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Diaper bill back on the radar
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By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As Louisiana’s financial picture improves, legislative leaders are proposing to increase spending on their own agencies by $12 million next year, even as they sit on hefty multimillion-dollar surpluses for which they have no immediate plans. The budget proposal for the House, Senate, legislative auditor and other offices that work for lawmakers would spend $107.6 million in the 2019-20 financial year that begins July 1. That’s up from $95.5 million this year. Legislative leaders downplayed the size of the recommended increase as they discussed their proposal at a budget hearing Tuesday, not mentioning that nearly all legislative agencies would see more money available for spending next year. The spending plans come in two parts: the budget bill filed late Wednesday by Republican House Speaker Taylor Barras that would allocate $97.6 million and a separate, annual $10 million earmark for legislative agencies enacted in 2008 that’s not included in the bill’s tally. See Budget Page 5-A
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By Hunter J. Lovell LSU Manship School News Service
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Charlene “Bro” Breaux and her helper bunnies were at it again this year. The Lockport native, who routinely gives of her time and resources to help the town’s needy, was at it again this Easter, giving away 150 baskets to less-fortunate kids, 17 to kids with special needs, 75 bags for the older kids, and 46 special baskets for some of the town’s elderly residents. And Bro’s nowhere near being done as she’s already started on her Christmas list.
Lockport Food Festival has new venue, but offers the same fun
The Lockport Food Festival, also known as La Fete Du Monde, will be held at a new venue, at least for this year, at the Lafourche Parish Pavilion and Visitor’s Center, 4484 La. 1 in Raceland. The family-friendly event brings the best of Cajun food fare, nonstop fun, and several music genres this weekend, April 26-28.
Wayne Bourgeois Jr., director of the Festival and president of the Lockport Fire Department, said that the plan is to move the festival back to Lockport as soon as a new venue is completed, a new recreation facility that’s currently under construction in Lockport Heights. “Over the past couple of years attendance has been dropping,” Bourgeois said. “We’ve had lots of rain and lots of issues with that. Parking has become an issue. It blocks off people’s houses.” Despite the venue change, the festival is still all about Lockport, co-sponsored by the Lockport Volunteer Fire Department, Lockport Rotary Club, Lockport Lions Club, Knights of Columbus Council 3054, Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum and the Town of Lockport. It is a major fundraiser for all of them. “All of these organizations take the monies that they make and bring it back into Lockport in one facet or another,” Bourgeois said. See Festival Page 3-A
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BATON ROUGELouisiana lawmakers signaled support for legislation that would exempt diapers and feminine hygiene products, including tampons, from state sales tax. The so-called “tampon tax” or “diaper bill” is back on the radar. The bills were filed by Sen. J.P. Morrell, DNew Orleans, who received a lot of pushback in 2017 when he introduced similar proposals. Both bills — one to exempt the products from state tax and the other to give local government the option to exempt them from local taxes — are co-sponsored by Rep. Walt Leger III, D-New Orleans. Low-income families and poor people often struggle to afford health and wellness products, which are currently taxed at the regular rate. “There are moms that can’t afford diapers,” Morrell said. “They have to go basically to a food bank for diapers to provide diapers for their children. Diapers are expensive, and if you’re paying 30 to 40 bucks for a large pack of diapers, you’re paying $3 to $4 of tax on top of that. For some of these low-income families that makes or breaks the bank.” See Diaper Bill Page 3-A
Nicholls Police Chief announces his candidacy for Sheriff
Current Nicholls State University Police Chief and Lafourche Parish Councilman for District #5, Craig M. Jaccuzzo, a resident of Bayou Blue, has Craig Jaccuzzo officially announced his candidacy for Sheriff of Lafourche Parish. Jaccuzzo, a 29.5-year veteran law enforcement officer has been the Police Chief at Nicholls for the past 15 years. During his tenure as Chief, Jaccuzzo has had tremendous sucSee Jaccuzzo Page 3-A
Blessing of the Fleet … The annual maritime tradition of the Blessings of the Fleet will be held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow this Sunday following a fishermen’s mass at 9 a.m. A family fun day will follow. The blessings are held in hopes of a safe and prosperous upcoming shrimp season. Pictured is Fr. Henry Sebastian at a past blessing.
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Wednesday, April 24, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
La- Terre Master Gardener’s announce annual Plant Sale
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Open Door Revival selling popular seafood fondue
Open Door Revival Center will be serving its popular seafood fondue, tossed salad, corn and a dessert on April 26 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. __________________
U.S. Census Bureau jobs available in our area
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting people in our area to assist with the 2020 Census Count. These are temporary jobs, including census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff and supervisory staff. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. Citizen and have a valid Social Security number. Pay rate in our area is $18 per hour for enumerators and $20 per hour for supervisors. To apply, visit 2020census.gov/jobs, or for more information call 1-855-JOB-2020. ________________
St. Vincent de Paul conducting sale
St. Vincent de Paul is conducting a fill a bag for $2 sale. The sale will begin on April 29 and end on May 3. The store is located on 2nd Street, next to Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose. __________________
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The La-Terre Master Gardener’s Annual Plant Sale will be held Saturday, April 27 at the LSU AgCenter Building, 115 Texas Street, Raceland from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vegetables and plant propagated by members will be available for sale in an air-conditioned facility. Plants will be clearly labeled with growing instructions. Plenty of free parking. Master Gardeners will be there to answer gardening questions. __________________
S.L. Bantam Football and cheer conducting early registration
South Lafourche Bantam football and cheerleading will be holding early registration on April 25th and 30th from 6-7 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center Lobby. Cheer registration is $30. A fundraiser will be held in May to cover cost of the uniforms. Football early registration is $30 and $60 after May 31st. FMI - please call Heather at 985-2785792. __________________
Lousisiana Lions Camp continue to accept applications
Applications for a summer vacation full of fun for special needs youth in the South Lafourche and Grand Isle areas are now being accepted by the Golden Meadow Lions Club. There is no cost to the parents for the campers one week stay. The camp is in its 62nd year of operation and is located 6 miles north of Leesville in central Louisiana. For more information contact Lion Curt Boudreaux at 632-6177 or visit the camp website at www.lionscamp.org.
