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Agency says slashed spending by drillers could lead to price spike

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HOUSTON (AP) — Oil prices will more than double by 2020 as current low prices lead drillers to cut investment in new production and gradually reduce the glut of crude, the head of a group of oil-importing countries said Monday. Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said oil would rise gradually to about $80 a barrel. Oil prices shot to more than $100 a barrel in mid2014 before a long slide sent them crashing below $30 last month. “There was a rise, there will be a fall, and soon there will be a rise again,” Birol said on the opening day of a huge energy-industry conference that will feature addresses by the oil minister of Saudi Arabia, the secretary-general of OPEC, the president of Mexico, and U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz. Birol’s group issued a fresh outlook on energy markets. It forecast that 4.1 million barrels a day will be added to the global oil supply between 2015 and 2021, down sharply from growth of 11 million barrels a day between 2009 and 2015. A year ago, the Parisbased IEA, an organization of 29 major oil-importing nations including the United States, had forecast a relatively swift recovery in oil prices, but the decline continued, with the price for a barrel of crude hitting levels last seen in 2003. See Oil Prices Page 10-A

MEETINGS MONDAY, FEB. 29

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

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Members of Louisiana Chi Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon hosted its inaugural “Turnip for What” event at the Boulet farm in Larose, Sunday. Fraternity members helped harvest turnips that were donated to New Orleans’ Second Harvest Food Bank. At least 15,000 lbs. of turnips were picked up Sunday. Last year, community volunteers collectively harvested 168,000 pounds of turnips. This year’s harvest fell short of that total due to the weather.

Shooting da Crap promises weekend of fun Gazette News Reports

When Chad and Trixy Boudreaux decided five years ago to start a skeet shoot, they never imagined anything overly big – just a small, family-friendly event designed a small group of people to enjoy. “That’s all we wanted,” Chad Boudreaux said. “The idea was to have a small shoot, a weekend of fun and give a little money to charity at the end.” My, oh my, how things have grown. Now in its fifth year, the Shooting Da Crap clay-shooting contest is a hit – one of the biggest, most fun-filled events of the year for folks who love to shoot or for those who just enjoy being in the sun with some of the friendliest folks on Bayou Lafourche. This year’s shoot is set for Feb. 28 at Joe’s Septic’s lot off 15344 La. Highway 3235 off the back road in Cut Off. Just like every other year, the event’s proceeds will go to Give Kids the World and also the Center for Pediatric Therapy Scholarship Fund. The event features a morning and afternoon flight, and will have several teams, as well as tons

of food, games for the kiddos and live musical entertainment. “We’re so grateful to be able to give back,” Boudreaux said. “There are so many great people in this community who support it, and it’s a humbling feeling to see all the people turn out and know that it’s all going for a great thing. It’s a wonderful weekend. It’s a time that we all truly enjoy. We didn’t know it’d become as big as it now is, but we’re so blessed and thankful for the support we receive.” The shooting is the bread and butter of the event, but Shooting da Crap truly is an event that anyone in the South Lafourche community can enjoy. In terms of food, it’d be next to impossible to list the full menu – an array of delicious eats that will please just about any taste bud. There is also a table of goodies that are sold as dessert items. If you have kids, bring ‘em. The event has numerous bounce houses and different activities to keep the little ones occupied throughout the day while the adults pass a good time. See Shooting Page 10-A

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As Louisiana’s special legislative session reaches the end of its first week, no consensus has emerged for how to rebalance the budget, but Gov. John Bel Edwards said Friday he’s making progress in persuading lawmakers to raise taxes. The Senate is in a holding pattern, because most budget and tax bills must begin in the House. And the House hasn’t settled on its approach yet. The House tax and budget committees have held daily hearings to discuss tax ideas and listen to spending cut scenarios, but they have yet to vote on proposals. Lawmakers are negotiating behind the scenes, with Republicans showing resistance to the Democratic governor’s tax suggestions and pushing for deeper cuts. Edwards told The Associated Press he believes an “overwhelming majority” of lawmakers agree that it will take a mix of cuts and taxes to rebalance Louisiana’s budget and avoid “catastrophic cuts” to state government services and colleges. See Lawmakers Page 7-A

Spring is less than a month away and that means one thing … the Lockport Main Street Market Arts and Crafts sale. The Market is set for Saturday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. And as always, admission is free. On sale will be clothing, jewelry, pottery, lawn ornaments, purses, woodcrafts and fine art. Call 985-532-5909 or email lockportmainstreetmarket@hotmail.com for more information.

Lafitte skiff restoration complete and ready for viewing

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The finished product after 488 hours of work. The skiff can be viewed at The Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building in Lockport.

After one year and seven months and 488 manhours of work, the restoration of the Emile Bill Dufrene Lafitte skiff is finally completed. The project, which can be viewed at the Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building Museum in Lockport, was funded through a grant from the Lafourche Oilmen’s Association. Boat Center volunteers, Danny Wiemer, Earnie Savoie, Robert Theriot and Donald LeBoeuf, are commended for doing the bulk of the work necessary to complete the restoration. Dufrene has often been referred

to as the Godfather of the Lafitte skiff, a moniker he would often deny. He would state that his contribution to the development of the Lafitte skiff was to incorporate the v-bottom to the skiff replacing the flat bottom used on earlier models. The v-bottom allowed the skiff to better handle choppy water. Godfather or not, the fact remains that Emile Bill Dufrene was a well-known builder of Lafitte skiffs in Lafitte. He not only built recreational-sized boats, such as the one recently restored, but also larger commercial-sized skiffs. Photos of some of the boats he built are on display at the Boat Center. See Lafitte Skiff Page 7-A

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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CCC to have clearance sale Feb. 22-26

The Catholic Community Center is having a $4 per bag of clothing clearance sale February 22-26. The CCC is located at 9018 East Avenue A in Galliano next to the South Lafourche Tarpon Bridge [directly behind Renovations]. The money raised is used to purchase food items for its food pantry to help those who are in great need. The store is open on Mondays from 2 - 4 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. The CCC has a large assortment of on sale clothing, shoes, purses, bags, books and many other items.

Deadline to order shrimp lunch is Thurs.

Central Lafourche High School will conduct their annual shrimp boil fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 26. Orders should be placed by noon on Thursday, Feb. 25. Plate lunches will in-

clude large boiled shrimp, potatoes, corn, crackers and dip, all for only $12 per plate (cash or checks made payable to CLHS). Order forms may be faxed to CLHS at 985-5323822 or 985-532-5890 (please call to confirm order has been received). Pick up orders at CLHS, 10 plate minimum for delivery.

