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Treasury may have some money for you! Treasury uncovers almost $45 million for insurance beneficiaries
BATON ROUGE, LA - By checking life insurance companies’ records, the Louisiana Department of W the Treasury has uncovered nearly $45 million in death benefits that should have been paid to Louisiana residents, State Treasurer John Kennedy announced this week. “This is why we look at insurance companies’ records. We always find policies that should have been paid but weren’t because families didn’t know the policies existed. We’ve received an additional $10 million in death benefits since September,” said Treasurer Kennedy. “Sometimes we uncover $5,000 that should have been paid to a family. Other times, we uncover a lot more than that.” The Louisiana Department of the Treasury works with Versus Financial LLC to compare outSee Treasury Page 3-A
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ROUGE, La. (AP) V — Facing MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINEBATON • LAROSE resistance to another round of tax in• GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE creases, Gov. John Bel Edwards said
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Members of ‘Team Burns So Good’, Dana Francis and Michelle Malgum, serve up a batch of boiled crawfish during the Cut Off Youth Center’s 5th Annual Boilin On The Bayou event last Saturday. Visitors were treated to the best boiled crawfish on the bayou for an all-you-can-eat price of only $20.
Prescription drug drop-off boxes now make it easier to dispose of unwanted meds Drug drop-off boxes now available at local sheriff’s offices
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Pictured is the Prescription Drug Drop Box at the LPSO Criminal Operations Center in Lockport.
Prescription drug drop-off boxes are now available at Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office locations to help citizens properly dispose of unwanted prescription medications. These new drop-off boxes were donated by the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators through a sponsorship by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. The boxes are located in the lobbies of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Administrative Office, 200 Canal Boulevard, in Thibodaux; the Criminal Operations Center, 805 Crescent Avenue, in Lockport; and the South Lafourche Sub-station, 102 West 91st Street, in Cut Off. “We have always invited residents to drop off prescription
medication anytime throughout the year with no questions asked,” said Sheriff Webre. “These boxes take that invitation a step further, making the drop-off easier and faster.” This effort helps prevent pill abuse by allowing people to rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs by turning them over to the Lafourche Parish Drug Task Force for destruction. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. See Drop Boxes Page 6-A
Lake Fields nicer after successful clean-up
Over twenty-five volunteers participated in the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) and Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission’s Lake Fields Cleanup event held Saturday, April 9. Based on the results, the event was a success. Volunteers, consisting of Lake Fields camp owners and members of the Lockport Volunteer Fire Department, along with members of the BTNEP and Commission Staff, collected more than eight tons of trash and debris from the lake and the surrounding marshes. Refrigerators and barbecue pits were among the items that were collected. The more numerous items removed included recreational fishing gear like
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he believes lawmakers will determine Louisiana needs additional money to protect critical programs as they struggle to craft next year’s budget. Edwards, a Democrat in office since January, reached his 100th day as governor Tuesday still grappling with deep financial troubles. He’s trying to rally support for a special legislative session to begin in June, for lawmakers to raise additional taxes to bail out the budget for the financial year that begins July 1. “I happen to believe that at the end of the day once the Legislature finishes its effort putting together a budget for next fiscal year that is short $750 million in state general fund that they are going to conclude in sufficient numbers that more revenue is necessary,” the governor said in an interview with The Associated Press. See Edwards Page 3-A
Budget cuts a topic as Edwards launches radio call-in show MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Budget cuts were on the minds of many callers seeking to speak with Gov. John Bel Edwards on Tuesday as he launched his monthly radio call-in show. People calling the “Ask the Governor” show wanted to shield arts programs, the TOPS free college tuition program and services for people with disabilities from budget reductions. See Budget Page 6-A
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Lockport KCs to host lunch benefit this Sun.
Lockport Knights of Columbus will host a fundraiser dinner on Sunday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the KC home on Seventh Street. The menu will consist of baked chicken, rice dressing, green beans, salad and bread for an $8 donation. Dine in or take it to go. Drinks and desserts will also be available.
SLHS Project Grad. meeting set for Mon.
