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School Board continues debating size reduction

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By Holly Duchmann Daily Comet Staff Writer

Members of the Lafourche Parish School Board are once again considering reducing its board from 15 members to nine members after years of back-and-forth discussion. Interim board member Raymond Toups said he wants the reduction to improve the public’s view of the board to help it bring another tax proposal before the voters. “I think we should discuss it here some more if we need to, but again let’s bring it up at a board meeting and vote on it,” Toups said. “We need to vote on it again. Let the people know how we stand and show our colors.” Toups, who was ineligible to vote in August when the board rejected a reduction by an 8-6 vote because he wasn’t officially commissioned, said he wanted to appeal to the members in opposition. “The more I look into it ... it’s a dire picture,” Toups said. “We’re not going to get out of the hole. This system is headed down the drain. Now, I’m a new board member, a new kid on the block, but that’s how I feel we’re going.” Toups, who has See School Page 3-A

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VOLUME 52 NUMBER 18

Town of Lockport

High gusty winds downed three utility poles in the town of Lockport Sunday. Some of the town’s residents were without power for several hours while crews fixed the problem.

Gov. Edwards: Willing to extend deadline on tax talks By MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Offering a bit more wiggle room to lawmakers, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Monday he won’t hold firm to the Jan. 19 deadline he set to reach a tax deal with House GOP leaders, if the two sides are making meaningful progress. At issue are negotiations over closing a $1 billion state budget gap that hits July 1. In December, the Democratic governor said he needed an “agreement on principle” with House Republican leaders on a tax package by Jan. 19, or he wouldn’t call a February special legislative session to boost tax collections. But as the deadline nears, Edwards hedged, saying he’d be willing to lengthen talks. “If we’re making progress and we’re just not quite there

by the 19th, I can extend it,” Edwards told the Press Club of Baton Rouge. “But you can’t extend it indefinitely, for just purely logistical reasons. We have a certain window when the special session would fit” between Mardi Gras and the start of the regular session March 12. House Speaker Taylor Barras said he’s optimistic the two sides could reach a tax deal for a February session but might need time beyond next week. He said House lawmakers need more details about the governor’s tax proposals. Barras and the governor met Monday to continue talks. Lawmakers also want more information about how congressional changes made to the federal tax system will impact state government coffers. See Edwards Page 3-A

Area jobs up 200 for the month, but down 1,100 for the year

According to the newest figures released last week, local oilfield job losses have slowed. Houma-Thibodaux gained 200 jobs last month but has lost 1,100 since last November amid an oil bust that started more than three years ago. The report, released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission, reflects the second straight month of local job gains. The metro area, comprised of Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes, gained 300 jobs in October. The area posted a 4.4 percent unemployment rate last month, unchanged from October and down from 6.1 percent in November 2016.

Louisiana’s 4.2 percent jobless rate is down from 4.3 percent in October and 5.4 percent in November 2016. The report shows the unemployment rate has declined because people are leaving the workforce altogether and are no longer counted as jobless. That includes people who have returned to school, left the area or given up on a job search. The civilian labor force, the number of people working or looking for work, dropped from 107,577 in August 2014 to 84,120 last month. That means 22 percent, or more than one in five people, have left the local workforce since the oil bust began more than three years ago. However, jobs in the category held steady for the month. The latest figures bring to 15,800 the estimated number of jobs Houma-Thibodaux has lost since the bust began. In October, Louisiana economist Loren Scott released an annual forecast that predicted that figure would rise to 16,700 by year’s end. He expects the area to lose another 1,800 jobs next year before gaining 700 in 2019. See Jobs Page 3-A

Now that qualifying has ended for the upcoming March 24 election, two candidates have signed up for Lafourche Parish district attorney. Interim District Attorney Kristine Brad Naquin Russell qualified Wednesday for the office, and Thibodaux City Court prosecutor Brad Naquin qualified Thursday. Former District Attorney Cam Morvant II, citing health concerns, stepped Kristine Russell down in November after nearly 15 years. Qualifying ended Friday for the election, which will also include a Lafourche Parish School Board seat. Three candidates signed up for the District 8 seat on the School Board: Chris Lagarde, Raymond Toups and Barry Uzee. Toups has been serving in the interim since former board member Ronald Pere resigned in May after he and his wife moved to an assisted-living facility outside the Raceland-area district. He had been on the board for 10 years. In races with three or more candidates, if no one receives more than half the vote March 24, the top two will compete in an April 28 runoff. Residents must register by Feb. 21 in person or by mail, or by March 3 at geauxvote.com, to vote in the March 24 election. Early voting runs from March 1017. There will be no statewide or national races on the ballot.

