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Edwards: Too many House lawmakers lack urgency on budget gap
Tax proposals, school board seat on the ballot
Early voting for the April 28 general election will be conducted at the Lafourche Parish Registrar of Voters Offices, 307 W. 4th St., in Thibodaux, and 16241 E. Main St., Suite B-23 in Galliano, beginning Saturday, April 14, and running all week through next Saturday, April 21, with the exception of Sunday, April 15. The offices will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Voters in the central part of the parish will decide between Chris Lagarde and Raymond Toups, the two candidates who qualified for the runoff for the District 8 School Board seat in the March 24 election. Toups has been serving in the interim since former board member Ronald Pere resigned last yeaar after he and his wife moved to an assisted-living facility outside the Racelandarea district. He had been on the board for 10 years. Some voters in the northern part of the parish will decide on a 7.6-mill tax renewal for Fire Protection District #6 while voters in the Tenth Ward will decide on an 8-mill tax renewal for Fire Protection District #3. See Election Page 5-A
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WEDNESDAY, APR. 11 AMERICAN LEGION POST #315 7:00 p.m. 210 Legion Ave.-Galliano
THURSDAY, APR. 12 G.M. ROTARY CLUB 7:00 p.m. Old Parish Library LA 1, Golden Meadow
SATURDAY, APR. 14 LES ARTISTE DU BAYOU ART GUILD 9 a.m. Larose Civic Center
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Obituaries....................6-A
VOLUME 52 NUMBER 31
By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
Fishermen are readying their boats for annual shrimp fleet blessings this weekend in Golden Meadow and Grand Isle. The blessings are held in hopes of a safe and prosperous upcoming shrimp season. Golden Meadow’s Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, 723 N. Bayou Drive, will hold its boat blessing at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, April 15, after a fishermen’s Mass beginning at 9 a.m. A family fun day will follow. The Grand Isle Blessing of the Fleet will be held on Saturday, April 14, beginning at 1 p.m., in conjunction with the Grand Isle Blessing of the Fleet and Fair at the Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion. The weekend will include the boat blessing, music, fun for kids, rides, crafts, food and drinks. Pictured is Fr. Sebastian at last year’s blessing in Photos by Babs Golden Meadow.
Analysis finds gender wage gap costs Louisiana women more than $15 billion each year
A state-by-state analysis released for Equal Pay Day (April 10) reveals that a woman employed full time, year-round in Louisiana is typically paid just 70 cents for every dollar paid to a man – a yearly pay difference of $15,238. That means Louisiana women lose a combined total of more than $15 billion every year to the gender wage gap. If it were closed, on average, a woman working full time in Louisiana would be able to afford 119 more weeks of food for her family, more than one year of mortgage and utilities payments, 1.6 additional years of tuition and fees for a four-year public university, the full cost of tuition and fees for a two-year community college, nearly 19 more months of rent or nearly 33 more months of child care each year.
This new analysis, conducted by the National Partnership for Women & Families using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, finds that Louisiana has the largest centson-the-dollar gap in the nation. It also finds that there is a gender-based wage gap in every single state and the District of Columbia. After Louisiana, the cents-onthe-dollar gap is largest in Utah, followed closely by West Virginia and Montana – and smallest in New York, California and Florida. The study also analyzed the wage gap in each of Louisiana’s congressional districts, as well as for black women in Louisiana and other states. Working women in Louisiana are not alone in suffering the effects of the gender wage gap. See Wages Page 3-A
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s state senators opened their budget hearings Sunday with grim warnings from Gov. John Bel Edwards that the “clock is running out” on avoiding steep cuts to services, as he pushed back against House Republican claims that he’s exaggerating the problem. Edwards told the Senate Finance Committee that House GOP leaders seem to have a lack of urgency about the problem looming on July 1, caused by the expiration of temporary taxes. “Most concerning to me there continues to be a reluctance on the part of too many in the House, particularly in leadership, to recognize or deal with the budget at all,” the Democratic governor said. House Republican leaders have suggested Edwards is inflating the size — and impact — of the shortfall to push a larger-than-needed tax package. “They want to raise more taxes and extract more money out of the taxpayers’ back pocket,” Rep. Lance Harris, chairman of the House Republican Delegation, has said of the governor’s numbers. The governor said the drop in general state tax revenue between this year and next is estimated to total $692 million. But House GOP leaders expect a shortfall of about $539 million instead, saying Louisiana didn’t spend all the money collected this year. Harris and House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry, a Republican, said they are seeking ways to cut spending, enact savings and use available dollars to shrink the size of the budget hole. In a Facebook video, See Edwards Page 5-A
Austin’s heroes – Blood drive, lunch fundraiser to help a child’s fight against cancer Holly McKeon Contributing Writer
On March 12 of this year, one bayou family received word no one would ever want to hear, especially a parent concerning their child. After weeks of con-
cern over what the Abadie family believed to be a virus their ten-year-old son, Austin received a diagnosis of T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia or ALL, most commonly known as a “childhood” cancer. This type of cancer affects the blood and bone marrow. The disease requires aggressive chemotherapy, which will last upward of three years and blood transfusions to replace deficiencies in the bloodstream when blood counts are low. Understandably, Paige and Larry Abadie, Austin’s parents, and brothers Justin age 22 and Jerin age 17, are devastated when they receive the distressing news. Older
brother Justin who had previously signed up to go into the Marines felt horrible that he had to leave right at the time Austin fell ill. Paige said, “Justin felt really bad about leaving, and Jerin felt terrible for Austin having to go through all that he did during his first hospital stay. They both hated seeing him that way.” Austin, who ordinarily loves shooting his BB gun, fishing, and swimming, Legos, riding his bike, and playing with friends, was not himself for some time before the diagnosis. Paige explained, “He had not been feeling well for about three weeks. He would complain of sudden See Austin Page 3-A
Photo by Babs
The Central Lafourche High School Performing Arts Club will be performing The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland this Friday, April 13 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 14 at 2 and 7 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students. A limited number of reserved seats (28 per performance) are available for $8 each. A portion of the proceeds is donated to the Nikki Brignac Garner Memorial Scholarship Fund and AP Testing. Pictured are actors performing one of the scenes from the play.
