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Prosecuting father accused of decapitating son costly
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Organization looking for volunteers and poster child to represent our area Marc Kimball Contributing Writer
Rarely does an independent, non-profit health organization give so much back to the community it serves, but Cerebral Palsy of Louisiana certainly does! They provide free services to anyone with cerebral palsy throughout the state – services many of its clients critically need and otherwise wouldn’t have access to. Cerebral palsy is a condition that is brought on by damage to a child’s brain either during pregnancy, labor or shortly after birth. It is the most prevalent lifelong disability in the United States. It can affect a person’s ability to communicate, hear, see, talk or even walk without some type of assistance. Cerebral palsy is not a disease and should never be referred to as such – it never progress and can’t be transmitted. Many of cerebral palsy’s symptoms can be managed with therapy, training, wheelchairs, walkers and communication devices. Cerebral Palsy of Louisiana assures that anyone living with cerebral palsy within the state has access to funds needed to help cover the cost of managing this condition. Anyone with cerebral palsy living in the state qualifies for the services provided regardless of financial situation or age. Each client enrolled with CP of LA receives up to $2,000 per year to help offset their treatment costs and can be used for just about anything.
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Oh, what fun it is to ride … Fourth of July holiday weekend saw lots of sun, sand, waves, barbecues, and fireworks … even the kind that don’t go pop! Chloe Vegas finds herself in the air like a bottle rocket after the raft she was sharing with Brooke Plaisance, Hannah Gisclair and Allie Hendrix hit a wave Sunday near Grand Isle. Even though terror shows on their faces, the girls had a great time.
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — District Attorney Cam Morvant says Lafourche Parish spent more than $230,000 prosecuting a Thibodaux man accused of decapitating his disabled son. Jeremiah Wright In February, thirty-two-year-old Jeremiah Wright was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2011 death of 7-year-old Jori Lirette. He had been charged with capital murder. Lirette, who was fed through a tube, was confined to a wheelchair and required around-the-clock care. The boy, who had cerebral palsy, was killed on Aug. 14, 2011, and his severed head was found in the yard of the house Wright shared with Jori’s mother, Jesslyn Lirette. Additional remains were found in trash bags nearby. A forensic psychologist said Wright told him that he killed Jori because he thought his son was a robot. Wright told the psychologist that he “wanted to see its insides - to see what it’s made of.” After police said Wright dismembered his son, Wright told the psychologist that he “found foam at the joints and a plastic skull.” Judge John LeBlanc handed down the verdict without trial in February, after prosecutors agreed that mental illness had kept Wright from understanding he was doing something wrong. See Wright Page 6-A
Audit: $1.3M in food benefits went to dead JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — About $1.3 million in federal food card benefits were used fraudulently in Louisiana after the legal recipients died, a state audit has found. The audit looked at Louisiana Purchase food cards assigned to one-person households during the four years ending June 30, 2013. It found that 3,938 were used after the person’s death.
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The Department of Children and Family Services arranged in April to get daily death records from the state health department, Secretary Suzy Sonnier said in a reply dated June 25 and filed with the July 2 audit. She said the department is working to automate a check of Social Security numbers against people getting Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits. See Benefits Page 6-A
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Phillip Pierce, of Larose, holds two black fin tuna he caught while fishing for the Golden Meadow Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo last weekend. One of Phillip’s fish placed third in the shoreline division. Rodeo results can be found on page 6-A.
A ribbon cutting was held Monday celebrating the grand opening of the new Taco Bell restaurant, located 4720 Hwy. 1, Raceland. Along with their regular menu, Taco Bell now serves breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. weekdays, and 7 a.m. to 3 a.m., weekends. Michelle Matherne had the honors of cutting the ribbon during the grand opening. Michelle is pictured along with the restaurant general manager, employees, company senior staff and Chamber of Commerce members.
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Cake bingo, supper set for July 12
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CASA of Lafourche training to begin Thurs.
Starting on July 10, CASA of Lafourche will host a volunteer training program in Cut Off. To apply to become a CASA volunteer, call 985-446-6600 or visit www.casaoflafourche.org.
Laf. Chamber to host luncheon Thurs.
The Lafourche Chamber of Commerce’s July Bayou Briefing will feature presentations on Cyber Security. The luncheon will be held Thursday, July 10 at the Larose Civic Center. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon to follow at noon. Reservations are required. To reserve a seat call (985) 693-6700, email admin@lafourchechamber.c om or register online at www.lafourchechamber .com.
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The St. Joseph Center in Galliano will have a gumbo supper and cake bingo on Saturday, July 12 starting at 5 p.m. Take-outs will be available. The public is invited to participate.
CLHS Class of ‘04 to reunite July 12
The Central Lafourche High School Class of 2004 will host a 10-year class reunion on Saturday, July 12 from 7 - 11 p.m. at Envie in Thibodaux, Hwy. 308. Dress for the evening is casual. The reunion will include food, alcohol and music. For more information visit the CLHS Class of 2004 page on Facebook.
St. Vincent de Paul to collect items for sale
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church’s St. Vincent de Paul center will hold its annual rummage sale in the school cafeteria on July 17, 18 and 19 from 7 a.m. till 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 7 a.m. till noon on Saturday. Beginning July 12, donations will be accepted between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Donations of concession items and assistance during the sale are greatly appreciated. Proceeds from the sale will be used to continue the work of St. Vincent de Paul to help needy people in the community.
Softball tourney event set for July 18 in Larose
A softball tournament fundraiser will be held on Friday, July 18 at the
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Card social tickets to be purchased by July 16
Ladies, do you enjoy playing canasta, bridge, pedro, or other card games with friends? Register your card playing group for the Card Social sponsored by the Ladies of LaSalette at the LaSalette Center in Golden Meadow on Sunday, July 20. Fun will begin at 1 p.m. and continue until 6 p.m. A donation of $15 per person is requested. Sandwiches, drinks, coffee, hot tea and desserts will be provided. Players need to bring their cards and specific game materials. Tickets must be purchased by July 16 from Louise Adams. For more information and to register your group, contact Louise at 475-7490.
