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Committee approves $6 million in school cuts
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Additional students charged after making more threats
By Holly Duchmann Daily Comet Staff Writer
Lafourche Parish’s Finance Committee unanimously voted Wednesday night to cut $6 million from next year’s budget, eliminating nearly 50 staff positions within the school district. To take effect, the potential cuts will have to be approved by the full School Board at its next meeting on March 7. The district will save $1.5 million, its largest savings, by changing the bus routes and cutting 28 of the district’s 135 bus drivers. The district will also not fill some administrative and staff positions that have become vacant or are expected to become vacant with retirements, resulting in an estimated savings of more than $500,000. By stopping staff performance pay for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years, the district would save $585,600. No teachers would be laid off. “I don’t like it, but I accept what you’ve presented,” committee member Ann Sanamo told Superintendent Jo Ann Matthews Wednesday night. Because of a decrease in sales and property taxes, the district had to find $6 million in spending cuts before the next school year, Matthews told the committee last month. See School Cuts Page 7-A
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There are lots of fundraising events going on this weekend. For you garage sale enthusiasts, the Lockport Ladies Auxiliary and Knights of Columbus are having their indoor garage sale on Saturday, March 3, beginning at 7 a.m. Beignets and coffee will be sold for breakfast and hotdogs and homemade chili with other items will be sold for lunch. Pictured above is Auxiliary member Marie LeBlanc folding clothes at a past sale. And for you bike and car enthusiasts, the 9th Annual Swamp Stomp Car and Bike Show will be held this Saturday at the Larose Civic Center. The event includes mini bike races, door prizes, Cajun cooking and vendor booths with a Bike Night and Cruise In on Friday night. Proceeds from this event benefit the Grant A Wish Foundation. Also, parish libraries are celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday with tons of activities beginning Thursday. Check out the lists of other local events happening this weekend on page 2-A.
Louisiana House delays tax votes amid partisan disagreement By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
Editor’s note: Legislative news is as of press time Tuesday morning.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A day after appearing to gain momentum on tax votes, Louisiana’s special session Monday again dissolved into squabbling, with the House at odds over what tax types should patch a nearly $1 billion hole in the state’s budget. House Republicans suggested demands from the Legislative Black Caucus threatened to derail any tax deal, while members of the caucus said GOP lawmakers were trying to balance the budget off the backs of the poor alone.
House Speaker Taylor Barras called out Gov. John Bel Edwards as doing too little to broker an agreement, decrying a “lack of direction” from the man who called the special session. “I think the governor and his team need to be a little bit more clear,” Barras said in a rare floor speech. The Democratic governor said the Republican leader’s claims were “disingenuous.” “We ought to be sitting here today figuring out how we maintain this momentum and get this process to a conclusion, to a successful conclusion. And I think that what the speaker did today does not bode well in our attempts to do that,” Edwards said. See Session Page 7-A
Teacher to get kidney transplant By JULIA ARENSTAM The Courier of Houma
HOUMA, La. (AP) — Looking at the two women sitting in a fourth-grade classroom at South Thibodaux Elementary, it’s easy to think they have been lifelong friends. But Lauren Lawes and teacher Jordan Starks met just two weeks ago as both their lives changed forever. Starks suffered from preeclampsia during her first pregnancy, giving birth to her son at 26 weeks in January 2016. The doctors said her kidneys were depleted, one at 12 percent of its normal function.
Not bad enough to start dialysis, Starks was placed on the transplant list at low priority. To this day, wrapping her head around the diagnosis can be difficult as she has no physical symptoms of her kidney failure and has lived a full life for two years. After a year of waiting, she heard nothing. Countless family members and close friends were tested, but none proved to be a match. Her nanny was the closest hope she had, but a devastating call told Starks she would have to keep looking. See Teacher Page 7-A
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Lafourche Parish Schools Superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Matthews announced detectives have charged a middle school student with Terrorizing, and three other students were charged with assault due to direct threats to other students on Thursday. As previously reported, a 12-yearold male student at Larose-Cut Off Middle School made a statement about bringing a weapon to school on Wednesday, February 21. During the initial investigation, detectives found the student was not in possession of any firearms, nor did he have access to any. He was initially admitted to a hospital for a mental health evaluation. As the investigation continued, detectives developed probable cause and obtained a warrant for the charge of Terrorizing. The child was released from his evaluation on Friday afternoon, and he was placed at the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Facility in Thibodaux. On Thursday, February 22, school administrators at Raceland Middle School learned that a 15-yearold male student planned to shoot and kill a female student. A school resource officer questioned the student who confirmed a plan to retrieve a firearm from his home and kill the girl. He was charged with Simple Assault and placed at the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Facility in Thibodaux. See Students Page 7-A
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Many deputies are now carrying naloxone injectors and tourniquets to be able to provide immediate treatment in an emergency. Naloxone, which is sold under brand names such as Evzio and Narcan, is used as a temporary antidote to treat an opioid overdose in an emergency. Naloxone blocks or reverses the effects of opioid medication, including extreme drowsiness, slowed breathing, or loss of consciousness. Tourniquets are devices used to constrict or compress a portion of an extremity when there is serious bleeding in which death is imminent due to blood loss. See LPSO Page 7-A
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Lafourche Shrine Club announces chili and cracklin cook-off
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CLHS holding a “Pray for our Schools” event
Central Lafourche High School will be holding a “Pray for Our Schools” event Wednesday, February 28 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. The purpose is to pray for our students and schools in Lafourche Parish. Ministers from various churches throughout the parish will be there to pray with us and for us. __________________
Draft Day for GM baseball league
Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken baseball and Girls Softball will be having draft day on March 3rd at 9 a.m. This will include registration, and a home run derby for every age group. One free entry for the registered child. A 13 and up home run derby will be held at 6 p.m. Followed by a parents vs coaches game. The draft is for both baseball and girls softball ages 4-15. Kids can register on draft day. Don’t forget your glove and a bat. ___________________
Lenten lunches served at LaSalette Center in GM
Parishioners of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church will once again serve a meal on Fridays in Lent in the LaSalette Center, located next to the church on LA 1. Lunch on March 9 and March 23 will consists of shrimp gumbo, rice, potato salad and crackers for a donation of $7. Shrimp spaghetti, corn and garlic bread will be served on March 2 and March 16, also for a donation of $7. Soft drinks and desserts will be available at an additional cost. Dine-ins and takeouts will begin at 11:00 and end at 12:30. Proceeds from the lunches will benefit Our Lady Helps Ministry, which was formed to help parishioners with emergency needs. Deliveries may be made to certain areas. To place an order on Friday morning, please call the LaSalette Center at 475-5886 by 9:00.
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Queen for Life Pageant being held this weekend
The Lafourche Shrine Club will be hosting a Chili and Cracklin Cook-off on Saturday, March 31, from 10 a.m. – till at the Larose Civic Center. Come out for food, fun, music, arts and crafts booths, and auction for the entire family. Bring your children for an Easter egg hunt, too! Entry fee is $5 per person for all the chili you can eat. Children under 12 are free. Teams of 4 will compete for the chili cook off. Cost is $75 and you must make 3 gallons of chili. Teams of 4 persons will also compete for the cracklin cook off for a $25 entry fee. You must be able to make twenty 1-quart bags. For more information contact Zachary Gisclair at 985-2094107 or John Gardner at 985-691-8304. __________________
A Queen for Life Pageant will be held at the Cut Off Youth Center on Sunday, March 4. Children’s pageant begins at 1 p.m. with the queen’s pageant beginning at 4 p.m. Registration for Children’s, $50; Teen, $75; Miss, $100; Ms., $75; Beb Ms., $75; Junior, $75. Participants may register on day of event. This is a contracted title. Must sign contract for one year with “Queen for the Fight” and “Deanna Smiles Relay Team”. For more information contact Pamela Savoie-Hebert at 9856 7 7 - 1 7 1 3 , pam_coyc@yahoo.com; or Angelle Babin at 985696-0561, after 6 p.m. Pick up or drop off forms at Bayou Chemical and Supply, 280 West 32nd St., Larose. __________________
Holy Savior Catholic Church’s Fundraising Committee will be selling Lenten meals starting at 6 p.m. on Fridays during Lent at the front porch of the rectory. The meals include white beans and rice, fried catfish, coleslaw and bread. The donation for the meal is $8. Desserts are also available for purchase. __________________
An Easter Bunny’s Mad Hatter Tea Party breakfast will be held at the Cut Off Youth Center on Sunday, March 4 at 8:30 a.m. There will be an Easter egg hunt, prizes, crafts, and pictures with the Easter bunny from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., along with breakfast/tea. Cost is $15 for breakfast/tea and one picture; $7 additional breakfast; and $8 additional Easter pictures. Pictures with all tea party characters are free with your own device. For breakfast registration, call 985-6937279. __________________
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Hispanic alcohol information school planned for Sat.
