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Volunteers needed to count homeless By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer
The TerrebonneLafourche area is preparing for a homeless count that could help get more government money for homeless advocacy programs Officials are looking for volunteers to identify homeless populations in the area. The Terrebonne Parish Office of Community Development is working with the larger Louisiana Coastal Homeless Coalition to prepare for an overnight homeless count on Jan. 28. The coalition helps homeless communities in Terrebonne, Lafourche, Assumption, St. John, St. Charles and St. James parishes. To qualify for federal and state dollars, the group conducts yearly counts, looking for homeless hot spots in the community. The number of homeless people living in a community now determines how much money an agency can receive, Terrebonne Community Development Administrator Kelly Cunningham said. See Volunteers Page 3-A
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Trump seeks to sell trade policies to farmers By JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Donald Trump urged farmers Monday to stick with him even as many grapple with the impact of his trade war with China and the partial President Donald Trump government shutdown. “No one understands better than our great farmers that the tough choices we make today reap rewards for centuries to come,” Trump said, adding that their “greatest harvest” is yet to come. “We’re doing trade deals that are going to get you so much business, you’re not
even going to believe it,” he said. Trump, in an address to the 100th annual convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the American heartland largely supported him in 2016 and pledged that his policies would ultimately help the agriculture industry despite short-term pain. The president devoted much of his hourlong address to defending his decision to hold out for billions of dollars to build his long-promised wall at the southern border, which has resulted in an impasse with Congress and the longest government shutdown in history. Trump said the wall was needed to cut down on illegal immigration, even though border crossings have fallen in recent years, and he said that it would lead to immigration reform that would help farmers get the workers they need for their fields. “You need people to help you with the farms,” Trump said. “It’s going to be easier for them to get in.”
Despite Trump’s assurances, many farmers are feeling the pinch from his policies. The Agriculture Department, which is affected by the shutdown, is scrambling to blunt its impact on America’s farmers. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue last week extended the deadline for growers hurt by Trump’s trade war with China to apply for federal aid meant to offset their losses. But some farmers will still have to wait until after the government reopens to see their checks. In addition, the Farm Service Agency, which distributes loans to farmers, has been shuttered since the first week of the shutdown. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in a statement, said Trump could help by signing a bipartisan bill passed by her Democratic-controlled House to reopen the Agriculture Department “instead of wasting farmers’ time with empty words.” See Trump Page 3-A
Trial begins for former Lafourche councilman By Dan Copp Daily Comet Staff Writer
The new Lafourche Parish School Board, along with state Supreme Court Justice John Weimer, who swore them into office last week.
New Lafourche School Board approves size reduction
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historic for the school district. “It will set the standard for what we attempt to achieve as a board and will let The newly elected Lafourche Parish the public know that we will react reSchool Board tackled one of its most sponsibly and quickly to their concerns.” controversial agenda items Wednesday The vote allows the School Board to night by approving a measure to reduce focus on other matters and move forits size. ward, Bernard said. Just minutes after being sworn in by Archer worried that the reduced State Supreme Court Justice John number of members would diminish the Weimer, the board voted 12-3 to adopt a parish’s representation on the board. resolution reducing the board from 15 to “This is the first item that we will nine members. agree to disagree,” Archer said. “I feel The measure will now be presented that if we reduce from 15 to nine that to the state Legislature during its next representation will be in jeopardy. I feel session beginning on April 8. we should keep it at 15.” Here’s how board members voted: Bourgeois said she voted against the For: Tina Babin, Brooke Huddleston, resolution because she felt new board Cheryl Thomas, Marian Fertitta, Mary members needed more time to study the Breaud, Dennis Guillot, Tyler Dufrene, issue before casting a vote. Randy Schouest, Barry Plaisance, Robby “I’m sad and disappointed that this Gisclair, Ray Bernard and Troy Dufrene. item is on the agenda of our first meeting Against: Al Archer, Valerie Bourgeois as a new board that hasn’t yet gotten its and Clyde J. Duplantis III. feet wet,” she said. “My disappointment Several board members said they has nothing to do with whether I’m in voted for the measure because the mafavor of it or not. This controversial issue jority of their constituents supported it has pitted our teachers against the and it would save money. board. It has pitted the public against “This is something I believe in,” said the board and has pitted board members Breaud. “This is something my conagainst board members.” stituents continually call me about. Our Bourgeois asked the board to postteachers have not gotten raises, and this pone the vote until the 2020 census so is the first step to getting there.” more data can be collected. Bernard said Wednesday’s vote was See School Board Page 3-A By Dann Copp Daily Comet Staff Writer
Jury selection concluded Monday in the trial of a former Lafourche Parish councilman accused of stealing Section 8 housing money. Michael F. Delatte Sr., 62, was indicted Former Lafourche June 1, 2017, on one Parish Councilman Michael Delatte count of felony theft, prosecutors said. Also indicted in connection to the same investigation was Kemitra Banks, 41, who also faces one count of felony theft. Banks opted for a bench trial, which will occur at a later date. According to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, DeLatte and Banks were involved in a scheme to receive fraudulent Section 8 housing vouchers. Banks was receiving Section 8 housing assistance obtained through the Lafourche Parish Housing Authority, prosecutors said. She was reportedly a tenant in a trailer owned by Delatte, who was receiving the money as her landlord. Investigators, however, contend the trailer was actually vacant and that Banks was really living in Delatte’s home. See Delatte Page 3-A
Louisiana releasing February food stamps early amid shutdown
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana is joining other states in handing out February food stamps early because of the partial federal government shutdown. The state Department of Children and Family Services said Monday that See Food Stamps Page 3-A
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Special Education District No. 1, The Center, is once again collecting any used Mardi Gras beads and trinkets. This project provides our most challenged individuals to feel important and productive. Please contact The Center at 985-632-5671 for any additional information. If needed, we will pick up any beads donated. ____________________
LPSO offering concealed handgun course Sat.