LCC to offer open swimming, lessons
The Larose Civic Center pool is now open for public swimming on Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. through August 7. Cost is $3 per day / per person or $50 per child for a summer pass. Concession items will be sold. Summer swimming lessons are also being offered at the Civic Center pool through August 1 for the cost of $85 per child. The swimming lessons consist of five one-hour lessons from 11 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. Forms can be filled out at the Larose Civic Center. Swim classes are offered for beginning, intermediate and advanced. Call 985-696-4338 or 985-6937355 to schedule swimming lessons.
fall between October 1, 2009 and September 30, 2010 in order to be eligible. Contact Debbie Cheramie at 985-693-3342 for additional information.
Info. sought for LCO Class of ‘65 reunion
Larose Cut Off High School graduates of 1965 are beginning to plan their 50-year reunion. The committee also wants to include anyone who attended LCO as a freshman (1961-62), sophomore (1962-63), junior (1963-64) or senior (1964-65), but did not actually graduate from LCO in May, 1965. Classmates are asked to contact Molly Danos Arceneaux via email at moll716@mobiletel.com or by calling 985-278-1956 or Rochelle Hebert St. Marie at 985-413-8372 to be included in the contact list.
Organizations urged to submit upcoming events
Schools, clubs and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit upcoming events to The Lafourche Gazette for free publication. To submit information, email news@TLGnewspa per.com, call the office at 985-693-7229 or drop off the information during business hours. Information should be submitted at least two weeks in advance. Visit www.thelafourchegazette.co m to view the calendar online.
Fishermen advised of dangers of flesh-eating bacteria The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is advising fishermen to be aware of the potential danger of vibrio vulnificus (V. vulnificus) bacteria that can be found in saltwater. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), V. vulnificus can cause an infection of the skin when open wounds are exposed to warm seawater often leading to skin breakdown and ulceration. Vv is often called a “flesh eating bacterium”. Persons whose immune systems are compromised are at a higher risk for invasion of the organism into the bloodstream and potentially fatal complications. The infections are fatal about 50 percent of the time. Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (LDHH) data indicates there are about 10 to 15 cases per year in the state. The majority get the infection from skin contact with sea water (80 percent) or consumption of raw seafood (20 percent). A recent study showed that people with pre-exist-
ing medical conditions were 80 times more likely to develop Vv bloodstream infections than were healthy people. Fishermen in saltwater should carry with them basic disinfectant (1 part chlorine bleach mixed with 4 parts fresh water or tincture of iodine or antibiotic ointment) and use if skin is punctured while handling fishing tackle, bait or fish. If ulceration and rapid swelling around the wound area are noted, attention by a physician as soon as possible is advised. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/vibrio.
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Morvant tells The Daily Comet that in-depth mental and background investigations make cases involving mental illness expensive. Wright remains in the parish jail until he can be moved to the state forensic mental hospital in Jackson. Sheriff’s spokesman Brennan Matherne says it can sometimes take years for a bed to become available.
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CP of LA doesn’t duplicate services that clients may otherwise qualify for through another program, and never pays a client’s insurance deductible or anything covered by a client’s insurance. A doctor’s prescription is required if CP of LA will cover the cost no matter if it’s a wheelchair or swim therapy. Requesting assistance requires a formal request and applicable documentation. The organization never caps the number of people it accepts into its program. One can simply call Cerebral Palsy of Louisiana’s office in Marrero at 1-800-375-8275 or by visiting their web site at cerebralpalsyla.com. Under the direction of a volunteer board of directors, the organization, its staff and a network of parents, clients and volunteers from all over the state work to raise money throughout the year to help fund the many needs of its clients. One of their biggest fundraisers is the local telethon or telethons actually. Did you know that CP of LA holds five telethons throughout the state annually? Did you know that the telethons held in Houma and Cut Off raise the largest amounts of money in the state? “Our area raises roughly $75,000 to $100,000 with the telethon to help support Cerebral
Palsy of Louisiana,” says Ashley Barrios, a board member with the organization. “That means that all the money raised here stays here in our community and our state,” she added. Barrios has been a board member for nearly eight years. Her roots with the organization go much, much deeper. “I’ve been involved with CP of LA for a long time…I worked the telethon as a kid,” she says. “I would bring the VIP phone panel some water, answer phones or anything I could to help. I even raised money too.” The telethon is certainly a big money maker for the organization, but Barrios understands that most of that happens in advance. “Just because you are sitting there on TV answering phones, doesn’t mean the money will come rolling in. You have to go out and get those pledges in advance,” she says. “I contact people that I know and raise as much money as I can before the telethon. I usually show up to the event with funds in my hand that I spent months collecting,” she says. ”Anything raised while answering phones at the telethon is a bonus,” she added. This year’s telethon will be held August 23 and 24th at the Cut Off Youth Center. Much still needs to be done before the event like finding someone to represent South Lafourche as the face of CP of LA. “Each year we choose a child to represent our group. This year, we still don’t yet have one yet,” says Barrios. “Posters, TV commercials and marketing materials – the poster child really is the face of the organization for South Lafourche for the entire year,” she says. If you know of anyone, please call CP of LA’s office at 1-800-375-8275 and speak to Kathy Arceneaux. “Anyone wishing to be a VIP, volunteer to answer
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phones or help in any way, should contact Kathy at the CP of LA office in advance,” says Barrios. “We really need VIPs. That is where the bulk of our money is raised…and it all stays in our community and our state,” she added.
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She noted that $1.3 million amounts to less than 1 percent of Louisiana’s SNAP benefits to single-person households during the four years studied. More than $556,000 — about 43 percent of the total — was spent four months or more after the recipient’s death, according to the audit. Nearly $273,000, or 21 percent, was spent in the first month, the audit said. “According to DCFS, it would be difficult to prevent all improper spending in the first month after death because of the amount of time it takes for a death record to become available to DCFS,” the auditors wrote. They also noted that no federal program lets the department wipe out benefits loaded onto a card until they have been on the card for a year. “This could lead to misspending by others after the participant’s death,” the auditors wrote. Sonnier wrote that the department’s fraud and recovery unit is investigating the identified cases and will do all it can to get back the money and prosecute whoever used the cards. But auditors noted that the department said the chance of getting back the money is low because, with only one person in the household, there’s nobody left to investigate for fraud.