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CLHS performs Alice in Wonderland play
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Open Door Revival to sell seafood fondue
Open Door Revival Center will be serving its popular seafood fondue, tossed salad, corn and a dessert on April 13th for an $8 donation. For more information or to place orders before Friday, call 6377991 or by 10 a.m. Friday phone 985-325-2456. Open Door Revival is located next to the old Pizza Hut. _________________
Concealed handgun course slated for Sat.
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced a Concealed Handgun Training Course will be held on Saturday, April 14, at the LPSO Shooting Range. The class will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until approximately 5:00 p.m. with a break for lunch. The cost for the course is $110, and advance registration is suggested due to limited class size. This course is a pre-requisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana. To register online for the course, or for more information, please contact Captain Lafate Day at (985) 449-4485 or by email at lafateday@lpso.net.
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The Central Lafourche High School Performing Arts Club will be performing The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland on Friday, April 13 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students. A limited number of reserved seats (28 per performance) are available for $8 each. A portion of the proceeds is donated to the Nikki Brignac Garner Memorial Scholarship Fund and AP Testing. _________________
GI Blessing the Fleet Festival to be held this weekend
The Grand Isle Blessing of the Fleet Festival returns on April 13 - 15, at the Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion. The festival events include fair rides, carnival games, music, food booths, arts and crafts booths and sportsman booths. The fair opens on Friday, April 13th at 5 p.m. and closes Sunday, April 15th at 6 p.m. The blessing of the fleet will take place on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Attendees can also dig into some local food including jambalaya, stuffed pistolettes, crawfish kickers, gumbo and much more. The music lineup includes Ryan Foret and Foret Tradition, The Gordon Bradberry Band, Jr. and Sumtin Sneaky, and finishing it off with Waylon Thibodaux on Sunday. See the full schedule of events at www.grandisle.com or contact Brian Barthelemy at 985-6657833 or Dana Bradberry at 985-397-2269 for more information. ___________________
Lockport Am. Legion serving plate lunch
Lockport American Legion Post 83 is serving a plate lunch for $8 a plate from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Monday, April 16th. Included in the lunch is Hamburger steak, cream potatoes, gravy, green beans and a cup cake for dessert. For advance orders, please call Linda at 532-6786; Eleanor at 232-1484; Gary at 688-8637; or Christina at 413-2198. In order to be guaranteed a lunch, please call in orders no later than Wednesday, April 11th. Orders of 5 or more can be delivered. __________________
Last chance to register for R.A.D. Self Defense class
First Baptist Church of Lockport will host R.A.D. ladies self-defense classes on May 7, 8, 9 from 6-9 p.m. Sponsored by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Dept., participates must attend all three nights in order to complete the course. Cost is $10 payable on the first night of class. Deadline to register is April 15. Contact First Baptist Church of Lockport at 985-532-2047 to register. ___________________
Average price of US gas rises 8 cents, to $2.74 a gallon
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline shot up 8 cents a gallon over the past two weeks to $2.74. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday the increase was driven primarily by rising crude oil prices. The current gas price is 30 cents above where it was a year ago. The highest average price in the contiguous 48 states was $3.63 in the San Francisco Bay area. The lowest was $2.37 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The average price for diesel fuel rose three cents, to $3.04. ___
Ntl. WW2 Museum: 100,592 visitors set 1-month record
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The National World War II Museum says it has shattered its record for the number of visitors in one month. The museum in New Orleans says 100,592 guests checked out its displays during March. That’s up 18 percent from the 84,858 visitors who set the previous record in March 2017. A news release says nearly 6.5 million visitors and more than 715,000 students have come to the museum since it opened
on June 6, 2000. President and CEO Stephen Watson says going over 100,000 visitors in a month is a major milestone for the museum. It currently has five pavilions with two more planned. A conference center hotel is also in the works. ___
The boards that paid the most in salaries were the Public Service Commission, the Tax Commission, the Gaming Control Board, the Louisiana Lottery Corporation Board of Directors and the Board of Tax Appeals.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana has more state-created boards and commissions than any other Southeastern state. A Legislative Auditor’s Office review found Louisiana had 464 boards and commissions for the financial year that ended June 30. The auditor’s office says the panels spent $1 million in board member per diem expenses, $1.6 million on salaries and $1.5 million for travel. Much of the money comes from fees or other dedicated sources. The Advocate reports the annual audit found the number of boards is down from 485 panels recorded in 2013. Nineteen boards were deemed inactive.