South Lafourche High School’s Project Graduation committee will hold a meet-
ing for junior and senior parents on Monday, April 25 at 6 p.m. in the commons area at SLHS. Parents are asked to make every effort to attend.
Bible seminar to be held this week at LCC
A free multimedia seminar entitled Searching for Hope will take place at 7 p.m. on April 24, 25, 27 and 28 at the Larose Civic Center. Â This seminar is presented by Toshia Cartman, a dynamic speaker who has dedicated her life to the study of the Bible. The seminar is free and study materials will be provided at no cost. For more information call the LCC at 985-693-7355.
LCOA to distribute commodities this week
The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. and Catholic Charities will give out
monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age or older between 7 and 9 a.m. at the Cut Off Youth Center on Wednesday, April 27 and the Raceland Recreation Center, on Thursday, April 28.
Animal blessing slated for April 30
The Mathews United Methodist Church will host a “Blessing of the Animals� on Saturday, April 30 at 1 p.m. at 201 Central Lafourche Drive in Mathews. Rev. Monica Monk will conduct the blessing. This event is open to anyone, whether you bring a pet or not. Any pet, such as dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, fish, etc., is welcomed. When people are not able to bring their pets, a photo of the pet may be brought. All animals must be on a leash or in a secure container for safety reason.
Tea social to be held May 1 in Galliano
St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society of Galliano will hold a Tea Social on Sunday, May 1, in the center. Tickets are $10 each and must purchased in advance from the rectory, Linda Cheramie’s Beauty Shop, or Gail Martin at B & J Martin’s office next door to the church.
GM Center invites seniors to join
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The Bayou Bell Ringers collect printer cartridges and old cell phones to recycle. Call Pam at 985-6917239 for more info.
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Poll: Louisianans oppose removing Confederate statues CAIN BURDEAU Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A majority of people in Louisiana oppose taking down Confederate monuments, a Louisiana State University poll has found. The survey released Monday examined feelings statewide about New Orleans’ plan to remove prominent Confederate statues, including a towering figure of Gen. Robert E. Lee. Seventy-three percent of respondents said they opposed removing the Confederate memorials. The poll found 88 percent of whites opposed removal, while 47 percent of blacks also opposed removal. A different poll, released earlier this month by the University of New Orleans, looked only at New Orleans residents and found about half in favor of removal. At the urging of Mayor Mitch Landrieu, the City Council voted in December to remove the monuments, which are still a source of passion in this Deep South state. The poll, which had a plus-or-minus 3 percent margin of error, was based on interviews conducted in February with 1,001 people. The views expressed were not surprising, said Michael Henderson, the research director at LSU’s Public Policy Research Lab. He worked on the poll. “Louisiana is a socially conservative state, a Southern state,� he said. Both polls found tolerance toward Confederate symbols, even among blacks. Taking the monuments down has been anything but easy. And they still haven’t been removed, stalled by lawsuits and even death threats against contractors. The city’s plan is considered bold. Landrieu has wanted the removal to coincide with the city’s 300th anniversary celebrations in 2018. The monuments slated for removal include a 60foot-tall marble column and statue dedicated to Lee in “Lee Circle,� and a large equestrian statue of P.G.T. Beauregard, a Louisianaborn Confederate general at City Park. Also up for removal are a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis
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and an obelisk dedicated to a group of white supremacists who sought to topple a biracial Reconstruction government in New Orleans. Malcolm Suber, an organizer with Take Em Down NOLA, a protest group demanding removal, said LSU’s poll demonstrated the need to challenge Confederate history. “The history we are taught is a Confederate his-
tory and glorification of all things Confederate is part of the history of this state,� Suber said. He said this is a “teachable moment� for Louisianans to challenge its Confederate past. Thomas Taylor, head of the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Louisiana, said the poll shows how people “care about history.� “Are we going to erase four years of history?� Taylor said, referring to the Civil War. He added: “These aren’t just monuments. These are works of art.�
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Lafourche Animal Hospital will be vaccinating animals at the following locations on the dates and times listed: ~ Saturday, April 30, 2016 ~
Raceland: 9:00am to 9:45am @ Raceland Upper Elementary School Mathews: 10:00am to 11:00am @ Central Lafourche High School Gheens: 11:15am to 11:45am @ St.Anthony Church Lockport: 1:00pm to 2:15pm @ Lockport Upper Elementary School Larose: 2:45pm to 3:15pm @ Larose-Cutoff Middle School Galliano: 3:30pm to 4:00pm @ South Lafourche High School Golden Meadow: 4:15pm to 4:45pm @ Golden Meadow Middle School