Audit: Medicaid paid $2.7M to ineligible inmates
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s health department made nearly $2.7 million in Medicaid payments for state prisoners, who are not eligible for the benefits, according to a state audit. The audit, released Monday, says the monthly Bayou Health and Louisiana Behavioral Health Program payments were made for 2,644 inmates over the 23 months ending Dec. 31, 2013. The Department of Health and Hospitals pays a monthly fee for each participant to the contractors which run the two programs. About 27 percent of the payments were for participants who were incarcerated before the programs began, the auditors wrote. They said Magellan Health Services got $465,000 in Louisiana Behavioral Health Partnership administrative fees for inmates, and the five Bayou Health contractors got $2.2 million in monthly payments similar to insurance premiums. The department expects to get back all of the money by the end of August, state Medicaid director J. Ruth Kennedy wrote in a response filed with the audit dated July 2. She said the Department of Health and Hospitals has been getting a weekly file of prison inmates from the Department of Corrections since last September, and uses that information to remove inmates from both plans. Medicaid money can be used for state inmates only if they are inpatients in a facility such as a hospital, nursing home, juvenile psychiatric facility or intermediate care facility.
Duyen Lam and Alton Laussade were chosen as the recipients of the Honesty and Integrity Award, representing Central Lafourche High School. This award was given by the Lafourche Masonic Lodge #427.
Travis Callais caught the #3 LA State record for stingray, which weighed in at 141.5 pounds. He was fishing for the ECO fishing rodeo on June 28 and caught the stingray in Leeville. State biologist came to identify and officially weigh it.
GM-Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo wraps another successful event PORT FOURCHON — The 66th annual Golden Meadow-Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo wrapped up another successful event this past weekend. Listed are rodeo winners:
BIG GAME Division Dolphin: 1, Chad Galliano, Galliano, 57 pounds, 8 ounces (new rodeo record: old record, 51-8, Buck Gladden, Baton Rouge, 1978.) 2, Aaron Guidry, Galliano, 2-0. 3, Matt McDowell, Houma, 1-14. Rainbow Runner: 1, Chad Galliano, Galliano, 3-4. Shark: 1, Boo Langlois, Baton Rouge, 50-11. 2, Rhonda Angelette, Cut Off, 14-12. 3, Angelette, 14-8. Wahoo: 1, Emily Bankston, Baton Rouge, 33-14. 2, Bankston, 243. 3, Bankston, 14-1. Yellowfin Tuna: 1, Grant Mitchell, Baton Rouge, 85-10. 2, Rustie Charpentier, Cut Off, 51-6. 3, Graceann Woolf, Baton Rouge, 47-9. No entries in Tarpon, Blue Marlin nor Tag & Release. Outstanding Fisherman: Emily Bankston, Baton Rouge. SHORELINE Division Blackfin Tuna: 1, Rustie Charpentier, Cut Off, 21-14.2, Graceann Woolf, Baton Rouge, 18-1. 3, Phillip Pierce, Larose, 15-14. Bluefish: 1, Darren Dier, Grand Isle, 3-7. 2, Sam Jackson, Baton Rouge, 2-15. 3, Jackson, 2-13. Bonito: 1, Taylor Comeaux, Larose, 15-11. 2, Ren Cheramie, Cut Off, 13-3. 3, Sam Jackson, Baton Rouge, 12-13. Cobia: 1, Britton Comeaux, Larose, 56-1. 2, Cheryl Fielding, Denham Springs, 54-2. 3, Brett Orgeron, Larose, 46-7. Grouper: 1, Kenny Orgeron, Cut Off, 26-12. 2, Aaron Guidry, Galliano, 17-6. 3, Guidry, 14-1. Jack Crevalle: 1, Ed Pitre, Galliano, 27-12. 2, Chad Galliano, Galliano, 27-4. 3, Ren Cheramie, Cut Off, 27-1. King Mackerel: 1, Boo Langlois, Baton Rouge, 37-15. 2, Stephen Acosta, Donaldsonville, 14-7. 3, Rustie Charpentier, Cut Off, 12-10. Spanish Mackerel: 1, Curtis Duet, Galliano, 6-11. 2, Seth Rodriguez, Houma, 3-6. 3, Lawrence Plaisance, Golden Meadow, 3-6. Mangrove Snapper: 1, Taylor Comeaux, Larose, 11-12. 2, Tony Worley, Cut Off, 11-6. 3, Chad Galliano, Galliano, 11-5. No entries in Barracuda. Outstanding Fisherman: Taylor Comeaux, Larose, 6 points. INSIDE WATERS Division Bass: 1, Jordan Ledet, Larose, 32. 2, Ledet, 2-3. 3, Ledet, 2-1. Bream: 1, Norbert Bouzigard Jr., Golden Meadow, 0-9. 2, Bouzigard, 08. 3, Bouzigard, 0-8. Gafftopsail Catfish: 1, Rodger Dodger, Larose, 6-14. 2, Roy Autin, Cut Off, 6-12. 3, Autin, 5-15. Croaker: 1, Terry Favaloro, Baton Rouge, 0-8. 2, Harold Hellbach, Jefferson, 0-4. 3, Hellbach, 0-4. Drum: 1, Ritchie Toups, Raceland, 36-4. 2, Seth Borne, Golden Meadow, 29-14. 