market were down 5.7 percent in May when compared with the year before. Lake Charles saw its winnings increase by 46.7 percent from May 2014. Shreveport-Bossier City was up 0.7 percent, with the six riverboat casinos and the slots at the Harrah’s racetrack bringing in nearly $66.8 million. The Opelousas market, represented by the slots at Evangeline Downs, was up by 2.1 percent to $8.6 million. __________________

State wildlife dept. launches text notification system

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is now offering a text message notification system for those interested in receiving recreational or commercial fishing news. Text message notifications will be sent regarding season openings and closures, regulation changes and meeting announcements. To sign up for recreational fishing text alerts visit www.fishla.org/textalert-sign-up and to sign up for commercial fishing text alerts visit www.wlf.louis iana.gov/textalert-signup . __________________

State prosecutors arrest 2 caregivers over Medicaid payments

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — State prosecutors say two caregivers in unrelated cases have been accused of illegally billing for Medicaid services not done. Attorney General Buddy Caldwell says 64-year-old Elaine Breaux, from Raceland, was arrested Monday and booked with a single count of Medicaid fraud. She allegedly submitted

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The Senate is seeking a much higher tobacco tax rate that also would sweep in more types of tobacco products than the House sought. Also, the House disagrees with the Senate’s plan to make deeper reductions to Louisiana’s generous film tax credit program. The Senate also created a new $50 fee increase on car buyers. Sen. Karen Carter Peterson, D-New Orleans, was one of a few Democratic senators who opposed the budget proposal. She described it as “like writing a check and not knowing how much money is in the account” because it balances only if the House agrees to raise the same amount of revenue as the Senate did with a separate set of more than a dozen tax measures. “It’s very irresponsible to pass a budget without knowing how much money we have. And today we don’t know how much money we have,” she said. More than $500 million of the budget proposal would be tied to patchwork financing not expected to be available a year later — down from $1.2 billion this year, but still assuring the budget negotiations start with new gaps next year. “I don’t like a piecemeal approach to it, but I can’t do anything about that right now,” Donahue said. Tax changes approved by the House would have raised about $615 million. Adjustments to the bills by senators would add at least

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$200 million on top of that. The House used its revenue increases to protect higher education from cuts. The Senate used its additional money to fill gaps in the LSU hospital privatization deals and to keep the LSU medical schools in New Orleans and Shreveport from absorbing millions in insurance and retiree costs from the privatization deals. Generating complaints in the House is the Senate’s removal of a proposed $36 million inflationary increase in spending for K-12 public schools to pay for other programs. Online: House Bill 1 can be found at www.legis.la.gov Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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This portion of the flood protection system has been raised from a height of approximately 11 feet to 13 feet. Work in the Adam “Ted” Gisclair floodgates in Larose has raised the gates to a height of 13 feet from an original height of eight feet. These improvements complimented work done on the Intracoastal Canal floodwall where sheet piles were installed to bring the wall to a height of 13 feet above sea level from an original height of seven feet. On the east side of Bayou Lafourche, from Holy Rosary school to the Intracoastal Canal, sheet piles will be placed on the bayou batture, bringing the flood

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protection there from a current height of eight feet to a height of 13 feet once work is completed. Improvements are also taking place on the levee segment from the Delta Farms area to near Clovelly. Work here is bringing the levee from a height of 10 feet to 13 feet. Work in the Clovelly area on that portion of levee was recently completed and consisted of raising that levee segment to 13 feet as well. One of the first completed projects on this round of levee improvements took place on the east side section between the Clovelly area and Breton Canal in Galliano. The levee here was raised from a height of nine feet to a current height of 13 feet over two years ago. Only a few months of work remain on improvements on the east side section between Breton Canal and the LOOP area in Galliano. This $4 million project will raise this levee segment from some 10 feet to 14 feet once completed. Work was completed a few years ago on the section from the LOOP area south to the Yankee Canal in the Golden Meadow area. Levee heights here were raised from 10 feet to approximately 15 feet and several years ago the segment of levee from Yankee Canal south to the Leon Theriot floodgates was raised from 11 feet to 16 feet. “We’re spending money in all areas to try and keep the levee system as top notch as possible. We always try to spend our resources wisely and in the best manner possible,” said Curole.

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“In a Small Pond” By Leroy Martin

Political Wars VII

The first primary of the 1952 election was over. Defeated candidates were licking their wounds as surviving candidates prepared for the second primary. Still standing when the smoke cleared were: (I= Incumbent.) Carlos Spaht vs. Robert Kennon for Governor, Clyde Caillout vs. Leonard Toups for Senator, (A.O. Rappelet was running for Governor) Frank Ducos (I) vs. Clinton Cheramie for Sheriff (Both South Lafourche natives), Max Rizan (I) vs. Dave Robichaux for Assessor Raoul Legendre (I) vs. Ambroise Landry for Clerk of Court,

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From the Raceland poolside, he was taken to Ocshner St. Anne Hospital, where doctors got the boy’s pulse back, but not his breathing.