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Concealed Handgun Training Course on Saturday, January 19, at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility located at 3451 Hwy. 182, Raceland. The class will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until approximately 5:00 p.m. The cost for the course is $110, and advance registration is suggested due to limited class size. This course is a pre-requisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana. FMI, contact Captain Lafate Day at (985) 449-4485 or by email at lafateday@lpso.net.
Hearing aid equipment program still being provided
L i g h t h o u s e Louisiana offers a free service in Lafourche Parish. Their Deaf Services may potentially help residents through the hearing aid and equipment program managed through the state. These two programs are free of charge to low income residents, per the state of Louisiana. If any questions, please call Tiffany Pounds at 504-8994501 ext 266. _________________
Gulf Coast Baptist Church having Wed. night supper
The Gulf Coast Baptist Church will have supper every Wednesday night from 5 to 6 p.m. with Worship at 6:30 p.m. Menu for January 16 is roast, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, bread and tea for a $3 donation. ___________________
Bayou Council offering anger management classes
The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Fireworks Anger Management classes, (3 two-hour sessions for ages 18 and over), from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, February 7, 17, 14 and 21st. 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.
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Louisiana Political Hall of Fame announces new inductees BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s latest Political Hall of Fame inductees will include the state’s only “first gentleman,” the brother of former Gov. Edwin Edwards and an ex-lawmaker. The 2019 additions include Raymond “Coach” Blanco, a political adviser, pollster and husband of former Gov. Kathleen Blanco who was known as “first gentleman” when she was in office. Also on the list are Marion Edwards, who oversaw fundraising and campaign operations for his brother Edwin Edwards and other candidates; former Lt. Gov. Paul Hardy; former legislator and broadcaster Ron Gomez; and business titan Richard Zuschlag. News outlets report the group will be inducted Feb. 23 at an event held at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette. Later this year, they will be celebrated again during a reception at the Louisiana Political Museum in Winnfield. __________
Boy, 12, arrested in shooting death of 9-year-old girl
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans police say a 12-year-old boy has been arrested on a negligent homicide charge in the death of a 9-year-old girl. Police spokesman Gary Scheets says in an emailed statement that the two were related, but other information about the boy cannot be released because he’s a juvenile. Police said in an earlier news release that the girl was in a residence when she was shot about 11 p.m. in the upper torso. She died later at a hospital. Police say the coroner’s office will release the girl’s name after completing an autopsy and notifying her family. _________
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time this year, but no date has yet been set, Netflix spokeswoman Sabryna Phillips said in an email Monday to The Associated Press. About 40 to 160 people tour the jail during any given month, said Beauregard Parish Tourism Director Lori Darbonne. DeRidder’s jail, built in 1914 in what’s called the Collegiate Gothic
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Republican businessman Eddie Rispone says he entered the Louisiana governor’s race because he disagrees with Democratic incumbent John Bel Edwards’ entire approach to running government. Rispone is a wealthy industrial contractor, first-time politician and long-time donor to conservative candidates and causes. He announced his candidacy three months ago, but had talked little so far about his campaign. The GOP contender told The Associated Press that Edwards’ philosophy for running government is wrong, from cabinet picks to his education policy and tax decisions. Rispone says his wish to help thousands of children in failing public schools was a driving reason behind his gubernatorial bid. He supports vouchers, charter schools and other “school choice” policies Edwards has opposed. Also running for governor in the October election is Republican U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham. __________
Netflix buys movie made partly at Louisiana Gothic jail
DERIDDER, La. (AP) — Netflix has bought the rights to a movie set in a century-old southwest Louisiana landmark called the Gothic Hanging Jail, even though it was filmed on the other side of the state. Charlie Shotwell plays the title role in “Eli,” about a boy being treated for a rare disease at a clinic in a haunted prison. It will be on the streaming service some-
