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Governor’s budget chief: Deficit from last year ‘inevitable’
Backing the Badge to raise funds for police officers
Slow down …
MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards’ top financial adviser said Monday it is “inevitable” Louisiana will have a deficit to close from the last budget year, though it’s too soon to say how large the gap will be. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne said the state has one more week of tax collection data to receive before the books are formally closed on the 2015-16 budget year that ended June 30. “We’re anxiously awaiting numbers,” he told the Press Club of Baton Rouge. “Looking at the numbers that have come in, talking to our economists, talking to our fiscal staff, listening to legislative staffers, I think we’re going to be facing some amount of a deficit.” LSU economist Jim Richardson, who sits on Louisiana’s revenue forecasting panel, has said the shortfall could be up to $200 million, driven largely by lower-than-expected business tax collections.
Laurie Laine Coleman Staff Writer
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Michael Cantrelle, with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, directs traffic along Hwy. 1 near Larose Middle School Monday morning as children head back for the first day of public school. Drivers need to remember to slow down in school zones in the morning and afternoon as getting a ticket for speeding in a school zone could really cost you.
Pushing Paddles’ goal is finding a cure for MD
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Joey Colombel, a big supporter of his cousin’s Pushing Paddles for a Cure fundraiser, promotes the event last year. Organizers are hoping to raise money to help purchase a handicapped accessible van for the family of two brothers afflicted with the File Photo disease.
Unless you’ve experienced the loss of a child, it’s difficult to put into perspective the extent of unbearable grief that a parent feels when this happens. Tammy Colombel Guidry knows that pain all too well. When Tammy lost her son Dillion to Muscular Dystrophy she was determined to create a fundraiser that would help others with this debilitating disorder. Her son’s death brought about the ‘Pushing Paddles for a Cure’ (PPFAC) fundraiser that will be held on Saturday, September 10. The annual event was established in the name of Dillion Joseph Shicksnider. Dillion, or Dill-Pickle, as he was affectionately known, was diagnosed at a young age with Duchene’s Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) by
the physicians at Children’s Hospital. Throughout his life he faced many challenges but still kept a positive attitude and strong will. But at the age of 16, Dillion’s battle ended. But his compassion, determination, persistence, motivation and good spirit lives on. Tammy, along with her sister Kelly and brother, Don Jr., and with their parents’ support, Don and Priscilla Colombel, established the Pushing Paddles for a Cure, a 501c nonprofit organization. The event is now in its fifth year. “In the last four years, we’ve managed to raise and donate more than $30,000 to this awesome cause. Our goal this year is to raise at least $20,000,” said Kelly Colombel. “I know we can do it!” See Paddles Page 6-A
In light of the recent shooting deaths of law enforcement officers, local citizens have teamed up to organize an event that will raise funds to purchase new bullet proof vests and safety equipment for Lafourche Parish police officers. Chris Cheramie, Dean Cheramie and Dennis Dufrene wanted to let local law enforcement officers know that people in Lafourche Parish support them. They also wanted to help provide safer equipment for the men and women in blue; so they teamed up and designed yard signs that would help raise funds and also show our hometown heroes just how much they are appreciated. “The idea started with the signs, then we decided to do stickers and magnets and then it went to a full out event at the Cut Off Youth Center,” said Chris. “It just keeps growing!” On Sunday, August 14, an event titled Bayou Backing the Badge will be held at the Cut Off Youth Center from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Safety demonstrations will be conducted throughout the day by various agencies. See Badge Page 6-A
Pierre at his best …
Louisiana politicians go to court blaming Big Oil for coastal ruin CAIN BURDEAU, Associated Press
ALLIANCE, La. (AP) — The oil industry has left a big footprint along the Gulf Coast, where a Delaware-sized stretch of Louisiana has disappeared. But few politicians would blame Big Oil for ecosystem abuse in a state where the industry employs up to 300,000 people and injects $73 billion into the economy. Until now. Following the lead of Gov. John Bel Edwards, Louisiana political orthodoxy is being turned upside-down as prominent leaders of both parties join lawsuits seeking billions of dollars for environmental improvement projects. Down in the pancake-flat bayou, it’s not
easy to see what made so much of the coast sink into the Gulf of Mexico. Even when you climb onto the levee, buzzing with dragonflies, that keeps the old delta farming community of Alliance from being swallowed, all that’s visible is marshland, stretching toward a green horizon. But land’s end is much closer now, and what remains has been disrupted. Access canals carved by the oil industry run straight as arrows, rusting signs warn of underwater pipelines and abandoned drilling platforms sink into the muck. As the Alliance refinery billows with fumes, the surrounding pastures are slowly sinking. See Big Oil Page 6-A
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Pierre the Pelican, the mascot of the New Orleans Pelicans NBA team, has the crowd entertained Sunday during the 7th Annual South Lafourche Biddy Basketball Summer Classic at the Cut Off Youth Center. Pierre delighted both the kids and the adults with his antics.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Free wild game supper to be held Saturday
Calendar of Events News to Use! Registration for flag football to begin Wed.
Youth flag football registration will take place at the Larose Civic Center on Wednesday, August 10, Monday, August 15 and Wednesday, August 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration is open to all boys and girls ages 5 to 12. The registration fee is $65. For more information, visit www.bayouflagfootball.com or contact Damian Folse at 985-696-4889 or email speedy@bayouflag football.com. A draft is tentatively scheduled for August 18. All games will be played in Larose.
Bake Sale set for Thurs. to benefit cancer camp
A bake sale to benefit Camp Bluebird will be held on August 11 beginning at 7 a.m. at Lady of the Sea Hospital in the lobby. Any monetary donations as well as bake sale items are appreciated. To donate baked items, please bring the day of the sale or to drop off in advance call Polly at 985-258-6558 or Mary at 985-632-4121. Terrebonne Camp Bluebird is adult cancer camp held each year in Houma. Funds raised help to pay for the camp.
Mt. Zion steak dinner benefit set for Friday
New Mount Zion Baptist Church is hosting their annual steak supper and auction on Friday, August 12 at 7 p.m. The appetizer is gumbo and rice with potato salad and the meal is ribeye steak, green beans, salad, French bread and cake. Tickets are $20. Takeouts are available from 5 to 7 p.m. To purchase tickets, please call CJ Marts, 985693-3924; Wayne Bruce, 985-665-8816; Mary Andrews, 985-798-7253; and Brian Marts, 985-691-3886.
Community Bible Church will host its annual wild game supper on Saturday, August 13 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the family life center directly behind the church. All men in the community are invited to this free event that promises great food and fellowship. Joey Gauthier or Revelation outdoors will be the guest speaker for the night. Community Bible Church is located at 14757 East Main Street in Cut Off.
Softball tourney benefit to be held Sat. in G.I.
