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Two die locally from flu, hundreds more treated By Holly Duchmann Daily Comet Staff Writer
By Holly Duchmann Daily Comet Staff Writer
The Lafourche School Board is scheduled Wednesday to discuss $6 million in proposed budget cuts and reducing the number of its members. Superintendent Jo Ann Matthews presented potential cuts last week to the board’s Finance Committee, saying they are necessary after a decline in sales and property tax revenue. Her proposals include leaving vacant administrative positions open, eliminating employee performance bonuses and using fewer buses. The board is scheduled to discuss, but not vote on, the cuts during Wednesday’s public meeting.
ABOVE: A pack of beads thrown by a rider during the Krewe of Versailles parade Sunday appeared to be just out of reach.
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The Lafourche Gazette will be closed Tuesday, Mardi Gras Day!
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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7 LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. 805 E. 7th St. - Thibodaux LAF. FIRE DISTRICT 9 6:30 p.m. Gheens Community Ctr. 1783 LA 654 - Gheens
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LEFT: Candy, a female chihuahua adopted by Brandon Lovergne, who was attending her first Mardi Gras parade, receives a bead from Avery Loupe.
Mardi Gras, a brief history and fun facts … Laissez les bons temps rouler! Photos by Babs
Holly McKeon, Contributing Writer
Communities from every nook and cranny of Louisiana are adorning the glorious colors of purple, green, and gold and taking in all the overindulgence and pleasures of Mardi Gras carnival festivities! Mardi Gras, known as the “greatest free show on Earth,” is something of a rite of passage throughout Louisiana. Especially, right here on the Bayou where people young and old, near and far, and from every walk of life come together and let the good times roll! Although there are varying dates on the birth of Mardi Gras parades in Louisiana, the inception of the celebration can be traced back to French explorer Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville on March 3, 1699, when he set up camp along the
Two people have died amid the hundreds of flu cases hospitals in Houma and Thibodaux have treated this season, officials said. The virus has hit the U.S. hard, sending more people to the hospital than any time since the swine flu epidemic of 2009, federal officials say. So far this season, influenza has killed at least 53 children, including 16 during the week ending Jan. 27, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday. Of the total killed, 80 percent had not received a flu shot and about half did not have any other medical condition. The percentage of patients who sought medical attention for flu-like symptoms hit 7.1 percent, up from 6.5 percent a week earlier, the CDC said. Louisiana remains among the hardest-hit states. About 5 percent of people seeking care at doctor’s offices, clinics and hospitals have flu-like symptoms during a typical season, but the figure now exceeds 10 percent, according to the state Health Department. “Louisiana is experiencing a severe flu season, and the flu strain we are seeing now is one that typically causes more severe illness and results in higher hospitalization rates and deaths,” said Dr. Frank Welch, state immunization medical director. “In more severe seasons, the flu causes approximately 700 deaths and nearly 8,000 hospitalizations each year in Louisiana. We are already on track to meet and possibly exceed these statistics for the 2017-18 flu season.” See Flu Page 3-A
banks of the Mississippi River in what is now known as Iberville Parish. At that time, Pierre dubbed the area Point du Mardi Gras in honor of the holiday, celebrated in France since medieval times. Another fact few may know is that “street masking” did not become legal until 1827. Before that date, adorning a facemask in the streets could mean facing a possible arrest! Here are a few more “fun facts” for Mardi Gras: The first documented parade took place in 1837 in New Orleans when a band of masked revelers took to the streets on foot. It took twenty years until the first floats made their way to the scene in 1857. See Mardi Gras Page 3-A
Senators ask Edwards to call tax session By MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A bipartisan group of Louisiana’s state senators urged Gov. John Bel Edwards to call a special session this month to replace expiring taxes, even if he can’t strike a pre-session deal with House Republicans. Fourteen of 39 senators — including Senate President John Alario, a Republican, and Finance Committee Chairman Eric LaFleur, a Democrat — sent a letter saying a February special session is needed to balance next year’s budget without damaging programs.