Holy Savior to sell Lenten meals Friday

The Holy Savior Fundraiser Committee will serve Lenten meals starting at 6 p.m. on Fridays during lent. The meal will include white beans and rice, fried catfish, coleslaw and bread for a donation of $8. Desserts are also available for purchase. Orders will be taken in advance by calling the rectory at 532-3533.

Larose KCs to sell Lenten lunches Friday

The Fr. Charles Tessier Knights of Columbus Council 8898 in Larose, will sell Lenten lunches each Friday during Lent for the benefit of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Ministries, church projects and local charities. Friday, Feb. 26 menu is shrimp boulets, white beans, rice, bread and dessert, and can be purchased for $7 ea. Dine in or

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Girls’ softball to hold registration Feb. 29

Larose Cut Off girl’s softball league is accepting registration for ages 5-16. Registration will be at the Cut Off Youth Center on Feb. 29 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Spring Danos at 985-665-3262.

Lockport KCs dinner benefit set for Feb. 28

The Lockport KC’s will have their monthly fundraiser dinner on Sunday February 28 at the KC home on Seventh Street from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The meal will consist of baked chicken, rice dressing, green beans, salad and bread for an $8 donation. You can dine in or take it to go. Drinks and desserts will also be sold by the ladies auxiliary.

Plans ongoing for Leeville Heritage Fest

Organizers are gearing up for the third annual Leeville Arts & Heritage Festival to be held Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Top Water Marina in Leeville. There will be a cracklin and shrimp boulette cooking competition, arts and crafts booths, food and live music.

Anyone interested in having a booth should contact Janet Rhodus for details, 225-413-4414.

LRD3 to meet March 1

The next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Lafourche Recreation District #3 will be held at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission building in Galliano on Tuesday, March 1 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Craft vendors sought for COYC event

Craft vendor spots are available for the Cut Off Youth Center’s Cracklin’ Cook Off and Craft Show which will be held on Saturday, March 5. To register, contact D’Lynn at 632-7616 or drop by the COYC for entry forms.

Contestants needed for Galliano pageant

On Sunday, March 6, the Queen for Life Pageant will be held at the St. Joseph Recreation Center in Galliano. Girls ranging from newborn on up can participate to win beautiful custom crowns, monogrammed banners and more. Entry fee is $45. The event begins at 11 a.m. and doors open at 10 a.m. Contact Pam 985-6771713 for more information. All proceeds to benefit Relay for Life.

Blood center in critical need of blood donations

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The Blood Center is in need of type O-negative, Anegative and B-negative blood. Donors can visit the Cut Off location at 115 W. 42nd St., Wed. and Thurs. from 1-7 p.m. or the Raceland location at 4884 Hwy. 1, Mon. and Tues. from 1-7 p.m, Sat. from 9-3 p.m.

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Letters and Opinions A common sense alternative to tax increases

As a former state senator and commissioner of the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC), I recently sent a letter to the Legislature and the Governor explaining that there is a third option they should consider to solve the state’s budget crisis besides raising taxes and cutting needed services. That option is making agencies run more efficiently using private sector practices. Having held positions on both sides, I came to realize that part-time legislators are no match for full-time agency bureaucrats’ excuses to protect the status quo. You cannot put enough corn in their trough. By implementing common-sense business practices at ATC, we were able to cut the number of employees in half, cut the budget by over 35 percent, reduce the number of state vehicles in half and return millions of dollars to the state. We did all this while reducing the number of days to get a permit from 35 to three and increasing fines/enforcement by 1,000 percent. The way we did it was not complicated, but it was not easy and it was controversial. Many state employees fought me tooth and nail. I was sued over a dozen times, with two lawsuits going all the way to the state Supreme Court, but I never lost a single

case. I attacked the complacent culture of state government by requiring employees to punch a time clock, putting GPS on state vehicles, instituting minimum work requirements, disciplining and in some cases firing underperforming employees, and simply demanding an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay. Legislators and our new governor have some tough decisions to make. I believe most taxpayers want them to find and exhaust all possibilities before raising our taxes and cutting needed services. Demanding that state agencies implement private sector policies that businesses use every day would be a good starting point. Troy Hebert Former state Senator & ATC Commissioner

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1 dead in ATV accident in Terrebonne

CHAUVIN, La. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A woman has died after an early morning all-terrain vehicle accident in Terrebonne Parish. State police say 39year-old Zora White of Bourg was a passenger on a four-wheel ATV being operated by her husband, 34year-old Daniel White III early Saturday morning. State police say they had been on a restricted access road and were approaching a street in Chauvin shortly after midnight. Daniel White failed to see a steel gate positioned across the roadway. He and his wife were ejected when the ATV hit

the gate. White was booked into the Terrebonne Parish jail on a charge of vehicular homicide. ___

Daughter ousts Tom Benson as trustee of late wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate

SAN ANTONIO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Texas judge has ordered that Tom Bensonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter replace the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner as trustee of a Benson family estate trust worth almost $1 billion. The San Antonio Express-News reports Bexar (BEAR) County Probate Judge Tom Rickhoff ruled on Friday that Bensonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estranged daughter, Renee Benson, control a trust created in 1980. The trust oversees assets of Shirley Benson, Tom Bensonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s late first wife and Renee Bensonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother. Renee Benson and her two children challenged the San Antonio business-

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US rig count drops 27 this week to 514; Texas down 12

HOUSTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. says the number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by 27 this week to 514. The Houston company said Friday 413 rigs sought oil and 101 explored for natural gas amid depressed energy prices. A year ago, 1,310 rigs were active. Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Texas declined by 12 rigs, Oklahoma and North Dakota each dropped three, Louisiana fell by two, and Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Wyoming dropped one apiece. Alaska, Arkansas, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah and West Virginia were all unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981 and bottomed at 488 in 1999. ___

Casino winnings drop in January statewide

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 15 riverboats, four racetrack slots casinos and Harrahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Orleans casino brought in a combined $207.1 million, a 5.8 percent drop from January 2015â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $219.9 million. The biggest percentage decrease happened in Lake Charles, where the winnings at the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three

riverboats and Delta Downs racetrack were $71.3 million, an 8.9 percent drop from $78.2 million. State police released the revenue figures on Thursday. ___