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Analysis: Louisiana governor’s legislative agenda polls well By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — If Gov. John Bel Edwards wanted validation for the priorities he’s pushed since taking office three years ago, an annual survey of public opinion in Louisiana provided it, suggesting the governor’s aligned with state residents on many of his core issues. Medicaid expansion, a minimum wage hike, teacher pay raises and a rewrite of criminal justice laws proved popular in the Louisiana Survey, a public opinion poll conducted annually for 18 years by the Public Policy Research Lab at Louisiana State University’s mass communication school. And those are all areas the Democratic governor has championed. The numbers shouldn’t be interpreted as an assurance that Edwards, running for a second term in the Oct. 12 election against two Republican challengers, is unbeatable at the ballot box. But the survey is a reminder that the incumbent governor will be a formidable opponent for GOP contenders Ralph Abraham, a thirdterm congressman from northeast Louisiana, and Eddie Rispone, a Baton Rouge businessman making his first bid for elected office after years as a hefty political donor. On the Medicaid expansion program, 76% of residents approved of Edwards’ signature achievement. The governor expanded Louisiana’s Medicaid program in 2016 to give gover nment-financed health insurance coverage to thousands more nonelderly adults, mainly the working poor. More than 500,000 people have enrolled. Republican lawmakers repeatedly hammer the expansion as wasteful, pointing to audits that show millions in estimated spending on people who don’t appear to be eligible. But the program appears popular in their party as well. While Medicaid expansion was stronger with Democrats, the LSU poll data shows 57% of Republicans also had favorable opinions of the policy. In another area, support for a rewrite of Louisiana’s criminal sentencing laws during Edwards’ tenure — which expanded probation and parole opportunities and reduced sentences, mainly for nonviolent offenders — grew from 61% last year to 70% in 2019. The law changes passed in Louisiana won bipartisan legislative support, and President Donald Trump has advocated for similar adjustments, likely explaining the 14% in-
crease in support this year among Louisiana’s Republicans. The issue has split Republican elected officials in the state, however, with U.S. John Kennedy, Attorney General Jeff Landry, and Abraham criticizing such law changes as threats to public safety. Edwards and other supporters say the overhaul cut Louisiana’s spending on prisons and ended its tenure as the nation’s highest incarcerator per capita. Among debates in this year’s legislative session, Edwards appears to have public opinion on his side for two of his main objectives, raising Louisiana’s minimum wage and boosting teacher salaries. While both may be popular with the public, the teacher pay proposal is much more likely to pass the Legislature than a minimum wage hike. The poll showed 88% of Louisiana residents support teacher pay raises. Edwards proposed a $1,000 raise for K-12 public school teachers and a $500 salary bump for school support staff, such as cafeteria workers. The proposal appears to have widespread support among lawmakers and is expected to win passage. But while 81% of Louisianians (including nearly three-quarters of Republicans) said they support an increased minimum wage of $8.50 an hour, Republicans have helped defeat such measures for three years straight. Edwards’ push to raise the minimum wage to $9 an hour seems on track for the same fate this session. The Louisiana Survey polled 917 residents aged 18 or older from Feb. 15 through March 7, with a margin of error of plus or minus 4.6 percentage points. Findings from the survey, released in six parts since April 2, weren’t all good news for Edwards, particularly on taxes. Nearly half of residents think Louisiana’s personal income tax rates have increased, even though that’s not true. The governor and lawmakers did raise sales taxes, and about half of Louisiana residents think that rate is too high, up from 32% in 2016. Those aren’t great numbers for Edwards, whose opponents want to keep taxes front and center with voters. More broadly, only 47% of residents say Louisiana is heading in the right direction. That figure’s up from 39% a year ago, but it’s not a sign of strong confidence in government and its leaders. ___ EDITOR’S NOTE: Melinda Deslatte has covered Louisiana politics for The Associated Press since 2000. Follow her at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
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My name is Rosie Griffin and for Christmas 2018, I decided that I wanted to help someone, maybe even help a group of people. So I called South Lafourche Nursing Home. I was transferred to Mrs. Connie and asked what I could bring to the residents there. She said they needed personal items like shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, tissue, etc. I went there with four large Christmas bags full of personal items and gave them to Mrs. Connie. I started to look around and saw some very lonesome people, hungry for affection and company. Some I knew and some I didn’t, but I went to all of them and hugged and kissed them. The smile on their faces and the gleam in their eyes broke my heart. When I went to my vehicle I cried and right then and there, I decided I would do something about it. They think God blessed them by my visits, but I told them that I was the one being blessed. I asked my friend, Linda Rousse, to come with me to visit them. When we got there, she asked what should she do, and I told her just to introduce herself and it will go great from there, and it did. I requested on Facebook for donations of used games and puzzles. By the next day so many
of my friends wanted to donate money. Now what do I do? I felt so overwhelmed knowing that all of you trusted me so much. Thank you so much. Linda and I went to United Community Bank in Larose, and they helped us open an account, which is free, and gave us some advice on things. Linda and I both put in some money once the account was open. Donations can be sent to the bank. I needed help to do this, as I prayed to God and asked Him to send me more souls to help. He sent me four wonderful ladies who are caring, compassionate, honest, loving and very friendly, Linda Rousse, Donna Reding, Chrisy Rousse and Stecey Bathelemy. Our community has always helped those in need. God blessed this bayou with great people. Donations are being accepted. We will keep records of donations, what was bought and the expenses. We will have a meeting once a month to discuss what can be done to generate money on a consistant basis. You can donate money to Linda Rousse or Rosie Griffin at United Community Bank, 13386 West Main St., Larose; Account number, 10064855. Any amount would be appreciated, but if you can’t or don’t want to donate, then a visit to the nursing home is worth more than money. Rosie Griffin Cut Off
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Carnival rides, auctions, raffles games, arts and crafts booths, and other activities will take place, but it is still all about great food and music. The usual favorites will be available — hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, crawfish etouffee, chicken and sausage gumbo and white beans, among many others. This year’s musical lineup includes Sheauxdown, Category 6, Tet Dur, the Travis Thibodaux Band, the Chase Tyler Band, Nonc Nu and Da Wild Matous and Pepper Jelly. There will also be a 5K race starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27. Registration is $30, or $35 on race day, and begins at 7:30 a.m. at the St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Register at www.runsign up.com. Admission to the festival is free, and one $55 fee allows unlimited entry to all the rides all weekend. Contact the Lockport Town Hall at (985) 532-3117 for more information or visit their Facebook page.