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Parent Education classes being offered by Bayou Council

Calendar of Events News to Use! SL Library to host French meeting

The South Lafourche Public Library will host a meeting every third Tuesday on the month from 3 to 5 p.m., focusing on “La Table Francaise”, a two-hour meeting held in French, dedicated to the preservation of the Cajun culture. __________________

Israelite Baptist Church accepting recipes for new book

Israelite Baptist Church will be accepting recipes until February 1, 2018. The recipe book will be sold in the spring and proceeds will benefit the Operational Funds for the church. The price of the book will be determined once all recipes are accepted and rough draft is complete. Please send recipes to Albertha P. Campbell, P.O Box 1184; Larose, LA 70373.

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LCO Boys Baseball holding registration

The LCO Boys Baseball League will be holding registration for the 2018 season on Tuesday, January 16, and 23. The signup will be at the concession stand near the fields from 6 to 8 p.m. Entry fee is $45, with a $5 discount for each additional child. Cut off date for each age group is May 1. The child’s age on Apr 30, 2018 is their age for the league year. The league will accept any equipment donations your child may have outgrown and is also in need of board members, umpires, and coaches. There will be volunteer forms at each registration. Any questions, please contact Mark Comeaux at 985-2731787, email lcoboysbaseball@gmail.com, or search LCO Boys Baseball on Facebook. _________________

GI Farmers Market to be held this Sat.

The Grand Isle Rotary Club will sponsor a Farmers’ Market on the second Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Oak Lane, Grand Isle (old Methodist Church building). FMI or to reserve spaces, contact Linda Goldman at (985) 6960107.

Holy Rosary Catholic School announce upcoming events

Catholic Schools Week Kick Off Mass will be on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Holy Rosary Catholic School Open House and music provided by Metanoia. Following Mass, there will be a gumbo dinner serving at 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Holy Rosary Catholic School Cafeteria. Tickets are available for $8 through the school’s front office or by calling (985) 693-3342. On Friday, February 2, 2018 there will be Living Rosary at 2:30 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic School. Come by for a visit and see the wonderful things Holy Rosary Catholic School has to offer! __________________

Hispanic Alcohol information school being offered

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services announces Hispanic Alcohol Information School, (6 hour class for court mandated DWI offenders only), on Sat., Jan. 14, from 9 a.m. till 3:30 p.m To enroll, please report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services in Thibodaux with court paperwork, picture ID and $225 fee (Money orders only). FMI call 985-4460643.

Forrest Gump goes to Heaven

The day finally arrived: Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven. He is met at the Pearly Gates by Saint Peter himself. The gates are closed, however, and Forest approaches the gatekeeper. Saint Peter says, “Well, Forrest, it’s certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you. I must inform you that the place is filling up fast, and we’ve been administering an entrance examination for everyone. The tests are fairly short, but you need to pass before you can get into Heaven.” Forrest responds, “It shore is good to be here Saint Peter. I was looking forward to this. Nobody ever told me about any entrance exams. Shore hope the test ain’t too hard; life was a big enough test as it was.” Saint Peter goes on, “Yes, I know Forrest. But, the test I have for you is only three questions. Here is the first: What days of the week begin with the letter ‘T’? Second, how many seconds are there in a year? Third,

what is God’s first name?” Forrest goes away to think the questions over. He returns the next day and goes up to Saint Peter to try to answer the exam questions. Saint Peter waves him up and asks, “Now that you have had a chance to think the questions over, tell me your answers.” Forrest says, “Well, the first one, -how many days of the week begin with the letter ‘T’?” “Shucks, that one’s easy; that’d be Today and Tomorrow!” The saint’s eyes open wide and he exclaims, “Forrest! That’s not what I was thinking, but ... you do have a point though, and I guess I didn’t specify, so I give you credit for that answer.” “How about the next one” says Saint Peter, “how many seconds in a year?” “Now that one’s harder,” says Forrest. “But, I thunk and thunk about that, and I guess the only answer can be twelve.” Astounded, Saint Peter says, “Twelve! Twelve! Forrest, how in Heaven’s name could you

