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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

VOLUME 50 NUMBER 50

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

2016 Cerebral Palsy Poster Representative Greyson Gros

Lower Lafourche CP Telethon this weekend

Cerebral palsy is the most prevalent life long disability in the United States today.

It can impair the ability to walk, talk, to see, hear, to move, to communicate, to learn … and for the individual with one or more of these impairments it means a life filled with barriers, to leading or securing a “normal” existence.

People with cerebral palsy can be helped and Cerebral Palsy of Louisiana is the voluntary agency that helps them … with the purchase of wheelchairs, walkers, braces, communication devices, prescription shoes, assistance with therapy and much more.

The Lower Lafourche Cerebral Palsy of LA Telethon will be held this Saturday, August 27, from 12-noon to 10 p.m., and on Sunday, August 28, from 12-noon to 6 p.m. at the Cut Off Youth Center.

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A team of NOAA aviators captured these aerial images last week before and after the flooding that struck Denham Springs. The photos, also taken of other flood-stricken Louisiana communities, are used to aid with safe navigation through flood-stricken areas and to assess damage to property and the environment.

NOAA launches America’s first national water forecast model

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood’s devastation to their homes and their lives.

The line for the makeshift Federal Emergency Management Agency recovery center started to gather before the facility opened Monday at a substance abuse treatment site run by a local Baptist church. The stream of traffic has been steady ever since.

Edward Shaw, 62, has been staying at a local Motel 6 since last week’s flooding inundated the house he was renting, the water rising to the top of the front door. He lost his furniture and his car, and hasn’t heard from his landlord about when the house might be repaired.

FEMA started covering his motel costs Sunday, though he’s not sure for how long.

“I hope to God FEMA give me enough so I can start all over again,” Shaw said.

And if that doesn’t happen?

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New tool hailed as a game changer for predicting floods, informing water-related decisions

NOAA and its partners have developed a new forecasting tool to simulate how water moves throughout the nation’s rivers and streams, paving the way for the biggest improvement in flood forecasting the country has ever seen.

The development, announced and launched last week by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, comes as Louisiana reels from one of the biggest floods in its history.

Run on NOAA’s powerful new Cray XC40 supercomputer, the National Water Model uses data from more than 8,000 U.S. Geological Survey gauges to simulate conditions for 2.7 million

locations in the contiguous United States. The model generates hourly forecasts for the entire river network.

Previously, NOAA was only able to forecast streamflow for 4,000 locations every few hours.

The model also improves NOAA’s ability to meet the needs of its emergency managers, reservoir operators, first responders, recreationists, farmers, barge operators, and ecosystem and floodplain managers — with more accurate, detailed, frequent and expanded water information.

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The scene of countless neighborhoods in the Baton Rouge, Denham Springs areas as residents try to cleanup after the floods.

Central Lafourche High School set to celebrate 50 years!

Gazette News Reports

50.

Central Lafourche just turned

School officials want everyone who’s ever worn the green and gold with pride to turn out this weekend for a community celebration designed to celebrate the Trojans’ big day.

Central Lafourche will hold its GREEN and GOLDen Family Day this Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the school’s Mathewsbased campus on La. Highway 1.

Assistant principal Chris Arnold said tons of events have been planned to make the day special.

Admission is free, and is open to all community members – even those who didn’t ever attend Central Lafourche High School.

“Hopefully it’s a really big event for our community,” Arnold said.

The event will provide fun for

folks of all ages.

At the celebration, organizers are putting together a memorabilia area, which will allow alums and friends of the school to showcase some of the random things that they’ve collected over the years out of love for Central Lafourche.

Anyone can submit an item for the memorabilia area, and photos can be emailed electronically to CL50thAnn@gmail.com.

On Facebook, the school has posted a few items which will be seen on Saturday. One item posted was an old letterman’s jacket from the 1960’s – the first days the school was in existence.

Another was a tattered football helmet that dates back to the early days of the Trojans’ storied football program.

“We can’t wait to see what Trojan memorabilia you all can

find,” states a news release announcing the plans for the day.

But the family day will also feature much, much more.

From 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., there will be an open car show, which will allow automobile lovers a chance to show off their wheels.

Throughout the day, event goers will be able to tour Central Lafourche’s large campus from front-to-back.

The memorabilia display will

be live for the entire length of the day, and a silent auction will take place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Trojans football team is in the 50th anniversary spirit, too.

“It should be a great day,” Trojans football coach Keith Menard said last week about the celebration. “It’s something a lot of people are looking forward to.”

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Wednesday, August 24, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Aug. 24 at the Cut Off Youth Center and Thursday, Aug. 25 at the Raceland Recreation Center.

Calendar of Events News to Use! SL Biddy registration to be held Aug. 23, 25

South Lafourche Biddy Basketball will register boys and girls ages 4 – 14 from beginner to all-star on Tuesday, August 23 and Thursday, August 25 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Cut Off Youth Center.

The organization is also in need of volunteer coaches and referees. For more information, find SL Biddy Basketball on facebook or call 985-637-1513 or 985-632-7616.

SLHS open house set for Aug. 24

South Lafourche High School is having an open house on Wednesday, August 24 at 6 p.m. Students should give their parents a copy of their schedule to follow.

Commodities to be given out Aug. 24, 25

The Lafourche Council on Aging and Catholic Charities will be giving out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age or older between 7 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday,

Local church to sell seafood fondue Fri.

Open Door Revival Center will sell a seafood fondue dinner on Friday, August 26. A donation of $7 will receive crab and shrimp in a white cream sauce stuffed in a small cap bread, tossed salad, corn and a dessert.

Call 637-7991 to order before Friday and 325-2456 to order by 10 a.m. on Friday. Advance orders encouraged. The church is located at 16164 West Main Street in Cut Off (next to old Pizza Hut).

Lockport KCs to hold lunch benefit Aug. 28

The 2016 Lockport Biddy Basketball season is approaching and organizers will be conducting registration on the following dates at the Lockport Middle School gym from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, Aug. 27 and Sept. 3.

Registration is for all children ages 4-12 years from Lockport, Gheens, Raceland, Bayou Blue, and Des Allemands.

Fees are $30 for first child, $25 for second child, and $20 each for third and fourth child in same family.

A copy of the child’s birth certificate is needed for proof of age.

Larose Biddy to hold registration thru Aug.

