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Tax tweaks, driver training changes among new state laws
By JULIA ARENSTAM The Courier of Houma
By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
HOUMA, La. (AP) — Restaurants in Houma and Thibodaux are joining the cause of Ochsner’s Eat Fit program, creating new menu items to suit dietary needs and requirements for a healthy lifestyle. The Eat Fit Bayou is the newest addition to the program, which began in 2013. Ochsner Fitness Center created the Eat Fit program to find healthy ways to eat out See Restaurants Page 6-A
Qualifying for March 24 election begins today, runs through Friday
Qualifying for the March 24 election, which includes the open District 8 Lafourche Parish School Board position, is Jan. 3-5. The position opened after Ronald Pere resigned in May because he and his wife were moving into an assistedliving home in Thibodaux, which is outside of the Raceland-area voting district and made him ineligible to serve. See Election Page 6-A
Photo by Babs
Much of the country, including southeast Louisiana, celebrated the new year with below freezing temperatures. But it didn’t stop these youngsters. Roasting marshmallows while welcoming in the new year were Claire Douglas along with Avery, Abigail, Jace and Chaz Loupe.
Lafourche to reintroduce spay, neuter programs
Lafourche residents can soon have their pets spayed or neutered at a lower cost. Lafourche’s program for this year ended Oct. 31 because the parish ran out of money. More than 1,600 vouchers were issued. This year’s program began this month and is only guaranteed to last through March, Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter Manager Hilary Detillier said. After that,
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LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Advisory Committee 6:00 p.m. 805 E. 7th St. - Thibodaux LAFOURCHE FIRE DISTRICT. #9 6:30 p.m. Gheens Community Ctr. 1428 Hwy. 654 - Gheens
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the parish will evaluate the results to determine its next step. “It’s kind of like a pilot program to see if we can meet residents’ needs as well as keep the vets in the program as happy as possible,” Detillier said. The program is available only to Lafourche residents, and they must show proof of residency. Here are the costs: - Cats — $30. - Dogs less than 25 pounds — $90. - Dogs more than 25 pounds — $110. Detillier said prices have changed to simplify the process and include a rabies vaccine. Lafourche allotted $86,000 for the program this year and $80,000 for next year. “The parish is paying less money for dogs to get fixed and more money for cats See Programs Page 6-A
Tribe will move from shrinking island to farm in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana officials have chosen a sugar cane farm as the next home for residents of a tiny, shrinking island — a move funded with a 2016 federal grant awarded to help relocate communities fleeing the effects of climate change. Dozens of Isle de Jean Charles residents are to be relocated about 40 miles to the northwest, in Terrebonne Parish, Nola.com|The Times-Picayune and The New Orleans Advocate report. The state is negotiating to purchase the 515-acre tract, which is closer to stores, schools and health care — and which is less flood-prone than the island, which has been battered by hurricanes and tropical storms. Louisiana’s Office of Community Development expects to finalize the purchase in the coming weeks. “Everybody seems to think it’ll be a pretty quick property negotiation,” said Mathew Sanders, the community develop-
ment office’s resilience program manager. Construction on the new settlement could begin in late 2018 or early 2019, meaning island residents likely will have to endure at least one more hurricane season before moving. Last year, Isle de Jean Charles became the first community in the U.S. to receive federal assistance for a large-scale retreat from the effects of climate change. See Tribe Page 6-A
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — More than 20 new or rewritten Louisiana laws took effect as January began, adding requirements for drivers-in-training, tweaking tax break programs and affixing other modest adjustments to the books. Among the new statutes, public high schools are being urged to keep automated external defibrillators on their campuses, but the mandate only kicks in “if funding is available.” Business owners in 14 of Louisiana’s most populous parishes will be required to file online all their business documents owed to the Secretary of State’s office, such as name registrations and annual reports, rather than through paper documents. The provisions which began Monday were passed by lawmakers during legislative sessions in 2016 and 2017. TRAFFIC STOPS Drivers working to get their licenses can expect lessons on how to respond to police during a traffic stop. A bill by Sen. Ryan Gatti, a Bossier City Republican, adds “appropriate driver conduct when stopped by a law enforcement officer” to content requirements for driver education courses and the driving test required to get a license. Several other states have passed similar laws, including Illinois, Virginia, Alaska, Arkansas and Texas, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. See Laws Page 6-A
Two arrested, one sought for car wash burglary
Golden Meadow Chief of Police Reggie Pitre announced two suspects have been arrested and a third is being sought in connection to a burglary at a car Chad Morris wash. Craig Morris (age 36) and Macie Bourgeois (age 25), both of Houma, have been charged in connection to the burglary. As of press time Tuesday, a third suspect was Macie Bourgeois being sought and a warrant had been issued for Garrett Sheets (age 34) of Bourg. On Wednesday, December 20, officers were contacted in reference to an inGarrett Sheets cident which had occurred the previous night at a car wash located along North Alex Plaisance Boulevard in Golden Meadow. Just after 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, two men and one woman arrived at the car wash in a pickup truck. While one man appeared to wash the truck, a male pasSee Arrests Page 6-A
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Calendar of Events News to Use! Israelite Baptist Church collecting recipes for 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. _________________
Parent Ed. classes offered in Jan.