3, Heidi Rupert, Cut Off, 28-3. Flounder: 1, Max Plaisance, Golden Meadow, 2-9. 2, Harold Hellbach, Jefferson, 2-4. 3, Ryan Bagala, Cut Off, 1-10. Rat Redfish (less than 27 inches long): 1, Kevin Terrebonne Jr., Cut Off, 8-14. 2, Kelly L. Cheramie, Cut Off, 712. 3, Ryan Bagala, Cut Off, 7-11. Bull Redfish (longer than 27 inches): 1, Keith Hebert, Raceland, 3213. 2, Brian Thibodaux, Cut Off, 31-15. 3, Ritchie Toups, Raceland, 30-9. Sheepshead: 1, Kevin Terrebonne Jr., Cut Off, 4-2. 2, Rennie Carter, Baton Rouge, 4-1. 3, Terrebonne, 3-15. Speckled Trout: 1, Eddie Callais, Galliano, 4-5. 2, Terry St. Cyr, Lafayette, 3-10. 3, Bootsie Toups, Marrero, 3-5. White Trout: 1, Curtis Bruce, Cut Off, 1-7. 2, Seth Borne, Golden Meadow, 0-15. 3, Rhonda Angelette,
Cut Off, 0-14. Outstanding Fisherman: Kevin Terrebonne Jr., Cut Off, 7 points. CHILDREN’S Division Bass: 1, Reece Toups, Cut Off, 0-15. 2, Koby Bruce, Galliano, 0-11. 3, Caden Bruce, Galliano, 0-9. Bream: 1, Koby Bruce, Galliano, 0-7. 2, Jack Gautreaux, Mathews, 0-6. 3, Gautreaux, 0-6. Gafftopsail Catfish: 1, Kooper Worley, Cut Off, 2-6. 2, Triston Duet, Galliano, 2-4. 3, Jude Bouzigard, Golden Meadow, 1-14. Croaker: 1, Triston Duet, Galliano, 0-4. 2, Paxton Thompson, Madison, Miss., 0-3. 3, Thompson, 0-3. Drum: 1, Jack Griffin, Cut Off, 235. 2, Noah Callais, Cut Off, 22-9. 3, Caroline Griffin, Cut Off, 17-9. Flounder: 1, Koby Bruce, Galliano, 0-10. 2, Curtis Duet, Galliano, 08. Redfish (16 inches minimum, less than 27 inches long): 1, Beau Wanko, Raceland, 3-14. 2, Bailee Collins, Plaquemine, 2-10. 3, Kooper Worley, Cut Off, 2-10. Sheepshead: 1, Heath Callais, Cut Off, 4-2. 2, Paxton Thompson, Madison, Miss., 4-1. 3, Thompson, 310. Speckled Trout: 1, Paxton Thompson, Madison, Miss., 2-11. 2, Caldwell Carter, Baton Rouge, 2-9. 3, Lex Boucvalt, Austin, Texas, 2-8. White Trout: 1, Jack Gautreaux, Mathews, 0-10. 2, Gautreaux, 0-10. 3, Cody Maurer, Houma, 0-9. Outstanding Fisherboy: Jack Gautreaux, Mathews. Outstanding Fishergirl: Bailee Collins, Plaquemine. SCUBA Division Barracuda: 1, Rafe Antill, Hell-
divers, 40-5. 2, Scott Cameron, Helldivers, 37-7. 3, Abbie Donaldson, Git ’em, 35-10. Cobia: 1, Troy Donaldson, Git ’em, 50-3. 2, William Nash, March Tactical, 48-9. 3, Nash, 42-7. Grouper: 1, Paul Cozic, Helldivers, 25-12. 2, Wil Demuth, Helldivers, 19-11. 3, Demuth, 18-9. Jack Crevalle: 1, Chase Donaldson, Git ’em, 27-0. 2, Aaron Guidry, Helldivers, 25-7. 3, Jimmy Richard, Helldivers, 20-14. Sheepshead: 1, Abbie Donaldson, Git ’em, 6-2. 2, Rafe Antill, Helldivers, 5-12. 3, Jimmy Richard, Helldivers, 4-9. Spadefish: 1, Troy Donaldson, Git ’em, 8-5. 2, Chase Donaldson, Git ’em, 6-0. 3, Troy Donaldson, 5-14. Mangrove Snapper: 1, Abbie Donaldson, Git ’em, 10-2. 2, Abbie Donaldson, 9-14. 3, Chase Donaldson, Git ’em, 9-12. Miscellaneous: 1, Chase Donaldson, Git ’em, 25-10 (black drum). 2, Chase Donaldson, 20-0 (black drum). 3, Abbie Donaldson, Git ’em, 16-3 (black drum). Combination Stringer: 1, Abbie Donaldson, Git ’em, 106-9. 2, Chase Donaldson, Git ’em, 84-3. 3, Troy Donaldson, Git ’em, 79-11. King Spearfisherman: Chase Donaldson, 11 points. Club Award: Git ’em, 28 points. BOWFISHING Division 1, Jeff Leyrer, Galliano, 65-5. 2, Scott Gremillion, Baton Rouge, 27-6. 3, Justin Gremillion, Baton Rouge, 2610. KAYAK Division 1, Maurice McKeon, Houma, 251. 2, Harold Hellbach, Jefferson, 19-4. 3, Robert Bush, Kenner, 18-3.
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The V.H. Boudreaux Senior Citizens Center in Lockport held its monthly birthday party on June 10th. Those celebrating their birthdays in June were: Anna Perrilloux, Gloria Guidry, Virgie Hebert and Pearl Aysen. Seniors wanting to join the parties and other activities with Lafourche on the Move, please call the center at 985532-5950.
Boat Building Museum offers kid’s tours
The Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building Museum, 202 Main St. in Lockport, is offering a ‘look and learn’ about wooden boats for kids with free entry into the museum during the month of July on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. Children will learn his-
tory about wooden boats, watch a video about wooden boats, find out who builds wooden boats, find out where wooden boats are in Bayou Lafourche, and find out how big wooden boats are, what they are used for and where they are used. For more information call 985-532-5106.
