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Outgoing Lafourche Councilman Phillip Gouaux warned the Parish Council last Tuesday that can shakes are an eminent danger to those who participate in them, and spoke about the parish’s Code of Ordinances. “At the Gheens Road intersection, vehicles are going 40-50 miles per hour through there and people are standing in the middle of the road. I don’t know how someone hasn’t been killed,” he said. Gouaux also called can shakes “annoying”, explaining that they slow down traffic in a given area. “If you are working in an area and have to pass through an intersection two or three times, it delays everything,” he said. He called for the next Council to modify or prevent can shakes before someone gets hurt. “There’s a better way to collect money,” he said. Gouaux also spoke about how most of the parish’s Code of Ordinances is unenforceable and unnecessary. First of all, he noted that the hard copy is 6 inches thick and is expensive to print.
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Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with Frosty the Snowman, wave as they ride along the Town of Golden Meadow’s Annual Christmas Parade last Saturday. They will be back this Saturday, but this time at the Town of Lockport’s Annual Christmas Parade beginning at 5:30. The Town will also have a Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 4 at the Lockport Bayou Side Park at 6:30 p.m. Every child under 12 will receive a gift from Santa and Frosty. Free hotdogs and popcorn will also be provided by the Lockport Volunteer Fire Dept. Wayne Joseph Bourgeois Jr., owner and operator of Rescue Wayne’s Air and Heat, LLC, will reign as the 24th Grand Marshal for the Lockport Christmas Parade. Bourgeois is the son of Belinda Knight Billiot and Wayne Bourgeois Sr. and his wife, Pat. Pictured with Bourgeois is his fiancé Helana Merissa Allemand, who will accompany him on his float along with his children Luke, Shea, Baryn and Charli.
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The Lafourche Parish Council on Monday failed to vote on outgoing Parish President Charlotte Randolph’s proposed 2016 Operations and Maintenance and Capital budgets, and then scratched its collective “head” over what to do next. Thank goodness Lafourche Parish has a Home Rule Charter to guide us! The meeting was called especially to review Randolph’s 2016 spending plan, and to consider several amendments, before adopting next year’s budget. Her proposed budget for 2016 is valued at $98,507,852 compared to 2015’s amended budget of $115,922,506. In 2014, the audited budget came in at $82,076,473. Councilmen offered eleven amendments to the 2016 plan, mostly for drainage improvements and other capital projects. They were to be considered on Monday night. But problems existed from the start of the meeting when four councilmen were absent. Michael Delatte, John Arnold, and Phillip Gouaux were all out of town, and Lindel Toups was ill. That left only five councilmen to consider agenda items. A minimum of five (5) votes are needed to pass any measure. See Council Page 6-A
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Thankfully, hurricane season ends with little drama
Prior to the start of the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season, hurricane experts at both Colorado State University and the National Hurricane Center called for a below average season, predicting the strong El Niño conditions out in the Pacific would likely reduce the number of hurricanes and tropical storms developing in the Atlantic this year. Turns out they were right. From the start of hurricane season on June 1 to November 30, eleven named storms formed in the Atlantic Ocean this year — one less than average. Just four of those strengthened into hurricanes, below the typical average of six to seven. In 2013, only two hurricanes formed in the Atlantic basin, in what was the quietest hurricane season in more than two decades. Last year, six hurricanes developed in the Atlantic, a more active season but with far fewer named storms — eight — compared to the seasonal av-
erage of 12. The quiet Atlantic hurricane season was believed to be influenced by El Niño, the periodic warming of temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean — an event that causes unusual shifts in storm tracks and weather patterns around the world. One storm, Joaquin, while it never made landfall, impacted the southeastern United States dropping from 15 to 30 inches of rain across parts of South Carolina causing catastrophic flooding. Looking ahead to the 2016 season, the National Hurricane Center has designated these names for Atlantic storms that develop during next year’s season: Alex; Bonnie; Colin; Danielle; Earl; Fiona; Gaston; Hermine; Ian; Julia; Karl; Lisa; Matthew; Nicole; Otto; Paula; Richard; Shary; Tobias; Virginie, and Walter.
Over $6,000 of stolen merchandise recovered in theft ring
Lafourche parish sheriff’s office deputies have uncovered a ring of thefts at several Walmart stores in south Louisiana. Deputies recovered more than $6,000 in stolen merchandise and have arrested Edward Lawson, 32, of Thibodaux in relation to the case. A warrant has also been issued for Willie Holmes Jr., 44, and detectives say more arrests could be possible with the ongoing investigation. The investigation began in midNovember as deputies were investigating two incidents at the Walmart Supercenter in Raceland. On Saturday, Nov. 14, three male subjects left the store with over $800 of merchandise without paying for it. Two of those subjects were later identified as Lawson and Holmes. Then on Wednesday, Nov. 18, another incident occurred in which a male subject attempted to steal over $300 of merchandise. See Theft Page 5-A
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Wednesday, December 2, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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Cops: Man took ambulance for joy ride, strands patient, EMTs
YORK, Pa. (AP) — Emergency workers in Pennsylvania got an unpleasant surprise when they wheeled a patient out of a home to their ambulance, only to find it wasn’t there. Police in York tell the York Dispatch 21-year-old Leonard Eugene Smith took the vehicle for a joy ride Friday before ditching it. They say an in-vehicle camera captured his actions and a tracking device led them to the ambulance. Jim Arvin, president and CEO of White Rose Ambulance, says the video shows Smith “having a good time” behind the wheel, adding he “seemed excited.” Smith is charged with felony theft and a misdemeanor count of recklessly endangering another person. He’s jailed on $75,000 bail. The patient, who was having breathing problems, got to the hospital without much delay after another ambulance was called. ___
Court papers: Witness helped ID man in playground shooting
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papers show that a witness’s statement and photo identification led to an arrest in a playground shootout that wounded 17 people. Joseph “Moe” Allen faces 17 counts of attempted murder in the Nov. 22 gunfight after a neighborhood parade. He’s being held on $1.7 million bond on those charges, and without bond on a Texas fugitive warrant accusing him of violating parole. Louisiana corrections spokeswoman Pam Laborde says Allen was paroled in January, partway through a sentence for possessing heroin and stolen goods. She says Texas officials agreed to his request to supervise him until the sentence ends in January 2019. Texas Department of Criminal Justice spokesman Jason Clark says the Texas warrant is based on the New Orleans allegations, since Allen’s parole required him to stay in Texas. ___