“It’s time for us to be a little more proactive,” said Sen. Rick Ward, the Port Allen Republican who spearheaded the letter signed by 11 Republicans and three Democrats. About $1 billion in temporary taxes expire July 1. If lawmakers want to replace any of the expiring revenue with taxes, that requires a special session, either before the regular session starts March 12 or after it ends June 4. Otherwise, they’ll have to slash spending, cuts expected to fall most heavily on health services and college programs. See Senators Page 3-A
No cost flu vaccines still available at local health units
The Louisiana Department of Health will continue to offer flu vaccines at no cost at parish health units across the state until Monday, February 12. The vaccine is available to anyone who has not yet received a vaccine this flu season. Because of the level of flu activity and the success of the no-cost flu clinics held last week when more than 2,800 vaccines were administered at more than 60 locations across the state, the Department is extending this effort to meet the demand and need for flu vaccinations in Louisiana. “Louisiana is experiencing a severe flu season and the strain of the flu we are seeing now is one that typically causes more severe illness, and results in higher hospitalization rates and deaths,” said Dr. Frank Welch, state immunization medical director. “Hospitals continue to report large numbers of sick patients and providers are reporting high numbers of patient visits due to flu and flu-like See Vaccines Page 3-A
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United Methodist Relay Team hosting Valentine supper
The Golden Meadow United Methodist Church Relay team members will host a Valentine supper on February 15 at 6 p.m. at the church (18803 E. Main). Church memebers will be serving homemade vegetable soup, baked ham, rice dressing, candied yams, dinner roll, dessert and drink. Tickets are $10. Pickups will be available. Call Lou Rebstock at 985-677-4142 for your reservation or to place a pickup order. Entertainment will provided. Also, mark your calendars for April 14, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of South Lafourche at the Larose Civic Center.
Seniors, register now for upcoming Senior Olympics Games
Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming 2018 Bayou River District Senior Olympic Games. Parishes include Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John and Terrebonne. Anyone 50 years of age by December 31, 2018, or older, is eligible to participate in the Senior Games. More information can be found on the website at www.lsogl.net. Deadline to register is March 12. Registrations forms can be picked up at the Lafourche Council on Aging office in Mathews or visit their website at www.lafourchecoa.org.
Artiste du Bayou to meet Saturday
Artiste du Bayou, the local art guild, will hold its meeting on Saturday, February 10 at 9:00 in the arts and craft room of the Larose Civic Center. There will be a
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mini-workshop led by Carolyn France on painting with watercolor pencils. Anyone interested in joining the guild is welcome. Please call Anne Elise Falgout at 256520-2813 for further information.
Bayou Council offering Anger Management classes
The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Fireworks Anger Management classes, (3 twohour sessions for ages 18 and over), from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, February 8, 15, and 22. Limited space is available. To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux, with $150 enrollment fee (money order only). For more information call 985-446-0643.
Happy Mardi Gras!
BTNEP gearing up for 2018 Bayou Lafourche Clean up event
The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) is getting ready for its 7th Annual Bayou Lafourche Cleanup on March 10. The clean up event will be held from 8 am12 pm 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. 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.
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Over the course of time, Mardi Gras festivities have become much more elaborate. In the beginning, masqueraders walked their parade routes, which eventually gave way to mules and carriages in later years. As time went on, tractors took the place of horse-drawn carriages and mules until the use of trucks became the norm in a modernized society. Mardi Gras festivals in and around the state of Louisiana show no signs of slowing down. That was not always the case. There are historical instances of stalls in the celebration. Wars and even prohibition of the parades have fallen upon the merriment of past carnival seasons bringing festivities to a screeching halt. Mardi Gras colors signify justice (purple), power (gold), and faith (green) and were chosen by the Rex Krewe (founded in 1872) for their “Symbolism of Colors” parade in 1892. Houma’s first parade by the Krewe of Houmas, rocked the streets on Fat Tuesday in 1947. The Krewe of Chronos followed suit in 1955 with a parade of their own in Thibodaux. With the 1960’s the Bayou began to see more “local” Krewes such as Krewe of Apollo in 1963 and the Krewe of Neptune in 1966. The Krewe of Nereids holds the bragging rights of being the first all-female night parade in Lafourche Parish in 1985. There are only five days of parades left this Mardi Gras season in Lafourche Parish. Grab your coolers, chairs, and plastic totes for your beads and grab a spot to catch the action! Be sure and check the Mardi Gras parade schedule below and get ready for the last days of dancing in the streets until next Mardi Gras season! Laissez les bons temps rouler!