The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services announces Parent Education Presentations at the Bayou Council Office in Thibodaux. It will be held on January 11, 18, 25th and February 1, 8 from 10 a.m. till noon. Admission is free and presentations are open to the public. No children allowed. For more information call 985-446-0643. __________________
SL Library hosts French meetings
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.
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Bayou Council offering Hispanic alcohol information school
The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services announces Hispanic Alcohol Information School, (6 hour class for court mandated DWI offenders only), on Saturday January 14, 2018 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). For more information call 985-446-0643. _________________
Bayou Council sponsors Anger Management classes
The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Fireworks Anger Management classes, (3 twohour sessions for ages 18 and over), from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, January 11, 18, and 25. Limited space is available. To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux, with $150 enrollment fee (money order only). For more information call 985-446-0643. __________________
Beginner handgun course held Jan. 20
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will offer a Beginner Handgun Course on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range in Raceland. This class is designed for first-time firearms owners and persons looking to learn basic fundamentals about firearm ownership. Class will begin at 8 a.m. and last until around noon. The actual ending time will vary due to class size. The cost for the course is $50, and advance registration is suggested due to class size. To register online, or for more information, contact Lt. Lafate Day at (985) 449-4485 or by email at lafateday@lpso.net. __________________
Women in Recovery to meet every Sat.
The Women in Recovery group will meet every Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at 18210 West Main Street in Galliano.
The Kiwanis organization meets every Thursday
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. The South Lafourche Kiwanis organization began in September 2000. Kiwanis is a service organization that has provided scholarships to South Lafourche High School students annually since 2008. The group also has other service projects throughout the year to serve the children in this community. Kiwanis meets every Thursday at The Center at noon and welcomes anyone to visit their organization and see what Kiwanis is all about. __________________
Libraries offer ACT testing support
High School students that are interested in free ACT testing support need to look no further than the Lafourche Parish Library. The Library currently has two databases that can be accessed from their website: www.lafourche.org. ACT prep as well as other test prep modules can be utilized with a library card and pin number. With both databases, Learning Express and Homework Louisiana, an account will be created by the user with basic information including library info and email. Individual students can work at their own pace through the “classes”. This can be done both at home and at the library. __________________
Local organizations urged to submit community events
Schools, clubs, nonprofit organizations and other local groups are encouraged to submit upcoming events to The Lafourche Gazette for free publication in the calendar of events section and online. To submit information, email news@TLGnewspaper.com, call the office at 985-6937229 or drop off the information during business hours.