~ Saturday, May 7, 2016 ~
St Charles: 9:00am to 9:45am @ St. Charles Elementary School Thibodaux: 10:00am to 10:45am @ Thibodaux Elementary School Thibodaux: 11:00am to 11:45pm @ Thibodaux High School Chackbay: 1:10pm to 1:45pm @ Chackbay Elementary School Chackbay: 2:00pm to 2:30pm @ Bayou Bouef Fire Station
RABIES VACCINATION: $10.00 PER ANIMAL INCLUDING TAG. CASH, CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ACCEPTED. Full set of vaccinations $45. By order of Lafourche Parish Council Parish Ordinance No. 1069, all dogs and cats must be vaccinated annually against rabies. Also, dogs allowed to roam freely in public are subject to being seized and impounded by animal control officers.
ALL PETS MUST BE ON A LEASH OR IN A KENNEL.
If you cannot make the rabies clinic on the set dates, please bring your animals to one of the following Lafourche Parish Veterinary Offices: Lafourche Animal Hospital: 447-6100 or 632-3333 Ridgefield Animal Hospital: 446-8824 South Lafourche Veterinary Clinic: 632-4500 Marcello Animal Hospital: 532-2937 Family Pet Animal Hospital: 242-1030 De La Housaye Animal Hospital: 446-9090 Durocher Animal Hospital: 447-8261 Thibodaux Animal Hospital: 446-3878 Acadiana Animal Hospital: 633-8387
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close all the gaps. To deal with the remaining shortfall in next year’s budget, Edwards proposes steep reductions to the TOPS free college tuition program, safety net hospitals for the poor, K-12 public schools and college campuses. He’s hoping lawmakers — who can’t raise taxes in the regular session that ends June 6 — will gather ahead of the July 1 start of the budget year and support tax hikes to stop those cuts from happening. “I don’t want to sound overly troubled about where we are,” the governor said. “A lot of work was done. It was just not enough.” TAX SESSION TIMING After raising more than $1.2 billion in taxes for next year, some Republican lawmakers, particularly in the House, are reticent about additional taxes. House Speaker Taylor Barras, R-New Iberia,
thinks another special session will be necessary. But he suggested it might take longer than June to get consensus and it will need to be coupled with spending reform. “As we go through the appropriations process if it’s determined that we have shaved every department as much as we can shave them and they are living within what they can live with, does that give some momentum to seriously considering revenue? Possibly,” Barras said. SIDETRACKED AGENDA? While Edwards continues to negotiate on finances, he acknowledges the “intense focus” on the budget “consumes the oxygen,” delaying other agenda items. Plans to debate new financing for a multibilliondollar backlog of roadwork and to do a widespread rewrite of state criminal sentencing laws will wait until 2017. But Edwards notes his biggest policy priority during the campaign, to expand Louisiana’s Medicaid program, is on track to begin July 1. In the current session, Edwards’ efforts to give local school boards more control over the growth of charter schools have struggled to gain traction. His equal pay bill won support in the Senate but faces a tough road in the House. And his push to increase Louisiana’s minimum wage is considered a long-shot in the majority Republican Legislature. SOCIAL ISSUE DEBATES The governor drew national attention — but risked irritating GOP lawmakers — when he issued an executive order last week banning discrimination in state government based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The order’s timing, Edwards said, was about ensuring it contained a workable exemption for state contractors that are religious organizations. He
said it had little to do with responding to controversies around the country. “I don’t believe we should discriminate against anyone for any reason, which is why the carve-out (for religious organizations) I think was important,” he said. The governor said he’s not certain if he’ll back proposals to enact a state law protecting Louisiana’s LGBT residents from discrimination, saying he supports the concept but needs to review the language in the specific bills. LOOKING AHEAD With the first 100 days behind him, Edwards said he remains optimistic
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about digging out of the financial mess: “We are going to stabilize and move forward in a manner where everything isn’t contentious.” ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