45M acres in Gulf of Mexico up for auction March 23

NEW ORLEANS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The federal government is offering about 45 million acres for oil and gas leases in the central and eastern Gulf of Mexico at sales on March 23. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management says the Central lease sale covers 44.3 million acres off of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, at depths ranging from nine feet to more than 2 miles under water. Low oil prices have limited interest in recent gulf lease sales. The government received 195 bids on 169 tracts in the central area last March, down from 380 a year earlier and more than 500 in previous years. That was the lowest since 129 bids in 1986. The central region is generally the most active part of the Gulf of Mexico. The western gulf, the nextmost-active area, offers a bit more than half as many tracts but generally draws one-quarter the number of bids. High bids last year in the central gulf totaled about $538.8 million. In 2014, they totaled $850.8 million on 326 tracts. The highest total number of bids was 1,790 in 1997, when the 1,032 high bids totaled $824 million. The record total for high bids was nearly $3.7 billion on 615 tracts in 2008. ___

La. lawmakers aim for SEC baseball tournament with proposal

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A proposal seeking to draw

to lure it from Alabama. The incentive program, aimed at recruiting bigticket events to Louisiana, allows the state to carve a slice of sales and excise taxes generated by qualifying events and pay it to them as an incentive. Martinyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Senate-approved bill received backing Monday from the House Appropriations Committee and heads next to the full House for debate. Senate Bill 1: www.legis.la.gov

the Southeastern Conference baseball tournament to New Orleans is nearing final legislative passage. Sen. Danny Martiny, a Kenner Republican, wants to expand what events qualify for money from Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Major Events Incentive Program. Martinyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s law change would allow all college tournaments or championships to be eligible. He said the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation is bidding for the SEC tournament, hoping

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Trojans lose heartbreaker against East St. John Gazette Sports Reports

The Central Lafourche boys’ basketball team lost in just about the worst way possible on Friday night against East St. John. In the end, it was a highly controversial call, then the most unlikely of shots that doomed the Trojans and gave the Wildcats the win. Central and East St. John battled throughout Friday’s game, which was played in Mathews. The teams were tied at 60 with .9 seconds left, and the Trojans had the ball under their own basket. That’s when the mayhem started. Central sophomore David Robinson’s long inbounds pass was tipped, then corralled by East St. John senior guard Raekwon McKnight. After a quick dribble, McKnight heaved a buzzer beater shot from halfcourt, which rattled home as time ex-

pired. Officials ruled the shot good, which gave East St. John a 63-60 win. The Wildcats dogpiled in front of the Trojans bench to celebrate the improbable victory, which was highly controversial to say the least. Basketball rules dictate that the clock is supposed to start off an inbounds as soon as it is touched. The clock did not appear to start once the inbounds pass was tipped, which gave the Wildcats just enough time to attempt the long, miraculous try. The loss ends the Trojans regular season with a 19-9 record. “You can’t tip it, catch it, dribble it, then shoot it in ninth-tenths of a second,” Trojans coach Mark Sanders said. “I think that situation wasn’t handled properly. But look, it’s on

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us for being in that situation. We didn’t do what we needed to do to finish the game strong enough to win.” Friday night’s game was a roller coaster affair. The Trojans stormed out of the gates early, riding a large Senior Night crowd to an early 15-8 lead after the first quarter. Not wanting to be outdone, the Wildcats stormed back, dominating the second quarter by a 20-10 clip to go into halftime with a 28-25 lead. The second half was wild. The Trojans steadied themselves in the third quarter and retook the lead, opening a 42-39 advantage after three quarters. In the fourth, Central ballooned that advantage up to 52-43 with four minutes to go. But the Wildcats battled back, using clutch offense down the stretch to keep the game close. East St. John retook the lead – 57-56 with a minute to go. They led again 60-59 with 32 seconds to go, before the Trojans got a free throw to tie the game up. The Wildcats thought they’d get the last shot, but they turned over the ball to the Trojans with .9 on the clock – a mistake that seemed costly at the time. But in reality, it enabled the miracle to ensue. Sanders said he’s disappointed in how his team executed late in the game. “It’s been a problem all season,” Sanders said. “We’ve been in just about every game. We just don’t go for 32 full minutes.” With the loss, the Trojans now cannot host a home playoff game in the Class 5A Playoffs, which start Friday. Central Lafourche will now travel to East Ascension. ___

their ticket into the Class 4A field last Tuesday with a dominant 68-43 win over South Terrebonne. The win ends South Lafourche’s season with an even 13-13 record, including a 7-3 runner-up mark in District 7-4A. Tarpons coach Brian Callais said after beating Assumption on Feb. 12 that he couldn’t be prouder of the way the team has battled throughout the season. South Lafourche has won six of its last seven games to end the season. “We’ve been really a team that’s stuck together,” Callais said. “Everyone’s had each other’s backs throughout the season, and that’s allowed us to keep fighting every Tuesday and Friday night.” The game against the Gators was close early on, before the Tarpons pulled away. South Terrebonne led 12-9 after the first quarter, taking advantage of a turnover-prone offensive attack from the Tarpons. In the second quarter, South Lafourche battled back, using balanced scoring to take a 29-26 halftime lead. In the third quarter, the rout was on. South Lafourche outscored the Gators 18-5, storming out to a 16-point lead. In the fourth, it never got close, and the Tarpons soared to a win. Shak Dillon led South Lafourche with 24 points. Seth Borne had 16. The Tarpons will now travel to New Orleans to take on Edna Karr Friday night.

Lady Tarps fall at St. Michael Wednesday, February 24, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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The South Lafourche girls’ basketball team picked the worst possible time to play its worst quarter of the season – the second round of the LHSAA Class 4A State Playoffs. The No. 15-seed Lady Tarpons led No. 2 St. Michael 22-16 at halftime of Monday night’s game, which was played at the Warriors’ campus in Baton Rouge. But instead of taking the momentum forward, South Lafourche crashed and burned, blowing the entire lead while scoring just three points in the third quarter en route to a 47-38 defeat. The loss ends the Lady Tarpons season with a 258 record, and the sloppy third quarter is one that South Lafourche coach Rainie Terrebonne said she will replay in her mind for a long time coming. “We couldn’t buy a basket,” Terrebonne said. “Our defense was very

good tonight. Just in the second half, our shots weren’t falling. … They played us man-to-man, and we were able to get the shots that we wanted. Our shots just weren’t falling.” Things were going pretty well early on for the Lady Tarpons. South Lafourche started sluggishly and fell behind 7-2 early, but then owned the rest of the opening half. The one-two interior duo of Victorianna Nelson and Breigh Cheramie each gave big minutes in the opening half, which allowed the Lady Tarpons to lead by six at halftime – a margin set when Cheramie hit a runner as the clock expired in the second quarter. She had eight of her 10 points in the opening half. Nelson led all scorers with 13 points. “Breigh did a great job again tonight,” Terrebonne said. See Lady Tarps Page 7-A