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2018 - Look in the mirror By Dr. Glenn Mollette Guest Columnist
How did 2017 go for you? Was it a good year or a not so good year? Regardless of what happened you can’t change 2017. The year is behind us and 2018 is ahead of us. What can you do to make 2018 a great year? Make a list of what you want to accomplish in the year ahead. Don’t make it so long that it’s overwhelming. Most people’s list can go on and on and then it becomes a daunting task. Here are some ideas for you. Focus on your health. You can do almost anything if you have your health. Go to your doctor for a physical. Have blood work done. Find our what your numbers are then adjust accordingly. If your cholesterol is high or your sugar level is high you will need to exercise a little more and eat a better diet with more fruit and vegetables and less red meat. Eating less sugar will probably be a good thing for you in 2018 as most Americans eat too much sugar. I had my blood work done about four days after Thanksgiving. Everything came back good except my sugar level was 106, which is a little high. It needs to in the nineties. However, I ate at least four pieces of pie over the Thanksgiving holiday. When you go to have your blood work done don’t go right after a blowout-eating holiday. Remember if you have your health you feel like doing something. You can work hard, sell pencils, work retail, work your garden, mow your grass and enjoy life. A lot of sick people have money but they can’t enjoy their money because they threw away their health. Things still happen. Our bodies are flesh and blood and you can lose your health even being a fitness nut. However, your chances are better if you at least try. Keep walking, keep moving your body, be active. My father was actually very unhealthy in his eating habits. He was overweight and ate any and everything. He wasn’t big on desserts but was big on anything fried, red meat and lots of squirrels and rabbits. He was a hunter. He made it
to 85 and one of the reasons I believe he did was because he kept moving. He was out in the hills about three days before he died and shot a rabbit from his truck to eat for dinner. Find ways to keep moving and things to keep your interest. Winter months are tougher for most Americans so be creative in your efforts to keep body and mind active. Make and save money. You can’t take money with you but you can enjoy it here and then leave some for your family. America’s economy is coming back. There are more jobs now than we have seen in awhile. Some corporations who moved their work to other countries will bring some of their jobs back to America. Any jobs they bring back will be more than we have had the last sixteen or so years. There is work to be done in America. You might have to drive or move to another town but there is money to be made if you are willing to work. Even if you have to work two jobs you can earn a paycheck in America. Every time you get a paycheck put some money aside in your bank. Eventually buy some stock in a mutual fund or preferably an index fund. Unless you have a crisis in your life leave your saved money alone and keep adding to it. Eventually you will have enough for hard times and good times. Even if you can only save $20 a paycheck this is
better than nothing and even a small amount will add up. Pursue one or two interests in 2018. Fourteen months ago I started taking violin or I should say fiddle lessons. I enjoy it. It’s something to do. I write these columns. It’s something to do. I like to travel. It’s something to do. I hope to write a book in 2018. It’s something to do. I try to do only what I enjoy but that’s not easy because not everything is enjoyable. There are some parts of life that are tedious, trying and just a pain. This is why you need to pursue a personal interest or two. Do something you want to do. Of course there is always more. You have a closet or a garage you need to clean out. You have chores and more chores to get done and most everybody does. Find time for God in 2018. Most Americans believe in God but spend very little time in spiritual pursuits. When all your friends have walked away and even your family and other loved ones are no longer there for you there is a friend who sticks closer than all others. There is only one person who can make 2018 a great year for you. Go look in the mirror and look this person over.
Dr. Glenn Mollette is President of Newburgh Theological Seminary, Newburgh, Indiana and his syndicated column is read in all 50 states. Read his book Uncommon Sense. Contact him at GMollette@aol.com. Learn more at www.glennmollette.com Like his facebook page at www.facebook.com/glennmollette
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HOMES
For sale: REDUCED! Lovely cypress Victorian home in Larose. 3 bedroom 1.5 bath completely re-wired and replumbed. Call Diane at 985691-1367 for details. _________________________ Home for sale: Beautiful 3 bedroom home; 156 St. Pierre Drive, Larose; Motivated seller. Please call 817-601-7006 for more information. _________________________ House for sale in Cut Off with 5.7 acres. Call 985-258-8236. _________________________
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Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985-6651449. _________________________
BUSINESSES
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. _________________________
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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. _________________________ 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. _________________________
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. _________________________
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. _________________________ 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. _________________________ Trailer for rent: Large 2 bed, 2 bath. $750/mo and $500/dep in Galliano. No pets. Call 985-2788974. _________________________ 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. _________________________
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Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. and days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs paid related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985-447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux. EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________________
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Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-693-4316. _________________________ 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. _________________________ Gulf Coast Employment is taking applications for experienced deckhands. Call today at 985-693-7750.