(Alvin Louviere and Jeanne Coulon had been eliminated) Dick Guidry and R.J. Soignet vs. Harvey Peltier, Jr. and Eugene Goaux for Representative. Dr. Philip Robichaux had been elected Coroner. The primary had been nasty, especially the Sheriff and Coroner races and predictions were that the second primary would be worse. The predictions were correct. Crowds at rallies became massive and the candidates were in full combat mode, exchanging the usual jibs and jabs, smears and accusations, very common for the time...UNTIL: The Times-Picayune

Clockwise from top left: Bob Kennon, Carlos Spaht, Clinton Cheramie, Frank Ducos -Picture not available, Dick Guidry, R. J. Soignet, Unopposed Sheriff Webre, Dave Robichaux, Leonard Toups Clyde Caillout, Dr. Philip Robichaux, Ambroise Landry

broke a story about Earl Long distributing state insurance fees and policies among his supporters in the insurance business, some of whom were candidates in Lafourche. The accused candidates refuted the allegations of illegality vigorously…. just conducting business as usual they claimed. Legal or not no one will ever know since charges were never brought up but in today’s vernacular it did not pass the “smell test”. The “All

Parish” candidates knew a good political issue when they heard one and they lashed out at the recipients and the Governor’s favoritism. It was probably the cause of one candidate’s defeat. I don’t defend the action, after all I was opposed to Earl Long, but what Governor does not favor their supporters? A few days later I woke up to a knock on my door, and in walked Clinton Cheramie, Dave Robichaux and Dick Guidry. Dave said, “We need a campaign

Medical personnel then flew Owen to Ocshner Medical Center in New Orleans for further treatment. After two days of efforts, the boy was taken from life support and pronounced dead on June 1. Owen’s mom said words

can’t fully explain the gratitude she has for all of the professionals who made attempts to save her son’s life. ‘We wanted to thank the first responders who were on scene giving every ounce of their effort to save our baby,” Sarah Matherne said. “I have never been so humbled by people willing to give everything they had for someone they didn’t even know. I don’t know all of your names, but I do know that our boy is praying for you all in Heaven right now for your selflessness. We also thank each and every member of the medical staff at each hospital who poured their hearts and souls into their work to give Owen the best chance he could to survive. “Every last person was completely amazing, and I can’t say enough about them.” The father agreed with Sarah’s sentiment and said the past few days have shown him how powerful pure faith can be in one’s life. Nicholas Matherne said the pain that comes with Owen’s death hurts so bad. But through faith in God and belief in the paradise of

Heaven, a jolt of comfort and peace is able to be experienced by those grieving the tragedy. Owen is the oldest of three kids in the family. He has a 5-year-old brother named Eli and a 2-year-old brother named Jack. The mother is seven months pregnant for another Matherne boy, who will be named Cole. “While we are experiencing sorrow now because he has left us, we know he is truly happy, and his smile will continue to brighten our days for years to come,” Nicholas Matherne said. “We believe Owen truly understood how special God’s gift of life to him was, and he treasured it each and every day. “We ask that you continue to pray for us, as we will most certainly need prayers. We pray for all of you and hope that you all hold your babies tight tonight and always.”

song about the insurance check scandal” (his words) and I agreed. A hit song of the day was “Shrimp Boats is acoming”. I wrote new lyrics and called it “Insurance Checks is a-coming.” Below is a sample in which I choose not to use names in this article because over the years, political alliances have changed, enemies became friends, tickets were abandoned for individual candidacies and the public frowns on those tactics today. “Insurance checks is acoming, the mail man’s in sight, insurance checks is a-coming there’s a shrimp boil tonight. Won’t you hurry, hurry Uncle Earl (insert accused) and (insert accused) want their checks to come in. (Insert accused) and (insert accused) are waiting the same.” On the flip side I used “Bye Bye (insert accused sheriff candidate) instead of “Bye Bye Black Bird,” a 1920’s hit song. This was hardball politics and both sides played it. We recorded the songs at a small studio owned by a sound truck operator who was hired for the purpose of playing them all over the parish, but when he heard them it, he quit. “I ain’t driving the truck with those songs! Somebody will get sued or

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shot,” he said and left. No one wanted to drive, so Dave Robichaux, who was footing the bill said, “I’ll drive the truck.” The next day the truck had a millionaire driver rolling it all over the parish, even in front of the opposing candidates’ homes. Today’s election campaigns are a shadow of their former selves; March breezes compared to yesterday’s hurricanes, dramatic events in an otherwise routine and sometimes dull life. Assessors and Clerks of Court are seldom challenged and in recent elections even a councilman and several school board members enjoyed a “free ride”. Our Sheriff, Craig Webre, who has brought stability and order to the office is serving his present term after having been reelected unopposed, which, in my research has not happened in over eighty years. Are campaigns less fun today? Some think so but a tough campaign is no fun for the candidate. My son Mike and I were certainly grateful for the three unopposed terms we both had as your Assessors. Though I will admit, those older days were certainly more exciting. BYE NOW!