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The bill first must clear the Senate before it can get to Trump’s desk, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is refusing to bring up individual House-passed government funding bills for a vote. About 500 demonstrators marched outside the convention center to protest the president, some holding signs that said “Open the Government Now” and “Deport Trump.” But some farmers attending the convention said they continue to support Trump despite any difficulty they’re feeling. Richard Musel, of Bennington, Nebraska, a corn and soybean farmer, described business as “marginal” but said he doesn’t blame Trump. Musel said Trump has been good to farmers and had no choice but to get tough with China. He criticized Democrats for refusing to fund the wall. “He’s asking for such a small amount.” Musel said of the president. Lemuel and Shelby Ricks grow cotton, soybeans, wheat and peanuts on their farm in Conway, North Carolina. They said they’ve been hurt by low commodity prices and the shutdown. They can’t apply for financial aid the federal government is giving farmers hurt by Trump’s trade policies because of the shutdown. The Rickses said they voted for Trump and will again in 2020, contending the country will benefit from his policies in the long run. “We’re not giving up on him now,” Shelby Ricks said. Despite Trump’s lofty promises, there has been great unease in the agricultural community over the ongoing trade dispute with China.
Retaliatory tariffs put in place by Beijing have slammed American farmers, many of whom were Trump supporters, and a federal government bailout to the industry has had limited impact. Moreover, despite a pledge to put “farmers first,” his new trade deal with Canada and Mexico, which is meant to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement, has yet to be approved by Congress and now potentially faces longer odds to win passage in the House. ___ Associated Press writers Rebecca Santana and Stacey Plaisance in New Orleans and Juliet Linderman and Darlene Superville in Washington contributed to this report.
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“The count is used to see if we actually have some gaps in services,” she said. Beyond just counting numbers, volunteers survey people found sheltered on the streets. Last year, the state government changed funding requirements, now basing grant money on the number of homeless people living in an area. Because only 41 homeless people in the Houma area were counted last year, the area received less funding, Cunningham said. But, there are “definitely” many more homeless people in the area, she said. State money is used to keep the parish’s Beautiful Beginnings Center, operated by the Start Corp., which helps families with children in need of emergency and long-term help to get back on their feet. Homeless people living in shelters are easy to count, but those on the street are harder to find, Cunningham. She and other volunteers will work with other area homeless advocates like Houma Po-
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lice Cpt. Bobbie O’Bryan later this month to complete the count in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes. Interested volunteers or those with knowledge of “homeless hot spots” can contact Cunningham at 873-6591 or kcunningham@tpcg.org. — Daily Comet Staff Writer Julia Arenstam can be reached at 448-7636 or julia.arenstam @houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter at @JuliaArenstam.
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“I was hoping that this issue would be tabled until then,” she said. “We may do something tonight that we regret later.” Newly elected board member Tyler Dufrene said voting on the issue was important to establish trust with the community. “I think it’s time to build back the public trust and confidence in us as a governing body if we’re to get them on our side,” Dufrene said. “This election was a clear statement of what the public wants. They want the reduction. Even if it means losing my spot that’s fine because I will have done my job and served the people of this parish. I want this board to be one that has a motto of promises made and promises kept. That’s the way we’ll be an effective board. There will be additional savings from reducing the board, and I would rather spend that money on a teacher or paraprofessional salary, where it can have a direct impact in the classroom.” School District Business Manager Don Gaudet has said the district would save more than $39,000 per year by dropping four members, more than $58,000 if it drops six members and more than $77,000 if it drops eight. The School Board has voted on a reduction four times, with the previous vote failing 7-7 in July. State Sen. Norby Chabert, R-Houma, sponsored a bill to reduce the board last year, but it was deferred in committee and never faced a vote. Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairwoman Sen. Karen Peterson, D-New Orleans, said Chabert didn’t speak to enough people who would be affected by the change and didn’t have a resolution of support from the School Board. “As a math major at Nicholls, a fraction of one out of nine is a larger number than one out of 15,” Dufrene said. “So you will be representing a larger portion, but it’s still going to be equal representation.” In other business, the board voted to elect Huddleston as its president and Breaud as vice president. Board members Archer, Duplantis
and Gisclair were also appointed to the Advisory Committee. Each will serve a two-year term. — Daily Comet Staff Writer Dan Copp can be reached at 8577639 or at dan.copp@houmatoday.com. Follow him on Twitter@DanVCopp.