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above-average flu cases this season but would not provide numbers. Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue, the CDC says. Children, the elderly and people with chronic illnesses are the most vulnerable to complications or death. Flu season, now in its 12th week, has probably not peaked. A typical season lasts 16 weeks. Cases are on track to exceed those of 201415, among the highest in years, Daniel Jernigan, head of the CDC’s influenza division, said during a news briefing Friday. During that season, the U.S. recorded 56,000 deaths, 710,000 hospitalizations and 16 million people who sought care for flu-like symptoms. “We continue to recommend the flu vaccine even though we know most flu vaccines have low effectiveness against H3N2 viruses, effectiveness against other flu viruses is better, and there is more than one flu virus circulating this season,” said Anne Schuchat, the agency’s acting director. “The vaccine may also reduce the severity of symptoms if you catch the flu in spite of being vaccinated, and it is not too late to get the vaccine.” — Staff Writer Holly Duchmann can be reached at 8572205 or holly.duchmann @houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter @holly_evamarie.
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symptoms.” To schedule an appointment to receive a vaccination, contact the Parish Health Unit near-
est to you, 133 W. 112th St., Galliano, 985-6325567, or 2535 Veterans Blvd., Thibodaux, 985447-0921, and then call to schedule your visit.
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It’s scheduled for 7 p.m. at the board office, 805 E. 7th St., Thibodaux. The agenda says the board will decide “whether to declare a reduction in force and authorize the superintendent and the Finance Committee to determine cost-saving measures to reduce expenditures to address the current budget deficit to present to the full board.” Also Wednesday, the board is scheduled to consider a step toward reducing its size from 15 members to nine. The board will consider a resolution asking local lawmakers to introduce such a measure during the state legislative session that begins March 12. The board has debated reducing its membership for years, and the majority has voted against it several times. State laws govern how and when school boards can take such an action, and the board’s attorney has suggested that legislative approval is required. Proponents have said a 15-member board is unwieldy and excessive and that reducing to nine would save taxpayers about $58,000 a year in salaries. Opponents say the savings would have little impact on the budget and contend the action would diminish members’ ability to serve their constituents. Some members have
cited failure to reduce the board’s size as one reason voters defeated a proposed one-cent sales tax increase in May for school workers’ salaries and other expenses. Others said an oil bust that has persisted more than three years, costing thousands of local jobs, was more influential in discouraging voters from approving the tax. — Staff Writer Holly Duchmann can be reached at 8572205 or holly.duchmann @houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter @holly_evamarie.
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No lawmaker has offered a proposal for how to close the gap entirely with cuts. Delaying until June will sow uncertainty, the letter says. “There is not a single option that will be available in June that is not available to the legislature now. The state gains nothing and only loses by waiting,” the letter says. “Waiting until June or later to solve the budget shortfall will unduly burden and cause irreparable harm to our universities and hospitals, and further harm the constituents served by them.” Edwards wants a special session this month. But the Democratic governor has said he doesn’t want to summon lawmakers to Baton Rouge unless he has agreement with House Republican leaders who blocked his previous tax proposals. “Gov. Edwards can’t negotiate with himself, and it’s critically important for the House to come to the table with ideas,” Edwards’
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spokesman Richard Carbo said in a statement. Ward said it will be easier to reach consensus if all 144 lawmakers are together in session, rather than negotiating by phone and in small groups. “The best way forward is with us in Baton Rouge, everybody under one roof,” Ward said. But Ward’s letter seems to suggest disagreement in his own chamber, lacking a majority of senators to push Edwards for the session. Sen. Troy Carter, chairman of the Senate Democratic Caucus, sent his own letter calling it “prudent” to have a special session soon. Both Republican House Speaker Taylor Barras and Rep. Lance Harris, chairman of the House GOP delegation, have said they support holding a February special session to address the budget gap. But while the Legislature can call itself into session, legislative leaders appear to be waiting for Edwards to make that decision. The senators’ letter asks the governor to make the special session agenda as broad as possible, so a variety of ideas can be considered to balance the budget. Barras said House Republicans won’t sup-
port taxes without passage of spending control legislation at the same time. The House GOP proposals would tighten limits on spending growth; create a new website to track spending; charge some Medicaid patients a cost-share for services; and require some adult Medicaid enrollees to work or lose their coverage. While the ideas wouldn’t necessarily chip away at the size of the budget gap, Barras said they could lower the state’s costs in the long term. Edwards said he needs more information on the proposals and on what taxes lawmakers would support in exchange. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