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“I think that’s just my competitive nature coming out in me,” Poche said of the five runners he stranded in scoring position in the first six innings. “I don’t have the most dominant pitches, so I just kind of gut up and just execute.” Shortstop Alex Bregman, LSU’s top pro prospect, ended an 0-for-15 slump with a two-out, tworun single in the eighth, and Conner Hale added a tworun triple as the Tigers (5310) remained unbeaten in the NCAA Tournament. “We’re going to be very confident in Omaha,” Bregman said. “We deserve to be there.” Poche (9-1), a sophomore lefty, allowed five hits and walked one before he was relieved after allowing his only run. “He just rose up and made some really big pitches at key times, but that’s his M.O.,” LSU coach Paul Mainieri said. “When

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he gets in jams, he just has that innate ability to come up with the big pitch when he needs it and he did that all night tonight.” Louisiana-Lafayette starter Gunner Leger (6-5) appeared to be in complete control through 7 1/3 innings, having thrown only 70 pitches before Scivicque crushed a cut fastball over the left-field bleachers. “You make one bad pitch and that guy hits it 400 feet,” lamented Leger, a freshman lefty. “That changes the complexion of the game right there.” Bregman’s first hit of the NCAA Tournament gave the Tigers a 3-0 lead, and Hale’s triple to right off of reliever Dylan Moore made it 5-0. Louisiana-Lafayette, which had used a five-run, ninth-inning rally to pull out its NCAA regional opener nine days earlier, entered the ninth down 6-1 and scored twice before LSU reliever Parker Bugg induced Blake Trahan’s game-ending pop-up to first. That sent LSU players streaming onto the field in celebration as they received what has become a fairly familiar send-off to Omaha from jubilant fans packing the stadium. Leger was showing masterful control through the first six innings, when he allowed only just two hits on 67 pitches with no walks. He also had help in the field, particularly from center fielder Kyle Clement, who made consecutive diving catches in left-center in the fourth inning, robbing Bregman of what would have been his first hit of the tournament on the second one. But the good contact Bregman made on that atbat turned out to be a harbinger of more good swings to come when he stepped to the plate with runners on second and third and twoout in the eighth. Cajuns coach Tony Robichaux said he made the call not to walk the bases loaded and instead pitch to Bregman, who is expected to be a top-five overall pick in Monday’s Major League Baseball draft. “I saw what Gunner had done with him the whole game and felt he was my guy,” Robichaux said. “He hit a two-hopper back up the middle. I stuck with my freshman because I believe in him.” Louisiana-Lafayette was tantalizingly close to scoring the first runs of the game in the bottom of the sixth when the Cajuns had runners on first and second and Robichaux called a double-steal. It nearly

worked, but the pitch was fouled off. Shortly afterward, Tyler Girouard lined out and Joe Robbins was doubled off at second to end that threat. “We just never could get a timely hit,” Robichaux said. “Credit Poche for that. When he had to make big pitches, he made them.” NOTES: Mainieri had

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Multiple checkpoints planned for this week

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct multiple checkpoints this week in Lafourche Parish. Deputies will first conduct the weekly seat belt checkpoint during the daylight hours on Wednesday, June 10. Then on Friday, June 12, deputies will conduct another seat belt checkpoint followed by a DWI checkpoint on Friday night in Lafourche Parish, which will continue, into the early morning hours of Saturday, June 13. During the seat belt checkpoints, deputies will be checking motorists for seat belt and safety seat violation as well as other violations such as expired inspection tags. During the DWI checkpoint, deputies will be looking for drivers who are possibly impaired while checking for other traffic safety issues. Motorists suspected of DWI who refuse to submit to a Breathalyzer test will lose their driver’s license for one year (first offense). For a second offense, the penalty increases to two years. Anyone convicted of a DWI offense while their driver’s license is suspended because of another DWI offense will face automatic prison time. Lafourche Parish is also a “no refusal all the time” parish, meaning if a suspected drunk driver refuses a Breathalyzer test, deputies will seek a search warrant to have that person’s blood tested.

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the initials LB written on his purple LSU hat. He said he did it after reading an email Sunday morning from a close friend of Staff Sgt. Lance Bergeron, a Louisiana native and National Guardsman who died recently in a helicopter training flight in the Florida panhandle. Mainieri said he’d give the cap to Berg-

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Iraq without the support of the United Nations?” Just as the president begins to answer, the recess bell rings and he says they’ll continue afterward. Twenty-five minutes later the kids come back to class. “Where were we?” says the President. “Oh, yes … do you kids have any questions?” Another boy raises his hand and says, “I have three questions: First, why did you invade Iraq without support from the U.N.? Second, why did the recess bell go off 30 minutes early? And third, where is my buddy Joe?”