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Eric “P-nut” Gautreaux, age 36, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, LA from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. and continued on Wednesday, January 3, from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at Holy Savior Catholic Church, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery. P-nut is survived by his parents, Gordon and Jo Gautreaux; daughters, Hannah and Amelia Gautreaux; companion, Stacy Breaux; step-children, Timothy, Marissa, Julie Ann Dubois; brother, Jarred Gautreaux (Dixie); nieces, Elise and Leah; nephew, Austin and a host of family and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Murphy and Gertie Gautreaux and Eugene and Bessie Theriot. P-nut enjoyed painting automobiles and riding his motorcycle. Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Census estimate: La. among 8 states to see population drop
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana was one of eight states that saw its population drop last year — after thousands of people moved to other states, new Census figures show. The latest updated population estimates released last week span from July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2017. During that time period, Idaho was the nation’s fastest-growing state, followed by Nevada, Utah, Washington and Florida. “Domestic migration drove change in the two fastest-growing states, Idaho and Nevada, while an excess of births over deaths played a major part in the growth of the third fastest-growing state, Utah,” Luke Rogers, chief of the Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Branch, said in a news release accompanying the new figures. For Louisiana, the net decrease was fewer than 2,000 people, but
figures show 27,515 people moved from Louisiana to other states during that year-long period. That outpaced the state’s 18,017 natural increases, or the difference between the 63,066 births during the year and 45,049 deaths. Only Illinois, West Virginia and Wyoming lost more people than Louisiana in the July 2016 to July 2017 year covered. Other states that saw their population decline were Mississippi, Alaska, Hawaii and North Dakota. Louisiana remains the 25th-largest state with an estimated 4.68 million residents. For the past decade, Louisiana has been rebounding from the drastic population hit it took after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005. The population in the 2010 Census tally was about 4.5 million.
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Louise Melvin, 80, a native of Larose, Louisiana and resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017. A visitation was held in her honor on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Larose, Louisiana from 8:30 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. The burial followed in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Merwyn T. Melvin; sons, Merwyn T. Melvin II (Marcia), Aaron “Bo” Melvin (Charlene), and Vincent Melvin; daughter, Julie Melvin Peltier (Timothy); brother, Anthony Adams; sisters, Alberta Adams Songe and Greer Adams Robichaux; grandchildren, Edward Schertler (Dwan), Philip Peltier, Marie Peltier (Mandy), Brittany Joslyn (Peter), Nicholas Melvin, Mathew Melvin, Clare Melvin, Andrew E. Melvin, Ellen Melvin, and Adeline Melvin; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony Adams and Emelda Duffy Adams; son, Andrew John Melvin; brothers, Ernest Adams and Gregory Adams; sister, Brenda Adams Galjour; and granddaughters, Sarah Melvin and Emily Melvin. The family would like to thank Thibodaux Regional Rehab Unit, Dr. Vander, and Dr. R. Talluri. Online condolences can be given at www.thibodauxfuneralhome.com Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ___________________
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THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Ryghe Lyons, Kimani Jackson and Kevin Johnson combined for 46 points as Nicholls rolled to its second straight Southland Conference win, brushing past Incarnate Word 7760 on Saturday night. Lyons had 16 points while blocking five shots, Johnson added 15 points and Jackson contributed 15 with 12 rebounds. Tevon Saddler chipped in 12 points while dishing out six assists for Nicholls (8-7, 2-0). The Colonels opened conference play by blitzing Northwestern State 87-46 Thursday. It was Nicholls largest margin of victory in a Southland Conference game. Jahvaughn Powell, Johnson and Stevie Repichowski drilled three straight 3-pointers as the Colonels finished the first half against UIW on a 12-5 run to take a 35-22 advantage into the break. Johnson capped the run with his third trey of the half. The Cardinals never challenged in the second half. Sam Burmeister and Christian Peevy contributed 14 and 12 points, respectively, for Incarnate Word (5-7, 0-2). ___
New nursing apprenticeship program to start Jan. 29
SLIDELL, La. (AP) — A new nursing apprenticeship program will start its first class Jan. 29 in a New Orleans suburb. The Louisiana Workforce Commission says it got a $1.5 million federal grant last year both to set up the program with Ochsner Health System and to double the total number of apprentices statewide over three years. There are 50 apprentice programs around Louisiana , combining classroom and on-the-job training. The New Orleans Advocate reports there are 20 people in the inaugural nursing class offered through Northshore Technical Community College in Slidell. Those who complete the yearlong program
will earn an associate’s degree in practical nursing. The U.S. Labor Department announced the grant in October 2016, saying Louisiana also would work to expand opportunities in information technology and to increase apprenticeship access to underrepresented groups. Information from: The New Orleans Advocate, http://www. neworleansadvocate.com
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HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by two this week to 929. That exceeds the 658 rigs that were active this time a year ago. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes reported on Friday that 747 rigs were drilling for oil and 182 for natural gas this week. Among oil- and gasproducing states, Colorado and Ohio each gained one rig. North Dakota and Texas were down by two each, while Utah decreased by one. Alaska, Arkansas, California, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Wyoming were unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May of 2016 at 404. ___
Man’s 1944 love letter found within remodeled home’s walls
GREENFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts police have a new mystery to solve: Who wrote a 1944 love letter discovered within the walls of a house being remodeled? The Greenfield Police Department took to Facebook on Saturday to ask for the public’s help in figuring out the backstory behind the handwritten letter. Police say the letter is dated April 19, 1944, and was penned by a man who identified himself only as Walter. The letter was addressed to Miss Betty Miller, of Greenfield. In the letter, Walter makes no attempt to hide his affections. He writes: “I have always thought more of you than any other girl, and I still do.” Police say they only have one motive: reuniting the letter with Miller or her family.