Delatte From 1-A
Delatte and Banks turned themselves in on June 1 and were each booked into the Lafourche Parish jail, where they were released after posting $10,000 bonds. Attorneys on both sides asked potential jurors Monday a series of questions designed to create a jury of six members and two alternates. To reach a verdict, all six of the jurors must be in agreement. Opening statements began Tuesday in District Judge John LeBlanc’s courtroom. Delatte is being represented by New Orleans attorney Craig Murdock. Assistant District Attorney Jason Chatagnier is handling the prosecution. Delatte served three terms as the District 2 councilman, which encompasses northwestern Lafourche Parish and includes Des Allemands, Bayou Boeuf, Kraemer, Choctaw, Chackbay, Choupic, St. John, Brule Guillot and Raceland. It borders Assumption Parish to the west, St. James and St. John the Baptist parishes to the north, St. Charles Parish to the east, La. 309 to the southwest and La. 90 to the southeast. He was defeated by Luci Sposito in 2015. If convicted, Delatte could face up to 10 years in prison. — Daily Comet Staff Writer Dan Copp can be reached at 8577639 or atdan.copp@houmatoday.com. Follow him on Twitter@DanVCopp.
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during February. The Department of Children and Family Services is trying to ensure recipients realize that is not an extra level of assistance, but the usual food aid a family receives. The agency is warning that recipients should be careful to
budget the benefits to last through February. More information is available on the agency’s website. Last week, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told states to issue the February benefits early.
On January 22, the Guidry family will meet at 2:30 p.m. at the South Lafourche Library in Galliano. Marty Guidry, president of Les Guédry et Petitpas d’Asteur (the Guédry and Petitpas family association of North America) will host the get-together. The agenda will include the 2019 Congrès Mondial at Prince Edward Island, the upcoming Guédry et Petitpas Réunion there on August 17, 2019, exciting new information on the parents of Claude Guédry, husband of Anne LeJeune and Anne Moise, discussion of the Guédry and Petitpas families in Louisiana and around North America, and how and where folks can obtain historical and genealogical information on the Guédry family. The first ancestors in North America were Claude Guédry and Marguerite Petitpas, daughter of Claude Petitpas and Catherine Bugaret. During the late 1600s to the mid-1700s they lived with their family primarily at Merliguèche, Acadie – today Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Although most of Claude and Marguerite’s children died before the Grand Dérangement (Great Upheaval, also called the Acadian Deportations) of 17551763, their daughter Françoise and almost all of their grandchildren
were deported from Acadia. The family was scattered along the Atlantic coast of North America (primarily Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina) and in France. Eventually most of the Guédry family settled in Louisiana, Nova Scotia and Québec. In 1785 Claude Guédry and his second wife Anne Moise came to Louisiana from France with their family – most of who eventually settled along Bayou Lafourche. Everyone with an interest in the Guédry (Guidry, Guedry, Gaidry, Labine, LaBean) and/or Petitpas family is encouraged and welcomed to attend. Bring your questions and hopefully they’ll be answered. Light refreshments will be served and door prizes will be available. For further information contact Marty Guidry at guidryrmartin@gmail.com or call 225-571-9726. See y’all at the Galliano Library on Tuesday, January 22.
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
HOMES
House For Sale: 314 Le Village Dr., Larose. Two bedroom, 2 bath. 100’ x 133’ lot. Includes 10’x 10’ storage shed, 16’ x 24’ sheet metal boat cover and carport. Laminate and linoleum floors throughout. Stove, dish washer, and refrigerator stays. Call 985-691-1792 if interested. _________________________ For sale: Super adorable 7 year old raised home with 3 bed, 2 bath on 60x120 corner lot. Additional lot included also 60x120. All energy efficient appliances, ceramic and laminate wood floors throughout. Open floor plan with spacious kitchen inside utility room, master bedroom has tray ceiling, ceiling fans, alarm systems, refrigerator stays, working shutters, termite contract. Elevation certificate available. 902 Romy Dr., Lockport. Please call Linda Rhodes with Gardner Realtors at 504858-5019 or email lrhodes@gardnerrealtors.com _________________________
LAND
Land For Sale: 15 acres of wooded area in Ruth, MS. $34,000. Call 985-309-0345. ________________________
BUSINESSES
Warehouse/office for rent: 2000 sq. ft. warehouse with office located on HWY 308 near East 63rd St. in Cut Off. Bayou side is available if needed. Price is negotiable depending on how/what used for. Please call 985-691-3104. _________________________
FOR RENT
House For Rent: 3 bedroom; 1.5 bath; Larose on Hwy 1; good neighborhood; $850/month, $850/deposit; Call Diane at 985-691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________________ For Rent: One bedroom apartment near the Golden Meadow bridge on Hwy 308. $460/month and $460/deposit.One bedroom house between West 136th and 137th St. in Galliano. $500/month and $500/ deposit. Both unfurnished. Single or couples only. No pets and no smoking. Call 985-258-6277 _________________________
MOTORHOME FOR SALE
2015 Red Hawk by Jayco Class C 31’, sleeps 10 2 slide outs Asking payoff price of $68,455.86
Call (985)696-1984
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.