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Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $700/mth, $700/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ Trailer For Rent: Quiet place/quiet person! No pets, no children, 1 br, 1 ba, furn., $650/mth, $400/dep. Utilities/cable included. Call 985-6913104 for application. Only quiet/clean people apply please. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 1 b, w/appl., w/d, huge yard, shed, water pd., Galliano area. Available May 27th. Call 985-2911545 or 985-6772975. _________________ House For Rent: Larose area. 3 br, 2 ba, newly renovated, brick home, new stainless appl., granite tops, w/d, hardwood, etc. Call Chelsie at Remax for your showing. 985637-1615. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, stove, refrig., w/d, located in Cut Off, $700/mth, $500/dep. FMI call 985-6657621. Taking applications. Can show any day after 3 pm. _________________ House For Rent: 1 br, 1 ba. No smoking, no pets. All appl. $700/mth, $500/dep. Call 632-4723. _________________ For Rent: Partially furnished 1BR with washer / dryer and carport. Single person only, no pets, no smoking. $750/dep. and $750/rent. 985232-1771 or 985-2624715 _________________

Cottage Style House For Rent: Cozy 2BR, full bath, living, kitchen, dining, with adjacent suite. Suite includes washer / dryer, bath, high ceilings and closet. Private drive, lots of yard space and patio. Very quiet. Located on Hwy. 1, 1/8 mile north of Larose Elem. School. FMI call 985258-0671. _________________ House For Rent in Galliano: 3 br. $875/mth, partially furn., no pets. Call 475-7763 or 6377763. _________________ House For Rent: 115 West 58th St. in Cut Off. 3BR / 2Ba., all new appliances and dishwasher, central A/C and Heat. $1100/mo plus deposit. 258-8082 _________________ Trailer For Rent in Larose, 2 br, central air/heat, utilities pd, partly furn., $800/mth, $600/dep. Call 985696-0818. _________________ Double Wide Trailer For Rent in Larose, 3 br, 2 ba, no pets. $825/mth, $600/dep. FMI call 985-6933291. _________________ 1 Single Apt. For Rent: all utilities included, w/d provided, no pets allowed, no smoking. $675/mth, $500/dep. Call 985798-5800. _________________ Apt. For Rent: New very clean, 2 br, good neighborhood, tree shaded yard, nice deck, all utilities pd. $650/mth, no deposit. Call 985-258-7735. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Larose on lg. lot, 2 br, 2 ba. $850/mth, $850/dep. Call 985691-1367 and leave voice mail. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, no smoking, no pets, with appl., pd. water. Cut Off area. $950/mth, $600/dep. Call 985-632-4723. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, kitchen, living rm, utility rm, central air/heat, located in Cut Off. No pets. Call 985-696-6231. _________________

Boo

BOATS

Fishing Vessel L & M For Sale: 47x16, steel hull. FMI call 985-6914008. Asking $45,000. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: June 11, 13, 14, from 9 am to 5 pm at 185 E. 74th Place. New swimsuits, sunscreen, everything for pool, including pools, beach towels, sandals, TV’s, toys. Come check us out. Weather permitting. ________________ Indoor Sale (mostly furniture), Thurs. June 11, 7 am till 1 pm, at 15392 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. 985-278-0122. _________________ Yard Sale: Thurs. June 11 at 184 E. 72nd St., Cut Off. 8 am to 2 pm. Lots of new items, lots of everything. _________________

K-Mar Supply Fourchon and Cut Off Locations

Stock Person

is now accepting applications for a Full Time

(Free transportation to and from work)

Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon (NAPA, Next Door to Truck Stop)

Now Hiring Experienced

Cake Decorators

Boo Legendre

AMERICAN REALTY USA 200 Hwy 3161, Cut Off, LA

985-696-7377

Commercial Property

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

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

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

MLS 116383: 21118 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. Located just north of the flood gates. This property was once a church and is now converted into a bunk house that can house 40 people. It’s 4,188 sqft. and sits on a 266’ x 841’ lot. $500,000.

985-325-7107

Kim Blanchard

Panky Christen, Broker

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

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

MLS 113721: Old Rouse’s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in Lockport. 17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land included, new roof. $299,000. MLS 112503: This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96’ road frontage. $100,000.

80 x 180 lot

Furnished, Walk-In Ready

$260,000

American Realty USA

MLS 114683: This metal building on a slab is located at 19291 Hwy. 308 in Golden Meadow. It is currently being used as storage. It has plenty of parking and a 40’ x 25’ covered parking area. It also includes a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. It’s an unrestricted zone on an 86’ x 165’ lot and is great for a boat company. $125,000 MLS 108857: Over 3 acres of unrestricted property with a limestone base. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage. Located by new lift bridge in Larose, south of Intracoastal. Prime location with quick access to Hwy. 3235. $1.2 million. Possible lease option available.

Call Boo Legendre

985-696-7377

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

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516 Justin, St. in Lockport

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

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Panky Christen - Broker / Owner

Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. and days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs paid related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux. EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Cashier & Manager Trainees. Call 985-632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985-632-7305. _________________ Part Time Breakfast Attendant Needed. Apply at Best Western, 17026 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. No phone calls please. _________________

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

Runner

Full Time Position Applicants must be reliable and have a clean driving record. Will be required to transport personnel, visitors, supplies, equipment and / or groceries to various locations. Will also be required to make overnight drives and extended trips requiring irregular hours. Other duties will be assigned as needed.