come up with twelve seconds in a year?” Forrest says, “Shucks, there gotta be twelve: January second, February second, March second....” “Hold it,” interrupts Saint Peter. “I see where you’re going with it.” “And I guess I see your point, though that wasn’t quite what I had in mind. I’ll give you credit for that one too.” “Let’s go on with the next and final question,” says Saint Peter, “Can you tell me God’s first name?” Forest says, “Well shore, I know God’s first name. Everybody probly knows It’s Howard.” “Howard?” asks Saint Peter. “What makes you think it’s ‘Howard’?” Forest answers, “It’s in the prayer.” “The prayer?” asks Saint Peter, “Which prayer?” “The Lord’s Prayer,” responds Forest: “Our Father, Who art in Heaven, Howard be thy name...”

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been serving as an interim board member since May, is running for the District 8 board seat in the March 24 election against Chris Lagarde and Barry Uzee. Two local principals and a parent spoke in favor of the reduction at the Thursday meeting. A cut to the board would be a more symbolic gesture than a financial one, but would help restore the public’s trust in the board, said Gaye Cheramie, South Lafourche High School principal. “Even though we may lose representation on the southern end, I have to place my trust on the board that they’re going to look at the whole parish and what’s needed,” Cheramie said. Al Archer and Calvin Duet, who had opposed the reduction, said they still will vote against the measure if it comes up at next month’s board meeting. “I work at (Port Fourchon), the majority of funds come from the port, and if you reduce that then the representation may be less than four and we may not have as strong a voice with two versus four members, and I’m very aware of that, and it’s one of the things I’m concerned about,” Archer said. Archer said he has faith the board will pull through the tough economic times it’s facing without the cut. Duet said he believes the economy was the larger reason why the 1-percent sales tax was voted down last April, not necessarily the board reducing its size. “Even though we would reduce the board, I can’t predict, but I think it would be difficult to pass a tax right now again even though we’re in dire need of money coming in,” Duet said. “Now would I vote for a tax if it was brought up? I’d vote yes because I believe in what our educators are doing, I be-

lieve in the children, and as a board member that’s what I’m here for, but reducing the board isn’t going to erase that $6 million deficit.” In 2016, it was estimated a six-member reduction would save taxpayers about $58,000 a year. Former board member Ronald Pere, a proponent of the reduction, estimated the board would save another $105,000 per year in indirect costs. During the summer, the board learned it would take a law to change the size of the board from 15 members to nine before the 2020 census. If the board attempted a reduction after the census, it could reduce itself to a different number. — Comet Staff Writer Holly Duchmann can be reached at 857-2205 or holly. duchmann@houmatoday.com Follow her on Twitter @ holly_evamarie.

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Louisiana’s tax laws are tied to federal tax laws, and the Edwards administration estimates revenue from state personal income tax collections to rise about $200 million to $250 million annually from the recent changes. But it’s unclear when the boosted tax collections will arrive, and how much that will chip away at the imminent budget gap. About $1 billion in temporary sales taxes expire as the new budget year begins. Edwards wants to raise enough taxes to offset the expiring ones, to keep money flowing to government operations. House GOP lawmakers have blocked similar tax ideas proposed last year. Tax bills can’t be considered in the regular legislative session from March until early June, requiring a special session to pass any tax plans. If that session isn’t held in February, lawmakers could try to craft a budget that strips the entire amount through cuts or let the spending plan linger unfinished until a lastminute June special session. “We ought to get it done in February. That’s the orderly way to do it. That’s the way that

causes the least amount of disruption,” Edwards said. The governor will offer lawmakers a look at what such budget cuts would look like, when he presents a spending plan Jan. 19. Under state law, he’s required to propose a budget that reflects the dollars available. Edwards warned the “lion’s share” of cuts will fall on public college programs and health care services, which are the two spending areas with the fewest protections from cuts. “It will not reflect a budget that I want to see implemented,” the governor said. Barras said a deal on taxes will need to be coupled with what he described as budget reforms sought by House Republicans. Edwards said he’s willing to consider whatever ideas they offer, but he said he’s already reformed the process by ending the patchwork financing and other “gimmicks” that were previously used to piece together spending plans. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

