Wednesday, August 6, 2014 The Lafourche Gazette by The Lafourche Gazette

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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

SERVING: MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINE • LAROSE CUT OFF • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE

With the heart of hurricane season upon us, parish officials stress preparedness

Jindal goes to Mexico border for firsthand look

An art form …

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

By: Doug Cheramie, II Contributing Writer

With the area now in the heart of the historically high time for hurricanes and tropical weather, Lafourche Parish Government held a hurricane awareness meeting Monday evening at the council chambers in Raceland. Chris Boudreaux, director of emergency preparedness for Lafourche Parish, reviewed procedures for evacuation of the parish in the event tropical weather threatens. He also discussed procedures on how the parish will assist in transportation needs for elderly and handicapped citizens requesting assistance during an evacuation. Boudreaux strongly urged those who expect to be in need to sign up beforehand by calling (985) 537-7603 and registering themselves or a loved one. Re-entry procedures into the parish following a storm were also discussed. Boudreaux noted that a tiered re-entry system would be used, with first responders and law enforcement the first back out to assess damage and help clear roadways. See Hurricane Page 6-A

MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6 LAFOURCHE PARISH SOLID WASTE 6:00 p.m. Mathews Govt. Complex 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews

THURSDAY, AUG. 7 HUMANE SOCIETY OF LAFOURCHE 5:30 p.m. Lockport Branch Library Hwy. 1 - Lockport

BAYOU FELLOWSHIP #484 7:00 p.m. E. 93rd St. - Galliano SATURDAY, AUG. 9

LES ARTISTE DU BAYOUI Art Guild 9:00 a.m. Larose Civic Center

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Arrests..........................12-A Calendar of Events.........2-A

Classifieds............10-A/12-A Letters and Opinions......2-A Lottery.............................2-A

News In Brief...................9-A

Obituaries.....................10-A

Public Notice.................12-A Surfin’ The Net..............12-A

VOLUME 48 NUMBER 47

Staff photo by Babs

Participants at the Larose Civic Center Summer Camp are pictured learning about painting with artist Tracy Wisehart Plaisance. Larose Regional Park’s Summer Camps offered sports, crafting, swimming, library visits and more. The last camp of the summer is winding down with school fast approaching. The Larose Regional Park and Civic Center also offers after school care during the school year.

Special Olympics Louisiana is more than just sports Attend the special meeting Thursday and learn more Marc C. Kimball Contributing Writer

It started the year before we ever set foot on the moon – 1968. President Kennedy’s sister, Eunice Kennedy Shriver was actually the founder of this global organization that provides opportunities to more than 4 million athletes in more than 170 countries. Louisiana sent 11 athletes from Belle Chasse High School to compete that very first year. And, we haven’t slowed down since! Special Olympics Louisiana hosts approximately 100 competitions annually. Currently, there are 13,847 children and adult athletes with intellectual disabilities competing at local or area meets first where they then have the opportunity to advance to the state, national and World games. There are four or so statewide events held throughout various Louisiana cities annually. We’ve come a long way since our first showing in Chicago with 11 athletes at that very first Special Olympics held in 1968. Athletes in Louisiana have the opportunity to

Sheriff’s Office seeing a rise in ‘rental’ scams

compete and qualify in 17 various Olympic-type sports ranging from aquatics, basketball, cycling, soccer, golf, power lifting, tennis and equestrian. Nationally, Special Olympics offer more than 32 different sports. Why do we only have 17 out of 32? Well, Louisiana will never have a hockey, ice skating or downhill skiing team competing in the Special Olympics – our climate just doesn’t allow for it! As a statewide not-for-profit 501c3 organization, the group relies upon corporate and individual donations, sponsors, civic groups, foundation grants and special events to keep the program funded. There is never a cost for the athlete to participate in Special Olympics. It costs Special Olympics Louisiana approximately $150 per athlete, which the organization generously covers. This year alone, the self-sufficient group raised $2.8 million.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is advising citizens to be suspicious when responding to advertisements on websites such as Craigslist or similar online classified websites regarding apartment and home rentals, as well as the sale of real estate or vehicles. Scammers are using these types of ads to collect money from victims and then never deliver what was promised in the advertisement. In the last two weeks, two houses for sale in Lafourche Parish were allegedly used in rental scams. In these types of scams, the scammer obtains information and photographs of houses for sale from legitimate real estate websites and uses the information to create a false rental ad. “Just like with other scams, these rental ads may include a fantastic monthly rate or some other bargain that seems hard to pass up,” said Sheriff Webre. “As with any other potential scam, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I am glad to see these are being reported to us already, and hopefully, by getting the word out, others can avoid becoming a victim.” See Scams Page 6-A

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said he saw three groups of people try to illegally cross into Texas from Mexico when he traveled Monday to the border to get a closer look at the nation’s immigration crisis. The Republican governor received a helicopter view of the area, took a boat tour up the Rio Grande River and spoke with public safety officials about the influx of people illegally entering the United States. People were floating in the river, walking across a dam and trying to wade through shallow water to get into Texas, and state officials reported them to the U.S. Border Patrol, according to the governor. Jindal, a likely 2016 presidential candidate, blamed President Barack Obama for creating a climate that encouraged larger numbers of people to try to come to the country unlawfully. “What we saw today were the results of the failure of the federal government to secure the border. You know, it’s really not that complicated. It really is a lack of will at this point, a lack of execution, a lack of competence,” Jindal said. See Jindal Page 6-A

Dead zone off Louisiana about at 5-year average JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — This dead zone — an area off Louisiana where there’s too little oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico to keep sea creatures alive — is about average this year and currently the size of Connecticut, a veteran scientist reported Monday. The dead zone covered about 5,050 square miles as of Aug. 1, triple the 2015 target set by a task force led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, said Nancy Rabalais of Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium. See Dead Zone Page 6-A

Lowering the boom …

Staff Photo by BabsI

It was a close call for this dredge passing under the Larose Lift Bridge Monday morning. They made it through though, but not until the two booms were lowered.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Participants sought for Leadership Lafourche

Calendar of Events News to Use! Anger management classes to begin Thurs.

The Bayou Council Behavioral Heath Services will hold “Fireworks” Anger Management Classes (3 two-hour sessions for ages 18 and over) on Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. on the following dates: August 7, Session #1; August 14, Session #2; August 21, Session #3. Limited space is available. To enroll please report to the Bayou Council on Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux with $150 enrollment fee (money order only). For more information contact the Bayou Council at 985-446-0643.

LCC after school care program to begin Mon.

Larose Regional Park will offer after school care with Session I beginning Monday, August 11. Session II begins January 5. After-school care will be held on regular school days, Mon. – Fri., 2:30 to 5:30, grades Pre K – 8th. Registration fee is $50 per session per child. A daily rate is also available for $8 per child. Early dismissal days are $10 per child. Bus transportation will be provided from North Larose Elementary, Larose Upper Elementary and Larose Middle School to the Larose Civic Center. For more information/forms visit www.bayoucivicclub.org or call 985-693-7355.

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Applications are currently being taken from outstanding candidates to become part of the 2015 Leadership Lafourche Class. Applications and more information about the program can be found at: www.leadershiplafourche.co m. The application deadline is Thursday, August 21, 2014, and selection will be announced no later than 2 weeks later. For more information, contact Leadership Lafourche by calling 985693-6700 or visiting www.leadershiplafourche.co m.

Class of ‘74 seeks info., payment for reunion

South Lafourche High School Reunion Class of ’74 will be held on Saturday, October 18 at the Larose Civic Center from 7 p.m. till midnight. $35/person, $70/couple. Price includes catering, BYOL. Please begin submitting your information and payments. Send full name, maiden name, spouse, address, phone/cell numbers and email address to: SLClass74@yahoo.com. Payable to “Class of 74”. Mail to P.O. Box 384, Cut Off, LA 70345. Check updates on Facebook or call Donna Marie at 985-6658418.

Bell Ringers in need of cell phones, cartridges

The Bayou Bell Ringers collect printer cartridges and old cell phones to recycle. Call Pam at 985-6917239 or drop off at the Department of Motor Vehicles in Golden Meadow, Jimmy’s Service Station or H & R Block in Larose.