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Terrebonne General Medical Center had recorded two flu-related deaths as of last week, according to figures from the Houma hospital. TGMC had diagnosed 346 cases of influenza since the beginning of the season Oct. 1, about half since the beginning of the year. TGMC estimates about 30 percent of all visits to the hospital’s emergency room have been due to flu-related symptoms or complications. Thibodaux Regional Medical Center had diagnosed 310 flu cases this season, including 120 since Jan. 1, said Aimee Toups, an infection-control preventionist at the hospital. A spokesperson with Ochsner Health System, which operates Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center in Houma and St. Anne Hospital in Raceland, said those hospitals have also seen
2018 Area Mardi Gras Remaining Parades
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 • Krewe of Athena - Golden Meadow - 7:00 p.m. • Krewe of Aphrodite - Houma - 6:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 • Krewe of Apollo - Lockport - noon • Krewe of Atlantis - Golden Meadow - noon • Le Krewe du Bon Temps - Larose - 6:30 p.m. • Krewe of Mardi Gras - East Houma - 6:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 • Krewe of Terreanians - Houma - 12:30 p.m. • Krewe of Cleophas - Thibodaux - 12:30 p.m. • Krewe of Chronos (follows Cleophas) - Thibodaux • Krewe of Grand Isle - Grand Isle - 1:00 p.m. • Krewe of Montegut Children’s Parade - 2:00 p.m. • Krewe of Nereids - Golden Meadow, 6:00 p.m. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12 • Krewe of Cleopatra - Houma, 6:30 p.m. MARDI GRAS DAY, TUESDAY, FEB. 13
• Krewe of Houmas - Houma - 12-noon • Krewe of Kajuns - (follows Houmas) • Krewe of Gheens - Gheens - 11:00 a.m. • Krewe of Neptune - Galliano/Golden Meadow - noon • Krewe of Ghana - Thibodaux - 1:00 p.m. • Krewe of Maasai - Thibodaux - 2:00 p.m. • Krewe of Choupic - Chackbay - 1:00 p.m. • Krewe of Bonne Terre - Montegut - 4:00 p.m.
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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. _________________________
BUSINESSES
Starter office building for rent: First 6 months $300. $500 per month there after. 1 year lease. 6 room office building. 14899 West Main Street in Cut Off. Bayou Side. 985-772-3258. _________________________
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. _________________________ Trailer For rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath; Covered carport; w/d partly furnished; central a/c and heat; Cut Off area; quiet neighborhood. No smoking inside; no pets. $800/mo and $500/dep. 985-691-8110. _________________________ House for rent: 2 br, 1 ba in North Larose with utility room, washer and dryer. $800/mo and $800/dep. Sign a 1 year lease. No pets/no smoking. Taking applications. Call 985-856-0017. _________________________ Small Trailer for Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom; 12x40; fridge, stove, washer/dryer; All utilities paid; Grass cut; North of intracoastal bridge in Larose. $650/mo $400/dep. No pets. Call 665-2548. _________________________ Apartment for rent: 2 br.; 1 bath; washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator. $700/month plus $500/deposit. No pets. FMI Call 985-665-7621. _________________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom; 1 bath; Jacuzzi tub; new carpet and paint; located in Valentine; $550/month, $550/deposit; 6960438. _________________________ For rent: One bedroom, one bath apartment in Lockport area. Offering hardwood floors, appliances, diswasher, washer and dryer. Water included. $550/mo and $550/dep. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985-6376258 _________________________
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. _________________________ Beautiful apartment for rent: 1 bed, 1 bath; completely remodeled; new central heat and cool; hardwood floors; quartz countertops; stainless steel appliances; large back yard shaded with trees; cemented parking; very quiet and secure Luxury apartments; must see to appreciate! For an appointment, please call 985-637-8399. _________________________ For Rent! Half off first months rent with new lease! Large 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in Cut Off. Pets welcomed. unfurnished unit is $795/month with 6 month lease. $750 security deposit. Unit has washer and dryer. to see pics go to www.coteblancheapartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 for more info. ________________________
MERCHANDISE
NordicTrak Treadmill for sale: T 6.5s; 2.6 chp. Asking $400. Call or text 637-1293. _________________________ Salty Oysters For Sale: 1/2 gallon, sacks and half sacks. West 181st Street. 985-6377748. _________________________
For rent: 3 bed, 2 bath spacious mobile home in Cut Off. $650/mo and $650/dep. Background checks, no pets, no smoking. Call 985-475-7272 or 985-637-7273. _________________________ For rent: in Larose. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Big living room. Remodeled. New a/c and heat and appliance hook up. $750/mo and $750/dep. Apartment: 1 bedroom $500/mo and $500 dep. 2 bedroom: $550/mo and $500/dep. 2 barrels of Mardi Gras Beads - $150 for both. Please call: 985-291-1146 or 985-696-4785. _________________________ For Rent: Unfurnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath with central air and heat. Located at 193 McCloud Road, Lockport. $575 month. Phone: 985-532-2541 ext. 17. _________________________ For Rent: Unfurnished 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Located at 225 McCloud Road, Lockport. $550 rent plus deposit. Phone: 985532-2541 ext 17. _________________________ For Rent: Unfurnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Located at 178 McCloud Road, Lockport. $550 rent plus deposit. Phone: 985532-2541 ext 17. _________________________ For rent: townhouse APT #4. 151 West 125th Street. 2 bd, 1.5 bath. Very nice apt. Grass cut, quiet neighborhood. $600/mo and $600/dep. Call John at 985414-2633. _________________________ 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. _________________________ 2 bedroom apartment: for rent. w/d, fridge, and stove. Utilities pd. Quiet area. E 73rd place in Cut Off. $750 per month and $350 non refundable deposit. Call 985-856-8005. _________________________ 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.