Jobs

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Crude prices have risen but remain at about half their mid2014 high of $115 a barrel, sparking layoffs and work slowdowns in the Gulf of Mexico oilfield. The U.S. industry has rebounded, but job growth has been limited mostly to inland shale fields, where drilling is less costly than the deep waters of the Gulf. “We’ve observed measurable improvement in the state’s employment outlook over the year, including declines in the unemployment rates across all metro areas compared to 2016,” said Ava Dejoie, Executive Director of the Louisiana Workforce Commission. “These figures reflect the persistence of Louisiana’s job seekers in pursuing gainful employment, and we hope to further restore confidence in our labor force in the coming year.” The U.S jobless rate was 3.9 percent last month, the same as October and down from 4.4 percent a year ago.

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By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — With three strong hurricanes, wildfires, hail, flooding, tornadoes and drought, the United States tallied a record high bill last year for weather disasters: $306 billion. The U.S. had 16 disasters last year with damage exceeding a billion dollars, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday. That ties 2011 for the number of billion-dollar disasters, but the total cost blew past the previous record of $215 billion in 2005. Costs are adjusted for inflation and NOAA keeps track of billiondollar weather disasters going back to 1980. Three of the five most expensive hurricanes in U.S. history hit last year. Hurricane Harvey, which caused massive flooding in Texas, cost $125 billion, second only to 2005’s Katrina, while Maria’s damage in Puerto Rico cost $90 billion, ranking third, NOAA said. Irma was $50 billion, mainly in Florida, for the fifth most expensive hurricane. Western wildfires fanned by heat racked up $18 billion in damage, triple the U.S. wildfire record, according to NOAA. Besides Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico, California, Colorado, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and North Carolina all had more than $1 billion in damage from the 16 weather disasters in 2017. “While we have to be careful about knee-jerk cause-effect discussions, (many scientific studies) show that some of today’s extremes have climate change fingerprints on them,” said University of Georgia meteorology professor Marshall Shepherd, a

past president of the American Meteorological Society. NOAA announced its figures at the society’s annual conference in Austin, Texas. The U.S. averages six of the billion-dollar weather disasters each year, costing a bit more than $40 billion annually. The increase in billion-dollar weather disasters is likely a combination of more flooding, heat and storm surge from climate change along with other non-climate changes, such as where buildings are put, where people move and how valuable their property is, said Deke Arndt, NOAA’s climate monitoring chief. “Perhaps it is time to mandate urban development in a more resilient and sustainable manner given the increasing frequency of weather extremes, especially along the nation’s coasts,” Susan Cutter, director of the University of South Carolina’s Hazards and Vulnerability Research Institute, said in an email. The weather agency also said that 2017 was the third hottest year in U.S. records for the Lower 48 states with an annual temperature of 54.6 degrees (12.6 degrees Celsius) — 2.6 degrees warmer than the 20th century average. Only 2012 and 2016 were warmer. The five warmest years for the Lower 48 states have all happened since 2006. Arndt said the U.S. — which has had above

normal annual tempera tures for 21 straight years — is showing the same warming effects as the rest of the world. The burning of coal, oil and gas emits heat-trapping gases that change Earth’s climate. This was the third straight year that all 50 states had above average temperatures for the year. Five states — Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and New Mexico — had their warmest year ever. Temperature records go back to 1895. ___ Follow Seth Borenstein on Twitter at @borenbears.