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 10 this week to 1,003. At this time a year ago there were 839 active rigs. Houston oilfield services company Baker
Audit: Louisiana has more state boards than neighbor states
Information from: The Advocate, http://theadvocate.com
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Oklahoma gains 5 rigs as US rig count rises to 1,003
Hughes reported Friday that 808 rigs drilled for oil this week and 194 for gas. One was listed as miscellaneous. Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Oklahoma added five rigs. New Mexico tacked on three, while Kansas and Texas each gained two. North Dakota, Ohio, Utah and West Virginia increased by one each. Louisiana lost two rigs, while Alaska, Colorado, Pennsylvania and Wyoming dropped one each. Arkansas and California were unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May of 2016 at 404.
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Austin From 1-A
headaches from time to time. Austin also started saying that he felt tired and he did not want to eat. Just not wanting to eat should have been a sign because he had a great appetite. When he would eat, he would vomit and turn pale, so we thought it could have been a virus, but after Austin vomited, he felt good. It was very strange because it was not all the time. Then it got to the point he could not keep anything at all down. We noticed bruising on his body and red blotches on his forehead. I took him to the doctor thinking it was something simple and just a few hours later he was airlifted to Children’s Hospital to later find out he has TCell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. When we arrived at the hospital, his blood count numbers were very bad. Some numbers were lifethreatening.” The American Cancer Society states, “Most chemotherapy drugs affect cells in the bone marrow. This commonly leads to low blood cell counts, and can sometimes put a person at risk for life-threatening infections or bleeding.” For this very reason, it is imperative Austin have transfusions when his blood counts are compromised. This is where the community comes in. Blood donors are vital to Austin’s treatment regime, and the family is praying that Lafourche residents will be willing to donate at an upcoming fundraiser. “Austin will be treated aggressively with several different chemo medications … some given through his central line/port and some injected in his spine during spinal taps. This entire process will take a total of three and a half years. We will spend the first three weeks in the hospital. Then we will be going back and forth to the hospital weekly for chemo, spinal taps, and bone marrow tests. We are now three weeks into his treatments and he has already had to be given six units of blood and two units of platelets,” Paige stated. Through it all, Austin’s high spirit has not faltered. “No matter what happened to Austin in his life, and he has been through a lot, he is always smiling. He is always happy and has the kind of smile that lights up a room. From day one, Austin always has a great spirit about all of it. He told me he was not worried about his blood stuff because he knew God’s got this. I feel a peace about it also,” said Paige. Abadie went on to say, “I just want to thank Ms. Andree Leblanc, FNP-C at Lady of the Sea for ordering the blood work on Austin. I know she saved his life. I would like to thank the staff at Lady of the Sea hospital and everyone at Children’s Hospital for everything
Animals can’t speak for themselves. It’s our duty to be their voice, especially when they are victims of abuse. REPORT IT! Don’t hesitate to voice your concern to the proper authorities when you suspect or see abuse of any kind. Contact the sheriff’s nonemergency number at 798-2255 to ask someone to check out suspected abuse or neglect. Remember … animals depend on us for their safety, comfort and care. Don’t be afraid to speak out!
they have done for Austin and our family. We were treated like family. Everyone there is so amazing.” There is a long road ahead of the Abadie family due to the nature of the disease. Treatment and blood transfusions are costly. To defray these costs, the family and members of the community are putting together a blood drive and plate lunch fundraiser. Lunch will consist of jambalaya, fried fish, and dessert for a cost of $10 a plate. The blood drive will take place in conjunction with the lunch fundraiser at the Community Bible Church located at 14757 E. Main Street in Cut Off on Saturday, April 21 from noon to 5 p.m. If you would like to pre-order food, contact Austin’s aunt, Heather Abadie at 985-665-7784 or heathersuptowninterior@gmail.com. Advanced sign-ups are needed for those who want to donate blood. For more information, to volunteer or sign up to give blood, please contact Heather at the number/email above or Church Secretary Lisa Plaisance at 985-6323077.
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It has detrimental effects on women’s spending power in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The wage gap contributes greatly to the country’s high rates of poverty and income inequality and is especially punishing for women of color. Nationally, white non-Hispanic women are typically paid 79 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men, black women 63 cents and Latinas 54 cents. Asian women are paid 87 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men, although some ethnic subgroups of Asian women fare much worse. The wage gap for mothers is 71 cents for every dollar paid to fathers. “Equal Pay Day is a disturbing reminder that women overall have had to work more than three months into 2018 just to catch up with what men were paid in 2017, and black women and Latinas must work consider-
ably further into the year,” said Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership. “The wage gap cannot be explained by women’s choices. It’s clear that discrimination contributes to it – and equally clear that it’s causing grave harm to women, families and the country. Lawmakers have not done nearly enough to end wage discrimination based on gender and race; to end sexual harassment, which impedes women’s job advancement; to stop discrimination against pregnant women; to advance paid family and medical leave and paid sick days; and to increase access to highquality, affordable reproductive health care. If our country is to thrive, we must root out bias in wages, reject outdated stereotypes and stop penalizing women for having children and caring for their families.” Measures that would increase the minimum wage, eliminate the tipped minimum wage and strengthen protections against sexual harassment in the workplace include Congress passing the Paycheck Fairness Act, The Fair Pay Act, and The Healthy Families Act, among others. In addition, Ness noted that state lawmakers can help address the wage gap by passing laws that prohibit employers from asking about salary history and protect employees from retaliation if they discuss pay. The private sector plays a role
as well, and companies can help level the playing field by increasing pay transparency, limiting the use of salary history and using standardized pay ranges in hiring and
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the wage gap at the national level, in the 25 states with the largest numbers of black women and Latinas who work full time, and in all 435 congressional districts.