Larose Youth Basketball will hold registration every Monday and Wednesday throughout the month of August. This year, due to the economy, the board has decided to waive all registration fees. Parents can register girls and boys ages 4 – 14 between 6 and 8 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center.

Registration is free!

Anyone interested in coaching can sign up at registration. For more information, contact Troy Gisclair at 985-637-9173, Travis Terrebonne at 985-6379325 or any Larose Youth Biddy board member.

Lockport KCs to hold lunch benefit Aug. 28

The Lockport Knights of Columbus will have their monthly fundraiser dinner at their home on Seventh Street on Sunday, August 28, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The menu will consist of baked chicken, rice dressing, green beans, salad and bread for an $8 donation.

Drinks and desserts will also be sold.

Dine in or take out will be available.

Adult Flag Football accepting registrations

LRD#3 adult flag football is accepting registration for men and women ages 18 and older.

Contact Ryan Pitre at 985-805-3271 or Desi Sanders at 985-665-0478.

Boat building classes available to public

The Center for Traditional Boat Building, 202 Main Street, Lockport, offers boat building classes that teach how to build pirogues, lake skiffs and rowboats. Classes can be scheduled any day at times convenient to builder and instructor.

Call and schedule your appointment with our boat instructor, Ernie, at (985) 532-5106. Group events also available

CCC summer sale ongoing with new items

The Catholic Community Center is having a $2 per bag of clothing, clearance sale.

Shelves and clothing racks are restocked each day for a continuous variety of goods for sale. CCC is located at 9018 East Avenue A in Galliano next to the South Lafourche Tarpon Bridge [directly behind Renovations].

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Pokémon Go: too much of a screen time monster?

Samira L Brown, MD Ochsner Health

Is your child playing Pokémon Go from the time they wake up to the time they hit the sack? Capturing Pokemons instead of doing schoolwork? Lets take a closer look at this new phenomenon of a game and why it’s keeping some kids hooked to the screen.

7.5 million Americans downloaded this game when it was launched in July. One of the ideas behind Pokémon Go is getting players to become more active.

The game uses the clock and GPS in your phone or tablet to detect where and when you are in the game and generate virtual cartoon creatures on your screen called Pokémons. These cartoons can “exist” in different locations, and when one is close by, alerts are sent to your phone to notify you. Then it’s a race to see who can “capture” the creature first!

With this game comes a crucial responsibility to ensure it’s practiced as a safe activity. Children can get distracted just as adults do, stepping off the sidewalk or out into traffic with perilous outcomes. Even on the sidewalk, in the yard, or around pools, accidents can happen. Just as we teach kids not to run after a ball into the street, the same rules apply with Pokémon Go. A note of caution for parents: even though it’s free to download, players have the option to use real money to buy ingame currency called PokéCoins. For this reason, the game in particular requires vigilant parental supervision.

Screen time is okay in moderation; however it does come with some other risks as well. Using screens too much has been associated with vision problems in children. There are also some populations of children who are at increased

risk to develop an unhealthy relationship with gaming including large amounts of time spent playing video games, low social competence, and high impulsivity.

Studies also show that children with problematic gaming can lead to depression, anxiety, social phobias and lower school performance. If you are concerned your children may have a problem, we suggest setting up an appointment with your pediatrician to discuss this.

Here are a few tips for monitoring screen time: We suggest limiting all screen time to no more than two hours a day, and children under the age of two should be screen-free as much as possible. You want to be sure you are counting all the time spent on TV, videogames, laptops, ipads, cellphones, etc.

During screen time, you want to ensure that your child takes a break every twenty minutes and avoids the evening hours as this can disrupt sleep.

Be sure the games your child is playing do not allow unrestricted access to your credit cards if you have your information stored on your device, such as Applepay.

Help your children come up with screen-free

fun activities to ward off boredom and encourage imaginative play. When out of the house be sure to have some books/cards/crayons with you to help children stay entertained.

- Ensure you and your children are getting 60 minutes of active aerobic exercise daily - Use parental controls to ensure content is age appropriate and when possible watch together - Family meals, including snacks should be screen-free - Keep TVs out of your child’s rooms Be sure to model these tips for your family.

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Payrolls fall and jobless rate rises in Louisiana in July

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana had fewer jobs and fewer workers in July, as weakness reasserted itself in the state’s economy.

The Louisiana unem-

ployment rate ticked up to 6.3 percent after falling to 6.2 percent in June.

Louisiana’s year-ago jobless rate was 6.1 percent.

Workers left the labor force, but the number of unemployed Louisianans was flat at 135,000 from June.

Louisiana had July’s fourth-highest jobless rate among states, with Alaska worst at 6.7 percent. The nationwide jobless rate was 4.9 percent.

Employer payrolls, used by many economists as their top labor market indicator, fell slightly in July, and were 14,000 below July 2015 levels.

Louisiana payrolls have stabilized after oil and gas employment dropped.

Both sets of figures, adjusted to cancel out seasonal changes, were released Friday by the U.S. Labor Department. ___

Woman’s funeral had no attendees, so 30 strangers showed up

ORANGETOWN, N.Y. (AP) — About 30 people have paid their respects to a woman they never met after responding to a call

for attendees for a suburban New York funeral at which no one was expected to show up.

The Journal News reports the strangers served as Francine Stein’s pallbearers and also helped bury her during the service last week at a cemetery in Orangetown.

Stein died at the age of 83. Rabbi Elchanan Weinbach officiated the service and says there was no eulogy because he didn’t know anything about the woman. He learned at the cemetery that Stein was a musician and had taught at the Julliard School.

The call for volunteers came on Facebook from Weinbach’s daughter.

One attendee said she came to the service as a simple act of “human decency.” ___

US rig count up 10 this week to 491, Texas up 8

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 10 this week to 491.

A year ago, 885 rigs were active. Depressed energy prices have sharply

curtailed oil and gas exploration.

Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 406 rigs sought oil and 83 explored for natural gas this week. Two were listed as miscellaneous.

Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Texas gained eight rigs, Pennsylvania was up two and Louisiana, Oklahoma and West Virginia added one each.

North Dakota declined by two and New Mexico was down one.

Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Kansas, Ohio, Utah and Wyoming were unchanged.

The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May at 404. ___

8-year-old dies after throat slashed, mother in custody

WALKER, La. (AP) — An 8year-old in south Louisiana has died after her throat was slashed, and investigators say they believe it was done by her mother.