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

“In a Small Pond” By Leroy Martin

There were five Musketeers

“A bunch of the boys were whooping it up, in the Malamute saloon” … the opening line from the famous poem “The Shooting of Dan McGrew and the Lady known as Lou” by Robert Service. Not my story! Actually we were only five and it was the Bellevue Hall in Cut Off, not the Malamute Saloon in Alaska. There was no whooping it up, just friends enjoying a drink while discussing a forthcoming trip to Nashville, Tennessee. Nobody named Dan McGrew got shot and there was no lady known as Lou, but hopefully I’ve caught your eye, so read on! That night my manager, Harry Simoneaux, Sr., and I were explaining to friends, Bellevue manager Raleigh Pitre, musician Dudley Bernard, and boat builder Leonce “Ferin” Duet, how we were invited to Nashville by Peer International Music Publishing executive Troy Martin to spend four days in Nashville producing demos (demonstration recordings)

of me for Decca Records who was interested in signing me. Vin Bruce had been recording for Columbia Records for over a year and was showing great promise, so Decca Records was looking for another Cajun/country artist. Even knowing this, Vin had recommended me to his agent Troy Martin who had come to New Orleans to make the arrangements. That’s a friend! Dudley said, “I’d like to go,” and Raleigh added, “I’ve never been there. I can drive us all in my new car.” Leonce added, “Boys, I’d like to get away for a while and you’re bringing the Martins seafood so you’re going to need a cook.” I said, “Ferin, why does an old married man like you want to get away for?” “I’m an old married man! That’s what I need to get away for!” He answered. “Fine,” I said. “That makes five and leaves room in front for the ice chest. Full crew! Mission accom-

plished! We leave Sunday.” Not since Athos, Porthos, Aramis and D’Artagnan, Victor Hugo’s three Musketeers, plus one, form an alliance to save ‘king and country’ had a more enthusiastic group of Frenchmen (Cajuns) planned such a trip. The stakes were not as noble or nationalistic, but of great importance, especially to me. I previously wrote about how we left here and got there and how on our last night Mrs. Jimmie Rodgers had arranged for me to sing on the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree, so here’s what happened in between. We checked in the Tulane Hotel and informed Mr. Martin we had arrived. “I’ll meet you there at 9 a.m. tomorrow,” he answered and after a few toddies we hit the sack. After all, I thought, “tomorrow is another day.” (G.W.T.W.) Next day he knocked on our door promptly at 9

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musicians, “I’ll see you tomorrow. We start recording at 1 p.m.” On our way to Troy’s home, I remembered a Jimmie Davis song, “Come home, come home, it’s supper time”, and upon arrival from the car, we could smell wonderful aromas, herbs, spices, okra, Zatarains seasoning and seafood! Beaucoup seafood! Next week, details of the sessions, picnic in the park and the outcome and results of all this commotion. Bye now!

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day with the musician and I was amazed at what was known as the Nashville “Chart” system which consisted of transforming notes, chords and special licks and runs into numbers and symbols which only they understood. It had been devised by musicians as a short cut since recording sessions were time limited by the musicians’ union to three hours. Producers hired musicians who could produce more per session therefore necessity brought innovations. At about 5 p.m. Troy called it a day and told the

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a.m. and led me, Harry and Dudley to the elevator, riding to the 15th floor. The door opened and “vois la”, we were in the Castle Recording Studio, located in our hotel. Surprise! We met the musicians and spent the rest of the day selecting songs and making arrangements for the sessions which began the next day. Leonce and Raleigh had driven to the Martin house in the suburbs of Nashville to prepare the seafood banquet planned for that night. Mrs. Martin and children assisted. We spent the rest of the

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held high, because even though the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey ended sooner than they wanted, it was still a ride that the team will remember forever. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The four seniors are really special to me,â&#x20AC;? Terrebonne said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were sophomores when I came in, and I told them that they grew up together. I also told them that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very proud of the young ladies they have grown up to be in those three years. I will miss them greatly. â&#x20AC;Ś They were all a big part of the turnaround of Lady Tarpon basketball.â&#x20AC;?

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;She stopped that big girl in the middle and came up with a few key offensive put backs for us.â&#x20AC;? But even in the second quarter surge, the Lady Tarpons never were able to get their usually potent 3point shooting to roll. They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make a single threeball in the first half and recorded just one during the ice-cold second half. But perhaps the real problem was that right as South Lafourche got cold, St. Michael got hot. The Lady Warriors overcame a slow start by outscoring the Lady Tarpons 11-3 in the third period to climb on top 27-25. St. Michael then made the first run of the fourth quarter, storming ahead by as many as nine to seemingly put the game out of reach for good. But the Lady Tarpons battled back, lifting their defensive intensity to generate the transition opportunities that had been missing throughout the game. But in the end, a combination of savvy ball handling, top-notch foul shooting and smothering defense kept St. Michael on top and punched the Lady Warriorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ticket into the Elite 8 in Class 4A. Their coach, Tami Reynolds-McClure, said she was proud of her teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to rally back. She said South Lafourche was â&#x20AC;&#x153;probably the best No. 15seed in Louisiana.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a really, really good basketball team,â&#x20AC;? Reynolds-McClure said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their fans are outstanding. They traveled so well and made it a wild environment for us â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even at home. It was a great night, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy and grateful we came out on top.â&#x20AC;? The loss ends the careers of South Lafourcheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four-member senior class (Cheramie, Brinkley Callais, Caroline Guilbeau and Megan Danos). Terrebonne said she told the seniors after the game to keep their heads

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Unfortunately Mr. Bill passed away on January 2, 1992 at the age of 82. We no longer have him to pass on his knowledge and expertise on the subject of wooden boat building. According to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries boat registration information, the recently restored skiff was built by Mr. Dufrene in 1980. Although the previous owner of the boat is unknown, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not known for sure if this person was the original owner of the boat. The Boat Center acquired the vessel in 1995. Given the boatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s age itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very possible that the boat had more than one owner. The most recent registration number for the boat was LA 4437AJ. Before being acquired by the Boat Center the boatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hull had some repair work done to it. But before restoration was even begun it was noted that it would need extensive repair work. The boatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ribs, part of the bow stem, and the center bench seat are the only remaining parts of the boat that are original. A couple of ribs had to be replaced, the keel, the plywood bottom, part of the bow stem, the plywood sides, transom, deck and rear bench seat, all had to be replaced. Because of the way the workers went about bracing the boat to a plywood foundation the classic lines of the boat were able to be re-

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tained. It may not be exactly as original, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very close. So close, even Mr. Bill would approve. Because of the adhesives, fasteners and other boat building material available today, if Mr. Bill were still with us he would be building even better boats. The skiff is on display and can be seen at The Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building, located at 202 Main St., Lockport. The Center is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m., sometimes closed during lunch hour. For more information, contact Tom Butler or Dean Bagala Hebert at 985-532-5106.