House for rent: LA 1 Cut Off. 3 bed, 1 ba. Good neighborhood. Call 691-1367 for details. Leave voicemail. _________________________ For rent: 3 br, 3 ba, brick home, completely remodeled, vaulted living room ceilings, fireplace, wood floors, sheet rock. 210 W 57th street; Cut Off. Text 985665-0402. _________________________ Trailer for rent: 2 bd, 1.5 bath; stove; refrigerator, A/C, for 1 or 2 people. $600/mo and deposit. Located in Lockport. Call 985232-0940 FMI. _________________________
GARAGE SALES
Large open garage sale starting on Jan. 11th until all gone. Open from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. on all weekdays. Lots of everything. School clothes; crafts; knick knacks; baby clothes from newborn to 2T - $.50; baby stroller; tubs; jackets; lots more. 363 West 54th Street, Cut Off. _________________________ 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. _________________________ Second hand sales: Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Corner of Armand St in Golden Meadow on LA 1. Collectables, furniture, dishes, knick-knacks, clothes, small appliances, costumes, formals, wedding dresses, sheets, large Valentine cards, sacks of beads and stuffed animals. _________________________
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. _________________________ Coastal Commerce Bank is seeking tellers for our Larose location. The ideal candidate will have some teller experience and possess excellent customer service skills. Please send cover letter and resume to humanresources1999@gmail.com . EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. _________________________ 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. _________________________ Drivers: Class-A CDL: Increased pay and new trucks. Dedicated routes! No CDL? No problem! Call Swift today! 855292-2945. _________________________
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Tiger Offshore of Fourchon is looking for a 7/7 Class A CDL Truck Driver. No phone calls. Apply within. _________________________
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 _________________________ 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. _________________________ HeatherLandry Photography: Now accepting 2018 High school senior bookings at an affordable rate. Please visit www.heatherlandryphotography.com or call/text 985-2785792. _________________________ 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, CPVC and 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!
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WE NEED MLS 125318: This is an income producing property, located at 20962 Hwy 1., Golden Meadow. This property has 12 (+/-) acres, 21-25 camper spots, 10 mobile home spots, house, trailer, and cabin on lot. Plety of potential to add on to grow! $650,000! Call Greg Plaisance for a showing!
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Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985258-7645. _________________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Mata’s Construction Company LLC: Concrete work: House slabs, driveways, patios, sidewalks, a/c pads, parking lots, etc. Call Carlos Mata at 504-236-6140 or 985-258-6473. Licensed and insured. _________________________ Melancon’s Carpentry: 25 Plus years exp. Honest tradesman. Cabinetry; finish work; frame work; etc. Remodeling or new projects. Call 985-6964157. _________________________ 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 985-2580465. _________________________
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BERNICE GRIFFIN
Bernice “Laloot” Cheramie Griffin, 88, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday with burial to follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Stephen Griffin (Marlene) and Gene Griffin; daughter, Linda Cheramie (Peter Malecki); grandchildren, Jackie, Shelly, Megan, Joshua, Erin, Stephen, Ashley and Cheslie and great grandchildren, Devon, Anna-Claire, Chance, Mason, Connor, Christopher, Claire, Maya and Sophie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilken Griffin; parents, Edwin and Carrie Cheramie; brothers, Roland and Edward Cheramie and sister, Mildred Doucet. Laloot loved gardening, animals and cooking. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. _________________
MEMORIAL
In Loving Memory JACOB CHAISSON On Your 29th Birthday
Sunrise: 2-8-89 Sunset: 8-2-09
Twenty-nine years ago today, God gave us an angel and that angel was you. What a happy day that was! Although God said, “He’s only yours for 20-1/2 years”, in that short time you brought so much joy and love to our lives. How we miss your smiling face, that funny laugh, and those big bear hugs. It still doesn’t seem real, that you could be gone from our lives so soon when you had so much life left to live. There’s not a day that goes by that we don’t think of you and still miss you so much.