The Grand Isle Rotary Club will host a softball tournament, open to men and women, on Saturday, August 13 at 9 a.m. at the Grand Isle Community Center. Registration is $250 per team, and you can register your team at GIRotarysoftball@gmail.com. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Religion programs to begin Aug. 14, 15
Registration is going on now for CCD (Religion Program). You can register at the office or mail in the information. If you are unable to pay, please still register your child or children, and we can make arrangements to help you. Parent meeting for Our Lady of the Rosary religion program (CCD- K to 11th) will be on August 14 at 6:45 p.m. in the church. We will be taking registration that night. Religion starts for grades 8th to 11th on Sunday, August 14 at 6:45 p.m.; and grades K to 7th on Monday, August 15 at 5:30 p.m. Fall the office of Religious Education at (985) 693-3433 ext. 25. FMI.
Back to school mass slated for Aug. 14
On Sunday, August 14, St. Joseph Church will sponsor a Back-to-School Mass at 10 a.m. A lunch of fried fish, white beans, rice, salad, and dessert will follow at the
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French discussion group to meet Aug. 16
The South Lafourche Public Library will host a meeting every third Tuesday on the month from 3 to 5 p.m., focusing on “La Table Francaise”, a two-hour meeting held in French, dedicated to the preservation of the Cajun culture. This month’s meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 16.
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The Knights of Columbus Fr. Charles Tessier Council 8898 in Larose recently held its annual Installation of Officers Banquet where Brother Carl and Mary Thibodaux were presented the “Family of the Year” award.
Pictured is Velma Bouzigard accepting a $50 Walmart gift card from Darlene Guidry, Golden Meadow Senior Citizen Manager. The gift card was donated by the Golden Meadow Rotary Club.
Eymard Shooting Academy will hold a conceal and carry class on August 20 and again on September 17 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Participants should bring eye/ear protection, 50 rounds of ammunition and a pistol. Cost is $125 per person and must be paid in advance. FMI contact Hugh or Blair at 985-632-4000.
LPSO to hold handgun training Aug. 20
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will hold a Concealed Handgun Training Course at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. The class is scheduled for Saturday, August 20. Class will begin at 8 a.m. and last until approximately 5 p.m. with a break for lunch. The actual ending time will vary due to class size. The cost for the course is $110, and advance registration is suggested. Register online or for more information, contact Lieutenant Lafate Day at (985) 803-1062 or (985) 532-4327 or by email at lafate-day@lpso.net.
Jessie Tree program to accept applications
Parents and guardians, if have children from infant to 14 years of age and receive food stamps and may need help with Christmas this year, applications can be filled out at the St. Joseph Church meeting room, August 15 to August 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No applications will be accepted after this date. Only applicants that live between Old Safari Heights and West 201st Street on Hwy. 1; East 95th Street to East 149th Street; and Sonic to Days Inn on Hwy. 3235, can apply. No phone calls please.
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The Knights of Columbus Fr. Charles Tessier Council 8898 in Larose recently held its annual Installation of Officers Banquet where Brother John Guidry (left) was presented the “Knight of the Year” award. Presenting the award is Past Grand Knight Ned Cheramie (right).
On July 21, the Lockport Elderly Complex celebrated their monthly birthday party and bingo. Celebrating a birthday in July was Brenda Cheramie.
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Recently my two grandchildren were fortunate to participate in a very worthy program through Les Reflections du Bayou. The people in this organization are made up of volunteers that give to our community so unselfishly with sweat, tears and lots of love, from beautifying our beloved bayou by the bridges, and helping areas in the parks, but most of all “Braxton’s Gift of Life”. What a beautiful program! A very big thanks to all the wonderful workers (volunteers) of Mrs. Peggy Bagala, who gave their time, knowledge and so much encouragement to all the children and adults who were lucky to be part of this swimming and safety course of 2016. I also would like to tell you all that this very spiritual, vibrate, and passionate lady, Mrs. Peggy Bagala, is a big driving force of this organization and her team of volunteers. I cannot express enough how organized this program is, from guest speakers who came to teach our children and adults the importance of safety in protecting your life and others. Many thanks go to the Coast Guard, Counselor from Cut Off School, Mr. Williams from the offshore oilfield and the volunteers. The instructions from the volunteers in getting into boats correctly and what to do if the boat flips
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and wearing the correct size life vest, to staying by the boat until help comes. Also our First Responders from 911, our firemen and ambulance. M.J. came and taught our children how to do CPR. All the children were able to participate. They taught them how to save their life, in case the vehicle goes into the bayou and how to swim parallel to a rip tide in case they got into one. All this was to help everyone to stay alive, but to always use your knowledge. The volunteers taught
everyone how to swim and float correctly. They earned 8 hours of lessons to save their life or someone else’s. All this is done by donations and people who volunteer through Les Reflections du Bayou. This organization is truly a valuable asset to our community. They do offer membership and need volunteers to continue the programs this wonderful organization provides for all the citizens of South Lafourche. Thank you so much for all you do for our community and wish more success in the coming years. God Bless you all. Mrs. Elaine Vizier and Rickey and Sarah Plaisance Cut Off
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Wedding City sued for banning Confederate flag at Christmas parade
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Sons of Confederate Veterans in Louisiana claim a city mayor trampled on their rights by barring them from displaying Confederate battle flags while marching in a Christmas parade last year. The group’s Louisiana division sued the city of Natchitoches and Mayor Lee Posey on Thursday, asking a federal court to declare the mayor’s policy unconstitutional. Thomas Taylor, the division’s former commander, says its flag-carrying members marched and rode floats in the parade for nearly two decades without causing any disruptions. Posey didn’t immediately return a call for comment Friday. Many communities have distanced themselves from Confederate symbols since the June 2015 massacre of nine black worshippers at a church in Charleston, South Carolina. The man accused in that case had posed with the Confederate battle flag for online photos. _____________
Pictured is the five-generation family, from left to right: Linda Lorraine, Laura Adams holding baby Aiden Breaux, Chantise Breaux, and Monte Lorraine.
Mr. and Mrs. Devin Alario
Sara Brasseaux, of New Iberia, and Devin Alario, of Larose, were united in marriage on June 4, 2016 in St. Martinville, LA. Sara is the daughter of Kenneth and Bernadette Brasseaux of New Iberia. Devin is the son of Tika Broussard Thibodeaux and Clifton Thibodeaux Jr., of Raceland, and Nolty Alario Jr. and Silvia Jimenez Alario of Larose.
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More students take, earn credit with Advanced Placement exam
vanced Placement exams to qualify for college credit increased by 11 percent this year. Louisiana’s education department said in a Monday news release that 8,548 students earned qualifying scores of 3, 4 or 5 on Advanced Placement tests in 2016. That’s up from 7,703 in 2015. The department said the increase was attributable to an increased number of students taking the tests and growth in the percentage of test-takers achieving qualifying scores. That number rose from under 32 percent last year to more than 33 percent this year. Students earning credit through another test, the College-Level Examination Program, rose from 25 in 2014, when only 41 students took the exam, to 2,630 this year, when 6,053 took it. Online: www.louisianabelieves.com
US rig count up 1 this week to 464
Pictured is 5-generation family, standing Edville Lorraine, Chantise Breaux and Monte Lorraine; sitting is Marjorie Lorraine holding Aiden Breaux.