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“All of the money goes into our Unclaimed Property Program, where it remains until you claim it,” said Treasurer Kennedy. “This past weekend, 900 people found money through our online database. You should check often because we’re constantly getting in new money.” Treasurer Kennedy encourages Louisiana residents to search for missing money online at www.LATreasury.com or call the Treasury’s toll-free hotline at 1-888-925-4127, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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REDUCED! 1 bd. Apt For Rent: All appliances. $550/ mth. Located in Cut Off area. Call 985-637-0073. _________________ For Rent: Charming Apt. over looking Bayou Lafourche. 2 bd; partly furnished, including washer & dryer; total electric; water paid; utility shed; $650/mth., $500 security deposit. Located off LA 1 at 505 North Bayou Dr. Golden Meadow. Call (985) 209-0026. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedrooms; 1.5 bath; located in Galliano. $700/month. Fore more info call 985278-8664. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 bd., 1 ba. in Valentine. $500/ mth., $500/dep. utilities paid. 985-2787375 or 985-6917078. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 136 North Willow St., Lockport. 3 bedroom; 2 bath. $800/month; $800/ deposit. 6372327 or 209-8126. _________________ Studio Cottage For Rent: single occupancy (1 person); $600/mth; $300/damage deposit; all utilities paid; lawn service provided; private laundry mat on site; located in Larose. 985-665-9618 or 985859-3953. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: 3 bd., 1.5 ba. Nice and clean. Large detached garage. Available May 1. $500 for first month and then $1,000/ mth., for following months. $1,000/ dep. 101 East 18th St., Larose. Call (985) 637-5567. _________________ For Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba. furnished, executive home. $1800/mth., $1000/dep. All utilities included. Call (985) 632-6188. _________________
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For Rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. $700/mth. $500/dep. Galliano area. Next to Lady of the Sea. 985677-0915. _________________ 1 bd., 1 ba. apartment for rent. Water paid. $525/mth, $525/deposit. 704 West 8th St. Call 985291-1146 or 985-6964785. _________________ Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________
MERCHANDISE
55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 2911329 for more information. _________________ For Sale: 3 blade Prop Brass, used. 21x21 RH 1 ½� spindle; 4 blade prop brass, new. 24x24 LH 1 ½� spindle; and used aluminum trawl boards, 31�x67�. Call (985) 258-5216 for details. _________________
CAMPERS
Camper For sale: 2012 Bue Ridge 5th wheel. 37’; 5 slides; bunk house; excellent condition; $25,000. FMI 985-693-3841. See at 401 Gemini St., in Larose. _________________
GARAGE SALES
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HELP WANTED
An experienced and training rating will be conducted in approximately sixty (60) days, on a competitive basis to approved applicants for the purpose of placing name on the competitive employment list for the class of Fire Prevention Coordinator in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law and of rules the Parish Lafourche Fire District 3 Fire and Police Civil Service Board. Application forms and a list of the qualification requirements that must be met may be obtained from Jada Pitre, Secretary at the LPFD3 Civil Service Board, at Fire Central located at 17462 West Main, Cut Off, LA 70345. Completed applications and the required attachments must be received by Jada Pitre at the address given above or mailed to PO Drawer 910, Galliano, LA 70354 by 5pm on Monday, May 9, 2016. _________________ 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. _________________
The Greater Port Lafourche Commission will accept applications for SIX summer roustabout positions. Eligible applicants must be registered college students and must complete a job a p p l i c a t i o n . Roustabout applicants must be able to conduct physical labor and must pass a drug screen test and physical exam. Applications will be accepted until Monday, May 9th during regular office hours at the Commission office, 16892 East Main, Galliano. FOUR of the roustabout applicants will be selected by a drawing from all approved applicants at the Commission office on May 11th, at approximately 11 am. Alternates will also be selected. Maintenance personnel will select TWO roustabout applicants who worked the previous year. Applicants must provide proof of registration to a collegiate school. Applications can be found at the Port website at www.portfourchon.co m under Public Notice>Job Opportunities. The GLPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. _________________ La Casa Mexican Restaurant is looking for waitress/bartender. Must be at least 18 years old be able to work nights and weekends. Apply in person at 13990 West Main St., Larose. No phone calls please. _________________ Hosanna Nails in Lockport is looking for a Nail Technician/ Manicurists for full time, part time or weekends. Please call Alex at 985-226-7918, between 10am and 5pm. _________________ Weekend Cashiers needed for convenience store. Apply in person at Jambon Convenience Store, 20804 Hwy 1 in Golden Meadow. _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-798-5800. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________
Coastal Janitorial Services is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. & 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 pd 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. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Manager Trainees. Call 985632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985632-7305. _________________
SERVICES