Analysis: Dispute over Common Core gets personal MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The clash over whether Louisiana’s public schools should teach to the Common Core education standards has devolved into a bitter public feud that will have one-time political friends sitting on opposite sides of courtrooms. Dueling lawsuits have been filed. An ethics complaint is in the works. Contracts are being audited. Accusations have been lodged of illegal behavior, ethical impropriety and political pandering. And while the attacks grow more personal, major questions about the educational path of the state’s public schools remain unanswered with students returning to classrooms in the next two weeks. The upheaval started in June, when Gov. Bobby Jindal issued executive orders seeking to undermine use of Common Core and its associated testing. The Common Core standards are grade-bygrade benchmarks of what students should learn in English and math. They have been adopted by more than 40 states and were once championed by Louisiana’s Republican governor. Supporters of the standards praise them as a better method for preparing students for college and careers after high school. Critics say the standards are untested, raise privacy concerns about data-sharing and damage state autonomy. Jindal now opposes Common Core as a federal intrusion into local educa-

tion, echoing the concerns raised by tea party groups around the nation. But while the governor changed his mind on the standards, a majority of members of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, or BESE, still support Common Core, along with Jindal’s handpicked state education superintendent, John White. State lawmakers also refused to jettison Louisiana’s use of the standards earlier this year. When Jindal suspended the testing contracts, he said the education department didn’t follow state procurement law and needed to seek competitive bids for the work. But he also said the move would help to get “Louisiana out of the Common Core.” White and BESE President Chas Roemer said the governor overstepped his legal authority. Roemer accused Jindal of trying to govern by executive fiat and of changing his position on Common Core to bolster his support from conservative organizations for a possible 2016 presidential bid. Education groups and business organizations that once were allied with Jindal accused him of political gamesmanship and misuse of his oversight of state contracts. Jindal’s Division of Administration accused White, his department and BESE of refusing to follow state contracting laws and a pattern of possible contracting improprieties. Seventeen state lawmakers who oppose Common Core — but who couldn’t persuade their colleagues to shelve the standards — filed a lawsuit

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Common Core, High Stakes Testing Meeting A meeting will be held at at South Lafourche High School Auditorium on Wednesday, August 6 at 6 p.m. to discuss Common Core curriculum and high stakes testing. As reported in the news, the LA Board of Elementary

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and Secondary Education and Governor Bobby Jindal are not in agreement in the direction of the schools. In this meeting, administration will discuss how this will impact students of South Lafourche High. All parents are encouraged to attend. __________________ South Larose Elem. Meet & Greet South Larose Elementary is hosting a day for students and parents to meet teachers on Friday, August 8 between 10:30 a.m. and noon. Students should bring school supplies. __________________ GMUE Welcome Back Gathering

Golden Meadow Upper Elementary will host a welcome back gathering on Monday, August 11 beginning at 7:45 a.m. in the cafeteria. Parents will be able to report to homeroom classes with their children to meet the teachers. __________________

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alleging the state education board and the education department didn’t follow state law in enacting the standards. Parents, teachers and organizations who support Common Core filed a lawsuit of their own, claiming Jindal’s violated the Louisiana Constitution by meddling in education policy that should be decided by the Legislature and implemented by BESE. The education board has joined in that lawsuit, with even two of Jindal’s board appointees agreeing to sue the governor. Hearings for both lawsuits are scheduled for midAugust. Outside the actions in District Court, Common Core opponents also say they intend to file an ethics complaint against White and several BESE members, raising questions about conflicts of interest and ties to organizations that they say hold “undue influence” in education policy. BESE member and Common Core critic Jane Smith, the only Jindal appointee to vote against suing the governor, posted a

message on Facebook talking of planned audits and alleging ethics violations in the Department of Education. White issued a letter a few days later, saying he felt he was being personally attacked with suggestions of “unfounded malfeasance” within his office. He defended his support of Common Core and testing aligned with the standards, outlined how he’s reimbursed for travel expenses and speeches to outside groups and said he’s notified the ethics board of each transaction. The nonpartisan Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, a government watchdog organization, said the situation has reached a “crisis level” and blamed the governor for causing the educational chaos. Whether the feud is rooted in education policy or politics, there doesn’t appear to be a quick resolution on the horizon for those most affected by its consequences: Louisiana schoolchildren. EDITOR’S NOTE: Melinda Deslatte covers the Louisiana Capitol for The Associ-

Letters and Opinions Local man thankful for early diagnosis

I was recently taken to Lady of the Sea Hospital for treatment of an infected wound I received while crabbing at Grand Isle. Within 24 hours of scratching myself on a crab cage, I had severe pain, swelling of arm and a red streak past the elbow followed by vomiting and chills. Fortunately I had a couple of good friends at the camp that convinced me I needed to go to the emergency room rather than wait till morning. The early diagnosis treatment and overall care I received from the doctors, nurses and staff during my week of hospitalization at Lady of the Sea was exceptional. I truly believe they saved my arm and probably

my life. This letter is a “Thank You, for a job well done.” I would also like to thank all of the people who prayed for me and expressed their concern. That really helped to lift me up. In closing I would like to offer some advice to those who enjoy our coastal waters. If you have any sore or open wound stay out of the water if possible. If you notice any redness or swelling seek prompt medical attention. Waiting could be disastrous. Barney Falgout Grand Isle

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a Small Pondâ&#x20AC;? By Leroy Martin

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In 1947, I left Golden Meadow Diesel (I remember another partner, Mr. Raymond LeLoupe, with Mr. Joe Bagala) and became a full time musician with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dudley Bernard and the Southern Serenadersâ&#x20AC;?. It was physically impossible to keep both jobs even at that young age and since I was making twice as much as a musician than as a clerk, I chose music. We were playing dances six nights a week and twice on Sunday. We played the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lovely Innâ&#x20AC;? in Cheniere from two to six, packed up and drove to Chauvin (Tee Caillou) to play at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rose Room.â&#x20AC;? In that first band, joining Dudley and I were Gillis Foret on drums, Luke Charpentier, Jr. on guitar and Harry Anselmi on steel. We wore out many tires on the Larose short cut (Hwy. 24) which was then a shell road. For the next two years I played music at night, slept till noon six days and had a live radio program every Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leroy Martin and the Southern Serenadersâ&#x20AC;?, (Dudley had left the band), was first heard on KCIL (Thibodaux remote studio of the Houma station), then WWEZ in New Orleans. That went on for 1948 and 1949. Everything was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hunky-Doryâ&#x20AC;? (1947 for â&#x20AC;&#x153;O.K.â&#x20AC;?), but just over the horizon were six events that would change lives forever â&#x20AC;Ś a war, a car, two elections, Mrs. Jimmie Rodgers, and a girl. Flashback to 1947: The G.M. Diesel building was located on the batture of Bayou Lafourche near Roy Rizanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s* grocery store, north of Golden Meadow High

School (built in 1929, my birth year). The old wooden school building stood next door and had held grades 1 to 11 (no 12th grade then) before G.M.H.S. was built. It was later destroyed by fire and never re-built. Also on the batture was a barroom (Rebstockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s), a restaurant (Kit Kat CafĂŠ), and four net shops: Alidore Terrebonne, Alzia Terrebonne, Adam Doucet and Webb Callais. Those buildings were demolished when the state built the Golden Meadow floodwall. The last occupant of the Rizan building was my late friend Harry Anselmiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Shop. (When he was flying oil company helicopters out of Grand Isle, Kris Kristofferson would spend many afternoons with Harry, searching for new records. He was totally unknown until a few years later when â&#x20AC;Ś well you know!) *The Rizans had two daughters, Rhea (ux Bobby Dill) and Dolly. Both Bobby and Dolly are now deceased. Mr. Rizan died young and his widow Inez later married Dr. Sako and moved to Raceland, where they built the Sako Hospital, now the Raceland Nursing Home. Now, back to 1935, before my school days. (My memory does not come back in chronological order and flashbacks are sometimes confusing). My maiden aunt, Sarah

Callais had lived with us since I was born and until she died in the 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. We all loved her dearly. She took care of me while my Mother worked in a factory peeling shrimp to supplement the family income, which was meager. (Remember, this was the middle of the Great Depression.) My Dad was a shrimp trawler and times were tough. (He quit during the shrimp strike of 1938, as depicted in Glen Pitreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movie $8.50). Historically, the Cajuns had only two sources of income, fishing (fish, shrimp and oysters) and farming. Shrimp factories had proliferated in Golden Meadow in the 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. I remember three of them, Max Phillips, Dunbar-Ducay, and Bertule Cheramie, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure there were more. To summon shrimp peelers, mostly ladies, a truck would pass and the driver would call out something like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big shrimp at Mac fee lipâ&#x20AC;? (sic). A big change was coming! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Black Goldâ&#x20AC;? was first discovered in Lafourche Parish in Leeville in 1929. With the oil boom, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Texiansâ&#x20AC;? arrived. Our culture would have to merge with theirs, and theirs with ours. Our lives would never be the same again. Now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll put one of my favorite C.D.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on, definitely not one of mine, but â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bob Wills and the Texas Playboysâ&#x20AC;?, (a cultural change I was talking about), and try to figure out why World War II Kamikaze pilots wore helmets or why the shortest route between two points will always be under construction. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m at leroymartin1929@gmail.com, where U B? Bye now.