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Office/ Retail Units for Lease in Cut Off: 1 unit located at 14410 W. Main- Suite 2, 1,100 sq.ft.; 1 unit located at 115 West 42nd St., 900 sq.ft.; FMI call 225456-7755. _________________________

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. _________________________ Studio Cottage for rent: Single occupancy (1 person). $600/month $300/deposit. All utilities paid. Lawn service provided, private laundry mat on site. 985-665-9618, 985-8593953, or 985-693-3833. _________________________ Are you here from out of town and need a nice, clean, comfortable and affordable place? Then don’t look any further! If you are single, family, worker, company, fisherman, or anyone else looking for short-term or long-term housing, we have what you need. All of our places are furnished with a full kitchen. We also have camper lots and a new fish cleaning station with a full bath. A fully stocked store in walking distance. The nicest laundry mat around. Pets are allowed. Come be another one our satisfied customers. Call Tommy at 985-637-4133.

Trailer For rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath; 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. _________________________ Multiple homes for rent: All 3 bedroom homes in Larose and Cut Off. Quiet neighborhoods. $850-$950 per month. Call Diane at 691-1367, leave message. _________________________ Trailer for rent: Large 2 bed, 2 bath. $750/mo and $500/dep in Galliano. No pets. Call 985-2788974. _________________________

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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. _________________________ For rent: 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home at 177 Rue Ponche Vida, Golden Meadow. $750/mo. 1st and last months rent and cleaning deposit. Please call Hannah at 985-2589154. _________________________ 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. _________________________ For rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom in Larose. Washer/dryer, covered parking and deck, grass cutting included. No pets, no smoking. $825/mo and $800/dep. Call 258-3773. _________________________ Apartment for rent: 2 br.; 1 bath; washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator. 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: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, spacious mobile home in Cut Off; background checks; no pets; no smoking; Call 985-4757272 or 985-637-7273. _________________________

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.co m. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 for more info. _________________________

For rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment partially furnished. Golden Meadow. $700/mo and $300 deposit. 985-475-7696 or 985-398-0172. _________________________ Camper spaces for rent: Golden Meadow. $340/month 985-475-7696 or 985-398-0172. _________________________ Trailer for rent: 3 bedroom; 2 bath. $700/mo and $500/dep. 205 W. 126th St. Cut Off. Call Ross at 985-258-1737 for more information. _________________________ Apt for rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Kitchen/living area; washer; dryer; utilities paid; furnished linens and utensils. 985632-5610. _________________________ 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. _________________________

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. _________________________ Tractor for sale: 1959 Farmall Cub Tractor; 2 hitch with choppers. Call 985-278-9978 for details; $1800. _________________________

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:

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WANT TO BUY

We pay CASH for Gold, Silver and Diamonds: Bayou Side Flea Market, 14567 HWY 1, Cut Off. Call Dallas at 985-677-1061 or Tom at 985-227-2470. _________________________

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. _________________________ One day sale: 185 East 74th Place. 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. on Saturday the 13th. Purses, men’s jeans, rugs, women’s boots, and remaining Christmas is ½ off. Infant girls 2 pc outfits now $3. Weather permitting. Don’t’ miss it!! _________________________ Multi Family Garage Sale: Clothing, home decor, furniture, electronics, seasonal decor, hunting equipment, baby items, medical scrubs, fitness equipment, jewelry, desginer purses. Hot chicken and sausage jambalaya for sale by the bowl. January 12, 13 and 14 from 8am to 2pm. No early birds! 11877 Hwy 308, Larose. _________________________

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. _________________________

Now Hiring

CDL Driver Apply today! Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm Every third weekend Saturday, 7am-5pm Sunday, 8am-3pm

Transport/Flatbed Driver: Fulltime Class A Drivers with TWIC card, Haz Mat and Tankers endorse needed. Applicants must have a clean driving record and be able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen. Steady work. (50+ hrs/wk) with excel. Benefits: Pd Hosp, credit union, monthly gas allowance, quarterly bonus, retirement plan, and many more. Fuel delivery exp beneficial, not required. Breaux Petroleum 237 N. Barrios St., Lockport, LA 70374. 985-5323358 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. _________________________ Drivers: $5,000 sign on! Big miles = big money! Company, Lease, or O/O. CDL-A, with H&T end. 2018= new comp. package!! 866-451-4495. _________________________ Tiger Offshore of Fourchon is looking for a 7/7 Class A CDL Truck Driver. No phone calls. Apply within. _________________________ B&B Construction is now hiring a dependable operator / roustabout. Must have own transportation, pass drug screening and hard worker. FMI Call 985-665-1220. _________________________ Gulf Coast Employment is taking applications for experienced deckhands. Call today at 985-693-7750.