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Ruling but no resolution on which teen killers merit parole
thing I want them to do is change their life,” she said. Some district attorneys in Louisiana said they asked for life without parole out of an abundance of caution. “It’s a real problem trying to assess someone’s behavior in the future when they’ve been in for such a long time,” said Carla Sigler, assistant district attorney for Calcasieu Parish, whose office filed for life without parole in all its seven active cases. New Orleans District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro Jr., seeking to deny release to 30 inmates, said the decisions should have been left to the parole board, because it can better assess how offenders may have changed. The board will pass judgment on inmates whose parole eligibility is not opposed by prosecutors, and disputed cases will be argued before a judge. Public defenders are pushing back against efforts to keep so many juvenile lifers in prison. Harry Fontenot, chief public defender in Calcasieu Parish, said full resentencings would cost more than $400,000 for an office already struggling with a $2.1 million budget. “We cannot handle these cases,” he said. “We just don’t have the money or the expertise.” E. Pete Adams, executive director of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association, said it is inevitable that the nation’s top court will be pushed to weigh in. “Ultimately,” he said, “whatever the court says we’ll abide by.” ___
By ADAM GELLER AP National Writer
Nearly two years after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that prison inmates who killed as teenagers are capable of change, the question remains unresolved: Which ones deserve a second chance? Now the ruling — in favor of a 71-year-old Louisiana inmate still awaiting a parole hearing — is being tested again in that state, where prosecutors have moved to keep 1 in 3 offenders imprisoned for crimes committed as juveniles locked up for good. “There is no possible way to square these numbers with the directive of the Supreme Court,” said Jill Pasquarella, supervising attorney with the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights, which found that district attorneys are seeking to deny parole eligibility to 84 of 255 juvenile life inmates. Some prosecutors said the heinous nature of many of the inmates’ crimes makes them the rare offenders the court allows to be punished with life behind bars. “In this community, some of the most violent crimes we’ve had have been committed by juveniles,” said Ricky Babin, district attorney for Ascension, Assumption and St. James parishes, who is seeking new life-without-parole sentences in four of five cases. The moves by Louisiana prosecutors echo those by Michigan district attorneys, who want to keep two-thirds of that state’s 363 juvenile lifers behind bars permanently. Prosecutors and advocates agree that the Supreme Court will eventually need to step back into the debate over punishment of juvenile offenders. “It’s definitely clear now that the court does need to ... clarify that life without parole is unconstitutional for all children,” said Jody Kent Lavy, director of the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth. The court’s January 2016 ruling extended a ban on mandatory life without parole for juveniles to those already in prison for murder, reserving the punishment only for those whose crimes reflect “irreparable corruption.” The decision brought resentencings and the release of dozens of inmates in some states but inconsistency in others, an Associated Press investigation found.