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LCO Class of 1964 held its 50th reunion on May 17th at the VFW Hall in Larose. The class attended a mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in remembrance of the 23 fallen classmates. The evening was well attended with 53 classmates present. Pictured are: (standing) Coach Lynn LeBlanc, Mary Rabb, Robert Brunet, Delores Hebert, Donald Callais, Randy Guidry, Aubrey Orgeron, Tony Duet, Emile Guidry, Gary Curole, James Evans, Roy Dubois, Barbara Breaux, Donald Griffin, Gayle Triche Duet, Cleveland Compeaux, Kenneth Theriot, Rose Pitre Terrebonne, Russell Angelette, Curtis Callais, Lola Adams Lombas, Rodney Lerille, Errol Falgout, Dallas Toups, Glory Ann Fayette Esponge, Ernie Galliano, Doris Rodrigue Guidry, Holland Pitre, Larry Raymond, and Allen Allemand; (sitting) Gwen Pitre Cheramie, Ruth Bourgeois Whitman, Linda Dufrene Toups, Carol â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kateâ&#x20AC;? Danos Bruce, Rowena Cantrelle Marcel, Carolyn Hebert Dubois, Joyce Savoie Bouvier, Sable Allemand Cheramie, Joyce Ledet Fontenot, Bonnie Gautreaux Hutzler, Carol Curole Robichaux, Mary Gail Guidry Duet, Carol Toups Cheramie, and Jeanette Adams Duet; (sitting on floor) Carroll Allemand, Mervin Ledet, Jimmy Badeaux, Diane Arceneaux Savoie, Thomas Guidry, Teddy Plaisance, Sullivan Pierce, Dale Savoie and Errol Cheramie. Not pictured are Sandra Duet Cheramie and Rozalind Melancon Allemand. Deceased classmates are Harris Autin, Kathleen Cantrelle Savoie, Kenneth Cheramie, Loris Cheramie, Stanley Dobson, Jennifer Duet Ledet, Shirley Duet Gaspard, Paula Gisclair, Roy Gisclair, Melvin Guidry, Ruth Hebert Lombas, Evelyn LeBlanc Bourgeois, Bobby Matherne, Charles â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chuckâ&#x20AC;? Pierce, Len Pitre, Judy Richardelle Griffin, Louis Smith, Edwin Terrebonne, Maudine Thomas, Calton Vizier, Randy Vizier and David Wicker.

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Also on the trip were Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state police superintendent, Col. Mike Edmonson, House Speaker Chuck Kleckley and Assumption Parish Sheriff Mike Waguespack. The security briefing and tours were handled by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Edmonson said illegal drugs, gang members and other criminal activities are making their way into Louisiana from an unsecured border. He plans to send a dozen troopers to train with the Texas state police at the border later this year. Jindal, the son of Indian immigrants who came to the country legally, said the beefed-up Texas law enforcement presence at a portion of the border â&#x20AC;&#x201D; what he called a â&#x20AC;&#x153;surgeâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; has demonstrated it can reduce the number of people unlawfully coming into the United States. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What that shows is if the federal government gets serious about this, if the Obama administration made this a priority, they can secure the border. They can stop this from happening,â&#x20AC;? he said. Jindal also criticized the Obama administration for giving him little information about more than 1,000 unaccompanied immigrant children who have been placed with sponsors in Louisiana in recent months. He is one of several governors to object to the placements. The governor said the state didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t receive any guidance or resources to ensure the safety and welfare of the children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As long as the kids are here, we want to do what we can to help take care of those kids,â&#x20AC;? Jindal said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to do that if the federal government wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t share information.â&#x20AC;? Border Patrol agents have apprehended more than 57,000 immigrant children crossing the border alone since October, most of them from El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. Violence in those countries has been partly blamed for the increased numbers. The children are released to sponsors, usually relatives or family friends, while going through deportation proceedings. Congress has been unable to agree on a plan for dealing with the immigration crisis.

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The scientist has spent decades researching the phenomenon. She said she could not tell whether this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dead zone was likely to become larger than average, but conditions on the surface make an increase in size likely in coming weeks. The dead zone forms when nitrogen and other nutrients carried in fresh water from the Mississippi River enter the Gulf and feed huge numbers of plankton at the surface. The plankton then die and fall to the seabed where their decomposition uses up oxygen â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a condition called hypoxia. Surface conditions, including less salty water with higher than usual levels of chlorophyll and oxygen from plankton, indicated that the dead zone was likely to increase, Rabalais said. The fresher water comes from the Mississippi River, which carries runoff from 40 percent of the continental United States, and the Atchafalaya River, which branches off from it. The microscopic water plants called phytoplankton contain chlorophyll and produce oxygen through photosynthesis, the same process found in leaves and grasses. Oxygen levels in water at the surface along the research vessel Pelicanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s route ranged from 130 to 150 percent of those in the atmosphere above it and once hit 245 percent, Rabalais said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Which means the phytoplankton community was just really â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to use the word â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cooking.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; But it was almost as if the water was bubbling in places, there was so much photosynthesis going on,â&#x20AC;? she said. Much of that plankton will end up on the bottom, she said. In 2001, the Mississippi River Gulf of Mexico Watershed Nutrient Task Force set a goal to reduce the annual size of the dead zone to less than 1,930 square miles. The fact that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nowhere near that target shows that too little is being done to clean up the Mississippi River, said an official for the Gulf Restoration Network, made up of environmental, social justice, and citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; groups. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We see most of the Mississippi River states dragging their feet, claiming that voluntary actions alone can clean up the Dead Zone. If the past

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than just sports. Special Olympics allows athletes the opportunity to not only develop physical fitness goals, but to demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with other Special Olympic Athletes, their families and the community. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an important aspect of Special Olympics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so much so, that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their mission. Training and sporting programs arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all they do year round. Special Olympics Louisiana offers education, leadership, health and family programs throughout the year. Sadly, Louisiana has some 124,917 citizens with intellectual disabilities who may qualify but do not participate in any of the programs offered by the organization. Anyone with some degree of intellectual disability participating will find programs suited for their ability and athletic interest. Participants compete against athletes of similar skills, gender, age and ability. Special Olympics has been clear throughout the decades with their consistent message: People with intellectual disabilities can â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and will â&#x20AC;&#x201C; succeed when given the chance. The organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision mirrors this sentiment: To transform communities by inspiring people throughout Louisiana to open their minds, accept and include people with intellectual disabilities and thereby anyone who is perceived as different. Special Olympics Louisiana provides yearround sports training and athletic competition, made possible through their dedicated and generous volunteers, nearly 15,000 of them! To accomplish this monumental task, Special Olympics Louisiana is divided into 13 area programs. Locally, our area is appropriately named Bayouland Area, which encompasses Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John and Terrebonne parishes. We have a Bayouland Area Management Team which includes an Area Leader, Sports Training Coordinator and Medical Coordinator. Three parishes, Terrebonne, St. John and St. Charles, have a parish leader. Lafourche does notâ&#x20AC;Śuntil now. The Bayouland Area has developed a Lafourche Parish Team. Anyone interested in participating â&#x20AC;&#x201C; athlete, parent, supporter, volunteer or committee member â&#x20AC;&#x201C; should attend an informational meeting at the Cut Off Youth Center this Thursday, August 7th at 6 p.m. Meagan Danos, assistant coach of the COYC Hurricanes, and Melisa Adams are the organizers behind the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal is to find people in the community to help us build a working committee for the

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According to the FBI, these types of scams are nothing new and have been around since the early 1980s. They are simply a variation on an old scam sometimes referred to as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;419 schemeâ&#x20AC;? - named after the Nigerian penal code section under which these crimes are prosecuted. Often, the scammer uses Nigerian contact information and, pretending to be the owner, states he is overseas because of missionary or contract work. Often, the scammer uses a brokerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real name to create a fake email, which gives the fraud more legitimacy. In a similar scam, vehicles or other high-priced items are offered for sale in an online classified advertisement. When the victim attempts to pay for the item, the seller requires the victim to obtain one or more pre-paid debit cards, such as the Green Dot MoneyPak cards, and asks the victim to send the card numbers. After sending the numbers, the victim never hears from the seller again. In the past week, a Lafourche Parish man was scammed out of thousands of dollars after he purchased several Green Dot MoneyPak cards and sent the numbers to someone advertising a boat for sale

on the Craigslist website, only to find out later he had been scammed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Websites such as Craigslist do have their share of scams, but they also have legitimate ads,â&#x20AC;? said Sheriff Webre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bottom line is you must protect yourself and be cautious anytime you conduct business online.â&#x20AC;? Before conducting any business, especially over the Internet, citizens should always try to verify if the seller or company is legitimate. Here are a few tips to avoid becoming a victim of these types of scams: - Only deal with local landlords or renters. - Always try to inspect a rental property before agreeing to rent. - Be wary of ads where the sale or rental price is far below market value, and always question why the price is so low. - Be suspicious if you are asked to only use a wire transfer service or to obtain a pre-paid debit card. - Beware of emails containing several misspelled words or written in poor or broken English. - If there are photos of the property, ensure the description matches the photo. NEVER give out personal information your like Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers. If you suspect a scam, or have already been victimized, please report it to the Lafourche Parish Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office at (985) 5322255.

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Following that, business owners and employees of critical infrastructure such as hospitals will be allowed back in. The final tier will allow the general public to reenter once the parish is deemed safe to enter. Darla Duet, floodplain manager for the parish, discussed flood insurance and the ramification of the Biggert Waters legislation now being amended in the U.S. Congress. Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim

Donelon, who also attended the meeting, spoke about the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recovery since Katrina and noted how the property insurance market has greatly stabilized since then. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Katrina had $25.3 billion in insured wind losses and $15 billion in flood losses, easily making it the mostly costliest natural disaster in Louisiana and American history,â&#x20AC;? Donelon said. He also discussed how immediately after Katrina, a number of insurance companies pulled out of the state, but today more than 20 companies wrote policies in Louisiana. The commissioner noted how many insured property owners could be concerned about the solvency of some lesser know underwriters, however he stated that â&#x20AC;&#x153;we are always watching the solvency of any companies who write policies in Louisiana so consumers can be assured that any legitimate claims will be paid. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made great strides in bringing the insurance market back to Louisiana following Katrina,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best way to keep rates affordable is thru competition and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting more of that all the time.â&#x20AC;?