MeMe, Poppee, Rachel, Raven, and Jordan
PRAYERS
PRAYER FOR BAD ECONOMY Merciful God, We ask that you give our leaders the wisdom to guide our nation and the world out of the current economic crisis. Help us to protect the poor and all those who are struggling during this difficult time. Provide for their needs and give them hope. Open new opportunities for them and furnish the resources they need to live with dignity. Encourage those who have enough to share essential resources with those who lack the necessities of life, and to do so with humble, grateful and loving hearts. We ask this through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
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Trojans get wins and control of 5A District Gazette Sports Reports
The road to the District 7-5A Championship now runs through Mathews. The Central Lafourche boys’ basketball team had a huge week, beating KIPP Booker T. Washington on Tuesday, then getting their biggest win of the season – a 62-56 road win at rival H.L. Bourgeois – one of the top teams in Class 5A. The Trojans are rolling. They’ve now won six games in a row. They are a half-game out of first place in district, but have a bit of an edge because they beat Thibodaux, the district leader in a head-to-head game earlier this season. Coach Mark Sanders said he thinks his boys are playing their best ball at the right time. That matters a lot in Class 5A hoops. “We are working hard, getting better and making progression,” Sanders said. “I am proud of the kids. They battle. They keep the right mindset and they do the right things.” Never was that more apparent than against the Braves on Thursday night. H.L. Bourgeois beat Central Lafourche in Matthews earlier this season – one of two district losses the Trojans have on the year. But this time, Central Lafourche got the revenge, erasing a 1-point deficit at the end of the third quarter to secure an emotional, hardfought win in a chippy game. The game was tied at 52 with 2 minutes to go, but the Trojans made all the plays late, going on a 5-0 spurt with free throws and defense to
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take a 57-52 lead with a minute to go. The Braves made a surge, getting fouled on a 3-point shot, but the Trojans never buckled, handling pressure defense late and making foul shots to secure the road win. Guards Marvin Robertson and Jamiree Williams were huge in the game, scoring 22 points and 21 points, respectively. The Trojans shot 77 percent at the line in the win. “The kids battled. This is not an easy place to play and that is a really good basketball team we are up against,” Sanders said. “I am proud of our effort and the fight that we showed.” The Trojans returned to action on Tuesday at home against Destrehan. No score was available at press-time on Tuesday morning. The team will travel to take on Terrebonne on Friday. All the matchups for the rest of the season are key because the Trojans are currently No. 18 in the LHSAA power rankings. They need to get into the Top 16 before the end of the season to host a first-round game. That this is even a possibility is amazing for the team, considering that for most of the season before district play, the Trojans weren’t even in the Top 32 and were at risk to miss the playoffs altogether. ___ Lady Tarpons get big win There are three premier girls’ basketball teams in District 7-4A: South Lafourche, Ellender and South Terrebonne. The Lady Tarpons lost to Ellender last week, but rebounded in style on Saturday, smothering South Terrebonne to the tune of a 44-22 win. The Lady Tarpons also beat Assumption (69-37) and Vandebilt (81-29) in an unblemished week. With the victories, South Lafourche improved to 19-8 on the season, jumping up to No. 3 in the Class 4A Power Rankings. “We really challenged ourselves with a tough non-district schedule and that was to
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get us ready for district and the playoff competition,” Lady Tarpons coach Rainie Terrebonne said earlier this season. “Our kids like to play in those games and it brings out the best in everyone.” That winning intensity showed through on Saturday with a swarming defensive effort. South Lafourche smothered South Terrebonne badly in the game, holding the Lady Gators without a point for the entire first quarter and then to just 8 points at halftime – an 18-8 advantage. In the second half, South Lafourche’s defense stayed strong, but the team’s offense woke up, surging out to a 3816 advantage heading into the final eight minutes. The Lady Gators tried to battle back late, but never could – in part because they couldn’t
crack South Lafourche’s tenacious defense. Senior Traya Bruce led the Lady Tarpons with 16 points in the win. Senior post Victorianna Nelson added 11 points in the win. While the Lady Tarpons are playing for seeding, the Tarpon boys’ basketball team is playing for a bid. The Tarpons went 1-1 this past week, beating Vandebilt 58-30, then falling to Assumption 68-56 on Friday night in Galliano. With the week, the Tarpons are now the No. 34 seed in Class 4A – two spots away from being in the bracket. But there is good news. The Tarpons have plenty chances to earn power points to jump up in the coming weeks. Both the boys’ and girls’ take on Morgan City on Tuesday (no score at press-time) and E.D. White on Thursday.