A new Louisiana law makes juvenile lifers eligible for parole after 25 years, unless prosecutors intervene. Prosecutors, who had through October to ask a judge to deny parole eligibility, said they reviewed offenders’ crimes and prison records and talked with victims’ families. “These are all sensitive cases to victims. They lost a loved one in this,” said Scott Stassi, first assistant district attorney for Point Coupee, West Baton Rouge and Iberville parishes. His office is seeking life without parole in all four of its cases. Prosecutors said they want to ensure scrutiny of inmates. But the particulars of each crime and offender, and the politics surrounding the cases, complicate decisions. Take the cases of Patrick Wilson and Anthony Williams, who were 16 and 17 when they killed a man in 1995 for drugs and money. Each shot the victim, with Wilson fingered at trial for firing two shots to the man’s head. Prosecutors want to keep Williams locked up for life but are not opposing Wilson’s chance for eventual re-
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lease. Tracey Barbera, first assistant district attorney in East Baton Rouge Parish, said she did not review the cases, but believed the inmates’ prison records were key in deciding to oppose parole eligibility for one and not the other. In the last two years, Wilson had a single infraction, for possession of contraband. Williams’ lengthier record includes seven violations in 2016 for disrespect, contraband and disobedience. Williams and Wilson declined interview requests. But in an email exchange with the AP, Wilson said he has been working as a prison hospice volunteer while studying the law on juvenile offenders. “I came here as a teenager and was forced to raise myself among strangers,” wrote Wilson, 39. “Now I been here longer than I lived free among my family and friends.” Brenda Johnson, mother of victim Tony Williams, said she is open to the possibility that her son’s killers deserve a chance for release. “I prayed to God they would get out, and one
AP reporter Michael Kunzelman and researcher Rhonda Shafner contributed to this story.
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year begins, including specialty plates touting Acadiana High School, the Louisiana Patriot Guard Riders and the Sabine Pass Lighthouse and signifying a Blue Star Family who has had a family member serve in the military. Varying rules and additional costs apply to the different types of plates, and a certain number of people have to apply for them before they are printed. ___
Supporters said the legislation is aimed at decreasing tensions between officers and motorists to keep encounters from becoming violent or deadly. Louisiana’s police chiefs and sheriffs supported the measure. The law doesn’t add any hours to driver instruction and education requirements. TAX CHANGES Modest changes to Louisiana’s tax laws will also take effect. A new individual income tax check-off will be available for people who want to donate a portion of their refunds to the Louisiana Horse Rescue Association, starting in the 2018 tax year. A tax credit available to doctors and dentists who work in rural, underserved areas has been broadened slightly to include primary care nurse practitioners. And a personal income tax break up to $5,000 is being offered by the state for renovations made to homes of people who have physical disabilities that require “barrier-free design elements” in a residence. LICENSE PLATES New license plates could soon be available to drivers as the new
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senger exited the truck and began using a cordless drill to tamper with the coin box located inside the stall. After damaging the coin box, the suspects then stole the coins and fled the scene. After releasing a video of the suspects, the Golden Meadow Police Department received numerous tips in reference to the case. Morris, Bourgeois, and Sheets were developed as suspects in the case, and warrants were obtained for the arrest of each. When detectives with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office made contact with Morris and Bourgeois on Thursday, December 28, both admitted to their involvement in the crime. They were arrested and transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux. Each was booked with one count of Simple Burglary of an Immovable Structure, and bond was set at $5,000. Bourgeois was released Thursday night after posting bond. Morris was additionally booked as a fugitive of Terrebonne Parish due to unpaid child support, and he remains in jail. Officers are now seeking Garrett Sheets whose last known ad-
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dress was on Ray Ellender Court in Bourg. Anyone who may have information on Sheets’ whereabouts is asked to submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crimes toppersbr.org. Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.
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The board appointed Raymond Toups to fill the position until an election scheduled for October, but no one qualified for the race. Whoever wins the election will serve the remainder of Pere’s term, which runs until Dec. 31, 2018. Early voting is March 10-17, except March 11, a Sunday, and the election itself will be held on Saturday, March 24.
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to get fixed,” Detillier said. “It’s because of our intake numbers, the trends we’ve had at the shelter. We continue to see a decrease in the dog population and increase in the cat population.” Last year, the shelter took in 1,075 dogs and 2,064 cats. As of early last Thursday afternoon, it had taken in 934 dogs and 2,355 cats this year. Surgeries scheduled in Lafourche take place at veterinary clinics throughout the parish. To sign up for Lafourche’s program, visit the shelter between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 934 La. 3185 in Thibodaux. Residents can also sign up from 7:30-10:30 a.m. every Monday starting Jan. 8 at the Mathews Government Complex, 4876 La. 1.