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ceived cash donations for a total value of $9,096. Vision employees will be on-site collecting school supplies at the Galliano Walmart, August 14-16 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; and at the Mathews Walmart on August 7-9 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Also, special drop-off bins will be available for dropping off school supplies at Vision Communica-

The Wetlands Discovery Center will host the 2014 Wetlands Youth Summit on Friday and Saturday, August 22-23, at the Duhe’ Building, 235 Civic Center Blvd. in Houma. The Wetlands Youth Summit aims to bring young leaders together to discuss the various challenges and potential solutions for gulf coast communities. The summit is open to all high school students living along the gulf coast. On Friday afternoon, students will have an opportunity to network with each other at the seafood social before watching My Louisiana Love, a documentary of love, loss and resilience in Southeast Louisiana. The film’s coproducer, Monique Verdin, will be available for a question and answer session after the screening. Saturday will be filled with guest speakers including Dr. Gary LaFluer from the NSU Bayou Studies and Biology departments and

Dr. Barb Kleiss from the Army Corps of Engineers. There will also be breakout sessions where students can choose to learn more about the topics that peak their interests most. Partners for these sessions include LSU’s Coastal Sustainability Studio, T. Baker Smith Civil Engineers, CWPPRA, and TPCG’s department of Coastal Restoration and Preservation to name a few. Students will also be tasked with developing action plans addressing local concerns that can be implemented in their communities. The summit will conclude with Discovery Center’s very own Wetlands Olympics. The Summit is supported by grants from BHP Billiton, BTNEP, the Bayou Community Foundation, the Buquet Family Foundation, the Fourchon Oilman’s Association and the Gray Foundation. This program would not be possible without the support of these businesses and or-

tions lobby, 115 West 10th Blvd, Larose, and Callais Office Supply, 14402 W. Main St, Cut Off, through August 16. The following school supplies are being collected at the “Pitch In! Lafourche” locations: ink pens (blue or black), 1 or 3 subject compositions, Kleenex, #2 pencils, Germ-X, USB flash drives, loose leaf paper (wide rule), clear or mesh school bags, belts (black), 3-ring binders (1 inch or 1.5 inch), journal (“marbled” cover) books, staples, copy paper, sticky note pads, dry erase markers, erasers and cleaner spray, note cards (small or large), and solid white polo shirts (s-xxl).

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ganizations. “The Wetlands Discovery Center has always done a great job of teaching students about the science of restoration. Through the Wetlands Youth Summit, we are teaching students about the politics of restoration, which is as equally valuable to understand,” said Wetlands Discovery Center Executive Director Jonathan Foret. The registration fee to attend the Wetlands Youth Summit is $25 per student, however, scholarships are available and all meals are included. The fee is due by Friday, August 15. Students must be a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to attend. If you are a high school student, or, if you know of a high school student interested in attending this program, call 985-580-7289, email apercle@slwdc.org or visit their website at www.slwdc.org/wys for registration information.

Travel team baseball tryouts set for Saturday

Tryouts for a 13 and under travel baseball team will be held on Saturday, August 9 at 3 p.m. at the Golden Meadow park baseball fields. Participants must be 13 years of age or under as of April 30 to be eligible. Please bring your own equipment if you have it. For more information call Jeff at 985-665-1481 or email at jeff.lasseigne26@ gmail.com.

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June 26th-29th, the United States Karate Alliance (USKA) Open Martial Arts World Championships were held at the Hilton Riverside in New Orleans. Seven competitors from the South Lafourche region representing the Justin Cheramie Karate Academy attended the event. Eleven awards were taken during the various age group events and individual competitions. Three of the seven competitors that attended were honored with the title of USKA World Champion and 1st place honors. Ridge Esponge took 1st Honors Place in the 8 & 9year-old Continuous Sparring Division. Jaren Esponge took 1st Place Honors in the Point Sparring Division & 3rd Place Honors in the Continuous Sparring Division for 14 & 15-yearold. Robbie Lee took 1st Place Honors in the Continuous Sparring Division & 2nd Place Honors in the Point Sparring Division for intermediate adults. Ty Allemand took 2nd Place Honors in the Traditional Forms Division, Continuous Sparring Division & Point Sparring Division for 14 & 15-year-olds. Stephen Dye took 3rd Place Honors in the Continuous Sparring Division for intermediate adults. Jeffri Gutierrez took 4th Place Honors in the Traditional Forms Division, 2nd Place Honors in the Continuous Sparring Division & competed in the Point Sparring Division for 12 & 13-year-olds. Cullen Bourgeois competed in the Point Sparring Division for 12 & 13-year-old. Pictured (from left) are Jeffri Gutierrez, Jaren Esponge, Robbie Lee, Ridge Esponge, Ty Allemand and Stephen Dye from the Larose-Cut Off area.

Alzheimer’s Assoc. hosting fundraising walk, activity day The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting bayou area residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on September 20 at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux. Walk participants will also join in a meaningful ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. In addition to the two mile walk, participants will enjoy food, children’s activities, music, Mrs. Louisiana Brittany Guidry, and a special tribute to those who have experienced or are experiencing Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic and the nation’s sixth-leading cause

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The Lafourche Parish Public Library systems offer a variety of events for every age throughout the month of August. The public is invited and encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities offered through the parish public libraries. The Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue, is hosting a three-day bookmaking workshop for children ages 8 to 12 at 3 p.m. on August 5, August 6, and August 7. The workshop will provide students an opportunity to explore their heritage, relate it to world cultures and the modern day, and create a folded book featuring a day in the life of a character they create. The workshop is funded by the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation. Space is limited, so call the library at 532-3158 to sign up.

The Lockport Branch will show documentaries about major hurricanes that hit the area, hurricane survival, and aftereffects of storms all day on August 4, August 18, and August 25. These programs are free and open to the public. Children can have fun, mingle with others, play games, win prizes, and enjoy refreshments at the Golden Meadow Branch Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2nd Annual Back to School Social for children at 4 p.m. on August 6. The library is located at 1403 N. Bayou Drive. This program is free and open to the public. The South Lafourche Library, 16241 E. Main Street in Galliano, is offering free DIBELS tutoring to students in Kindergarten through fourth grades. Tutoring session will begin at 5

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p.m. on August 14. Tutoring sessions are led by a retired Lafourche Parish Public School teacher and will be held most Thursdays at 5 p.m. Tutoring is free, but space is limited so call the library at 632-7140 to sign up your child. Children can learn about Edvard Munchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famed painting The Scream and put his or her own spin on it using straws and paint at 4 p.m. on August 14 at the Raceland Branch Library, 177 Recreation Drive. All supplies are provided. This program is free and open to the public. Converse with others in Cajun French when La Table Francaise meets at the South Lafourche Library at 4 p.m. on August 19. Senior citizens (those ages 65 and older) will receive a small goody bag and a drink, while supplies last, on August 21 at the Golden Meadow Branch Library, in observance of National Senior Citizens Day. Local residents can view the documentary Water Like Stone, a film by Zack Godshall and Michael Pasquier, which focuses on the Leeville area, at 2 p.m. on August 23 at the South Lafourche Library. On display will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Land/With Waterâ&#x20AC;?, an exhibition by LSUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coastal Sustainability Studio about the Bayou Lafourche region. The exhibition was created from information collected from bayou residents during the past few years. Refreshments will be served. The Larose Branch Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book club Trading Titles will meet at 10:30 a.m. on August 27 at the library. Anyone is welcome to join in and discuss favorite titles or recommendations for other readers. The program is free and open to the public. Children can enjoy a Seascape Tea Party at 5 p.m. on August 27 at the Lockport Library. All children are welcome to attend.

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Driver of 4-wheeler killed in hit-andrun accident

KENTWOOD, La. (AP) — State police say a 22-yearold Vacherie man who was thrown from a four-wheeler and lying on a highway was run over by a car and killed. Master Trooper Greg Marchand says authorities are looking for the driver of the car. Marchand says Matthew J. Mahler westbound in a drainage ditch that runs along the north side of Louisiana Highway 10 near Kentwood Saturday when he hit a culvert in the ditch, flipped the CamAm he was driving and was thrown, landing in the

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westbound lane of Highway 10. Marchand says Mahler’s companion, riding another four-wheeler, tried to help as a small, dark-colored sedan approached. He says Mahler’s friend tried to alert the driver of the sedan, to no avail. Mahler was pronounced dead at St. Helena Parish Hospital. ___

Business forum planned at Nicholls State

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Nicholls State University is planning a business forum Sept. 22-23 on the Thibodaux campus. University officials say the program, called the Bayou Region Business Institute, will focus on the latest trends in business. Participants can earn continuing education-credit hours through the university’s college of business administration. University officials say the forum is designed for attorneys, certified public accountants, insurance agents, financial planning professionals, controllers and business executives. Speakers include Edison Chouest Offshore chief financial officer Charlie Comeaux and Bill Riviere, a partner with the law firm Phelps Dunbar LLC. Participants can register for one or both days. Registration is $250 for a single day or $450 for both days. Breakfast and lunch are provided. For more details or to register, contact Gina Lagrange at 985-448-4176 or

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Legislative auditor launches new fraud hotline

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — If you think someone is stealing or wasting public money, the legislative auditor’s office has a new hotline to report the suspicions. The auditor’s office announced the launch of the hotline Friday, along with a website and FAX number to report allegations of theft, fraud or waste of public funds. The legislative auditor does accounting reviews of government agencies and tracks state spending. The hotline number is 1-844-50-FRAUD, and the online reporting site is available at www.ReportFraud.la. The FAX number is 1-844-40-FRAUD. Information can be provided anonymously. The auditor’s office says providing a name and telephone number can be helpful, because it allows follow-up questions. ___

Audit criticizes handling of waste tire program

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — An audit says the Department of Environmental Quality hasn’t properly collected fees in a program designed to keep tires from being dumped illegally. The review was released Monday by the legislative auditor. Louisiana residents pay a fee when they buy new tires to help cover the cost of disposal of old tires. The business that sells the tires is supposed to submit a report and the money to DEQ monthly. The audit says those businesses paid DEQ late in many instances and didn’t always file required reports, with no repercussions. Only one of 1,045 delinquent companies received a fine in the 2013 budget year, according to the audit. In its response, the department said most data cited in the auditor’s report pre-dates a series of improvements made to the program.