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if I can find themâ&#x20AC;? to stop such closures. TIME CRUNCH The special session must end by March 9. Edwards hopes the full House will vote on tax and budget cut plans by Tuesday or Wednesday, to give the Senate enough time to sift through the proposals. The governor said he believes a deal will be struck that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t devastate services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remain optimistic that the consequences are so bad that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to fail,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew it was going to be a challenge, and quite honestly, the size of this historic budget deficit is catching people by surprise, and it takes awhile â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially for the new legislators â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to sort of digest where we are,â&#x20AC;? the governor said. RAISING TAXES Though Edwards said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s making headway, he acknowledges that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean an agreement has been reached on what taxes should be raised â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or that tax hike proposals have enough votes for passage yet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working hard trying to figure out how we can make them as comfortable as possible to vote for the revenue, and part of that is making sure they understand the implications of not raising enough revenue and where those cuts are going to fall,â&#x20AC;? he said. Edwards is seeking cuts, short-term fixes and taxes to close a gap ranging from $850 million to $950 million for the budget year that ends June 30. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also asking for tax increases to help address a more than $2 billion shortfall in the fiscal year that starts July 1. The governor said a 1cent sales tax increase has to be the â&#x20AC;&#x153;cornerstoneâ&#x20AC;? of any budget rebalancing plan because it could raise a substantial amount of money quickly. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Katrina Jackson, D-Monroe, would raise the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4-cent sales tax by another penny on every dollar spent. The new tax wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have many of the exemptions allowed for certain types of purchases from the other four pennies of the tax.

support any tax increases. Edwards and lawmakers have made $60 million in reductions so far to rebalance the budget, and the governor is proposing $100 million more. He said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not heard any detailed suggestions for deeper reductions that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t force shutdowns of safety net hospitals, health care services for the disabled and college campuses. Rep. Patricia Smith, DBaton Rouge, said she will â&#x20AC;&#x153;vote on every tax that comes before me and more

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The sales tax hike would kick in April 1, raising an estimated $220 million before June 30 and $910 million annually. Edwards said he wants the tax increase to be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;bridgeâ&#x20AC;? until other long-term changes heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposing to Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax structure can take hold. MAKING CUTS Some Republicans, particularly in the House, say they want to slash more government spending before considering any tax hikes. Some say they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

House For Sale in Cut Off. Nice 3 br, 1 ba. $58,000, $10,000 below appraisal. Call 985-691-1367, leave voice mail. _________________ House for Sale By Owner: 337-5172341 or 337-5172340. Golden Meadow. 3 BR, 2 BA home; 1840 sq. ft. on piers. Lot 146’x120;. Carport, garage/ workshop, municipal sewerage. No owner financing. No rent to own available. _________________ House For Sale or Rent: 108 W. 66th St., Cut Off. 2 br, 1 ba, $75,000 OBO or $700/mth rent. No rent to own. Call 985696-6016. _________________ New Construction$13,000 down. Larose. Excellent location. 2 bd., 1 ba. Lot 80x80. (985) 2646200 or (985) 3963000. _________________ House For Sale By Owner: 2 br, 1 ba, living rm, kitchen, utility rm, wooden fence, lg. backyard, ac/heating unit, great cond. in Cut Off area. Covered carport. $78,000. Call 632-1938. _________________ Trailer & Lots For Sale: 16x80, 3 br, 2 ba, lot 100x400, 3 driveway carports w/covered awning, great location in Larose area. FMI call 985-278-0709 or 985665-1411. Asking $85,000. _________________

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. _________________

LAND

Rural Property For Sale: 60+/acres for sale. Good hunting, deer, turkey & ducks. Property is between Union & Ouachita WMA’s. Running creek. 16x80 trailer with 3 br, 2 ba, good cond., with back porch. Property is fenced & cross fenced, 3 gas wells on property. $200,000 firm. Marion, LA. Union Parish. Call Larry Dufrene at 318608-1700. _________________

FOR RENT

(2) Apts. For Rent: 1 br, in Larose. At 410 & 412 W. 14th St., FMI call 985-991-8119. _________________

House For Sale

House For Rent: 1 br, 1 ba, partially furn, utilities pd. Larose area, $750/mth, $750/damage dep. Please leave CLEAR MESSAGE & NUMBER. Call 985-6326549 or (cell) 985-665-0936. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 person apt., newly built, no pets, no smoking, quiet neighborhood, background check, utilities included, lawn care included. $550/mth, Call 985475-7272 or 985-6377273. _________________

For Rent In the town of Lockport: 2BR, 1ba., water paid, comes with refridgerator and stove. $700/mo and $500/deposit. 6770915 _________________

Quiet place/ quiet person! Trailer for Rent: single person, no pets, no children. 1 bd., 1 ba. furnished. $650/ rent; $500/ dep. Utilities/ cable included. Call 985-6913104 for application. Only quiet, clean people apply please. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, $1000/mth, (utilities not included), $500/damage dep. Partially furn. (w/d, fridge, stove, & table w/chairs. Pets are welcome (non-refundable damage dep. for pets living inside the home). Located in Cut Off. Call Penny at 985-278-0122. _________________ House For Rent: Quiet area, 2 br, E. 73rd Place, Cut Off. All appl., all utilities pd. $750/mth, plus $350/dep. Non-refundable deposit. Call 985-856-8005. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, partially furn. with w/d. $550/mth, $400/dep. Call 985632-3060. _________________ House For Rent: Single occupancy or married couple, appl. furnished, grass cut. $700/mth, $500/dep. Call 985-696-0818. _________________ Apts. For Rent: (2) 2 br. apts. for rent, E. 85th St., Cut Off. FMI call Dustin at 985258-7638. _________________ ***Move in special*** Ask about free rent! Large 2BR, 1ba. apartment for rent: Units have washer, dryer, range, fridge, microwave and dishwasher. Pets welcome. To see pics go to www.coteblancheapartments.com. One unfurnished unit available for $850/mo, water included. $750 deposit. Call Bill at 985-325-5626. _________________