The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Hispanic Alcohol Information classes (a 6-hour class for court mandated DWI offenders only), from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 3rd. To enroll, please report to Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux, with court paperwork, picture ID, and $225 money order only. Hours of enrollment are Monday through Friday from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more information contact Bayou Council at 985-4460643.
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Larose KC announce Lenten meal for Fri.
The Larose Knights of Columbus will have a Lenten Meal for Friday, March 2. Menu is white beans, rice, fried fish, dessert and bread. Donation is $8 and a canned drink can be purchased for $1. We are located adjacent to the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Contact John Guidry 985-258-9916 for information.
Lockport Ladies Auxiliary garage sale set for March 3
The Lockport Ladies Auxiliary and the Knights of Columbus are having an indoor garage sale on Saturday, March 3, beginning at 7 a.m. Beignets and coffee will be sold for breakfast and hotdog and homemade chili with other items will be sold for lunch. ___________________
Concealed handgun course slated for Sat.
A Concealed Handgun Training Course will be held on Saturday, March 3, at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility located in Raceland. The class will begin at 8 a.m. and last until approximately 5 p.m. with a break for lunch. The actual ending time will vary due to class size. 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, contact Captain Lafate Day at (985) 449-4485 or email at lafate-day@lpso.net. ____________________
St. Vincent having store wide sale
St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store will be conducting a storewide sale starting Monday, March 5 through Saturday, March 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fill a 13 gallon bag for only $2 a bag. The store is located at 102 East 2nd St., Larose (Delta Farms Road). Parking is available in the Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church parking lot. __________________
Bayou Council offers Parent Ed. classes
The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services announces Parent Education Presentations at the Bayou Council Office in Thibodaux. It will be held on March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29th from 10 a.m. till noon. Admission is free and presentations are open to the public. No children allowed. For more information call 985-446-0643.
Letters and Opinions
Criminal justice reform can work
Critics of our criminal justice reform are consistently misleading the public, trying to make it look like we released a crime wave on the streets of Louisiana’s cities. It just isn’t so. One writer said we are putting the public at risk by granting early releases. That’s just fear mongering. Under no circumstances would I risk the safety of the community where I live with my family and where my children are now raising my grandchildren. Besides, most of these people were released only 60 days earlier than their normal release date. I have 30 years law enforcement experience – as a city police officer, Police Chief at Baton Rouge Community College and Southern University, and 27 years with the Louisiana State Police – including being appointed Superintendent of State Police by Gov. Mike Foster from 2000-2004. My record of commitment to public safety is clear. After decades of working in enforcement, I’ve seen the pitfalls and unintended consequences caused by overincarceration. It has destroyed families and created generational criminals. If we hadn’t done anything to break this trend, it would have only continued. Thanks to the people of my community, I now serve as an elected policy maker and have the opportunity to help make a real difference. No one has the expectation that with this reform crime is going to fall off the radar. We have a lot of work to do in the areas of prevention, rehabilitation and re-entry. Mental health
problems are a big factor in our state’s high incarceration rate. Sadly, Gov. Bobby Jindal systematically dismantled our mental health institutions. Now, people with mental problems are being sent to our jails, which are illequipped to address the kinds of problems plaguing many of those who turn to a life of crime. Due to Gov. John Bel Edwards and the bipartisan support that made Louisiana’s historic criminal justice reform possible, we are seeing a change. It’s true that 72 of the 1,900 who gained early release in November have been arrested again and a few committed violent crimes. But it is also true that more than 1,800 are living respectable lives and obeying the laws we all live by. Crime is not going away. Critics say our Criminal Justice Task Force and the state lawmakers who approved these reforms only did so to save money. That’s not true. Yes, we’re hoping to cut costs by not paying more to keep minor offenders behind bars than it would cost to send them to college. More importantly, though, we’re putting more JUSTICE in criminal justice. Rep. Terry Landry Lafayette
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s state utility regulators are demanding power companies return some of the largesse they’ve received from the recent congressional tax overhaul. Federal income tax rates are a consideration in calculating what utilities charge customers. The Public Service Commission says a 14 percent cut to tax rates businesses pay should force a lowering of the rates Louisiana residents are charged for utilities. The Advocate reports the commission, which often has partisan divides on issues, was unanimous in demanding the utilities return some of the tax benefit to their more than 2 million Louisiana customers. The Public Service Commission ordered its staff and company officials to find a way, by March 21, to give all of the savings from the cut in the federal corporate tax rate back to customers. ___
Interstate 10 bridge repairs starting in southwest Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Construction work on Interstate 10 in southwest Louisiana starts in a week. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that maintenance work on bridge expansion joints in Lake Charles to upgrade the interstate’s handling of traffic will last about four months. The project costs $8.5 million. Motorists are being advised to use Interstate 210 as a detour while the work takes place, or other local highways. To aid in traffic flow, the transportation department will use mes-
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Texas adds 3 rigs as US rig count increases to 978
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by three this week to 978. That exceeds the 754 rigs that were active this time a year ago. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes reported Friday that 799 rigs drilled for oil this week and 179 for gas. Among major oiland gas-producing states, Texas increased by three rigs, New Mexico gained two and Colorado, Louisiana, North Dakota, Ohio and Wyoming each gained one. Oklahoma decreased by two rigs and Kansas, Pennsylvania and West Virginia each lost one. Alaska, Arkansas, California and Utah were unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May of 2016 at 404. ___
Louisiana touts renewed production of 2 TV series
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s economic development department says two television series made in the state are resuming production, with multimillion dollar payrolls for state residents. The department says Delta Blues Productions LLC — which is part of Warner Bros. Entertainment — will produce a third season of “Queen Sugar” for the Oprah Winfrey Network. And, the department says in a Monday news release, the company has begun filming on the second season of “Claws” for Turner Network Television. The department estimates that “Queen Sugar” production costs for the third season will be more than $33 million, including nearly $9 million in resident payroll. Louisiana expenditures on production of the second season of Claws are expected to surpass $35 million, including $12 million in Louisiana resident payroll. ___
Parents in Louisiana charged after newborn found in trash
ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) — Police in Louisiana say the parents of a newborn have been charged after the baby was found in the trash. The Town Talk re-
ports 30-year-old Thelma Kirkland and 31-year-old Carl Hall were arrested Friday and charged with attempted first-degree murder. Police say the child is on life support. An Alexandria police statement says officers were called to a house on Feb. 21. Upon arrival, they contacted emergency personnel, who were summoned earlier to a report of a miscarriage. They told officers they arrived, began treating the mother and discovered the newborn baby in the trash. Detectives learned the baby was placed in the trash after it was born. According to the investigation, the parents then waited over an hour to call for help. It’s unclear if the parents have lawyers. ___
SLU basketball player, 2 others arrested in campus shooting
HAMMOND, La. (AP) — A Southeastern Louisiana University men’s basketball player and two other teens have been accused of taking part in a campus shooting that wounded two people. NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reports 19-year-old Jabbar Singleton, 18-year-old Herbert Joseph Jr. and 19-year-old Jacoby Senegal were arrested for the Friday shooting and identified Monday. University Police Department Director Harold Todd says the shooting was an isolated incident. SLU Athletic Director Jay Artigues tells WVUE-TV that Singleton has been suspended indefinitely from the team for disciplinary reasons. Singleton is accused of illegal discharge of a firearm and carrying a firearm on school property. Joseph and Senegal are charged with two counts each of attempted murder, among other charges. It’s unclear if they have lawyers. ___
Elvis Presley is running for an Arkansas congressional seat
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Elvis Presley is officially running for a congressional seat in Arkansas. But don’t confuse him with the rock ‘n’ roll icon, unless he’s performing. Elvis D. Presley performs shows as the late superstar Elvis A. Presley, but he’s also now filed to run as the Libertarian nominee challenging Arkansas Republican Rep. Rick Crawford. Both men filed paperwork Monday to run for the 1st Congressional District in eastern Arkansas. Crawford has represented the area for four terms. Presley has previously run for Arkansas governor, land commissioner and the state Legislature. The Libertarian Party selected its nominees at a convention over the weekend. The one-week filing period for state and federal office in Arkansas ends Thursday.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Deputies seek to identify shoplifter
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced a reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in a recent shoplifting case. At around 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, a male subject exited the Walmart Supercenter in Raceland with a large screen television for which he had not paid. The subject fled in a white, four-door Chevrolet truck. Surveillance cameras captured images of the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle. Detectives are ask-
ing for the public’s help to solve this crime. Anyone who can identify the suspect, or anyone with knowledge of this crime, is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-7437433 or by texting “GIVEATIP” plus your message to 274637. Tips can also be submitted using the TipSubmit Mobile application or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tipsters will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information given leads to an arrest.