Wednesday, August 24, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard says deputies took 30-year-old Christine Courtney into custody Sunday. He says she was undergoing surgery for what appeared to be self-inflicted cuts to her own throat.

The child was pronounced dead at home in Walker. Authorities did not immediately release her name.

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Ard says Courtney had to be restrained and she told investigators that people were telling her to take her own life and the life of her daughter.

A first-degree murder warrant was issued for Courtney, and it was unclear whether she has an attorney.

Ard says he believes the attack is not tied to recent floods in the area.

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“In a Small Pond”

By Leroy Martin Another birthday, fan mail and opinions

I had a birthday on August 4th turning 87. I didn’t turn it, want it, need it or request it, but I got it, earned it, passed it and accepted it … grudgingly!

Being born in 1929 means that I had a toehold or a firm grip in ten decades.

Inconceivable!

The biblical suggested age limitation was 70 and I’m happy that law was amended.

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my age have passed on except Vin Bruce and we both hobble along, bones creaking, muscles aching, hair graying, sight and hearing failing and that’s all I can list in a family newspaper. I’ll quit kicking because the alternative is worst.

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Health official: Gulf Coast states most vulnerable to Zika MIAMI (AP) — A National Institutes of Health official said Sunday that the Zika virus could “hang around” the United States for a year or two.

Dr. Anthony Fauci told ABC’s “This Week” that other Gulf Coast states, besides Florida, are most vulnerable to the spread of the disease.

“I would not be surprised if we see cases in Texas and Louisiana, particularly now where you have the situation with flooding in Louisiana,” said Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

“There are going to be a lot of problems getting rid of standing water.”

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Fauci said mosquito control is the best way to stop the spread of the Zika virus, which can cause severe birth defects, including microcephaly, in pregnant women.

“With our experience with other similar viruses like dengue, this is something that could hang around for a year or two,” Fauci said. “Hopefully, we get to a point to where we could suppress it so that we won’t have any risk of it.”

Meanwhile the mayor of Miami Beach said city workers are doing everything in their power to go after mosquitoes in the popular tourist destination.

Mayor Philip Levine told New York radio station AM 970 that Miami Beach is running smoothly, despite the Zika concerns.

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I answered, “Because my Facebook friends understand my humor, even silly and absurd as this one.”

“Silly and absurd? A perfect description of your column,” she answered.

Dot always has my back so here it is: “Dear Friends. Wonderful wishes were well wanted, weepingly welcomed, warranting witty ‘we-ply’ (sorry). While wondering why we weep willingly with well-worn, well-known wailful warbling words, we ‘we-alized’ (my bad) why whacky writings were white washed warmly with wholesome wispy words … (I ran out of w’s but my thanks are sincere.)”

Trite, terrible and tedious? Totally, but my Facebook friends forgave my ‘play on words’ and I hope my readers do, too.

Opinions: In many years of spouting opinions on radio, newspapers and as a public official, I received thousands of letters and telegrams. Most of them were requests for songs on my radio (KCIL Houma, KLEB Golden Meadow, WWEZ and WSHO New Orleans) and TV (KHMA Houma and Callais Cable, Golden Meadow) programs, but some were not. Some of my opinions came back to bite me. I have since mellowed and keep controversial stuff out of my column.

In the earlier years, stamps were 3-cents, postcards 1-cent and telegrams were affordable. I received bundles every week.

As rates increased, the volume decreased from hundreds to dozens by the time I left radio for elected office. Television had diminished radio and although voters elected me many times, maybe my radio personality had diminished as well. Forgetaboutit! My ego won’t let me accept that. (Just kidding).

I saved and kept the

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bundles of mail and newspaper clippings in my office, the favorable or neutral in files on the floor and the unfavorable or critical, less than a dozen, in an envelope on a high shelf.

In 1964 the Hurricane Hilda flood destroyed all my floor files but the water did not reach the top shelf.

I carefully sorted out the contents of the manila envelope, had them laminated, framed and hung on my office wall.

Dot once asked me, “Why do you keep those so in view?”

“To keep me humble and modest,” I replied.

She came back with, “It didn’t work, did it?”

As I said, she always has my back.

In my many years of harboring opinions my records indicate that I sent only 25 “letters to the editor” to various local newspapers and three to the Times Picayune. All but one were printed and many brought responses with criticism or praise. The only one I wrote since then, in response to a Daily Comet article about airplane spotters in Houma,

recalled how at 14 I was an airplane spotter in the Hibernia Tower in New Orleans. It appeared in their Saturday, August 13 issue.

The only three I sent to

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the Picayune were all printed and pictures of the subjects were added. They were about the “Filthy Rich”, “L’il Abner” and the new bridge over the Mississippi that just opened in downtown New Orleans.

All three were to make a point, but with my sarcastic humor. I’ll tell you about them and the others next week.

I’ll also tell you about criticism I received through the years, few but wearisome. Hey! There’s another “W” I could have used.

Bye now!

Comments are welcomed at: leroymartin1929@gmail.com

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Telethon

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The event will be televised on Vision Communications, Channel 5.

The poster representative this year is Greyson Gros, of Larose. Greyson is the son of Jessica and Keria Gros. He enjoys outside activities, and listening to music.

Your generous telethon pledge last year helped to continue the work in servicing the needs of people with cerebral palsy. Won’t you consider helping this year with a generous donation to Cerebral Palsy of Louisiana?

CLHS

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Menard said Central Lafourche will wear special helmet decals in 2016 which will honor the school’s memorable year.

On the decal will be a Trojan, with the number 50 – a touch, which Menard said will show appreciation to the importance of the occasion.

“That was our way to celebrate the anniversary,” Menard said. “We thought it was a good look.”

Kids ought to be excited, too.

A kids’ carnival zone will be located on campus to keep youngsters happy.

In that zone will be games, face painting and pictures with both Spiderman and the princesses from the movie Frozen.

Music will also fill the air throughout the day with the sounds of Two Shots Til Sunday performing from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and T-Time DJ from 2-5 p.m.

All folks will be given a free food and drink ticket upon entry to family day, and additional food and drink items can be purchased with all proceeds going to 50th Anniversary

Activities the school has planned for the year, as well as to student organizations.

For more information on the Family Day, call 985-532-3319.