Room For Rent: Cut Off area. $100/wk, electric/water included, cable hook up w/Wi-Fi, w/d included, preferable a non smoker but smoking allowed on front or back deck. No alcohol or drug use. Roomates include brother & sister. Call Brian at 985-255-6971 or Deborah at 985-278-0898. _________________ Brick House For Rent: 223 Green Acres St., Larose. 4 br, 2 ba, partly furn., garage, executive home, all new appl., d i s h w a s h e r. $1500/mth, & deposit. Call 985-258-8082. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, newly renovated, quiet neighborhood, no smoking, no pets, background checks, utilities included. $1400/mth. Call 475-7272 or 985637-7273. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, fully furn., w/d, central ac/heat, covered carport, located in Cut Off, no smoking inside, no pets, $900/mth, $500/dep. Utilities not included. Call 985-691-8110. _________________ FOR RENT Mobile Homes, Cabins, Campers and Lots - with Laundromat & Store. Campers for Sale - lease purchase or cash.

De Renta: Trailas solares y campers con Lavenderia y tienda Hispana para servirles mejor. 108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________

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. _________________ For Rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. home. Open kitchen/ dining area. Updated and ready to move in. Ideal location- Larose location. $850/ mth.; $600/ dep. Call 985693-6510 FMI. _________________ For Rent: 4 bd., 2 ba. home. Ready to move in. Spacious and updated. Large yardCut Off area off Hwy 1. $1,100/ mth.; $850 deposit. Call 985-6936510 FMI. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, lg. covered porch, newly remodeled at 227 W. 64th St., $700/mth, $700/dep.; also a single apt. for rent at 225 W. 64th St., $500/mth w/utilities. Call 985637-4269. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Cut Off. Good neighborhood. $850/mth, $850/dep. Call 985-691-1367, leave message. _________________

4BR, 2.5 ba., Large kitchen & dining area, 4000sqft. house w/ 2 car garage & lg. shed.

Asking $195,000 OBO Call 985-637-8797 or 985-693-8131

Lady of the Sea General Hospital is accepting offers on a commercial building and lot located on the corner of 176th Washington Street and Hwy. 3235 in Golden Meadow, LA.

Starting offers $210,000

For more information, please contact Stacy Martin, Materials Management Dept. at (985) 325-3500 or email stacym@losgh.org.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

CAPTAINS

MERCHANDISE

Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 each or $8 each for 15 or more. Call FMI 985-6937229. _________________ Power Wheelchair For Sale, needs battery. Almost brand new, hardly used. Asking $2000, originally pd. $6400. Call 985-632-6619. Negotiable. _________________ ATTENTION! HUNTERS, OFFSHORE PERSONNEL, OUTDOORS MEN Military Items For Sale: Lg. mosquito netting-$10 ea/$5-3 or more, ruck sacks-$50, sleeping bags w/liners-$30, Abags (lg. enough for hunting gear, clothing etc, other misc. items)-$15. ALL MUST GO. Call 850226-3389. _________________ Trees For Sale: Peach, Fig, Japanese Plum. $5 each. Call 985-691-9466. _________________ For Sale: Queen size Sealy Tempurpedic mattress with remote control and massage. $2,000. Call 985-6934187. _________________

CAMPERS

Camper For Sale: 2002 Trail Lite Bantam Camper, 19 ft. trailer, sleeps 4, great for camping/ hunting camp. $4000 OBO. Call Celeste at 985665-6483. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: Thurs. thru Sat., Feb. 25-27. Lots of items. Everything’s got to go. Cheap. Early birds welcome. 111 Camley Lane, Golden Meadow. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs. Feb. 25 at 201 E. 16th St., Larose, 8 am to 4 pm. Lots of everything, new items (not same as last week). Need to sell. Clothes, knick knacks, bathtub w/walls, baby bouncer toy, recliner, etc. _________________

200 Ton or greater w/Towing Endorsement All applicants must have valid TWIC, Passport (or must be able to acquire), MMC Competitive pay & benefits

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RESUME & MERCHANT MARINE DOCUMENTS CAN BE SUBMITTED BY:

Mail: Servicio Marina Superior 106 Canal Blvd. Thibodaux, LA 70301

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TURF RITE LAWNCARE AND SPRAYING Joshua Adams

Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ Multiple Properties For Rent in Lockport. (1) br, half bath, (2) 2 br,1 ba, (1) twothirds br, & 1 ba, (1) 3br, 2 ba trailer. FMI call 985-665-9538. _________________ Efficiency Apt. For Rent: All bills pd. including Direct TV, located in Galliano. FMI call Carol at 727-3249323 or Roger at 727330-0891. $650/mth, $300/dep. _________________ Apts. For Rent: 2 huge apts., utilities pd. (1) br-$650; (2) br$850. Partly furn., private parking, no pets. Call Elaine at 985632-2158. _________________

Owner/Horticultural Specialist/Spray Technician Home: (985) 532-3144 / Cell: (985) 860-4228 Lawn Care / Landscaping / Spraying

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Daily Comet

Premier Designs Jewelry Sale! Some items 50% off. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, February 24-26 from 9 am to 5 pm. Free cupcakes and juice. Located at 15392 Hwy 3235 in Cut Off (across from Golden Motors). Call Chelsey for more info at 985291-0025. _________________ Garage Sale: 159 Agnolia Lane, 2 houses above or below E. 25th St.. Thurs. Feb. 25, 8 am till & Fri. Feb. 26, 8 am till. Lots of everything. _________________ Multi Fly. Garage Sale: Thurs., Fri. & Sat, Feb. 25, 26, 27, 8:30 am till. Kitchen items, sm. appl., plenty Mardi Gras stuff, clothes, craft supplies, fabric, home décor, treadmill, chairs, shelves, sm. tables, hutch, Easter décor, Little Tike toys, cookbooks & tons more at 158 W. 163rd St., Galliano. _________________ Garage Sale: 185 E. 74th Place, Feb. 26, 27 & 28. Rescheduled from last week. Fresh oranges, quality rugs, mini computers, speakers, clocks, luggage, comforters, sheets, silverware sets, toys, fragrances, jewelry, mens/ women /children clothes “Reduced Racks”. _________________