By LISA MASCARO and MATTHEW DALY Associated Press
with the nation’s governors. “There’s nothing to be afraid of. And you know what? If they’re not with you, we have to fight them every once in a while. That’s OK.” Instead, Senate Republicans are hoping to consider more modest legislation from Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Chris Murphy, DConn., to strengthen the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). The “Fix NICS” bill, similar to one approved last year in the House, would penalize federal agencies that don’t properly report required records used to determine whether someone can legally buy a gun. Cornyn, the Senate’s No. 2 Republican, questioned Trump’s proposal to raise the age limit for assault weapons, noting that the minimum age to enlist in the military is 18. “I’m not sure I understand the 21 age. I think there are better ways to address it than just an arbitrary age increase,” he told The Washington Times. Trump insisted Monday that sometimes political leaders need to buck the NRA, which builds its political power by major campaign spending and motivating gun rights supporters to vote. Though he did not mention increasing the minimum age for rifle purchases, he wants to toughen the Cornyn bill with stricter background
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump declared Monday he’s willing to take on the National Rifle Association over gun legislation, but Republicans who control Congress aren’t so sure. They prefer to consider only modest changes to firearms limits in response to the mass shooting at a Florida high school. Congress returned to work Monday without following Trump’s lead on any of the major initiatives he has tossed into the debate since the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Despite public calls for stricter gun laws, Republican leaders have largely kept quiet since the shooting, which left 17 dead and ushered in another phase in the gun debate, prompted in large part by the activism of the young survivors. Over the weekend, Trump spent time talking to Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, and the White House is inviting lawmakers from both parties for meetings this week. But Trump’s ideas to arm many teachers, lift the minimum age for purchasing assault rifles to 21 and impose stricter background checks were falling flat. “You guys, half of you are so afraid of the NRA,” the president said Monday at a meeting
checks, a change the NRA has opposed. “We’re going to strengthen it,” Trump said. “We’re going to make it more pertinent to what we’re discussing.” In the House, many Democrats want to reinstate an assault weapons ban that expired more than a decade ago. But House Republican leaders believe it’s up to the Senate to take the next steps, according to a top House GOP aide, who spoke only on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to discuss legislative strategy. The House passed legislation in December that included changes to the background-check system. The House package also included a measure to study bump stocks, the devices that turn rifles into automatic-style weapons and were used in the Las Vegas assault last fall, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. __ Associated Press writers Alan Fram, Ken Thomas, Andrew Taylor and video producer Padmananda Rama contributed to this story. Follow Mascaro on Twitter at https://twitter.com/LisaMascaro and Daly https://twitter.com/MatthewDalyWDC
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SPECIALS FOR YOUR LENTEN DINNER:
Seabest Tilapia...................16 Oz.
16 Oz. (31-40 Count) Louisiana Select or Big Easy
Peeled Shrimp.........................Pk.
12 Oz., DesHotels Louisiana
Crawfish Tails..........................Pk.
4 Lb. Box - Guidry’s
Catfish Fillets.......................Box
Bryan Hickory Smoked, Honey or Virginia Ham
(Regular or Cajun)
Bryan or Manda
$ 99
Roast Beef Lb.
2 $ 99 6 $ 99 8 $ 99 11 $ 99
16 Oz.
5
$ 99
Lb.
4
$ 99
Butterball Sliced Turkey Lb:
Cajun, Smoked or Honey Smoked
3
$ 29
Country Treats Glazed Donuts
5
Lou-Ana Canola or Vegetable Oil
$ 99 128 Oz. Jug
Nestle’s Purified Water
2 5 $
8 Oz., 24 Pk. Btls. or 1/2 Ltr., 24-Pk. Btls.
For
19.5 Oz.
3 $ 99 5 2 $4
FROZEN FOOD SPECIALS
$ 99
ValuTime Lite Ice Cream 128 Oz. Select Varieties
Marie Callender Pies 32 to 42 Oz. Select Varieties
Kids Cuisine Frozen Entrees 7 to 10 Oz. Select Varieties
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For
$ 99
Pictsweet Short Cob Corn
4
Supreme Medium or Long Grain Rice
$ 49 10 Lb. bag
1
ValuTime Sugar
$ 79 4 Lb. Bag
5
Cottonelle Double Roll Bathroom Tissue
$ 99 12-Roll Pack
24-Count Pack
10
$
10
Pictsweet Frozen Vegetables 10 to 12 Oz. Select Varieties
For
2
DAIRY DEPT. SPECIALS
$ 99
Simply Orange Juice
1.75 Liter Select Varieties
2 $4 $ 99 3
Each:
Kraft Chunk or Shredded Cheese 8 Oz. Select Varieties
For
Full Circle Organic Milk 64 Oz. Select Varieties
Each:
Hi Folks … Although we have many specials featured in this ad, we want to remind you that throughout our entire store we also have many other specials that are not listed or advertised here! Just look for these and many other additional items offered in every department. They’re easy to find, just look for the BIG RED “AS ADVERTISED” signs posted throughout the store. Thanks for shopping with us and have a great week! Sam J. Burregi
Lady Trojans fall short in title conquest
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
The 1998 South Lafourche High School Boys’ Basketball State Championship team was recognized during the boys’ varsity basketball game Friday, February 2. Those in attendance were able to speak to the team and reminiscence about that powerful season and all the good times the team and community shared. The team and the cheerleaders from that season held a reunion before and after the game.
Pictured is Grayson Badeaux who caught his first bass on February 9 while waiting for the Krewe of Athena parade in Golden Meadow. Nice fish Grayson!