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

Full Time Position

7,632 sqft. Plenty parking plus bayouside property

17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land

HELP WANTED

Joe’s Environmental has immediate openings for Class A CDL Drivers. X-Endorsement & Hazmat required. Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. Apply within hours of 9 am till 2 pm & the contact number is 985-632-5592. _________________ Triple Son Farm Transport is accepting applications for Exp. CDL 18 Wheeler Driver. Offering pd. vacation, health ins., 401K. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 W. Main, Cut Off. _________________ Clerical/Sales Person Needed for an Insurance Agency in the South Lafourche area. Send resume to: Help Wanted, P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Cheramie Marine, LLC is looking to hire Cleaning Personnel 2 days a wk. Please apply at 11603 Hwy. 308, Larose, or online at cheramiemarine.com. _________________ Joe’s Septic has immediate openings for Class B CDL Driver with excavator & backhoe exp. Health & retirement benefits included. Immediate openings are also available for field helpers. Full benefits. Must pass drug screening. Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off, LA 70345 between 9 am – 2 pm. Any questions call 985-632-5592. _________________

QHSE Superintendent

The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano

Huge Carport Sale, Wed. & Thurs., June 10 & June 11 at 325 W. 57th St. _________________

Accepting Applications for

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE

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

MLS 114010: 170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose. New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $85,000.

Call Tara at 985-696-3397

Commercial Building For Sale 3,476 sqft. Commercial Building Along Hwy. 308 in Cut Off

Fax: 985-693-8282

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Each office is independently owned and operated.

MLS 116391: 22801 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. This property was the Louisiana Shrimp & Packing Co. This huge building is 36,613 sqft., it has work areas, cooler storage, freezer storage, shipping and receiving docks, fuel service dock, 120 ton ice plant, a 1200 ft. dock along Bayou Lafourche and much more! $3,000,000. MLS 115650: Located in Larose on the East side of Hwy. 3235, Approximately 1.7 acres with 273 ft. of road frontage, land is cleared with a dirt pad already in place, great location. $80,000.

Excellent Pay & Benefits

985-665-6355

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

Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

9 foot Lifting A Frame For Sale with 2 ton chain fall, $600; new front & rear bumpers for 2014 Chevy 3500 Dually pick up truck, $300 ea. Call 985-6917267, leave message. _________________

55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ Free Foundation Cement Blocks Call 985-696-8283. _________________ 2 Plot Mausoleum For Sale in Golden Meadow at Our Lady of Prompt Succor: Asking $4300. FMI call 985-475-7966. _________________ 2003 Yamaha 400 Big Bear For Sale: $2200. Call 985-2782947. _________________ 271 GM Generator For Sale: 20KW. $2500 OBO. Call 984258-4641. _________________

Must meet TWIC Card requirements & have Driver’s License.

985-325-7107

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

MERCHANDISE

˚Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 ea. or $8 ea. for 15 or more. Call 985-693-7229 FMI. _________________

See Brandi • No Phone Calls Please! Must Speak English!

Each office is independently owned & operated.

American Realty USA

Apt. For Rent in Larose, 1 br, on W. 14th St. $600/mth, $600/dep. Call 985991-8119. _________________ Triple Wide Mobile Home For Rent, beautiful 64x41, 4 br, 3 ba, front & back porch, 2287 sq. ft. living area, 1 acre of land, fireplace, quiet area, located 245 E. 40th St., Cut Off. Ready to move on Oct. 5. $1500/mth, $1000/dep. Call 985258-5002. _________________ House For Rent: E. 161st St., Galliano. 2 br, 1 ba, outside utility, sm. yard, includes w/d, stove, refrig., 1-2 people only. $700/mth, $500/dep. Call 985-677-6048. _________________ House For Rent: 17678 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. 3 br, 1.5 ba, all new appl. & dishwasher, w/d, hardwood floors, central ac/heat. $1250/mth. Call 985-258-8082. _________________ House For Rent: Unfurnished, 2 br, 1 ba, located at 170 McCloud Rd., Lockport. $600/mth, plus damage and utility deposit. $1100. Call 985-5322541, ext. 17. _________________ House For Purchase or For Rent: $58,000 FIRM. Now taking applications for a 2 br, 1 ba, no pets, no smoking, $750/mth, $750/dep. Call 985632-4801. _________________

Office: 985-693-7229

If you are a group of employees working in the local area and are looking for Cajun hospitality then come see us at Louisiana Leisure Resort 18076 HWY 3235. Sites and Cabins for rent. Ammenities included. 3 miles from Walmart. 15 miles from Fourchon. We offer Company Packages for all the hard workers out there. Please call Crystal or Gina for more info.

985-325-4006

Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy professional who is self-motivated and reliable. This position will require the ideal candidate to be available both during working hours and after hours in the event of an emergency and possibly a rotation schedule as needed. Applicant must have 5 years of experience in maritime/dredging safety. 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

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Candlewood Suites of Cut Off is currently hiring for a full-time and part-time front desk agent. All positions have open flexible availability including weekends and holidays. Reliable transportation is necessary. If you feel you would be a good fit, please apply in person at Candlewood Suites Cut Off, 287 Hwy. 3162, Cut Off, LA 70345. No phone calls will be taken. Only serious applicants. _________________

S u p e r i o r Shipyard is looking for an Equipment Mechanic with experience on heavy machinery. Apply in person at 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357 or send resume to tcreel@superiorshipyard.com. Must be able to maintain and repair misc. yard equipment. Scheduled days cover Monday - Friday. Weekends and holidays are required. Competitive pay - DOE, and benefits. Superior Shipyard offers competitive pay, health and other benefits.