On March 23, family, friends and former co-workers of Charles Louviere gathered at Lady of the Sea Hospital to dedicate a Memorial Plaque in his name to be displayed in the Lab waiting area of the hospital. Charles was part of the Lady of the Sea family for 35 years, and during that time, he remained highly dedicated to the hospital and the patients being served. Pictured above are members of the Charles Louviere family with the Memorial Plaque.
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Engagements
Richmond - Baudoin
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Richmond announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Maci Beth Richmond, to Devin Matthew Baudoin, son of Darren Baudoin and Shelly Angelle. The wedding will take place in early May.
5-Generation Family
Guidry – Pecanty
Mr. and Mrs. Dean and Rachael Guidry of Cut Off, announce the engagement of their daughter, Christie Lynn to Heath Allen Pecanty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Michele Pecanty of Baton Rouge, LA. The wedding will be held in late April in Larose.
50th Wedding Anniversary
David and Elaine Duet
David and Elaine Duet celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, February 24, at their home in Larose. The event was hosted by their children, Dana Griffin, Danielle Plaisance, Daniel Duet and Dru Guidry and their families. The couple married on March 2, 1969 in Galliano, LA.
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Happy 100th Birthday
Pictured is the five-generation family of great-great grandfather Alexander Billiott, great-grandmother Debra Richardelle, grandmother Dorena Borne, mother Victoria Borne, and baby Alexander Anselmi.
On March 1, Mary Rose Broussard celebrated her 100th birthday
digging into the details of next year’s spending plan, some Republicans on the Finance Committee also pushed back against the governor’s perspective. Sen. Sharon Hewitt, a Slidell Republican, said
“there’s absolutely no guarantee” lawmakers will agree to taxes to fill budget gaps. Sen. Jim Fannin, a Jonesboro Republican, suggested the Edwards administration was asking for too much money.
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In a Facebook video, Henry said he thinks the gap can be cut to $380 million, though he hasn’t explained how he would accomplish that. The Appropriations Committee is expected to release its recommendations for next year’s spending plan within a week. Edwards criticized suggestions that Harris floated to use $150 million in unbudgeted cash from this year to pay an extra month of Medicaid payments, lessening financial obligations next year. The governor described that as a shortterm gimmick and said he will veto a budget that contains any such maneuvers. Edwards is pushing for lawmakers to end the regular legislative session early, to hold another special session aimed at replacing the expiring taxes, after a special session in February failed to generate any money amid a tax negotiation meltdown in the House. Without replacement taxes, Edwards said deep slashing would hit health services, public colleges, the TOPS tuition program and public safety services. “Inaction risks the health and lives of too many of our most vulnerable citizens,” he told the Senate Finance Committee, which later heard of health care programs proposed for elimination if deep cuts are levied. House Speaker Taylor Barras, a Republican, has said he supports a shortened regular session and plans for a second special session. But Barras hasn’t committed to a calendar proposed for making that early adjournment happen. As senators started
among 226 family members and friends. Mary Rose was born on March 1, 1918 and is mother to 6 children; grandmother to 26; great-grandmother to 52; and great-great grandmother to 21. Facebook friends and family asked for 100 cards for her centennial birthday and Mary Rose received 250 cards from the community and friends from out of town, some coming from complete strangers. “We’re growing government in this state quicker than our revenue is growing and quicker than we’re producing the quality jobs,” Fannin said. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
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HOMES
House For Sale: East 40th Street, boarders the Community Bible Church; 290’x476’ lot; 2 story home; 2 bedroom, 2 bath, extra large living room area with 45x60 storage building/shop; by appt. only. 985-213-9239. _________________________
LAND
Lot for sale: 150x86 located on U-turn at West 48th and West 49th. $25,000. Call Antoinette at 637-7723. _________________________ Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985-6651449. _________________________ Lot For Sale: 80x119 with 10x20 shed; located down Country Village, near Lockport; asking $22,000. Call 985-5328280. _________________________
FOR RENT
Apartment for rent: 2 br.; 1 bath; washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator. $600/month plus $500/deposit. No pets. FMI Call 985-665-7621. _________________________ House for rent: LA 1 Cut Off. 3 bed, 1 ba. Good neighborhood. Call 691-1367 for details. Leave voicemail. _________________________ For Rent: One bedroom, one bath apartment on Hwy 3235 in Golden Meadow offering appliances, washer and dryer. Water is included. $525/month and $525/deposit. Six month lease required then month to month. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985637-6258. _________________________ House for rent: 2 bedroom /1 bath; utility room; washer/dryer. Located in North Larose. $800/mo and $800/dep. Sign a 1-year lease. No pets/no smoking. Taking applications. Call 985-856-0017. _________________________ House for rent: 4 bed, 2 bath. Fenced in back yard in Galliano. No smoking, no pets, background checks. $850/mo and $850/dep. 985-475-7272 or 985-637-7273. _________________________ House for Rent: Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom; Cut Off/ Galliano area; $1200/month; $700/deposit; water and gas paid; Contact 985-258-0243 or 985-632-6188. _________________________ House for rent: 294 East 37th St. Utilities included. 1 or 2 bedroom. $600/month, $600/deposit. Call 985-278-7498 or 985-258-8479. _________________________ Beautiful Apartment for rent: 1 bedroom; 1 bath. Completely remodeled, new central heat and cool, hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, large back yard shaded with trees, cemented parking, very quiet and secure Luxury apartments. Must see to appreciate. For an appointment call 985-637-8399. _________________________ House for rent: in Galliano. 2 bed; 1 bath. Living/kitchen combo and loft. Partly furnished, has shed and covered carport. FMI call: 985-475-7763 or 985637-7763. Located at West 190th St. House 125. _________________________
Are you here from out of town and need a nice, clean, comfortable and affordable place? Then don’t look any further! If you are single, family, worker, company, fisherman, or anyone else looking for short-term or long-term housing, we have what you need. All of our places are furnished with a full kitchen. We also have camper lots and a new fish cleaning station with a full bath. A fully stocked store in walking distance. The nicest laundry mat around. Pets are allowed. Come be another one our satisfied customers. Call Tommy at 985-637-4133.