BTNEP gearing up for Bayou Lafourche Cleanup
The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) is getting ready for its 7th Annual 2018 Bayou Lafourche Cleanup on March 10. The clean up event will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and is projected to clean up 106 miles of the bayou from Donaldsonville to Leeville. The cleanup will be done mostly from boats, but volunteers will also be needed to clean in areas around bridges and along the bayou side. BTNEP is in need of
volunteers to be part of the cleanup efforts, as well as site captains to head areas along the bayou. The purpose of the cleanup is to raise awareness about marine debris and clean the body of water that provides the drinking water for our area. Anyone wishing to sign up to volunteer for the March 10 event can register online at https://form.jotform.co m/80085599208162 or contact Alma Robichaux at alma@btnep.org or 985-447-0868.
Pictured above is 13-year-old Nick Reed, who recently won 1st Place Form at the Houston Championship held in Houston, TX on February 24. Nick also won 1st Place Fighting at the Houston Championship. Nick is part of Brudnock Taekwondo in Galliano, and the son of Junior and Cindy Reed of Cut Off.
Gazette Sports Reports
No, the Central Lafourche soccer team did not win the Division II State Championship. But the Lady Trojans went out swinging, showing loud and clear that they can compete with one of the best teams in Louisiana. St. Thomas More beat Central Lafourche 1-0 in Thursday’s Championship Match, which was played at the Soccer Complex on the campus of the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. The loss ended the Trojans’ season as the Division II State Runners-up with a 23-5-0 record. Coach Jude Blanchard said he wishes his team could have won the title, but said he’s proud of their effort throughout the match. St. Thomas More is one of the top teams in Louisiana – an annual contender. But the Lady Trojans weren’t deterred, battling the Lady Cougars at every turn in a close, competitive match. “I couldn’t be prouder,” Blanchard said after the match. “We were stopped a little bit short of our goal, of course, but we competed. We fought and we really showed the state the type of team that we are. Give credit to St. Thomas More. They’re an amazing team. We pushed them, but we fell just a little bit short.” Central Lafourche forced the Lady Cougars into a physical battle. Despite being the underdogs, the Lady Trojans were the aggressors for a lot of Thursday’s match, often setting the pace against a St. Thomas More team that has beaten some of the top sides in the stat throughout the year. The Lady Cougars scored early on a header in the 16th minute, then held on throughout, despite several chances
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from the Lady Trojans to score an equalizer. In the second half, St. Thomas More sagged back at times to protect their lead, which caused congestion in the box for the Lady Trojans. Gabby Hodson had a few good looks at the net, but each attempt was thwarted by the Lady Cougars’ defense, which didn’t allow a goal in the entire postseason. “They’re a really good soccer team,” St. Thomas More coach Daniel Underwood said. “We really had to compete. Nothing was handed to us. We had to battle. That’s exactly what you’d expect a State Championship Match to be.” Blanchard agreed, adding that he challenged his team all week to embrace the role of underdogs. That they did, though they came up a little short. But even in defeat, the Lady Trojans had a historic season, which united the community. That counts for a lot, too. “Not many people thought we could go this far, but we did,” Blanchard said. “And we’re just so proud and happy for the kids. This is a special group.”
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Since 1912, more than two million Boy Scouts have earned the Eagle Scout award, Scouting’s highest rank advancement. Eagle Scouts exemplify the virtues of service, leadership and duty to God, using their training and influence to better their communities and the world. Boy Scout Troop 334 members, Eric Laussade, Devin Powell and Chase Pitre, were presented the Eagle Scout Court of Honor award during a ceremony held Feb. 18, following the 10 a.m. mass at Saint Mary Nativity Church in Raceland. Photo by Anna Loupe
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LDWF announces 2018 Derelict Crab Trap Rodeo; volunteers needed
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will again host its annual Derelict Crab Trap Rodeo, a volunteer derelict crab trap cleanup event, Saturday, March 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) Center located at 8124 LA-56, Chauvin. This event is being held in coordination with the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) and Louisiana Sea Grant; the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) will be providing lunch.
Volunteers are needed and will help collect traps in the field, unload traps at the dock and count traps as they are unloaded. Removing abandoned crab traps is a wet and dirty job, so volunteers should wear appropriate clothing and wet gear and should bring their own personal floatation device, which should be worn at all times while on the water. A free t-shirt and lunch will be provided to all volunteers. Volunteers are encouraged to register in advance online: www.survey monkey.com.
Graduating high school seniors are eligible to apply. For more information, contact your school’s guidance department or visit us online at viscom.net/scholarships
Application deadline March 15, 2018
Joe’s Septic Contractor’s th Annual
Saturday,
17th
Two Competition Times: 8am & 12:30pm
Joe’s Septic Contractors (15344 Hwy. 3235 • Cut Off)
$5,000 Platinum Sponsor, $2,000 Gold Sponsor & $500 Silver Sponsor Include Spots For 4 Man Team $250 Shooter box sponsor also available
All Proceeds To Benefit Give Kids The World & The Center For Pediatric Therapy Scholarship Fund
FMI or a registration form contact
985-632-5592 or joesseptic@viscom.net
At the Event: Lunch, Drinks, Entertainment, Awards, Live Auction and more! Registered shooters will have a chance to win a 12 gauge shotgun. Winner must be present. Drawing held after awards ceremony.
Event will be held rain or shine. Each participant is responsible for providing their own guns, shells, ear and eye protection and golf cart. 4-Wheelers NOT allowed. Shooters under 16 must submit a hunter safety card and be accompanied by an adult.
CLASSIFIED ADS
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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. _________________________
FOR RENT
Apt. For rent: 1 bedroom, unfurnished. LA 308 near Golden Meadow bridge. Single or couple; no pets; no smoking. $460 month and $460 deposit. Call 985-258-6277. _________________________ 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: 3 bedroom; 1.5 bath; loft; wood floors. Upscale home. Concrete countertops and floors. Central A/C. Large porch. $950/mo and $950/dep. Located in Golden Meadow. 985-232-1948. _________________________ FREE RENT! Half off the first month’s rent with a new lease. Both furnished and unfurnished units available. Pets welcomed! $795/month for unfurnished unit and $750 security deposit. Units all have 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, full kitchen and washer and dryer. Go to www.coteblancheapartments.c om for pictures. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 for more info. ________________________
House For Rent: Unfurnished 2 bedroom, 1 bath, totally remodeled house. Stove, central heat, A/C, quiet neighborhood located in Galliano on West side. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. $600/month, $600/security deposit. FMI call 985-696-0229. Must sign 12 month lease. _________________________ Multiple Rentals Available: Two 2 bedrooms, 2 bath trailers; partially furnished. One 3 bedroom and 1 bath trailer partially furnished all in Golden Meadow area. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________________ For rent: 2 bed, 1 bath in Cut Off. $850/mo and $850/dep. No pets. Call 985-677-2574. _________________________ Trailer rent: Small 2 bed, 1 bath. 12x40. Fridge, stove, washer/dryer, all utilities paid, grass cut. North of Intracoastal Bridge in Larose. $550/mo and $300/dep. No pets. Call 6652548. _________________________ 2 bedroom trailer for rent down West 64th St. $500/mo. 632-3045. _________________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom; kitchenette and bath; $400/month plus utilities in Mathews, LA. Call 985-4388296. _________________________ 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 985-6374133.
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YOU!