Furnished apartment for rent: 102 West 4th St., Apt#4. Two bedroom, one bath. $625/month and $600/deposit. No pets!! On site laundry. Call 985-691-3104 _________________________ Brick Home for Rent: Completely remodeled, unfurnished 3 bedroom, 2 bath, living room, large kitchen, carport, outside covered cooking area, spacious yard, quiet neighborhood. No pets! No smoking! North of Intracoastal in Larose. Signing 1year lease. $1,000/mo and $750/security deposit. FMI call 985-696-0229. _________________________ Trailer for Rent: Three bedroom, two bath; covered carport, shed, W/D, partly furnished, central A/C and heat. Located 5712 East Ave B, down 58th St., Cut Off. Quiet neighborhood, no pets, no smoking. $850/month and $600/deposit. Call 985-691-8110. _________________________ For rent: 4 bed, 2 full ba. Double wide mobile home. No smoking; pets considered. On all school bus routes. $1200 month and 1 month deposit. Call 985-258-5666. _________________________ Apt. For rent: One bed, one bath; Kitchenette. $375/mo plus utilities in Central Lafourche area. Call 985-537-9259. _________________________ For Sale or Rent: 207 Second St. in Lockport. $745/rent and $745/deposit. Two bedroom, 1 bath, newly refurbished. Call 985-226-3773. _________________________ Large 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment for Rent in Cut Off. $850/ month with a $750 deposit for an unfurnished apartment. Washer and dryer included. Pets welcomed. Call Billat 985-325-5626. Go to coteblancheapartments.com to see pictures. Furnished units available with long term lease. ________________________
Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom, living room, big kitchen; 213 East 22nd St., Larose. 6934104 or 691-6312. _________________________ Brick Home for Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath; living room; kitchen; laundry room with washer/dryer included; located in Cut Off area; no smoking; no pets; $850/month, $600/deposit. FMI call 985-696-0229. _________________________ For Rent: Spacious 2 bedroom mobile home; private property; partly furnishes; no smoking/no pets; background checks; $600/month, $600/deposit. Call 475-7272 or 637-7273. _________________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath house in Galliano; fridge, stove, washer/dryer; quiet neighborhood; no pets; $550/month; $500 deposit/security/cleaning. Please call 985-278-0655. _________________________
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Embroidery Machine For Sale Brother Persona PRS100
Single Needle Embroidery
Like New! Comes with thousands of embroidery designs, stabilizers and thread. Asking $5,500. FMI Call 337-207-3188 or 985-696-5843
For Sale
2015 Honda Pioneer P500 SXS
579 miles; 28” MSA rims and ITP Mega Mayhem tires; roof; windsheild; light bar; VERY good condition $8500. For pictures, text or call 985-258-9819
For Rent: 4 bedroom executive home. Nice neighborhood located in Cut Off. Spacious. $1400/mo and $1400/dep. No smoking, no pets. Background check. 985-475-7272 or 985637-7273. _________________________ Small cottage for rent: 985262-5586. Bedroom loft, full kitchen, full bath, furnished, utilites included in rent, lawn service, no smoking, single person, located in Larose. $500/mo, $300/damage deposit. _________________________ For rent: Unfurnished 2 bed, 1 bath. Located at 178 McCloud Rd, Lockport. 985-532-2541 ext 17. _________________________ Double wide trailer for lease purchase. 3 bed, 2 bath. Cut Off area. Serious inquiries only. Call Allen at 985-696-8536. _________________________
BOATS
Hull and Trailer For Sale: 1999 16’ Express flat bottom boat with trailer; side console; Great Condition; Asking $2k. Call or text 985-258-9819 or 985-258-9818 ________________________
4-WHEELER
For Sale: 2015 Honda Pioneer P500 SXS. 579 miles. 28” MSA rims and ITP Mega Mayhem tires. Roof, windshield, light bar. Very good condition. $8500 OBO. Call or text for pictures, 258-9819. _________________________
MERCHANDISE
Salty Oysters For Sale: 1/2 gallon and half sacks. West 181 St. in Galliano. Call 985-6377748. _________________________ Peach and Fig Trees for Sale: 412 East 73rd Place, Cut Off. Call 985-691-9466. _________________________ For Sale: 4000 Watt gasoline generator. Brand new. Asking $300. Call 985-398-0750. _________________________
WANT TO BUY
Used cars: I pay top dollar for used cars. Will pick up free of charge. Call 985-637-3536 FMI. _________________________ Want to buy: small boat/trailer for a 12’ plastic boat. Call 225278-8881. _________________________
GARAGE SALES