Sheriff: Couple, 2 young sons dead; apparent murder-suicide
MARRERO, La. (AP) — Authorities in a New Orleans suburb say a couple and their sons, aged 2 and 4, have been found fatally stabbed in an apparent murder-suicide at a home. Sheriff Newell Normand has identified them in a news release as 46year-old David Mata, 40year-old Kelli Mata, 4-year-old Caden Mata and 2-year-old Liam Mata. He says Kelli Mata’s 18-year-old daughter by a previous marriage found the bodies when she returned home shortly before midday Sunday from a trip. Sheriff’s spokesman Col. John Fortunato says investigators believe David Mata killed the others and then himself in the house in Marrero, outside New Orleans. He says both adults’ bodies were in the living room, and that the boys’ bodies were in separate bedrooms. ___
Food drive to benefit south Lafourche churches
Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 is holding a food drive for two south Lafourche churches. Donations will go to the food pantries of Community Bible Church in
Cut Off and Christian Family Center’s Hope Center in Galliano. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Central Station, 17462 W. Main St., Cut Off. ___
Suspected burglar dies after getting stuck in chimney
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a suspected burglar has died after getting stuck in a chimney in Central California. Fresno County Sheriff’s Lt. Brandon Pursell said a homeowner in the rural town of Huron heard someone yell after lighting a fire in his fireplace Saturday afternoon and alerted authorities. Pursell said the homeowner tried to put out the fire as his house began to fill with smoke. Firefighters who rushed to the house used jackhammers to break open the brick chimney, but when they got to the man he died. Pursell said the man was responsive during the rescue. Investigators will conduct an autopsy Sunday to determine the man’s identity and the cause of his death. ___
Where’s the beef? Trucker steals 40,000 pounds of meat
LOGANTON, Pa. (AP) — Where’s the beef? That’s what authorities would like to know after someone stole 40,000 pounds of it from a meat plant in central Pennsylvania. State police say it happened Nov. 21 at Nicholas Meat near Loganton. According to troopers, a trucker loaded $110,000 worth of meat into a trailer during a scheduled pickup and drove off. He was supposed to deliver it by Monday to a company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin — but never showed up. A spokesman for Nicholas Meat says the customer notified him Tuesday about the missing product, which would have been enough to make 160,000 burgers. Police later discovered the driver used a fake ID to get the delivery contract. Authorities say the company information on the truck was also fraudulent. The investigation continues.
Policyholders reminded of deadline to claim rebates
Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon reports ongoing progress in the shift of policies to the private market from the state’s insurer of last resort, Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (Citizens). At the same time, he is also reminding property insurance policyholders that the deadline to claim a rebate for the Citizens Assessment charged on their 2011 insurance policies is December 31, 2015. Nearly $34 million, or 52 percent, of the refundable assessments available for 2011 remains unclaimed. “If you pay property insurance in Louisiana, whether to Citizens or another insurer, you are entitled to the rebate,” said Commissioner Donelon. “However the opportunity to claim the assessment rebate expires after four years, so time is quickly running out to claim the rebate for 2011.” Following the passage of Act No. 125 of the 2015 Legislative Session, 72 percent of the assessment is refundable. The dollar amount of the assessment can be found on the declaration page of your insurance policy. More than $306 million, or 53 percent, of the available rebates for 2006-2010 have already expired. Rebates can be requested online, on paper or on your annual tax return. Policyholders may claim the rebate by filling out a one-page form on paper or online and attaching a copy of the insurance policy’s declaration page which shows the amount of your assessment. Residential and commercial forms and additional information is available on the Louisiana Department of Insurance Citizens Rebate webpage www.ldi.la.gov/citizensrebate. The rebate can also be claimed as a tax credit on your Louisiana Income Tax Return for the appropriate year. Policyholders can claim rebates for assessments charged in years 2011 through 2015. To date, $195 million, or 62 percent, of the funds available for those years remains unclaimed.
Going to Heaven Father Murphy walks into a pub in Donegal, and says to the first man he meets, “Do you want to go to heaven?” The man said, “I do Father.” The priest said, “Then stand over there against the wall.” Then the priest asked the second man, “Do you want to go to heaven?” “Certainly, Father,” was the man’s reply. “Then stand over there
against the wall,” said the priest. Then Father Murphy walked up to O’Toole and said, “Do you want to go to heaven?” O’Toole said, “No, I don’t Father.” The priest said, “I don’t believe this. You mean to tell me that when you die you don’t want to go to heaven?” O’Toole said, “Oh, when I die, yes. I thought you were getting a group together to go on the trip right now.”
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Wednesday, December 2, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
ADK annual Christmas banquet set for Dec. 9
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Pizza fundraiser to support local teacher
A pizza fundraiser at all Lafourche Parish Dominos will be held on Wednesday, December 9th for Mark Cheramie. He was forced to medically retire from North Larose Elementary due to illness and is in need of a liver transplant. Must mention his name for him to receive funds. Funds will be used to defray the cost of ongoing necessary treatments and around the clock care.
LCOMS to sell plate lunches on Dec. 11
Larose Cut Off Middle School will sell plate lunches on Friday, December 11. The menu will consist of jambalaya, fried fish, corn, bread and a dessert for $8. Orders are due by December 4 and can be made by calling LCOMS at 985693-3273 or faxing 6933270. Pick ups will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and deliveries to locations with 10 or more orders can be made between Raceland and Fourchon.
SLHS Ducks Unlimited Varsity to host banquet
The Ducks Unlimited Varsity program began in 2005 and has since grown to 35 chapters. With no other Varsity chapters in Louisiana, South Lafourche High School became the first. On Wednesday, December 9th, South Lafourche High School’s DU Varsity will hold its 2nd annual banquet at the Larose VFW. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested in purchasing a table or coming out to support the students, should call Club President Adam Gisclair at 985-696-1872 or 985-2094107.
Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary sorority for women educators, is holding its annual Christmas auction on Wednesday, December 9, beginning at 6 p.m. at Da Canal (John Brady Building), 456 Industrial Park Road in Larose. Many Christmas and non-Christmas items will be auctioned. Proceeds will go towards funding a scholarship for a senior female student in the South Lafourche area planning to major in Education. Refreshments will also be served. Come have a good time, you just might find that perfect gift while supporting this worthy cause.