House For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, located in quiet neighborhood in Cut Off; has new stove and fridge; unfurnished; newly remodeled; open floor plan; covered carport; $600/month, $600/deposit; month to month; no pets; no smoking; Call 632-4122 Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm or 985-227-2555 from 12pm to 8pm. _________________________ Townhouse Apt#3 for Rent: 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath; 151 West 124th Street; taking applications; new appliances; grass cut; quiet neighborhood; $600/month, $600/deposit; Call John at 985414-2633. _________________________
MERCHANDISE
Exmark, 42” O-turn mower: Paid $2,979.70; asking $2,000. 8 months old. 33 hours on engine. Call 985-696-1183. _________________________ Mausoleum For Sale: Behind Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Holds one coffin and one urn. $5,000. Call 985-6961261. _________________________
CAMPERS
Travel trailer for sale: Grey wolf 2011 Model 28BH with slides. Sleeps 8. Asking $7,500. 504-453-9867. Call after 5 p.m. _________________________
WANT TO BUY
We Pay Cash for Gold, Silver and Diamonds Bayouside Flea Market, 14567 Hwy 1., Cut Off. Call Dallas at 985-677-1061 or Tom at 985227-2470. _________________________
GARAGE SALES
Garage Sale: 311 East 25th Street; Friday, April 13 at 7am. Garage Sale: Friday, April 13 from 9am to 2pm. NO EARLY BIRDS! 196 East 18th Street. Lots of craft supplies. Womens clothes (plus size and regular), kitchenware, home décor and more. Cancelled if weather severe. _________________________ En Pointe Dance Academy Indoor Garage Sale: Books, clothes, toys, appliances, etc. 18190 West Main Street, Galliano. Saturday, April 14 at 8am till. _________________________ Open House Furniture Sale: 4145 Country Drive, Bourg. Thursday and Friday from 8am to 4pm, Saturday from 8am to 12pm. _________________________
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MLS 124895: This 3BR, 2BA home is in move-in condition. It has a large carport, huge garage and is in a great neighborhood - 153 East 29th St. (old nursing home street). Priced just right at $169,900! Call Addy Legendre for a showing!
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Large open garage sale starting on Jan. 11th until all gone. Open from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. on all weekdays. Lots of everything. School clothes; crafts; knick knacks; baby clothes from newborn to 2T - $.50; baby stroller; tubs; jackets; lots more. 363 West 54th Street, Cut Off. _________________________ Really BIG downsizing sale: Saturday, April 14th from 8 a.m. till 1 p.m. 137 W. 175th St in Galliano. Plenty of women’s clothes (all sizes and styles), brand name handbags and shoes, some men’s clothing, lots of home décor and kitchen ware, home gym equipment, gun cabinet, paintball gun (don’t tell my husband), pet supplies and kennels, even the 8 x12 shed goes… seriously. Will have food and drinks, so come make the vay ya. _________________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, April 12 and Friday, April 13 from 9 a.m. til at 240 Ledet Lane, Larose (under the old Intracoastal Bridge) Lots of everything. _________________________ Garage Sale: 250 West 25th Street, Larose (behind LCO). Saturday, April 14 from 8am till 2pm. _________________________ Large Garage Sale: Thursday, April 12 at 17926 West 167th Street. Lots of craft items and knick knacks. Come check us out. _________________________ Garage Sale: 185 East 74th Place. April 11, 12, 13 from 9am to 4pm. Spring over to some great sales. Everything new and all reduced to ½ off the marked price. Don’t miss these great bargains. Weather permitting. _________________________ Garage Sale: 373 Chester Lee St. Wednesday from 12 to 5pm; Thursday from 8am to 2pm; fresh gumbo file; peach trees; lots of boys clothes, infant to 3t; high chair; walker; carseat; winter clearance clothes; toys and more. _________________________ Garage Sale: 376 Chester Lee St. Wednesday 12 to 5pm; Thursday 8am to 2pm; womens name brand clothes, shoes, purses, mens shorts, perfume, home décor, curtains, lamps, dishes, pot set, high chair, wood rocker, double headboard and frame, night stands, patio set, BBQ grill, fishing poles, fish tank, tents, Polaris gun stand, 30’ hose, aluminum window, vintage doors, and lots more. _________________________ Garage Sale: 136 Willow D Street, Larose. Thursday, April 12 from 8am to 2pm; lots of merchandise; most merchandise is brand new; everyday items, household, novelties, Mardi Gras, seasonal. Too much to list. _________________________ Multi Family Garage Sale: Thursday, April 12 from 8am till. Above Intracoastal bridge on 308, 144 Buchannan Street. Ladies, juniors and boys clothes; lots of home décor, dishes, toys, etc; Early birds welcomed Wednesday after 5pm. _________________________ Garage Sale: 17449 East Main, Galliano; Thursday, April 12 from 7am to 4pm; a little bit of everything. _________________________
HELP WANTED