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the U.S. increased by one this week to 464. A year ago, 884 rigs were active. Depressed energy prices have sharply curtailed oil and gas exploration. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 381 rigs sought oil and 81 explored for natural gas this week. Two were listed as miscellaneous. Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Texas gained three rigs, New Mexico two and North Dakota and Oklahoma one apiece. Louisiana declined by four while California, Colorado and West Virginia fell by one each. Alaska, Arkansas, Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah and Wyoming were unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May at 404. _____________
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Raleigh and Barbara Terrebonne celebrated their 60th anniversary on July 25 with close family and friends.
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“In a Small Pond” By Leroy Martin Listeners, Watchers and Readers Before I begin, I need to make a correction from last week’s column: The publicity director of the Gheens Foundation is Kathy Knotts, not Knox. I guess her golden smile reminded me of where America keeps its gold. My bad. Parts of today’s column recalls and adds to earlier “In a Small Pond” articles I remembered new stuff about. I watched, again, “The Will Rogers Story” where Will is portrayed by his son Will, Jr. Will Rogers and Jimmie Rodgers were two of my youthful idols and although I was born too late to have any memories of either one, I did become friends with Mrs. Jimmie “Carrie” Rodgers from 1948 until her death in 1961. I remember being a
guest in her San Antonio home. She showed me a picture of Jimmie and Will and said that Will had spent the night at their mansion “Blue Yodeler’s Paradise” in Kerrville, Texas in 1930. Will and Jimmie were flying across the nation with pilot Wiley Post doing benefits to aid victims of the 1930’s floods our state had been heavily affected by as described by Randy Newman singing “Louisiana, Louisiana, they’re trying to wash us away.” Jimmie played guitar and Will wrote a newspaper column. I did the former earlier in my life and the later today. Jimmie Rodgers and Will Rogers spelled their last names differently, but were close friends. President Woodrow Wilson described Will as “master of the word ain’t.” Now I “ain’t” never been a big fish in either category but always a
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Boat building classes offered at Center for Traditional Boat Building
The Center for Traditional Boat Building, 202 Main Street, Lockport, will be having boat building classes on Mondays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Learn to build pirogues, lake skiffs and rowboats. Call and schedule your appointment with our boat instructor, Ernie, at (985) 532-5106. Group events also available
“small fish in a big pond”. I do, however, enjoy the many years I’ve been allowed to swim in it. Jimmie died in New York of tuberculosis in 1933 after six years as one of the world’s most popular recording artists. He was only 35, but T.B. or “consumption” was a fatal disease in the 1920’s and 1930’s. He knew he was dying but wrote and recorded songs about it, like the “T.B. Blues” and “Whipping That Old T.B.” He didn’t. Today, with new drugs, the disease is curable but unfortunately for Jimmie, not then. Will died in Alaska in a plane crash with his friend Wiley Post in 1935 after over 30 years as one of America’s greatest Broadway and movie stars. He was 56 years old. He was as popular in his era as Tom Hanks, George Clooney or Brad Pitt are today. This is not my first rodeo as a newspaper columnist. In 1947, Joe Silverberg who had recently purchased the Lafourche Comet met me at the Teen Center in Golden Meadow and gave me my first job as the Lower Lafourche correspondent. I did not like the word “lower” and was happy when the public began calling it South Lafourche. Since I got paid by the line, when I ran out of items like “Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Boudreaux motored to New Orleans last week”, or “congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Frank La-
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font on the birth of a baby daughter, Helen to join her brothers Tom and Harry”, I started to write about events of the day to lengthen the column. One week I commented about a Joe Louis prize fight of the previous night. Mr. Silverberg said I was “padding”, which I was, and fired me. I had lost my first job and $2.50 per week. In 1959 I was working at the courthouse when Dave Robichaux, who had recently bought the Thibodaux Commercial Journal and re-named it the “Lafourche Parish Press” asked me to write a weekly column. It was about Lafourche Parish folks and events and I called it “Gumbo File”. But in less than a year, Joe Silverberg bought the paper and discontinued my column. So technically, I was fired twice by Mr. Silverberg, with whom I had other encounters through the years. I also wrote columns for “Billboard” magazine and (U.K.) England’s “Blues Unlimited” and attempted radio, broadcast and cable television, emceeing, song writing, recording, producing records and country music benefits, leading bands and being a musician. I was modestly successful in some, somewhat or mediocre in others, but in a few … Never mind! Next week, critics, criticisms, complaints but also compliments. Bye now!
Vacation Bible School fun
Pictured are children that attended Vacation Bible School at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. 120 children attended the event held the week of July 10 to July 14. The theme this year was Cave Quest: Following Jesus the Light of the World.
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K-9 units will be on hand, different departments including the Fire Department, Port Commission, Golden Meadow and Lockport Police Departments, Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and others will be there talking to attendees and showing their equipment. Yard signs will be sold for $20 each while stickers and magnets will go for $10 a piece. All three of the items will say, “We Support Our Law Enforcement!” “We want everyone to have yard signs, car stickers or magnets so when the police drive down your street, or pull you over, they know that you support them and aren’t a danger,” Chris said. There will also be an auction held during the event with proceeds going to the cause. Anyone wanting to donate items for the auction can contact Tad Gaspard at 985-215-8595 by Thursday, August 11. The Sweet Treats truck will be there with lots of cool refreshments and a portion of proceeds will go to the fundraiser as well. There will be free face painting and rock painting also! Plate lunches will be sold for $8 each and will consist of either white beans and rice with fried fish or jambalaya with fried fish. Money raised from the plate lunches will benefit the Cut Off Youth Center since they are allowing the event to be located there free of charge. “We want our community to band together, help
raise funds for a worthy cause and then show pride that they donated and that they support our police officers by displaying their signs and stickers,” said Chris. “It’ll be a fun day with lots to do. We hope to see everyone out there backing the badge!” For more information on Bayou Backing the Badge or to get involved, contact Chris Cheramie 985-665-3553. Anyone who cannot attend the event can donate money online at www.gofundme.com by searching Bayou Backing the Badge. The account will be available until August 14 at 5 p.m.
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PPFAC participants will gather to spend the day with family, friends and new friends as they paddle a five-mile trek starting at the Larose flood gates, in front of Holy Rosary Church on Hwy. 308, and ending at the Cut Off Youth Center where great food, drinks, live entertainment, games, raffles, auctions and fun will be waiting for participants who paddled and those who just want to pass a good time for a great cause. “Paddle participants register for only $25. A portion of the money raised is dedicated to research and development, another portion goes to funding MDA summer camp and the final portion will be donated to the family of Trevor and Trey Guidry as these two brothers both fight DMD. We hope to be
able to help them in purchasing a handicapped accessible van,” said Colombel. Participants may sign up early at Sublime Impression’s Tattoo Studio, 16632 Hwy. 1 Cut Off, near Tobacco Plus at the South Lafourche Bridge, phone 985-258-6282. Anyone who registers prior to August 19 is guaranteed a t-shirt. Event day registration begins at 7 a.m. and paddling begins at 8 a.m. All paddlers must provide their own boats and life jackets. No motorized boats are allowed. For more information, visit the PPFAC facebook page: www.facebook. com/pushingpaddles.