Love lights a Tree event to be held Dec. 8
The American Cancer Society will host a Christmas tree lighting ceremony to memorialize and honor those who have been touched by cancer on Tuesday, December 8 at 6 p.m. at Lady of the Sea Hospital Lobby. All are invited to dedicate a Christmas tree ornament to a loved one or friend and help fight the disease that claims so many lives.
Lockport VFD cake bingo set for Dec. 6
A cake bingo will be held on Sunday, December 6 starting at 2 p.m. at the Lockport Central Fire Station, 806 Hwy. 1, Lockport. There will be a silent auction, concessions, sweet stand and raffle drawings. All proceeds to go to local girl scouts.
Santa to visit St. Anne on Dec. 5
Santa pictures will be taken on Saturday, December 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Ochsner St. Anne Administration Hall for a fee of $5 per picture or $15 for a CD of images. (Note image amounts may vary). All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.
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The Ro-Duz Ranch will be sponsoring a meet and greet day on Saturday, December 5, from 1 to 3:00 p.m. at the end of West 190th Street in Galliano. Come over, meet and greet the farm, and interact with all of the farm animals. Donations are $7 per child and $5 per adult. As always, every penny goes directly to the farm. To register, please call (985) 475-7272 or (985) 637-7273.
Anger mgmt. classes to begin Dec. 3
The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Fireworks Anger Management classes, (3 two-hour sessions for ages 18 and over), from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, December 3, December 10 & December 17. Limited space is available. To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux with $150 enrollment fee (money order only). For more information call 985-446-0643.
Animal Shelter open this Saturday
For the public’s convenience, the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter will now open half a day on the first Saturday of each month. The Shelter will be open December 5 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Save a life of a very deserving animal!! Adopt a shelter animal. Call the Animal Shelter, located in Thibodaux, at (985) 446-3532 or e-mail lpas@lafourchegov.org.
SLHS hosting parent night on Dec. 7
Join the South Lafourche High School Counselors for an informational parent meeting on Monday, December 7, at 6:00 for junior parents and 6:30 for senior parents in the library. Learn about graduation and TOPS requirements, diploma tracks, college registration, FAFSA, and much more.
Ochsner St. Anne announce recent births
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Listed are the Ochsner St. Anne Hospital birth announcements: Julianne Dru Freeman, daughter of Jana Papeyrouse and DJ Freeman, born on July 15th; Karleigh Jennifer Howell, daughter of Alison Howell and Kevin Howell of Raceland, born on October 18; Andi Lynn Rowe, daughter of Katie and James Rome of Raceland, born on November 14.
Lefort lucky winner of $100 gift card
The Lafourche Gazette, along with several local retailers, sponsored a Holiday Shopping Guide encouraging residents and shoppers to visit the retailers highlighted on the ad and earn a chance to win a $100 gift card. Josh Lefort of Galliano was the lucky winner of the gift card.
Letters and Opinions
Lady of the Sea General Hospital extends thanks to community
Dear 10th Ward Community Members: A sincere thank you from all of us here at Lady of the Sea General Hospital and Clinics for the faith and support you showed us in the ad valorem tax vote that took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Since our hospital district was formed in 1956, the community of South Lafourche has supported us, enabling us to expand services, recruit physicians, renovate and enlarge our Emergency Department, and build a new primary care medical clinic. As the
Christmas has always been scary By Glenn Mollette Guest Columnist
Black Friday shoppers throughout America affirmed the hustle and madness of Christmas. Mall shopping was down by ten percent but zaniness seemed to be up by at least ten percent or more. Viral videos of mall fights and huge crowds did not entice hesitant shoppers to jump into the weekend fray of traffic jams and shopping craziness. Most Americans did not break a stride last weekend when it came to pursuing routine shopping and travel activities. However, the news kept us on edge with high alerts about the ever lurking possibility of terrorism. Ever since September 11, 2001 Americans have rightly lived with paranoia of imminent danger. We are a bit scared about flying but we do it anyway. We have become a bit scared about concert and sports events but mostly we go anyway. We have become nervous about public crowds such as the Boston Marathon or a parade. We just don’t know what might happen. Some idiot who has deemed his or her own life worthless may show up anywhere with the goal of killing anyone. It’s just crazy and scary. Radical Militant Muslims who utilize their own slick media resources do everything possible to continue this fear permeation of our society. I don’t want to give them anything but sadly they have been successful. They have succeeded in fear mongering. However, they have not succeeded in halting the American way of life nor the French way of life. The American people will not stop flying or traveling the highways. Ameri-
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primary provider of healthcare in the 10th ward, we do not take our role lightly. Within the past twelve months, we have opened our After Hours Clinic, providing a much needed option for care of minor injuries or illness in the evening or weekends. In July, Lady of the Sea eliminated an outside ER staffing company and began staffing with our own physicians, improving the services provided. In addition, we now offer telestroke services with Ochsner, teleradiology services at night and on weekends, and partnered with Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) to provide telecardiology services for our hospital and ER patients. In August, we
cans will go to the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade. They will go to Times Square and they will attend the sporting events throughout our country. They will also go to the malls and shop on Black Friday. The only reason the store traffic was down was because more people are shopping online which was up ten percent last weekend. The first Christmas was scary. Mary and Joseph were flat broke. They had tax to pay. They had a baby coming into the world. She turned up pregnant before they were married and nobody bought the Holy Ghost story. In the meantime King Herod who was scary in his own right ordered all the male babies under two years old to be murdered. He didn’t want any competition from a baby who might take his place. We can hardly imagine all the emotions that this peasant family of Mary, Joseph and the baby experienced. Since then Christmas has presented challenges and some new anxieties for most of us. We have growing fears in America. Terrorism, joblessness, taxes; life’s uncertainties abound for all of us. The first family of Christmas didn’t let the scary stuff stop them from experiencing the wonders
opened our newly constructed Lady of the Sea Medical Clinic Cut Off, merging our Cut Off and Golden Meadow clinics. The new clinic offers on location pharmacy services with Lady of the Sea Community Pharmacy, providing convenience and easy access for our community. Lady of the Sea Community Pharmacy- Larose opened in November 2014. Your support of our ad valorem tax allows us to offer these new services while continuing to provide exceptional quality care for our family, friends and neighbors. Once again, your vote instilled in us the drive and confidence to continue to provide high quality healthcare in a personalized manner to those we serve. Karen Collins, RN CEO Lady of the Sea General Hospital and Clinics Galliano
of that first Bethlehem night. Life for them wasn’t easy. We have to keep moving and living strong in America. We have to deal with and overcome this scary stuff today as we rediscover and celebrate the joy and real meaning of Christmas in our hearts and lives.