Bluewater Rubber, Galliano location, is now hiring Salesman, Galliano Store. Individuals with ability to multi task in a fastpaced environment. Oilfield/ supply sales experience preferred. Will train for industrial rubber and hydraulic hose specialty sales. Benefits: paid holidays/ vacation, group health, life and disability insurance and 401k. Applications/resumes accepted at 1131 Barrow Street, Houma, LA 70360 or email c.labauve@bluewater.com. EOE. _________________________
Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-693-4316. _________________________ Heather Landry Photography: Looking for 2019 SENIOR REPS to represent Heather Landry Photography for the school year of 2018-2019! Deadline to apply is April 30, 2018. Only 2 Seniors from each high school will be selected to participate. To apply, please e m a i l hlandryphotog@yahoo.com. _________________________ Salon U Is looking for an experienced hair stylist, nail technician or massage therapist. Call Rosalyn at 696-4540 or 5322305. _________________________ Transport/Flatbed Driver: Fulltime Class A drivers with TWIC card, Haz Mat and Tankers endorse needed. Applicants must have a clean driving record and be able to pass a DOT Physical and drug screen. Steady work (50+ hrs/wk) with excel. benefits: Pd hosp, credit union, monthly gas allowance, quarterly bonus, retire plan and many more. Fuel delivery exp beneficial, not required. Breaux Petroleum, 237 N. Barrios Street. Lockport, LA. 985-5323358. Hrs: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. _________________________ Help wanted: Part time bartenders, experience required. Apply in person , no phone calls please. At Apple Inn; 12436 W. Main, Larose. _________________________ Crew Member, Shift Managers and assistant manager needed. Now hiring all shifts. Apply in person at Quiznos. 5375 Hwy 308, Mathews. _________________________ Bluewater Rubber, Galliano location, is now hiring Warehouseman. Duties include cutting gaskets, pulling orders, assembling hydraulic/ industrial hoses in addition to numerous other warehouse duties. WILL TRAIN. Benefits: paid holidays/ vacations, group health, life and disability insurance and 401k. Apply in person at 1131 Barrow Street, Houma, LA or email c.labauve@bluewaterrubber.co m. _________________________ Superior Shipyard is looking for a certified manual/ hydraulic crane operator that is willing to operate a fork lift, bobcat, cherry picker and perform other task in a shipyard setting. Apply in person at 20987 Hwy 1, Golden Meadow. _________________________ The Greater Lafourche Port Commission will accept applications for SIX summer roustabout positions. Eligible applicants must be registered college students and must complete a job application. 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 7 during regular office hours at the Commission office, 16829 East Main, Cut Off. FOUR of the roustabout applicants will be selected by a drawing from all approved applicants at the Commission Office on May 9. Alternated 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 on the Port website at www.portfourchon.com under News & Events>Employment Opportunities and at the GLPC office. The GLPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. _________________________
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Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________________ 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 985-696-5174. _________________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________________ 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 985-3976254 or email curtis.orgeron1279@gmail.com _________________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________________ Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985258-7645. _________________________ Concrete Construction Patios. Driveways. Houses. Metal Buildings. Free Estimates. No job too large or too small. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at (985) 209-5552 or (985) 258-6047. _________________________ HeatherLandry Photography: Now accepting 2018 High school senior bookings at an affordable rate. Please visit www.heatherlandryphotography.com or call/text 985-2785792. _________________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Mata’s Construction Company LLC: Concrete work: House slabs, driveways, patios, sidewalks, a/c pads, parking lots, etc. Call Carlos Mata at 504-236-6140 or 985-258-6473. Licensed and insured. _________________________ Melancon’s Carpentry: 25 Plus years exp. Honest tradesman. Cabinetry; finish work; frame work; etc. Remodeling or new projects. Call 985-6964157. _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________________ DreamScapes Lawn and Landscaping Grass cutting, weed eating, hedging, tree trimming and removal, landscaping, flower bed weeding and mulching, pressure washing, ETC. 985-2789533 or 985-278-3831. _________________________
SERVICES
We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________________
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MLS 126947: This 3BR, 2BA home sits on large 70’ by 30 arpent property. It features a spacious living room/ kitchen area with all new appliances, a detached workshop with A/C office. 18674 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. Priced just right at $235,000!