US airfares on the rise, outpacing inflation SCOTT MAYEROWITZ AP Airlines Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Travelers, prepare to pay more for your flight. The average roundtrip ticket within the U.S., including taxes, reached $509.15 in the first six months of this year, up nearly $14 from the same period last year. Domestic airfare continues to outpace inflation, rising 2.7 percent compared to the 2.1 percent gain in the Consumer Price Index. Airfare has gone up 10.7 percent in the past five years — after adjusting for inflation — according to an Associated Press analysis of data from the Airlines Reporting Corp., which processes ticket transactions for airlines and more than 9,400 travel agencies, including websites such as Expedia and Orbitz. The formula for rising fares seems simple, but it eluded the airlines for years: Match the supply of seats to passenger demand. “Airlines have reduced the number of seats while more people want to fly because of the economic recovery. All this leads to higher airfares,” says Chuck Thackston, managing director of data and analytics at Airlines Reporting Corp. “This trend in airfares is likely to continue for the near future, as the economy continues to grow.” Most fliers are traveling for work. And when the economy is strong, they do more flying. Data released by the government last week shows that economic growth bounced back after a brutal winter, businesses are creating jobs at a steady pace and consumer spending is on the rise. The airfare figures don’t take into account the slew of fees travelers now face for checking bags, getting extra legroom, boarding early or purchasing a pair of headphones. Those fees now bring in $3.3 billion a year for U.S. airlines and have helped them return consistent annual profits for the last four years. Baggage fees and some others were introduced in

2008 to offset losses from rising fuel prices. However, this year airlines are actually paying less for fuel — $2.96 a gallon so far, 7.2 percent less than last year, when adjusted for inflation. Passengers aren’t seeing any of those savings. One reason is that airlines no longer need to entice fliers with lower fares. There are simply fewer choices today. A wave of consolidation that started in 2008 has left four U.S. airlines — American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines — controlling more than 80 percent of the domestic air-travel market. Discount airlines such as Allegiant Air and Spirit Airlines have grown at breakneck speed but still carry a tiny fraction of overall passengers. That control of the market has enabled the bigger airlines to charge more for tickets and not worry about being undercut by the completion. Those higher fares, in turn, have led to record profits. In April, May and June, the four largest U.S. airlines earned a combined $2.9 billion. Airlines are earning so much money that they are starting to pay investors dividends — something unheard of in an industry that just a decade ago was struggling with a wave of bankruptcies. Airlines for America, the industry’s U.S. trade and lobbying group, says passengers should blame the government, not the carriers, for higher fares. Last month, increased fees linked to the Transportation Security Administration took effect. Fliers will now pay a flat fee of $5.60 each way, up from $2.50 each way for nonstop flights and $5 for trips with connections. But taxes and government fees still remain a small portion of what passengers pay. On a $500 roundtrip ticket between New York and Seattle, they make up 12 percent of the price. Scott Mayerowitz can be reached at http://twitter.com/GlobeTrotScott.

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Contact the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter and save a life of a very deserving animal!! Call the shelter, located in Thibodaux, at (985) 446-3532 or e-mail lpas@lafourche gov.org.

Vision to carry SEC Network Wednesday, August 8, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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LAROSE, LA – Vision Communications and ESPN have reached an agreement for carriage of the SEC Network when the highlyanticipated network launches on August 14. The network will be available to Vision’s TV customers as part of its SuperBasic package. “The SEC Network has been one of our most requested channels to date, so we are glad to be able to provide our customers with the programming they have been asking for,” said Toby DuBois, Vision’s Chief Marketing Officer. “We have been working for several months to get this deal done with ESPN so that our customers could enjoy the extensive coverage of the SEC before kickoff of the 2014 football season.” “We are especially excited to announce the addition of the SEC Network during our All Digital upgrade,” added DuBois.

“Thousands of our customers have already upgraded, and I’d like to remind those who haven’t connected their TVs to some type of digital equipment yet to do so soon. There are immediate benefits to be enjoyed and more enhancements coming soon.” The SEC Network will air over 1,000 live events in its first year, including at least 45 live, exclusive SEC football games. Additional coverage will include men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, and softball games, in addition to studio shows and original programming. The 24/7 network will be an all-access pass to the Southeastern Conference, featuring nationally competitive events, news and information, expert analysis, classic games, and indepth features on the most storied conference in college athletics.

Any young ladies between the ages of 13-14 Jr. Miss, 15 -17 Teen Miss and 18–23 Miss (having never been married nor having been pregnant) that are interested in representing the volunteer based French Food Festival and the Bayou Civic Club are required to attend a mandatory informational meeting on Tuesday, August 12th in the Board Room of the Larose Civic Center at 7 p.m. This is your chance to participate

in a meaningful, positive, civic-minded community organization. All candidates must be a resident of Lafourche Parish or attend Nicholls State University with an immediate family member residing in Lafourche Parish. All information needed to compete will be laid out at this meeting. Contact Earline Prest at 504-427-1994 or the Civic Center at 985-693-7355 for more information.

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Fire Protection District No. 4

Fifth Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 5

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Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of the district.

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Drainage District No. 6

Heroes Monument Commission

Commission on Women

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Qualified voter who resides in Wards 3, 4, 7, 8, or 9

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Resident of Fire District 4

Resident or Representative for a corporation owning land in Ward 5

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Recreation District No. 11

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Tourist Commission

Resident of Ward 11

Recreation District No. 1 Housing Authority

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The deadline for these positions will be Thursday, August 14, 2014 @ 1:00 p.m.

Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the LPG website at www.lafourchegov.org/Board_Vacancies.aspx. Applications can be delivered to the attention of Angela Matherne at 402 Green St., Thibodaux, LA 70301 or mailed to Angela Matherne, P.O. Drawer 5548, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

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HOMES

House For Sale: 142 W. 104th St. in Cut Off. 2 story, 5 br, 3.5 ba, formal dining, kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, granite tile countertops. Master suite w/granite shower, lg. upstairs playroom w/built in bookshelves & desks. 2 spacious upstairs bedrooms with Jack & Jill bath. Huge laundry room w/storage closet. Home office area. House sits on lg. fenced corner lot. Working storm shutters. Security cameras & alarm system. Call 985-632-2727. _________________ House For Sale: Beautiful & spacious 3 br, 2 ba, living, dining, laundry. 2020 sq ft living. Turn key, totally remodeled. A must see! Call 985-2261637 to view. Asking $130,000. _________________

House For Sale in Town of Lockport: 133 Comeaux Dr., 3 br, 2 ba, 1850 sq ft, brick & vinyl siding on main house, 480 sq ft studio apt. w/full kitchen & bath. Ceramic & wood floors, cathedral ceiling, covered patio, fenced back yard. 985-8704387 or 985-8600150. _________________ House For Sale: 136 W. 75th St, Cut Off. 3 br, 2 ba, hardwood cabinets, granite countertops in kitchen & bathrooms, Jacuzzi tub & custom walk-in shower, lg. walk-in closet, working storm shutters, 24x50 metal building, alarm system. $149,000, serious inquiries & by appt. only. Call 985232-0456. _________________ House For Sale: 215 E. 6th St., Larose. 3 br, 1 ba. Asking $110,000. FMI call 985-688-5939. _________________

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183 Myrtle Drive, Lockport. 1906 sq. ft. living; 3 bd., 2 ba., 20x30 screened porch; 80x150 lot; sheetrock walls, large master bed and bath, walk-in closets in each room. Pictures and flyers in front yard at home and on Zillow.com. Call or text 985-258-9818 or email brandinicole1004@yahoo.com FMI.