Price Reduced!

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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MLS 126947: This 3BR, 2BA home sits on large 70’ by 30 arpent property. It features a spacious living room/ kitchen area with all new appliances, a detached workshop with A/C office. 18674 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. Priced just right at $235,000! Call Greg Plaisance for a showing!

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Superior Rent to Own is now hiring a route manager at Cut Off location. Must be able to lift 100lbs. Apply at store 14492 West Main St. or send resume to 101.cutoff@superiorrenttoown.com. _________________________ 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. _________________________

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. _________________________

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Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Gleam and Shine: Real Estate cleaning. Affordable, reliable home pampering and organization. We have local references. Free quotes. For every booked referral you get one cleaning on us. Please call 985-258-4084. _________________________ 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. _________________________

NOTICES

POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________________

OBITUARIES

CAI CROSBY

Cai Joseph Crosby, 13 months, a native and resident of Larose passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Visitation was held at Christian Fellowship Church on Tuesday, January 9 from 9 a.m. until funeral time. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. with a burial followed in Holy Rosary Cemetery. Cai is survived by his parents, Desmond and Tralyn Crosby; grandparents, Sonny and Teresa Crosby, and Robin Cheramie; great-grandparents, Roosevelt and Emelina Crosby, Joan Callais and Rena Cheramie; godparents, Alvin “TKnock” Naquin, Jr. and Jera Angelette; brothers, Carter James Crosby and Cole Joshua Crosby; uncles, Paul Crosby (Crystal), Trevor and Ridge Cheramie; aunts, Kasie Curole (Kurt), Kristie Crosby and Aimèe Crosby; cousins, Phoebe, Moet, Blake, Ezra, Sabbath, Kolt, Kruz, Owen, Emerson, and Ryder. Cai was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Albert J. and Dianna Cheramie, George Callais, and Gus Cheramie. Everyone who knew baby Cai, knew what a loving, sweet, and happy baby he really was. He was full of life, loved meeting new people, and never knew a stranger. Cai loved spending time with his daddy in the shop, playing outside with his brothers, and loving his mommy. Cai was all boy. He loved planes, trains, and automobiles. God sure did bless Heaven with a good baby! “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you” Philippians1:3 Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. __________________

Double J Roofing Construction Specialize 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: 985-7226129.

Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________________ Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985258-7645. _________________________ Concrete Construction Patios. Driveways. Houses. Metal Buildings. Free Estimates. No job too large or too small. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at (985) 209-5552 or (985) 258-6047. _________________________ HeatherLandry Photography: Now accepting 2018 High school senior bookings at an affordable rate. Please visit www.heatherlandryphotography.com or call/text 985-2785792. _________________________ Melancon’s Carpentry: 25 Plus years exp. Honest tradesman. Cabinetry; finish work; frame work; etc. Remodeling or new projects. Call 985-6964157. _________________________

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LOIS TERREBONNE

Lois D. Terrebonne, 74, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018. Visitation will be held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 10 from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in Cheramie Cemetery. Lois is survived by her husband of 58 years, Willard J. Terrebonne; son, Keith Terrebonne and partner Shannon Thibodaux; granddaughter, Melissa Frentz and husband Ryan; great-grandchildren, Corben, Levi and Lincoln Frentz. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Elvida and Junius Dufrene; grandson, Erik Terrebonne; brothers, Robert, Roy and Jimmy Dufrene. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. __________________

ROSALIE DAIGLE

Rosalie G. “Rose” Daigle, 67, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Visitation was held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home on Monday, January 8th from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and resumed at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church at 9 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Guidry (Russell), Christine Cheramie (Flint) and Crystle Rogers (Mike); grandchildren, Phillip Guidry, Patrick Guidry, Dillon Cheramie (Sandra), Connor Cheramie, Jessie Allen (Josh), Elizabeth Duet (Curtis), Tera Rogers, Amanda Guidry (Ryan) and Sara Guidry (Ross); and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosemond and Leona Guidry; son, Dallas Daigle; brothers, Johnny Guidry and Norman Guidry; and sisters, Jane Thibodeaux and Norma “Toot” Cheramie. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