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is holding their 5th Family Fish Fest on July 12th at Elmer’s Island in Grand Isle from 6 a.m. till 12 noon. Family Fish Fest events are designed to increase youth and family involvement in fishing and fisheries conservation. Each event includes fishing opportunities with live redfish and speckled trout tagging at all saltwater locations. Divisions for shore fishing include Little Angler (10 and under), Junior Angler (11-16) and Team (adult and youth). Anglers are asked to bring their own equipment, bait and live fish transport containers. Live redfish and speckled trout will be tagged and released by LDWF biologists in conjunction with the Louisiana Cooperative Marine Fish Tagging Program. Outside of the main fishing event, the Department will provide numerous outdoor activities for the entire family including mobile touch tank, fish identification, knot tying lessons, how to age a fish, cast net lessons, minnow races, arts and crafts and casting tutorials. Robbie the Redfish, LDWF’s newest mascot, will also be onsite for photo opportunities and to greet guests. Entry for the event is $10 per participant and includes a t-shirt and lunch. Participants who bring in a live speckled trout or redfish to be tagged and released will receive a raffle ticket with the chance to win a grand prize. Adults will receive an additional raffle ticket for each youth entered. The first 50 registrants will receive a complimentary rod and reel, courtesy of Pure Fishing, and the first 100 registrants will receive a fishing goodie bag. Pre-registration and more information is available online at www.wlf.la.gov/familyfishfest. The LDWF Family Fish Fest is hosted in conjunction with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation. For more information on Family Fish Fests contact Danica Williams at 504-628-7282. Lunch will be provided by Dufrene Building Materials.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Pictured is Logan Bruce, a member of the South Lafourche High School JV Cheerleading Squad, who was selected as an All American Cheerleader.
Saturday night fights promise lots of action
Some of the area’s best fighters are matched on a stacked card Saturday, July 12 at the Larose Civic Center. The main event fight, Jordon Plaisance representing Team Bonehead MMA vs. Sulpher MMA’s Marcus Andrusia, promises to be an action packed one. Local MMA fighter Randy Billiot will compete in his 18th professional fight along with Team Extreme’s Brett “Mii-Nu” Theriot and Maxx Smith, coming off a five-second knockout, who will take on John Charo. Others scheduled to fight on this card will be Team Bonehead MMA’s Alex Pierce, along with Ian Matherne, Harold Mayo and Jay Bruce representing Team Rebel. Female cage fighting will also take place during this action packed night. Cost for V.I.P. Cage Side Seats are $100 and are available as close as six-feet from the action. First row tables with eight seats are $750 and second row tables with eight seats are $550. V.I.P. seats for $40 are available and general admission seats are $30. For tickets or event information call or text Justin Verdin at 985-856-3442.
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South Lafourche High School varsity cheerleaders attended SCA Cheer Camp on June 9-13 in Destin, FL. These three cheerleaders, Desi Lagarde, Janee’ Lee and Victoria Mack, were chosen at camp as All-American Cheerleaders and have the opportunity to perform at the Capital One Bowl next January in Orlando, FL. Pictured left to right are Desi, Janee’ and Victoria.
South Lafourche High School varsity cheerleaders attended SCA Cheer Camp in Destin, FL on June 9-13. The squad won Grand Champs for Large Varsity, Spirit Award and Safety Award. Pictured left to right, first row: Courtney Hunter-mascot, Carly Guidry, Olivia Boudreaux, Tricia Martin, Adeline Boudreaux-co captain, Shelby Rousse-captain, Toni Eymard, Bekah Crosby, Janee’ Lee, Desi Lagarde, Maddie Guidry; (second row) Dana Gros-sponsor, Brooke Dufrene, Erynn Bossier, Victoria Mack, Madison Levron, Madison Compeaux, Alexis Kiger, Lindy Lerille, Lindsey Kiffe, Morgan Levron, Riley Pitre, Bethany Dufrene and Ali Daigneault.
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House For Sale: 142 W. 104th St. in Cut Off. 2 story, 5 br, 3.5 ba, formal dining, kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, granite tile countertops. Master suite w/granite shower, lg. upstairs playroom w/built in bookshelves & desks. 2 spacious upstairs bedrooms with Jack & Jill bath. Huge laundry room w/storage closet. Home office area. House sits on lg. fenced corner lot. Working storm shutters. Security cameras & alarm system. Call 985-632-2727. _________________ House For Sale: 2 br, vinyl siding, metal roof, Galliano area. Appraised at $65,000, asking $45,000. Call 985-691-1925. _________________ Move Up the Bayou to this immaculate 3 br, 2 ba, home situated on 240x80 lot. Inviting cv., patio, det. barn style garage /storage, front porch. No flood ins. required. Priced to sell. Beverly Guidry & Assoc. 985537-3330. _________________
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30 +/- Acres of Land for Lease, size 310x5000 (+/-) can be used for grass, sugarcane or cattle. Located LA 1/Raceland area. FMI call 985325-3591 or 985-5383800. _________________ Land For Sale: 600 ft x 102 ft between W. 163rd & W. 164th St. near levee. Asking $29,000. Call 985641-0083. _________________ Land For Sale: 500 ft. on Bayou Lafourche, 15 arpents marsh, LA Hwy 1, Leeville. $60,000. 985-3090044.