Diaper Bill From 1-A
Thanks to a bipartisan compromise last year that prevented part of the state’s sales tax from expiring, Louisiana lawmakers
from both parties may have more room to make tax exemptions like this now. If Morrell’s bill becomes law, Louisiana’s sales tax would no longer apply to baby diapers as well as tampons, menstrual pads and sanitary napkins, pantiliners, menstrual sponges and menstrual cups. Estimates on how much tax exemptions for diapers and feminine hygiene products would cost range from $9 million to $10 million in tax revenue annually. Under the state constitution, necessities such as prescription drugs, groceries and utilities are already tax exempt. “The state should not tax things that are not luxury items,” Morrell said. “For me, it’s kind of offensive that we don’t tax Viagra what we tax tampons because you physically cannot function in polite society without tampons. And it’s not like babies are allowed to run free bucknaked from the waste down until they’re potty trained.” If approved by lawmakers, the public would vote on the state tax exemption in a statewide referendum later this year. Not all proposals gained as much traction. The Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs also discussed whether to direct a portion of the 0.45-percent sales tax that was extended last year to the
Transportation Trust Fund to pay for road and bridge projects. A bill proposed by Barrow Peacock, RShreveport, was deferred 5-3 after Democrats argued against any amount being siphoned away from the State General Fund. Department of Revenue Secretary Kimberly Robinson — a member of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ cabinet — emphasized the administration’s opposition to Peacock’s bill. Robinson said that though the administration acknowledges the need for infrastructure improvement, Peacock’s move to siphon hundreds of millions of dollars from the general fund would cripple the budget. “Right now we are trying to get a budget for this year that funds teacher pay raises and additional revenue,” Robinson said. Edwards has proposed a $1,000 increase in pay for teachers across the state.
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cess with overhauling a police department and its services. Jaccuzzo was instrumental with establishing the university’s first full service emergency notifications system, its campus wide security camera program while making Nicholls one of the safest universities in the State and the Nation. Within his tenure, Jaccuzzo was able to build a police department during a time that the university received some of its largest budget reductions in history during Gov. Bobby Jindel’s administration. Prior to becoming NSU Police Chief, Jaccuzzo worked for the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office since the age of 18. Over the next 14 years, he worked his way up from a Communications Deputy, Patrol Deputy, Sergeant and Lieutenant. During his time at the Sheriff’s Office, Jaccuzzo was recognized and remembered for his work in the public housing and Section 8 communities of the parish during the height of the
crack-cocaine epidemic. Here, Jaccuzzo implemented a community policing philosophy that resulted in a reduction of the overall crime rate in his communities by 80%. Some of Lafourche’s highest profile arrest of individuals responsible for selling drugs or committing violent crimes in the parish was arrested by Jaccuzzo. As a result, he was recognized by the VFW in 1995 as Officer of the Year, by Sheriff Craig Webre in 1996, with a Distinguish Service Award, in 1998, with the Sheriff’s Star Award (employee of year), at the same time by WDSU for Making a Difference in his communities. In 2001, he was awarded a Life Saving Award and the National Award of Merit by the National Sheriff’s Association. Jaccuzzo is a 1989 graduate of Central Lafourche High School, 2001, 2003 and 2010 graduate of Nicholls State University, 2014 graduate of University of Louisiana, Monroe and 2016 graduate of Northwestern State University. He has an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor’s Degree in Government, a Master Degree in Higher Education Administration, a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration and a Post Graduate Concentration in 21st Century Terrorism and Global Intelligence. Jaccuzzo also teaches at Nicholls State University, Fletcher Technical Community College and at the local police POST Academies. Jaccuzzo stated he is running for sheriff because it is time for a change. The sheriff’s office is in need of new positive leadership and
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Barras’ legislation doesn’t mention the $85 million in surplus cash that state legislative offices have socked away over the years, according to audits. “We really hadn’t put our heads together as to how that money should be spent,” said Republican Senate President John Alario. “I believe it’s important for the legislative branch and the judicial branch to maintain some surpluses in case a future governor was not as favorable to the legislature and decided to try to influence the legislative and judicial branches by holding back their money.” When questioned about the surplus in interviews, lawmakers have said the House and Senate should maintain some cash reserves, but Alario also has talked about using portions of the money for construction projects, such as a possible legislative office building and repairs to
the Louisiana Capitol building. For their annual operations, legislative leaders reviewed details of the spending proposals at a Tuesday meeting. But they only talked about a portion of the proposed increase, new dollars for the Legislative Auditor’s Office that reviews spending by government agencies and a small increase for the Legislative Fiscal Office that analyzes the financial impact of bills. They didn’t break out how the other increases would be divvied up. Alario said the House and Senate have had to absorb the costs of seven special sessions since 2016, all dealing with the state’s financial problems, along with the rising price tag for retirement and health care benefits. Legislative agency leaders have described shrinking workforces, even as demands have grown higher. The House and Senate will have new lawmakers to train and an
The Catholic Community Center is participating in the new online giving program, Bayou Gives, on Tuesday, April 30th. The CCC is a volunteer organization located at 9108 East Avenue A in Galliano, which provides compassionate relief to those experiencing a financial crisis. CCC services all at-risk vulnerable propulations, with free human services to address hunger, lack of adequate clothing, lack of life saving medicine, etc. CCC also makes a special effort to serve elderly, disabled and chronically ill individuals. CCC serves people from the Valentine Bridge southward to Grand Isle. Please visit www.bayougives.org, click on Participating Organizations, click on View All Participating, scroll down to Catholic Community Center, read the profile and click donate.