Garage Sale: 211 East 26th Place, Larose. Thursday and Friday, January 17 and 18th. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lots of ladies clothes, kitchen stuff, kids items and etc. _________________________ Garage sale: 241 Gemini St, Larose. 9 a.m. NO EARLY BIRDS. Thursday, January 17th. 3 p.m. fill your bags for $1. _________________________ 2 Family Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday; 8am till; lots of everything; 240 Ledet Lane, larose; under the old intracoastal bridge on LA1. _________________________
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. _________________________ Coastal Janitorial Services is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791 after 9am on Monday. _________________________ Iceman A/C & Electric has immediate openings for Mechanic, Refrigeration & Electrial Technicians. Experience required. Call Regan Rodrigue at 985-6651828. _________________________
Harvey Gulf International Marine is now accepting applications for a full time:
Warehouseman
• Previous warehouse experience preferred • Must have a clean driving record • Must be flexible with work hours / call schedule • Assist with delivery of supplies • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. • Forklift certified preferred
Please apply in person at our Fourchon Facility 495 Adam Ted Gisclair Road Fourchon, LA 70357 Or online at www.harvey.gulf.com Great benefits, 401k and more Please submit resume to jobs@harveygulf.com EOE
Attention: Are you a go getter looking for a rewarding career? Do you have automotive experience? Do you wish to be a part of a locally owned and operated environment where you can thrive and grow? If you said YES to the above, we want to hear from you! Lafourche Ford Lincoln is looking for Sales Professionals NOW! Please send your resume with “SALES PROFESSIONAL” in the subject line to ravet@lafourchemotors.com to schedule an interview. _________________________ Expert Technology is now accepting applications for alarm/security technicians. Apply in person at 11878 Hwy 308, Larose, LA or email resume to support@experttechnology.net. _________________________
has job opportunities for a HFC Systems Tech-Main Plant and Network Administrator. Apply online at www.viscom.net. E.O.E. ___________________________
The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. has a job opening for Homemaker in the Larose/Cut Off area. Starting pay is $10.31 per hour. Twentyfive hours per week. Mileage is reimbursed at $.54 per mile. Must have reliable transportation with working odometer reading. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test. Must be able to pass nationwide background check. Must provide proof of liability insurance. Deadline to apply is Friday, January 18, 2019 @ 12:00 noon. Apply at Lafourche Council on Aging Office in Mathews (985) 532-0458. E.O.E. _________________________ The Lafourche Council on Aging is accepting applications for a Substitute Van Driver. Applicant must have a clean driving record and be able to lift at least 40 lbs. Please call 985532-0457 for more information. Applications may be picked up at 4876 Highway 1, Raceland. E.O.E. Deadline to apply for this position is Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. _________________________
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. _________________________ 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 985397-6254 or email curtis.orgeron1279@gmail.com
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. _________________________
Office: 985-693-7229 Fax: 985-693-8282
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LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Melancon’s Carpentry: 25 Plus years exp. Honest tradesman. Cabinetry; finish work; frame work; etc. Remodeling or new projects. Call 985-6964157. _________________________ NEED A PLUMBER? A.S.I. PLUMBING REPAIR, LLC With 9 years of experience in residential, commercial, new construction, remodels and repairs, I can handle your plumbing needs. I specialize in house service calls, so I do drain cleaning, repair or replacement of plumbing fixtures, water, gas and drain line repair. I provide professional services at reasonable rates. Call today! License LJP# 7403. Logan: 985.278.7925
Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465 _________________________ Private Caregiver: 39 year old male dedicated to compassionate care of elderly and disabled clients. Three years experience CMA certified. Call to schedule an interview 985-291-3195. _________________________ B.U.D.S: Car detailing services available by appointment only. Best rates in town! References and testimony’s available upon request. Please give us a call at 985-278-5792 for your quote! _________________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985-677-2526. _________________________ F.U.N PARTIES 985-633-2904. www.funpartiesinc.com. _________________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-677-2959. _________________________ 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.