Glenn Mollette is an American Syndicated Columnist and Author. He is the author of eleven books and read in all fifty states. This column does not necessarily reflect the view of any organization, institution or this paper or media source.  Find out more at www.keepourfreedom.com.
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Mrs. Jimmie Rodgers, Part II
In the Twentieth Century there were two recording artist named Jimmie Rodgers, the one I’ve been writing about and James Frederick Rodgers who was born in 1933, the year that Jimmie died. He had hits between 1957 and 1966, starting with “Honeycomb� and “Kisses Sweeter than Wine�. He had 5 children with three wives and an encounter with the police whereby he sued for $13 million but settled for $200,000. That also settled and ended his career and at this writing he is 83 years old. I enjoyed his songs but resented the fact that he used that name, already established in show business, although long forgotten, which caused confusion among my readers, thus the clarification. If a young singer would record as Frank Sinatra today, even though it be his real name, he would soon be “made an offer he couldn’t refuse� and find another “nom de plume.� In 1950 I arrived at New Orleans radio station WBOK and met, at her invitation, Mrs. Jimmie Rodgers, there to do a rare
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interview for an old radio announcer friend. I met this elegant lady, still beautiful at 46, dressed to the nines with a vailed hat and gloves, a true southern belle. She lived in San Antonio but was born and raised in Meridian, Mississippi where in 1920, at age 18 she met and married Jimmie Rodgers. During the interview, I sat enthralled and starring through the giant glass window as a great moment of my life was accruing. She had asked for us to dine at Antoine’s where Jimmie had taken her during his 1928 personal appearance at the Loew’s State Theater. As we ate, our announcer was forgotten and sat silent as I asked her every question I could think of, which she answered eloquently. We discussed Ernest Tubb, how she had started his career by managing him, loaning him Jimmie’s guitar and tuxedo and arranging a tour and his first recording sessions with Victor records. The tuxedo was intended to present Ernest as an all genre singer, like her Jimmie and not merely a “Hillbilly� artist. The records and the first tour were not successful and it was not until a tonsillectomy removed his tonsils and his yodel, a switch to Decca records, and a million selling hit, “Walking The Floor Over You� that his career took off, making him the biggest star during and after World War II and asserting his status with the Cajuns as the new Jimmie Rodgers. I was floating on air as we left, planning dinner at the other restaurant she remembered from 1928, Arnaud’s. She returned to her hotel, the Monteleone, and I visited my Aunt and Uncle George and Lizzy Styron and my twin cousins Ronald and Donald as I anticipated my next encounter with Carrie Rodgers and Jim that evening.
My Uncle George was Irish/Italian and dining at his parents’ house was a loud and boisterous affair, but a blast! There’s an old Irish saying that goes: “the best laid plans of mice and men often goes astray.� That it did! Here’s what happened and why. In 1950, before the Korean War started, Dick Guidry, Amos Savoie, Donald Owens, Edmond Rodrigue and I, joined the National Guard, Company D, 156 battalion in Thibodaux where I succeeded Dick as company clerk, a desk job which required no
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Practical Money Matters
Think twice about spending that bonus
When is a bonus not a bonus? When you fail to think about what that extra income will mean to your overall finances. I don’t mean to spoil the fun. Bonuses, particularly if they recognize your great performance during the year, are rewarding in a number of ways beyond money. It means your work is being noticed and you might rise higher in the organization – always a good thing. However, in many organizations, bonus compensation has developed and transformed to a new entity, very different from how it was a generation ago. So before you book your dream trip to an exotic beachfront resort, take a closer look. According to human resources and management consulting firm Aon H e w i t t , (www.aon.com/humancapital-consulting/), some 90 percent of employers have either implemented or are considering something called “variable pay systems� that mean a greater reliance on “incentives, bonuses and cash awards,� to reward high-performing employees. Employers are signing on because it helps them slow the growth of overall payroll, which is the biggest fixed cost in any business. It also offers a way to boost performance among workers at all levels. What do one-time bonuses or a conversion to a variable-pay system mean for you? Potentially, this could result in changes to your tax situation, the overall value of your employer- and government-based benefits and therefore, your longterm financial picture. Here are some questions to ask: What kind of bonus is it? Make sure you understand whether a bonus is a one-time award or a shift to an ongoing bonus system. This is a money and a career question. If you are
field training nor bivouacs. A month earlier I had forgotten the cardinal rule of the military, “never volunteer for nothing�, and Donald Owens, Jerry Ledet, Sammy Morello and I had raised our hand to attend the National Guard Officers’ Training School in Fort Reilly, Kansas. We had been on standby. As I arrived at my relative’s house, a phone call awaited from my mother. My commandant had been trying to reach me all day. I was ordered to report to the Lafayette airport that night and fly to Fort Reilly, going to be evaluated under new benchmarks and measurements for work you’ve done every day, you should fully understand these new guidelines and how you can maximize them in your best interest. Get qualified advice. A one-time bonus or a longterm change in the way you’re being compensated is an important financial event. Consider speaking with a qualified financial planner or tax expert about any bonus news you receive and see how they think you should handle the money. Keep in mind that the Internal Revenue Service generally considers bonuses as supplemental wages that can be taxed at a higher rate. Check IRS Publication 15 for more detail. Keep in mind that your salary level – not extra money you get from bonuses or other incentives – provides the basis for calculating your employee benefits and what a lender might offer for mortgages or other credit. In some cases, it might be better to save or invest that bonus than to spend it outright. Ask questions. Read any paperwork that accompanies your bonus information, write down questions and take them to
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your employer’s designated human resource representative or manager directly. Be practical, but don’t forget the fun. Consider treating your bonus like your paycheck – evaluate what essential needs should to be addressed first and figure out what you can spend for fun. Make a change if you need to. As more employers adopt variable pay and performance grading systems, consider issues beyond the money. For example, if you are doing work you love, will meeting new performance targets change how you feel about your job? Are you ready to take on the challenges of a workplace where you’re graded and evaluated in a different way than you are
used to? In some environments, new employee compensation methods can be liberating and financially rewarding; in others, it can make it tougher to stay. See where you stand, and if changing jobs might be worthwhile, consider looking for a better opportunity (www.practicalmoneyskills.com/personalf inance/lifeevents/work/la ndingjob.php). Bottom line: The way workers are being paid is changing. It’s important to understand how one-time or annual bonuses might affect your long-term finances.