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~ Larose Mini Storage ~ Spaces Available Call 693-3700. _________________ Commercial Building For Rent: 1250 sq ft, lg. parking lot & great location in Cut Off/Galliano area. $1800/mth, plus utilities. Call 985-6969003. _________________ House For Rent in Galliano: 4 br, no pets allowed. Taking applications. $1000 /mth, $500/dep. Cal 985-475-6386. _________________ Apts. For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, $650/mth, $600/dep. Call 985258-7510. _________________ 1 Br. Apt. in Valentine For Rent: $550/mth, $550/dep. All utilities pd. Call 985-691-1925. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, w/d, stove, ac. No pets, no smoking. Jefferson St., Golden Meadow. $800/mth, $400/dep. Call 985-258-9615. _________________ Office/Retail Space Available: 1300 sq ft, Suite 3, 14410 W. Main, Cut Off. FMI call 225-456-7755, (home of Ultimate Image & Premiere Stitching). _________________
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Lots & Cabins For Rent: Louisiana Leisure Resort, 18076 Hwy. 3235. Ammenities included. 3 miles from Walmart. 15 miles from Fourchon. Please call Crystal or Gina FMI at 985-3254006. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 rm. apt., 1 or 2 adults, no children. Cut Off area. $600/mth. Utilities pd. Call 985-637-4269 or 985-637-8606. _________________ Peterson Living Rentals, LLC 985637-4133 18122 Hwy. 3235, Galliano, 3.3 miles south of Wal-Mart and 1/2 mile north of Days Inn Motel. Mobile Home & RV Park, New Laundromat & Convenience Store. Convenience store open Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 9 pm and laundry mat open 24/7. Try out new drop off laundry service and be one of our many satisfied customers. Lavanderia Nueva y Tienda Hispana. Se habla Espanol Camper Sales and Propane. Here from out of town and tired of paying high hotel prices and eating out all the time? Come be another satisfied customer. Starting at $150/wk with full kitchen and a yard so you can barbeque. Available Now: Campers, camper lots, bunk houses, 2BR cabins, 1 - 2 BR Mobile Homes. Day, week, month. _________________
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Mayberry Sales & Service Also buys & repairs used washers / dryers / refrigerators & window A/Cs. Call 4757211. _________________ 55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ 3 Twin X-Long Mattresses For Sale, sheets included-$200 ea.; 1 synthetic bed topper, twin x-long$20. Call 985-6938368, in no answer leave your name and number. _________________ Merchandise For S a l e :  K e n m o r e freezer upright, 5 cu ft-$200 firm, cash only, excel. cond; Snapper self prop. lawn mower-$300 firm, cash only, excel. cond. Music equip. for sale, available to view after 3 pm: amp line 6 Spider IV 75 watt combo-$125; Squire Stratocaster metallic blue guitar-$75; Road Runner guitar case, black soft side-$25. Firm, cash only. Call 985-798-7777. _________________ 6 Drawer Chest of Drawers w/Mirror For Sale, asking $75, good cond., also an upright jewelry box & a sm. bench w/seat for sale. Call 985-6965843, between 1 & 4 pm. _________________
BOATS
Boat for Sale: Great condition, fully functional and operational with fridge, stovetop, sink, dining area, bunk beds, storage, complete bathroom, 400HP Cumins Engine and generator. $350,000 - Must see! Serious Inquiries only. 985-696-8268 or 985696-1271 _________________ Lafitte Skiff For Sale, 26’ long, new motor, 6 cyl. Chevrolet. Asking $4000. Call 985-6322864. _________________
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AUTOS
2002 Ford F 150 For Sale: 4 door, new airbrakes-tires, rebuilt transmission. Asking $5500 OBO. Call 985688-0808. _________________ 2007 Mercury Milan For Sale: 70,000 miles. Asking $6000. Call 985-855-3332. _________________
CAMPERS
2011 Montana, 3665 RE, leaving everything in it. All you need is your clothes. Letting B/W hitch & Yogi Bear membership go with it. Take over notes. Call 985-665-4303. _________________ 2008 Trail Lite 21’ Camper Trailer For Sale: excel. cond. $8995. Located in Cut Off. Call 985-6323899. _________________
GARAGE SALES
Indoor Rummage Sale, Cleaning out shed at 245 E. 54th St., Thurs. July 10 from 7 am to 3 pm. Summer clothes, outdoor games, sm. kitchen appl., books, movies, old bottles, trawl net & boards, furn. & more. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs. July 10 at 210 E. 29th St., (behind old nursing home). Lots of girl’s clothes in excel. cond. (smocked too), captains bed, exercise machine, unmotorized tread mill. No early birds. _________________ Indoor Garage Sale: Thursdays, July 10 & 17 at 814 South Bayou Drive, Golden Meadow from 8 am to 2 pm. Kids clothes, uniforms, toys & furn. _________________ 3 Fly. Garage Sale: Thurs. & Fri., July 10 & 11 at 158 E. 29th St. from 8 am till 3 pm. Furniture, bunk bed, appl., queen mattress set, clothes, trampoline, 1 yr. old porcelain dolls, etc. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs. July 10, 7 am till at 250 W. 25th St., Larose. Lots of everything. _________________
Lg. Garage Sale in Lockport on July 10, 11 & 12 on Hwy. 1, across from the Bell Vue Fire Station, 8 am till. Lots of everything. _________________ Carport Sale: 215 W. 6th St., July 10 & 11 from 8 am to 4 pm. Tents, play station, TV, Blue Ray player, computer, table saw, furn., & much more. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs. July 10, 7 am till at 133 JoAnn Dr., Cut Off, off Hwy. 3235. Lots of name brand clothes, bikes, knick knacks. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs. & Fri., July 10 & 11 at 140 Serville Dr., (1.5 miles north of LLE School), from 8 am to 4 pm. Clothes men/lg. women’s/ teens/boys husky, houseware, dÊcor. _________________ Garage Sale: 132 Joan Ann Drive, (Earl’s Place, Hwy. 3235), Thurs. July 10. Lots of clothes, knick knacks, DVD’s, jewelry, housewares, exercise bike, etc. No early birds. _________________ Garage Sale: Wed. July 9 from 9 am to 2 pm & Thurs. July 10 from 8 am to 2 pm at 376 Chester Lee St. Clothes $1-name brands, canvas tent, RV tow/sway bar, 25’ trawl, rolls of wallpaper & borders, school uniforms. _________________ Garage Sale: 214 Chester Lee St., Larose, 7 am till, Sat. & Sun, July 12 & 13. Clothes, kitchen items, tools, furn., mattress, etc. _________________
Garage Sale: Wed., July 9 from 2 to 6 pm and on Thurs. July 10 from 7 am to 12 noon at 325 W. 57th St, Cut Off. _________________
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The Lafourche Gazette is now hiring part-time warehouse workers. The position is great for a retired person wanting to work a few hours per week. Call 985-6937229 to apply. _________________
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MLS #: 113708
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Totally renovated home with 3200 sqft. living on a 210’ x 126’ lot with a cabana that also has a kitchen and full bath. An extra lot is included that is built up to elevation and ready to build upon. This home is move-in ready with new floors, appliances & more.