NOAA

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The nation has experienced a number of disastrous floods in recent years, including the ongoing flooding this week in Louisiana, accentuating the importance of more detailed water forecasts to help people prepare.

“With a changing climate, we’re experiencing more prolonged droughts and a greater frequency of record-breaking floods across the country, underscoring the nation’s need for expanded water information,” said Louis Uccellini, Ph.D., director of the National Weather Service. “The National Water Model will improve resiliency to water extremes in American communities.

And as our forecasts get better, so will our planning and protection of life and property when there’s either too much water, too little, or poor water quality.”

Initially, the model will benefit flash flood forecasts in headwater areas and provide water forecast information for many areas that currently aren’t covered.

As the model evolves, it will provide “zoomed-in,” street-level forecasts and inundation maps to improve flood warnings, and will expand to include water quality forecasts.

“Through our partnership with the research, academic and federal water community, NOAA is bringing the state-of-thescience in water forecasting and prediction to bear operationally,” said Thomas Graziano, Ph.D.,

director of NOAA’s new Office of Water Prediction at the National Weather Service. “Over the past 50 years, our capabilities have been limited to forecasting river flow at a relatively limited number of locations. This model expands our forecast locations 700 times and generates several additional water variables, such as soil moisture, runoff, stream velocity, and other parameters to produce a more comprehensive picture of water behavior across the country.”

The underlying technology for the model was developed by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). NOAA developed and implemented the model along with NCAR, the Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Sciences, the National Science Foundation, and others.

The new system “gives us a continuous picture of all of the waterways in the contiguous United States,” David Gochis, a National

Center for Atmospherica Research scientist who helped lead the model’s development, said in a news release. “By generating detailed forecast guidance that is hours to weeks ahead, it will help officials make more-informed decisions about reservoir levels and river navigation, as well as alerting them to dangerous events like flash floods.”

The model simulates current and future conditions on rivers and streams along points two miles apart across the entire country. Along with an hourly analysis of current water conditions, the National Water Model generates three predictions: an hourly 0- to 15-hour shortrange forecast, a daily 0- to 10-day medium-range forecast, and a daily 0- to 30-day long-range forecast.

It will help local, state and federal officials better manage reservoirs and waterways, improve navigation along major rivers, plan for droughts, anticipate water-quality prob-

lems and monitor wildlife and fisheries, center officials said.

By providing a national view, this will also help the Federal Emergency Management Agency deploy resources more effectively in cases of simultaneous emergencies, such as a

hurricane in the Gulf Coast and flooding in California.

“We’ve never had such a comprehensive system before,” Gochis said. “In some ways, the value of this is a blank page yet to be written.”

Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle accepted a $42,000 grant from the Lafourche Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau,

which will assist in the development of a fishing pier and pavilion at the Leeville boat launch.

The grant was one of five handed out by the Tourism Investment Program.

“We thank the Convention and Visitors Bureau for their generous grant to this worthy project,” said Cantrelle. “The pier and pavilion will allow more people, including the handicapped, to enjoy Louisiana’s bountiful natural resources and at the same time boost the economy of Leeville.”

In 2015, tourism was related to 560 direct jobs in Lafourche Parish while generating some $87.2 million in spending parish wide.

Parish accepts grant for fishing pier

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Saints banking on young defensive backs learning quickly BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Now entering his second NFL season, Delvin Breaux has played more regular-season

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snaps with the Saints defense than any other cornerback on New Orleans’ roster.

The question now facing the Saints is the extent to which their relative youth and inexperience at a critical defensive skill position will be a liability.

On the flip side, New Orleans really doesn’t have far to fall on that side of the ball; the Saints have ranked second-to-last in the NFL in yards allowed the past two seasons.

“I like the fact that we’re young, but I also like the fact that we’re improving back there,” Saints coach Sean Payton said of the secondary after practice Monday evening.

“What we try to do is really evaluate what we’re seeing on a daily basis and that is the production — how

they’re performing on oneon-ones, how are they doing in the team (drills) and seven-on-sevens and constantly grading that type of film.”

The Saints went into last season with two experienced veterans — Keenan Lewis and Brandon Browner — as their top cornerbacks. Browner, a freeagent bust in New Orleans, was released in the offseason.

Lewis, who has been limited by a hip injury, was released on Monday after being informed of the move on the eve of New Orleans’ preseason game at Houston on Saturday.

Against the Texans, P.J. Williams, who hasn’t made his regular-season debut yet, moved into a starting role. He gave up a touchdown, but responded later with an interception in which he twisted in the air to snag an attempted backshoulder throw in the end zone.

A 2015 third-round draft pick out of Florida State who spent his rookie year on injured reserve, Williams said he welcomes the prospect of starting in his first regular-season game against Oakland on Sept. 11. He expects opponents to test him with looks or moves he might not have seen before, and he expects to adjust as needed.

“If they make a play on me, my thing is to come back stronger and not let it happen again. It’s definitely a mental thing and I think I’m mentally tough to do it,” Williams said. “You’ve got to bounce back and focus up and do what the coach is teaching you and also just play off instincts.”

Shortly before releasing Lewis, who’d been the Saints’ top cornerback in 2013 and 2014, the Saints added a veteran to the roster in free agent 11-year veteran Cortland Finnegan, although his roster spot is not necessarily assured. He is competing for snaps with young players such as Damian Swann, De’Vante Harris and Ken Crawley.

Swann, a 2015 fifthround draft choice, showed promise as a nickel back as a rookie, but missed much of last season because of multiple concussions. Harris and Crawley are undrafted rookies, but both have made plays.

Harris, out of Texas A&M, made an interception Monday of Drew Brees’ pass that was bobbled by tight end Josh Hill. Crawley, out

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New Orleans, announced Friday as the new location of the game, replaces Charlotte, which was set to host the game until the NBA decided last month to move it elsewhere.

Unlike several other Southern states, Louisiana has not been swept up in legislative efforts to pass laws similar to that in North Carolina.

This marks the third time New Orleans, which became an NBA city for the second time in 2002, has been selected to host the league’s All-Star Game.

The All-star Game is scheduled for Feb. 19, which falls during the first weekend of Mardi Gras parades.

of Colorado, has had several interceptions in 11-on-11 drills, including a difficult, leaping interception of Brees on a deep pass along the sideline earlier in camp.