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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 985-6770474 or 985-677-2526. _________________________ Evan Concrete Construction: House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-677-2959. _________________________
NOTICES
POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________________
OBITUARIES
LOIS A DOTSON
Lois A. Dotson, 76, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 10th from 11:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. Lois is survived by her sons, Scott Rodrigue, Sr. (Joyce), Kurt Rodrigue (Genie), Troy Rodrigue and Lester Rodrigue, Jr. (Brandy); daughter, Donna Clark; stepson, David Dotson, III (Tara); sister, Ellen Anselmi; 18 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, David Dotson, Jr.; parents, Wamosh and Pearl Anselmi; daughter, Julie Rodrigue Hebert; brothers, Clarence Anselmi, Juan Anselmi and Mickey Anselmi, Sr.; grandson, Roger Clark, Jr. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. _______________
LINDA CHERAMIE
Linda “Ninny” G. Cheramie, 69, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away April 8, 2018. Visitation will take place at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow on April 12, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. with burial following in Cheramie Cemetery. Mrs. Linda is survived by her daughters, Monica Cheramie and Stacy Vega; grandchildren, Taylor Anderton, Reed Anderton, Tally “T.C.” Cheramie, Josh Vega, and Eric Vega; great grandchildren, Kamryn, Ella Grace, Evalyn Rose, Amyri, and Kardae; sisters, Gail Johnfroe and Gloria Cheramie; and godchild, Chad Guidry. Mrs. Cheramie was preceded in death by her son, Tally Cheramie; parents, Lionel and Evella M. Guidry; brothers, Nosse Guidry and Leffery Guidry; sisters, Doris Gisclair, Lena Rousse, Annabelle Verdin, and her twin Brenda Guidry; and godchild, Dale Shadell, Sr. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ________________
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PHYLLIS NORRIS
Phyllis Marie Jambon Norris, 65, died in Greenville, Tennessee on March 3, 2018. A graveside service will take place on April 14, 2018. The graveside service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Golden Meadow Catholic Church cemetery. She was survived by her husband, David Norris; one son, Michael Andrews; sisters, Polly (Max) Borden, Mary Lee (Maurice) Wymore, Paulette LeBlanc; brothers, Jude (Corinne) Jambon, John Jambon, and Jay (Lettie) Jambon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michel and Edna Mae (Terrebonne) Jambon; brothers, Michael Jambon, Mark Jambon, Dean Jambon, Phillip Jambon, and Richard Jambon. ____________________
Danos launches charitable foundation
Through a combination of corporate giving, employee donations and volunteerism, the Danos Foundation has established its own charitable foundation providing funding to worthy nonprofit organizations and projects in the community. The grant issuing arm of the Foundation, Danos GIVES, has already dispensed nine grants totaling $39,750 to charitable causes in several different locations where the company conducts business. One such cause is the Girls on the Run Bayou Region – the Foundation is helping fund a program for underserved girls in the Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes’ foster care system. The Foundation has also approved a grant request from Refuge Services of Lubbock, Texas, to help
deliver equine-assisted therapy services to area children and their families. Other groups receiving grants this year include the Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana; the Cooper Life Fund, The Haven and Hope Extreme of Houma; Larose’s New Life Counseling Center; the McMains Children’s Development Center in Baton Rouge and Monahans Kids Zone in Midland, Texas. “We’ve always strived to fulfill our core purpose of honoring God and solving big challenges for our customers and communities,” said Mark Danos, owner and executive. “With the launch of our Foundation, we can maximize our charitable activities to make an even bigger impact in the areas where we live and work.” Danos is encourag-
ing 501(c)3 or 170(b) non-profit organizations that benefit education, healthcare, environmental or welfare initiatives in the areas where the company conducts business to apply for a grant. Applications are due by August 31, and awards are presented the following January. Danos GIVES is funded by employee contributions with addi-
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tional support provided by the company. Interested groups should visit the Foundation’s webs i t e , www.danos.com/foundation, to learn more about the grant application process. The Danos Foundation also awards money to approved nonprofit organizations where Danos employees volunteer their personal time.
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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 proven guilty.
APRIL 3, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Cody Dantin, 30, Thibodaux. Possession of firearm/carry concealed weapon by convicted felon (Felony). Theft (Felony). Aggravated flight from an officer (Felony). Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. APRIL 4, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Dontrell Bryant, 50, Raceland. Possession of hydrocodone. Resisting an officer (Misd). Turning movements and required signals. Possession of crack cocaine less than 28 grams (Felony). Operating veh. with suspended license; other offenses. Harold Dean, 30, Houma. Violation of protective orders (Misd). Geraldine Lee, 66, Thibodaux. Violation of protective orders (Misd). Otis Morris Jr., 45, Napoleonville. Contempt of court. Duc Nuyen, 58, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.
Justin Samanie, 26, Houma. Fugitive warrant for Lafourche Parish Council. Violation of probation/parole. Possession of marijuana 1st offense (Misd). Resisting an officer. Simple battery (Misd). Crystal Sanchez, 34, Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony). Herbert Simmons Sr., 41, Lockport. Fugitive. David Williams Jr., Belle Rose. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Amy Cortez, 41, Thibodaux. Failure to drive on right side of road. Possession of marijuana 1st offense (Misd). Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony). Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Possession of amphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony). Golden Meadow Police Department Shawn Cole, 40, Golden Meadow. Fugitive. APRIL 5, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jovi Boudreaux, 23, Raceland. Fugitive. Mary Brieden, 40, Houma. Distribution of methamphetamine (Felony). Tail lamps required. Eddie Caldwell, 55, Raceland. Theft (Felony). Theft by shoplifting (Misd). Theft by shoplifting (Felony). Delvin Edmond, 27, Thibodaux. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd).