Quality Roofing By Kernny Comardelle Metal roofing, small jobs & repairs. Call 986-696-7912. Leave message. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming. Any size. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ I do pressure washing: Homes, cement, etc. Anything that needs pressure washing. Call 985-2271189 _________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail.com _________________ Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children, ages infant to school age. Call 985-6961984, ask for Lee. _________________
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, it is easy to get excited about the wrong things this week. Try not to be too reckless in your actions, and stick with someone like Libra to keep you grounded. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may be unable to keep your emotions in check this week, and you just might let more things slip than you hoped to. It’s okay to open up once in a while. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Pursue a mone ymaking idea because a partnership project is something right at this venture in time. Create a solid relationship with someone you trust and get started. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you keep hitting a wall with regard to a project. Accept that you will not make too much progress now and move on to something else. You can circle back later. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 A particular goal may seem like an uphill battle to anyone else but you, Leo. You have the stamina, work ethic and the personality to overcome any obstacle.
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www.thelafourchegazette.com Tony’s Carpentry Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, plumbing, painting and pressure washing. Call 985-2787188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional plumbing service. Gas • water • sewer Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. 985-991-1881 _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House Slabds, Driveways, Sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at (985) 6772959. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985637-3569. _________________
J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________
NOTICES
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of any heirs of Audrey M. Kiger Duet, please contact L. Charles Caillouest, Attorney at Law, at (985) 2273741. _________________
MEMORIALS
LEROY J. HEBERT Sunset 4/20/13 BLAIR A. HEBERT Sunset 4/26/13 Three years have gone by and every day both of you have been thought of and missed. We love you both dearly. Until we meet again... Kim J and Regina Hebert Brittany Hebert Marlene Hebert Tracie and Kyana Hebert For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 ______________
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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may be ready to go out on your own and demonstrate your independence, but something is holding you back. A support system isn’t a bad thing. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may quickly tire of any tasks that are put in front of you this week. Repetition is just not your friend, so look for activities that may be more stimulating. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, repeatedly taking an unsuccessful approach won’t produce new results. It’s time to try a new tactic. Perhaps ask a friend for a different perspective. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, turn up the charm and you’ll have more opportunities to get things to go your way. Just don’t put on an act or others will see right through it. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 You are often the one to help others, but this week you need some assistance. Accept any help you can get and thank those around you for their willingness to lend a hand.
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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, distractions may be enjoyable this week, but you have to limit them or you will get nothing done. There’s a lot on your plate that you have to complete. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Tackling some financial problems this week, Pisces. Focus on old debt or something that has been plaguing you for some time.
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Mildred Rodrigue Ordoyne, 82, a native and resident of Choctaw, LA passed away on April 19, 2016. Visitation was held on Friday, April 22, at Thibodaux Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A religious service took place at 11 a.m. at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Interment was held in St. James Chapel Cemetery in Choctaw, LA. She is survived by her husband, Frank P. Ordoyne; son, Derald Gros and wife Lovenia; daughter, Geraldine Ordoyne; sister, Mable Fank; grandchildren, April Thibodaux, Alvin “Mickey� Thibodaux Jr., Kim Gros and Stacey G. Grabert; and 9 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Helen Rose Rodrigue; daughter, Helen Thibodaux; sisters, Doris Kraemer; brothers, Adney Rodrigue, Ernest Rodrigue and L.J. Rodrigue. She was a retired cafeteria cook at Sixth Ward Middle School. She was an avid Christian who loved going to church, and she enjoyed spending time with her husband, children and grandkids.
Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Looking for someone to ticket? Louisiana legislators say to steer clear of neighborhood children selling lemonade. Louisiana’s state senators came down squarely on the side of the local lemonade stand Wednesday, voting 37-0 for a bill that would exempt minors engaging in sales of less than $500 a year from having to pay an occupational license tax. Sen. Gary Smith, a Norco Democrat, says he introduced the proposal after municipal officials have written tickets to children for not having an occupational license to sell the lemonade. Senators were stunned with the ticket news. Sen. Norby Chabert, a Houma Republican, simply asked Smith: “Are you serious?� Chabert then urged local officials to use more common sense. Smith’s bill goes next to the House for consideration.
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.
CLARA PIERCE GUIDROZ Clara Pierce Guidroz, 82, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off passed away April 18, 2016. Visitation took place on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose from 11 a.m. till service time. Funeral Mass began at 12 noon with burial followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Clara is survived by her son, Wayne J. Guidroz (Susan); daughter, Kathy Guidroz Detiveaux; grandchildren, Beau Detiveaux, Amie Albritton, Kimberly Owen, and Laurie Guidroz; great grandchild, Isabella Albritton; brother, Edville Pierce; and sisters, Ellia Schoenburger and Frances Estay. Mrs. Guidroz was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin J. Guidroz; parents, Forest and Sidonia Pierce; brothers, Vories and Abel Pierce; and sisters, Liza Cheramie and Evellia Breaux. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
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Grand Isle Police Department APRIL 2, 2016 John Ordonne, 26, Cut Off. Resisting an officer; possession of alcohol by person under 21; intentional littering. Austin Klause, 20, Cut Off. Underage drinking. APRIL 8, 2016 Gracion Wunstell, 36, Cut Off. Domestic abuse battery. APRIL 14, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Javon Folse, 28, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts.) Warren Matherne, 38, Larose. Simple criminal damage to property. APRIL 16, 2016 Louisiana State Police Daniel Aparigio, 32, Galliano. DWI (1st); moving parked vehicles; no drivers license; switched plates (4 cts); contempt of court. APRIL 17, 2016 Thibodaux Police Department Aaron Queen, 31, Thibodaux. Drinking in public/ open container; illegal carrying of weapon in presence of controlled dangerous substance; possession of marijuana (2nd). APRIL 18, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Isaac Talavera, 34, Galliano. Contempt of court. Paul Benoit, 64, Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace.
HOUMA, La. (AP) — Three people were killed in a traffic accident in Terrebonne Parish earlier in the week. Louisiana State Police say a 1995 Honda Civic was westbound on LA 182 near Lucky’s Casino shortly after 2:30 a.m. Wednesday when it crossed the centerline and hit an eastbound 2016 Ford F-150. After hitting the pickup, the car continued westbound in the eastbound lane and hit an 18wheeler. State police say the car’s three occupants — 29year-old Christopher Rately, of Abita Springs, 22year-old Stephen Buck of Folsom and 31-year-old Rafael Fandino of Metairie — were unrestrained and ejected from the vehicle. Each was pronounced dead at the scene. Seatbelts were worn by the pickup truck’s driver, 41-year-old Jessie Albritton, of Houma, and the 18wheeler’s driver, Maurice James, of West Memphis, Arkansas. They sustained minor injuries. ______________
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HOUMA, La. (AP) — The forSedricka Borne, 24, Larose. Violation of protective disorders. Thibodaux Police Department Henry Archie, 54, Thibodaux. Possession of crack cocaine, less than 28 grams; fugitive. Windy Chiasson, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Donald Sims, 33, Thibodaux. Possession of cocaine, less than 28 grams. Troy Woods, 42, Thibodaux. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of crack cocaine, less than 28 grams; possession of cocaine, less than 28 grams. Mary Johnson, 56, Napoleonville. Possession of crack cocaine, less than 28 grams. APRIL 19, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Lawrence Brickley, 51, Raceland. Contempt of court (3 cts) Thibodaux Police Department Raekwon Chambers, 19, Houma. Possession of marijuana (1st); illegal carrying of weapon in presence of controlled dangerous substance; reckless operation without accident. Santi Campanella, 19, Houma. Possession of marijuana (1st); illegal carrying of weapon in presence of controlled dangerous substance; expired motor vehicle inspection; illegal window tint; reckless operation without accident. Lamar Bolden, 32, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Charlie Creppel, 44, Jefferson. Contempt of court (3 cts) APRIL 20, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Angela Vitrano, 22, Houma. Theft of a firearm; theft. Melanie Barkley, 41, Morgan City. Issuing worthless checks. Justin Sons, 25, Lockport. Contempt of court.