PHYLLIS GROS

Phyllis “SNAP” Shelby, 60, a native of Rockport, TX and resident of Lockport, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2018. She was survived by her mother in law, Shorty; brother, Stan Shelby; sister, Debbie Hargrove (Jim); three children, son, Sean Paul (Janet); daughters, Nikki Renee and Ashley Nicole; grandchildren, Victoria, Gabriel, Monique, Aliya, Kaylee, Austin, Nathaniel and Seanah; seven nieces and seven nephews. SNAP was welcomed to her eternal resting place by her beloved Granny, Katie Reed Lassiter; parents, Donald L. Shelby and Shirley L. Conrad; sister and best friend, Terry S. Acosta; neice, Heather; and granddaughter, Natalia. A private memorial service will be held for our SNAP. ___________________

LAURA MALLARD

Laura Gradisar Mallard passed away on January 01, 2018. She was 55 years old. Laura was born in Pueblo, Colorado on October 22, 1962 to Betty and Joseph “Jake” Gradisar. She was a loving and affectionate mother and grandmother. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play football, basketball, and baseball. She was blessed with four wonderful daughters and one amazing son, Michelle, Melissa (Bernard), Nicole, Amanda, Donnie (Sherry). She moved to Oklahoma City, Ok from Pueblo, CO and then to Galliano, LA where she resided until her passing. Laura is also survived by her six grandchildren, Elijah Barnett, Tony Baker, Izak Barnett, Corbin Mallard, Cade Mallard; and one granddaughter Addyson Juneau; one sister, Nancy (Don) Bigley of Rock Springs, WY; one brother, Steven (Carla) Gradisar of Pueblo, Co; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Laura is proceeded in death by her parents, Betty and Joseph “Jake” Gradisar; one sister, Cynthia Rae Gradisar Butkovich; one brother, Joseph Gradisar. At her request there will be no viewing or service. She requested that she be cremated and her ashes to be shared with her loved ones. Laura will truly be missed by those who knew and loved her. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online, at www.greenwoodfh.com.

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Wednesday, January 10, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

roadways (equivalent to 35,000 bags) - 89,547 cigarette butts picked up - 27,601 volunteers cleaned the public lands and waters of the state, a value worth $4.6 million - 466,115 lbs of hazardous waste recycled at Household Hazardous Waste days and diverted from landfills - 42,194 students received environmental education about the impact of litter and the importance of recycling - 2,836 trees planted, resulting in 100 million gallons of water and 140,000 lbs. of CO2 absorbed per year - $180,000 in grants awarded by KLB to reduce waste, increase recycling, and improve public spaces This data represents work done by Keep Louisiana Beautiful, its statewide affiliate network, and grant recipients from the 2017 fiscal year. The majority of these organizations utilize a workforce made up entirely of volunteers that seek a cleaner, greener, more resilient Louisiana. To see the full 2017 Keep Louisiana Beautiful impact report, visit keeplouisianabeautiful.or g/impact. ___

Ground broken for New Orleans culinary, hospitality school

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Two New Orleans restaurateurs and a developer say they have the $32 million in financing needed to turn a failed visual arts center into a nonprofit restaurant and hotel school, and construction has begun. The New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute should open next year, with classes at levels from tourist to professional, a news release said. It says courses at all levels from tourist to professional are planned, with those for student certification to be developed with consultation from the famed Culinary Institute of America. The school’s founders are Ti Adelaide Martin, co-owner of the Commander’s Palace family of restaurants, restauranteur Dickie Brennan, and developer George Brower, who was behind the Saenger Theater’s renovation. The building was erected with $25 million in public and private money, opening in 2004, closing again, reopening in 2008, and closing for good in 2011. School founders bought it in 2014 for $6.2 million, saying they hoped to open the school in 2016. ___