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Louisiana remains the nation’s second-largest crude oil producer and oil refiner after Texas, but the industry has been on the defensive since Edwards, a 49-year-old lawyer and Democrat, ended eight years of Republican leadership last November. Publicly, he joined a campaign by local governments suing to hold the industry at least partly responsible for Louisiana’s loss of 1,900 square miles of coast since the 1930s. Privately, he pushed for a pre-trial settlement to resolve all their claims. “Our coast is in crisis,” Edwards wrote in a letter to oil executives after their initial meeting in May, calling for an “amicable solution” to avoid years of litigation. He was soon seconded by New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, whose family of Louisiana Democrats long supported Big Oil. Landrieu accused former state leaders of allowing the industry to cripple “in a generation or two what Mother Nature built in 7,000 years,” and said the damage has spread “through the marsh like an infection.” In July, Vermilion Parish, deep in Louisiana’s “Oil Patch,” became the fourth local government to file claims against Exxon, Shell, Chevron and dozens of other corporations. The agency overseeing flood protection for New Orleans also is suing. Republicans have joined in, from GOPled parishes to Attorney General Jeff Landry. “It’s absolutely new,” pollster Bernie Pinsonat said. “The oil companies
are taking it seriously because you’re talking about billions and billions of dollars.” This political shift can be traced to Hurricane Katrina, which shocked the nation and exposed the dire state of ecology in the Mississippi River’s delta. Katrina alone tore up about 60 square miles of marsh around New Orleans in 2005. At issue are oilfields like the one in Alliance, in Plaquemines Parish, where oil companies are accused of routinely abandoning open waste pits, carelessly dumping toxic brine and oilfield waste onto the marsh and interrupting the delta’s ebbs and flows by dredging thousands of miles of canals that weren’t filled back in. The oil industry blames the Army Corps of Engineers, whose levees deny the delta its natural deposits of silt and sand while channeling the Mississippi River out to sea. It also blames the clear-cutting of coastal forests more than a century ago, shipping channels that have sliced up the delta and even the invasive nutria, an oversized marsh grasseating rodent. “It’s just such a vague attempt by the plaintiffs to throw a blanket over an entire industry and hold it singularly responsible for a problem that’s got multiple causes,” said Robert Meadows, a Chevron lawyer. The legal case requires analyzing thousands of coastal drilling permits and oil leases, putting prices on the unmitigated damage caused by each company, and then dueling over demands for compensation. Scientists generally agree that between 30 percent and 40 percent of wetlands loss is attributable to drilling and its associated activities, said John Day, a Louisiana State University scientist and expert on the delta’s problems. “The factual basis is terribly strong: If I were a plaintiffs’ counsel, I’d put on a five-day slide show narrated by geologists and hydrologists and wetlands scientists, and it would be devastating,” said Oliver Houck, an environmental law professor at Tulane University in New Orleans. Geologist Sherwood Gagliano, who has studied the coastal crisis since the 1960s, contends that extracting millions of barrels of oil and gas from below the surface has caused
vast swaths of the coast to sink. “It’s like an Atlantis oilfield,” Gagliano said. “There are well-heads sticking out of the water. Abandoned production platforms now completely submerged. Oilfields developed on land are now under 5 or 10 feet of water. And that is happening all the way across the coast.” But F. Rivers LeLong Jr. calls the lawsuits a hypocritical “shakedown cruise” by the same governments that have long profited from drilling. “They aren’t the good guys any more than the oil companies were,” said LeLong, whose father started the Kenmore Oil Co., which is named as a defendant because it worked the Alliance field before going out of business in 1973. “To act as though they were victims in the process is a fairly laughable characterization.”
What’s gone is gone, but the politicians hope to keep hundreds of other square miles from disappearing. They’re envisioning huge projects to divert sediment flows from the Mississippi River and build up marsh flats, barrier islands, ridges and swamp forests. It would cost between $50 billion and $100 billion, and Louisiana doesn’t expect to have more than $25 billion to spend. Suing oil companies “is probably the only new potential source of revenue,” said Mark Davis, who directs Tulane University’s Institute on Water Resources Law and Policy. “Before you tax anybody, you’re going to be required, I think, to show that you’ve tried every other alternative. Is there anybody who owes dollars that have not been collected for this purpose?”
A beginner Handgun Course will be offered on Saturday, September 3, at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. This class is designed for first-time firearms owners and persons looking to learn basic fundamentals about firearm ownership. Class will begin at 8 a.m. and last until around noon. The cost for the course is $50, and advance regis-
tration is suggested due to class size. For more information, contact Lt. Lafate Day at (985) 532-4327 or by email at lafateday@lpso.net.
Beginner Handgun Course slated for September 3
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Dardenne wouldn’t put a dollar figure on the expected deficit. But state agencies were asked to lessen spending when the new fiscal year began July 1 as a safeguard against likely cuts. “We’re hopeful that people are listening and not spending money too quickly,” he said. The deficit would have to be closed before the current budget year ends in June 2017. Louisiana has struggled through repeated budget shortfalls in the last nine years amid the national recession, the oil price slump and the continued use by former Gov. Bobby Jindal and lawmakers of short-term fixes to close holes. Lawmakers, at Edwards’ urging, recently raised an estimated $1.5 billion in taxes to shrink cuts in this year’s spending plan. Republican leaders are hoping the tax hikes will bring in more money than expected and could help offset last year’s deficit. To slow the growth in health care spending, the Edwards administration has been working to renegotiate Jindal-era deals that privatized the services provided by the LSU charity hospitals and turned over the patient care to private hospital managers. “They are not confected in a way that is fa-
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vorable to the state in any manner or form, I don’t think. And so, we’re having candid discussions with the partners as to what concerns we have about them,” Dardenne said The negotiations are nearing an end, with Dardenne expecting the administration to announce changes to the arrangements within two weeks. He offered few details, but said the priority will be on preserving medical education programs and continuing the partnerships. He said Edwards’ push for an emergency room in north Baton Rouge could be part of the changes. Worries also persist about state cash flow problems, with the Edwards administration and legislative leaders weighing whether to take out a short-term bank loan to keep agencies able to pay bills on time. Dardenne said a decision should be made by September. The state usually borrows from its own savings accounts until tax collections, fees and other payments roll into the treasury. But Jindal and lawmakers raided many of those accounts to patch together prior budgets, and Dardenne said that left the state with $3 billion less in treasury reserves for shortterm borrowing. “That has resulted in a severe cash crunch for the state,” he said. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
A Penny Mentality In America? By Glenn Mollette Guest Columnist
I had just parked my car in a city parking lot when I heard the cries of a loud voice. “Sir, please give me a penny! Please just a penny,” he pled. I continued to walk because I do not like being verbally accosted by a stranger. I was in an unfamiliar part of town and felt spooked by his sudden appearance to plead with me for a penny. I have been asked for a dollar hundreds of time from street beggars but never a penny. I’m thinking to myself, “Wow, how low can a guy go?” On many occasions I have handed people a couple of dollars or a five. Never have I been asked for a penny. Once my family and I stopped at a light and this man was begging for money and we gave him ten dollars. As soon as he had it in his hand he smiled saying he had enough now for a bottle of whiskey. We shook our heads and felt like fools for helping the guy. My wife and I were once walking down Broad Street in Nashville to our favorite candy and popcorn store. We saw a woman eating a sandwich and a man pled for her to give it to him. She had appeared to haven eaten a bite or two from it. He took it right from her hands and ravished that sandwich. The guy was obviously starving. You really never know who is truly suffering and who is a daily panhandler. A lot of America is on welfare and we have people sleeping on the streets or under bridges or on park benches. I hope the election this fall will bring change. We didn’t get in this shape in one election. I don’t see how one election will get us out of this shape we are in today. However, we must make a major stride in a different direction or we are going to lose this country. We cannot afford more welfare, more illegal immigrants, more jobs exported out of America and a weaker military. I personally think this election is America’s defining moment in history. Supreme court justices will be appointed the next four or eight years that will
have a major impact on the future of America. Okay, back to the penny beggar. I seldom have a penny but I did have a quarter. I gave the man a quarter. Immediately he wanted more change. He said he wanted to buy his daughter a bottle of water. “Wait a minute sir, you said you wanted a penny.” “Yes, but I need more change for a bottle of water,” he pled. The man looked about 28 years old. I was beginning to think I would just hand him five or maybe even ten dollars. I then asked him, “Why aren’t you working a job?” Without missing a beat he replied, “I can’t work a job because I would lose my check.” “What? You would lose your check??” “Yes, if I work they will take my check away from me.” I then asked him how much do you receive each month in your check and he said, “Seven hundred and some dollars.” “Sir,” I replied, “You, could make more money if you would just work as hard as you are begging me and others for money.” He actually nodded his head and agreed with me. I did not give him any more money. Maybe I should have but his attitude of “I will not work because I prefer to subsist on government assistance” has become too prevalent in America. We cannot live on pennies and welfare in America. This is not a real life. It’s time for a change in this country. It’s time for real jobs to come back to America. It’s time for us to defend our borders, build up our military and repair our infrastructure. We have to get off this status quo lifestyle of mediocrity and being comfortable in poverty. This is not the America our parents built. We can’t go from a dollar mentality to a penny mentality because after this there is no lower to go.