mer narcotics head at the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office is set for a federal trial after pleading not guilty to stealing government money between April 2011 to December 2012. Darryl Stewart is set for trial on June 13 before U.S. District Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on charges of theft of over $1,000 in government money, records show. If convicted, he faces 10 years in prison, according to The Courier. Stewart and Assistant Chief of Detectives Capt. Dawn Foret have been under federal investigation since 2012 for allegedly accepting federal money to conduct an underage drinking eradication program while simultaneously being paid for off-duty work between 2008 to 2012. Stewart has posted bond. His lawyer, public defender Pat Fanning, could not be reached for comment. ______________
Sunday, April 24, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
on keyboards and are losing their own signatures. She says the bill was prompted by a land surveyor who told her he was having trouble finding younger people who could read the cursive on historic land notes. Mizell’s proposal would require cursive writing to be introduced by the third grade. The Senate Education Committee — with senators lamenting the lost art of cursive — approved the bill without objection Thursday. It heads next to the Senate floor for consideration. A handful of states have similar requirements in law, including Arkansas. Senate www.legis.la.gov
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company has notified the state that it anticipates dozens of workers at a rig in the Gulf of Mexico will lose their jobs because of a canceled contract. The Tulsa, Oklahomabased company told Louisiana Workforce Commission this week that between 40 and 50 employees working offshore could lose their jobs when the rig closes. Helmerich & Payne issued a similar notice in February during the closure of another rig. ______________
Cursive writing requirement heads to full Senate for debate
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s public schools would have to teach cursive writing, if lawmakers agree to a bill advancing in the state Senate. Sen. Beth Mizell, a Franklinton Republican, says she’s worried students are spending too much time James Puckett, 45, Livingston, TX. Pornography involving juveniles. Travonta Caince, 20, Larose. Contributing to dilinquent of juvenile; simple battery (2 cts) Chris Prestenback, 43, Raceland. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Thibodaux Police Department Elderic Philip, 42, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Shawn Toups, 40, Raceland. DWI (1st); Improper lane usage. APRIL 21, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Carr Coleman, 45, Raceland. Contempt of court
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What a Life!
By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Our drug problem is really a spiritual problem
We have a serious drug problem in our country and in our area. The problem affects the users, their families, and the community at large. When someone is hooked on drugs, they usually pay “big bucks” for their addiction. They may have a hard time keeping a job so they have to steal to continue their habit. The drug problem is really a spiritual problem. It is extremely difficult for people who do not have a relationship with God to face life. Instead of facing life with the help of a Divine Power, they escape through drugs. Pope Francis has been speaking about the problems of drugs for many years. In his address to hospital personnel in Rio de Janeiro, he said, “The scourge of drug-trafficking, which favors violence and sows the seeds of suffering and death, requires from our society an act of courage (to fight this evil).