_________________

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galliano is currently hiring for a full time Front Desk Agent, fill in Night Auditor & full time Night Auditor. Full time night auditor is a 40/hr. week position that requires overnight (11 pm-7 am) availability. All positions must have completely open flexible availability including weekends and holidays. Reliable trans. necessary. If you feel you would be a good fit please apply in person at the hotel, no phone calls will be taken. Only serious applicants. _________________ EmployUs will be taking applications on Thurs., June 11 at the South Lafourche Library from 10 to 3. We are looking for riggers, welders, general labor, forklift operators, warehouse workers, etc. 2 forms of ID will be needed. _________________

Bent’s RV in Boutte, needs exp. Sales Professionals. Unlimited Commission Pay Plan and enjoy a Fun Working Environment. This is an opportunity to make over $100K per year. Qualifications: Proven success in sales with a winning attitude, willingness to learn all about campers & the camping lifestyle, reliable, highly motivated, strong work ethic with the ability to work independently, strong communications skills, verbal & written, ability to listen & provide solutions to ultimately finalize sales, basic computer skills. Please email a cover letter & resume to Brian@ BentsRV.com telling us why you want this career opportunity & believe that you will be successful. _________________ Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raceland is currently hiring for a full-time and part-time front desk agent. All positions have open flexible availability including weekends and holidays. Reliable transportation is necessary. If you feel you would be a good fit, please apply in person at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raceland at 4716 La. Hwy 1, Raceland, LA 70394. No phone calls will be taken. Only serious applicants. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring Part Time Desk Clerk. Must be able to work all shifts. Ins. & 401K benefits after qualification period is reached. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________ Reliable Service, Inc. now taking applications. Must have TWIC card, transportation. Apply within 17958 W. Main, Galliano. No Phone Calls. _________________ Huddle House of Galliano is now hiring Servers & Cooks, all shifts available. Also seeking resumes for Overnight Management. Apply within. 985-325-4900. _________________

SERVICES

I Do Babysitting In My Home in Lockport. FMI call 985227-1936. _________________

Free Pick Up For Old / Junk Cars

Cash Paid for Junk Cars Dead or Alive!

985-637-0164 Call Brad Watson

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!! Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily. Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.

Call Linda or Penny for details:

448-7623

Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ GOT LEAKS? Call LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner.

Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, Inc. Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, counter tops, showers, sheet rock, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. Licensed & insured 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis J. Orgeron, Jr., owner at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron@gmail.com _________________ Need A Plumber? Make sure they have a Louisiana State Plumbing License & company insurance. It is illegal & dangerous for anyone to perform plumbing work on your property who does not hold a current license. Many in our community have fell victim to so-called “plumbers” who are unlicensed and/or uninsured. Visit SPBLA.com for an update roster of licensed plumbers. _________________

Barrios Carpentry

We do it all! Custom bathroom and kitchens, tile work, flooring, electrical, sheetrock, painting and and all renovations and additions 985-691-8126 or 985-696-5560 _________________

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

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner.

Scott’s Coastal Windows **SPECIAL** Buy 8 or more windows and get 1 free! Replacement Windows & Doors Repairs Free Estimates Owner: Nick Scott, Window & Door Installer, Licensed & Insured. Call Us Today! 985-128-0672 We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express. _________________

Swimming Lessons

Certified swimming instructor Lisa Breaux - over 25 years experience working with adults and children of all ages. FMI 985-637-1138 _________________ Tutoring: Elementary certified (1-8) educator with Master’s Degree offering tutoring services. $40/hr. Contact 985-798-7041. _________________

LaBove Plumbing

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

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner. _________________

Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ Curry’s Painting Services New construction, remodels, interior-exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing, new & repair. Exp. Call 985-258-0465 or 985-258-6414. _________________ Swimming Lessons: Teacher certified in lifesaving, swimming & CPR. Yrs. of exp. dealing with children of all levels of swimming, including beginners. Children must be potty trained. Heated pool. Summer session-lessons taught morning or afternoon during June & July. Classes for adult ladies are also offered. FMI call Mona at 985-693-7040. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________

Need Your Shingled Roof Changed? Protect your home from worn shingles. Call Kenny at Quality Construction of Lafourche, LLC. 985693-3332 _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ 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. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Hate To Paint? Call Color Creation! Indoor /Outdoor painting. New or old construction. Reasonable rates. Call 985-2589591. _________________ Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children ages infant to school age. Call 985-696-2901, ask for Lee. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator. 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. _________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 E. Main St. in Larose. _________________

PETS

Free Kittens: 985258-3805. _________________

Credentials:

Qualifications & Experience: At least five years’ experience in a position of comparable financial responsibilities. Adequate experience in human resources administration & risk management. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or CPA required. Master’s Degree in Business Administration preferred.