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LAND

Land For Sale: 600x102 between W. 163rd & W. 164th St., near levee. Owner financing available. Call 985-641-0083. _________________

Land For Sale: 26 acres near Cut Off on blacktop road w/water & electric over half pasture, woods, great for home & farm, cattle & hunting. $199,000. FMI call 620-388-0748. _________________ 2 Unrestricted Lots For Sale, down E. 37th Place. FMI call 985-637-2632. _________________

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Building For Sale in Galliano on LA 1, 2400 sq ft store with lg. parking lot. To view property call 985-2780697. _________________

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House For Rent in Galliano: 4 br, no pets allowed. Taking applications. $1000 /mth, $500/dep. Cal 985-475-6386. _________________ For Rent: 1 br apt. in Valentine. $550/mth, $550/dep., utilities pd. Call 985-278-1145. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, lg. living rm & kitchen, located in Cut Off area. No pets, no smoking. Asking $700/dep. $700/rent. Must sign 6-mth. lease. FMI call 985693-7040. _________________

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Apt. For Rent: 2 br, fridge, range, w/d, quiet area in Cut Off. $750/mth, $450/non refundable dep., utilities pd. Call 985-8568005. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, in Lockport area. Offering appliances, w/d. $675/mth, $675/dep. No pets. FMI call 985-7987433. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, no pets. Water pd. $800/mth, $800/dep. plus utilities. Call 985-2786970 or 985-258-5498. _________________ ~ Larose Mini Storage ~ Spaces Available Call 693-3700. _________________

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Commercial Building For Rent: 1250 sq ft, lg. parking lot & great location in Cut Off/Galliano area. $1800/mth, plus utilities. Call 985-6969003. _________________ Office Space For Sublease: Located in the Picciola Complex in Galliano. 1332 sq ft space w/7 rooms & 2 b a t h r o o m s . $1200/mth. Call 985855-4163. _________________ House For Rent at 14107 Hwy. 308, Cut Off. 3 br, 1.5 ba, central ac/heat, full kitchen, dishwasher, w/d. $1100/mth, $1100/dep. Call 985258-8082. _________________

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Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Machine For Sale: Model #420. Asking $450. Call 985-637-1293. _________________ 3 Twin X-Long Mattresses For Sale, sheets included, $200 ea. Call 985-6938368, if no answer leave your name & number. _________________

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AUTOS

2004 Ford Focus For Sale: Like new, clean, cold air, low miles. Retail $4800, selling for $3800. Call 985-8568005. _________________

CAMPERS

2011 Montana, 3665 RE, leaving everything in it. All you need is your clothes. Letting B/W hitch & Yogi Bear membership go with it. Take over notes. Call 985-665-4303. _________________ Fifth Wheel Camper For Sale: 2005 Flagstaff, 25’, garage kept, super-slide, excel. cond., including hitch. Many extras. Asking $7,500 OBO. Call 985-693-7177. _________________

BOATS

Boat For Sale: F/V L & M, 47x16 steel hull. Ready to go. $60,000. Call 985-691-4008 or 985-677-0935. _________________ 2010 17’ G-390 horsepower Yamaha & Trailer For Sale: Call 985-852-4504, 985-537-3022, 985438-1487. _________________

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7,632 sqft. Plenty parking plus bayouside property

400,000

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MLS #: 113708

MLS #: 108882

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Commercial Property

MLS 115650: NEW LISTING Located in Larose on the East side of Hwy. 3235, Approximately 1.7 acres with 273 ft. of road frontage, land is cleared with a dirt pad already in place, great location. $80,000.

MLS 113330: Located on Hwy. 3235 in Galliano. The east side of the property measures 448 ft. of road frontage by 1400 ft. deep. The property is fenced and all cleared. Great location! $400,000. MLS 112971: Located down E. 90th St. in Galliano this 19 acre piece has 1200 ft. of frontage on E. 90th St. It is unrestricted, currently used as a hay pasture. $195,000.

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

MLS 113721: Old Rouse’s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in ING PENDparking Lockport. 17,940 sqft. plus cement lot and adjoining vacant land included. $345,000.

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MLS 112683: Located in Golden Meadow on Hwy. 1 inside the Levee protection, 10 acres with 535’ road frontage. $450,000.

MLS 112503: This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96’ road frontage. $100,000. MLS 113943: This property is located off Hwy. 308 down Emile Dr. in Lockport. 400 x 104. Restricted. $65,000.

MLS 114010: 170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose. New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $115,000.

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MLS 108857: Over 3 acres of unrestricted property with a limestone base. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage. Located by new lift bridge in Larose, south of Intracoastal. Prime location with quick access to Hwy. 3235. $1.2 million. Possible lease option available.

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GARAGE SALES

Big 8 Fly. Yard Sale/Bake Sale at 242 E. 6th St., Larose, (last house). Too much to list. Stop by Wed. Aug. 6, & Thur. Aug. 7 from 8:30 am to 7 pm and Fri., Aug. 8 from 8:30 am to 4 pm. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs. Aug. 7 at 207 LeVillage Dr., Larose, behind truck stop. Clothes, shoes, home décor, kitchen ware, indoor & outdoor furn., 12 speed & 16 speed bicycle, lots of everything. _________________ Garage Sales: Thurs. & Fri., Aug. 7 & 8 from 8 am to 5 pm at 270 LeBlanc Dr. & 292 LeBlanc Dr., Hwy. 1, Lockport, across from Bollinger Shipyard. No early birds. _________________ 4 Fly. Garage Sale: Thurs. Aug. 7 at 287 E. 37th St. from 8 am to 3 pm. Clothes of all sizes, school uniforms, dishes, knick knacks, girls Justice clothes, AB lounger, etc. No early birds. _________________

Garage Sale: Thurs. Aug. 7 at 240 W. 161st St., Galliano. 7 am till. Baby girl clothes, young boy’s clothes, misses’ clothes, purses, lots of shoes. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs. Aug. 7 at 106 W. 164th St., Galliano. 8 am till. Lots of items. _________________ Multi Fly. Garage Sale: Sat. Aug. 9, 8 am to 3 pm at 225 Central Lafourche Dr., Mathews. _________________ Garage Sale: 185 E. 74th Place. Aug. 7-9. Pool & pool toys, plants, mens/womens/children clothes, underwear, shoes, purses, boutique hair bows, computer c o p i e r - f a x - p r i n t e r, toys, misc., summer clearance! _________________ Huge Garage Sale: Thurs. & Fri., Aug. 7 & 8 at 277 Green Acres St., Larose. Starts at 7 am. All name brand clothing (some tags still on), home décor, seasonal items, school uniforms, shoes, toys, lots more, little of everything. _________________

Jambon Convenience Store has an opening for a part-time cashier.

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Residential Property

MLS 113708: Located at 290 W. 86th Street in Cut Off, this home has a total living area of 3200 sqft and sits on a lot size of 210’ x 136’. It has been totally renovated from floors to appliances and countertops. There is also a 700 sqft. cabana with a kitchen and full bath. This home is move in ready. REDUCED $350,000.

MLS 114693: Located at 201 E. 153rd Street in Galliano, this home has a total living area of 4,193 sqft. and sits on a 270’ x 83’ x 375’ x 95’ lot. It is a 1.5 story ranch home with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths including an in-ground pool, bath house, sun room and spa. $290,000 MLS 114636: This unrestricted property located at 168 West 115th St. in Cut Off is on a lot measuring 120’ x 636’ x 185’ x 767’. $55,000 200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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MARINE SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE Blanchard Contractors, Inc. is now accepting applications for a highly motivated Representative to oversee HSE and regulatory compliance of its marine vessels and barge fleet. Minimum 5 years HSE experience required. Knowledge of USCG, ABS, BSEE and OSHA regulations preferred. Ability to lead meetings and knowledge of contractor safety databases is beneficial. Qualified applicants may send resumes to:

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Blanchard Contractors, Inc. offers competitive benefits package and pay, 401K, safety bonuses, etc.

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

Regulatory Compliance / QHSE Coordinator Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking an HSE professional with USCG, ABS and ISM experience. This position will require the ideal candidate to be available both during work hours and after hours in the event of an emergency. Applicant must have 5 years of experience in maritime industry. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of regulatory compliance issues in the maritime environment. Applications can be found online at

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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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. _________________ Local Insurance Company is looking for Part Time Worker, flexible hrs. Mail Resume to: P.O. Box 589, Cut Off, LA 70345. _________________

has a job opportunity for Temporary Installation /Repair Assistants.â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;The essential function is to assist with basic DTA installs and train the customer on system use. Apply online at www.viscom.net E.O.E ___________________

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Benefits Include 401-K, Health, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability Insurance

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Big F Marine is currently seeking Captains for their mainline vessels. Must maintain valid USCG licensing, Master of Towing Vessels. Must have an Inland Waters endorsement. Please send resume with qualifications to employment@bigfmarine.com _________________ Exp. Alligator Skinners needed to work for a local company. For all int. parties please come by our office at 18076 Hwy. 3235, Galliano to fill out the application or call 985-325-4006. _________________

Truck Drivers

Experience preferred but not necessary

Apply in person at the Fourchon Office 106th 9th Street Golden Meadow, LA 70357 985-601-4907

K&W Leasing, LLC is accepting applications for the following: certified forklift operators, certified riggers, yard hands. Apply in person at 160 A. Henry St., Golden Meadow, LA. 985475-4886 _________________