Louisiana taxpayers can start filing state taxes on Jan. 29

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana personal income taxpayers can start filing their 2017 state tax returns on Jan. 29. The state Department of Revenue announced Monday it will start accepting individual income tax returns the same day the IRS starts taking federal income tax returns. Louisiana taxpayers are encouraged to file state taxes online. But they can also download paper tax forms from the revenue department website or file returns through other tax preparation software. Updated printed forms will not be available until Jan. 29. If someone is due a refund, the revenue de-

Keep Louisiana Beautiful reveals how volunteers are changing Louisiana

COVINGTON, LA. – Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) collected data from its extensive network to determine the overall impact that the nonprofit organization had on the state in 2017. Among its most impressive accomplishments were: - 517,229 lbs of litter removed from Louisiana

partment says that will generally take about 60 days from the filing date if returns are submitted electronically or 14 weeks if returns are filed on paper. The deadline to file individual income tax returns with the state is May 15. ___

Louisiana State Police welcomes 27 new troopers

BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana State Police announced the graduation

Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. JANUARY 3, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Marlow Brickley, 46, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Michael Charpentier Jr., 45, Gray. Aggravated assault upon a dating partner child endangerment; cruelty to juveniles; battery of a dating partner by burning. JANUARY 4, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Calvin Evans Jr., 36, Raceland. Contempt of court. Devin Falgout, 24, Lockport. Sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without prescription or order prohibited; possession with intent to distribute marijuana; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Allen Gaudet, 37, Grand Isle. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; falure to drive on right side of road; possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams; sale, distribution, or possession of legend drug without prescription or order (2 CTS). Demario Jarvis, 29, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Jacob Lebouef, 34, Cut Off. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; contempt of court; violation of probation/parole; monetary instrument abuse. Kristen Lee, 29, Bayou Blue. Contempt of court. Justin Platt, 22, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court; theft of goods; disturbing the peace (warrants); theft by shoplifting; resisiting an officer. Bryce Uzee, 24, Raceland. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana 1st offense; possession of heroin. JANUARY 5, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Beatrice Wallace, 24, Raceland. Contempt of court. Leroy Tackno Sr., 61, Fugitive; contempt of court (4 CTS). JANUARY 6, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Trudy Gremillion, 38, Gal-

of its 96th Cadet Class. Twenty-seven individuals completed their journey to becoming a Louisiana State Trooper. On August 20, 2016, 36 Cadets from across the state began their 20week journey through the Louisiana State Police Training Academy. Throughout the academy, Cadets received training in various subjects including crash investigation, emergency vehicle operations, impaired driving detection, traffic incident management, and leadership in

addition to a rigorous physical training regimen. Having successfully completed the LSP Training Academy, the newly graduated Troopers will deploy across the state where they will participate in a 10-14 week field-training program while supervised by a senior Louisiana State Trooper. Cadets serving with Troop C headquarters in Gray are Ryan Anderson, Jamon Green, Kelli LeBlanc and Michael Milstead.

For more information on the process of becoming a Louisiana State Trooper visit http://lsp.org/recruit.ht ml or contact your local LSP Public Information Officer at http://lsp.org/public.ht ml. The Louisiana State Police Commission is currently accepting applications. For more information on Cadet testing, visit the Louisiana State Police Commission website at http://laspc.dps.louisian a.gov/laspc.nsf.

liano. Possession of klonopin; possession of heroin; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams. Lacy Nelson, 37, Galliano. Possession of heroin; possession of klonopin; possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia.

Thibodaux Police Dept. Kenneth Brown, 18, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Ernest Harvey Jr., 33, Thibodaux. Operating vehicle with suspended license; expired or cancelled license plate; contempt of court. JANUARY 7, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Amber Luke, 27, Gray.

Contempt of court (5 CTS). Jermaine Miles, 24, Thibodaux. Fugitive; possession of codeine; operating vehicle while intoxicated; turning movements and required signals. Jamal Westley, 21, Thibodaux. Theft by shoplifting; possession of codeine; illegal carrying of weapon in the presence of CDS; resisting an officer.

The Neighborhood Business Guide publishes each Wednesday. Prices start at $20 per issue. Ads must run every Wednesday for 4 weeks. Call or email The Lafourche Gazette for more info. 985-693-7229 or ads@tlgnewspaper.com

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