organizational session to hold in the upcoming budget year as the new term of office begins after elections, Alario noted. The proposed increases come as lawmakers also are considering spending boosts across several agencies of state government, after reaching a seven-year tax deal last year that stabilized state finances and ended repeated cycles of budget gaps. Lawmakers also are proposing a nearly $10 million increase for the judicial budget, which covers operations for the Louisiana Supreme Court, appeals courts and other state court expenses. The proposal would boost spending to $183 million, as the Supreme Court also maintains a surplus pegged at nearly $58 million, according to its most recent audit. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
Hearing aid and equipment program provided by Lighthouse Louisiana
L i g h t h o u s e Louisiana offers a free service in Lafourche Parish. Their Deaf Services may potentially help residents through the hearing aid and equipment program managed through the state. These two programs are free of charge to low income residents, per the state of Louisiana. If any questions, please call Tiffany Pounds at 504-8994501 ext 266.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Early voting ends Saturday for May 4 election
Early voting this week will run through Saturday, April 27, for an election set for May 4. Appearing on the ballot parishwide are four millage renewals to help pay for Lafourche Parish Consolidated School District. Proposition 1 is a 10-year, 7.49 mill property tax renewal to be used for the school’s general maintenance. This proposition has been renewed nine times to date. Yearly revenue estimate from this proposition is approximately $7.2 million, beginning with the year 2020 and would remain in effect for a period of ten years, until 2029. Proposition 2 is a 10-year, 7.49 mill property tax renewal to be used for the payment of salaries of teachers and all other employees of the District. This proposition has been renewed four times to date. Yearly estimated revenue is approximately $7.2 million, beginning in 2020 and would remain in effect until 2029. Proposition 3 is also a 10-year, 7.49 mill property tax to be used for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating school buildings in the District (including paying the cost of operating and maintaining the airconditioning facilities) and providing funds to cover the depreciation of this equipment. This proposition has been renewed four times to date. Yearly revenue estimate is approximately $7.2 million beginning in 2021 and would remain in effect until 2030. Proposition 4 is a 10-year, 2 mill property
tax for providing additional support to public elementary and secondary schools in the District, in particular to pay the District’s unfunded obligations for the retired employees of the school system. This proposition has been renewed one time to date. Yearly revenue estimate is approximately $1.9 million. The tax will begin in 2022 and would remain in effect until 2031. “We are very proud to be the 3rd highest ranked academic school district in the State of Louisiana and attribute this success to the outstanding staff members in all capacities of our district,” said School Superintendent Dr. Louis Voiron at a recent Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce event. “Together, we can all make a difference to improve the lives of children, and in turn, create a bright future for our parish as a whole.” Some voters will also
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Wednesday, April 24, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
HOMES
For Sale: One building with 2 apartments and lot. Each apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Lot has trailer with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Lot has 1 shed. 410/412 West 14th St., Larose. Asking 45,000 OBO. Call 985-2589691. _________________________
BUSINESSES
Warehouse/office for rent: 2000 sq. ft. warehouse with office located on HWY 308 near East 63rd St. in Cut Off. Bayou side is available if needed. Price is negotiable depending on how/what used for. Please call 985-691-3104. _________________________
FOR RENT
House For Rent: 232 East 2nd Street, Larose; 3 bedroom, 1 bath; $900/month, plus deposit; no smoking inside; no pets; appliances included; lawn care provided; large, roomy, very nice and well kept inside; easy walk to Larose Regional Park/ Civic Center; (985) 632-3984 or (985) 696-0825. _________________________ 2 Houses for rent: in Galliano, 2 bed, $600/mo and $400/dep.; 4 bedroom, $1,000/mo and $500/dep. Call 475-6386 FMI. _________________________ 2 Houses For rent: One 3 bedroom, 2 bath, newly remodeled; large yard; carport; laundry room; appliances included; located on East 75th St; $1300/month, $800/deposit plus utilities. ALSO, House for rent in Cut Off on West Main St., near South Lafourche Bridge; $1200/month, plus utilities and $800/deposit. Call 985-2580243 _________________________ 4 Apts for Rent: Each 2 bedroom; newly remodeled; partially furnished; Cut Off area; FMI Call 665-1220. _________________________ For Rent: One bedroom house; couple or single only. No pets, no smoking. Located between West 136th and 137th St. $500/month, $500/deposit. Call 258-6277. _________________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath trailer in Larose on private lot; $750/month. FMI Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath trailer; Larose; $550/ month, water included; Call 985-6861838. Available May 1. _________________________ For Rent: Now accepting applications for 3 bedroom, 1 bath trailor. Grass cutting service included in rent. Quiet neighborhood. Big yard. Located on Buchannan Street in Larose. $800/month with $650/security deposit. Call 985-677-0606 after 5 p.m. _________________________
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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.
Trailer for Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath; washer/ dryer and all appliances included; some furniture; 316 East 36th Street; $700/deposit; $700/rent; no pets; 985-691-3052. _________________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath; living room/ kitchen combined; central A/C, heat; laundry room; carport; good neighborhood on private property in Cut Off; Phone: (985) 632-7959 or (985) 856-7495. _________________________ Apartment For Rent: Furnished; one person in Cut Off area. No smoking, no pets. Call for application 985-691-6122. _________________________ For Rent: Single person, studio apt. no pets/ no smoking; background checks; all utilities paid; lawncare provided. $425/month; $425/deposit. Call 985-6377273 or 985-475-7272. _________________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms on West 34th Street in Larose. Taking applications, will be available in May; no pets; no smoking; quiet neighborhood; $850 monthly and $850/deposit. Call 985-6377922. _________________________ Apt For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath; $375/month plus utilities; Raceland/ Mathews area; no pets; 985-537-9259. _________________________
MERCHANDISE
Peach Trees: for sale! 412 E ast 73rd Place, Cut Off. Call 985-691-9466. _________________________ Sinker Cypress Wood For Sale: 1”x16”x16ft - $5 per ft. 1”x16”x16ft – Pecky Cypress $13 per ft. Dark and beautiful. Call 504-628-1707. _________________________
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Used cars: I pay top dollar for used cars. Will pick up free of charge. Call 985-637-3536 FMI. _________________________ Looking to purchase fur bearing traps. Call Jimmy at 232-6970. _________________________ We Pay Cash for Gold, Silver and Diamonds Bayou Side Flea Market, 14567 Hwy 1, Cut Off. Call Dallas at 985-677-1061 or Tom at 985227-2470. _________________________
GARAGE SALES
2015 Red Hawk by Jayco Class C 31’, sleeps 10 2 slide outs Perfect condition Asking payoff price
Call (985)696-1984
Huge Multi- Family Garage Sale: Thursday, April 17 from 7am till at 183 West 123rd Street. Men, women and children clothes and shoes, all sizes; lots of everything; household items; home décor; etc. Early birds welcomed on Wednesday after 4pm. _________________________ Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday, April 25th and 26th from 8:00 a.m. till. Located 344 Providence Ave. Highland Subdivision, Hwy 3235. High end and brand new items, furniture, etc. All proceeds go to Love Africa Missions. _________________________
NEW LISTING
MLS 152006: This 5500 sqft. 17 room home sits on 2.84 acres of land at 11578 Highway 1 in Larose. It has 7,000 total lsq. ft. and LOTS of extras. It’s priced right at $599,000! Call Lisa Plaisance for a showing!