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LDR resumes 2015 Tax Amnesty Program BATON ROUGE – Louisiana Tax Amnesty 2015 resumes again. The program, which gives individuals and businesses that have fallen behind on their taxes an opportunity to make a fresh start, will run from Tues., December 1 through Thurs., December 31. The Louisiana Department of Revenue suspended the program last month after discovering a mistake with the information included in some of the original amnesty invitation letters. At that time, the department determined it was in the best interest of the state and taxpayers to suspend the program until corrected letters were mailed. Impacted taxpayers were mailed updated letters from the department during the week of November 23 – 27. The revised letters either informed taxpayers of the new amnesty amount that is due or instructed them to disregard the previous letter that they received because the referenced account reflected a zero balance due. “The department has addressed the errors that originally occurred and we are ready to get the tax amnesty program underway. We mailed corrected letters to the taxpayers last week, and we sincerely apologize to them for this mistake and for any inconvenience that we have may
have caused,” Secretary of Revenue Tim Barfield said. During the amnesty period, individual and business taxpayers are offered a fresh start to bring their delinquent tax accounts up to date by clearing unpaid tax bills and filing overdue state tax returns. Amnesty will be granted for eligible taxes to qualified taxpayers who apply during the amnesty period and who agree to settle their accounts with the state by paying 100 percent of delinquent taxes, 83 percent of the remaining interest and 67 percent of the remaining penalties due. Once approved, the Secretary of Revenue shall waive the remaining 17 percent interest and 33 percent penalties. The goal for the 2015 Tax Amnesty Program is $73 million, net of administrative costs and funds retained by LDR as selfgenerated revenue. The 2015 Tax Amnesty Program is the third and final effort permitted by the Louisiana Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act of 2013. After the conclusion of the 2015 amnesty period, there will be no new amnesty program offered by the Department of Revenue until at least 2025. For more information about the amnesty program, taxpayers can visit www.ldrtaxamnesty.com or call 1-866-782-9241.
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Pictured are the North Larose Elementary Bucket Fillers for the month of August: Addison Rodrigue, Liv Galjour, Madilyn Pitre, Ryder Miller, Janae’ Dufrene, Brycen Gros, Emmalynn Berry, Ethan Kiffe, Isaac Juarez, Kylie French, Rylan Angelette, Donovan Richard, Erick Gonzalez, Yair Torres Aguilar, Kate Rodrigue, Thomas Lerille, Dax Guidry, Thomas Ledet, Maddie Dufrene, Kami Seale, Natalie Zak, Alivia Guidry, Skylar Brunet, Luci Gisclair, Asia Bourg, Morgan Adams, Hunter Jarreau Guadalupe Gonzalez and Ryan Boudreaux. These students displayed good character traits and were selected by their teachers. They were given a small bucket with bucket-filling items such as a dog tag, bookmark, pencil and bracelet as well as a concession coupon. The students also had a sign placed in their yard with their name on it.
Theft
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Through investigation into both incidents, deputies learned a group of individuals, including Lawson and Holmes had committed several thefts at Walmart stores across south Louisiana, and the items were being kept in a storage unit in Bayou Blue. After obtaining a search warrant for the storage unit, deputies discovered more than 60 items identified as having been stolen from all three Walmart stores in Lafourche Parish, as well as other Walmart stores in and around the Baton Rouge area. The total value of the recovered stolen items is over $6,159. During the course of the investigation, deputies located Edward Lawson on the night of Wednesday, Nov. 18. He was taken into custody due to outstanding warrants for misdemeanor theft and criminal trespassing. Those warrants stemmed from an incident on May 3, 2015, wherein he allegedly stole an ice chest and fishing equipment from a residence in Gray. Lawson was booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center and was additionally charged with felony theft by shoplifting in the Nov. 14 incident. He was released Nov. 20 after posting $2,000 bond. Holmes is wanted for felony theft by shoplifting,
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Holy Rosary Catholic School’s Living Apostles, for the month of August are: 7th grader, Hailey Thibodeaux, daughter of Jim and Wendy Thibodeaux; and 7th grader Branden Ledet, son of John Ledet and Tabitha Curole. September’s Apostles are: 4th grader, Kathryn Eymard, daughter of Raimy and Lacie Eymard; and 3rd grader, Roman Robichaux, son of Ryan and Simone Robichaux. October’s Apostles are: 5th grader. Melania Angelette, daughter of Paul and Natasha Angelette; and 5th grader. Cameron Badeaux, son of Scott and Valerie Badeaux. Each HRCS Living Apostle is given a crucifixion cross to wear throughout the school year as a visual symbol of their dedication to Jesus Christ.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Sealed bids for supplying limestone, sand, and/or other suitable approved material used for site development for a period of one (1) year from January 15, 2016 to January 14, 2017 to be delivered and tailgate spread in the Galliano and Fourchon areas as directed by the Commission will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission located at 16829 East Main, Galliano, LA 70354 until 2:05 PM on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. Any bids submitted must be on the forms obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. Sealed bids can be hand delivered, mailed to P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354 or submitted online through the website address below. Copies of detailed proposal may be examined online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfp.php?cid=68 or obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission in person or by calling 985-632-6701. The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, and to waive informalities. CHETT CHIASSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION 11/25/15 12/2/15 12/16/15
Bid notice
Sealed bids for supplying MidGrade (89 Octane) unleaded gasoline and Off Highway, dyed diesel fuel for a period of one (1) year to be delivered weekly to the Fourchon Warehouse and as needed to the Galliano Warehouse and Airport will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission until 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at its office at 16829 East Main, Galliano, Louisiana, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. Any bids submitted must be on the forms obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. Sealed bids can be hand delivered, mailed to P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354 or submitted online through the website address below. Copies of detailed proposal may be examined online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfp.php?cid=68 or obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission in person or by calling 985-632-6701. The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, and to waive informalities. CHETT CHIASSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION 11/25/15 12/2/15 12/16/15
Bid notice
SECTION 00 10 00 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District No. 3, P. O. Box 910, Galliano, LA 70354
LAFOURCHE PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 WEST GALLIANO FIRE STATION
Separate sealed Bids for the construction of a 3,500 square foot steel framed building, concrete paving, and site work, will be received by the Board of Commissioners, Lafourche Parish
Fire Protection District No.3, at their office at 17462 West Main, Galliano, LA 70354, until 11:00 a.m., local time, Tuesday, December 22, 2015, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. No proposal will be considered unless it is accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the Bidder holds Louisiana State Contractor’s License of proper classification and in full force and effect, in compliance with Act. Louisiana R.S. 37:2151-63. The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, General Requirements, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Change Order, Drawings, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following location: J. Wayne Plaisance, Inc. P.O. Drawer 730, Galliano, LA 70354. A mandatory prebid conference will be held at Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District No. 3, Headquarters, 17462 West Main, Galliano, LA 70354, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2015. The bid documents for this project are posted on centralbidding.com. To view, download, and receive bid notices/updates by e-mail, prospective bidders will have to register with Central Auction House (CAH). Bidders will have the option to submit their bids & bid bonds electronically or by paper copy. If a bid is submitted electronically, Bidder shall enclose a copy of their proposal guaranty (bid bond, certified check, or cashier’s check) with the electronic submission. The original proposal guaranty shall be delivered to the Owner within 48 hours of bid opening. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of J. Wayne Plaisance, Inc., the Engineer, upon deposit of $120.00 for each set. Any Bidder, upon returning his Bid set of documents in good condition within 10 days after the Bid date will be refunded one full deposit. On return of other sets, including those of non-bidders, in good condition within 10 days after the Bid date, a refund of $60.00 per set will be made. Board of Commissioners Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District No. 3 12/2/15 12/9/15