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with qualifications & experience Louisiana State Employment benefits including retirement and 100% employer paid medical insurance

Applications: Pick Up: Greater Lafourche Port Commission Admin Office, 16829 East Main Galliano, LA 70354, Call: (985) 632-6701, Online: www.portfourchon.com; Email: cindyd@portfourchon.com The Greater Lafourche Port Commission offers “at-will” employment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com

OBITUARIES

CARROLL ANGERON Carroll A. Angeron, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at the age of 74. A visitation was held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off on Friday, June 5 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose at 2:00 p.m. on Friday with burial in the church cemetery. Carroll is survived by his wife of 57 years, Audrey Guidroz Angeron; 2 daughters, Tamy Lasseigne (Bud) and Pam Pitre (David); 3 sons, Reese Angeron (Stephanie), Roddy Angeron (Mattie) and Reggie Angeron (Rachael); 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren with 3 great-grandchildren on the way; brother, Kirk Angeron (Angela); sisters, Shari David (Hilton) and Trudy Pierce (Farrell). He is preceded in death by his parents, Julian Angeron and Clara Pitre Angeron; father-inlaw, Edward Guidroz and mother-in-law, Mae Guidroz. Carroll was a family man who especially loved being a paw to his grandchildren; he enjoyed working outside and was an avid NASCAR fan. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is entrusted with arrangements. ____________________________

MERVIN TROSCLAIR Mervin P. Trosclair, 77, a native of Larose, and resident of Mathews, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015. Visitation was held at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 9, from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic with burial to follow at Holy Savior Catholic Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Merlin Trosclair; daughters, Paulette T. Alario (Craig), Janiece T. Carlos (Woody); grandson, Shane Alario (Gretchen); great-grandchildren, Collin and Sadie Alario; brothers, Lloyd and John Trosclair; sisters, Lois Smith and Joyce Hebert. He is preceded in death by his parents, Philbert & Ida Fonseca Trosclair; brothers, Fleming, Abel, Freddie, Irvin & Philbert Trosclair, Jr.; sisters, Lydia Allemand, Shirley Bonvillian, Emily Cheramie & Pearl Bourgeois. Mervin was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping. He loved to dance and also loved spending quality time with his family and friends. Mr. Trosclair was known as the filé man and in lieu of flowers the family request donation to charities of your choice. ____________________________

Obituaries are placed online immediately once received in office.

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HONOR YOUR

FATHER

The Greater Lafourche Port Commission is looking for a DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Responsibilities:

The Director of Finance is part of the executive leadership team and reports to the Executive Director. He/she prepares, monitors and controls the Port’s operating and capital budgets; manages the Port’s investment portfolio; advises the Executive Director and Commission on the financial feasibility of projects; directs the Port’s Accounting, Human Resources, and Risk Management functions; works with the Executive Director in negotiations with customers and tenants; reports to the commission monthly on operating results; monitors cash to determine if/when the Port needs to issue debt; and works with an independent CPA in preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

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BECKY TORGRIMSON Becky “Mrs. Becky” Gordon Torgrimson, a native of Ponchatoula and a resident of Morgan City lost her battle to cancer on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Houma. Becky is survived by her husband of 43 years, Reggy Torgrimson; one son, Sean Torgrimson Sr. and his wife, Crystal; four brothers, Charles Gordon and his wife, Cathy, Preston Joseph Gordon, Adam P. “Buddy” Gordon Jr., and David Allan Nettles; two sisters, Frances Gordon Rodrigue and her husband, Gus, and Sheila Ann Marshall and her husband, Ronnie; one brother-in-law, Rocky Torgrimson and his wife, Becky of Burney, CA; three sister-in-law, Connie Torgrimson, Cindy Broadway, and Denise Glover; seven grandchildren, Brittany Torgrimson, Jessica Torgrimson, Lesley Torgrimson, Lynze Belle, Noah Belle, Sean Torgrimson Jr., and Grant Andrew Torgrimson; three great grandchildren, Bailey Torgrimson, Mia and Emma Torgrimson and numerous nieces and nephews. She was reunited with her son, Les Torgrimson; her father, Adam P. Gordon Sr.; her mother, Walburgia Rebecca LeBlanc; her fatherin-law, Eugene Olaf Norman Torgrimson; her mother-in-law, Virginia Reagan; and her step-father-in-law, William Reagan. Devoted to her family and friends, Ms. Becky was a people person who gave freely to others. She was the type of person who would clean the table at the restaurant…next to her. Mrs. Becky was known as a giving woman who made lasting impressions on those she met. Hobbies for Mrs. Becky included camping, sailing, and pretty much an outdoor activity. Though she didn’t like small spaces, Becky became certified to Scuba Dive and once sky dived with her son. (He said he threw her from the plane). She had a wonderful sense of humor and a lot of energy. She loved ballroom dancing and her favorite words were seriously, and I kid you not. Ms. Becky was very business oriented which showed when she managed the family business, Crew Service. Visitation was observed on Tuesday, June 9, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and again on Wednesday, June 10, from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home. Ms. Becky was laid to rest in the Morgan City Mausoleum. ____________________________

Arrest reports 10-A

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. JUNE 4, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shawn Taplet, 18, Raceland. Simple burglary of inhabited dwelling. Thibodaux Police Department Anthony Noel, Jr., 25, Thibodaux. Possession of crack cocaine. Darnell Ellis, 62, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Dexter Davis, 25, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts), theft (2 cts). Derek Adams, 38, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment. JUNE 5, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Lee Eichler, 20, Thibodaux. Violation of protective order, telephone comm. harassment. Kyron Folse, 18, Raceland. Contempt of court, criminal trespass-immovable structure, attempted armed robbery felony). Markeith Ronell Franklin, 32, Raceland. Contempt of court. Shane Paul Trahan, Jr., 25, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Richard Charles Strickland, 43, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Ross Eymard, 47, Luling. Contempt of court (3 cts). Jermie Charles, 26, Galliano. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation (felony).