HELP WANTED

Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Lafourche ARC seeks and Executive Director to provide visionary leadership to an organization dedicated to excellence in the provision of services to people who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities. The executive director is responsible for promoting the mission and core values and, in partnership with the Board of Directors, creating and implementing its vision and goals. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization with a $12M budget and a staff of 535 employees serving 341 individuals. The ideal candidate will preferable have a Master’s Degree or equivalent senior executive leadership experience, and a minimum 5 years’ work experience in human services. Characteristics of a successful candidate should include a proven record of accomplishments in financial management, organizational growth and development, understanding of legal, programmatic and political frameworks of services and supports for persons with disabilities and the ability to be responsive to the Board, family members and selfadvocates. This full time position is located at Lafourche ARC, 100 West Main, Thibodaux, LA. Salary is negotiable. Larose ARC will accept letters of interest and resumes until February 29, 2016 at 3:00pm. Documents should be addresses to: Richard Bouterie, PresidentBoard of Directors, PO Box 269, Thibodaux, LA 70302. EOE M/F/V/H _________________

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

Call Linda or Penny for details:

448-7623

Sales Clerk needed. Apply within at B&B Hardware in Larose. _________________ SBL Construction, LLC has an opening for a heavy equipment operator that also holds a Class B CDL with air brakes with clean driving record. Must be able to pass a physical and drug screening. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________ Lafourche Parish Fire Dist. #3 is accepting applications for the following career positions: Fire Records Clerk. LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA Plan, Health, Vision and Dental Insurance. Pd. vacation & pd. holiday. Must possess a valid driver’s license & high school diploma or GED. Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 W. Main, Cut Off. Need more information contact Codi Collins at 985632-8068. _________________ Couzan’s J’s in Golden Meadow area, looking for a neat market exp. person a plus, must have dependable trans., pd. depending on exp. Call John at 337-534-6896. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Manager Trainees. Call 985632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985632-7305. _________________ Joe’s Environmental Contractors has immediate openings for Class A CDL drivers with X-Endorsement. Starting pay is $22/ hour. Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement benefits and paid vacation included. Come join a growing team! Apply in person at 15344 Highway 3235 Cut Off, LA 70345 or call 985-258-8785. _________________ 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. _________________ Clerical/Sales Person needed for an insurance agency in the South / Central area. Send resume to Help Wanted at P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________

SERVICES

Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree ReTrimming, moval, 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. _________________ 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. _________________ Curry’s Painting Service New construction, remodels, interior- exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing, new & repair. Experienced. Call 985-258-0465 or 985258-6414. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ 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. _________________ Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children, age’s infant to school age. Call 985-696-1984, ask for Lee. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming. Any size. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator. 985-637-8633 _________________ 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 _________________ Need your lawn cut and trimmed? Call Grasshoppers! 985-696-1298 Licensed & insured. Free estimates.

Free Pick Up For Old / Junk Cars

Cash Paid for Junk Cars Dead or Alive!

985-637-0164 Call Brad Watson

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-677-2959. _________________ Tony’s Carpentry Friendly service, honest tradesmen, 15 yrs. exp. Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing Call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings! _________________ Brittany’s Cleaning 2 ½ years experience. Reliable, trustworthy housekeeping. Reasonable prices. References upon request. 985-258-6586. _________________ Quality Roofing By Kernny Comardelle Metal roofing, small jobs & repairs. Call 986-696-7912. Leave message. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________

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. _________________ Do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________

MEMORIALS

Happy Leap Year Birthday WANDA “DA” TERREBONNE

Born: Feb. 29, 1964 Died: Nov. 13, 2013

Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day… unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Forever in our hearts, Love your family and friends _____________

In Loving Memory Of THOMAS SIMONEAUX On His Birthday

We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday, and days before that, too. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. Now all we have are memories, and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part. God has you in His keeping. We have you in our hearts. We Love & Miss You, Mom & Family _____________

OBITUARIES

MARY ALLEMAND Mary Ann L. Allemand, 81, a native and resident of Larose, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Jerry A. Allemand (Yvonne); daughter, Karen A. Lafont (Douglas); brothers, Bennie LeBlanc, Jr., Earl Guidry; sisters, Millie Usey, Janet LeBlanc, Mabel LeBlanc, Diana Mormon; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene J. Allemand; parents, Bennie LeBlanc, Sr. and Elva Theriot LeBlanc; brothers, Raymond, Richard, Roy, Roland, Robert LeBlanc, Louis, Douglas and Albert Guidry; sister, Melva Folse and 1 grandchild. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. _____________________________

OBITUARIES CONT.

LEONA PITRE Leona C. Pitre, 66, was born on August 3, 1949 and passed away on February 19, 2016. She was a native of Kraemer, LA and resident of Cut Off, LA. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer, LA from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Mike Pitre; her sons, Juan and wife Christal, Vaughn and wife Dawn; stepson, Matt Pitre and wife JoAnn; her grandchildren, Mahalie, Zachary, Max, Joseph, and Victoria; her siblings, Anna Mae, Ivan, Margaret, Roger, Joan, Mildred, Kevin, Loretta, Katherine, and Barbara. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Noelie Cortez and stepson, Russ Pitre. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Autism Society – Louisiana, P. O. Box 80162, Baton Rouge, LA 70898 on behalf of her great-nephew, Noah, whom she loved dearly. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. _________________

ROBIN MITCHELL Robin A. Mitchell, born July 10, 1962, passed away on February 12, 2016. She is survived by her son Derek (Ashly) Christen; daughter, Sandy Tabor; chosen sisters in life, Sally Callais and Becky Soley; 1 sister and 2 brothers; grandchildren, Anton, Aavyn and Avrek Christen, Braden and Jexy Tabor, Richard and Nicholas Ledet (Tammy), Hannah and MaKayla Bynum (Connie). She is preceded in death by mother, Sandra Sandefur. Memorial services will be held at a later date to be announced. A very special thank you to Sally Callais for your time and devotion for taking care of her and making sure she was happy and healthy. __________________

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.