Legal advertisement Grand Isle Port Commission Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Meeting opened at noon by President Bob Sevin at the Grand Isle Multiplex Building located on Louisiana Highway 1. Commissioners present were Bob Sevin, Ambrose Besson and Perry Chighizola. Commissioners Juanita B. Cheramie and Terrill Pizani were absent. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Chighizola and unanimously agreed to approve the meeting of October 21, 2015 with the following: on the 9th paragraph change the word bids to quotes and 10th paragraph change the name of Raleigh Lasseigne to Floyd Lasseigne and to hold up on the cleaning of the debris. A motion was made by Commissioner Chighizola, seconded by Commissioner Besson and unanimously agreed to accept the financial report and pay port operating invoices. President Sevin read the following statement: Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 12:00 noon at the Grand Isle Multiplex Building, 3101 Louisiana Highway 1, Grand Isle, Louisiana, the Board of Commissioners of the Grand Isle Port Commission, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling an election to be
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held in the Grand Isle Port Commission to authorize the renewal of an ad valorem tax. A motion was made by Commissioner Chighizola, seconded by Commissioner Sevin and unanimously agreed to introduce the following resolution: Resolution A resolution authorizing persons to operate the Grand Isle Port Commission vehicles on a 24 hour basis. Roll call vote as follows: YEAS: Bob Sevin, Ambrose Besson, Perry Chighizola NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Terrill Pizani, Juanita B. Cheramie This resolution is considered adopted this 10th of November, 2015. President Sevin stated that representatives from FEMA will be coming to Grand Isle November 19, 2015 and Ms. Martha Ham is appointed to work on getting the food such as gumbo and drinks for this meeting. Director Keller is requested to compare prices and give to commissioners the difference of wireless verses hard wire for camera system for the Commercial Dock. Mr. Keller also showed the new website to the commissioners. President Sevin stated that the Port Commission will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Commercial Dock sometime in December 2015 depending on when we can get all the agencies involved to Grand Isle to celebrate the completed job on the Commercial Dock. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Chighizola and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 1:28 p.m. Ambrose Besson, Secretary/Treasurer Grand Isle Port Commission Bob Sevin, President Grand Isle Port Commission
Legal advertisement TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2015 6:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Resweber the followed with a prayer Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Jay Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Stephen Resweber; Police Chief Euris Dubois ABSENT: Council Member Leoda Bladsacker Motion by Council Member Lafont seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the October 27, 2015 town meeting as written. Police Chief Dubois was recognized and gave the following police report: For the period of October 28 thru November 10, 2015 there were 5 arrests, 1 accident and 19 traffic citations issued; call outs handled totaled 557; major calls included 10 medical calls and 1 motor vehicle accident; fines collected for the period totaled $1,612.00. The Chief then requested budget appropriations of $500 for deputy meals and $600 for uniforms, which was approved on a motion by Council Member Resweber and seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. Bob Sevin with the Port Commission was recognized and reported on the activities of the Port Commission. On November 19, 2015 GOSHEP will be coming to the Island to visit their proposed dredging project and he invited the Council to attend. Their website will be up and running next week. The following proposed ordinance was introduced with hearings scheduled for the regular town meetings of November 24 and December 8, 2015 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance establishing that the Town of Grand Isle, Louisiana authorizes the assessment of a collection fee on debts, accounts receivable, costs, fines and fees turned over to a collection agency. Motion by Council Member Resweber seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to accept the proposal of $8,235.00 of National Corrosion Service to provide cathodic protection remedial action work to correct deficiencies remaining after recent cathodic protection remedial action work was completed. Council Member Jay Lafont requests/reports: 1. Wanted to remind Chris Hernandez of the cement work that was approved for the Chighizola Lane Park basketball court. Council Member Resweber requests/reports: 1. Thanked Chris Hernandez for not cutting into our blacktop roads for making gas installation when possible. Also requested that a resolution be adopted requesting Jefferson Parish to avoid, when possible, cutting into our roads for installations. Mayor’s report: 1.Thanked the Council for making the trip to the Jefferson Parish Council meeting to insure that Grand Isle gets it’s fair share of the BP settlement money. 2. Announced that the Golden Oldies dance was on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. at the Community Center and thanked Glenda Santiny for holding the dance. 3. Reported that the State was declaring extra holidays for Thanksgiving and Christmas and suggested that the Town follow the state declared holidays – approved on a joint motion by the Council. 4. Announced that the Street Survivors is hosting a fun day for the whole family on December 5, 2015 for 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Grand Isle Baseball Park for ages 12 and under. They are requesting the use of the ball park and if necessary the Community Center and ask for exemption of all permits and fees. The request is approved on a joint motion by the Council. Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Resweber and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m. David J. Camardelle, Mayor Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Town of Grand Isle
Council
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On the first amendment, Lindel Toups’ proposed addition of $600,000 to replace undersized culverts and improve drainage in Raceland, Councilman Aaron Caillouet voted nay, and the amendment failed 4-1 for lack of a voting member majority. Caillouet said: “I’m voting against all of the amendments to the budget unless someone can prove to me that it has to be done before January 1.” According to Caillouet, the council had decided earlier in the year to delay any use of any fund money until the new council took office. “I want the new council to vote on it,” he stated. A sudden ensuing shouting match between Caillouet and Councilman Daniel Lorraine was quelled by Chairman Jerry Lafont. During discussion on the second amendment, Councilman Jerry Jones’ proposal to move $500,000 of BP fine money into a culvert project in his district, Lafont agreed with Caillouet. “We all had a general discussion at one of the meetings that we wouldn’t mess with the BP fund until the new council got in here and I’m gonna stick to that also. I’ll have to vote no,” he said. The BP fund holds $6.8 million in fine money recently paid to Lafourche Parish from penalties charged to British Petroleum as a result of the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. At this point, Councilman Joe Fertitta got up from his chair and left the meeting, saying that without 5 votes, “we were wasting our time; not helping the parish.” In the confusion that followed, the Council Clerk stated that she thought
failing to consider Monday night’s agenda would force the parish to revert back to the 2015 budget. For lack of a quorum, Lafont adjourned the meeting and laughingly called for a District Attorney’s opinion. Afterward, President Randolph pointed out the section of the Home Rule Charter which deals with adopting the budget. Lafont read that part of the Charter to those still in attendance, clarifying that without a council vote, the 2016 budget is adopted anyway. “If the Council fails to timely enact a budget, it shall be finally adopted as submitted by the President,” he quoted. Daniel Lorraine was somewhat disappointed in Caillouet’s move. (He too had offered an amendment to the budget which failed to be considered because of the meeting’s abrupt ending.) “Aaron’s probably still broken-hearted from losing the election,” smiled Lorraine. Then, more seriously: “I’ve been knowing
him all my life; I can’t believe he did something like that.” When Jerry Jones was asked if he was disappointed in the way his proposals were received, he said: “No. I mean, it was legal.”