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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: LA 1 Cut Off. 3 bed, 1 ba. Good neighborhood. Call 691-1367 for details. Leave voicemail. _________________________ Trailer for rent: in Galliano. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Very clean and nice quiet neighborhood. Large yard shaded with oak trees. Must see to appreciate. Please call 985-637-8399 to view. _________________________
MERCHANDISE
For Sale: Celeste Fig Trees. 985-691-9466. _________________________
AUTOS
For sale: 1998 GMC Jimmy 4x4; new transmission and new engine. No A/C; 4 door. $1850. Call Tressie Johnson at 225268-9933. _________________________
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
Large open garage sale until all gone. Open from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. on all weekdays. Lots of everything. 363 West 54th Street, Cut Off. _________________________ Trash and Treasure Sale: Antiques, collectables, depression glass, furniture, to much to list. 1288 N Alex Plaisance Blvd. (New Highway) Golden Meadow. Open every Saturday. 985-278-2221. _________________________ Indoor garage sale: The Lockport Ladies Auxiliary and the Knights of Columbus are having an indoor garage sale on Saturday, March 3rd beginning at 7 a.m. Beignets and coffee will be sold for breakfast and hotdog and homemade chili with other items will be sold for lunch. _________________________ Multi Family Garage Sale: Thursday, March 3 at 215 Justin Street, Lockport. _________________________ Garage Sale: 185 East 74th Place; March 2, 3, 4 from 9am to 4pm; St. Patty’s Day Sale, save the green, EVERYTHING HALF PRICE! New items added everyday. Mens, womens, children clothing, purses, toys, you name it, we have it. Don’t miss out on the special sale. _________________________
Hiring Solo & TEAM Company Drivers
• Regional/OTR lanes • Christian Company Seeking Professional Drivers • Great Place to Retire • CLASS A CDL & Clean Record • 2 Yrs. Current OTR Experience Required • Passport & TWIC a Plus! • $4000 Sign-on Bonus, • Pet & Rider Program • 401K , Insurance, Detention Pay • Cell Phone, Inspection & Quarterly Incentives! Border Crossing Incentive PLUS MUCH MORE!
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The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!! Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily. Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.
Call Linda or Penny for details:
448-7623
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CRANE OPERATORS, FORKLIFT OPERATORS, CARGO HANDLERS (RIGGERS)
Immediate openings for onshore crane operators, forklift operators and cargo handlers (riggers).
Experience necessary, long term work in Fourchon, 14&7 rotation. Competitive pay & medical benefits available. Items needed: All certifications including diploma, valid drivers license, valid references with phone numbers, reliable transportation, able to pass drug screen and physical. Applications accepted Monday - Friday, 8 - 11 a.m. & 1 - 4 p.m. Apply at EPS LOGISTICS 206 Magnate Drive, Lafayette, LA 70508, online at www.epsteam.com or email resume to hr@epsteam.com
Garage Sale: mens tools, clothes, household items and misc., welding supplies. At the Crab Station, 13255 West Main Street, Larose, LA 70373. Wednesday to Saturday from 7:30 am to 2pm. _________________________ St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store will be conducting a store wide sale starting on Monday, March 5 through Saturday, March 10 from 8am to 4pm. Fill a 13 gallon bag for $2. The store is located at 102 East 2nd Street, Larose (Delta Farms Road). _________________________
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. _________________________ Now hiring: Class A driver needed immediately. Hazmat preferred, but not needed. 6 months oilfield experience required. Dodge 5500 with 40’ gooseneck. Pay is percentage of load based on experience. Call 985-637-8325 for info. _________________________ K-Mar Supply Fourchon and Cut Off locations: are now accepting applications for full time Floor Assistant. Apply in persona at 654 A.O Rappelet Road; Fourchon, LA 70357. NAPA, next door to Truck Stop. See Brandi. No phone calls please. Must speak English. Must meet TWIC Card requirements. Free transportation to and from our Cut Off warehouse on HWY 3235. _________________________ Triple Son Farm Transport is accepting applications for experienced CDL 18 wheeler driver. Offering paid vacation, health ins, 401K. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 West Main, Cut Off. _________________________ Immediate Openings: JB James Construction has immediate openings for laborers and bridge carpenters in the Grand Isle area. Apply online at www.jbjamesllc.com/join-ourteam or email lyndak@jbjamesllc.com. Phone 225-927-3131 ext. 203. _________________________ HUB Enterprises, a leading security company, is now hiring full-time security guards, armed and unarmed to fill immediate openings in the Lafourche area. Licensed security guards are urged to apply, but experience is not necessary. Must have valid driver’s license, clean criminal history and reliable transportation. Call 1-800-759-3660, fax resume to 1-800-706-6106 or email to securityjobs@hubenterprises.com ________________________
The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. has a job opening for housekeepers in the Larose area. This job is for 20 hours per week. Starting pay is $10.11 per hour. Mileage is reimbursed at $.53 per mile. Must have clean driving record. Must be able to pass nationwide background check. Must have reliable transportation. Must provide proof of liability insurance. Deadline to apply is March 07, 2018 at 12 noon. For more info call Lynette Billiot at 985-532-0458. Equal Opportunity Employer. _________________________
Crane/ Winch Electrician
Now accepting applications for
SBL Construction, LLC: is looking for dependable contract hand, must have own vehicle, pass drug and physical screening. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________________ Drivers: Class-A CDL: Increased pay and new trucks. Dedicated routes! No CDL? No problem! Call Swift today! 855292-2945. _________________________
SERVICES
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. _________________________ 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 _________________________ DID THE FREEZE DAMAGE YOUR WATER LINES? Did your waterlines break or have a loss in pressure causing headache, inconvenience and perhaps even a high water bill? Call LaBove Plumbing LLC for a free estimate on a fully expandable water line system for your home. Unlike PVC and CPVC, our expandable PEX Waterline Systems will not burst or break when frozen. Also, if your home has old galvanized waterline, you no doubt have experienced low water pressure or even no water pressure due to rust and corrosion inside of the galvanized piping. Our expandable PEX Waterline Systems will not corrode like galvanize lines. To make sure you are not unnecessarily inconvenienced, we have the manpower and equipment to complete the job as efficiently as possible, most of the time in one day. Take advantage of our 0% financing, plans for up to 18 months and no money down! It’s fast and easy to apply! Call LABOVE PLUMBING LLC (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. _________________________
Functions:
Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair, and reassemble equipment when repairs complete
Required:
High school diploma (college courses preferred)
Fax: 985-693-8282
www.thelafourchegazette.com
Double J Roofing Construction Specializing in re-roofs, metal roofs, aluminum roofs, patio enclosures and repairs. Over 20 years experience of doing business in all parishes. Office: 985-722-3129 or cell: 985-722-6129.
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. _________________________ 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. _________________________ 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. _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-677-2959. _________________________ 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. _________________________
PETS
CDL Driver Apply today! Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm Every third weekend Saturday, 7am-5pm Sunday, 8am-3pm
Crane/ Winch Mechanic
Now accepting applications for
Functions:
Provide emergency/unscheduled equipment repairs and scheduled maintenance repairs
Mechanical skills including, but not limited to: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
Required:
High school diploma (college courses preferred) Knowledge about basic and specialty tools, test instruments
Effective verbal and written communicator Decision-making and troubleshooting abilities
Understand ship repair/building industry legal and commercial requirements
APPLY IN PERSON AT ECO MAIN OFFICE Human Resources Dept. 16201 East Main Street Cut Off, LA 70345 EOA AA M/F Vet/Disability www.chouest.com
Knowledge about basic and specialty tools, test instruments
Effective verbal and written communicator Decision-making and troubleshooting abilities
Understand ship repair/building industry legal and commercial requirements
Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and procedures, and electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems Nights/weekends for on-call reporting
APPLY IN PERSON AT ECO MAIN OFFICE Human Resources Dept. 16201 East Main Street Cut Off, LA 70345 EOA AA M/F Vet/Disability www.chouest.com
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. _________________________
MEMORIALS
In Loving Memory TODD DELAUNE Sunrise: 06/04/66 Sunset: 02/27/13 If we could have one lifetime wish, A dream that would come true, We’d pray to God with all our hearts, For yesterday and you. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place No one else can fill. You left behind many broken hearts, And happy memories, too. But we never wanted memories Todd, We only wanted you! With much love, Family and Friends _________________________
OBITUARIES
ANNIE WIGGINS
Nights/weekends for on-call reporting
Now Hiring
NOTICES
Chihuahua Puppies For Sale: $150. Call 985-291-0590. _________________________
Flexibility for worldwide travel to support the fleet
Diagnose electrical problems, install and rewire electrical components
Examine and test machinery, equipment, components and parts, and then install or replace parts and instruments, using hand or power tools
Office: 985-693-7229
NOW HIRING! Experienced
Ordinary Seaman/ OS/ Deckhand
Job Duties • 28 days ON/ 14 Days Off Rotation • Responsible for routine deck operations aboard an offshore tugboat • General housekeeping duties and vessel maintenance • Catching lines on deck fittings, casting lines free when getting underway, and assist in the navigation of the boat from the deck. Required Qualifications • A valid driver’s license • A valid T.W.I.C. • Must have prior deckhand experience • Ability to work offshore in adverse weather conditions.
APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.MARQUETTETRANS.COM OR CALL 985-693-5108. Marquette Transportation Company is an equal opportunity employer.
Annie “Nan, Big Mawmaw, Big Ole’ Momma” Gisclair Wiggins, 90, born and raised in Golden Meadow, LA, passed away on February 25. Visitation will take place at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off on Wednesday, February 28, from 10 a.m. until service time. Funeral services will begin at 12 noon with burial following in St. Joseph Cemetery. She bore six children in her life, Jerris Rodrigue Sr. (Donna) of Cut Off, Belinda Doyle (Robbie) of Glenmora, LA, Linda Orgeron (Gary) of Cut Off, Kathern Terrebonne (Tillman) of Galliano, and Christine Dardar of Galliano; she helped raise her husband’s children, Sybil Vickers of Kilgore, TX, Daniel Wiggins (Doris) of Overton, TX, and Judy Ledet (Jimmy) of Larose; brother, Roy Gisclair; son-in-law, Wallace Arceneaux; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Jewell “J.W.” W. Wiggins; parents, Isaac Gisclair and Ephamie Bouziga Gisclair; daughters, Geraldine Chism and Robbie Arceneaux; sisters, Doris Walker and Ruby Guidry; and son-in-law, Milton “Menew” Dardar; and grandchildren, Jonathan Isaac Orgeron and Brandon Michael Orgeron. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. ____________________
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While the female victim was riding the bus home that afternoon, a 13-year-old male student confronted her about the incident. During the confrontation, the boy allegedly threatened her, as well as a second girl. The 13-year-old boy was charged with two counts of Simple Assault. He was released to his mother’s custody and suspended from school. Also on Thursday, a 10-year-old student at Bayou Blue Elementary School allegedly threatened a female student with bodily harm. Following an investigation by a school resource officer, the juvenile was charged with Simple Assault and released to parental custody. He also faced disciplinary action from the school. LPSO deputies and Lockport Police officers also responded to Lockport Middle School Friday morning after receiving a report of suspicious subjects on the school campus. No suspicious subjects were found on the campus. Deputies learned the report arose from a misunderstanding during a conversation a teacher was having with students. Sheriff Craig Webre stressed the importance of parents talking with their kids about the seriousness of the situation. “I am imploring parents to talk with their children. Please make them understand the serious nature of threatening students, making comments or social media posts about threats or weapons, or even joking about such things. The students charged this week are facing serious charges with serious consequences. We are already beginning internal review of how we can better address this issue with students, but the education has to start in the home.”
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“Because we respond to a wide variety of calls, deputies sometimes find themselves in situations where people need immediate assistance to save their lives,” said Sheriff Webre. “While our deputies are already trained in basic CPR, these new measures will afford them the opportunity to help even more individuals in an
emergency before an ambulance arrives.” Such an instance occurred at around 11:20 a.m. on February 6, when deputies received a call that a man was locked inside a truck, unresponsive, with a needle in his hand. When the deputy arrived on scene, a relative had pulled the man from the truck, and he was lying unresponsive on his back. The deputy then utilized his agencyissued naloxone injector and administered a single dose. The deputy then noticed the man’s breathing and skin color began to improve. EMTs with Acadian Ambulance arrived on scene and transported the man to Thibodaux Regional Medical Center for treatment. Within less than one hour, he was alert and recovering at the hospital. This was the first instance in which an LPSO deputy used a naloxone injector. In addition to providing first aid in an overdose, the naloxone injectors also provide a safety measure for officers who may inadvertently come in contact with dangerous opioids, such as fentanyl, during the course of their job. Several officers around the country have been killed when coming in contact with small grains of fentanyl. In November 2017, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office received 130 naloxone injectors from the Louisiana Department of Health’s Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. The bureau obtained a grant to distribute naloxone to law enforcement agencies. LPSO also received vouchers for additional naloxone injectors from the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office. The tourniquets were obtained through a grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security. While these tools can be used to save a life in an emergency situation, proper training is required for all deputies who carry these items. Through the direction of Acadian Ambulance and University Medical Center in New Orleans, a training program has been developed for any LPSO deputies who choose to carry the naloxone injectors and tourniquets. Sheriff Craig Webre said, “Naloxone is not a cure for drug addiction, nor is it an answer for the opioid crisis. With that said, part of our mission is to save as many lives as possible.
These injectors can help our deputies accomplish that goal. If we can save the life of someone who has overdosed, hopefully, they will view it as a wake-up call and get the treatment they need.”
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Matthews had presented her recommendations for the cuts to the committee last month, which she said were made to try to protect teachers and classrooms. She said she was focused on addressing the current $6 million shortfall in hopes the economy could pick up in the future. Committee member Al Archer said he was going to pray for a miracle to help the district. “I’m a man of faith and I pray all the time and believe in miracles. Miracles happen all the time,” Archer said. Matthews had also presented the committee with alternative cuts to consider in case any of her first choices for cuts were rejected. The alternatives included teacher layoffs, along with the elimination of programs such as Junior ROTC and agriscience. More than two dozen people addressed the committee, lobbying against the alternative cuts of Junior ROTC and agriscience. Miranda Danos, a student at South Lafourche High School, told the committee she learns things in ROTC that she can apply to everyday life. “JROTC taught us to be brave and face our fears,” Danos said. Cheramie Jupiter, a resident of Terrebonne Parish, told the committee she worked as a teacher in Lafourche Parish in 2016 and was laid off during the district’s reductions that year. In 2017, she was rehired, then was laid off again after the district’s proposed 1 percent sales tax was rejected by voters last spring, she said. “I think it’s sad all these people have to beg and plead for these programs when they could have gone out and voted last year,” Jupiter said. — Staff Writer Holly Duchmann can be reached at 8572205 or holly.duchmann @houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter @holly_ evamarie.
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Meanwhile, the main tax approach favored by House Republican leaders, a temporary sales tax bill that would expire in mid-2021, is being derided as another shortterm fix to budget problems that have spanned a decade. Edwards called it “the definition of insanity.” Amid the disagreements, tax votes scheduled for House floor debate Monday were shelved, and the House adjourned until Wednesday to continue behindthe-scenes talks in hopes of salvaging a special session that must wrap up by March 7. House Republicans who are willing to consider taxes are backing a sales tax plan, while Democrats — particularly members of the Black Caucus — want changes to personal income taxes.