A liberalization of drug use will not achieve a reduction in the spread and influence of drug addiction, as is currently being proposed in various parts of Latin America. “Rather, it is necessary to confront the problems underlying the use of these drugs, by promoting greater justice, educating young people in the values that build up life in society, accompanying those in difficulty and giving them hope for the future. We all need to look upon one another with the loving eyes of Christ, and to learn to embrace those in need, to show our closeness, affection and love.” Some people in our own country are recommending that all illegal drugs be declared lawful. This may solve the violence attached to the buying and selling of drugs, but it doesn’t address the root cause of the problem, our relationship with God and other people. Once people step back and look at the big picture, they may realize that they are not just hurting themselves by taking drugs; drugs effect the whole society. Again Pope Francis in his address to the United Nations Assembly last September made that point. “Another kind of war experienced by many in our societies is the narcotic trade, a war taken
for granted and poorly fought. Drug trafficking is, by its very nature, accompanied by trafficking in persons, money laundering, the arms trade, child exploitation and other forms of corruption. A corruption that has penetrated to different levels of social, political, military, artistic and religious life, and has usually led to a parallel structure that threatens the credibility of our institutions.” Mother Teresa addresses the root cause of addition when she says, “I worry some of you still have not really met Jesus, one to one, you and Jesus alone. We may spend time in the chapel but have you seen with the eyes of your soul how he looks at you with love? Do you really know the living Jesus, not from books but from being with him in your heart? “Have you heard the loving words he speaks to you? Ask for the grace; he is longing to give it. Until you can hear Jesus in the silence of your own heart, you will not be able to hear him saying ‘I Thirst’ in the hearts of the poor. Never give up this daily intimate contact with Jesus as the real living person – not just the idea.” I am sure that we all have seen families torn apart by this affliction. Some users have to hit rock bottom before they are willing to get help. Tough love is needed to enable the user to want to get out of the hell he or she may be experiencing. Don’t give up on them but don’t give in to them either. Urge them to get help from God as well as competent programs that can set them free.
Budget From 1-A
The Democratic governor replied to callers from across the state that he doesn’t want to make such cuts but the state is facing a $750 million shortfall in the budget year that begins July 1. He said he hopes lawmakers will agree to raise revenue in a June special session to stave off the slashing. “Simply put, there’s just not enough money to fund what we all believe to be important programs and priorities,” Edwards told one caller worried about TOPS. He told the caller he expects to fully fund TOPS after the summer special session. A New Orleans woman asked Edwards about a proposal to triple the wait time for women seeking an abortion to 72 hours. The House-approved bill has the governor’s support. “I am pro-life,” Edwards said. “I didn’t run as anything other than prolife, and that’s the way I’m going to act as governor.” A caller from Alexandria wanted to talk about his attempt to get a presidential pardon. Edwards said he didn’t expect to have much influence in the decision-making. A woman from Slidell sought support for flood protection improvements in her area. The governor replied that he’d look at the issue. In response to a Metairie resident, Edwards said a recent sales tax increase had “unintended impacts” like levying taxes on school lunches and high school sporting events. “I do believe that’s
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going to get cleaned up,” the governor said. When one New Orleans caller asked whether former Gov. Bobby Jindal should have to pay the state “damages” for helping to create the state’s budget problems, Edwards laughed and replied: “I don’t think I’m going to touch that one.” Edwards’ show will air on radio stations statewide during the third week of each month. Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
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Also, flushing unused medications down the toilet or throwing them in the trash both pose potential safety and health hazards. “When a loved one passes away or following a major surgery, there could be a myriad of unused prescription drugs left,” said Sheriff Webre. “If not properly disposed of, they could end up in the hands of relatives or children. We want citizens to be proactive in ridding their homes of these dangerous narcotics, and these drop-off boxes provide a simple means of doing so.” All solid dosage pharmaceutical products and liquids in consumer containers may be accepted. Liquid products, such as
cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The depositor should ensure the cap is tightly sealed to prevent leakage. Items that will not be accepted include intravenous solutions, injectable drugs, and syringes (due to potential hazards posed by bloodborne pathogens).
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“It is important to keep the waterways clean for this vital ecological habitat, as well as, for the safety of the residents that frequent these areas,” said Moncrief. “We need to continue to educate the community on the proper way to dispose of trash on the waterways.”
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