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“It costs $11,000 to process these ordinances that don’t do anything or go anywhere,” he said. He pointed out that “99.9% of the laws in that book are not even abided by and nobody enforces them”. He noted the cost of putting up certain signs in neighborhoods—the signs, the poles, the labor—as being unnecessary, and that in upcoming years the council could find a more prudent use for these funds. “The DA has already told us that signs like ‘Watch for Children’ have no penalties. Hopefully, future councils will start looking at ordinances that they pass,” he stated.
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Saints seeking answers to worst offensive outing in years BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — As an offensive captain, Saints veteran right tackle Zach Strief wants to put New Orleans’ latest loss in the proper perspective, which in this case means emphasizing how bad the 24-6 drubbing in Houston really was on his side of the ball. “Offensively, it’s the worst game I’ve been a part of — so 10 years is a long time to have a worst of something,” said Strief, who was a Saints rookie when coach Sean Payton first brought his high-powered offense to New Orleans in 2006. “We just never got into a rhythm. We weren’t able to convert third downs. We put ourselves in bad positions — third-and-long situations that we talked all week about not getting into,” Strief continued. “You put a good defense in good situations, they’re
going to make you look bad.” A little more than a week ago, the focus at Saints headquarters was on how bad the defense was — worst in the league in yards and points per game, which got coordinator Rob Ryan fired. The defense showed signs of improvement under Ryan’s replacement, Dennis Allen, giving up 63 fewer yards and 7 fewer points than the season average coming into last weekend. But New Orleans failed to score a single touchdown for the first time since 2005, when Jim Haslett was head coach. The Saints had the second-ranked offense in the league entering last weekend, averaging 414.5 yards. But New Orleans managed only 268 yards in Houston. Receiver Brandin Cooks said he and his of-
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“There was some good and then there were some times where he struggled,” Payton said, citing holding and false start penalties. “There are a handful of technique things that need to be cleaned up, and yet there are a few times on the film where you are looking at it and you’re like, ‘Wow, that is pretty good.’” Asked if Peat would get another start at guard this week, Payton responded, “We’ll see how the week goes.” The Saints now have virtually no margin for error if they want to sneak back into even the periphery of the wild card playoff race. This Sunday, New Orleans hosts the Carolina Panthers, who are the NFL’s only unbeaten team. “Time is running out,” Cooks said. “We’ve got to put up points. We’ve got to win games and that’s what it’s all about.” Notes: The Saints named cornerback Delvin Breaux this year’s recipient of the club’s Ed Block courage award, given to a player on each NFL team who has persevered through adversity. Breaux, whose high school neck injury prevented him from playing at LSU, is in his first NFL season with his hometown NFL team after working his way up through arena football and the CFL. “It’s pretty cool because these guys see me every day and know my personality,” Breaux said. “I’m just blessed that they picked me to win the award. It means a lot. It’s an awesome award.” ___
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Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Cut Off. Good neighborhood. $850/mth, $850/dep. Call 985-691-1367, leave message. _________________ Houses For Rent: 4 br, 2 ba, $1400/mth; Newly remodeled, discount available. Near SL bridge, no pets. Call 985-632-6188. _________________ Office For Rent: Professional-Immaculatebrick, 1040 sq ft, generator, 526 Main St., Lockport. $2000/mth. Call 985532-3531 or 985-8050234. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Lockport area: 2 br, 1 ba, w/d, $625/mth, $625/dep. Also 2 br, 2 ba, Brick House For Rent in Galliano area, with appl., No pets. $900/mth, $900/dep. FMI call 985-798-7433. _________________
Brick Home For Rent: Ready to move in, remodeled. 3 br, 2 ba, great location in Larose area, appl. included. $1100/mth, $800/dep. FMI call 985-693-6510. _________________ 2 Story House For Rent: Brick, in Galliano. 5 br, 3 ba, unfurn., no pets, no smoking inside. $1400 / mth, $1400 / dep. Call 985-6967373. _________________ Duplex For Rent in Lockport area: 2 br, 1 ba, water pd., fridge & stove included, plus w/d hook up. $700/mth, $500/dep. Call 985-677-0915. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, Lockport area, includes w/d, $675/mth, $675/dep. FMI call 985-798-7433. _________________
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Apt For Rent: 2 bd., bath, kitchen, living. Mathews area close to Walmart and Central Lafourche Drive. $700/mth. Call 985696-2527 or 985-2581455. _________________ Room For Rent, Cut Off area. $100/wk., electric/water included, w/d included, cable hookup w/WiFi to preferably a nonsmoker, but smoking allowed in front or back deck. No alcohol or drug use! Roommates include brother & sister, female preferred but will accept a seasoned older male. Call Brian at 985-2556971 or 985-2780898. _________________ Multiple Properties For Rent: in Lockport. (1) 1 bd., 1 ½ ba.; (2) 2 bd., 1ba.; (1) 2-3 bd., 1 ba.; (1) 3 bd., 2ba. trailer. Call 5326656 FMI. _________________ Rent To Own: Nice & spacious 3 br home in Cut Off. FMI call & leave message at 985-691-1367. Won’t last long, call now. _________________ House For Rent: lg. 2 br, 1 ba, 2 car carport w/shed, quiet neighborhood near Golden Meadow Upper Elem. No smoking, no pets indoors. $800/mth, $800/dep. Call 985677-6255 or 985-6965662. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, lg. utility rm, in Galliano. No pets, no smoking, $750/mth, $600/dep. Call 985-278-8974. _________________