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Louisiana woman takes $75K of deceased relative’s benefits
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A Louisiana woman has pleaded guilty to taking more than $75,000 of benefits meant for her dead mother-in-law. U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook, in a news release this week, says 57-year-old Vanneta Hudspeth, of Ragley, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government funds. According to the guilty plea, Hudspeth continued to receive her deceased mother-in-law’s Veterans Affairs benefits from March 2010 to June 2015 that she was not entitled to. Hudspeth made false statements on the mail-in questionnaire in 2014, stating that her mother-in-law was still living and entitled to receive benefits. Hudspeth’s mother-in-law died in March 2010. Hudspeth faces 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine. Sentencing is set for April 17. ___
Colorado adds 2 rigs as US rig count falls to 946
Pictured are the Virtual Academy of South Lafourche 4-H club members who received overall awards at Pet and Poultry day. Pictured are Caroline Pitre, poster contest; Jaelyn Duet; two illustrated talks; Bradie Callais, overall and class winner for egg dish; Karalyne Dufrene, poultry dish; and Vincent Rousse, poultry dish.
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. fell by one this week to 946. That exceeds the 729 rigs that were active this time a year ago. Houston oilfield serv-
ices company Baker Hughes reported Friday that 765 rigs drilled for oil this week and 181 for gas. Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Colorado increased by two and North Dakota and Ohio each gained one. Wyoming lost three rigs and Louisiana and Texas each decreased by one. Alaska, Arkansas, California, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Utah and West Virginia were unchanged. ___
‘This is really going to sound strange.’ Texas house stolen
MADISONVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Houston couple has reported a house heist — as in, their vacation home was stolen. KTRK-TV reports that Jo and Lonnie Harrison say their one-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin is missing from their property in Madisonville, about 90 miles northwest of Houston. The prefabricated home was on property they purchased last year. The Harrisons hadn’t checked on it since early November. But when Lonnie Harrison returned Friday, all he saw “were blocks and pipes sticking out.” He says he called his wife, who couldn’t believe what happened. When he called the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, he prefaced his report by saying: “This is really going to sound strange, but I need to report a stolen house.” The sheriff’s office didn’t immediately return a call seeking an update on the case Monday.
Information from: KTRKTV, http://abclocal.go.com
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INSULATION SERVICE Capital One recently presented a check for $1,500 to the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Lafourche. Since its establishment in 2005, the CAC has served as a child-friendly place where children who have been the victims of physical or sexual abuse or have witnessed a crime come to talk about what happened. Pictured above are, from left: Elizabeth Breaux, Office Administrator – Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s office; Kristine Russell, District Attorney of Lafourche Parish; and Robbie Naquin, Tri-Parish Market President for Capital One.
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Wednesday, February 7, 2018 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 proved guilty.