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Tarpon Battalion held their annual summer seminar from July 18 to July 21. Students who attended the seminar were Miranda Danos, Breanna Savoie, Gavin Helmer, Blake Trosclair, Steven Bruce, TomeyRay Brady, Taamera Johnson, Lucas Bourg, Grace Worley, Blaize SavoiePrice, Abby Lorraine, Jessica Galicia, and Chantz Haviland. These cadets will receive a promotion in the upcoming school year.
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Health & Safety Officer New Orleans area
Full Time Position
Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy, professional who is self-motivated and reliable. This position will require a land based 14/14 rotation on site. Applicant must have 7-10 years of experience in maritime, dredging or construction industries. OSHA 30 hr. construction training is not required but is beneficial. 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
For Rent: 2 Bedroom, 2 bath House, Galliano/ Cut Off area. $650 a month; $650 damage deposit. NO TEXTING. Call (985) 632-6549 or (985) 665-0936, leave a CLEAR message and number to call. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom/ 2 bath; fully furnished; washer/ dryer; central A/C and heat; covered carport. Located in Cut Off. No smoking inside/ no pets. $900/ month; $500/ deposit. Utilities not included. Call 985691-8110. _________________ Apt. For Rent: two bedroom; one bath in Lockport area offering hardwood floors, appliances, washer and dryer. Water included. $650/month; $650/ deposit. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985798-7433 or 985-637-6258. _________________ House For rent: 232 East 2nd St., Larose. 3 bedroom; 1 bath; no smoking or pets; lawncare provided; $900/month. Plus deposit. (985) 632-3984 or (985) 696-0825. _________________ Studio Cottage For Rent: Single occupancy (1 person); $600 a month; $300 damage deposit; all utilities paid; lawn service provided; private laundry mat on site; located in Larose. 985-665-9618 or 985-859-3953. _________________
MERCHANDISE
55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 2911329 for more information. _________________ Motor For Sale: 2006, 27hp Pro-drive. $2,000. Call 985-2589819. _________________
BOATS
Boat For Sale: 1997 Bay Stealth 2180, 1997 VIP trailer with a 2007 Suzuki 200, 4 stroke, installed in 2008. Hyd steering, 265 HR; always dealer services; 82# motor guide troll motor with onboard charger. $10k OBO. 632-5918. _________________
GARAGE SALES
Estate Garage Sale: Thursday, August 11 at 241 East 25th Place, 6am til dark. Dishes, furniture, clothes- women, men and children, uniforms, decorations, books, household items, what nots, a lil bit of everything. _________________
Garage Sale: Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13 at 17457 East Main, Galliano (between East 116 and 117th St.) from 8am to 6pm. clothing, home goods, childrens toys and clothing, wide variety, too much to list. _________________ 4 Family Garage Sale: 117 West 27th Street (street on south side of Community Bank, last house on left) Thursday, August 11 from 7am to 4pm. Early birds welcomed. Wednesday, August 10 from 12noon to 7pm. Lots of clothes for women, men, young men and little girls; dishes, coffee maker, Brewville Expresso machine, bedding, trailer hitch and mirror, fishing rods, shop and lawn equipment, baseball equipment, ice chests, bicycles. Also 2012 Jayco 24ft. travel trailer, used 4 times. A must see. _________________ Garage Sale at 304 East 14th Place, Larose (weather permitting): Wednesday, August 10 8am - 2pm Thursday, August 11 8am - 2pm, Friday, August 12 8am - 2pm and Saturday, August 12 9am til. Womens’, girls’ and boys’ clothes, shoes, desk, kids outside toys, school uniforms, landscaping items, plants, Harley Davidson parts, clothes, boots, home decor and PLENTY more. _________________
HELP WANTED
SBL Construction LLC is hiring a Foreman/ operator with construction experience. Must pass physical/ drug screening. Must have own transportation. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________ The Lafourche Council on Aging is accepting applications for a Substitute Van Driver. Applicant must have a clean driving record and be able to lift at least 40 lbs. Please call 985532-0457 for more information. Applications may be picked up at 4876 Highway 1, Raceland. E.O.E. Deadline to apply for the position is Friday, August 12, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring full times housekeepers! Apply at 18628 Hwy 3235, Galliano. _________________
CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for
EXPERIENCED DECKHANDS Full Time Positions Must Have TWIC Card
Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances
Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer
CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for
Administrative Assistant Full Time Position
Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy, professional Administrative Assistant to perform the following duties: Compose and type routine correspondence; organize and maintain filing system and file correspondences and other records; process and prepare memos, correspondence and other documents; prepare outgoing mail and correspondence, including email and faxes.