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. _________________________
Harvey Gulf International Marine is now accepting applications for a full time:
DRIVER/RUNNER
14/7 Maintenance & 5/2 Maintenance Personnel Needed Port Fourchon Area Competitive pay plus Benefits To Apply Call (985) 385-1913
• Must have a clean driving record • Must be flexible with work hours / call schedule • Assist with delivery of supplies • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. • Forklift certified preferred Please apply in person at our Fourchon Facility 495 Adam Ted Gisclair Road Fourchon, LA 70357
Or online at www.harvey.gulf.com Great benefits, 401k and more Please submit resume to jobs@harveygulf.com EOE
now accepting applications
200 Ton License MATE with a Towing Endorsement
• Must have 3 years of Dredging and Anchor Handling Experience. • Must be able to pass Pre-Employment USCG Physical & Drug Screen ***GCT offers competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401k with employee match, Employee Paid Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term disablility Insurance.
Call (985) 693-TUGS (8847) www.gulfcoasttugs.com EOE M/V/F
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Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________________
ANIMALS
Pure breed German Shepard puppies for sale. FMI call 985213-8127. _________________________
OBITUARIES
EUNICE PIERCE
Eunice T. Pierce, 100, a native of Cut Off and most currently a resident of the Broadway in Lockport, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Monday, January 14th at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Graveside services were held directly following visitation in Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Cut Off. She is survived by sons, Wayne Joseph Pierce and wife, Shirley, and Dale Anthony Pierce; daughters, Alice P. Gisclair and husband, Jerry, and Donna P. Comeaux; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and son-in-law, Carlton Worley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Pierce; parents, Sam and Alice Adams Theriot; daughter, Gayle P. Worley; brothers, Albert and John Theriot; and sisters, Leah Theriot Kaleck, Elise Theriot Guidry, Alice Theriot and Ida Theriot Jones. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The family would like to thank the staff of the Broadway Elder Living for their care. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. __________________
KAREN CUROLE Karen C. Curole. 67 a native and resident of Cut Off, La. passed away on Saturday January 12, 2019. Visitation will be Saturday January 19, 2019 at SamartMothe Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A funeral service will be at 12 p.m. with cremation to follow. Karen is survived by her husband of 40 years, Jerry J. Curole Sr.; son, Roddie Curole; daughters; Ressie Cheramie and Cody (Kearney) Jarreau; brother, Dean Cheramie; sisters, Dona Williams and Kelly Rae Adams; 4 grandchildren, Bryce (Meagan) Cheramie, Jerae Jarreau, Kenedi Jarreau and Brendan Curole; and 1 great grandchild, Mason Tate Cheramie. Karen is preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Mary Jane Chiasson Cheramie; and son, Jerry Curole, Jr. Karen loved to paint, arts & crafts, she loved to dance. __________________
Obituaries can be viewed online at www. TLGnewspaper.com
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Arrest reports
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
The following information is based off reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. These individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
January 9, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Carl Pellegrin, 45, Houma. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling; resisting an officer; false imprisonment; battery of a dating partner; enter/remain after being forbidden. January 10, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Ayreon Bean, 20, Houma. Fugitive. Travis Guilliot, 46, Chackbay. Contempt of court. Joe Jones, 23, Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Remus Lewis, 45, Houma. Obstruction of justive. Al Poindexter, 40, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Talbot Serigny, 57, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Francisco Valladares, 42, Baton Rouge. Contempt of court (2 CTS). William Ammons, 64, Houma. Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of xanax; possession of klonopin. Melissa Belanger, 57, Houma. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana 1st offense; possession of suboxone; possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams. Sacha Benoit, 40, Bayou Blue. Distribution of methamphetamine; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; distribution of heroin (2 CTS); possession of marijuana 1st offense; illegal possession of stolen things. Eric Henn, 45, Houma. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams; possession of heroin; possession of marijuana 1st offense. Dontrell Londo, 19, Thibodaux. Battery of a police officer; battery of a correctional facility employee. Eric Sylvester, 27, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Perrion Smith, 28, Thibodaux. Theft of a motor vehicle. Javon Folse Sr., 31, Race-