985-691-4947 200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107 Since 1916
Garage Sale: Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25 at 168 East 39th Street; lots of brand name clothes, kids clothes, house décor, nick nacks; all stuff has never been at a sale yet. Early birds welcomed. _________________________ Yard Sale: Wednesday, April 24 from 8am to 5pm at 193 East 16th St, Larose. Lots of name brand clothes, sofa set, couch, desk, entertainment center, knick knacks, stroller, Ford console, dog cage, lots more. _________________________ Garage Sale: Saturday, April 27. Located at 146 Louis St., Larose, next to Truck Stop from 7am till. Early birds welcomed on Friday from 5-7pm. _________________________ Garage sale/ Moving Sale: 156 St. Pierre Drive, Larose. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 25, 26, 27. Everything must go. Lots of collectables and designer clothes, etc. Christmas decorations; prom gowns; lots of new stuff. _________________________
HELP WANTED
Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-693-4316. _________________________ Attention: Are you a go getter looking for a rewarding career? Do you have automotive experience? Do you wish to be a part of a locally owned and operated environment where you can thrive and grow? If you said YES to the above, we want to hear from you! Lafourche Ford Lincoln is looking for Sales Professionals NOW! Please send your resume with “SALES PROFESSIONAL” in the subject line to ravet@lafourchemotors.com to schedule an interview. _________________________ Express Oil is hiring two selfmotivated and friendly oil tech/front office clerks. Must be able to work a POS system, have some computer and vehicle knowledge, and can also work well with others and the public. Come in to Galliano, 17632 W. Main, and fill out an application. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. _________________________ Southern Home Furnishings now taking applications for Delivery/Warehouse person. Must be 21 or older to apply, have a presentable appearance, clean driving record, able to lift heavy merchandise. Reliable, must have good customer service skills. Apply in person @ Southern Home Furnishings, 14814 West Main St., Cut Off. No phone calls. _________________________ A C Marine, Inc. is currently accepting applications for 100 Ton Inland Captain. Benefits offered; must have towing endorsement, TWIC card and be able to pass a drug screen. FMI call 985-637-2482. _________________________ B & B Hardware is looking for a salesclerk and shop maintenance warehouse worker. Apply within at West 17th St. in Larose. _________________________ SBL Construction is hiring drivers. CDL Class B with air brakes. FMI call Frank @985665-1220. _________________________ Provisions Energy and Marine Support now is the following: Class A truck driver, $20 per hour and Class B truck driver, $15 per hour; Apply in person at 505 N J Theriot Road, Golden Meadow (Fourchon) or call (985) 396-4480. Vacation, holiday, paid tolls. _________________________ Navigator/Surveyor Wanted for work on Trawl Boat. Must be familiar with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Navigation experiences a plus, but not required. Contact B & J Martin, Inc. at 985-6322727. Email resume to navigation@bjmartininc.com. _________________________
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This 10,731 sqft building in the heart of Lockport sits right off LA Hwy. 1 in a heavy traffic area. Building sits on an 81’x235’ tract of land and offers lots of parking space.
The motivated seller has reduced the price drastically to $316,500.
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Call Addy Legendre for a showing!
985-691-3873 Since 1916
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K-Mar Supply Fourchon location is now accepting applications for all positions full time. Candidate must be a fast learner, can multi-task and selfmotivated. Apply in person @ 654 A.O. Rappelet Road, Fourchon, La 70357. NAPA, Next door to Kajun Truck Stop. No phone calls please. MUST SPEAK ENGLISH. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must meet TWIC Card requirements. Transportation available (to and from work) from our Cut Off location. _________________________ 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 6th during regular office hours at the Commission office, 16829 East Main, Cut Off, LA. FOUR of the roustabout applicants will be selected by a drawing from all approved applicants at the Commission office on May 8th. Alternates will also be selected. Maintenance personnel will select TWO roustabout applicants who worked the previous year. Applicants must provide proof of registration to a collegiate school. Preference shall be given to residents of the 10th Ward of Lafourche Parish. 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. _________________________ K-Mar Supply Fourchon Location is now accepting applications for Full Time Office Assistant. Candidate must be a fast learner, can multi-task and be self-motivated. Job duties include (but not limited to): Filing, computer data entry, balancing cash boxes, processing invoices, accounts receivables, answering multi-phone system and emails. Computer experience is a must. Apply in person @654 A.O. Rappelet Road, Fourchon, LA 70357. NAPA, Next door to Kajun Truck Stop. No phone calls please. MUST SPEAK ENGLISH _________________________ Cheramie Lawn Care and Landscaping hiring 2 full time positions. Must be able to pass drug screen and have a valid drivers license. _________________________ Experienced Driver Needed, Class B, 22ft mini float and Class A, 40ft mini float. Hazmat a plus, but not required. Call 985-278-8457. _________________________ Cash Magic Galliano is now accepting applications for Maintenance Associates. Please apply at 16816 LA-3235 Cut Off, LA. 70345. Are you looking to join an expansive company that offers competitive wages, benefits and a fun-filled, team-oriented environment? If the answer is yes, then Cash Magic is the place for you. We welcome you to come and apply in person at 16816 LA-3235 Cut Off, LA. _________________________
SERVICES
Low Cost Lawn Care and Pressure Washing. Free Estimates. Call Raymond at 985258-8577. _________________________ 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. _________________________ 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. _________________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-691-7570. _________________________
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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. _________________________ 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. _________________________ TRI-PARISH PAINTERS, LLC 985-258-6067 Professional Interior & Exterior Painting & Staining Services. Now offering pressure washing. Special projects welcomed! Professional in-house artist with over 40 years of experience. Ralf & Mary Cheramie, Owners & Operators. Call for your free estimate today!
Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Melancon’s Carpentry: 25 Plus years exp. Honest tradesman. Cabinetry; finish work; frame work; etc. Remodeling or new projects. Call 985-6964157. _________________________ B.U.D.S: Car detailing services available by appointment only. Best rates in town! References and testimony’s available upon request. Please give us a call at 985-278-5792 for your quote! _________________________ Need a Plumber? A.S.I. PLUMBING LLC Better Business Bureau Accredited with 9 years of experience in residential, commercial, new construction, remodels and repairs. We specialize in service calls including drain cleaning, repair/ replace plumbing fixtures, water, gas and drain line install/repair. We provide professional services at reasonable rates. Cards accepted. License LMP #7403. Call for your free quote: 985278-7925.
Evans Concrete Construction: House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-677-2959 _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________________ Pitre’s Pressure Washing and Inflatable Rentals Free Estimates. Free delivery and set up. Call 985-213-8035 or 985-278-9583. Look us up on Facebook. _________________________ C&C Laundromat, Inc. Open 24/7. Highway 3235, Galliano. 985-637-9767. _________________________
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. _________________________
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Storage Confiscation and Disposal: Larose Mini Storage, 12040 Highway 1, Larose, LA 70373. Storage #9: Dodie Morris, personal items. Storage #32, Joey Levron, personal items. Storage #42, Shawn Faulkner, personal items. Storage #117, Billy Irwin, Jr., personal items. Storage #120, Margo Dufrene, personal items. Please contact Larose Mini Storage at 693-3609 for immediate balance payment. If no contact, units will be confiscated by May 15, 2019. At that time your contents will be donated to charity or disposed of. _________________________
OBITUARIES
RUSSELL A. DANOS
Russell A. Danos, 69, a native of Galliano, La. and resident of Larose, La. passed away with his family at his side on April 17, 2019. Visitation was held Tuesday April 23, at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off, La from 6:00p.m. until 10:00 p.m. A service was held at 7:00 p.m. Russell is survived by his wife, Rena R. Danos; children, Toni Danos, Michael Guidroz (Tina), and Rachal Ezell (Joey); sisters, Gayle Griffin, and Mary Hollingsworth; grandchildren, Halen Dufrene, Jie Ezell, and Riley Boss; beloved fur-babies, King Rex and Lady Lilly. Russell is preceded in death by his parents, Nasime and Elizabeth Eymard Danos; brother, Gary Danos. Russell was a Member of Walter I. Lanier Lodge, Past Master of Walter I. Lanier Lodge, Past Patron of Lafourche Chapter 251 (OES), Jerusalem Shriners, District Grand Lecturer, perpetual at 4 Lodges; Knight Commander of the Court of Honor. In Lieu of flowers his wishes were donations to the Kidney Foundation of New Orleans @ (Kidneyfund.org) Samart-Mothe Funeral entrusted with funeral arrangements. __________________
FORREST TRAVIRCA
Forrest Anthony Travirca III, a native of Bay St. Louis, MS and resident of Lockport, LA passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019, age 72. Visitation was held at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, LA on Tuesday, April 23 from 5 until 8 p.m. and continued on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until noon. Funeral services was held at noon with burial followed in Holy Savior Cemetery. Forrest is survived by his wife of 52 years, Eleanor Seal Travirca; sons, Allen Sr. (Kathy), Forrest IV (Christina), Timothy (Terri); grandchildren, Allen Jr., Shelbi, Ethan, Emma, Lawrence, Jennifer, Mindy, Ryan, Tessie; great grandchildren, Somer, Rylee and Olivia; and his beloved dog, Beaux Jangles. He is preceded in death by his parents, Forrest Jr and Joan Travirca; grandparents, Forrest Sr. and Ester Travirca; brother, Micheal Travirca; and sister, Susan Travirca. Forrest was a Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Navy. He was a dedicated member of the American Legion holding positions of Department of Louisiana Commander and Judge Advocate along with 3rd district commander. He was also Lockport Post 83 commander for many years. Forrest was retired from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and federal marine agent. He was Scoutmaster for 25 years of Lockport Boy Scout Troop 332. He was loved by many and will be missed by all! Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. ___________________
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WELDON “COON” DUFRENE
Weldon “Coon” Dufrene, 74, a resident of Houston, TX and a native of Cut Off, La., passed away on March 21, 2019, with his family by his side following complications with Mesothelioma cancer. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 27, at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off from 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. with Mass at 11:00 a.m. following burial at Sacred Heart Cemetary. Weldon is survived by his wife, Melissa Dufrene; sons, Lance, Tim, Morgan and daughter, Marilyn Sweet; four grandchildren, Lauren, Devin, Austin, and Riley; one great grandchild, Kobi; sister, Diane Loupe and brothers, Terry and Tommy. He was born January 18, 1945, in New Orleans to the late Cestive and Emeda Dufrene. He graduated from Larose-Cut Off High School in 1963. Weldon touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity. He maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end.
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PEARL MACK
Pearl Mack, 58, born January 7, 1961, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Pearl was a native of Larose, LA, and a resident of Gretna, LA. Pearl donated her body to LSU Medical for research. She is survived by two brothers, Ronald and Donald Mack of Larose; three sisters, Perry Elzy (Joseph) of Raceland, LA, Beatrice Mack and Penny Mack of Larose, LA; and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Pearl is preceded in death by her parents, Muriel Mack, Jr. and Patricia Edwards Mack; brother Kevin Mack; niece Ebony Tiller; paternal grandparents Murial Mack, Sr., and Beatrice Boudreaux Mack; her maternal grandparents Joseph and Felma Edwards. Special thanks extended to everyone who played any roll in the life of Pearl and all of her care takers. A special thanks to Mrs. Shendell Jefferson who was Pearl’s guardian angel in her life. Thanks to everyone. The Mack Family
New Life Counseling offers discounted services to those in need
New Life Counseling has received two grants from the Bayou Community Foundation and the Danos Foundation titled “Access to Care”. With the help of these grants, New Life is able to offer counseling to the underserved population in our community. The grant specifically targets people whose income falls at or below the poverty line. If an individual is accepted under the grant, he or she pays $10 per counseling session. The grant pays the remaining portion of the bill. If you need further information to see if you qualify for one of these grants, call 985-6327797.