Currently Accepting Applications For

TWIC card required

Blanchard Cont. Inc. is hiring Certified Pipe Welders, Welder Fitters, Crane Operators, Mechanic & Riggers, 401K, short/long term disability, health, dental & life ins. Pd. vacation & safety bonus. Apply in person at 15444 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________

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AC Marine, Inc. currently accepting applications for Licensed Inland Captains: towing endorsement req., company pd. benefits, health, dental, life, short & long term disability, & vision insurance. Small family business. FMI call Mark Mayberry at 985-637-2482. EOE. _________________ Looking For Someone Exp. in cyclone fence repairs. Call 985-278-9477. _________________ Now Hiring Office Assistant: We are looking for an energetic and well-organized person, that is willing & able to adapt in a fast paced office environment. Someone who is computer knowledgeable, and proficient in accounts payable. Must be flexible to work with a changing schedule. Please send all resumes to either jobs.cmoransmarina@gmail.com, fax 985-396-2708 or mail to 27900 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357. _________________ Home Instead Senior Care is currently looking for caring & compassionate Caregivers for prn hrs. Please call 985-8680038 (no calls after 5 pm). _________________

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Exp. Dredge Operators Wanted (New Iberia): Dredging company seeking several positions including Leverman (operator), Boatman, Deck Hand, Mate & Engineer as full time positions. We offer competitive pay & benefits. Compensation: $13-$22 hourly plus overtime, depending on exp. Dredging exp. is a must. Please send resume with qualifications immediately to: employment@dredge servces.com _________________ Maintenance Person Needed at Best Western Isabelle Court. Candidate must have transportation. Exp. is a plus. Please apply in person at 17026 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. No phone calls please! Positive attitude is necessary. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________

Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 is accepting applications for the following career positions: Firefighter / Operator, Communications Officer (Dispatcher) and Administrative Assistant. LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA Retirement Plan, Health, Vision and Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation and Paid Holiday. Must possess a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and high school diploma. Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 West Main, Cut Off. Need more information, contact Codi Collins or Jada Pitre @ 985-632-8068. _________________

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The Town of Golden Meadow is accepting applications for Police Officer. Starting pay is determined by exp., plus supplemental pay, vacation, sick leave, retirement & health ins. benefits. Exp. preferred, but not necessary. Applications can be picked up at the Town Hall, 107 Jervis Dr., Golden Meadow, Mon. thru Fri. from 7 am to 5 pm. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all applications. EOE. _________________ HUB Enterprises, a leading security company, in now hiring full time Security Guards, armed and unarmed to fill immediate openings in the Lafourche area. Licensed security guards are urged to apply, but exp. is not necessary. Must have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, clean criminal history & reliable trans. Call 1-800-7593660, fax resume to 1-800-706-6106 or email to securityjobs@hubenterprises.com. _________________ Plumber Apprentice or Helper needed, 2 yrs. exp. plenty of overtime. Call 985696-0872. _________________ ServiceMaster Quality Services in now hiring Part Time Evening Cleaning Specialists in Cut Off/Galliano area. Evening hrs. average approx. 10-12 hrs. per week, $11-13/hr. based on exp. All int. applicants contact 985-872-1029. EOE. Looking for immediate employment. _________________ B & B Hardware now hiring Full Time Sales Clerk. Apply within at 13222 W. Main, Larose. _________________ Drivers: New equipment, great benefits, safety bonus plans! Dedicated flatbed with PODS (no tarps or chains & make your own appts.) & van with Georgia Pacific. CDL-A/2 yrs. TT, exp. required. Call 855205-6361. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Winston Marine Service is now hiring a hydraulic mechanic and shop helper. Please call 985-4753266 to apply. _________________

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Please apply in person 1515 Hwy 24 Larose, LA 70373 CRANE OPERATOR: Must have an active mobile crane certification and at least 2 Contact HR years of experience operating a Triple 7 Manitowoc lattice 985-693-7002 boom crane, cherry picker, and forklift. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bollinger is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals.â&#x20AC;?

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Min. 2 years exp. req. operating bobtails, transport roll-off, and/or vacuum trucks. CDL A w/X endorsement req. TWIC req. Clean driving record req.

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Apply in person only at 190 N.J. Theriot Road, Fourchon, LA

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Licensed Engineers Unlicensed Engineers AB Deckhands OS Deckhands QMEDs Experienced Deckhands Must have TWIC card

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

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www.thelafourchegazette.com Curryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Service: Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates. Licensed. Also power wash houses and drive ways. Call 985-2580465. _________________ 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. _________________ Curryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Painting Services: New construction, remodels, interior, exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing-new & repair. Exp. Call 985-2580465 or 985-2586414. _________________

Child Care in Golden Meadow: Ages 1-7, full time & before/after school care. Call 3980121, leave message. Teacher majored in early childhood care at Delgado University. _________________

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Blanchard Cont., Inc. is hiring an exp. tug boat captain with a towing endorsement. Full benefits included. Apply in person at 15444 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________ Part Time Help Wanted at Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewing. No phone calls please. Apply in person at 237 Hwy. 3161, Cut Off. _________________ Local insurance agency has a full time receptionist position and a licensed property & casualty producer position available. Must be motivated, have computer skills & great customer service skills. Mail resume to Insurance Agency Position at P.O. Box 1451, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Galliano Truck Plaza & Casino is now taking applications for Cashier & Hostess. Apply within. Must be able to work all shifts, pass a drug screen & background check. _________________

Office: 985-693-7229

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.

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We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes: Top pay, 401K, Bonuses, Holiday Pay, Paid Training, Health, Life, Dental & Disability Insurances

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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

NOTICES

POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! 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. _________________

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for more info. on placing an ad. Memorial Tomb Pictures

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MEMORIALS

Happy Birthday CLAUDE SOUDELIER, JR.

August 8th It’s over 2 years you left. We miss you still today. As time goes by our tears go dry. We Love You Always, From Your Family Here On Earth _______________

In Loving Memory Of STEVE LAZARD, III

Sunrise: 7-11-72 Sunset: 8-6-2012 It’s been two years since God called you home. Our hearts still bleed for you, and the tears just keep on failing. It’s hard to write this memorial, but we had to write this because we love you so much. Our child was His chosen one. With Jesus, he’s now at rest. We Love & Miss You Love Forever, Mom, Dad & Brothers _______________

OBITUARIES

MARIAN THERIOT Marian Sue Rodrigue Theriot, 65, a native of Lockport and a resident of Lockport, Larose, and Thibodaux passed away August 2, 2014. Visitation was held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church of Larose on Thursday August 7, from 9:30 a.m. till service time. A memorial mass began at 11:00 a.m. with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Marian is survived by her husband of 47 years Harris “Jr.” Theriot; daughters, Monica Theriot Bouvier and husband Jody and Jessica Theriot Savoie and husband Joey; grandchildren, Brody James Bouvier, Brock Joseph Bouvier, Jenna Nicole Savoie, and Jake Michael Savoie; brother, George “James” Rodrigue, and sisters Barbara Rodrigue Finster, and Brenda Rodrigue NaQuin. She was preceded in death by her parents Alcide and Mattie Belle G. Rodrigue. Mrs. Theriot was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Mrs. Marian’s name to St. Joseph Hospice Thibodaux Regional Cancer Center and St. Jude’s Children Hospital. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

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Sunrise: 8-8-37 Sunset: 5-28-14 Happy Birthday Thank you for your wonderful love that lives on in us all, for every precious moment you shared with each of us, for the great lessons of life you taught us. Most of all, thank you for all God’s word you shared, you taught us and lived before us, for the legacy you created in our family. You live in our hearts and we look forward to the final reunion with you in heaven. What a glorious day that will be! You’ve always been and always will be the most precious, loving selfless generous, virtuous wife, mother, grandmother and friend. We are so blessed we continuously, lovingly honor you with love for one another. Till we meet again! Your Loving Husband, Dolton Gaspard, Jr. & Entire Family _______________

Where I have gone I am not so small. My soul is as wide as the world is tall. I have gone to answer the call, the call of the One who takes care of us all. Wherever you look, you will find me thereIn the heart of a rose, In the heart of a prayer. _______________

RICHARD LEE Richard Dennis Lee, 58, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away July 30, 2014. Visitation was held on August 2, at the United Methodist Church of Golden Meadow from 8:30 a.m. till funeral time. A military service was held at 10:00 a.m. with funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. Mr. Lee is survived by his daughters Nicole M. Lee, Jessica R. Lee, and Celeste M. Lee; brother Meldon “Cono” Lee Sr.; and sisters Mary Joyce L. Ledet and Lorrie L. Callais. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmo Dennis Lee and Irma Callais Lee; brother Hudson Lee Sr.; and sisters Elsie Bouzigar and Paulette Lee. Mr. Richard was a U.S. Army Veteran. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

VIOLET GUIDRY Violet T. Guidry, 74, a native and resident of Larose passed away August 3, 2014. Visitation will take place at Our Lady of the Rosary in Larose, on Friday August 8, from 10:00 a.m. till funeral time. Funeral Mass will begin at 12-noon with burial following in the church cemetery. Mrs. Violet is survived by her sons, Eddie Guidry Sr. and Elliot Lee; daughters, Mandy Trahan and Ida Jarvis; stepson, Irvin Guidry; stepdaughters, Earline Guidry, Valerie Boura; brother, Louis Duet Trahan Jr.; sister, Vivian Arceneaux; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Mrs. Guidry was preceded in death by her husband, Didia P. Guidry; her parents, Louis D. Trahan Sr. and Lillian S. Trahan; son, Louis “Lou Lou” Guidry; stepsons, Sidney Paul Guidry Sr. and Didia Guidry; stepdaughters, Pauline Cheramie, Wilma Heron, Marie Lee, and Eula Guidry; brother, Anthony Trahan Sr; sisters, Margie Cressionie, Audrey Doucet, and Patsy Herbert. Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

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.