Apply in person at
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
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. _________________ Peachtree Bakery: Hours from 9am to 5pm. No phone calls. No smokers. _________________ SBL Construction is hiring an experienced Operator/ Laborer. Must have own transportation, pass a physical and drug screening. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________
SERVICES
Tony’s Carpentry Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________ Piano Lessons Weekly, private, oneon-one instruction. Creative environment. Classical instructor with 40+ years experience using a variety of methods. Piano / keyboard required. FMI Call 985-2093478. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ 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. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________ 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. _________________
MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE $11,000
2008 Street Glide 6700 Miles Custom Paint
G Great C di i Garage Condition G K Kept
985-696-8290
Office: 985-693-7229 Fax: 985-693-8282
www.thelafourchegazette.com House Pressure washing, general maintenance, grass cutting. Call 985-6370073. _________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail.com _________________ Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children, age’s infant to school age. Call 985-696-1984, ask for Lee. _________________
Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________
NOTICES
Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________
POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________ Anyone knowing the whereabouse of Randall L. Kern a.k.a. Randall Kern and Tammy L. Kern a.k.a. Tammy Kern, please contact L. Charles Caillouet, Attorney at Law, at (985) 227-3741. _________________
PRAYERS
HURRICANE PRAYER To avert storms & hurricanes Father, all the elements of nature obey your command. Calm the storms and hurricanes that threaten us and turn our fear of your power into praise of your goodness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen ______________________
MEMORIALS
In Memory of
DUSTY RICHARDEL
Born: 2/9/1988 Died: 8/5/2010 It has been 6 years since Dusty’s passing affected our lives. He would want sweet memories to fill our hearts; even if our souls need to shed some tears. He touched the lives of many with his wit, charm and the gift of laughter. Dusty has been greatly missed by his family and friends. We can only hope that time will be our friend and give us comfort. He will forever be in our hearts guarding and guiding us as one of God’s angels. Love, Family and Friends _______________
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
CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR Full Time Position
Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy, professional Operations Coordinator to perform the following duties:
• Email customers vessel information for morning reports • Filling job sheets and writing job information into their books • Speaking to customers and going over vessel traffic • Sending out agreements when a job is done • Lining up machinists and port captains for different vessel repairs • Morning / afternoon reporting • Weekend reporting when on call • Assist with both inshore / offshore operations 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
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
OBITUARIES
IRMA VEDROS
ANN COMEAUX
Ann Assunto Comeaux passed away peacefully at 12:21 p.m. on Saturday, August 6 in Kenner, LA at the age of 82. She was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and a resident of Galliano, Louisiana. Visition will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday, August 11 from 10 a.m. until service time. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon with burial following at Cheramie Cemetery. She was survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles “CJ” Comeaux; son, Charlie Comeaux; daughters, Sandra (Francis) Bruce, Cindy (Michael) Calvert, Patsy (Barry) Robichaux, and Mary Kay (Greg) Rabb; grandchildren, Tiffany (Ryan) Mayet, Carl Bruce, Kristi Comeaux, Colby Comeaux, Sarah (Dwayne) Veillon, Sid Huguet, Will (Shaina) Rabb, Kelly (Kason) Bolin; great grandchildren, Carter Bruce, Drake Mayet, Kylie Mayet, Memphis Veillon, Charleigh Bolin, and Delton Bolin (baby on the way); brother-in-law, Warren Comeaux; and sister-in-law, Lee Comeaux. She was preceded in death by her mother, Isabel Tatum and father Joe Assunto, and half sisters, Janice and Joel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Hospital at PO Box 1000 Dept 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or donors@stjude.org. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. __________________
Irma Pennison Vedros, 82, a native of Cut Off and a resident of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, August 4. Visitation was held from 9 until 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday with burial followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Lester Vedros, Sr.; sons, Johnny J. Pennison, Danny J. Pennison; daughter, Susan P. Larousse; step son, L.J. Vedros (Charlene), Craig Vedros (Karen), Todd Vedros (Tami); step daughter, Charlotte Parr; grandchildren, Kevin, Karl, Kyle, Kelly, Jessica, Danny Jr., Drew, Megan; 15 great grandchildren; step grandchildren, Jai, Angel, Jarred, Darren, Dusty, Kendall and Brittny; and 15 step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Horace Pennison; parents, Lawrence and Melodie Dufrene; and sister, Mabel Thibodaux. She retired from the Lafourche Parish School Board. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. __________________
LORETTA PIERCE
NATHAN MAYET
Nathan Mayet, a native and resident of Cut Off, passed away in his home on July 31, 2016 surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Visitation was held on Thursday, August 4 at SamartMothe Funeral Home from 4 until 9 p.m. and resumed on Friday at Sacred Heart Church from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 12 p.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Julia Cheramie Mayet; sons, Simon (Stephanie), Jace (Susan), Andy (Kirstin) Mayet; daughter, Julie Plaisance (John); grandchildren, Joshua Cheramie (Courtney), Cheree Terrebonne (Aaron), Jason Mayet (Genia), Zachary, Drew, Ryne, Brynne, Lucas, Owen Mayet, Justin Plaisance; great grandchildren, Cole and Sophie Mayet, Rocky and Myah Chermaie, Kaylie and Bronson Terrebonne; sister, Mary Mayet Smith; sister-in-law, Joyce Terrebonne Mayet; godchildren, Marcus Smith and Ward Mayet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Nancy Cretini Mayet; brother, Louis J. Mayet; brother-in-law, John Smith. Nathan was a Cajun music enthusiast and a wonderful Cajun cook. He was a colorful story teller, capable of embellishing his stories with quick wit. Nathan enjoyed camping with his family, and his grandchildren and great grandchildren were his pride and joy. A special thanks goes out to St. Joseph Hospice, especially Chris Guidry as well as Dr. Jay Vegas for their care and heart-felt concern for the Mayet family. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in Nathen Mayet’s memory be sent to: Alzheimer’s Association, 3445 N. Causeway Blvd. Suite 902, Metairie, LA 70002 Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. __________________
Loretta Cheramie Pierce, 86, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Galliano, passed away on Thursday, August 4. She is survived by her son, Tony Pierce; daughters, Sherry Pierce, Lori Ingram; brother, Johnny Cheramie; 3 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin J. Pierce; parents, Amay and Lydia Rousse Cheramie; brothers, Leonard Cheramie, Riley Cheramie; and grandchild, Noah Ingram. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. __________________
LLOYD LEDET
Lloyd J. Ledet, Sr., 89, a native of Westwego and resident of Galliano passed away on Friday, August 5. Visitation was held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church on Monday, August 8 from 8 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Lloyd “Buster” Ledet, Jr.; daughter, Jeanette L. Hebert; brothers, Roland Ledet, Jerry Ledet, Sterling “Butch” Ledet; sisters, Audrey Casso, Betty Burger, Judy Boudreaux; 8 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, 1st Rose B. Ledet, 2nd, Ruby M. Ledet; parents, Louis and Daisy LeBlanc Ledet; son, Louis “Louie” Ledet; and daughter, Diane L. Vegas. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. __________________
The Knights of Columbus Fr. Charles Tessier Council 8898 in Larose held its annual Installation of Officers for 2016-2017 on June 16. The event started with a special mass celebrated in the Our Lady of the Rosary Church, followed by a swearing in ceremony by District Deputy Mike Callais. A banquet was then held in the K of C home. Front row (left to right): Chaplain Fr. Roni Villamor, Adam Billiot, standing in for Deputy Grand Knight Rudy Ledet, Warden Irvin Soudelier, Trustee Melvin Ledet and also standing in for Outside Guard Roy Matherne, Advocate Mark Thibodaux, Chancellor Matt Danos, and Lecturer Henry Lafont Jr. Back row (left to right): Trustee Ned Cheramie, David Burns standing in for Inside Guard Linton Hebert, Recorder Dr. Roland Thomassie, Grand Knight N.J. Lefort Jr., Treasurer Jessie Guidry, Financial Secretary John Guidry, and Trustee Nathan Arceneaux.