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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. _________________ Legal Notice In the Chancery Court of Hinds County, Mississippi RE: Deon PierreJoseph Boudloche, Deceased Cause No.; P2015-567 State of Mississippi County of Hinds Summons (Service By Publication) TO: Marie Genevieve Brown, 149, Star Braxton Road, Braxton, Mississippi 39044; Leon PierreJoseph Boudloche, whereabouts unknown; Kwen Lanegrasse, whereabouts unknown; and any and all unknown heirsat-law and all nonresidents of the State of Mississippi, or not to be found therein after diligent search and inquiry, and whose place of residence, post office, street and house addresses are unknown and any and all heirs-at-law, known and interested unknown heirs-at-law and any and all other persons claiming any right, title or interest as heirs of these estate of Deon PierreJoseph Boudloche, deceased. You have been made Defendants in the Proceedings filed in this Court by Marie Genevieve Brown, Petitioner, whose address is 149 Star
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MEMORIALS
In Loving Memory Of LANCE THOMAS CHARPENTIER My Loving Daddy
Jan. 28, 1975 Dec. 3, 2014 Dad Missing you on your first anniversary A Dad’s love is special, a gift beyond compare, you only know the meaning when he is longer there. A special time, a special face, a special dad, I can’t replace. With an aching heart I whisper low I miss you day and love you so. Love Always Your Baby Girl, Hunter-Bailey __________________
In Loving Memory Of LANCE THOMAS CHARPENTIER Devoted Husband & Father
Jan. 28, 1975 Dec. 3, 2014 Today’s the anniversary of the day that I lost you, and for a time it felt as though my life had ended too. But loss has taught me many things and now I face each day, with hope and happy memories to help me on my way. And though I’m full of sadness that you’re no longer here, your influence still guides me and I still feel you near. What we shared will never die; it lives within my heart bringing strength and comfort while we are apart. Love, Rachel, Hunter, Trent, Zoe, Family & Friends __________________
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OBITUARIES
LEONA LATHROP Leona St. Germain Lathrop, 92, a native of Lake Verret and resident of Golden Meadow passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015. Visitation was held at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow on Monday, November 30, from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. Funeral Services were held at 12:00 p.m. with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Lorris Lathrop, Jr. (Iris); daughters, Lois Rousse (Norman) and Lorra Richard (Huey); 11 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, 1st August Boudreaux and 2nd Lorris Lathrop, Sr.; parents, Joseph and Ella Mae Solar St. Germain; brother, Alfred St. Germain; sisters, Bessie Kief and Alice Dufrene. She loved God, her family and her church where she served as a janitor for almost 50 years. She was a great cook and loved feeding everyone. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ______________________
Arrest reports
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. NOVEMBER 27, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Taj Harris, 31, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery, involving strangulation. Royal Stewart, 51, Raceland. Contempt of court. Christopher Vizier, 35, Larose. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Willie Holmes, 44, Houma. Theft by shoplifting. Bobby Nguyen, 43, Larose. Simple assault, simple battery, contempt of court. William Spot, 41, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Jeremiah Freeman, 22, Gheens. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation w/child endangerment. Raymond Robertson, 21, Raceland. Armed robbery. Carl Jackson, Jr., 50, Thibodaux. Violation of protective order, issuing worthless checks, fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Thibodaux Police Department Michael Johnson, 36, Labadieville. Contempt of court, probation violation. Drake Credeur, 19, Thibodaux. Resisting an officer, disturbing the peace. Michael Braud, 48, Thibodaux. Simple burglary-motor vehicle, theft of goods. Todd Boquet, 51, Thibodaux. DWI 1st offense, poss. marijuana 1st offense, driving roadway laned for traffic, restricted license, poss. of alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle. NOVEMBER 28, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kyle Trosclair, 31, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts), resisting an officer. Christina Foley, 35, Cut Off. Fugitive of Alabama. Dimitris Dickerson, 51, Houma. Carless operation, vehicular negligent injuring, vehicle reg. exp., DWI 2nd offense, operating a vehicle while under suspension for prior offenses, contempt of court.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Reynault Danos, 37, Thibodaux. 2nd degree battery. Jessica Brown, 28, Raceland. Resisting an officer. Marie Cheramie, 29, Cut Of. DWI 1st offense, careless operation. Harvey Nixon, 41, Houma. Contempt of court (5 cts). James Jackson, 34, Mississippi. Theft by shoplifting, drivers must be licensed, resisting an officer. Star Cantrelle, 31, Galliano. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Rayna Henderson, 56, Thibodaux. Possession of marijuana 1st offense, license plate light required, poss. of alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle, operating a vehicle while intoxicate. Grand Isle Police Department Elijah Parfait, 34, Grand Isle. Contempt of court. NOVEMBER 29, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Myles Scioneaux, 29, Chackbay. Violation of probation/parole. Jude Parks, 40, Raceland.
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Disturbing the peace. Anthony Jefferson, 39, Boutte. Disturbing the peace, resisting an officer. Diontrey Antoine, 22, Gray. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Kenneth Trosclair, 38, Chackbay. Violation of protective order (2 cts). Roxie Hebert, 25, Grand Isle. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Benny Douglas, 75, Houma. Contempt of court. Meliska Joseph, 38, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts). Lockport Police Department Harley Badeaux, 17, Raceland. Possession of drug para., poss. w/intent to dist. marijuana illegal use of controlled drug in presence of persons under 17 years old. James Meyers, 41, Houma. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish, fugitive of Lafayette Parish, contempt of court (2 cts). Louisiana State Police Leonel Zuniga, 20, Lockport. DWI 1st offense, license plate light required, no driver’s license.