JULY 31, 2014 Thibodaux Police Department Jupiter Otis, 49, 1025 Jackson St., Thibodaux. Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses, resisting an officer, DWI 2nd offense, improper turning. Calvin Dupont, 34, 160 Marina Dr., Gibson. Theft of goods. Mark Goudy, 48, 1130 Tiger Dr., Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Ranice Moore, 25, 201 Winder Rd., Thibodaux. Contempt of court (4 cts). Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Carlo Dominique, 43, 117 South Dominique Dr., Gheens. Simple assault, disturbing the peace-offensive, derisive annoying words to another. Ryan Turner, 20, 226 A Carol St., Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Ashley Vegas, 31, 2898 Fitzgerlade St., Jacksonville, FL. Contempt of court (3 cts), violation of probation/parole. Christopher Poincot, 25, 160 C Poincot Lane, Houma. Contempt of court. Lee Eichler, 19, 100 Abby Rd., Thibodaux. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, no passing zone. William Dirance, 18, 535 Karla Dr., Thibodaux. Theft of a motor vehicle (felony). Christopher Doiron, 28, 199 W. 171st St., Galliano. Violation of probation/parole. Elvis Richard, 35, 170 W. 63rd St., Cut Off. Violation of periodic renewal by offenders. Neely Gray, Jr., 45, 321 St. Louis St., Raceland. Contempt of court (3 cts). Bobby Griffin, 48, 3722 Hwy. 1, Lot 12, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Andrell Gant, 33, 302 Triple Oaks Dr., Raceland. Distribution/manuf. crack cocaine. AUGUST 1, 2014 Louisiana State Police Derodrick, 36, 24326 Harvey Rd., Franklinton. DWI 1st, failure to dim headlights, suspended driver’s license, poss. of synthetic marijuana. Lionel Lewis, III, 31, Acock St., Houma. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish, fugitive of Houma City Court. David Theriot, 28, 130 Banks Ave., Houma. Fugitive of Houma City Court. Latronce Scott, 32, 513 Ashlawn St., Houma. PWITD heroin, poss. of cds in presence of a juvenile, resisting an officer. Golden Meadow Police Department Donny Dobson, 27, 118 Melon Lane, Grand Isle. Contempt of court. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Antoine Westley, 20, 136 Belle Isle Dr., Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Jill Vito, 36, 213 N. Leon Dr., Gheens. Possession of methamphetamine contempt of court. Wylisa Landry, 24, 219 N. 13th St., Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Mary Bruce, 29, 20994 Hwy. 1, Lot 3, Golden Meadow. Possession of drug para. 3rd offense, poss. of crack cocaine, poss. of soma, poss. of xanax, fugitive. David Jones, 25, 216 Monarch Dr., Apt. 201B, Houma. Contempt of court. Ashley M. Melancon, 30, 156 Jerica St., Galliano. Simple criminal damage to property, (felony). Raymond Young, III, 23, 137 Faith Ct., Houma. Contempt of court. Terry Darcey, 31, 1130 Acadia Dr., Houma. Contempt of court. Bryan Alleno, Jr., 34, 1243 Coteau Rd., Houma. Contempt of court. Travis Ingram, Sr., 34, 2415 Hwy. 182, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation of a pregnant victim w/child endangerment. Jimmy Jackson, Jr., 37, 103 Alice Ct. #4, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts), probation violation, violation of protective orders (3 cts), domestic abuse battery. Gerald Smith, III, 34, 128 St. Charles By Pass Rd., Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts), probation violation.

Public notice

Sealed proposals (Bid # 1501) for removal and replacement of concrete parking lot at South Central Louisiana Technical College – Lafourche Campus – 318 E. 90th Street - Cut Off, LA 70345, will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time, on Friday, August 15, 2014 at South Central Louisiana Technical College, Young Memorial Campus, 900 Youngs Road, Morgan City, LA 70380, at which time and place said proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any proposal received after the announced closing time will be rejected. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the bidder’s name and address. Proposals must be signed and submitted on the forms furnished. Specifications and proposal forms may be obtained from South Central Louisiana Technical College, Young Memorial Campus at 900 Youngs Road, Morgan City, LA 70380 or by calling 985380-2957 ext. 333. 7/23/14 7/30/14 8/6/14

Animals can’t speak for themselves. It’s our duty to be their voice, especially when they are victims of abuse. REPORT IT! Don’t hesitate to voice your concern to the proper authorities when you suspect or see abuse of any kind. Contact the sheriff’s nonemergency number at 798-2255 to ask someone to check out suspected abuse or neglect. Remember … animals depend on us for their safety, comfort and care. Don’t be afraid to speak out!

AUGUST 2, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Travis Himel, 39, 208 Louisiana Dr., Thibodaux. Possession of alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle, aggravated criminal damage to property. Morris Mitchel, 47, 135 Banks St., Thibodaux. Contempt, poss. or dist. of para., turning movements & signals required, pwitd marijuana, illegal window tint. Seaton Jones, 19, 1302 Tiger Dr., Thibodaux. Simple burglary. Henry Jefferson, 22, 1001 North Bay St., Lumberton, MS. Possession of drug para., poss. of alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle, pwitd synthetic marijuana, reckless operation w/o accident. Omar M. Claros, 39, 2848 Toulor Dr., Baton Rouge. DWI 1st offense, no driver’s license, no insurance. Erin E. Serigny, 21, 317 E. 75th St., Cut Off. Contempt of court (4 cts), flight from an officer, telephone communication, improper language-harassment. Damoz Folse, 21, 170 Triple Oaks Dr., Raceland. Hit and run, contempt of court (9 cts), fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Terrence Hadley, 20, 422 Brocato Lane, Raceland. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Carmichael Pharagood, 23, 312 Highland Dr., Thibodaux. Battery of a police officer. Jason Hatchett, 37, 188 June Dr., Avondale. Telephone communications, harassment, stalking. Melvin Chatman, 23, 483 Alfred Harris Lane, Thibodaux. Distribution/manuf. crack cocaine. Abel Nieto, 55, 656 Dantin St., Raceland. Contempt of court. Lockport Police Department Jarrett Leon, 45, 211 Valerie St., Lockport. Enter/remain after being forbidden, disturbing the peace. Eric Gregoire, 27, 353 Comeaux Dr., Lockport. 2nd degree battery, disturbing the peace, criminal trespass. Harbor Police Chrishard Williams, 23, 500 Magnolia Knee Rd., Carencro, LA. PWITD synthetic marijuana, poss. of alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle, poss. of drug para. AUGUST 3, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Drake McGowan, 24, 552 Ayo St., Raceland. Violation of probation/parole. Richard Bourgeois, 28, 5790 Ventura Lane, Pensacola, FL. Disturbing the peace. Jason Hatchett, 37, 188 June Dr. Avondale. Telephone communications harassment. Tyronne Bannister, 41, 131 Morristown Rd., Raceland. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation w/child endangerment. Joshua Martin, 25, 3905 Hwy. 308, Raceland. DWI 2nd offense. Harbor Police Juan Vargas, 36, 321 5th Place, Meridian, MS. Fraudulent insurance id, non-reg. vehicle, poss. alcoholic beverage in vehicle, driver must be licensed, careless operation. Rivera Cruz, 29, 672 A. O. Rappelet Rd., Golden Meadow. Fraudulent insurance id, info, poss. alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle.

KC Council #9000 Family Director Dale Terrebonne presents the 2013-2014 Family of the Year Award to Terry and Sally Cheramie.

Pictured is KC Council #9000 Auxiliary President Dot Pagliughi presenting the 2013-2014 Sister of the Year Award to Pauline Vizier.

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. Anyone wanting to submit something for the column can email it to news@TLGnewspaper.com or drop it off at the office during business hours.

Twin Sons

A family had twin boys whose only resemblance to each other were their looks. If one felt it was too hot, the other thought it was too cold. If one said the TV was too loud, the other claimed the volume was too low.

Opposite in every way, one was an eternal optimist, the other a doom and gloom pessimist. Just to see what would happen, on the twins’ birthday, the father loaded the pessimist’s room with every imaginable toy and game. The optimist’s room

he loaded with horse manure. That night, the father passed by the pessimist’s room and found him sitting amid his new gifts crying bitterly. “Why are you crying?” the father asked. “Because my friends will be jealous, I’ll have to read all these instructions before I can do anything with this stuff, I’ll constantly need batteries and my toys will eventually get broken,” answered the pessimist twin. Passing the optimist twin’s room, the father found him dancing for joy in the pile of manure. “What are you so happy about?” he asked. To which his optimist twin replied, “With all this manure, there’s got to be a pony in here somewhere.” __________________