368,000
Beautifully renovated from top to bottom, this 3BR, 2ba. home is listed below its appraised value.
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MLS #: 108882
American Realty USA
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MLS 113330: located on Hwy. 3235 in Galliano. The east side of the property measures 448 ft. of road frontage by 1400 ft. deep. The property is fenced and all cleared. Great location! $400,000. 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 ING PEND Lockport. 17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land included. $345,000. MLS 112683: Located in Golden Meadow on Hwy. 1 inside the Levee protection, 10 acres with 535’ road frontage. $450,000.
MLS 112503: This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96’ road frontage. $100,000. MLS 113943: This property is located off Hwy. 308 down Emile Dr. in Lockport. 400 x 104. Restricted. $65,000.
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MLS 114010: 170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose. New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $115,000.
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.
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MLS 113708: Located at 290 W. 86th Street in Cut Off, this home has a total living area of 3200 sqft and sits on a lot size of 210’ x 136’. It has been totally renovated from floors to appliances and countertops. There is also a 700 sqft. cabana with a kitchen and full bath. The extra lot is built up to elevation and ready for building. This home is move in ready. REDUCED $368,000.
MLS 114693: Located at 201 E. 153rd Street in Galliano, this home has a total living area of 4,193 sqft. and sits on a 270’ x 83’ x 375’ x 95’ lot. It is a 1.5 story ranch home with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths including an in-ground pool, bath house, sun room and spa. $290,000 MLS 114730: Located at 177 E. 120th St. in Galliano, this home offers 2,041 total sqft. of living space and sits on a 150’ x 130’ lot. It has 3 bedrooms and 3 LD does need some updating. It also offers a SOthat baths. It is a great starter home one bedroom apartment with a kitchen and bath.
MLS 114636: This unrestricted property located at 168 West 115th St. in Cut Off is on a lot measuring 120’ x 636’ x 185’ x 767’. $55,000 200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
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In Loving Memory Of DAVID JOHN DANOS
Sunrise: July 18, 1964 Sunset: June 5, 2001 Gone, but still in our hearts. We Miss You. Dad, Dex, Aeriel, Donnie & Mary Danos ____________
OBITUARIES
GREGORY ADAMS Gregory “Rory� Adams, 60, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Larose, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 9, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his brother, Anthony J. “Tony� Adams; sisters, Alberta Adams, Louise Adams Melvin and Greer Adams Robichaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Emelda Duffy Adams; brother, Ernest T. Adams and sister, Brenda Adams Galjour. Falgout Funeral Homes was in charge of the arrangements. __________________________
SHANE TRAHAN, SR. A mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, July 7 at 12 noon at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Shane Trahan, Sr., 43, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, who passed away on July 1, 2014. Visitation was from 10 a.m. till 12-noon service at the church with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by mother, Mary S. Trahan; sons, Shane Trahan, Jr. and Jerry Billiot; daughter, Megan Trahan; brothers, Edward Trahan, Jr. and Jason Trahan. He was preceded in death by father, Edward Trahan, Sr.; daughter, Alyssa Trahan and sister, Shelia Trahan. __________________________
ALCIDIA BOUVIER Alcidia “Yonnieâ€? Bouvier, 53, a native of Leeville and a resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Visitation was from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., Thursday, July 3, at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. She is survived by her son, Sheldon Michael Bouvier and fiancĂŠ, Crystal Green; daughters, Heather Hornback and companion, Michael Bourg, Reva Hornback, Christina Romero and husband Felipe; grandchildren, Landon, Carter, Jazelle, Lennix, He’witt, Macon, Brianna, Armando, Nevaeh, Lil Colb and one on the way; mother, Theresa Authement; brother, Colbert “T-Colbâ€? Bouvier; sisters, Blanche “Pookieâ€? Callais and husband Mike, Jennifer “Jennyâ€? Tucker and husband Monk; half brother, Skyler Adams and step sister, Kathy Lucas. She was preceded in death by her father, Colbert Bouvier. She was a member of the Leeville Ladies Auxiliary, loved her grandkids and gardening. Special thanks to Lady of the Sea Hospital ER and Mr. Dickie. Falgout Funeral Homes was in charge of the arrangements. __________________________
Arrest reports Thibodaux woman arrested after deputies find 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. JULY 1, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Brad Mouton, 33, 551 Chester Lee, Larose. Contempt of court (2 cts). Dolci Fillinich, 43, 107 W. 11th St., Larose. Contempt of court (4 cts). JULY 2, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Trisha Oldbear, 26, 252 W. 57th St., Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 cts). Sally Bellanger, 58, 2436 Hwy. 182, Raceland. Contempt of court. Jenisha Rounds, 21, 246 Jolie Oaks, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Jewann Baptists, 19, 145 Constant Dr., Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Tonia Shelby, 20, 528 St. Louis St., Raceland. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Marilyn Walker, 60, 1005 Hickory St., Apt. A, Thibodaux. Theft of goods. Donald Robertson, 41, 216 Sanders St., Thibodaux. Theft of goods. JULY 3, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jamie Farbe, 31, 151 Zachary Dr., Larose. Fugitive. Wanda Plaisance, 44, 399 E. 40th St., Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 cts). Windy Brown, 38, 204 Plymouth St., Thibodaux. Theft of goods. Robert Breaux, 48, 400 St. Joseph St., Raceland. Contempt of court. William Mata, Sr., 54, 5655 Hwy. 1, Apt. 3, Lockport. Contempt. JULY 4, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jody Prejean, 40, 473 Hwy. 400, Napoleonville. Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of cds (felony), pwitd marijuana, prohibited acts-Schedule III. Skylar Ledet, 23, 209 Marcel St., Houma. Contempt (3 cts). Deloren Stanley, 30, 1175 Coteau Rd., Houma. Contempt of court. Shane LeBlanc, 44, 160 E. 27th Place. IWC, contempt. Lee Major, 33, 245 Brocato Lane, Raceland. Parole warrant, contempt. Thibodaux Police Department Brandon Percle, 29, 1136 W. Camelia, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse aggravated assault child endangerment law, scdtp. Preston Pierce, Jr., 29, 219 Alice Ct, Apt. 4, Thibodaux. Contempt of court, fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Dillon Guidry, 21, 614 Hwy. 20, Thibodaux. Felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Roynel Jacquot, 56, 926 President St., Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery. Keith Acosta, 56, 387 Choctaw Rd., Apt. A, Thibodaux. DWI, left of center. Harbor Police James Pette, Jr., 44, 800 Scallop Dr., Cape Canaveral, FL. Disturbing the peace by intoxication, extortion, public intimidation, enter/remain after being forbidden, resisting an officer (2 cts). JULY 5, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Lisa Gregorie, 24, 358 Comeaux Dr., Lockport. Contempt of court. Dain Stokes, 18, 118 Guidry Lane, Raceland. Contempt of court. Lockport Police Department Jason Billiot, 41, 914 Barataria St., Lockport. IWC (felony). Thibodaux Police Department Clarence Mizell, 58, 226 North 10th St., Thibodaux. DWI 2nd offense, driver must be licensed, no seat belt. Louisiana State Police Jeff Verdin, 42, 3530 Hwy. 665, Montegut. DWI, careless operation. JULY 6, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Craig E. Griffin, 41, 169 W. 98th St., Cut Off. Telephone harassment, domestic abuse battery. Patricio Calderon, 25, 200 E. 95th St., Apt. 106, Cut Off. Contempt of court, DWI 1st offense, possession of alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle, driver must be licensed. Jared Bradley, 25, 371 Nora T. Lane, Thibodaux. Distribution of roxicodone. Nathaniel Sherman, II, 470 Danos St., Lot 2, Raceland. Criminal trespass, unauthorized use of a movable. Jerrick Clement, 28, 160 E. 72nd St., Apt. 2, Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 cts). Breezie Speer, 28, 148 Dardar Lane, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Durell Smith, 27, 406 Champion St., Gray. Fugitive of Terrebonne. Lockport Police Department Carlos Nieves, Jr., 33, 901 Barataria St., Lockport. Contempt of court (2 cts). Thibodaux Police Department Willie Neal, III, 43, 1600 Badt Ave., Apt. 10, Thibodaux. Aggravated assault, contempt of court. Fredrick Diggs, 34, 154 Georgette St., Napoleonville. Tail lamps required, child passenger restraint system, operating a vehicle while under certain prior offense. Jarrett Arceneaux 30, 1939 St. Mary St., Thibodaux. Probation violation warrant, theft of goods, contempt of court (3 cts). Brad Cooks, 26, 617 St. Charles St., Apt. 3, Thibodaux. Illegal window tint, driver must be licensed (2nd or subsequent), no seat belt.
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A Thibodaux woman was arrested after deputies found her child and several animals living in adverse conditions inside her home. Danielle Morgan, 30, of 220 Leighton Drive, was charged with 14 counts of animal cruelty and one count of cruelty to juveniles. On the afternoon of Thursday, July 3, deputies responded to the Morganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence after learning there were several dogs living there in unfavorable conditions. Upon arrival, deputies noted a strong odor of animal urine and feces inside the home. Morgan allowed deputies to enter the home, and they observed a large amount of animal excrement on the floors. There were several dogs and cats inside the resi-
Bid notice
Sealed bids for the sale of the following surplus equipment may be delivered to the Greater Lafourche Port Commission at its office at 16829 East Main, Galliano, Louisiana, or mailed to P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354 by Thursday, August 7, 2014 no later than 2:00 PM, at which time all bids will be opened and read aloud: Galliano Surplus Equipment 16829 East Main, Galliano, LA 2000 Crown Victoria (Mileage 110133) 2008 Dodge Durango (Mileage 137028) Arm Camera System (3) Soap Dispensers (2) Paper Towel Dispensers (4) Toilet Paper Dispensers 2002 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; John Deere Bushhog Briggs Pressure Washer 12 Volt Tank Sprayer Dell Monitor Dell Monitor Dell Monitor Dell LCD Monitor Dell Optiplex 745 Desktop Computer Dell Optiplex 745 Desktop Computer Inspection of equipment shall be by appointment with viewing on Wednesday or Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM ONLY. To schedule an appointment to view Surplus Equipment call 985-691-1006 or you can call the Administrative office at 985-632-6701, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Said surplus equipment will be sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE IS.â&#x20AC;? Copies of listing may be examined and submitted online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com or obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission in person or by calling 985-632-6701. The Commission reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any and all bids. NOTICE: In the case of any surplus computer equipment being advertised for sale, priority over other higher or equal bids will be given to the highest bid submitted by any public elementary or secondary school in the state or any community or technical college under the management and control of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges. 6/25/14 7/9/14 7/23/14
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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 Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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
dence that appeared to be in poor health. Some of the animals were in kennels, while some roamed freely inside the residence. They also observed Morganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three-yearold daughter to be walking around the home barefoot and stepping in feces. Deputies also observed what appeared to be scratches made by an animal on the child. Due to the condition of the residence, juvenile detectives and the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services also responded to the scene. A member of Morganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family agreed to take custody of the child. The animals at the residence were transported to the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter. Following detectivesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; investigation on scene, Mor-
copies of more detailed Requests for Proposals by calling 985-632-6701 or visiting the Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular board meeting. The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all proposals at its discretion. 7/9/14
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The South Lafourche Levee District is seeking applicants for the full-time position of LEVEE BOARD OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT
Applications are currently being accepted for the position of Levee Board Operations Superintendent. Applicant must possess sufficient skills to be involved in the daily operations of the entire levee system, floodgates, lock,
Danielle Morgan
gan was placed under arrest for 14 counts of cruelty to animals and one count of cruelty to juveniles. She was booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux and released Friday evening after posting $3,400 bond as had been set by Judge Bruce Simpson.
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