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Driver must be licensed. Prohibited acts-schedule I. Resisting an officer (Misd). Turning movements and required signals. Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine (Felony). Dwayne Neil, 53, Chauvin. Illegal possession of stolen things (Misd). Trapper Pellegrin, 39, Cut Off. Fugitive. Cheyane Stone, 27, Cut Off. Violation of probation/parole. Rydell Washington, 34, Kenner. Contempt of court. Mary Brieden, 40, Houma. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Misd). Golden Meadow Police Department Cy Griffin, 22, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Warrant/bench warrant. Melissa Guidry, 55, Golden Meadow. Domestic abuse aggravated assault. APRIL 6, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Eddie Caldwell, 55, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole. Crystal Duplantis, 33, Houma. Fugitive. Diamond Howard, 31, Houma. Fugitive. Tajahaonna Sylvester, 20, Raceland. Contempt of court. Simple battery. Penny Bourg, 46, Montegut. Violation of probation/parole. Kenneth Johnson, 53, Raceland. Violation of protective
orders (Felony). Max Matherne, 30, Raceland. Aggravated flight from an officer (Felony). Speeding (1-10 miles over). Theft (Felony). Trevor Robinson, 47, Operating a veh. with suspended license; no license issued. Turning movements and required signals. Possession of marijana 1st offense (Misd). Possession of cocaine less than 28 grams (Felony). Triton Theriot, 17, Raceland. Possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Juwan Vedol, 18, Possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Resisting an officer (Misd). David Williams, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Golden Meadow Police Department Joshua Lafleur, 33, Galliano. Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine (Felony). Illegal possession of stolen things (Misd). Light required on license plate. Contempt of court. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Possession of suboxone (Felony). Driving under suspension. Brent Terrebonne, 47, Golden Meadow. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony). Gregory Burden, 34, Baton Rouge. Contempt of court. Brandon Chaisson, 28, Bourg. Contempt of court (3
By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
rell said the force in a shooting could cause severe injuries. He said he spoke with his two brothers, who are police officers, and they described how the impact of a bullet on Kevlar vests has broken bones and created other physical damage. “It’s not a Captain America shield,” Morrell said. “I don’t want to mislead parents in thinking this actually solves the problem.” Walsworth replied: “If it saves one child, that’s all that I care about. I’m hoping that this backpack never needs to be used.” Louisiana lawmakers have introduced several bills in response to the Florida school shooting. Several Republican legislators proposed to allow concealed handguns at schools and the arming of teachers or other school officials. Democrats, meanwhile, proposed bans on assault weapons and other gun restrictions. The bulletproof backpack bill has gained the most traction of the proposals so far. Measures to allow Louisiana teachers to carry guns at schools or to let armed civilians act as school security guards have failed to win support. ___
Louisiana Senate agrees to lift ban on bulletproof backpacks
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana students would be able to carry bulletproof backpacks, if House lawmakers support a proposal that easily passed the state Senate on Monday. Republican Sen. Mike Walsworth, of West Monroe, lamented that he was pushing the legislation, saying he “never thought in my remote dreams or nightmares that we would have to have this.” But he said the February shooting at a Florida high school where 17 people were killed prompted the measure. Louisiana law currently bans wearing or possessing body armor on school property. Walsworth said the backpacks, which he said cost between $100 and $200, could offer some protection to students if a shooter is on campus. Senators voted 34-2 for the proposal, sending it to the House for consideration. Democratic Sen. J.P. Morrell, of New Orleans, opposed the bill. He said Walsworth was “very well-intentioned,” but the measure would give parents a “false sense of security.” While the backpack could stop a bullet, Mor-
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CTS). Anthony Cortopassi, 33, Houma. Contempt of court. Rochelle Gisclair, 24, Golden Meadow. Prohibited acts-all schedules. Improper supervision of minor by parent/legal custodian (Misd)-2 counts. Johnny Morris, 31, Cut Off. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Chris Robichaux, 58, Raceland. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Misd). Driving on roadway laned for traffic. Jessica Eymard, 52, Golden Meadow. Prohibited acts-schedule II. License plate light required. Turning movements and required signals. Prohibited acts-schedule IV. D.W.I.-2nd offense (Bac .08 to .15) (Misd). Thibodaux Police Department Shelikka Phillips, 35, Resisting an officer. Contempt of court. Obscenity. Loron Smith, 26, Schriever. Contempt of court. APRIL 7, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Tonya Bergeron, 51, Houma. Contempt of court. Kion Caldwell, 28, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Violation of probation/parole. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endergangerment (Felony). Contempt of court (3 CTS). Jerry Puckett, 52, Houma. Ossession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony). Annette Raley, 51, Golden
Meadow. Fugitive. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Dan Use, 55, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole. Jai Fonseca, 28, Lockport. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony). Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Thibodaux Police Department Kimberly Green, 36, Thibodaux. Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon (Felony). Disturbing the peace-engaging in a fistic encounter (Misd). Golden Meadow Police Department Trinity Bergeron Jr., 22, Houma. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Lockport Police Department Ronnie Hancock Jr., 39, Lockport. Aggravated assault with a forearm. Mark Tastet, 28, Lockport. Aggravated assault with a firearm. APRIL 8, 2018 Thibodaux Police Department Shamika Every, 28, Fugitive. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Alan Hebert, 48, Raceland. Fugitive. Chelsea Jones, 26, Thibodaux. Illegal possession of stolen things (Felony). Contempt of court. James Maddox Jr., 43, Raceland. Contempt of court. Steven Matherne, 30, Houma. Violation of probation/parole. Shona Orgeron, 48, Larose. Contempt of court.
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