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Some Republicans in the majority-GOP chamber refuse to support any tax bills. So, Republican leaders need members of the Black Caucus, all of whom are Democrats, to support the sales tax in order for it to reach the two-thirds vote to pass. The budget hole that hits when the new financial year begins July 1 is caused by the expiration of temporary taxes. Edwards said without replacement taxes, deep cuts would be forced on the TOPS college tuition program, health services and public safety spending. A tentative deal seemed to form around two bills that emerged Sunday from a House committee: a GOP proposal to renew onequarter of an expiring 1 percent state sales tax and a proposal from Democrats to cut tax breaks for middle- and upper-income taxpayers who itemize income tax deductions. Barras said he was surprised Monday in a meeting when the Black Caucus discussed a proposal to change personal income tax brackets, to raise taxes on middleand upper-income earners. Edwards initially proposed the idea, but more recently said he wasn’t pursuing it. Rep. Nancy Landry, a Lafayette Republican, cited the tax bracket proposal on Twitter and said the Black Caucus was “blowing everything up.” Rep. Ted James, a Baton Rouge member of the Black Caucus, said members have been clear about their opposition to sales taxes, which hit the poor more heavily than others. He blamed Republicans for temporary budget fixes that perpetuated budget problems and for creating a tax task force and ignoring its recommendations. “To lay the blame on the governor and the Black Caucus, it’s irresponsible,” James said on the House floor. “We have to operate in a spirit of truth. You guys have different opinions, but you can’t have your own facts. This body, we have leadership problems.” ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
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“C’est la vie,” she said, citing her lifelong motto. Unsure about publicizing her personal issues, Starks said she was hesitant about reaching out to friends on social media about her situation. For a while, the thought a private donation felt selfish, Starks said. But a push from the transplant coordinator at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans led to the Facebook post that gave her a lifelong best friend. When the 20-yearold Lawes saw a Facebook post about someone searching for a kidney donation, she decided to try and help. Her mother decided to climb on board. A simple call to Ochsner’s transplant team landed them an appointment and many rounds of blood tests and CT scans.
They began the process in late October, waiting months to hear any news. When the call came Jan. 26, they were ready, but nothing could have prepared Lawes for when it came. Her kidneys were a match, and so were her mother’s. “I was just sitting there for hours,” Lawes said, waiting for the news to sink in. She and her mother struggled over who would ultimately give the donation. “I really felt it, and she let me,” Lawes said. The Thibodaux native has been donating blood for as long and as much as she could, so the decision to give up one of her kidneys to help a new mother in need was easy, she said. Lawes said she decided to give her name and contact information for the coordinator to pass along, wanting to meet the woman she was helping. A few days later, on Jan. 29, Starks was teaching her fourth grade English language arts class when she got the call. As the woman on the phone told her she found a donor, Starks said she could barely process what was happening, let alone that the gift was coming from a stranger. Starks rushed outside to call her family and husband and they began the search for
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Lawes to express her overflowing gratitude. “Knowing that she wanted to know me was incredible,” Lawes said as she started to tear up. When they met for the first time, it was an instant connection. “I wanted her to come and live with me,” Starks said. They talked for hours as if they had known one another their whole lives, they said. “Neither one of us could stop talking,” Starks said. Because Lawes’ mother is also a match, Starks says she feels more comfortable about taking the kidney; if Lawes ever has complications, her mother’s matching kidney will be there to help. The two are planning to do the transplant during the summer break, just after their birthdays, which are a day apart on June 11 and 12. The timing couldn’t be better. Lawes is studying education at Fletcher Technical Community College in Schriever and Starks is earning her master’s degree. But they will be on summer break during the transplant. “There’s no possible way to pay her back,” Starks said, fighting off tears. “This is why I want to show her off and praise her. There’s nothing I can do that’s enough.”
LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT
BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Vacancies
Residency Requirements
Central Lafourche Ambulance Service District
Board
1
Qualified voter and resident of the district
Children and Youth Planning Board
1
Representative of a Lafourche Parish nonprofit organization providing services to children and youth
Commission for Women
1
Lafourche Parish resident
Drainage District No. 6
3
Resident or Representative for a corporation owning land within Drainage No. 6 district
Fire Protection Distict No. 6
1
Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 6 district
Fire Protection Distict No. 7
4
Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 7 district
Fire Protection District No. 8-B
1
Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 8-B district
Fire Protection No. 9
3
Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 9 district
Heroes Monument Commission
2
Commission Police Officer employed for a minimum of 5 years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10
Heroes Monument Commission
2
Heroes Monument Commission
1
Housing Authority of Lafourche Parish
1
Lafourche Parish resident
Sewerage District No. 1
2
Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 1 district
Sewerage District No. 7
1
Property taxpayer of Bayou Vista Subdivision
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority
2
Lafourche Parish resident with expertise in the medical field and/or judicial system
Tourist Commission
1
Lafourche Parish resident of Ward 11
Fireman that has served for a minimum of five years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10 Discharged veteran of a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10
The deadline for these positions will be Thursday, March 8, 2018 @ 1:00 PM Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the Lafourche Parish Government website at http://38.106.5.169/home/showdocument?id=278 Applications can be delivered to the attention of Kelli Toups at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301; or mailed to Kelli Toups, P.O. Drawer 5548, Thibodaux, LA 70302.
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Arrest reports
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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 proved guilty. FEBRUARY 21, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Michael Rodrigue, 57, Thibodaux. Enter/ remain after being forbidden. Louisiana State Police Alvin Guidry, 69, Cut Off. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated; traffic control signs. Thibodaux Police Department Theresa Marroy, 38, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery. FEBRUARY 22, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Melinda Duncan, 54, Schriever. Contempt of court. Bethany Ougel, 28, Raceland. Contempt of court. Jordan Picou, 25, Raceland. Parole revocation for Lafourche Parish Council. Nyomine Price, 30, Thibodaux. Simple battery; contempt of court. Logan Cortez, 32, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery; DWI (4th); careless operation; hit and run driving with no personal injury. Louisiana State Police Gwendolyn Young, 28, Raceland. Smoking in motor vehicle; resisting an officer; no seat belts (1st); contempt of court (2 cts); child passenger restraint system (3 cts). George McNally, 43, Paradis. Prohibited acts, sch. I; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; operating vehicle with suspended license; failure to drive on right side of road; prohibited acts, sch. IV. Lyndsey Sepulvado, 25, Thibodaux. DWI (1st); driving on roadway laned for traffic; possession of alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle Golden Meadow Police Department Rochelle Gisclair, 24, Golden Meadow. Illegal use of dangerous substance in presence of minor; possession of marijuana (1st); possession of methamphetamine. Thibodaux Police Department Lindsey Heuchert, 25, Schriever. Contempt of court; illegal use of controlled drug in presence of persons under 17 years of age; possession of marijuana (1st). Chrishanna Price, 23, Thibodaux. Failure to pay warrant; contempt of court. FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Thibodaux Police Department Cynthia Chamberlain, 45, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts); possession of oxycodone; possession of xanax. Shawn Gaudet, 38, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Tervonta Johnson, 26, Napoleonville. Enter/ remain after being forbidden; domestic abuse battery. Derrick Joseph, 49, Thibodaux. Theft; simple robbery. Golden Meadow Police Department Anastasia Fitzmorris, 55, Golden Meadow. Access device fraud; forgery. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Andre Moore, 25, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Paul Plaisance, 23, Grand Isle. Fugitive; contempt of court. Johnny Poindexter, 37, Raceland. Simple criminal damage to property; domestic abuse battery.