Agents find drugs and a firearm during arrest of Cut Off man
Devan Day, 19, of Cut Off, was arrested on Tuesday, August 2 following an investigation by the Lafourche Parish Drug Task Force. Agents arrested Day for Distribution of Methamphetamine. At around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, agents made contact with Day at his residence, and he was immediately taken into custody. During the search of the residence, agents located small amounts of suspected methamphetamine and marijuana, as well as seven (7) clonazepam pills, five (5) hydrocodone pills, assorted drug paraphernalia, and a handgun. During questioning, Day admitted to ownership of the items. He was transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux where he was booked on the
Arrest reports
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. AUGUST 4, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Chance Kay, 41, Thibodaux. Simple criminal damage to property. Roderick Williams, 34, Cut Off. Possession of cannabinoids/synthetic marijuana. Errick Pensis, 20, Bayou Blue. Illegal possession of stolen things. Thibodaux Police Department Nicole Folse, 27, Vacherie. Theft of goods. Kendrick Steward, 35, Thibodaux. Possession of marijuana; possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine; evidence and comp. motor vehicle liability; turning movements and required signals; headlights required; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Lockport Police Department Philip Adams, 21, Lockport. Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Samuel Grabert, 21, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts) Jessica Aucoin, 41, Raceland. Contempt of court; violation of probation/ parole. AUGUST 5, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Matthew Sanchez, 20, Larose. Domestic abuse battery; aggravated 2nd degree battery. Kyle Dupre, 26, Bayou Blue. Violation of probation/ parole. Drew Badeaux, 32, Gray. Violation of probation/ parole. Coby Thibodaux, 24, Raceland. Simple criminal damage to property. Shasta Britton, 38, Gray. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Wendell Every, 46, Thibodaux. Theft of goods; possession or distribution of drug parapherna-
aforementioned warrant. He was also booked with Possession of Methamphetamine, Marijuana, Clonazepam, Hydrocodone, and Drug Paraphernalia, as well as Illegal Carrying of a Weapon in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. His bond is set at $37,000.
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Latasha Azemas, 34, Thibodaux. Simple criminal damage to property. Louisiana State Police Kaleigh Stevenson, 22, Thibodaux. DWI (1st); careless operation. AUGUST 6, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jahmarcus Paddio, 20, Morgan City. Contempt of court. Jason Fanguy, 27, Houma. Contempt of court (3 cts) Britney Richard, 27, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (5 cts) Layouke Walker, 27, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Ron Vanburen, 33, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Katherine Simmons, 27, Galliano. Theft of goods. Joshua Lirette, 27, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts); resisting an officer. Louisiana State Police Jordan Savoie, 24, Larose. DWI (2nd); driving left of center. Shannon Doll, 46, Lockport. DWI (2nd); driving under suspension for prior DWI; improper display of license plate. AUGUST 7, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Alex Andras, 30, Thibodaux. Attempted second degree murder. Dylan Viesca, 26, Golden Meadow. Driver’s view obstruction; no drivers license; fugitive of Texas. Eugene Guidry, 26, Lockport. Violation of probation/ parole. Loney Dardar, 38, Houma. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish (5 cts) Montrell Garrison, 21, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Brad Rousseau, 40, Raceland. Operating a vehicle with suspended license; headlamps for motor vehicles and motorcycles; flight from an officer. Carrie Thibodaux, 54, Larose. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Christopher Grant, 26, Larose. Contempt of court. Christopher Lawson, 35, Hahnville. Contempt of court.
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The V.H. Boudreaux Senior Citizens Center in Lockport held it’s monthly birthday party on July 12. Those celebrating birthdays in July were Richard Hebert, Lucille Adams, Sue Matherne and Cullen Saucier. Seniors who would like to join in for birthday parties, cards, pokeno, exercise or lunch can call 532-5930, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
DWI checkpoint slated for Friday in Lafourche
Lafourche Parish deputies will conduct a DWI checkpoint beginning Friday, August 12 that will continue into the early morning hours of Saturday, August 13. During the DWI checkpoint, deputies will look for drivers who are possibly impaired while checking for other traffic safety issues. Sheriff Webre reminds citizens to designate a driver when planning to drink. 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” parish, meaning if a suspected drunk driver refuses a breathalyzer test, deputies will seek a search warrant to have that person’s blood tested.
Surfin’ the is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories and photos that are found circulating the internet. Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces.
Wedding vows
During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the priest with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I’m to promise to ‘love, honor, and obey’ and ‘forsaking all others, be faithful to her forever,’ I’d appreciate it if you’d just leave that part out.” He slipped the priest the cash and walked away. The wedding day arrived. When it came time for the groom’s vows, the priest looked the young man in the eye and said, “Will you
promise to prostrate yourself before her, obey her every command and wish, serve her breakfast in bed every morning of your life and swear eternally before God and your lovely wife that you will not ever even look at another woman, as long as you both shall live?” The groom gulped and looked around and then said in a tiny voice, “I do.” After the ceremony, the groom pulled the priest aside and hissed, “I thought we had a deal.” The priest slipped the $100 back into the man’s hand and whispered, “The bride’s father made me a much better offer.”
Homecoming & Friday Night Lights The Lafourche Gazette will publish a special section for all Friday Night Lights participants (homecoming court, football players, band, cheerleaders, dance team, etc.) in the issue prior to the CLHS homecoming game (Sept. 16) and the SLHS homecoming game (Oct. 14).