“In a good way, we’ve got some young free agents that each day I feel like they’re making improvements,” Payton said.

Payton said the team needed to move on from Lewis because he hadn’t been “available” for about a year and it was unclear when he would be, if ever.

By releasing Lewis, it allowed him to avoid going on injured reserve and sign with another club rather than missing the entire season. Payton also noted that he doesn’t view Breaux as a typical second-year player because he played in the CFL after returning from a neck injury that prevented him from playing in college with LSU. The Saints are more experienced at safety with Jairus Byrd and Kenny Vaccaro as starters, but the next two safeties behind them are rookie Vonn Bell and first-year NFL player Erik Harris, who came from the CFL on Breaux’s recommendation.

Payton said he expects both Bell and Harris to play, and Bell said he doesn’t see a problem with the Saints entering the regular season with as many as five defensive backs on the roster who’ve never taken a meaningful NFL snap.

“There’s going to be some growing pains with everything you do,” Bell said. “It’s just having some confidence out here, believ-

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ing in yourself, believing in everyone around you to do their job and everything’s going to take care of itself.”

Notes: Several Saints players who sat out against the Texans on Saturday night were back at practice on Monday. They included

linebacker Stephone Anthony, defensive tackle John Jenkins, fullback Austin Johnson, and receivers Brandin Cooks and Willie Snead. ___ AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/AP_NFL

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HOMES

House to be moved or torn down for materials. Call 985-6378198 or 985-258-5775. _________________ House for Sale with Bayouside Property: 3BR, 1ba., office, 2 car garage. 1750 sqft.

Huge, partially fenced yard.

125’x288’.

14617 E. Main in Cut Off. 985-691-9475. _________________ House and Land for sale: 3 bedroom; 2 bath; brick home; located at 13846 West Main, Larose. Property 117x227 $125,000.

Also House and Land For Sale: 2 bedroom; 1 bath; wooden house; located at 13848 West Main, Larose. Property 122x179. $65,000. Call 985637-7922 or 985-6377544. _________________

BUSINESSES

Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose.

Fully equipped/addt’l b-b-q room attached.

Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $3000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375. _________________ Office For Sale: Owner financing or lease. For pictures e m a i l : M 1 T 2 M 3 @ gmail.com. Call 985696-3132. _________________

LAND

Land For Sale: Must Sale! 100x619. 1.4 acres, down West 164th St., Galliano.

Last section in back, borders and access to canal. Great for investment, crawfish pond, etc. Undeveloped and unrestricted.

Call 985-696-7912. _________________

FOR RENT

Cabana For Rent: 1 bedroom; 1.5 bath; private neighborhood; double carport; all utilities paid, includes cable; $900/month, $600/deposit.

6776255. _________________ For Rent: 2 bd., 2 ba., Trailer in Larose. Sits on private lot in quiet neighborhood. $700 /mth. Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________

For Rent: House; 2 big bedrooms; big bath; near school; carport with large shed; small yard; quiet neighborhood; $800 rent; $800 deposit.

Call 677-6255. _________________ Studio Cottage For Rent: single occupancy (1 person) $600/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. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath; central a/c and heat; private road; quiet neighborhood; no pools; no pets allowed; $750/month, $400/down. Call 985258-0908. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 136 North Willow, Lockport. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Call 985-6372327 or 985-2098126. _________________ House For Rent: Larose; 3 bedroom; 2 full bathrooms; new central air and heat; 3 carports; big fenced yard; $950/month plus deposit. ALSO, 1 bedroom; 1 bath apartment for rent; $525/month plus deposit. Call 291-1146 or 696-4785. _________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom; 1 bath; newly remodeled; washer/ dryer, stove, fridge; taking applications. $900/month; $400/deposit.

Call 985-693-4335. _________________ 2 Story Brick House For Rent: 223 Green Acres St., Larose.

Luxury, upscale 4 bedroom, 2 bath. All new appliances and dishwasher. Central A/C, hot and cold.

3900 sq. ft. $1450/month plus deposit. Call 258-8082. _________________ For Rent: Grand Isle.

Huge 3 bedroom, 3 bath mobile home; fully furnished, includes washer/ dryer; private yard. Call Pat at 985-787-2207 or 504-382-5179. $800/ month. _________________ LARGE 2BR, 1BA. apt. in Cut Off For Rent: Pets welcome.

Unfurnished unit $850/mo. with 6 month lease, $750 security deposit. Unit has washer and dryer.

To see pics go to www.coteblancheapartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 for more info. _________________

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Other duties will be assigned as needed.

Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances

Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer

2 apts. For Rent: 1 bedroom; 1 bath Apt on Hwy 3235 in Golden Meadow offering appliances, washer and dryer. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. $525/ month; $525/ deposit for large apt. $500/month; $500/ deposit for small apt.

FMI call 985-7987433 or 985-6376258. _________________ Lockport Area: 2 bedroom, 1 bath.

Water paid. $700/ month, $500/ deposit.

Fridge and stove included.

985-6770915. _________________ FOR RENT 1 bd., 2 bd., 3 bd., mobile homes. Cemented camper spots. day-weekmonth. Nice quiet neighborhood. Long term discounts. Rent starts at $300/mth.

Laundromat on site24/7-7days a week.

Utility included in rent.Store on site.

Fish cleaning station coming. Perfect for individuals, families, companies, fisherman. Come be another one of our satisfied customers.

Call 985-637-4133, asks for Tommy. We appreciate our customers and it shows!

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108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________

Brick Home For Rent: Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on LA 1 in Cut Off; fenced yard plus offset den; patio; carport. $1500/month.

Call Diane at 985691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________ 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. $800/ month; $500/ deposit. Utilities not included. Call 985691-8110. _________________ New Luxury Condos For Rent in Thibodaux, 2 br, 2 ba, with all appl. provided.

Quality units at best rates in town. Call 985-859-5983 for pricing and availability. _________________

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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. _________________ Reduced! For Rent: newly remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bath brick house in Galliano offering new appliances, dishwasher, washer and dryer.

Water included. $950/month; $950 /deposit. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985798-7433 or 985-637-4542. _________________ Multiple Properties For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath trailer in Cut Off, $850/month, $850/ deposit. Large 2 bedroom apt., water paid, Larose area, $650/month, $650 /deposit. Large 3 bedroom apt., water paid, Larose area, $750/ month, $750/ deposit.