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in Louisiana without risking taste or flavor. The program aims to add nutritious, yet delicious meals to menus across south Louisiana so that health-minded residents can still enjoy a night out without sacrificing their diet. It’s targeted to those watching their weight or managing diabetes, blood pressure or cho-
lesterol. Whether you’re in Houma, Thibodaux or spending the weekend in New Orleans, Baton Rouge or on the Northshore, anyone can download the Eat Fit NOLA app and find a restaurant that suits everyone’s needs. “One of my priorities is gaining more partners out there to really put our toe in the water and make a big splash,” said Lauren Hulin, Eat Fit ambassador for the NOLA, North Shore and Bayou regions. Participating restaurants in the Houma-Thibodaux area include: Carrot Patch, Thibodaux; Ground Pat’i, Houma; PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans, Houma; Root 2 Rise, Houma; and Spahr’s Seafood, Cut Off. The program, developed by Molly Kimball, a registered dietitian at the Ochsner Fitness Center, has strict nutritional criteria for every menu item labeled as “Eat Fit” worthy. The criteria includes calorie limits for each part of a meal: less than 300 calories for appetizers, less than 600 calories for entrees and less than 175 calories for desserts and sides. It also instructs chefs on how much fats, sugars, proteins, fibers, whole grains and sodium should be in each course. Generally, most meals should have a lean protein and a salad or non-starch vegetable, according to the Eat Fit guidelines. “As a dietitian, I think it’s important to have this kind of program not only in Louisiana but all over the county just to give anyone in a community a place to enjoy socially, but also have a great meal that’s not full of fat and calories,” Hulin said. The program also creates recipes with the same guidelines for cooking at home. For information about the program and how to download the app or become a participating restaurant, visit www.ochsner.org/eat-fit.
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About $48 million was allotted to purchase land, build homes and move the island’s approximately 80 full-time residents. Isle de Jean Charles is home to members of the Biloxi-ChitimachaChoctaw tribe. It has lost 98 percent of its area since 1955. Causes include erosion, sinking of coastal land, and Mississippi River levees that
block replenishing river sediment. Climate change-triggered sea-level rise is expected eventually to drown the island. Owned by Acadia Agricultural Holdings, the sugar farm is valued at $19.1 million, but the actual purchase price may be about half that, Sanders said. Albert Naquin, the tribe’s chief, said he looked at the site two years ago and it was immediately his favorite. “It’s in the best part of the parish; it’s the
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The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. DECEMBER 27, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Amy Danos, 31, Golden Meadow. Domestic abuse battery. Gabrielle Griffin, 34, Raceland. Simple burglary; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; obstruction of justice. Christopher Milek, 29, Thibodaux. Failure to drive on right side of road; D.W.I 4th offense. Rita Scioneaux, 59, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 CTS). DECEMBER 28, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Pedro Garcia Jr., 28, Bayou Blue. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Anita Hoffpauir, 28, Raceland. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams. Damien Rodrigue, 29, Raceland. Battery of a dating partner; violation of protective orders. Craig Theriot, 40, Larose. Possession of methamphetamine; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Ericka Trosclair, 40, Houma. Contempt of court; fugitive. DECEMBER 29, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Patricia Bergeron, 42, Raceland. Theft; contempt of
highest area,” he said. “I pushed for that one.” A master plan for the new development being created by the consulting firm CSRS will include not just houses but also community spaces and maybe even features such as crawfish ponds. “We want to move the people on the island in such a way that the community can sustain itself,” Sanders said. To that end, officials may try to attract some businesses, including retail.
court. Ryan Daboval, 44, Baton Rouge. Fugitive. Ivan Galliano, 28, Lockport. Violation of probation/parole. James Miller Jr., 54, Houma. Home invasion; contempt of court. Kevin Scioneaux, 32, Thibodaux. Simple burglary; theft of a firearm. Cody Verrett, 27, Houma. Possession with intent to distribute marijuana; license plate light required. Thibodaux Police Department Deon Bougere, 23, Napoleonville. Contempt of court. DECEMBER 31, 2017 Greater Lafourche Port Commission Harbor Police Dana Naquin, 51, Galliano. Possession of xanax; possession of Percocet; possession of valium; possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; driving on roadway laned for traffic. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Trina Thibodaux, 42, Houma. Contempt of court (2 CTS); fugitive. JANUARY 1, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Trevor Crosby, 39, Lockport. Contempt of court. Ben Folse, 38, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endangerment. Golden Meadow Police Department Lee Toups, 29, Galliano. Criminal trespassing; resisting an officer; battery of a dating partner with strangulation.
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