George Robichaux, 37, Raceland. Theft. Jorey Danos, 37, Chackbay. Resisting an officer; aggravated assault with a firearm. Douglas Harper, 69, Homeless. Criminal trespass; criminal mischief. Bran Wagner, 41, Baton Rouge. Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses (2 cts); license plate required. Lockport Police Department Brittany Thompson, 30, Lockport. Contempt of court. Charles Cunningham, 35, Raceland. Contempt of court (3 cts). Louisiana State Police Edwin Ramirez, 33, Houma. DWI (1st); driving on roadway laned for traffic. FEBRUARY 24, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Steven English, 24, Raceland. Contempt of court. Juan Gamez, 21, Baton Rouge. Failure to drive on right side of road; DWI (1st); driver must be licensed (2 cts). Kenneth Romero, 61, Cut Off. Domestic abuse aggravated assault. Pierre Allen, 30, Larose. Possession of marijuana (3rd); prohibited acts, Sch. II Paul Benoit, 66, Thibodaux. DWI (3rd). Ferontae Ross, 20, Houma. Fugitive. Golden Meadow Police Department Leroy Allen, 24, Cut Off. Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; possession with intent to distribute cocaine; driving under suspension; obstruction of justice; possession with intent to distribute marijuana; security required; possession or distribute drug paraphernalia. Charles Davenport, 27, Golden Meadow. Speeding; driving under suspension; possession with intent to distribute marijuana; failure to secure registration; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; evidence of compulsory motor vehicle liability security contained in vehicle. Lockport Police Department Christopher Harrod, 37, Lockport. Theft FEBRUARY 25, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kenneth Gabriel, 30, Raceland. Contempt of court (3 cts); leased moveable, obtain by false represent. Joseph Holliday, 25, Hahnville. Fugitive. Drey Lefort, 20, Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 cts). Nicholas Ordoyne, 24, Bayou Blue. Fugitive. Jeffery Pollard, 21, Gray. Bench Warrant. Jason Rochel, 36, Gray. Domestic abuse aggravated assault; domestic abuse battery. Byron Smith, 27, Thibodaux. Arrest warrant. Clifford Williams, 60, Thibodaux. Arrest Warrant, violation of probation/parole. Lockport Police Department Jody Bellanger, 47, Lockport. Misuse of 911 emergency system. Hunter Willyard, 18, Lockport. Contempt of court (3 cts). Golden Meadow Police Department Nolan Guidry, 41, Golden Meadow. Possession of marijuana. Hien Tran, 44, Larose. Violation of probation/ parole. Thibodaux Police Department Benjamin Mahl, 41, Thibodaux. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; operating vehicle with suspended license; headlamps for motor vehicles.
Area libraries lists upcoming March events All programs are free and open to the public. Children ages 5 to 12 and teens ages 13 to 17 can submit their original artwork for entry into the Lafourche Parish Library’s 2018 button art contest. The winning designs in each category will be featured on a 2018 button, and the winning designers will receive a prize, provided by the Friends of the Library group. The deadline to submit entries to your local branch is March 29. Children and teens can code, construct, create and have fun with cool STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) resources beginning in April. Each branch will offer afterschool STEAM programs for children and teens at least four days a week through the end of the library’s Summer Reading Program in July. Visit your local branch for more details. Celebrate Dr. Seuss and Read Across America throughout March at the South Lafourche Branch, 16241 E. Main Street, in Cut Off with the library’s Dr. Seuss reading program. Children ages 6 and younger and their families can read 10 books together to earn the child a free Dr. Seuss book, thanks to a literacy grant from TEI Landmark Audio. Space is limited, so registration is required to participate. Visit the li-
brary for more details or to register your child. The Lafourche Parish Library is celebrating Dr. Seuss and Read Across America in March. Check out these free programs: Children can celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday by having their photo taken while dressed as a Dr. Seuss character and reading a Dr. Seuss book at 4 p.m. on March 2 at the Gheens Branch, 153 N. Leon Drive. Themed-coloring sheets and treats will also be available. The Larose Branch, 305 E. Fifth Street, will host a special Dr. Seuss story hour at 1 p.m. on March 1. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with stories, silly photos, games, and refreshments at 4:30 p.m. on March 1 at the Lockport Branch, 720 Crescent Avenue. Celebrate Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’s birthday and the whole Dr. Seuss slate of characters at the Raceland Branch Seuss-aCelebration at 4 p.m. on March 2 at the library, 177 Recreation Drive. The South Lafourche Branch, will host a special Dr. Seuss story hour, “Welcome to Seussville,” at 10:30 a.m. on March 6. The Easter bunny will visit many of the Lafourche Parish branches in March for story hours, photo opportunities, and Easter egg hunts. Children can take part in an Easter egg hunt at the Gheens
Branch, at 4 p.m. on March 23. Refreshments will be served after the Easter egg hunt. Take photos with the Easter bunny when he visits the Golden Meadow Branch, 1403 N. Bayou Drive, at 4:30 p.m. on March 21. The library will provide a free photo, but parents are welcome to bring their cameras. Visit with the Easter bunny and take part in an Easter egg hunt at Storytime at 1 p.m. on March 22 at the Larose Branch. Take photos with the Easter bunny from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on March 28 at the Lockport Branch. Children are also invited to take part in the annual Easter egg hunt at the Town of Lockport’s Bayou Side Park at 10:30 a.m. on March 29. The Easter bunny will also be available for photo opportunities. The Raceland Branch, will host an Easter story hour at 11 a.m. on March 20, during which the Easter bunny will be available for photos and children can take part in an Easter egg hunt. Children can take part in the South Lafourche Branch’s annual Easter egg hunt at 10:30 a.m. on March 20 at the library, in Cut Off. Families can also take a photo with the Easter bunny when he visits from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on March 21. The library will provide a free photo, but parents are welcome to bring their cameras. It’s snack time at the Lockport Branch’s Munch Bunch at 3:45 p.m. on March 9. Children ages 5 to 12 can
Bid notice INVITATION TO BIDDERS
Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche is offering used items to be sold by means of Sealed Bids. Bid Proposal Forms may be obtained from John Gisclair, Jr. at The Center, PO Box 405, West 55th Street, Cut Off, Louisiana 70345. Interested parties are invited to inspect the items between 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. from February 26, 2018 through March 9, 2018 excluding Saturday and Sunday and Holidays. (5510 West Avenue D - West 55th Street, Cut Off, Louisiana). Sealed Bids per numbered item will be accepted at Special Education District No. 1 (The Center) no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on March 12, 2018. Send the sealed bid (s) to: Special Education District No. 1 P. O. Box 405 Cut Off, LA 70345 Attn: Property Accounting Surplus Bid Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or to accept a proposal that may serve its best interest. 2/25/18 2/28/18 3/4/18
learn to make a colorful, sweet, Irish-inspired treat – a pot of gold pudding cup – in celebration of Irish American Heritage Month. Space is limited, so sign up at the library, or by calling 532-3158. Help plant a spring garden in flowerpots at the Gheens Branch at 4 p.m. on March 13. Help plant a variety of herbs and experiment with a composting worm farm. Lockport Friends of the Library to host book sale at 1 p.m. on March 16. Visitors can provide a $2 donation to the Friends group and then fill a brown paper bag with books, DVDs, CDs, audio books, and magazines. If it can fit in your bag, you can take it home. Raceland Branch to offer Alphabet Yoga. Children can stretch for literacy and their own good health at 4 p.m. on March 20 at the library. Decorate Easter cookies at the Larose Library. People of all ages can decorate Easter cookies to enjoy at 4 p.m. on March 28, while supplies last. The American Red Cross will present its Pillowcase Project for children at 4 p.m. on March 29 at the Raceland Branch. The project aims to help children and their families develop emergency plans and prepare for natural disasters. Those attending will also take home a decorated pillowcase in which to carry treasured possessions.
Bid notice INVITATION TO BIDDERS
Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche will sell to the highest bidder one – 2006 Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus with Wheel Chair Lift and one – 2008 Chevrolet Uplander Minivan in “As Is” condition. The vehicles can be viewed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sealed bids clearly marked on the outside of the envelope “Bid for 2006 Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus” or “Bid for 2008 Chevrolet Minivan” will be received no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on March 12, 2018. Information on the bid sheet shall include bidder’s name, address, and phone number along with the bid price. It is the bidder’s responsibility to pay all applicable taxes, title transfer fees and acquire appropriate insurance to comply with state law. The successful bidder will be required to pay for and remove the vehicle from Special Education District No. 1’s premises within five days of notification. Send bids to: Special Education District No. 1 P. O. Box 405 Cut Off, LA 70345 Attn: Bid for 2006 Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus or 2008 Chevrolet Minivan Special Education District No. 1 reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or to accept a proposal that my serve its best interest. 2/25/18 2/28/18 3/4/18
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