Call 985-665-2548. _________________ A charming apt. overlooking Bayou Lafourche for rent: 2 bd; partly furnished, including washer & dryer; total electric; water paid; utility shed; $650/mth., $500 security deposit.

Located off LA 1 at 505 North Bayou Dr. Golden Meadow. Call (985) 209-0026. _________________ Quiet Place/ Quiet Person! Trailer for Rent: Single person; no pets; no children. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, furnished. $650/mth., $500/dep.

Utilities/ cable included. Call 985-691-3104 for application.

ONLY QUIET/ CLEAN PEOPLE APPLY PLEASE! _________________ Apt For Rent: Newly remodeled; unfurnished; 2 bedroom; 1 bath; large living room and kitchen; laundry room; located in Cut Off area; no smoking; no pets. Asking $650/ rent and $650/deposit. Must sign 1year lease. FMI Call 985-696-0229. _________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom/ 2 bath; no pets/ no smoking; with appliances $850/ month; $500 /damage deposit. Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom/ 1 bath; no pets/ no smoking; with appliances. $850/month; $500 damage deposit.

Call 985-696-2270. _________________ Apartment For Rent: 2 bedroom; 1 bath; remodeled; stove, fridge, washer/dryer; Cut off. FMI 985-6657621. _________________

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:

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Environmental Specialist - Water

Bollinger Shipyards, the leading provider of quality ship construction, and repair services, has an immediate opening for an Environmental Specialist with strong Water Program Management skills.

Responsibilities include developing, controlling, and monitoring corporate water programs to ensure regulatory compliance.

Water permitting (LPDES and MSGP), spill prevention and storm water plans, inspections, and regulatory reporting required. Ideal candidate must have at least 2 years of experience in water compliance and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

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House For Rent: 2 bedroom; 2 bath; appliances included; $700/month in Mathews. Call 985-5379259. _________________ 1 Bedroom Apt. For Rent: Lockport area. $300/deposit; $650/ rent. We pay electric and water. Access to free washer and dryer.

985-232-8409. _________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom/ 1 .5 bath in Larose on LA-1. $950/month.

Call Diane at 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 2 bedroom; partially furnished; washer/ dryer hookups; water paid; no pets; private yard; $595/month; $400/ deposit.

985-6322158 or 985-5336212.

Also, 1 bedroom Apt, furnished, all utilities paid. $650/month. _________________

MERCHANDISE

55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 291-1329 for more information. _________________ For Sale: 2 person tomb in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Larose. Includes 2 vases and 2 angels mounted on tomb (tomb #143) If interested, please call 985-691-1912. _________________ For Sale: Mausoleum Crypt; Holy Rosary Cemetery, Larose, LA; No. 117, Tier B; Double; Assumption of Our Lady Walk; $8,000; Call 985-8553447. _________________

Motor For Sale: 2006, 27hp Pro-drive. $2,000. Call 985-2589819. _________________

AUTOS

For Sale: Fiberglass 34 ft. Lafitte Skiff with a 160 Turbo Cummins Engine. $8,000 OBO. ALSO 2007 candy apple red Convertible Nissan Solera; 51,000 miles; $10,200 firm. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder SUV; 53,000 miles; $22,000. Call 985466-3644 or 985-7725467 FMI. _________________ For Sale: 1971 VW Classic Beetle. Restored; new tires and paint; runs great; $6,000 negotiable.

Call 985-696-1009. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Carport Sale: Thursday, August 25 from 8:30 am till at 314 West 41st St. Lots of baby items and baby boy clothes; adult clothes and knick knacks. _________________

Indoor Rummage Sale: 245 East 54th from 7am to 4pm on Thursday and Friday, August 25 and 26.

Furniture; antique furniture; baby bed; tvs; fireplace and other items. _________________ Garage Sale: 185 East 74th Place; August 25, 26, 27 from 9am to 4pm. plants, dishes, pots and pans, silverware, knife sets, comforters, sheets, dog beds, jewelry, fragrances, towels, clocks, pillows, toys, leather purses, men and women and children clothing. Weather permitting. _________________

HELP WANTED

Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. and days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area.

Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed.

Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs paid related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext.

115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux.

EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ SBL Construction is hiring an experienced Operator/ Laborer.

Must have own transportation, pass a physical and drug screening. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________ Help wanted at Southern Spraying, LLC; Full time or part time; tree trimming and landscape maintenance industry; Must have valid Louisiana driver’s license. 691-3112. _________________ Accounting Position at Express Oil in Galliano. Monday- Friday; approximately 35 hrs a week; job duties include: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, computer literate. Experience in Quickbooks and Sage/Peachtree is a plus. To apply, visit Express Oil in Galliano. _________________ Now Hiring an Oil Tech at Express Oil. Monday to Friday and some Saturdays. To apply, visit Express Oil in 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

Databaase Administtrator Now accepting applications for

Required: SQL, DBA w/Microsoftft Dynamic SL exxperience, 3+ yrs. experience, Microsoft Dynamics DL Financial Modes (AP, AR, GL Fixed Assets), Project P Series Modules experience, Crystal Reports, FRx Reports

Preferred: SQL Server (SSRS a huge plus), A Advanced Microsoft Excel user, Bachelor’s degreee in Computer Science, Accounting or related field Must submit to dru rug scre reening annd physical To apply, To y, please contact Nicky C Collins by

e-mail nicky.collins@chouuest.com or cell 985-677-17944 E.O.E. AA M/ M/F/ F/VE VET/ T/Disabbility ty www.chouest.com

SBL Construction LLC is hiring a Foreman/ operator with construction experience. Also hiring a CDL Driver.

Must pass physical/ drug screening. Must have own transportation.

FMI call 985-6651220. _________________ Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 is accepting applications for the following career positions: Firefighter/ Operator.

LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, state requirement, health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and paid holiday.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and high school diploma or G.E.D. Please apply in person at FIRE CENTRAL, 17462 West Main, Cut Off. Need more information, contact Codi Collins at 985-6328068. _________________

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. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ I Do House and Office Cleaning. One time, weekly, monthly, etc. Experienced. Call 985-232-1820. _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores.

Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ Singing Lessons in Cut Off. Visit www.vocalsinging.com. Call 985859-8984 for more information. _________________

We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.

Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ 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 _________________

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com 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. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ 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. _________________

MEMORIALS

In Loving Memory of

MARY ANN DUFRENE

Sunrise: 10/13/1942 Sunset: 08/24/2008 We can’t believe it’s been 8 years that you’re gone. It seems like yesterday and forever. We miss you more with each passing day.

Love always, Your Family _______________

PETS

Free to a good home: toy poodle; female; 6 years old.

985-226-1350. _________________

NOTICES

POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster is not allowed! Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________

In Memory Of

LEO LOPEZ, JR.

Born: 09/03/1982 Died: 09/16/2010 Gone but not forgotten.

Love, Alex, Brody, Brooklyn and Dad _______________

In Loving Memory of

MERRICK “BIG M” VALLIAN

Born: 4/14/1977 Died: 8/23/2010 Missing and loving you every minute of every day.

Love, Mom, Starla and Breyden _______________

Happy Anniversary August 26

TONI O. PITRE

To my wife, My life, My Soul Mate It’s been 5 long months since that terrible day.

That was the day you were taken away.

The love that we had so deep in our soul, that part of us that somebody stole.

My life is so broken, will never be right not being able to hold you every night Not having that love that kept me so warm, not being able to cherish all of your charm.

For when you left you took all of my heart, all our future plans and dreams fell apart.

But God’s plan was different when He took you that day, I’ve prayed every day you were able to stay.

To grow old together and one day retire, to spend all my life with you, that was my desire.

But our day will come when we meet again, to be forever together, an eternity to spend.

At heaven’s gate I hope that you stand, waiting for me to take my hand.

39 years of complete Joy and Love.

Happy 33rd Anniversary Married We love and miss you so much!

Marty, Devon, Bud, Gina, Ren, Family & Friends. ______________________________

Free Pick Up For Old / Junk Cars

Cash Paid for Junk Cars Dead or Alive!

985-637-0164 Call Brad Watson

CROSBY DREDGING LLC Accepting Applications for

QHSE ON SITE

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

OBITUARIES

LOREDIA TERREBONNE

Loredia “T-Lor” Theriot Terrebonne, age 95, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on Sunday, August 21. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 27 beginning with a recitation of the rosary at 8 a.m. and continuing until 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at the church Saturday at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Loredia is survived by her daughter, Sybil T. Ledet (Lloyd F. Ledet, Sr.); brother, Dudley Plai-

sance; sisters, Amie Belle Duet, Louvenia Teller, Eliska Plaisance, Jackie Pitre; 4 grandchildren, Lloyd F. Ledet, Jr., LaVelle L. Chiasson, Renee McCormick, Lettie T. Kennair; and 8 great grandchildren, Rene Chiasson, Jonah Chiasson, Margaret Ledet, Tripp Ledet, Sofia Storlazzi, Amanda Alfortish, Donald Kennair III, Wyatt Kennair.

Mrs. Terrebonne was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan “Brod” Terrebonne; parents, Victor Theriot and Evida T. Theriot; her rearing mother, Celima Plaisance; son René V. J. Terrebonne; brother, Dickerson Theriot; sisters, Elenore Theriot, Enola Theriot, Gloria Miller, Janet Delph and Judy Terrebonne.

Loredia was a member of the Ladies of LaSalette, American Legion, Lafourche Homemakers Association and the Red Hat Society.

The family of Loredia Terrebonne would like to thank the staff of St. Joseph Hospice and Lady of the Sea Home Health and Hospital for their compassionate care and assistance.

Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

Surfin’ the is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories and photos that are found circulating the internet. Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces.

One too many drinks

An Irishman’s been drinking at a pub all night.

When he stands up to leave, he falls flat on his face. He tries to stand one more time, but to no avail. Again, he falls flat on his face. He figures he’ll crawl outside and get some fresh air and maybe that will sober him up. Once outside, he stands up and, sure enough, he falls flat on his face. The Irishman decides to crawl the four blocks to his home.

When he arrives at the door, he stands up and falls flat on his face. He crawls

through the door into his bedroom. When he reaches his bed, he tries one more time to stand up. This time, he manages to pull himself upright but he quickly falls right into bed. He is sound asleep as soon as his head hits the pillow.

He awakens the next morning to his wife standing over him, shouting, “So, you’ve been out drinking again!”

“Why do you say that?” he asks innocently.

“The pub called. You left your wheelchair there again.”

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

Lockport man convicted on two felony charges

Shane Badeaux, 37, was found guilty of aggravated flight from an officer and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon on Thursday after a two day trail. Badeaux had previously been convicted of felony narcotics offenses in 2013.

“I think the testimony in this case demonstrated how dangerous the actions of the defendant were in attempting to avoid arrest,” said Assistant District Attorney Jennifer F. Richard, who prosecuted the case along with Shaun George.

“It was very fortunate that no civilians or law enforcement personnel involved in the pursuit were injured.”

Badeaux was accused of fleeing from a Lockport Police Officer Cullen Orgeron on November 2, 2015, when Orgeron attempted to stop Badeaux on Hwy. 308 for an equipment violation.

Badeaux turned onto Hwy. 654, and increased his speed to over 80 miles per hour, crossing the center line multiple times in the process. A long and high-speed pursuit ensued, with the suspect at one point driving through the LaTour Golf Course, in the process tearing up parts of the turf.

After both vehicles became stuck in the mud, Badeaux exited the vehicle carrying a safe and a bag and continued to flee on foot. He proceeded to discard both items before jumping into a small pond.

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 18, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Juris Roussell, 37, Larose. Violation of probation/ parole.

Lance Ingram, 28, Raceland.

Simply burglary.

Anthony Watkins, 46, Houma.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Eugene Hall, 52, Gheens. Aggravated battery with dangerous weapons; Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endangerment.

Jarvon Smith, 30, Raceland.

Contempt of court (3 cts).

Shantell Smith, 36, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Louisiana State Police Mark Williams, 46, Galliano.

DWI (3rd); careless operation; driving under suspension; inspection tag required.

AUGUST 19, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Ashley Hood, 33, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

James Haydel, 30, Raceland.

Contempt of court (4 cts).

Vietta Turner, 25, Lockport.

Contempt of court (5 cts).

Bryan Bullock, 43, Thibodaux.

Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.

Dale Lirette, 27, Lockport.

False imprisonment; armed with dangerous weapon; domestic abuse aggravated assault; disturbing the peace.