land. Fugitive. Louisianan Department of Probation and Parole Ty Vizier, 49, Larose. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams. January 11, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Sheldon Bouvier, 35, Galliano. Contempt of court. Matthew Dantin, 30, Lafayette. Contempt of court. Raymond Serigny Jr., 40, Golden Meadow. Theft. Foster Borne III, 50, Golden Meadow. Theft. Charles Cole, 48, Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace; simple criminal damage to property; entry on or remaining in places after being forbidden. Thibodaux Police Department Shannon Jones, 23, Thibodaux. Aggravated battery with dangerous weapon; domestic abuse battery. Molly Windwehen, 30, Houma. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Joshua Porche, 35, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Regan Bruce, 26, Cut Off. Vehicular homicide; reckless operation with accident. Leobardo Cruz-Reyes, 35, Thibodaux. Driving on roadway laned for traffic; driver must be licensed; D.W.I 2nd offense. January 12, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jordan Burrell, 22, Thibodaux. Contempt of court; violation of probation/parole. Dana Guillot, 47, Galliano. Simple burglary. Tramaine Gustave, 31, Fugitive; Contempt of court (4 CTS); resisting an officer; view outward or inward through windshield or windows obscuring prohibited. Brodie Toups, 27, Raceland. Possession of marijuana 1st offense; possession of klonopin; sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without prescription or order prohibited; contempt of court; operating vehicle while intoxicated. Isaac Talavera, 36, Cut Off. Possession of methamphetamine; distribution of methamphetamine. Louisiana State Police Rance Ward, 24, Houma. Contempt of court (3 CTS); fugitive (3 CTS). Trent Boudreaux, 25, Cut Off. Driving on roadway laned for traffic; D.W.I 2nd offense. Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Justin Bradberry, 36, Grand Isle. Obtain license or engage in activity during revocation period; angling without a license; angling without a salt water license; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams. Saul Verret, 28, Houma. Careless operation; D.W.I 1st offense. January 13, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Cameron Boudreaux, 18, Thibodaux. Cyberstalking. Gabrielle Griffin, 35, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole. Felipea Moreno, 41, Lockport. Violation of protective order. Sarah Slayton, 40, Gheens. Aggravated battery with dangerous weapon.
Saints defense optimistic it can hold up without Rankins By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints third-year defensive tackle David Onyemata plans to spend Tuesday — the players’ usual day off — performing some extra conditioning work at club headquarters. He is among a trio of defensive linemen likely headed for more snaps against one of the best offenses in the NFL with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. Sheldon Rankins, the Saints’ most productive interior defensive lineman, won’t play in the NFC title game against the Los Angeles Rams — or any other game this season — after tearing his Achilles in the first quarter of Sunday’s playoff victory over Philadelphia. At the same time, the Saints sounded encouraged that the rotation of Onyemata, Tyeler Davison and rookie Taylor Stallworth did enough to help shut out the Eagles for three quarters. “They played great,” Saints linebacker A.J. Klein said after studying game video on Monday. “Our D-line group is very deep. We have the guys in that room to pick up the slack.” Yet Klein acknowledged there’s quite a bit of slack to pick up. Rankins was New Orleans’ first-round draft choice in 2016 and his eight sacks this season ranked second on
the club behind end Cameron Jordan. “He’s a dynamic player on the inside,” Klein said, adding that Rankins is a rare player in the NFL who can be “stout against the run and hold off double teams, but to also be dynamic in the pass rush game.” “His presence on third-down pass rush and stuff will be missed, but I know we have the depth in our defensive line room to get the job done,” Klein added. Onyemata said New Orleans’ defensive front also will miss Rankins’ leadership on the field. “When Sheldon is out there, we have more of an understanding of making the adjustments and all that, just moving around on defense,” Onyemata said. Yet Onyemata asserted that the confidence among the remaining interior linemen has been growing all season and was only helped by how they played without Rankins against the Eagles. “We’ve been playing pretty good the past couple weeks, having the guys step up and take more of a bigger role,” Onyemata said. But now comes arguably their toughest test against a Rams tandem of Todd Gurley and C.J. Anderson that combined for 238 yards rushing in a victory over Dallas on Saturday night — hence Onyemata’s extra conditioning work, as well as
mental preparation. “If you go with a three-man rotation inside, you might have to do extra conditioning and just get your mind ready for more plays and expect more things,” Onyemata said. The Saints finished the season ranked second in the NFL against the run. Even with Rankins out most of Sunday, they allowed the Eagles just 49 yards rushing. Meanwhile, coach Sean Payton sounded pleased with the amount of pressure New Orleans’ defense applied on Foles, even though Foles was not sacked. Foles is known as a poised and savvy veteran who unloads the ball quickly, so the key against him is unsettling him enough to affect his accuracy. “We made some adjustments. I thought we were able to pressure the quarterback,” Payton said. “We did not get the
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HOUMA, La. (AP) — A Louisiana man accused of killing a girlfriend’s cat and throwing it into a bayou has been sentenced to three years in prison. The Houma Courier reports a judge handed down the sentence to 30-year-old Cody Toups after he pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated cruelty to animals Jan. 3. Prosecutors say Toups also cannot own animals for 10 years. The Thibodaux man was arrested in August. He was accused of grabbing the cat from inside his girlfriend’s home and throwing it into Bayou Lafourche. When the girlfriend’s father tried to pull the cat out of the water, au-
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