Thibodaux Police Department Byron Smith, 24, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. JUNE 6, 2015 Golden Meadow Police Department Nicolas Lyons, 20, Galliano. Contempt of court. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kerry Pitre, Jr., 27, Thibodaux. Parole warrant. Ted Barnes, Jr., 57, Thibodaux. Possession with intent to dist. hydrocodone. Graylin Williams, Jr., 32, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endangerment, poss. of firearm by convicted felon, domestic abuse aggravated assault child endangerment law. Amanda Marie Avila, 30, Galliano. Contempt of court (3 cts). Louisiana State Police Timothy D. Griffin, 48, Galliano. DWI 2nd offense, failure to drive on right side of road. JUNE 7, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jude Damian Cantrelle, Jr., 22, Larose. Contempt of court. Antonio Martinez, 54, Bayou Blue, Disturbing the peace, battery of a police officer. Trevor Michael Cheramie, 34, Larose. Contempt of court. Christopher Harris, 28, Raceland. Contempt of court. Reginald A. Ordoyne, 42, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (3 cts). Robbie Anthony Naccio, 28, Cut Off. Domestic abuse battery, simple criminal damage to property. Derrick Brown, 38, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery. Fernando Gomez, 30, Boutte. Possession of alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle, driving on roadway laned for traffic, poss. of cocaine, driver must be licensed. Harbor Police Larry Joens, 45, Golden Meadow. Aggravated battery with dangerous weapon, disturbing the peace, appearing in an intoxicated condition, aggravated assault. Louisiana State Police Norman Clement, 71, Thibodaux. DWI 1st offense, careless operation.

Bid notice

Sealed bids for supplying limestone, sand, and/or other suitable approved material used for site development for a period of six (6) months from July 15, 2015 – January 14, 2016 to be delivered and tailgate spread in the Galliano and Fourchon areas as directed by the Commission will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission located at 16829 East Main, Galliano, LA 70354 until 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. Any bids submitted must be on the forms obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. Sealed bids can be hand delivered, mailed to P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354 or submitted online through the website address below. Copies of detailed proposal may be examined online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfp.php?cid=68 or obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission in person or by calling 985-632-6701. The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, and to waive informalities. CHETT CHIASSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION 5/20/15 6/3/15 6/10/15

Public notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The Greater Lafourche Port Commission is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to any parties interested in leasing or acquiring other rights in property located in Port Fourchon, the South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport, and the South Lafourche Airport Industrial Park. The Commission’s intent is to place its available property into productive use, in accordance with its Master Plan recommendations, in a manner which generates commensurate revenue for the Commission, provides optimum utilization, and generates substantial community benefits. Interested parties may obtain copies of more detailed Requests for Proposals by calling 985-632-6701 or visiting the Commission’s website at www.portfourchon.com. These Requests for Proposals provide updated, detailed maps of property available for proposals and a general overview of the Commission’s lease expectations for its property. Sealed proposals must be received at the Commission Administration Building at 16829 East Main Street in Galliano, Louisiana on or before the last day of the month by 4:30 p.m. CST for consideration at the following month’s regular board meeting. The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all proposals at its discretion. 6/10/15

Two arrested in attempted armed robbery in Raceland

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two men were arrested in connection with an attempted armed robbery in Raceland last week. Kyron Folse, 18, and Jassumen Price, 21, both of Raceland turned themselves over to authorities after learning of arrest warrants being issued. At around 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, detectives responded to the 600 block of Market Street in Raceland in reference to an attempted armed robbery. Upon arrival, deputies learned a man had just arrived at his residence when

he was confronted outside by two men wearing bandanas over their faces. The men held him at gunpoint and demanded he empty his pockets and give them whatever he had on him. At that time, a family member heard the commotion outside the residence and proceeded to exit the residence. Upon seeing the family member exit the residence, the two masked men fled the scene, firing multiple shots while fleeing. Through investigation, detectives developed Kyron Folse and Jassumen Price as suspects and obtained arrest warrants.

On Friday, June 5, after learning of the active warrants for his arrest, Folse reported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux to turn himself over to authorities. There, he was booked on warrants for Attempted Armed Robbery and Criminal Trespassing, as well as on another outstanding warrant for Contempt of Court. He is being held in lieu of $61,000 bond as set by Judge Walter I Lanier III. Then, at around 10 p.m. on Monday, June 8, Price also reported to the Detention Center and turned himself over to au-

thorities. He was booked on the warrants for Attempted Armed Robbery and Criminal Trespassing and is being held in lieu of $51,000 bond as set by Judge Lanier.

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