FEBRUARY 1, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kristopher Cheramie, 28, Boutte. Fugitive. Joshua Glasper, 30, Houma. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Marcus Williams, 19, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Phillip Johnson, 20, Napoleonville. Contempt of court. FEBRUARY 2, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arabie Sr., 49, Raceland. Sexual battery; indecent behavior with juveniles; peeping tom. Tasha Borrero, 36, Houma. Fugitive. Borne Ledet III, 28, Bayou Blue. Contempt of court (3 CTS). Gary Rink Jr., 29, Thibodaux. Fugitive; violation of probation/parole; resisting an officer. Brett Templet, 36, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Thibodaux Police Department Ferrantte Alexis, 40, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Sylvia Benoit, 54, Schriever. Issuing worthless checks – felony; issuing worthless checks – MISD. Brandy Johnson, 30, Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace. Louisiana State Police Donny Lerille Jr., 20,
Larose. D.W.I 2nd offense; improper equipment – fenders and mudguards. FEBRUARY 3, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Rustin Guidry, 22, Thibodaux. Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses; D.W.I 2nd offense; failure to drive on right side of road. Vicki Luquette, 39, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Thibodaux Police Department Travis Mart Jr., 18, Thibodaux. Possession of oxycodone; armed robbery or attempted armed robbery with use of a firearm; possession of marijuana 1st offense. Doreon Simmons, 17, Houma. Armed robbery or attempted armed robbery with use of a firearm; possession of marijuana 1st offense. Tyler Tillman, 24, Thibodaux. Possession of oxycodone; possession of cannabinoids/synthetic marijuana. Daronti Wesley, 18, Thibodaux. Resisting an officer with force or violence; disturbing the peace – engaging in fistic encounter. Jamal Westley, 21, Thibodaux. Theft generally. FEBRUARY 4, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Tate Cantrelle, 52, Cut Off. Monetary instrument abuse. Adrienne Cheramie, 34, Galliano. Contempt of court. Jace Duet, 27, Cut Off. Contempt of court; prohibited acts – schedule II. Frank Taylor, 41, Galliano. Resisting an officer with force or violence; illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities; possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams; illegal carrying of weapon in presence of CDS. Louisiana State Police Danielle Boudreaux, 24, Gray. Traffic control signs; D.W.I 1st offense. Kioka Thomas, 25, Baton Rouge. Driving on roadway laned for traffic; operating a vehicle while intoxicated; contempt of court. Garland Triggs, 42, Thibodaux. Driving on roadway laned for traffic; operating a vehicle while intoxicated. David Waguespack Jr., 36, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (7 CTS). Dillon Webre, 30, Thibodaux. Careless operation; prohibited acts – Schedule I.
Drive Sober Campaign begins with four DWI arrests
The statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign is off to a great start in Lafourche Parish after deputies charged four individuals with DWI in the first three days. The campaign runs February 2-14, and is coordinated and funded by the National Traffic Safety Administration and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. The first incident occurred on Friday, February 2, at about 10:20 p.m. when deputies observed a vehicle swerve in and out of the lane of travel along LA Highway 3185 in Thibodaux. Deputies conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Rustin Guidry who was exhibiting signs of possible intoxication. Deputies conducted a field sobriety test which showed Guidry to have a blood alcohol content of
.152g%. Deputies also learned Guidry had been arrested for his first DWI offense in March 2017, and his license was still suspended. He was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux. He was charged with DWI (2nd Offense), driving under suspension, and improper lane usage. He was released after posting $1,050 bond. The following individuals were also charged with DWI (1st Offense) over the weekend: Laura Honeycutt (age 56) of Lockport; Vicki Luquette (age 39) of Thibodaux; and Nat Alario (age 49) of Cut Off. Whether attending a parade or a party, or drinking at an establishment, Sheriff Craig Webre reminds citizens to NEVER drive if you
have had anything to drink containing alcohol. “Before you leave your home, you should have a designated driver or a plan to avoid driving altogether,” said Sheriff Webre. “During the Carnival season, we have many more people on the roadways and many more children near the roadways, especially around parade routes. It is NEVER a good decision to drink and drive, but making that decision at this time of year could be even more catastrophic. Please consider your family and innocent bystanders who could be harmed or even killed by such an irresponsible decision which can always be avoided.” Remember that driving under the influence of narcotics, even some legal medications, can also impair your ability to drive and lead to a DWI arrest. Always read warning labels and instructions on prescription and overthe-counter medications.
Raceland man arrested for sex crimes involving a juvenile
A 49-year old Raceland man has been arrested and charged with sex crimes involving a juvenile. Jimmy Arabie, Sr. was arrested Friday, Feb. 2 after an investigation into Arabie began in late December 2017 when juvenile detectives received a report in reference to possible sexual battery of a juvenile. Through investigation, detectives learned Arabie allegedly had inappropriate sexual contact with the juvenile and had allegedly committed other illegal acts which were sexual in nature. Arabie was charged with Sexual Battery (Forcible Fondling), Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile, and Peeping Tom. He was released Friday evening after posting $100,500 bond. Due to the nature of the investigation, no further details will be released.
Wendy L. Thibodeaux, CLA Lafourche Parish Assessor Senior homeowners may qualify for property tax freeze If you are 65 years of age or older prior to January 1, 2018 and your adjusted household gross income is $73,851.18 or less You may qualify for a freeze on your homestead property valuation. The following conditions apply: -You are required to furnish proof of income when you apply -The freeze is on the assessed value, not on the tax rate, which is subject to change - Only allowed one freeze to be applied to homestead property The freeze remains in effect as long as the property is owned by the applicant and the value does not increase more than 25% due to construction or reconstruction.
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