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Artificial reef to protect historic Native American mounds
MONTEGUT, La. (AP) — An artificial reef has been created near the Louisiana coast to protect several historic Native American mounds from erosion and rising sea levels. NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reports the Montegut reef was built this month by the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana and volunteers. About 200 tons of oyster shells were collected from New Orleans-area restaurants and repurposed to build the partially submerged reef. This is the second such reef built in Louisiana by the coalition, which started its oyster shell recycling program in 2014. In 2016, the coalition used about 4,000 tons of recycled shells to build a half-mile-long reef in St. Bernard Parish. Information Times-Picayune, nola.com
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Louisiana starts medical marijuana related research
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana State University’s first medical marijuana-related research dollars are paying for work aimed at treating epilepsy. GB Sciences, the contractor hired by the LSU AgCenter to grow therapeutic cannabis, provides $500,000 annually for marijuana-related studies, on top of its other payments to the university agricultural facility. The first research dollars from the contract will help finance ongoing studies done by AgCenter researcher Chris Green. He’s using zebrafish to help develop treatments for people who have epileptic seizures. The AgCenter says Green will expand that work to study the possibility of using parts of the cannabis plant to treat epilepsy. He’ll use compounds extracted from the plant flowers and buds that don’t produce the marijuana “high” caused by THC. Medical marijuana is under production in Louisiana and hasn’t yet reached patients. ___
Louisiana man gets jail time for threatening President Trump
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana man has been sentenced to three years and 10 months in federal prison for making threats against President Donald Trump. The U.S. attorney’s office in Baton Rouge says 63-year-old Henry Rayborn, of Baton Rouge, was sentenced Wednesday.
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A federal complaint filed in March 2018 says Rayborn made threats against the president while hospitalized in Baton Rouge. Rayborn had been taken there after police found him lying down in a public street. Court records say Rayborn told an investigating U.S. Secret Service agent that he “heard voices in his head saying kill Trump.” Rayborn was later found mentally competent to face the charges. He pleaded guilty in October to making a threat against the president. After serving his prison sentence he will serve three years of supervised release. ___
Crowd-funding drive for 3 burned African American churches tops $1.8M goal
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A crowd-funding drive to help rebuild three African American churches gutted by arson fires in Louisiana has surpassed its original $1.8 million goal. A spokeswoman for GoFundMe says in a Thursday email that people in all 50 states and around the world have made more than 35,000 donations. Donations totaled more than $1.97 million as of Thursday afternoon. The money is to be distributed equally among the three century-old St. Landry Parish churches: St. Mary Baptist Church, Greater Union Baptist Church and Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Fundraising surged after Monday’s Notre Dame Cathedral fire in Paris, as social media commenters urged people not to forget the plight of the black churches. A 21-year-old white man, Holden Matthews, was arrested in connection with the fires.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
$23M of Louisiana’s double-paid tax refunds recovered
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — More than $23 million of the tax refund overpayments Louisiana made in March have been recovered. State revenue department spokesman Byron Henderson said Monday that the state has collected $23.4 million of the $26 million incorrectly sent to taxpayers last month. Work continues to collect the remaining dollars.
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Henderson says letters were sent to taxpayers who still owed money on April 15, telling them they have 30 days to pay the balance before they face interest and penalties. More than 66,700 taxpayers were doublepaid their state tax refunds in mid-March, in what state officials described as a computer processing error. In most instances, officials say the double payment was made through bank account direct deposits and debit card allocations that were quickly reversed.
Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to keep unattended vehicles locked
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is reminding vehicle owners to always lock unattended vehicles, especially overnight. Valuable items, including handguns, should also be removed and stored safely inside your home. “Nearly every vehicle burglary over the past few years has occurred due to vehicles being left unlocked,” said Sheriff Craig Webre. “Criminals are looking for easy targets and often attempt to burglarize many vehicles in one outing. It is extremely rare for a burglar to break a window or pry a door open to enter a vehicle unless they can clearly see something of value inside. By removing valuables and locking your vehicle, you dramatically decrease the chances your vehicle will be burglarized or stolen.” To ensure your vehicle is fully secure, double check doors to ensure automatic locks are working correctly. Ensure all windows are fully rolled up. Never leave a car unattended while the engine is running. Additionally, con-
sider installing exterior lighting and surveillance cameras on your property, including where you park your vehicle. Lights will act as a deterrent, but cameras can help identify suspects if anything is stolen. “Be smart about crime prevention,” said Sheriff Webre. “While there is no way to guarantee you will not be a victim of a crime, following these simple routines will greatly reduce your risk of being victimized.” The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will continue to promote the “9 p.m. Routine” through its official social media outlets. This national awareness campaign began at the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office in Florida in 2016. The “9 p.m. Routine” encourages citizens to remove valuables from their vehicles, lock their vehicles, and lock their home each night at or before 9 p.m. each night before going to bed.
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Arrest reports
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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 18, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Darren Baudoin, 57, Cut Off. Aggravated battery with dangerous weapon. Travis Gray, 30, Raceland. Contempt of court. Eugene Guidry, 29, Violet. Contempt of court (4 cts). Rashon Maize, 22, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Cathy Miller, 46, Thibodaux. DWI (4th); possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles; careless operation. Taniqua Poindexter, 37, Gallinao. Contempt of court. Kevontae Price, 18, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Jose Rosales, 34, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Sharone Brooks, 24, Thibodaux. Battery of a correctional facility employee. Jordan Guidry, 33, Thibodaux. Possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles; DWI (3rd). Nolan Guidry, 42, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (2 cts). Kevin Perez, 27, Houma. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated; careless operation; operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses. Golden Meadow Police Department Stephen Dantin, 53, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Brandy Griffin, 31, Houma. Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Byron Vegas, 48, Cut Off. DWi (1st); speeding. APRIL 19, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Keith Arcement, 36, Thibodaux. Possession of firearm/ carry concealed weapon by convicted felon; violation of protective orders; aggravated assault with a firearm; illegal possession of stolen firearm.