Color ads with a photo congratulating / announcing Homecoming and Friday Night Light particpants can be purchased for $40. Deadlines are as follows: CLHS: Friday, Sept. 9 SLHS: Friday, Oct. 7
693-7229 • ads@TLGnewspaper.com
Public notice
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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 Commissioner’s intent is to place its available property into productive use, in accordance with its Master Plan recommendation, in a manner which generates commensurate revenue for the Commission, provides optimum utilization and generates substantial community benefits. Interested parties may obtain copies for by calling 985-632-6701 or visiting the Commissioner’s website at www.portfourchon.com These request for Proposals provide updated, detailed maps of property available for proposals and a general overview for its Commissioner’s lease expectations for its property. Sealed proposals must be received at the Commission Administration Building at 16829 East Main Street in Galliano, LA 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. 8/10/16
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 Friday, September 2, 2016 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 GM 471 Pump Motor and Gear Head 2004 New Holland Tl90A Tractor (Hours 6622) – Minimum Bid $16,000.00 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 4WD Truck (Mileage 152,383) – Minimum Bid $9,000.00 14 ft. Aluminum Hull – Minimum Bid $150.00 Step Bar (Fits 2011 Dodge 1500 Crew) Several Rolls of Cyclone Fencing Go-Cool Ice Chest Portable A/C Viper 3 Blade SS Prop 14 ¾ x 19 Right Hand Viper 3 Blade SS Prop 14 ¾ x 19 Left Hand Stiletto 3 Blade SS Prop 14 ¼ x 19
Right Hand Stiletto 3 Blade SS Prop 14 ¼ x 19 Left Hand Unknown Brand 3 Blade SS Prop 15 ¼ x 19 Left Hand Jet Pallet Jack Roll Top for 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Tufbox Toolbox for Truck Traffic Survey Counter & Trailer with Solar Panels 2008 RU2 Fast 850 SpeedRanger Trailer (2) Airport Remote Radio Access Systems (33) Aastra Meridian M5316 Phones (2) Poly Comm SoundStation 2 Phones (25) M5316 Nortel Phones Toshiba DX Phone Key Phone System (Model DKSUB424A) with (6) Toshiba Phones Bogen G3-35 Amplifier, Bogen CAM8 Pre-Amplifier with (4) Bogen Speakers UIR-550 NTC-50MM Varifocal DC IRIS Camera UIR-550 NTC-50MM Varifocal DC IRIS Camera UIR-550 NTC-50MM Varifocal DC IRIS Camera HP KVM Server Console Switch Dell PowerEdge 8 Port KVM Switchbox Pelco Spectra Camera System (Backbox, Dome, Mount, Power Supply, Camera) Bosch MIC Series Power Supply Cisco C3745G 24 Port Switch Cisco WS C3750G 24 Port Switch Cisco C3750G 24 Port Switch Cisco 7206 Core Router 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 “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Copies of listing may be examined and bids 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. 7/27/16 8/3/16 8/10/16
Cheap fix could end $1 million fight over heat on death row MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The state of Louisiana has spent more than three years and over $1 million in taxpayer money to fight a lawsuit that claims three death row inmates are exposed to dangerous heat levels in their cells. A possible low-tech solution costs less than $2,000 and would avoid the need to install a more expensive air conditioning system inside Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, according to court testimony Monday for the long-running litigation. A court-appointed special master told U.S. District Judge Brian Jackson that the three inmates have been moved to new cells where cool air is piped in through a vent from a guard station. Prison officials also recently installed a plastic curtain to trap the cool air and equipped each inmate’s cell with “Cajun cooler” systems, described in a court filing as an ice chest, a fan and a duct that emits cool air. The special master, Paul Hebert, said temperatures in the inmates’ new cells are now “well within a normal condition” since the state began experimenting with the new heat control measures in late June. Jackson is ordering an
independent air conditioning systems expert to inspect the inmates’ new cells. He scheduled an Aug. 22 hearing for expert testimony before he decides whether the new measures could be a permanent solution. More than two years ago, the judge ruled that Louisiana imposes unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment once the heat index on death row exceeds 88 degrees. Hebert said the heat indexes in the inmates’ cells are “hardly approaching 80 degrees” since the prison implemented the new measures, which he described as “very effective.” Last year, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said any remedy should be limited to the three plaintiffs, not all 85 death row inmates, and invited the state to provide relief without installing air conditioning. Although the state’s attorneys dispute that the new measures should be a permanent fix, the judge expressed frustration that it has taken years for the state to employ a possible remedy that is so simple and cheap. He also noted that politicians have seemed “reluctant to make the tough decisions” that could have resolved the
case long ago. Jackson also said it was “maddening” and “very troubling” that attorneys for both sides waited weeks to inform him that they began experimenting with the new remediation measures. “I am convinced that there were efforts to conceal information from the court,” he said. “I won’t ascribe reasons or motives to anyone at this point.” Mary Roper, an attorney for the state, said officials never intended to withhold information from the judge or “do something underhanded.” Before the prison implemented the new measures, the three inmates received one cold shower a day, ice chests in their cells and fans outside them. The state has argued those measures adequately protected the plaintiffs, all of whom have medical problems that can be exacerbated by the heat. Roper suggested that the new measures shouldn’t be a permanent solution, due to concerns about mold growing in the prison and rising temperatures in the guard station that pipes cool air into the inmates’ cells. Mercedes Montagnes, an attorney for the three inmates, said the condi-
tions in their new cells are “far superior” to those in their previous cells. But she urged the judge to consider a way to continue monitoring the conditions if the case is resolved by the new measures. Documents obtained by The Associated Press through public records requests showed the state’s corrections department and attorney general’s office have accrued at least $1,067,000 in expenses fighting the inmates’ lawsuit. Most of the money has gone to private attorneys on both sides of the case. The state had to cover inmates’ attorney fees under a settlement with Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office. A plaintiffs’ expert has estimated it would cost about $225,000 to install air conditioning on death row’s six tiers. During an interview in June, state Department of Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc said the state’s refusal to install air conditioning on death row isn’t politically motivated. LeBlanc said installing air conditioning there could open a “Pandora’s box” and possibly force his department to make the same accommodation for many other prisoners.
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lawmakers stopped paying for Louisiana State Police operations out of the state’s transportation trust fund, a move that will steer millions more to roadwork this year. But the governor is seeking more ways to drum up money for infrastructure. “It’s obvious that existing revenue sources aren’t going to get for us more than we’ve been getting, and if we wait for the Easter bunny or the tooth fairy to deliver these infrastructure projects, that’s never going to happen,” Edwards said at a transportation event last week. He wants the study group to consider gasoline tax hikes, toll roads and
public/private partnerships as it devises recommendations to raise more money for road and bridge work. He said he wants the members to look at what other states do to pay for projects. “It doesn’t make any sense to just have another study to determine we have a $12 billion backlog and then we put that study on the shelf. We know that there’s a backlog, so we’re going to have to come up with some strategies to make sure that we can alleviate it. That cannot be done without resources,” Edwards said. The governor is also planning to steer more dollars from the state construction budget to
transportation projects, plans that still need final approval later this year from the Bond Commission. Edwards held events in Baton Rouge and Lafayette recently to tout new interstate improvements that are planned to ease traffic problems, after the state received a $60 million federal grant. At last week’s press conference, the governor said more than $20 million will be spent to build a new off-ramp in Baton Rouge, aimed at lessening congestion at an interstate chokepoint near downtown. Construction will begin in late 2017 or early 2018.
Governor turns focus to easing gridlock, improving roads BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — With Louisiana’s budget gaps partially stabilized, Gov. John Bel Edwards is looking to make roads, bridges and other transportation needs a key initiative for next year’s legislative session. In June, the Democratic governor created an 18member study group to develop ideas for tackling Louisiana’s more than $12 billion road and bridge improvement backlog. The task force has started regular meetings, with its recommendations due by Jan. 1. The state has struggled for years with ways to chip away at the long list of projects, with only modest success. In the budget year that began July 1, Edwards and
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PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL CONDUCT THE LOUISIANA SCHOOL BUS OPERATOR PRE-INSERVICE TRAINING FOR SCHOOL BUS OPERATOR CERTIFICATION AS FOLLOWS:
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Individuals interested in attending should contact the Lafourche Parish Transportation Office at (985) 435-4682. Completion of this class does not guarantee employment. Other state and board mandated requirements are necessary to complete the certification process.
Individuals attending must provide a high school diploma or GED on the first night, have a positive driving record, positive attitude and be willing to provide student transportation services as directed.