FEBRUARY 18, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office John Michael Arnold, 41, Gray. Election offenses affecting election officials or watchers (2 cts). Caroline Elizabeth Bourg, 22, Lockport. Violation of probation/parole. Elizabeth Renee Breaux, 48, Houma. Illegal poss. of stolen things. Rani Fournier, 38, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Tasha Hotard, 34, Bayou Blue. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle (2 cts). Dashell Johnson, 19, Thibodaux. Contempt of court, aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon (felony). Christopher O’Neil Thomas, 25, Thibodaux. Fugitive from justice. Darrell Johnson, 46, Thibodaux. Fugitive from justice. Joshua Harris, 21, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole. Tashira Tashell Porter, 29, Raceland. 2nd degree battery (felony). Jai Elphage, 24, Kenner. Contempt of court (2 cts). Kacie Lynn Zeringue, 28, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts). John Recio, 25, Houma. Contempt of court. Devin Adams, 22, Thibodaux. Possession or dist. of drug para, poss. of marijuana 1st offense, dist. of marijuana (felony). Thibodaux Police Department Jose Rafael Rosales, 31, Thibodaux. Fugitive from justice. Probation/Parole Joshua Harris, 21, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole. FEBRUARY 19, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Ronald Jones, 55, Thibodaux. Possession of marijuana, 3rd offense, hit and run driving, resisting an officer, DWI 1st offense. Darrel Johnson, 46, Thibodaux. Fugitive of State of Alabama. Selicka Butler, 35, Thibodaux. Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon (felony). Sydell Wings, 36, Schriever, IWC (2cts). Amber Portier, 26, Galliano. Possession of meth, (felony). Sherry Champagne, 30, Thibodaux. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Cameron Gasey, 20, Gray. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Shane Allemand, 38, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery, domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment. Matthew McAllister, 26, Cut Off. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Loney Dardar, 38, Houma. Contempt of court (3 cts). Sha’Harold Wings, 20,Schriever. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Danielle Rogers, 20, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (2 cts). Thibodaux Police Department Brent Bowles, 26, Thibodaux. Theft of goods. Jacoby Landry, 24, Thibodaux. Possession of marijuana (1st offense), contempt of court.

FEBRUARY 20, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Juanita Adams, 38, Thibodaux. Contempt of court, IWC (2 cts). Keith Hogan, 23, Raceland Indecent exposure, indecent or lewd behavior. Roxanne Bergeron, 33, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (6 cts), aggravated assault (2 cts). Courtney Mousseau, 19, Lockport. Contempt of court (2 cts). Marlon Simon, 33, Belle Rose. Contempt of court (2 cts). Diondra Jelks, 20, Galliano. Contempt of court, poss of klonopin, poss. of marijuana (1st offense). Kaegan Solet, 36, Houma. Domestic abuse battery. James Ledet, III, 33, Galliano. Contempt of court (7 cts). Thibodaux Police Department Mark Brown, 38, Napoleonville. Possession of marijuana (1st offense), illegal carrying of weapon in presence of cds, one way roadway and rotary traffic island. Louisiana State Police Diego Rivera, 21, Houma. Careless operation, no driver’s li-

cense, DWI 1st offense. Peggy Delatte, 48, Thibodaux. DWI 2nd offense, poss. of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicle, resisting an officer, failure to drive on right side of road no driver’s license on person, expired mvi. FEBRUARY 21, 2016 Louisiana State Police Merv Prosper, 51, Monroe. DWI 1st offense, improper lane usage. Patricia Arceneaux, 57, Lockport. DWI 1st offense, careless operation, contempt of court. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kerry Thibodaux. 25, Houma. SDTDP. Joey Basulito, 29, Galliano. Contempt of court (4 cts), careless operation, hit and run driving with injury, operating a vehicle with suspended license. Jody Theriot, 50, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery. Tommy Richard, Jr., 23, Schriever. Simple burglary-immovable structure, child desertion. Brittani Hossel, 24, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (4 cts). Brittany Mayfield, 28, Napoleonville. Contempt of court. Sharday Charles, 19, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts).

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.

Shirley and Marcy

A mom was concerned about her kindergarten son walking to school. He didn’t want his mother to walk with him. She wanted to give him the feeling that he had some independence but yet know that he was safe. So she had an idea of how to handle it. She asked a neighbor if she would please follow him to school in the mornings, staying at a distance, so he probably wouldn’t notice her. She said that since she was up early with her toddler anyway, it would be a good way for them to get some exercise as well, so she agreed. The next school day, the neighbor and her little girl set out following behind Timmy as he walked to school with another neighbor girl he knew. She did this for the whole week. As the two walked and chatted, kicking stones and twigs, Timmy’s little friend noticed the same lady was following them as she seemed to do every day all week. Finally she said to Timmy, “Have you noticed that lady following us to school all week? Do you know her?”

Timmy nonchalantly replied, “Yeah, I know who she is.” The little girl said, “Well, who is she?” “That’s just Shirley Goodnest,” Timmy replied, “and her daughter Marcy.” “Shirley Goodnest? Who the heck is she and why is she following us?” “Well,” Timmy explained, “every night my Mom makes me say the 23rd Psalm with my prayers, ‘cuz she worries about me so much. And in the Psalm, it says, ‘Shirley Goodnest and Marcy shall follow me all the days of my life’, so I guess that’s what they’re doing!”

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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The Golden Meadow Senior Citizen Center celebrated the January birthdays of Rose Cheramie, Inez Swenson and Daisy Galliano.

The V.H. Boudreaux Senior Citizens Center in Lockport held its monthly birthday party on January 12. Those celebrating birthdays in January were Penny Gautreaux, Winnie Theriot, Nancy Plaisance, Geraldine Chiasson, Mary Arceneaux and Marlene Turner. Seniors who would like to join in for birthday parties, cards, pokeno, exercise or lunch can call 985-532-5930. The Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Shooting From 1-A

This year’s shoot will also have live music, as Roland Cheramie and Friends will provide music, following by local treats Clustafunk. “We are a full community event,” Boudreaux said. “This is not something that is just for hunters or just for men. It’s a full community event. We want it to be known that people of all ages are more than welcome to come out and enjoy the day – whether they are shooting or not. If you just want to come by and get something to eat, that’s OK. If you want to come by and listen to the bands, that’s OK, too. We want everyone to know that they are more than welcomed.” In the shooting event, morning and afternoon flights will compete to try and crown a clay shooting champion. In between the main competition are a couple side games that keep smiles on the faces of folks in attendance. One always-popular item is the pooper shooter, which is almost exactly as it sounds. At that station, attendees pay a small fee a shoot a potato gun at targets. The catch is that you have to do so while sitting atop a toilet. “That’s something the people always love to see,” Boudreaux said. The format for the competition is four-man teams. All registered shooters will enter a raffle to win a four-wheeler – assuming the winner is present at the time of the drawing. The event will be held rain or shine, and everyone who plans to shoot must provide all of their own stuff – guns, shells, ear and eye protection and golf cart. Youngsters may shoot, assuming that they have a hunter safety card and are accompanied by an adult.

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