Taro Gaudet, 21, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery. Tiffany Rodrigue, 29, Raceland. Contempt of court. Kyle Trosclair, 35, Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace; simple criminal damage to property. Gabriel Varnum, 34, Galliano. Possession of methamphetamine; fugitive; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Patricia Bradbury, 28, Thibodaux. Aggravated assault; resisting an officer. Louisiana State Police Morris Brickley, 59, Houma. DWI (1st); maximum speed limit. Golden Meadow Police Department Dustin Delatte, 20, Cut Off. Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offense. Thibodaux Police Department Whitney McIntyre, 29, Thibodaux. 2nd degree battery. Brent Plaisance, 40, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery; theft. Lockport Police Department Sheila McClintock, 47, Lockport. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. APRIL 20, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kassie Bella, 27, Larose. Contempt of court (2 cts); monetary instrument abuse. Jacob Chouest, 25, Larose. Possession of methamphetamine; monetary instrument abuse; contempt of court. Jules Daigle, 41, Houma. Contempt of court (4 cts). Brandi Estay, 34, Larose. Simple assault. Jimmy Lebouef, 37, Galliano. Simple burglary. Amber Turner, 37, Gray. Contempt of court (2 cts). Ahmad Williams, 19, Thibodaux. Aggravated flight from an officer; reckless operation with accident. Brian Daigle, 52, Houma. Contempt of Court. Louisiana State Police Chasity Hebert, 37, Cut Off. Driving on roadway laned for traffic; DWI (1st). Golden Meadow Police Department Danielle Hebert, 51, Leeville. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; contempt of court; possession of methamphetamine. Coby Schexnider, 34,
Raceland. Violation of protective orders. Thibodaux Police Department Jamon Herbert, 25, Labadieville. Contempt of court (2 cts); battery of a dating partner. Delvin Edmond, 28, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment; entry on or remaining in places after being forbidden. GLPC Harbor Police Christopher Guidry, 36, MS. Contempt of court (2 cts); violation of probation/parole. APRIL 21, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Khiry Daggs, 21, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery. Burnell Harris, 56, Raceland. Contempt of court (5 cts). Ciera Ledet, 33, Thibodaux. Possession of metham-
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GRAND ISLE PORT COMMISSION (herein referred to as the “Owner”) Sealed bids marked “Sealed Bid – Grand Isle Port Commission Pier and Bulkhead Repair” will be received at the Grand Isle Port Commission office located at 2757 LA 1, Grand Isle, LA 70358. Bids shall be addressed to the Grand Isle Port Commission and delivered to the GrandIsle Port Commission office located at 2757 LA 1, Grand Isle, LA 70358 no later than 12:00 P.M. local time on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Sealed bids to be marked “Sealed Bid – Grand Isle Port Commission Pier and Bulkhead Repair. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publically opened and read aloud at 12:00 P.M. local time on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Grand Isle Port Commission office located at 2757 LA 1, Grand Isle, LA 70358 The information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the office of Professional Engineering and Environmental Consultants, Inc., 1065 Muller Parkway, Suite B, Westwego, LA 70094,(504)347-1900 (Engineer) (mo@peecinc.com), and are open for public inspection between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A set of such documents may be obtained from the Engineers by prospective bidders upon payment of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00) deposit. This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R.S. 38:2212. An electronic set of Contract Documents, Technical Specifications and Drawings may be obtained by submitting a request to mo@peecinc.com. All questions must be submitted in writing by email to mo@peecinc.com. Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, formand subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appearasacceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. No bid may be withdrawn for at least forty-five (45) days after scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. Such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. All bidders must sign: (1) the Bid; (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety; (3) any Addenda issued; and (4) Bid Bond which MUST always accompany the bid in the correct amount.
phetamine; illegal possession of stolen things; possession of crack cocaine; contempt of court; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (3rd). Faustin Williams, 40, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Jorday Williams, 5, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Thibodaux Police Department Theresa Marroy, 40, Thibodaux. Unauthorized used of a movable. Connor Puetz, 24, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts). Louisiana State Police Quindon Shaquille, 21, Raceland. Contempt of court; DWI (1st) Lockport Police Department Jacob Terrebonne, 30, Lockport. Possession of methamphetamine; possession of marijuana (1st) A Corporate Resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation to sign the bid MUST accompany the bid, if the bidder is a corporation. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 3, 2019, at the Grand Isle Port Commission office located at 2757 LA 1, Grand Isle, LA 70358. Attendance of the Pre-Bid Conference is mandatory. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal Government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. The successful bidder will be required to execute the OWNER’S Standard Form of Agreement/Contract for construction together with the Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) working days after normal award of contract. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the GRAND ISLE PORT COMISSION AT 985-7872229 no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. The OWNER hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this Advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin or disability in consideration for an award. IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL. April 17, 2019 April 24, 2019 May 1, 2019
Investigation continues into Larose man arrested for sex crimes
An investigation is continuing into a man arrested for sex crimes earlier this month. Benjamin Holbert, 30, of Larose was arrested on April 8 after a juvenile victim came forward. Detectives are now asking the public to assist with the ongoing investigation. In March 2019, juvenile detectives began investigating a report that Holbert had inappropriately touched a juvenile under the age of 12. Through the course of the investigation, detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest. On April 8, detectives made contact with Holbert, and he was arrested. He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on charges of Sexual Battery (Forcible Fondling) and Indecent Behavior with Juveniles. He was released the following day after posting $10,000 bail. Due to the nature of the crime and investigation, detectives believe there may be additional victims. Any other victims are encouraged to
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contact Lieutenant Sean Scott of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at (985) 5324334. Anyone in the public with any general information on Holbert or any possible victims is asked to submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.
S.L. Bantam Football and Cheer will be conducting early registration this week
South Lafourche Bantam football and cheerleading league will be holding early registration on Thursday, April 25th and Tuesday, April 30th from 6-7 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center Lobby. Cost for cheer registration is $30. A fundraiser will be held in May to cover cost of the uniforms. Football early registration is $30 and $60
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