Brody Larabee, 20, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Debbie Head, 44, Gheens. Violation of protective orders; unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling; resisting an officer.

Lacie Cheramie, 34, Larose.

Theft; forgery; unauthorized use of access card as theft/ Brent Poiencot, 40, Thibodaux. Theft (2 cts).

Ryan Harris, 21, Napoleonville. 2nd degree battery.

Miles Sealy, 20, Cut Off. 2nd degree battery.

Thibodaux Police Department Victoria Brown, 19, Houma.

Disturbing the peace; enter/remain after being forbidden; resisting an officer.

Joseph Norman, 58, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Henry Mackles, 20, Houma.

Contempt of court.

Antonio Starks, 22, Gray.

Contempt of court (2 cts); fugitive

Badeaux continued to resist Orgeron’s attempts to restrain him, even after being hit with the officer’s taser. It wasn’t until a Lafourche Parish Deputy arrived that the suspect was ultimately subdued.

A search of Badeaux’s person discovered 5.1 grams of suspected methamphetamine. Eventually, the safe was recovered, and after obtaining a search warrant, Orgeron discovered that it contained two pistols and a large quantity of ammunition.

Evidence presented at trial included the video taken from Orgeron’s video equipment.

“I think this conviction demonstrates that the defendant not only poses a danger to the community, but is likely to offend again,” said District Attorney Camille A. Morvant, II. “We are very grateful to the effort made by the jury in considering the evidence and returning a guilty verdict.”

Aggravated flight from an officer carries a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of up to five thousand dollars. Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon is punishable by imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than twenty years, and also carries a five thousand dollar fine. Formal sentencing is set for September 14 before the Hon. F. Hugh Larose.

of Terrebonne Parish; illegal window tint; registration certificates.

Mark Tardiff, 54, Homeless.

Forgery.

Kia Adams, 27, Thibodaux.

Disturbing the peace; contempt of court.

Lockport Police Department Eric Gaubert, 39, Lockport.

Contempt of court.

AUGUST 20, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Michael Nells, 61, Houma.

DWI (2nd); operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses.

Joshua Boudreaux, 29, Raceland. 2nd degree rape.

Edward White, 19, Houma.

Contempt of court (3 cts).

Damen Smith, 37, Galliano.

Theft (2 cts).

Zhantray Poindexter, 20, Raceland. Theft of goods.

Emanuel Stringer, 30, Raceland. Contempt of court; fugitive of Assumption Parish; possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; possession of alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle; possession of marijuana; headlights required; obstruction of justice; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia.

Thibodaux Police Department Ramon Johnson, 38, Napoleonville. Contempt of court (2 cts); fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

McGarrete Jackson, 17, Thibodaux. Simple criminal damage to property; simple battery.

Wayne Gaudet, 42, Thibodaux. Speeding; resisting an officer; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicle; operating vehicle with suspended license.

Lockport Police Department Hilton Anselmi, 34, Lockport.

Fugitive of Terrebonne parish.

AUGUST 21, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jacob Callahan, 35, Houma.

Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams.

Mathew Landry, 39, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole.

Zoe Charpentier, 23, Cut Off. Possession of methamphetamine; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; resisting an officer; aggravated battery with dangerous weapons.

Eno Domingue, 23, Pierre Part. Fugitive of Assumption Parish.

Victor Cheramie, 47, Cut Off. Theft (2 cts).

Thibodaux Police Department Wayne Lacy, 37, Thibodaux.

Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endangerment.

Wednesday, August 24, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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The Golden Meadow Rotary Club donated a total $500 of school supplies to help students at Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School and Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School.

Pictured is Peter Pitre, Secretary of the club, presenting the school supplies to Principal Buffy Boura (GMUE).

The Senior Citizen Center in Golden Meadow holds a monthly drawing for a $50 Wal-Mart gift card donated by the Golden Meadow Rotary Club.

Barbara Hobson (right) was the July 2016 winner of the gift card. Also, shown is Darlene Guidry, Director.

Three arrested for using counterfeit vouchers at casinos

Three men were arrested for using counterfeit vouchers at Lafourche Parish casinos.

Victor Cheramie, 47, of Cut Off; Brent Poiencot, 40, of Thibodaux; and Damen Smith, 37, of Galliano were arrested in connection with the case.

On Friday, August 12, detectives opened an investigation after learning counterfeit cash vouchers had been used at casinos in Thibodaux and Raceland. The fake vouchers resulted in over $3,000 being stolen from the casinos during the month of August. Through investigation and the use of surveillance video from the locations, detectives identified the suspects using the vouchers as Cheramie, Poiencot and Smith.

On Friday, August 19, deputies in the Cut Off area located Smith and took him

Victor Cheramie

into custody. He was found to have seven (7) clonazepam pills and seven (7) Suboxone pills in his possession, as well as suspected marijuana. He was transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux where he was booked with Possession of Marijuana (3rd or Subsequent Offense), Possession of Clonazepam and a Legend Drug, Contempt of Court, and two counts of Felony Theft. His bond is set at $42,500.

Poiencot was also located and arrested Friday and booked with two counts of Felony Theft. He was released later that day after posting $10,000 bond.

Meanwhile, Cheramie was arrested Sunday and booked with two counts of Felony Theft. He remains in jail in lieu of $10,000 bond.

Brent Poiencot

Damen Smith

LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Drainage District No. 6

1

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

Fifth Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 5

4

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

Fire Protection District No. 3

1

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

Fire Protection District No. 8-A

1

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

Fire Protection District No. 9

1

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

Head Start Policy Council

1

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

Heroes Monument Commission

1

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

Heroes Monument Commission

2

Fireman that has served for a minimum of five years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Heroes Monument Commission

1

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

Library Board of Control

1

Lafourche Parish Resident

Sewerage District No. 1

3

Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 1 district

South Lafourche Beachfront Development District

1

Qualified voter and resident of District 1, 2, 3, or 4

South Lafourche Beachfront Development District

1

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

Tourist Commission

1

Lafourche Parish resident of Ward 11

The deadline for these positions will be Thursday August 25, 2016 @ 1:00 PM Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the Lafourche Parish Government website at www.lafourchegov.org/Board_Vacancies.aspx. Applications can be delivered to the attention of Kelli Toups at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301; or mailed to Kelli Toups, P.O. Drawer 5548, Thibodaux, LA 70302.